He Who Commands Ice, Snow And Blizzards

Keiji opens his eyes to find himself in an open field. The wind was flowing gently, the birds chirping, and the warmth of the sun was just right. He looks down and widens his eyes at what he saw. He had...hooves?! He also noticed he had a long black tail with ice blue streaks through them, and a full long mane that dropped down to his lower back black with ice blue streaks as well. And he was covered in fur, dark grey fur. A beautiful voice calls out to him.

    “Void, are you alright my sweet?”

    Keiji turns around to see a unicorn mare staring at him with beautiful magenta eyes, her fur was a bright white and her mane and tail raven black. She approaches him and lightly reaches up and caresses his cheek.

    “You are always in such deep thought. And you always look so serious when doing so. You will grow into an old man quickly if you do not loosen up!”

    She said teasingly, leaning up to kiss him lovingly.

    Raven Sky...I-”

    He places both hands on his head suddenly, a major headache hitting him as the dream shifts around, the field now caught fire and the sounds of battle were heard. Clashing blades, the sounds of battle cries and screams of pain echo through the area. He looks down to see himself dressed in black leather armor and a cloak with a face mask a dagger in one hand and a sword in the other. He turns around and quickly parrys an oncoming attack, instinctively aiming for the unknown warrior’s throat and hitting his mark. Another comes up behind him, in a flash, Keiji vanishes into a dark blue fiery light, reappearing behind the other attacker with a blade straight through the back, piercing through the heart completely.

    “What the hell is going on here?!”

    He goes quiet after hearing his voice. It was...deeper, more grown up. The dream shifts once more, this time Keiji was back to being a human. He was now in a bright blue void, whispers echoing around him. He looks around, seeing nothing and no one. Until a figure dressed in black armor and a cloak approached him. When he got closer, the figure lowers his hood. What Keiji saw made him fall step back. His head starting to hurt again. He had the very same eyes Keiji did.

    “Keiji...you need to wake up. For the good of all Equestria. Your current power will not be enough to save them whenever they need you.”

    “Oooh no, I am not going to be some over glorified hero for this world. I made that clear!”

    “You won’t have a choice in the end, Keiji, especially when it will involve ponies who will become very dear to you. I know what you are, and you know what I am, but your memory has been blocked out by a powerful magic. Though if you are seeing me now, that means the seal is weakening. And there are enemies out there that will prevent you from recovering those memories. Be on guard Keiji, and keep your friends and loved ones close, you are going to need them.”

    “Just in the hell are you…? Why do I feel like I know you inside and out?”

    “Because, I am you, Keiji.”

    “W-what do you mean you are me…?”

    The unicorn that stood before him lifted his hands up, his horn started to glow a dark blue aura, almost like it was...void energy?! Suddenly, these reason why he had been called ‘Void Walker’ the few times he had made sense.

    “You..are Void Walker?”

    The tall pony simply nodded before answering.

    “Yes Keiji, I am your past life. When Faust said that you belonged in our world, she wasn’t lying. She meant every single word of it. Did you ever wonder why you felt so at ease swimming in the void when it took you? Why you were unchanged by it?”

    “I...always thought that me and the other kids were just lucky…”

    “No, they were yes, but being in the void is second nature to you. Even if it had affected all those children, you would still not have been affected, because of the magic I had possess and had passed on to you through spiritual transference. I..don’t know how my soul found its way to your body outside of my world, but I know it was you it chose, now it is your soul. And my memories are locked away in your mind behind the ones you just recently recovered. Your journey is far from over, Tenno.”

    Keiji blinked as he called him ‘Tenno’. That confirmed it.

    “So then, What is this ‘grand destiny’ you have planned for me? Some kind of last hope for these ponies or something along those lines?”

    “No so much as a last hope per say, but to prevent the last hope from being needed Keiji, you are a warrior that moves quickly in the shadows and the void. I have been watching you through your eyes for a long time. And I know that infested thing you call a ‘warframe’ is part of your power. Though it possesses great power, there will be times when it will stand out too much and will cause you trouble. What was it the Lotus said once? A frontal assault isn’t always the best plan?”. You will need to learn how to strike in the dark with your own hands, Keiji. Like i did. Once you master the art of stealth, not only will you have that, but should things get tough, you always have Frost Prime to call on to handle multiple targets. You will become a valuable asset, Keiji. You will be a hybrid of assassin and warrior. And with Ordis and the ship. You can take down many enemies with assaults from the sky. You are practically a one man army with all you have at your disposal. But you need that final pieces to complete it, you have the mind of a killer, but you do not have the mind of an assassin.”

    Keiji listened intently thinking about the words of the pony, which rang true in his mind.

    “So in other words, you want me to learn how to become an assassin and not rely on Frost?”

    Void nodded in return.

    “You possess the skills, Keiji. Now use them and mold yourself into a walking weapon. However, I know the path you took, you chose to consume the kuva. I wouldn’t have done such a thing. That immortality was not yours to take.”

    “Don’t criticize me on my choices, Void. I did what was fair with all they took from me. And you know it. Don’t play the old wise man with me. You and I may share the same soul, but we are two totally different beings. I will learn the things you teach me, but I will take my own path. I am not some goody-goody.”

    “I don’t care how you do it, Keiji. Just don’t let the darkness prevail and let the evil that wants Equestria succeed in getting it. Please, on behalf of me and Raven Sky. I ask you…”

    He said as he gets down on his knees and bows deeply.

    “...cut the head off the snakes before they strike, so that peace may remain in this land. Kill them however you want to. But at least they will fall knowing not the identity of their killer. And you will not be the glorified hero that you despise so much. Just an unknown assassin. Even if you do get discovered, you can freeze your enemies to death with a flick of your wrist, or simply just destroy them with your void energy. Nobody will know.”

    Void did have a point. Keiji could avoid all the attention, and still take out his misplaced aggression on people that wanted to ruin the peace for this land. A much better cause than fighting for…her.

    “Fine, I will honor your request as a Tenno. And a Tenno never goes back on their word.”

    Void smile up at Keiji and bows again, this time Raven Sky appearing by his side and doing the same.

    “Thank you Keiji. Though you may have stopped aging physically, you have truly grown up. And you are a very very wise man. And quite handsome to I might add”

    “I don’t think Void appreciates you hitting on me, Raven Sky…”

    They both laugh.

    “Why wouldn’t I be? I am still you, Keiji. Anyways, now that I have offered you my warning and advice, let me give you an incentive to do the best you can. This..is what will become of Equestria should you fail, but knowing you, I know you won’t.”

    The dream changed up, they were now standing in the sky above a tore and destroyed land, darkness filled the air and despair along with it.

    “This will become Equestria without your aid. However this is not it’s definite fate. But this is the most cruel and terrible one that could come to pass without your hand in it. Now that you are in this world however, I cannot see through your eyes anymore. However, the more you learn about becoming an assassin, the more I will teach you what you need to know. When you are ready, i will come to you in your dreams and teach you my skills, along with more control over the void and endure of it’s use. So then, work hard, Keiji. Make the evil beings fear the name of Tenno.”

    The dream fades to white.

--Morning--

    Leiji opens his eyes quickly and sits up in his bed. He blinks a few times as his head was still hurting from the fragments of memory he had experience that belonged to Void Walker. Were they truly locked away in his mind somewhere? Wanting to break out and show him just what kind of light the unicorn stallion lead? And why would evil beings of this land want to prevent that from happening? Was Void that terrifying? Keiji simply shook his head and got out of bed, walking over to the bathroom and turning on the water of the shower. He steps in and props himself against the wall, letting the water pour over him.

    “Geez...I guess I can’t exactly stayed locked up behind my ice wall anymore can I? I am going to have to open up whether I like it or not…”

    He said as he pushes himself off the wall after a few minutes. He gets out, gets dressed and makes his way to his front door, inhaling and exhaling before he opens to door.

    “Come on Keiji...you can do this.”

    He said before opening his door and walks out onto the street. He remembered being told by Twilight that her and the others were going to meet up for breakfast. So he heads to the place they were all meeting at. Eventually he comes up to the restaurant. He sees them sitting around a table outside and hesitantly approaches them. Stopping every few feet and clears his throat at them. They both turn to look at him with gentle smiles and wave.

    “Could...I join you all?

    They all blink at him a few times, but then nod rapidly. Twilight patting the empty chair next to her

    “Of course Keiji! Please do!”

    She was happy as she was surprised to see him coming to join them. It made her wonder what exactly was going on, but it didn’t matter now. He must finally be wanting to open up and become a real friend to her and her other friends.

    “Iam happy you found us and joined us, Keiji. We were actually talking about you and we're going to come and see you after we ate. But now you can eat with us.”

    And thus, a new path opens up for Keiji, the walls of ice around his heart slowly begin to melt. It will be a slow process, but once it happens, he will have not regretted it one bit.