Trial of magic and valor

Chapter 3

“A meeting.”

A few months pass and Chronos was sitting in class it was a large classroom with a wooden floor and desks neatly arranged in rows, young unicorns sat in their desks listening to a female unicorn with a white coat and a dark green mane and green eyes with a  cutie mark of a book with green star on it. Chronos was listening to the teacher and writing down notes

She replied, “Alright who can tell me what we call a spell that changes an object or an organic being called?”

Some ponies stared blankly at her Chronos rolled his eyes and shot his right hoof in the air. The teacher smiled and said, “Yes Chronos.”

Chronos then said, “It’s called a transformation spell. When you change an object from one thing got another like an apple to an orange you change its properties and its function but depending on how large the object is and how complicated it is. It will be up to the experience and the ability of the unicorn on how much power they need to use this spell.”

She replied, “Very good Chronos you can sit down.”

She does then she said, “Yes Chronos is right. Transformation is just turning one object to another. However, changing objects is difficult and should only be done with the proper training. Remember, no matter how powerful you are, if you do it wrong it can be disastrous. Now were out of time today but tomorrow we will practice. For homework today and you are going to go over pages one through five and you’re going to read the passage thoroughly and answer the questions.”

Her horn glowed then each student was given a piece of paper most of the students groaned.

She then replied, “Now don’t give me that. It’s due by tomorrow, if you don’t do it you’re not going to practice the spell tomorrow got it.”

The ponies then replied “Yes miss Evergreen.”

She then said, “Alright class your dismissed.”

The ponies all got up then started to walk out of the room and down the hall in the palace. Chronos stayed behind then he trotted up to miss Evergreen.

He then asked, “miss Evergreen can I ask a question?”

she smiled then said “Of course Chronos.”

Chronos then replied “Well I want to speak to princess Celestia about something…”

miss evergreen then said,  “Chronos princess Celestia is busy if it has something to do with school you can ask me.”

Chronos sighed then he looks around then he said, “Well it has to do with something I’ve learned about myself. It’s a special ability.”

Miss Evergreen laughed, “Is this some kind of role playing game?”

Chronos shaked his head, “Let me show you, then I need you to get me an audience with princess

Celestia. Please it’s really important.”

Miss Evergreen then got concerned and said “Okay Chronos you can show me.”

Chronos then said” it’s a bit scary so please don’t freak out.”

She nods then he sighs then kneels down on the ground then his eyes went white and then miss Evergreen stepped back then a voice said “Don’t freak out. This is why I need to speak to her.”

Miss Evergreen nods then she puts a hoof to her mouth as he renters his body. He shivers

Then miss evergreen said, “Don’t worry I’m going to tell princess Celestia right away.”

Chronos then replied “Can you keep it a secret though. I don’t want the rest of the class to know”

She then replied “Trust me this is going to stay a secret.”

Chronos nods then she said, “Do your parents know?”

Chronos shakes his head then she said “Alright when I tell princess Celestia I’ll give you the time to meet her and where.”

Chronos nods his head then said, “Thank you.”

She then said, “Chronos you shouldn’t do that anymore. Not until we know more about it can you promise me that?”

He sighs then nods and said “Yeah.”

He then he trots out of the classroom.

               That night Chronos was doing his homework. He had his textbook open and his homework he was writing the answers down. Then his mother entered the room with her long smooth black mane her deep blue eyes and her golden coat with a cutie mark a house on a scroll.

She smiles a small smile then Chronos looks over and smiles then said “Mom!”

He gallops into her hooves she hugs him and then said “Hey sweetie.”

She kisses him on the forehead then said, “I’m sorry for not being here for the last few days I’ve been so busy.”

Chronos then said, “Its okay.”

She then said “Hey guess what?”

He then said “What?”

She then said; “I sold my fifth house today!”

Chronos then said, “Congratulations mom!”

She then said, “Hey for celebration I brought home some cake.”

Chronos then said “What kind.”

She then said “chocolate your favorite. Because I know how much you studied for that test last week and got another hundred we both deserve to let go for a night.”

Chronos giggled, “I’ll be down I want to finish my homework first.”

She kissed his forehead then said, “Don’t be too long.”

She then trotted out of the room then Chronos continued to do his homework.

   Silver dollar saw his wife coming downstairs then he said “Golden Sweet, your already home.”  She then kissed him then said, “I sold the house.”

He nods then said, “We need to talk. “

She nods then she comes around the corner into the kitchen.

She said, “what is it?”

Silver Dollar then said “I found this in the mail.”

He then opened a letter that said “Dear silver dollar and Golden Sweet your son Chronos is my top student and is doing great but he will not go to school tomorrow. Have him stay home with you two I am going to give him special instruction and it’s vital you two are with him. Please don’t be alarmed he is not in trouble I’m just giving him some special training. sincerely princess Celestia.”

Gold sweet then had tears coming down her face then she said “Our son is going to get special training from princess Celestia herself.”

Silver Dollar then said “This is amazing more then what we ever thought possible...” Chronos came down stairs then Golden Sweet came forward and then she said, “Hey Chronos you ready for some cake.”

He then said, “Yeah and can we have some hot chocolate? It’s kind of cold.”

She nods then they head into the kitchen.

Golden sweet placed a pot on the stove then she opened then fridge and then poured the milk into the pot as Silver Dollar placed the pieces of cake along the table.

Chronos said Thank you dad.”

He nods then sits across from Chronos then he said “So Chronos how was school?”

Chronos then said “It was fine I mean were going to learn transformation spells tomorrow. I already practiced so I’ll be ready.”

Golden sweet then said “That’s my colt already ahead.”

Silver Dollar then ate some cake with Chronos then Golden sweet put down some cups of hot chocolate in front of her husband and son.

She sat down next to silver dollar then said “Chronos we want to tell you something.”

Silver Dollar then said, “Chronos we were given a letter by princess Celestia.”

Chronos then said “When?”

Golden sweet then said “Just a few hours ago. It was in our mailbox we just want to say how proud we are with you.”

Chronos looked up then said “Mom, Dad, I want you to know how happy I am. I wouldn’t have gotten his far without you two. Even when I had a bad day at school, before I met Shining Armor. I would come home, I would be happy just to see either of you, and you would be there for me. I couldn’t ask for better parents.”

His mom cried a bit then Silver dollar nods then said, “So how’s the cake?”

Chronos then said, “It’s Delicious.”

He then drank some more hot chocolate

His mom replied, “So are you going to tell us what did you do to get an audience with princess Celestia?”

Chronos then said, “I have a secret mom and dad. I never showed it to you because I don’t even know what it is, but I don’t want either of you two to freak out.”

He then gets off from the table then he kneels on the floor then his parents stare at each other than

Chronos’s eyes went white then his parents gasped.

Then a voice said “This is why princess Celestia wants to talk to me.” Then he goes back into his body.

He shivers then he gets up then his mother said, “How long did you know you can do that?”

Chronos then said “For half a year now.”

His father then said, “Chronos are you okay I mean does it hurt?”

Chronos then said “No, but my teacher told me not to do it. So did Shining armor but I know that neither of you would believe me if I didn’t at least show you.”

His mother then said “your nightmares.”

Then Chronos nods then said, “That was the first time I did it.”

Silver dollar then said, “Alright well princess Celestia will tell us what this is?”

Chronos nods then he climbs up to the table and continued to eat his cake then after he talked more to his parents and finished his cake.

After he said good night to his dad,  his mom lead him back to the bed then as she tucked him in he then said “hey mom, what should I do when princess Celestia comes?”

She then said, “Just remember your manners sweetie you bow when she comes and give her your upmost respect.”

He nods then she kissed his forehead then said, “You’ll do fine. But you have to promise me for real this time.

Please don’t use that ability not until princess Celestia tells you. I don’t want you getting hurt.”

He nods then said, “I think princess Celestia will know what it is.”

She then said, “Alright get some sleep you got to get up early tomorrow.”

He nods then said, “So I should wear that nice suit the one you got me for heartwarming eve?”

She nods then he groans she then said, “I know you don’t like it. But it’s your best suit.”

He then said “Okay.”

She then said “”Good night my sweet colt.”

She turns off the light then he gets deep into the covers then said “Good night mom.’”

She then left the room and Chronos fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning came and Chronos was ready with his parents. Silver Dollar wore his tuxedo and Golden Sweet wore a puffy gold dress. Her mane fell elegantly over both shoulders and she wore very light makeup to cover her blemishes. Silver Dollar had his mane combed back as well and his tail was combed and it fell perfectly to the floor. Chronos wore a stuffy business suit sized for a filly, It itched all over and his silver and black mane was combed perfectly around his ears. His mom was fussing over him tying his tie.

Then Silver dollar said “Honey it doesn’t have to be perfect.”

Golden sweet then said, “Princess Celestia is coming and I’m going to make sure my son looks presentable.”

She then stepped back then said, “His tail needs to be trimmed. I wished we had more time.”

Chronos then said “Uh mom.”

Silver Dollar then said, “He’s fine honey.”

Then there was a knock at the door. Then Golden Sweet looked around the house then she gulps then Silver Dollar said, “I’ll get the door you two stand in front.”

Golden Sweet took Chronos by the hoof and then as they came to the door.

Silver Dollar opens it then princess Celestia comes in.

Golden Sweet bows as does Chronos princess Celestia then said “Thank you for allowing me in your home Mrs. Golden Sweet.”

She then rises as does Chronos then she said “It’s an honor having you here princess Celestia.”

Princess Celestia stepped inside she then turned to her two guards and said “Stay outside.”

They both nod then Silver dollar closes the door.

Golden sweet replied, “Do you need any refreshment?”

Princess Celestia then said “No thank you I’m fine.”

She then starred at Chronos then smiled then said, “Hello Chronos”

He then said “Hello princess Celestia.”

She smiled as he looks at the picture above the hearth then she turns her head to Mrs. Golden Sweet then said, “Mrs. Golden Sweet is it okay if we go into the dining room?”

Mrs. Golden sweet bows her head then she said “Yes I will.” Then they enter the dining room.

Then Silver Dollar and Golden Sweet sit on either side of Chronos while Princess Celestia sat across from them.

She said “Chronos what I’m going to tell you is important, what you can do no pony recorded in history has done. But only from what I’ve heard, you can enter what is known as the corridors of magic. In these corridors there are doors you saw them correct?”

Chronos nods then she said, “In this world the corridors connect and flow between us from the source whatever that is even I don’t know where the source is or what it is. But what I can tell you that those doors are doors to other worlds locked away by this land. It seems the palace is built over amass of corridors ones that connect to other worlds and other dimensions. Chronos, you can enter these doors see what lies beyond, but only through your spirit, and yes it’s dangerous you saw those monsters.”

Chronos nods again then princess Celestia said, “Those monsters are guardians if a foreign entity entered this world one who tried to disrupt the flow they will attack. So to you they see you as normal but in any of those doors they’ll see you as a threat.”

Chronos replied “So why can I only go there. Why me?”

Princess Celestia then said “I don’t know, but…Chronos I’m not going to lie to you, I believe you need to go in those doors.”

Chronos then said “Why?”

Princess Celestia then said “Remember what I say here can’t be spoken outside these walls no other pony can know.”

Chronos nods then she sighed and then said, “My son and his daughter are missing.” Chronos then said, “You mean Prince Sun Dancer we were all told he went east.”

She replied, “He did, my son and his daughter were destroying other labs set by an evil unicorn named Abyss. But they went missing ten years ago.”

But Mrs. Golden Sweet then said, “I’m so sorry.”

Princess Celestia then said, “Chronos this has to be your choice. The first choice is you never use your ability again and keep on going with your life or two you come live in the palace with me and we together travel these corridors of magic to find my family. Because this is selfish of me, so I can’t force you to do this.”

Every pony was silent then Chronos gulped then said “I need to ask, if I do enter these corridors will where I go what will happen if those monsters attack me?”

Princess Celestia starred down at the floor then she said, “You could die.”

Then Chronos looked up and then said, “Can I have practice? you know get used to it under your supervision and work at it slowly.”

Princess Celestia then said, “It’s what I have in mind.”

Then Chronos said “Mom, Dad this is my decision this is what I was born to do.”

Mrs. Golden Sweet who was distraught asked, “Will we be able to see our son?”

Princess Celestia then said, “Yes of course you will. You can see him every day, but you have to understand if he decides to keep using this ability it has to be under my supervision to make sure he is safe.”

Silver Dollar then said, “Chronos if you do this you know you can die.”

Chronos replied, “I know, but I’ve been wondering what to do with my life for a while. I need to do this.”

Princess Celestia continued, “Chronos if you do this you need to know something else. Since I’m going to teach you what to do under my wing. You’re going to be expelled from my school.”

Mrs. Golden Sweet shouted, “What!”

Princess Celestia raised a hoof and replied, “What I mean is it won’t be fair to any other unicorn. I can’t teach over five hundred unicorns who are in my school and if I’m giving Chronos magic lessons one that are far beyond his peers, it won’t be fair to the rest of the students. This is something I would never do unless I have good reason for it. This time I do, I’ve been at war with Abyss since I became princess of this kingdom and he’s been good at covering his trail. He’s created labs where he was making armies of Alicorn. He’s been using ponies as test subjects, My son and his daughter were able to destroy most of them but they found out that some of these labs weren’t just in our world. There are labs in other worlds and that’s when I lost contact with my family.”

Chronos then replied, “So I’m the only pony who can track them down find out which corridor they used. But how?”

Princess Celestia replied, “I’ll teach you, but are you sure Chronos knowing you will be expelled?”

Chronos nods and said, “Magic really wasn’t my forte I know I have to do this.”  Mrs. Golden sweet then said, “My son will still get recognition for what he’s doing.”

Princess Celestia then said, “No, what he’s going to do is top secret and I can’t allow any pony to know. But he will be given a special title one that I haven’t used in hundreds of years.”

She smiled and said, “He’ll be known as a “protector of the royalty” he will have all his meals and room payed for he will be given special privileges and be given the authority, when he’s older, to organize the royal guard. He won’t be recognized for saving my son, but he will be respected and loved by all.”

Chronos then said, “princess Celestia that’s all I’ve ever wanted. My whole life all I wanted to do was to find a way to keep you and every pony safe. This may be my only chance.”

Mrs. Golden Sweet looked down on the floor Silver Dollar then said, “How can you put all this on my son!”

They all starred at him he looked up then said “ He’s only eight years old and you’re telling him to go risk his life in some war we barley know anything about!?”

Princess Celestia then said, “I know… I know this is hard and he won’t do anything dangerous not until I know he’s ready.”

Chronos then hugged his dad then Chronos said, “Dad I’m not going to die.”

His dad swore then he hugged him back.

Chronos got up then he rubbed the tears from his eyes then he hugged his mom who bent low and kissed him on the forehead.

Chronos got up then said “Princess Celestia is it okay if you give me some time?”

Princess Celestia bowed her head then said “Of course. Take as much time as you need.” She then got up, then without a word she left the kitchen.

After a few minutes after the door shut, his mom got up in tears and then she left the kitchen then Silver Dollar stares at his son then said “You don’t have to do this.”

Chronos then said, “Dad you told me a few years ago when I asked how to get my cutie mark to follow my passion. Dad this is it, whatever this ability to enter other dimensions to find princess Celetsia’s son, this is a part of it. Dad I’m not doing this because I have to I’m doing this because I want to.”

Silver Dollar then held his son close then said “I’m going to go talk to your mother. We’ll talk more later.”

He gets up and then he trot up the stairs then Chronos sighs then he bows his head on the dinner table.