Of Rolls and Rolls

{͔Ă}{}{Equestria}{}{Ă}

Celestia stared out over the gardens that she had walked countless, and more, times when she was able to slip away form all the political hub-bub, the overly protective guards, or even from the dietician that had been assigned to her as a joke from her sister. She rolled her eyes at the idea that her little sister had pulled it off, and grumbled about reminding herself to remind herself later to figure out a way to get back at Luna.

As Celestia neared the look out, where she could have the perfect vantage point and see all the way to the Ever free, her horn glowed on its own accord, and she blinked lightly, before her coat raised up slightly, feeling an imbalance in the natural magical equilibrium in the world shift.

She looked around worriedly before hearing what sounded like shouting and then nothing ahead of her. Her mind told her to run back before the more motherly side pushed her forward, and she crept up to the last bit of hedges that were taller than her, and glanced through them. What caught her eyes surprised her, even though she had thought to see almost anything in the realm of possibility.

The bipedal being stood there, looking at its... hoofs with little appendages, a large club next to it, partly buried in the ground. The being looked up, before seeing the vista in front of it, and fell to its knees, before staying still.

At that, she almost fled, feeling the weight of the strange creature through the ground, before thinking quickly, then opening her mouth...

{Ă}{}{ Baso }{}{Ă}

The sight was beautiful, the far forest, the mountains that looked like those of times before the Cataclysm, which brought up a memory of the large painting that has stood the ages in the Emperors throne room, depicting in breathtaking detail the beauty that had been their home before.

With ease, Baso lifted his hands to his helm, before slipping it off his head, his greying hair falling free partly around his face, and feeling the breeze gently tickle his short, ashen beard. His eyes, unmoving, soaked in all the detail of the land, seeing a small village far away towards a large forest. He looked down. seeing a sprawling city beneath him, and the fact that he was only a few feet from the ledge only starting to register in his mind.

A soft melodious sound came up from behind him, making him turn his head to only go from delight and awestruck to absolutely dumbfounded. A pearl white horse, with a long flowing mane, that moved with a life of its own, had its mouth moving as if forming words that fell to untrained ears.

Out of reflex, he donned his helmet once more but stayed on his knees, and watching the strange creature carefully, a brow quirked. The only thing that could come to mind was if a child had gotten hold of some paste, or sticky rice, and stuck two wings and a horn to a horse then had fun with some paint. The thought brought a smile to his face, which thankfully was hidden by said mask.

{͔Ă}{}{ Celestia }{}{Ă}

Her brow furrowed slightly as she had tried to coerce at least some kind of response from the biped.

"Do you not understand me?" She asked, taking a step forward hesitantly, and to her surprise the creature infront of her lifted its hand, and gestured to the spot next to it, seemingly calm.

She moved forward, step by step, and watching the large club that laid behind the strange creature, before sitting next to it. She looked at it closely, curious as to the white hair on the side of the mask, and seeing the pale skin underneath. She looked the being up and down curiously, before closing her eyes, and speaking once again, her horn glowing slightly.

"I will repeat this till you hear me," She chanted softly, and the being turned towards her, curious until seeing the horn, and his eyes widened before they rolled back, and the large being fell onto his back.

She opened her eyes at hearing the sound of the body slumping over, before frowning and shrugging lightly, and closed them once again, using her magic to carefully and precisely through the beings mind and brain, before exerting part of herself magically into the space.

As she finished her little intrusion, seemingly influencing the proper areas of its mind to accept, and absorb the information of her language, she smiled, before looking out towards the sun, and the beautiful landscape once more.

{͔Ă}{}{ An hour later }{}{Ă}

With a roll, Baso felt his body hit a cloud, or what felt like a cloud, before hearing a creak of wood, then a loud crash as his body gently bounced upon the cloud. His eyes opened, to see a softly panting Celestia, and a small pile of other ponies, clearly passed out, panting heavily. He rolled over and sat up, looking at all of them curiously.

"Silly creatures got tired lifting old Baso..." He laughed softly to himself, his voice deep and resounding. He turned his eyes to look at the bed he laid upon, barely fitting his large frame. He pressed a hand in, surprised at the feel of almost nothing beneath him.

"These "Silly creatures"... Just brought you here.." The pearl winged horse said, her eyes looking straight at him as he jumped slightly, his eyes looking to hers.

"You speak?!" Baso exclaimed in surprise, eyes wide. The pearl horse nodded her head lightly at him, before lifting a hoof up, lowering her head slightly and breathing in heavily, before breathing out, seemingly getting her energy back.

"I've never carried... something so heavy before in my life.." She said, before her eyes widened, looking at the creature who named itself Baso. He only waved it off at seeing her slightly embarrassed expression.

"Its fine.. I'm big. Nothing new there and been that way most of my life," He said, his tone taking a joking side. "Although if a horse coo-"

"Pony." She interjected quickly, looking at him as she held herself up more, the strain ebbing away. "We are ponies. Horse... is.." she quirked her mouth lightly, her eyes darting around in thought.

Baso nodded his head, "Alright.. I see its a taboo word. If a pony of your size couldn't carry me easily then there's a new record.." His eyes turned towards the small pile of ponies, some groaning and crawling out from under their compatriots.

She nodded, motioning towards the pile of ponies. "Yes... off duty guards.. strongest I could find and as you can see.. they're gonna be very sore."

He let out a small grunt, before shaking his head, and laying back down on the bed. He tilted his head to look towards her before asking, "What is your name, white one?"

She glanced to him, before using her magic to pick up the ponies and move them out the door, feeling Baso's eyes on her as she did. "Celestia.. I am the Co-ruler of this land, and what might yours be exactly? I did hear you say Baso."

He nods his head, before looking up at the ceiling, "Aye. Baso is my name. If I may be bold... Where am I?"

She only blinked in response, before opening her mouth, then a frown crossed her lips. "You're in a country called Equestria. As I've said, I'm the co-ruler. My sister is the other half of this diarchy."

He sat up once more, before swinging his legs over the side, watching her, before looking out of the window to the slowly descending sun and the clouds the floated by. "Could I ask you one more thing, Celestia?"

"What is it, Baso?" Celestia asked, her curiosity tickled slightly.

"Do you have some herbal tea?" He asked, turning his head towards her, and his eyes sparkling with curiosity. "Cause I don't think I am going home anytime soon."