I woke up walking out of the Everfree, covered in blood, to which I stripped from my body.

Alucard has finished his walk and as such returned into his domain within the Black Heart.

He’s an alright guy… maybe I should work getting him a Seras… eh I’ll deal with it later.

I walked home, intent on relaxing after a rather eventful wedding, sure it seems dickish to let the others still think I’m dead, but I really could not be arsed right now. Much better to go home and relax with Hella, Starlight and Pine.

What I could be arsed with however, was a Caribou in black armour marching towards me. I grit my teeth, pulled out my hammer, and prepared for battle.

……… he’s bowing, I did NOT plan for bowing!

“Greetings, Mighty Bearded Orgran the Red.” the black knight spoke from behind his helmet, the enchantments masking his voice.

“Alright, you complimented the beard, nice idea to get on my good side, but I’m a bit disadvantaged since I don’t know who-” I froze as his helmet came off, revealing a familiar face. “YOU! You were the one I spared all that time ago! Why are you here? How did you get here?”

“Forgive my sudden presence, great one, I had followed your wishes… I even took initiative and learned the lesson you asked of me on my way back home. However… my former king does not fear you or has been enlightened like I have…”

“That does not answer my questions… um…”

“Carnus, Carnus Anteron, I had kept my new outlook from my king, informing him of your actions within the Village of Equality, killing the commander and my comrades. When I told him of your… punishment for me,” he winced. “He assigned me to be one of his new knights for my strength and endurance, and ordered me to hunt you down, so the shamans teleported me to your estimate location.”

“And your true motives?”

“I have instead used these resources for my own ideals under his nose, not only cutting off the return glyphs on my armor and equipment, but also for a more noble purpose.”

{Flashback}

A shaman came to me. “Sir Anteron, I have brought your trophy to bring with you on your quest, as you have asked.

“Let me go! I’m not some object!”

“Silence!” he rose his hand to strike her, but I stopped him.

“No, this is my property, I shall punish it if it acts up.”

“And why not now?”

I gave a fake grin and responded. “I like them when they fight, why do you think I took a black collar?”

“You bastard!” the pegasus mare bit back, I did my best not to wince at her hatred.

“I understand, Sir Anteron, I will not pry into your fetishes.” he placed the restrained ‘toy’ onto the podium with me before joining the others in chanting the incantation.

*vwoip*

With one swift transition, we were in a field overlooking a pony village that I learned about in the scrolls. Immediately I turned to the mare and cut away her restraints, causing her to blink and freeze up at the sudden release. “The village down there, Ponyville, has a very accepting community and a hospital that treats all three tribes, they should be able to fix your wings.” I said as I moved to remove the return glyphs on my person.

“But… but why?” she said, unable to comprehend me being kind.

“I’m not the same Buck that I was when I was birthed into this world, taught only that our way was the right way. All it takes is one person to show it was wrong, to be honest I was not the one to choose who I would save.”

“Who was?”

“...my mother, take care of yourself Windy Ways.”

She gasped, and after a minute she… hugged me, then went on her way… I felt a bit warm in my chest as I headed towards my target.

“Dammit, why did it take a nut-check to experience this?”

{Present}

I was looking at the caribou before me in surprise. I never expected this guy to actually learn anything, I was expecting him to just go into hiding in fear that I would keep my word. But here he is, a Buck that went above and beyond and took my lessons to heart, and he did this willingly. I open my arms out. “Bring it in.”

“Ex...cuse me?”

“Come on, you never heard of a bro-hug before? Come here!” he was shocked at first, but hesitantly moved forward, and when he was close enough I pulled him in.

He managed to not panic and we broke off soon after. “Welcome to the good guys, Carnus, if you’re a knight looking for a king, then you may be the first of my order.”

“I… thank you, my lord! I shan’t let you down!” he proclaimed as he donned his helmet and bowed.

“Now, let us go home, we don’t have lands yet, but with our group we’re definitely starting to be a kingdom, even without an army.”

“Oh! That’s right!” he said worriedly. “I am sorry my lord, but I must mention, I came here to warn you that Dainn has begun plans for war with Equestria, using ancient war-machines he has taken from vacant caves scattered across our claimed realm.”

“That’s bad… with the level of technology Equestria has they don’t stand a chance, and there’s no point trying to train ponies to be fighters… what we need is our own army, and fast.”

“I shall do what I can, but how shall we accomplish such a feat? We are merely a rogue band of misfits.”

I smile. “Carnus, you’re not afraid to talk back to me, I like that… but you are right, we need help, but the author hasn’t been able to get any displaced to crossover with this story yet.”

“Come again?”

“U-u-uh! I mean I haven’t been able to get my hands on any tokens… and for some reason the Genji Gloves I have don’t seem able to summon Gilgamesh nor do Raven’s Dog-tags work anymore.” I said, trying to save the fourth wall.

“I see… tokens?”

“They allow unique beings like me known as Displaced to call upon others, I sent my Token into the void but I’ve gotten no replies, so it looks like we’re on our own.”

“Though if I know you right, you’ll be able to handle anything the mad king will throw at you.”

I let out a hearty laugh. “Too true! I’ll be sure to think of something!”

Let’s just hope I can get a plan ready in time.

Author's Note

though seriously I do need help finding Displaced to crossover with, so could anyone please assist with that? it'd be much appreciated.