A Hardened Warrior

Chapter 2 - Introductions

It was now evening, the apple family was having dinner, and Applejack had introduced herself and the family. Big mac was still skeptical about the idea, but he soon accepted me. After dinner had past, and they asked me about the minor details, AJ had him come outside with her to answer some more serious questions.

"So... yer tellin' me that you were a warrior..."

"Yes."

"And you fought demon lookin things..."

"Correct."

"And all yer... 'brothers in arms' are dead...?" a look of sadness appeared on her face as she asked the question.

"Not all of them, just the ones with me at the time... I shall miss them, but they did not die in vain."

"Well, if it means anything, ahm sorry for your loss."

"Thank you, but we should not feel sorry, but dignify it as a fair trade." she put on an annoyed look.

"How can you say that? they were yer friends weren't they?"

"Yes, but they will be remembered as heroes, not sacrifices." she paused for a moment, taken back by what I had said.

"Well... we should turn in for the night, your welcome to stay in the barn if you want"

"Thank you, I will repay you when I am able to"

"Don't worry about it, you deserve yer rest, now, I'm gonna hit the hay" and with that, I walked to the barn to attempt to receive a small bit of sleep.

I awoke to find 3 fillies looking at me with curious eyes, one of them i knew. I looked up to stare at them, but they took a few steps away. I stood up and found the blade I was carrying, picked it up, and went to the house waiting for AJ and her friends. She'd be bringing them here to the barn so I don't frighten anypony else.

as I sat there, waiting for them to show up, I began talking to the fillies.

"What are your names? Or shall i just call you fillies?" the orange one with the purple mane spoke first

"My names Scootaloo." she pointed to the white one "and that's sweetie bell, so whats it like being... a... human! thats right"

"It's... about the same as you, but walking on 2 legs with no flying, and we dont have practical magic, only magic for combat purposes."

"Combat? Like fighting?" she gulped and looked confused

"Yes, but only few can perform it, luckily, i was one of the troops who were trained in holy magic." she only became ever more confused and curious. but they finally left it alone when they thought of doing something to get their cutie marks...

It was around four in the afternoon when AJ had arrived with her friends, and i still had my captain's armor on, so i thought I'd just remove the helmet.

When they were at the barn door, I walked up behind them, my armor making LOTS of noise. They all turned around, one of them charging at me, a blueish colored pegasus, leaving me shocked as I hit the ground. I had never seen such speed from an equine. This was one to never be taken lightly.

"Rainbow Dash! Git off him!" AJ ran up to her and pulled her off as I stood back up.

"AJ... what is that thing?" the voice came from the purple one, who had a bit of a frightened look on her face

"Hes a human..."

"Applejack dear... are you sure he's safe? he looks dangerous" this time from the white one

"Girls, just introduce yerselves, hes very nice when ya get to know him."

"Really? because that looks like armor... and you wear armor into a fight..." again from the purple one, with a serious tone

"Well, he was a kni-"

"I'm a knight, a captain as well, and i am now retired" i stated while digging my sword into the ground. "Now... would you mind telling me all your names?"

"I'm Pinkie..." the pink one stated, obviously scared of what i might've been through

"I'm Rarity" the white one spoke, a unicorn

"I'm Twilight" purple one, unicorn as well

"I'm Rainbow Dash! Fastest flier in all of Equestria!" quite a smug one... coming from the blueish pony-pegasus

"I'm Flutter-" the last one, a yellow pegasus

"She's Fluttershy, and she's... well... shy, but she'll come around, unless you do something you'll regret..." Twilight said, giving me a 'threatening glare'.

"And What might your name be? Sir knight..." giving a sassy recognition

"Roderick, Alphine" I responded

"Rod-Er-Ick, hehe, Al-Fine, what a funny name, hehehe" the pink pony seemed to be more enthusiastic.

The introduction was nice, but I couldn't help but think they didn't want me here... I wonder why...