I was sound asleep, before an onyx black portal opened below me. I immediately awoke, a scream trying to break free from my chest, before I hit something, hard. Hours went by, as I slept on the cold floor. I finally awoke, sat up and tried to figure out where I was. Looking around, I saw metal walls, one with a door with a two handed handle. Glancing up I saw a curving wall that transitioned seamlessly into a sloped roof. Looking behind me, I noticed that while the other side was identical, there was a weird contraption hanging from the roof, with consoles in front of it. I stood up, trying to steady myself, and decided to explore this room a bit more. ‘I need to find out where I am, there’s no telling what brought me here.’ I finally found a console, with Striker Eureka etched above, and what seemed to be blueprints of a humanoid machine below.
Judging by the control mechanism in the middle, I was inside Eureka's head at the moment. Continuing to roam the dark area, I noticed something strange. Everything in Striker’s head was modified to be a room that I could stay in. As it was, most of the necessities were there, a bed that stood next to a vanity, for example. But I couldn’t see anywhere to use the restroom, which might be a problem later. But I didn’t complain, deciding to get some rest first, and work out the problems later. Looking in the mirror, I was startled when I saw I had on a full-body suit, rather than my pajamas. Not sure what to make of my new attire, I simply gave up on trying to explain it, my lack of sleep clouding my judgement, and surmised the suit was comfortable enough, and face planted into the bed.
Waking up slightly, I finally noticed a helmet on footrest next to the bed. Grabbing it, and looking it over I found a note stuck to it. It read:
Dear, Valentina
You have been sent to Equestria with a Jaeger, to become a Guardian of Equestria. I hope you’re up to the task, as a dangerous being, Tirek, is threatening Equestria right now. I warn you to not become enamored with your new standing, or worse, become complacent. You will face much greater foes in your future. Good luck, and Good Skill.
A Friend
After reading the note, I was beyond worried. I didn’t know how to fight, I wasn’t even that athletic. Now fully awake,I went over to the harness, trying to figure out how it worked, knowing that I would very likely need it soon. I noticed that the mechanism had clamps in multiple places. Looking at the complicated machinery, I was stumped. ‘How am I supposed to use this? I can’t even strap in properly without help!’ As if on cue, the machine started moving. A voice called out, “Pilot detected. Please step onto the foot-clamps for Drift activation.” I knew that this was it, but what worried me is that I had no idea what a Drift was. Steeling myself, I tried to prep for anything, It worked about as well as you would think.
As soon as I stepped onto the clamps, I was locked in, the other clamps attaching to my suit and body in several other places to allow control over the entirety of the Jaegers movement, Or so my helmets HUD said. That done, the voice began again, “Pilot secured. Drift Sequence commencing.”
After coming out of the drift, I felt amazing. I suddenly knew how to fight, knew how to fight effectively. There was so much knowledge at my disposal, fighting styles, combat techniques, and more. I found that I could still see the interior of the Con-Pod, as my helmet was making use of Striker’s optics. The outside world took the top half of my vision, while the bottom was left to my own customization, such as placing a map and multiple damage meters. The mini map was showing my surrounding area with a flashing arrow pointing to the north, where there was what looked like a beacon flashing. Having really no other options, I decided to move Striker in that direction.
Twilight Sparkle’s P.o.v.
Fighting Tirek, even with all this extra magic from Celestia, Luna and Cadence, still wasn’t enough to beat him. Exhausted, I shakily flew down and landed. Soon after, a huge, dark shadow loomed over me, as Tirek came up to me, blocking out the sun.
Tirek smirked, smug. “It seems we have came to an impasse Princess Twilight, how about a trade.” He spoke.
“What is it Tirek” Twilight spoke, panting heavily.
Tirek brought his fingers up and snapping them teleporting her magic drained friends, and Discord, into a bubble floating behind him. “Your friends, for your magic?” Lord Tirek spoke, menacingly.
Twilight’s friends frantically tried to dissuade her, shouting “Don’t do it Twilight! We aren't worth it!”
Twilight sat there, contemplating, torn between her duties, and her loved ones. She glanced at each of her friends in turn. She knew what she had to do. “Alright Tirek, I’ll do it.” Twilight sighed. Her friends gasped, shocked at what they just heard.
Snapping his fingers Tirek let Twilight’s friends go, except for Discord. As each of them fell the ran over to Twilight and hugged her. “Let him go” Twilight spoke.
“Wait you consider him a friend even after what he did?” Tirek spoke.
Twilight just stared Tirek in the eye which seemed to send the message.
“Fine.” Tirek spoke snapping his fingers letting discord go.
“Thank you Twilight” Discord spoke as he came over with regret on his face.
“It’s your turn Princess Twilight” Lord Tirek spoke before he began to drain all the magic out of Twilight. Lord Tirek started to laugh evilly before a shadow was cast over him, before he heard heavy footsteps behind him. Turning around saw a gigantic being that was towering over him by two hundred feet.
Valentina P.O.V.
I was nearing the place where the beacon was, When I finally saw what I assumed was Tirek. He was much smaller than I had imagined, barely coming up to Striker’s kneecap. Seming to read my thoughts, my HUD read “Exterior speakers activated”.
“Tirek. Surrender now and you will not be harmed..” I spoke.
“Or what!” He shouted up to me.
I quickly grew to dislike his smug grin. I felt the urge to knock it right off his face..
“Or We’re gonna put you down.” We replied.
He lost his arrogance, suddenly not as keen to fight something three times his size. Snapping from his stupor, Tirek started blasting Striker with his magic. We immediately began moving to avoid his attacks. Now, I would like to tell the story of an epic fight we had, matching each other blow for blow, but that isn't what happened. Soon after Tirek began his attack, we saw the small horses run into the nearby forest, before turning our attention back onto Tirek. After a simple stomp, Tirek, so sure of himself, didn’t evade, and it hit home. Next thing we saw, he was laying there on the ground beaten, with broken bones sticking out of his body seemingly everywhere, gushing blood. There was a sudden explosion of color, and we saw what appeared to be a rainbow homing in on the mangled mess that was Tirek. We saw the rainbow hit Tirek, and also watched Tirek shrink, with his most dire wounds being healed.
We saw this power had originated from the group of small horses we had saved, leaving us dumbfounded as to what exactly that was, and this was all before we noticed that they were hovering in mid-air. . Once they landed, the six approached us wearily, knowing exactly what I could do to them if I chose.
Twilight’s P.O.V.
I slowly approached the huge, bipedal golem that helped us. It slowly began to bend over and kneel towards us as we came. Halting my advance I forced myself to speak. “... Greetings Mr. Golem. Thank you for your help in defeating Tirek... I am Princess Twilight Sparkle, and these are my friends Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and Discord.”
I waited for an answer. It began to chuckle with a much higher voice than i would have imagined, before speaking. “You're very welcome. My name is Valentina, I’m in control of this Jaeger.” It spoke.
‘In Control?’ I thought, shocked.
“Greetings Valentina. By in control, do you mean you're inside, controlling the golem?” I asked.
“Yes, I’m in here” it spoke bringing the Jaeger’s hand and tapping its head
Two flashes off to the side indicated that both Princesses had arrived. Turning, I saw both Princess Celestia and Princess Luna walking towards me, my friends, and our guest. “Princess!” I shouted going over to hug my mentor. “Greetings Twilight, who is this?” Celestia asked, indicating the golem.
Valentina P.O.V.
After introducing myself to the small horses, there were two bright flashes. Once I located the source, I started, seeing two larger horses, at least twice the size of the first group approaching, somehow appearing to look regal. Twilight ran towards the two newcomers, glomping the white horse, which indicated me seeming to be asking who I was. Saving Twilight from being a glorified messenger, I keyed the speakers once again. “Greetings! I am Valentina, may I ask who you are?”
“Greetings Valentina, I am Princess Celestia, and this is my sister, and co-ruler of equestria, Princess Luna.” Princess Celestia said.
After the short introduction, I saw Twilight lean over to Celestia, probably telling her about what I really was. Seeing the Shock cross the her face, before it turned into a stoic mask, frightening me slightly.
“Is what my student says true Valentina? Have you taken control of that golem for your own purposes?” Celestia says, In such an emotionless tone that I shuddered in my suit.
Knowing my future could very well hinge on the following conversation, I tried to keep my voice even “Yes, but this is not a golem..” I said, trying to hide my squeak of fear.. Noticing her quirked eyebrow, I quickly spoke again. “I control it from inside, would you like to speak face to face?”
Though her eyes widened a little, she was quick to respond. “Of course, thank you Valentina.”
I brought down my hand to the ground,with my palm facing towards the sky, allowing the Princesses’ to step on. “Here, please step on, so I can bring you up.” I said.
They quickly looked at each other, hiding any uneasiness from the others, before stepping on. I Maneuvered my hand up to the top of Striker’s head, remembering the hatch that was there there. “There’s a hatch on top of the con-pod, please wait there until I open it for you.” I said as the princesses stepped onto the roof of the con-pod.
Bringing Striker’s hand down, I terminated the drift, thus deactivating Striker. Disconnecting myself from the harness, I walked over to the ladder that led to the roof hatch, and began climbing. Once I reached the top, I turned the wheel, thus allowing me to push it open, allowing the princesses’ entrance.
“Please, Come inside your majesties...” I beckon them in, “Welcome Aboard.” Climbing back down, I waited for the princesses. They came into the conn using the ladder, with some difficulty, and soon both of them stood in front of me.
“What are you?” Princess Luna bluntly bluntly queried, “A minotaur runt?” Her sister gave her a stern glare before focussing On me.
Slightly miffed at the rather rude question, I answered her question rather vaguely “I, am a Pilot.” Turning to Celestia, “What did you want to ask me?”
Getting straight to the point “Why are you here?” Celestia asked.
“Well, I actually don’t quite know myself. I awoke here in Striker, maybe 2 hours ago.” I said, going over to my ‘Friends’ note, “But I did find this soon after I woke up”.
The note floated from my hand, leaving me quite dumbfounded, while her horn glowed with the same aura that was around the note. I made a note to ask about that later.
Having read the note, Celestia handed it back, “I see, who is this Friend?”
“No idea.”
“Hmmm…” Celestia ponders, “This is worrisome, Greater Foes… Greater than Tirek? Just what is in store for equestria” she said, under her breath.
Princess Luna spoke up this time, “If you were really sent here to be a guardian for Equestria…” The glare she sent me chilled me to the core, “How do we know, you will not turn on us, with a Yay-ger this large and powerful?”
“I can only give you my word, that I will not turn on any innocent of this world.”
Luna stared me down, Actually making me sweat underneath my helmet, but I steeled myself to look confident on the outside, thanking the lord that they couldn't see my facial expressions.
Celestia’s voice broke our star off, “I will trust your word, but you will be under watch to make sure that you have no ulterior motives, is that agreed?”
“Of course Princess.”
“Very well. For my subjects peace of mind, a formal announcement will have to be released. I think I know just the way to introduce you, to allow your transition into Equestria the smoothest possible path. I shall name you a Knight of Equestria!” She said, with quite a bit of flourish.
I blinked. “Knight?” I squeaked. Trying to compose myself, I asked “What would that mean for me?” seeing the glare that Luna sent me, I was quick to rephrase, “ I-I mean, What responsibilities would I have, protections and s-such.” I cursed my stutter, and awaited their response.
“Well, as a knight, you have the same liberties and protections as a citizen of Equestria, as well as having your own land, command of royal guards,within reason, and a pension of one-thousand bits per month.” Princess Luna replied, her gaze slightly softening.
“That would be wonderful! But… it’s gonna be a bit hard for me to leave the Jaeger, since I cannot operate Striker’s arms and be on in it’s hands at the same t-”
I was cut off as a bright light shined off to the side. Clearing up it revealed a futuristic looking piece of armor. It didn’t take long to see the note posted to it.
Forgot to give you this, should help with leaving Striker, enjoy -Your Friend
“Well... now I can” I said, still shocked.
“Was that sent by your “friend”?” Princess Celestia asked, wary, though I did not notice this at the time.
“That's what this says...” I replied, “ But I have never seen him… or her for that matter.”
Princess Luna was still very skeptical about me, and my soon to be position, but seemed to accept it grudgingly. “You will take orders from Us and Princess Twilight
only, understand?” she said, all but growling out the only.
“I-I can do th-that.” I managed to stammer out, not really doing a good job on keeping my composure.
“All we must do is return to our castle, to fill out some papers that will make your knighthood official, as well as make an official announcement to the public.” Celestia said, pointing to the city on the mountain.
Seeing it, I turned to the princesses“Would you like a lift?” I asked.
Seeing the opportunity before her, “Yes, we would like to see how you control such a monstrosity.” Luna said.
“Well, let’s get going then.” I said, going over to the control mechanism, and strapped myself in. I saw the princesses come to my sides.
“What is this you are connecting to?” Princess Luna asked.
“This is what allows me to control the Striker, and in order to do so, I have to go through a process called the drift. Don’t be alarmed if I jerk a bit.” I said, Activating the Drift program.
My Memories, and some I did not recognize, flashed by, before I jerked back into the conscious world, and began calibrating.
Noticing the movement, The princesses jaws dropped, as Striker’s arms, mimicked mine, Bringing our hands together, fist in palm. Shrugging our shoulders, we began moving forward.
“Th-this is astonishing technology. Would it possible for us to build more of these yay-gers?” Celestia asked.
Something flashed into my mind, a warning“I don’t think so, this is all there is and to make more would take many more resources than one country could muster” I said, keeping my voice even.
“Then how did Striker get built? You said a country would not be able to support the building of even one yay-ger.
Another flash “Jaegers were built by the Pan Pacific Defense Corps, an organization created by the United Nations. The Defense Corps represented an international alliance of twenty-one countries across the Pacific Rim, bound together by the shared goal of containing, combating and eliminating a threat known as Kaiju.” I paused. “ Kaiju were gigantic, hulking beasts that were bent on destroying the world. We built Jaegers to combat them, with varying degrees of success.” Another Flash, pain, I visibly flinch “I-I’d rather not talk about it anymore.” We focus on moving, trying to keep the last memoires out of our heads.
“Agreed” Both Celestia and Luna said in unison, sensing my discomfort. The Sisters stepped back, slightly out of my hearing range.
“Sister, the armor? Did yo-?” luna started
“No. There was no magical signature.” Celestia said.
“What does this mean?”
“I don’t know Luna, I don’t know. I can only hope, and pray it is for the betterment of equestria.”
The sisters grew silent, The only sound heard was of Striker’s Movement.
We quickly arrived at Canterlot, but a small detail seemed to slip all our minds.
“We have arrived princesses, but it seemed we have stirred up the city a bit.” I said, watching as I saw it’s citizens, quite comically actually, panic and what i assumed to be police trying to set up a defencive line.
Luna gives a dry chuckle “We will deal with this, Valentina, please wait here.” She said.
“Well, Valentina, It seems you will be introduced to the public much sooner than we anticipated.”
“No Problem,” I chuckled, ”The sooner we get it out of the way the better right?” I looked back down at the “Defensive” Line the police set up. “...Did they really think 4 overturned wooden carts, and 15 ponies armed with spears would stop Striker?”
Celestia sweatdropped “Eheheh, sometimes my little ponies aren’t the, eh, brightest.. when it comes to these kind of situations.” She said, “they have not seen many threats in their own city for generations, and the few that they have seen, were beaten rather quickly. They have gotten quite complacent, and sure that they would be saved.”
“In any case, that's more the reason to make the announcement now, come sister, let us go address our subjects.” Luna said, “We are off Valentina.” before the two of them teleported outside of Striker.
I turned back to the optic screen, the thought of the destruction Kaiju had wrought on town just like Canterlot plaguing my mind.
Author's Note
(Striker Eureka is 270 feet from highest point down to the ground.)
Yay finally Edited! All thanks to my Editor!!!!!! 
I stood on top of Striker Eureka’s head with the jetpack strapped on. I started up the jetpack and flew over to the two princesses. As I landed next to them as they were in the middle of their speech. “I would like to introduce our new knight of Equestria” Princess Celestia paused for a dramatic effect. “Knight Valentina!” She introduced me.
I waved to the public as some Cheered and booed. “Don’t worry they’ll get to know you soon enough.” Luna assured me. “It’s okay It doesn't bother me at least for now.” I replied. “Hold still” Celestia said. “Why” I asked before I was teleported along with them. I quickly took my helmet of as I found a plant pot and barfed my contents into the plant pot. After a few moments of barfing I cleaned myself to the best of my capabilities. Standing back up I looked one of the princess in the eye “Please warn me next time.” I asked. I saw that I was in a office which had celestia’s cutie mark plastered on a wall, a window, a grandfather's clock and a desk with chairs on both sides. I saw Princess Celestia walk around and sat behind the desk as she motioned me to take a seat. I made my way over and saw that she had a stack of papers placed in front of her. Sitting down she handed me a fair amount from the stack. “I need you to sign these for me.” She said. I took the stack she handed me and got started. A few hours went by as I read and signed each of them. ‘Why not just sign them?’ well I don’t want to sign anything that doesn't appeal to me. Luckily I didn’t.
“Thank you Miss Valentina there’s a maid waiting outside to take you to your room.” Celestia spoke.
“Thank you.” I replied.
“Oh one more thing I want you to report to me tomorrow morning and Welcome to Canterlot.” Celestia said.
“Yes ma'am” I replied before I exited celestia’s office.
Closing the door behind me turning around I found a petite pink mare waiting for me in a maid outfit.
“Umm Hi” I said with a wave.
“Miss Valentina I have been assigned to be your personal maid wherever you go i’ll travel with you.” She spoke.
‘Dammit Celestia.’ “Alright, I would like to know your name.” I asked.
“It’s Amber ma'am” Amber Replied.
“Nice to meet you Amber” I paused looking around to see if I can spot the dining room, sadly I couldn’t. Turning back and face Amber do you know where the dining room is?” I asked.
“Right this way ma’am” Amber said as she turned left and walked down the corridor.
I followed Amber as she led me to the dining hall. I haven’t ate anything since I came here so I’m starving.
A few minutes went by as we came to the dining hall door.
“Here it is ma’am” Amber said as she held the door open.
“Thanks oh would you care to join me for lunch?” I asked.
“Oh no I’m not allowed to.” She said as a growl came from her stomach.
“Bull shit your dining with me com’on” I said as I took her arm and dragged her with me.
We sat down by one of the tables as chef came.
“The dining room is only accessible for the royal family and their guests.” The chef spoke.
“Well excuse me I’m the newly appointed knight of equestria and I believe i’m allowed here.” I replied.
“I’m so so sorry what can I do to make it up for you?” He asked.
“Can you make a medium steak with the best bearnaise sauce?” I asked.
“Yes ma'm and what can I get for you?” He asked.
“Um can I have a daisy sandwich?” Amber asked. After the chef wrote our orders down he left towards the kitchen.
“So ummm why did you decide to become a maid here at the castle?” I watched her as she tried the distract herself.
“Oh umm well...I umm I wasn’t well educated and I really need some bits and well this was the best job I could find. I..I barely get enough to pay for rent and for food.” I saw her look down placing her hands in her palms as she told my why.
Now I feel extremely guilty for asking. Getting up I came over to her and hugged her as she started to cry.“I’m sorry I asked, I’ll try to help you in any way possible.”
Amber looked up as she dried her red shot eyes from the bit of crying she did. “Really you’ll do that?”
Nodding “Sure no problem I don’t like to see my newly acquainted friends in such a position.” Standing back up I went back to my seat.
“Sooo... where are you from? Canterlot?” asking the mare as I sat waiting for my steak.
“Um I’m actually from Baltimare” She answered as our meals arrived.
Starting to cut my steak “Baltimare sound like Baltimore in U.S.A” I finished speaking before I guided a piece of steak covered Bearnaise sauce straight into my mouth.
“What’s the U.S.A?” Amber asked as she ate her daisy sandwich.
“A Country that is allied with mine” Replying enjoying the steak that was sitting in front of me.
“And what country is that?” She asked.
“Denmark.” Placing another piece into my mouth.
“Where is… Denmark?” Amber questioned.
“I still need to figure some things out before I can answer that” I said as I ate the final piece of my steak.
“Okay” Amber replied, finishing her sandwich.
I sat there thinking on how the spend my time. Exploring Canterlot would be a great start.
“Hey i’m going out to explore Canterlot a bit.” I said before I stood up and went on my way.
Before I could open the doors I heard hooves behind me. Turning around I saw Amber right behind me “I take it you’re going to follow me?”
I received furious nods as my answer.
“Alright then let’s go.” Opening the doors Amber and I went to explore Canterlot.
We decided to explore the upper levels of canter lot where most of the Nobles lived. Well there wasn’t much up here but fancy restaurant and well kept mansions. Otherwise nothing else. “The upper level is so boring and dull.” I sulk as we made our way down to the level where all the commoners resided. “Most of the nobles are snobs and are no fun at all.” Amber replied. We entered the district where the commoners resided. The buildings was well kept but nod as much as the upper level. As we explored the lower district I saw bar’s, markets and even strip clubs. Walking noticing all the different bars there were and other shops I could peak at later. “Looks like i’m going to visit this place more often.” We spent the rest of the day exploring the lower levels and chatting with the residence.
It was about nine in the evening before we went back to the castle.
We were walking towards my room as we met a pony who was the biggest asshole I’ve ever met.
“Ahhhh here’s the ape of a knight.” I saw a pony in a formal attire, white coat and a golden mane. I also noticed he's a Unicorn.
Well there’s always one thats like to be an ass. “And who are you?” He seems to be a noble.
“I’m Prince Blueblood the next heir to the throne.” He introduced himself with a huge smirk on his face.
Sounds like a ponyfied version of Trump. “And what do you want?”
“Oh nothing really, I just want to get to know Equestria’s new knight.” he paused “and she is looking fine… besides all the armor you have on.” Blue Blood said as he checked me out.
“Umm okay, I have to go now.” Stepping around him I went on my way with Amber in tow.
“I’ll see you later!” I heard Blue Blood shout from behind us.
“Is he always like this?”
“Yeah he does it to every hot mare he finds and usually gets to fuck them” Amber said with disgust.
We came to a stop in front of my room. “Hmmmm alright, anyways i’m going to bed early today, good night.”
“Good night my lady have a pleasant dream.” Amber said before she went her way.
Entering my room I closed the door behind me. The room had the same color configuration as the halls which was white and gold around the borders and a marble floor. In middle against the wall laid a queen size bed that had the same color scheme as the room. There were two drawers on each side of the bed with a lamp on top, thankfully they were made of wood and wasn’t painted white. There was a wooden cupboard which has been painted white with gold trimmings. Two windows on the same wall the bed was against but on each side having the bed in the middle.
To my right there was a door. Walking over to it, opening the door I saw a bathroom which was well kept. The Bathroom included a bathroom and a sink which was made out of marble. Except for the tap which was gold.
Walking back out of the bath room I face palmed “Dammit I forgot my pajamas inside my jaeger! Oh well just gonna have to sleep in this suit again.” speaking to myself again…
I went over and got comfortable under the blanket before I slowly drifted of to sleep.
Author's Note
Ps. Bearnaise is a sauce here in Denmark, I have no idea if you guys have it too.
