It's Hero Time!

I finished reverse engineering the laser rifle as best as I could for the girls and changed back into my normal dragon self. “There, it should be simple enough for scientists and engineers to understand.”

Twilight was talking with the Princesses over a full body scribing mirror gifted to her by Princess Celestia. “Guns?” Celestia questioned.

“They’re very deadly.” Twilight said. “Though as much as I hate to admit it, it could help advance our society by leaps and bounds.”

“I’d have to run this by my advisors and the court.” Celestia put a hoof to her chin. “But if you think it would help, I trust you.”

“I think the benefits greatly outweigh the drawbacks.” Twilight said. “I had Spike take apart and engineer a prototype as Gray Matter.”

“If you don’t mind Twilight I’d like to talk to Spike alone for a bit.” Celestia said.

“Alright.”

“And Twilight.”

“Yes?”

“No eavesdropping, this is strictly between Spike and I.”

“Is it about the omnitrix?” Twilight asked.

“Yes. There are some things I need to talk to him alone.”

“I’ll cast a sound cancelling spell around the room.” Twilight nodded. I heard Twilight coming down the stairs, the rest of the girls went to help with the clean up of Sweet Apple Acres before Applebloom got back from her field trip. “Spike, Princess Celestia wishes to speak to you.”

“Sure.” I got up and jogged up the stairs and to Twilight’s room. I saw that Twilight’s scribing mirror was active. “Princess.” I bowed my head.

“There’s no need for formalities. I need to speak with you about the omnitrix.” Celestia said.

“ Okay Mom, what about it?”

“I know more about it than I have let on.” Celestia said. “I did not want to mention it to the girls because I don’t want them to worry. Spike, there is more to the universe than meets the eye, before our reign as rulers of Equestria Luna and my parents were apart of the galactic peace council. They established an intergalactic commission of peacekeepers. They are called the Plumbers.”

“Why the plumbers?” I asked.

“It was the perfect way to disguise something is to hide it right under their noses.” Celestia continued. “Over the years some of my ponies that have showed a unique ambition for these things have been trained and inducted into the plumbers.”

“Should I know who they are?” I asked.

“They will reveal themselves in time, but they will be there to help and protect you and the general populus.” Celestia said. “I’m trusting you with this information Spike. I know it will be hard to keep this a secret from the girls, but I will tell them in time. We just need them to get adjusted to the fact that we aren’t the only species in the universe.”

“Alright.”

“I also have a gift for you.” Celestia smiled and her horn lit up and in a flash of golden light there was a package wrapped in brown wrapping paper. “I tried my best to make the clothes, popping? Is that what the foals call it these days?”

“Please don’t say that mom.” I said as I opened the package gently to not rip open the contents inside. They were a pair of green cargo shorts and a white and black t-shirt. I smiled and looked at Celestia. “Thanks mom.”

“Please send a picture of you in your new clothes.” Celestia smiled.

“Bye mom.” I smiled.

“Bye sweetie.” Celestia said and turned off the mirror.

Upon the bridge of the Chimerian Hammer, Vilgax heard could barely pick up some of the conversation between the two beings. But there was one word that stood out amongst the rest. “Plumbers. The bane of my existence.” Vilgax paced back and forth. “This will be much more complicated than I anticipated. It’s not important anyways, no matter how many plumbers stand in my way I will take the omnitrix from that puny brat’s clutches, even if I have to destroy the entire planet.”

Meanwhile in Canterlot Celestia was dealing with a different problem. She was busy relaxing in her bed with her wings splayed out, until an exact duplicate of herself walked right in. “Seriously Tia I don’t know how you stand those bickering nobles.” The duplicate eyes turned yellow with red irises and suddenly with a flash of light the draconequus named Discord replaced the duplicate.

“Why do you think I drink?” Celestia muttered.

“We all have our vices.” Discord said.

“We have bigger problems than just nobles now Discord.” Celestia said. “I’m more than positive you sensed what went down in Ponyville a few hours ago.”

“I did, it was kind of hard not to miss the chaotic nature of a Pyronite and an Appoplexian.” Discord twirled his goatee in his eagle talon. “Why Spike of all creatures?”

“Because he has shown the spirit of a hero.” Celestia said. “You can’t deny that, he embodies all that ponies set out to be, in fact all species should set out to be more like Spike.”

“To defy their nature and to go against their natural impulses?” Discord questioned.

“You’re forgetting about when Spike overcame his natural impulses.” Celestia pointed out.

“True. But, I kept up my part of the bargain this week.” Discord said.

“You can go see Fluttershy.” Celestia sighed.

“Thank you…….before I depart, there’s something you need to know.” Discord looked down. “I’m scared.”

“What? Why?” Celestia asked.

“I know Azmuth, he put the DNA of an Ectonurite in the omnitrix. But more importantly, he has locked away the DNA of a Celestialsapien in the omnitrix as well.”

“A Celestialsapien?! Is he mad?!” Celestia shouted.

“Like I said, it’s not accessible without the permission of Azmuth.” Discord said. “Still, to have that power entrusted to a child.”

Celestia took a deep breath and sighed. “Azmuth is the most intelligent being in 5 galaxies, I have faith in his judgement.”

Discord gave a weak smile and then departed in a flash of light.

Fluttershy’s cottage on the edge of Ponyville and was winding down. All the animals have eaten…….well almost all the animals. “Angel bunny, I know that you’re upset. Mamma has had a rough day and would really appreciate it if you ate your dinner.” Fluttershy pleaded with the stubborn bunny. I shouldn’t have spoiled him so much when he was younger. Fluttershy thought to herself. Angel still wouldn’t have any of it, he crossed his paws across his chest and turned his head. “Fine then, I’m not putting up with your attitude tonight. Deal with Discord.”

The bunny then gulped and started to eat. It was at that moment that Discord appeared when Fluttershy was making supper. “Good evening my dear.” Discord kissed Fluttershy’s cheek.

Fluttershy smiled and looked to Discord. “How was court?”

“How could you tell?”

“The bags under your eyes. You’re usually more worn out after days where you take over for Celestia.” Fluttershy said and served the food.

Discord smiled. Not all the chaos in the world could replace her grace and kindness. “Thank you.” Discord floated them over to the couch and wrapped his body gently around the yellow pony. The yellow pony had a surprise for the draconequus later tonight.

Fluttershy smiled and ate her salad while Discord added his own twists on his salad. He ate his salad contently. “Dissy?”

“Yes my dear?” Discord asked.

“I have a surprise for you later.” Fluttershy giggled.

“You know I can’t handle surprises well, unless it’s me.” Discord said. Fluttershy rolled her eyes and whispered in his ear. Discord then stopped eating.