He Who Commands Ice, Snow And Blizzards

    Keiji’s ship begins it destination that Celestia has specified him to meet with Twilight Sparkle, her former student and newly crowned Princess Of Friendship. Keiji paces around as he waits for the ship to slow at the destination he had Ordis input.

    “Operator, please calm your nerves. You are going to pace a circle into the floor! It can be all that bad...right? Ordis feels this will be good for the operator.”

    Keiji sighs and looks over at Frost. Then looks out the window of his ship.

    “Ordis...it has been so very long since I have had actual interaction with a being that wasn’t trying to kill me and wasn’t made of metal and oilor wanted to kill me and or trying and swindle me out of every credit I had.”

    “Ordis understands your hesitation to interact with the equine people. But you must remember, this is a new world. The Grineer and the Corpus are no longer a threat to you. For years you have slept, your childhood has flown pasted and whatever family you had is gone. Ordis...wants you to be able to move on from that. Make new friends and family. This world is quite possibly a new start for you. I...just want the operator to be happy is all.”

    Keiji blinks as he rarely sees this side of his ship cephalon. Ever since he had found out about Ordis’ past, hen felt more and more sympathetic towards him..

    “Ordis...you really think this could be good?”

    “Its certainly has the potential to be. Ordis will always be there for the operator when he needs him. Especially since he puts up with Ordis’ violent outbursts. Now, go out there and--KILL EVERY LAST ONE OF-F-F--...make as many friends as possible. Ordis will be here should you need him.”

--Canterlot Castle, Earlier That Day--

    Keiji hovers his ship over the balcony he had departed from the day before. And who should be waiting for him but Celestia herself, a bright smile on her face to see that he had came back. He drops down in his warframe from his ship, this time only with Serro sheathed on his back. His ship flies off to go and conceal itself somewhere.Keiji approaches Celestia and nods to her.

    “So then, you said you had a dream of my appearance in your world? What is it, some kind of divine providence or something?”

    “That is what it seems like, Keiji. My Mother or, Faust rather, this world’s creator showed me a dream of a form of metal and ice, and inside that form was a younger being who could control something known as…’void’.”

    “And let me guess, she also told you I was to be a great hero of your kind or something along those lines?”

    “She….did not mention anything like that.”

    “Good, that is one responsibility I do not wish to take on. Last thing I need is to play ‘hero’. I don’t know if your ‘mother’ told you, but I am a mercenary, a killer. I may still be a considered a child because of my age, but I have seen and done things that would make others shudder. They are called ‘warframes’ for a reason.”

    “I know what you are, Keiji. She told me you are a Tenno, something beyond human. And I know you have taken countless lives in the name of the one you call….’Lotus’. And that she has lied to you all your life.”

    “You’re right, she did. So tell me this. Why should I see you as any different? You are a ruler of a kingdom, I get that. You want to keep order. But think about it. I was brought here because it was either that, or die at the hands of enemies that wanted to kill me, or come here in order to escape. Do you know what it’s like? To be hunted and hunt at the same time? Everything based on a lie. Only to realize that you were sleeping the whole time, thinking it was all just some horrible dream?”

    Celestia knew what he was doing. He was letting out emotions that had been bottled up for a very long time now and are resurfacing from his latest hardship. She stood there and listened patiently. Her heart was going out to the young man. This ‘Lotus’ may have had good intentions of protecting Keiji from his memories and his power. But she sheltered him too much when it was time for him to wake, and he had to suffer because of it. The way he spoke, he sounded so angry and sad. Outside of his frame, he had a slightly deep and gravelly voice, but inside,he sounded metallic and more sinister.

    “Keiji...please come out.”

    He stops venting and looks to her.

    “Why…?”

    Celestia approaches him with a look of genuine concern in her eyes. She stood about eight feet tall compared to his nearly seven foot warframe. He took a few steps back as she moved forward.

    “You don’t have to trust me, Keiji. But let me give you something that your ‘Lotus’ should have done a long time ago. Please come out…”

    Keiji was hesitant for a few minutes, but Celestia was patient. He finally steps out of Frost and looks up at Celestia. She could see the surge of emotions in his eyes now.She knees now at eye level with him, her beautiful purple eyes staring into his own. Keiji suddenly felt something he hadn’t felt since...his own biological mother. He remembers this feeling of warmth and care. Suddenly, it grows ten times more as Celestia wraps her arms and wings around Keiji. She smelled so nice, and her body was so soft and warm. Keiji slowly brings his arms up and around Celestia, nestling his face into her neck.

    “I know I am not your mother, nor could I ever be. But, should you ever begin to trust me and my sister as well, we will be happy to give you guidance. And we would never ever hide the truth you needed to know. And should you ever need comfort like this. I will be happy to hold you like this for as long as needed. You may be a seasoned warrior but, you are still young.”

    Keiji could only squeeze around her tighter as she continued to comfort him. He...didn’t want to let go but, he had to. He releases his arms from around her and backs away. She was a little sad that he had left her embrace, but understood. She stand back up on her hooves and cleared her throat.

    “So then, I believe that in order for you to break through your mistrust, I suggest you go and make yourself at home in Ponyville. It is the small town in the valley  below. I had already taken care of your living arrangements. There is a house in town that has been vacant for a few month that now belongs to you.”

    “That...is kind of you Princess, but you really didn’t have to go through all the trouble. I have lived in my ship for awhile now and it isn’t so bad. Beats being stuck in a pod.”

    Celestia tilted her head at his last statement, but shook her head.

    “I...recommend that you not stay in your ship. Otherwise it would be rather difficult to get ahold of you. Just...give it a chance please, Keiji I promise you, that you will no longer have to deal with what you have been through. This will be a new start for you. You are in control of your life now, the way it should have been.”

--Present Time, Ponyville--

    The ship hovers over the spot where Keiji was told to land. Before he left the castle, Celestia asked him to leave his frame aboard his ship. He was hesitant about it, but agreed. If he was to make a decent impression, he would have to reveal who he truly was.

    “Alright Ordis...here goes nothing”

    He said as he exits his ship out onto the grassy field below. When he is out, the ship flies off. He wasn’t worried, he could always just use transference to make his way back to the ship, seeing that Frost was left aboard. It was a little after midday, Keiji looked around at his new surroundings, walking around and examining what he could. It reminded him of what earth was before the Grineer got ahold of it. It was...rather beautiful. He kneels down and lightly runs his fingers through the grass, the air here smelled fresh and the wind felt nice. Just then, he heard someone approaching behind him. He stands up to see the lavender alicorn who was with Celestia and her sister the day he came. Though she seemed...surprised at who she was looking at.

    “Um...I heard your aircraft as i approached. Are you Keiji?”

    She asked as she noticed how he looked. She was expecting that large being with weapons to be there. But here was this young human who didn’t look a day over sixteen. She was even slightly taller than he was. Keiji simply nodded to her.

    “I am. And you must be Twilight Sparkle correct? Or should I address you as princess as well?”

    Twilight brings her hand up and gives a dismissal wave.

    “No no, Twilight is just fine...honestly this whole ‘princess’ thing is just..so new.”

    Keiji walks up to her and locks eyes with her. Those icy grey and blue eyes sending shivers up her spine, and the glow to them wasn’t really helping. She takes a small step back from it.

    “Well, I am here. I am...not sure what I should do now.”

    Twilight shook her head from her slight fear and motioned him to follow her.

    “Come on,let me show you to your new home. We need to get you settled in first. And then I have my friends I want you to meet. They are also quite curious as to who I am bringing into Ponyville.”

    He nods.

    “Very well, let us be on our way then.”

    Keiji and Twilight walked along the path that lead into Ponyville. The walk was quiet, only slight gazes were met with both of them. Keiji just didn’t know what to say. But Twilight, she was trying to steal every glance she could get at him.

How could someone so young operate an aircraft like he does? And where is that other being that came during the ceremony? Just what is he…?

    She thought to herself. Keiji was in his own thoughts as well. Wondering how he would adapt to such a new world around new beings. Twilight saw that his thoughts gave him a look of concern. She speaks up.

    “Keiji…?”

    “Oh...sorry. Just wish I knew why I was here was all. The last thing I remember a voice telling me before I came here was “Come home, my sweet Void Walker.”. She said it like she knew who I was. As if it was a name that was given to me.”

    Twilight blinks a few times.

    “A voice spoke to you before you came here? The only one who could have done that was Faust herself. Our creator. She must have been the one who brought you here.”

    “Yes, Princess Celestia told me about that. She said that she had some kind of dream that prophesied my appearance here. I am just glad I am not some kind of destined hero.”

    Twilight giggled softly, understanding how he feels because of her new responsibility now.

    “You are lucky. I have to learn how to be a princess now. By the way. How...old are you, Keiji?”

    “I...think I am seventeen. I can’t really remember when I was born. Some of my memories still have holes in them. I don’t even remember my own parents all that well.”

    Twilight’s heart saddened a bit. He can’t remember his parents and on top of that he was torn from his world and brought here, not knowing why. What else has this being gone through? Maybe she would ask him once she gets to know him more. But for now, it was time to earn his trust, and eventually his friendship.

--Ponyville, Keiji’s Home--

    The walk to his new home was a bit overwhelming. Having eyes upon him as he walked along with Twilight. Some out of concern, some out of uncertainly and some out of...cuteness? Already stealing the hearts of others here and he doesn’t even know it. The human may be adorable on the outside, but what if they saw the monster that he controlled? Best not reveal that yet. Twilight opens the door to the home and walks in, letting him come in next. He looks around at the surprisingly roomy home. It was even well furnished and had plenty of food in the cabinets and pantry. Celestia really did set him up it seemed.

    “Your registration has already been sat up at town hall. Please, make yourself at home Keiji. I will come by tomorrow to check on you, give you a bit more time to settle in.”

    He nods as he continues to look around.

    “Thank you Twilight. You didn’t have to do this, but thank you.”

    “Get some rest, I am sure you are rather exhausted. See you tomorrow. I can introduce you to my friends then.”

    Twilight walks out and closes the door behind her. She smiles to herself as she walks along back to the library.

I can tell overtime...he will become a good friend.

    Keiji walks over to the bed that was there. Made neatly for him and ready. He begins to fall forward and lands on the bed. It was so very soft and comfortable.

    “So...this is what a bed feels like…”

    He said as his eyes slowly, sending him into a state of slumber.