Getting Started

(present day: Dining Hall, Breakfast)

It was a wonderful morning. The birds were singing, her Sun was up, and there she sat enjoying a pleasant cup of tea with her former student.

“So Pinkie and Rarity left this morning to Manehattan. Rarity is looking into a new location for her store, while Pinkie left with her sister. Apparently it is Pie Sister Surprise Swap Day, whatever that is supposed to mean.” Twilight informs off offhandedly.

“I am glad to hear that your friends are enjoying themselves, though you could have gone with them if you wished.” While she was glad that Twilight wanted to spend time with her she wished she would spend more time with her friends.

“It’s alright Prin… sorry, Celestia. While I wish I was with them I learned that sometimes it’s better to let them live their own lives.” Twilight beams happily.

It would seem even when she is away from them she is learning lessons in friendship. “I am very proud of you Twilight, you seem to have learned quite a bit about friendship over the years.”

“Well it hasn’t been easy but I am glad to have friends I can count on, like the girls.”

“Having friends you can count on is always important no matter what type of life you live.” Mira states calmly sipping a cup of tea.

Taking a quiet but deep breathe Celestia relaxes her tensed muscles. What Is it about that changeling that makes her forget she is there. The whole time that human was telling his story she would catch sight of this changeling standing next to him and her heart would leap into her throat. A complete knee-jerk reaction but still, very odd.

It was as if she wasn’t actually there. Like some sort of shade the human had created, whose sole purpose was so that he was not alone. Yet there she sat sipping tea like a pony. Who was she to think that she had any right to be there?

Changeling, one would steal love from a pony till there was nothing left but a withered husk. Such terrible creatures, surely some remnant of when Discord ruled that he forgot about.

*No Tia. That’s not fair and you know it.* A gentle sigh escapes her, as she puts her most motherly smile on. “This is true. It would seem you have learned the value of friendship as well.”

“Thanks to Walker I have lived a very fulfilling life. Yes it has been very, very unusual life but to be honest it is a whole lot better than living in a hive.” Mira is quick to match Celestia’s smile with one of her own.

“What was it like living in the hive!?!?!” Twilight asks earnestly. There is a passion in her eyes for learning that is both endearing and creepy. A hand on her shoulder from her fellow Princess is enough to ground her.

“Sorry.” She says meekly, hands fold on her lap, eyes to the floor.

Mira just continues to smile, used to Walkers enthusiasm by this point. Honestly the mare might be a bit more in to learning than he is but her interest has a much purer feel to it. “It’s okay Lady Twilight.”

“Please just call me Twilight. It’s weird being so formally addressed.” Twilight shifts in her seat trying to dispel the awkwardness flooding her.

“If that is what you wish m’Lady.” Mira replies suppressing her giggles enough to get the line out.

“Tell me Mirage-“

“Please, call me Mira. It’s the name Walker gave me.”

“Of course, I apologize. I was wondering why it is that you travel with…Walker?” Celestia asks, hoping to get a better understanding of at least one of them.

“That’s simple actually, you see he is immune to a number of the more negative side-effects brought on by direct feeding, because of this I am able to travel and live a happier life. I don’t have to steal any either because some how he does actually love me enough to provide me with the biochemical energy needed to sustain myself.” Mira’s smile becomes less and less motherly but more and more content.

BANG!!!!!!

“THE FUCKING PARTY TRAIN IS HERE BITHCES!!!!!!”

“Walker!”

“Oh my.”

“Why doesn’t he ever enter like a normal pony?”

“Cuz I not pony!” Walker shouts holding something in his hand high in the air.

All eyes in the room are on him and…*Is that Lulu?*

He takes a drink from what must be a bottle of some sort before letting out a contented sigh. “That is some good hooch right there. Though I could go for some good cooch.”

“Walker, please tell me you haven’t been drinking all night.” Mira says trying to keep the frustration in.

He leans down into her face. “It’s- its itsssssss. Is okay…”he looks to the bottle giving it a gentle shake before taking another swig. “The wonderful Princess of the Night offered and you..hic…you know it would…um… be a, uh, thing… that ummm.” He rubs the back of his head.

Oh sweet harmony they are both completely wasted. Celestia sees her sister standing in the doorway swaying in a non-existent breeze, much like their mane’s when they are being more formal. The dull smile on Luna face as if she wasn’t even really there at the moment had her concerned.

“Sister, are you okay?” Celestia asks from her seat. They are Alicorns and it would take an UNGODLY amount alcohol to poison either of them, though that doesn’t mean they can’t get drunk it just takes a lot.

“Yush. I-“ Luna sways on her hooves, her smile grows as she catches sight of Walkers bent over.

“HORNY RHINO”

“OWWW MY ASS! My Glorious Fleshy Ass!”

Walker had fallen to the floor right after Luna had kneed him right between his butt-cheeks.

The whole room just stared quietly.

“Why did I ever teach you about getting butt fucked by a rhino?”

“BEcause you are drunk.”

“Walker…”

He looks up to see Mira giving him the stink eye.

A sigh is all that escapes him as he get up and whispers in her ear.

“Thank you Walker” Mira replies after a moment. “That is very considerate of you.”

“CHANGELING!”

That word caused the whole atmosphere to change instantly. Before there was laughing and smiles. Now all that can be felt is bloodlust and a chill.

Shining Armor and Princess Cadence had entered the room unheard due to the level of noise, though the Princess was hiding behind her prince at the moment. Also it would seem he is not the source of malcontent.

All eyes shift to see Walker standing in front of Mira holding a steak knife in a reverse grip. The air around him still, but it also seemed to writhe with dark intent. His eyes cold, calculating, it almost seemed like he was someone else entirely.

“BBBFF?”
“LSBFF?”

“Twilight!” Cadence jumps around Shining.

“Sunshine, Sunshine. Lady Bug awake. Clap your hooves and give a little shake.” The two of them play out the little greeting ritual they have had since Cadence foalsat Twilight.

“I can’t really get in the mood after that. Well I can get in the mood for sex after watching two beautiful mares’ shake their rumps like that at each other.” Walker states as he puts the knife back on the table.

“Princess Celestia, while you told me he had ‘interesting’ company I would have appreciated the warning that it was a changeling. All things considered.” Shining Armor says as he sheathes his sword.

“Not like you could have done anything about it Prince ‘Bright Shield’.” A leering smile adorns Walkers face.

“Oh so you know who I am now?”

“I realized who you were last night. Got to say I’m not surprised that Chrysi-slut beat you and your guards, especially if you are the best among them.”

“I’ll have you know during our last match I was holding back so as not to scare you.”

“Oh is that so…” Walker gets right in Shining Armors face. Their foreheads pressed together.

“Yeah.”

“Well so was I. Also I could tell you were holding back.”

“No you couldn’t.”

“Yeah huh.”

“No. You’re lying.”

“No you are.”

“No you.”

“CHILDREN!”

All eyes turn to the Sunny Princess, who coughs to give herself a moment to organize her thoughts. “Please it is breakfast. So why don’t we all sit down and talk.” Her eyes land on the two of them. “Like adults. Now.”

“Yes Ma’am.” They say in unison while saluting her.

A sigh is all that escapes her.

She turns to look at Mira. “Are you sure you don’t want to learn any other spells to help keep him under control?”

“I’m sure. Thank you for the offer though. While his behavior leaves much to be desired his readiness to defend me is something I quite cherish actually.” Mira looks over at him fondly.

“What can I say? I am a sucker for my imouto.” Walker says as he ruffles Miras’ hair.

“Walker how many times do I have to tell you to stop calling me that?” She asks in an exasperated sigh.

Cadence perks up. “What does ee-motto mean?”

“Imouto-japanese; little sister. It is usually used in anime where the male protagonist has a crush on their little sister. Or vice-versa.” Walker explains while in a staring contest with Shining.

“Um excuse me Walker.” Twilight slowly raises a hand.

Looking over at her he cocks an eyebrow. “We’re not in school and I am definitely not a teacher. So put your hand down and ask like the adult you are.”

“Sorry. It’s just, well you told us the other day that you have no personal memories, yet this is the second time, that I know of, in the last twenty four hours that you have used a word from a different language.”

The whole room goes quiet awaiting his response.

“Raisins.”

Twilight gets a look on her face like she was forced to tongue a dirty butthole. “That doesn’t answer anything!”

“Wasn’t meant to.”

“Why are you avoiding answering?”

“Raisins.”

“Walker…”

“You’re not my real mom.”

“Is this what it is like being around him?” Cadence asks Mira.

“Always. My name is Mira and it is a pleasure to see you doing well.” Mira replies holding a hand out.

“Mi Amore Cadenza, but you can just call me Cadence. Why do you say that?” She asks shaking her offered hand.

“Oh it’s because I was the one who sent that letter telling the Princess of that cunts plan.” Mira says her smile never faltering.

“ANSWER MY SISTERS QUESTION!”

“SUCK MY CHURCH STEEPLE!”

“WHAT THE BUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU!?”

“I DON’’T KNOW!”

“WHY ARE WE STILL YELLING?”

“Raisins.”

The entire room falls to the floor.

“You really don’t want to talk about it do you?” Twilight asks as small tinge of sadness worms its way into her.

“The less you know about me the better.”

A sigh escapes Mira. “Walker, just answer her. Please?”

He looks towards Mira. “Later. I have something I need to deal with first.”

The room watches him walk over to Celestia. “Listen up Princess you aren’t gonna want to hear this but, I know what happened.”

She goes to open her mouth but a finger to her lips silences her.

“No talky, just listen.” His hazel eyes bore right into hers. “You despise my very being because of what they did. Every time you look at me I can see it. You hate me. You see him die over and over again. Because of whatever reason you haven’t been able to process that hate, you have not had a sufficient way to vent that feeling.” Her eyes dip to the floor as he talks. He takes her chin in a hand, lifting her head up so their eyes meet once again. “From now on whenever I do something you don’t like even if only a little than throw a fireball at me aim for my face for all I care. That hate will consume you. It will eat you alive from the inside out. Take it ou-“

Walker falls to the floor as smoke rises from where his head should be.

All eyes turn to the princess of the sun. “What? He said if he did something I don’t like then I could throw a fire ball at his face. He was in my face and I don’t like those that get in my face like that.”

A deep mirth filled laughter envelopes the room. “That is what I am talking about.”

Cadence leaps from her seat and immediately attempts to check on Walker, only to discover that the only ‘damage’ he suffered was a face covered in soot.

“Are you insane? She could have taken you head off with that blast. The level of heat she has dominion over is beyond normal ponies.”

Walker just chuckles as he sits up. “Kind of hard to burn a being who is part dragon, especially one that is part of the ‘fire nation’.”

WHACK!

“Will you knock it off with the quotes to things no one but you understand?” Mira apparently has had enough of his shenanigans so far this morning.

“You know I can’t help shit like that. It’s the auth-“

Mira’s hand clamps down over his mouth. “You finish that statement and I swear I will cover you in honey and leave you to a slow death at the hands of hungry spider-ants.”

A raised eyebrow is her response.

“Why do I even bother?”

“Cuz you love your Onii-chan.”

“Fuck. You.”

“Please and thank you?”

“I am so lost.” A guard by the door says.

“Yeah but honestly this is the most interesting meal we seen in a long time, I hope he sticks around. I think he is good for her majesty.” The other guard states with a small smile on his face.

“What even came close to giving you that idea?”

“He is allowing her to beat on him so that she can vent the anger towards the other humans. He is literally allowing her to abuse him so that she can be happier.”

“That doesn’t make any sense though. How is allowing her to assault him supposed to help?”

“Easy, you see by allowing her to vent in such a manner it shows that he trusts her not to hurt him so bad that he has to get medical treatment. After some time she will begin to see him in a new light. Instead of just attacking him she will start to talk to him. She will realize that he is worth trusting and seeing as a friend. Don’t forget the fact he is part dragon, meaning he will live a long time to the point where having as a friend will benefit them both beautifully.”

“How do you even know all that?”

“Raisins?”

“Cheater.”

The two guards realize the room is quiet. Turning around they see all eyes on them. A quick look to each other and…”It’s his fault.” They say simultaneously while pointing at the other.

“I think we have drifted way off from where we were going to begin with.” Walker says gaining the rooms attention. He grabs a napkin from the table and wipes the soot away. “Now then, if everyone is ready and silliness is settled I think eating is in order.” A pleasant smile on his face.