A life stolen for a war unclaimed

If you had told me about a week ago I would be eating a salad, with what is the equivalent to the deity of love, whom I will now call Aphrodite because I can, a Lunar goddess and a Solar goddess with the captain of the guard of a race of Crystal Ponies while being a Pegasus, I probably would have tried to strike you in the neck to snap you out of whatever false reality then kiss you full on the lips. But now? Now, I just feel robbed. I look to the left to see Princess Celestia finishing her plate in the normal regal and pristine manor as she always does. Across from me Luna drinking some coffee and a wheat waffle, if i remember correctly. Next to her I see Aphrodite and Shining Armor trying to feed Flurry heart. I look down at my plate which I had barely picked at, only because I was hungry. In my previous life I took to the notion that at times I was far more carnivorous simply because I did not like most vegetables and fruits. Growing a wicked smile I turn and look Celestia.

"Hey, Sexiness... since you and your sister have both read my mind and memories you probably know about That don't you.. So tell me. Is it True?" I smirk as her eyes go wide and she coughs a bit pulling her cup away for a moment before turning to look at me. Luna's eyes suddenly going wide as if what I had said had shocked her and woke her up more than her Coffee could, and Cadance looking concerned shifting her eyes from Celestia to me as she watched the Interaction.

"Hmm... I wonder about that, I do know what your Implying and because of current company you are trying to keep it... for lack of a better word, clean, but I can only say this about that subject, my dear Damocles," She leveled her eyes to mine as I leaned forward with a predators grin. "you certainly gave me a lot to think about, but wouldn't you like to know what I thought about it." I grew a look of disappointment and my ears canted backwards annoyed. Feeling that I looked up at them. Celestia began to laugh slightly to herself from, I'm assuming, my reaction

"Pony ears are weird, better but weird none the less..." I stated to no one particular this time. Looking back. "So just to be sure after my physical and basic flight training with Shining Armor's top pegasus guard here in the castle for about a week, Princess Twilight sparkle, who I will think up a nickname for later, and her friends will come to 'escort me'," I say making air quotation marks with my hooves before continuing, "and then I begin to study and attempt to figure out my Cutie Mark while also trying to find out why that spell of yours summoned me. On top of all that you and everyone else here want me to try to find my Place here in this wide wide world of Equestria, and make some friends. All after that funeral you promised me I could have." Celestia was listening intently smiling and nodding at me while I listed off everything. "Ok then I would like to request a few things more if that's would be alright with everyone here." This drew looks of curiosity from everyone when suddenly I some green goop, began to fly at me causing me to try and dodge out the way, making the entire chair fall back as I narrowly avoid it.

"Sorry Damocles, Mashed peas are her favorite...." Shining Armor stated almost hypnotized before snapping back to reality as he used his magic to help me up. "Anyways it would depend on what you would be asking for." Luna raised an eyebrow as she proceeded to take a drink of her coffee"

"I would like a Set of Clothes that are equivalent to leather armor and other light armor variants, a Weapon to my design forged from the Crystal forge from the Crystal Empire and to be able to travel to the Griffon Territory as well as Yak Yakistan , Saddle Arabia, and the Land of the Minotaur's and the Zebra's." Luna Did a spit take as even Flurry Heart looked at me in surprise. Unfortunately for me the coffee was still hot and I got a bit scalded giving a slight sound of pain falling back again with a loud thud Luna quickly came and helped me holding a rag for me in her magic.

"I am so sorry Damocles. I did not mean to hurt you with my coffee, I was just so surprised at what you said as I'm sure everyone here was as well..." I got up wiping my self from the coffee the forcing the irritation and the pain down as my skin was matted. Shining Armor got up and slowly made his way over to me Snorting.

"Why do you want those things." He glared at me as if I was threatening the safety of Cadance and Flurry Heart. In my life as a human I have come to learn many things. Never underestimate your opponent, nor overestimate, that leads to certain defeat. Never assume a father who pledged his life to pacifism won't take the life of one threatening his baby. Pick your fights wisely, you never when one may be your last. And in this case, learn to feign more weakness than you can afford to have, deception can be the best friend to a survivor.

Huh... I wonder have changlings thought like this? "Shining Armor, before you blast me out the window from Sun Butt knows how many flights high up, here me out." I back up to an open window that showed the crimson glow of the setting sun against the clouds in the distance. Watching Shining carefully. This is why I hate Lawful good type people... it's so much easier to deal with neutral or chaotic types.

"Then start talking." His eyes narrowed further as he stopped a few feet away from me his horn glowing. Only the hum of Celestia's horn and his and my increased breathing were heard as I attempted to gather my thoughts. As I went to speak Celestia Spoke up.

"Shining Armor, stand down... I understand what he's requesting and why. In case of anything he wants to have some allies in different places of the world to call upon. Should something happen to incapacitate all of us while he is in the middle of his travels he wishes to be able to gain assistance without alerting our captors." She put her cup down and got up turning to face us walking to the both of us. Her voice was stern but not with rage, yet something was screaming at all my instincts to run. So this is what the intensity of a Goddess is.

"That's exactly right.... You see Humans as a whole are far more violent than you would think... we seek to normally attack and destroy that which we do not know so we can tear it apart and study it... some of us have more intelligence and look to other ways than just fighting... but if I a truly screwed up human was taken then it can mean something very dangerous is coming. Griffons I can think I can convince considering their nature. Minotaurs, respect strength and Knowledge. Zebra's are wise and spiritual. Saddle Arabians are powerful in Numbers and Yaks are Stubborn survivors. I wish to better our tides with them all if possible." I quickly try to explain the reasons Celestia listed as if she was reading my mind. oh wait... she's read my memories and realized how I reacted in certain situations, top off shes a few thousand years old and with age comes wisdom she put two and two together to create fish in this world but four in mine.

Shining's horn stopped glowing as he got closer to me no less angry than before but more scrutinizing. "Then why the Armor and Weapons." His voice was almost a growl while he essentially interrogated me.

"My original race did well with tools, so do ponies, and I would like to be able to defend myself effectively if there will be a war, Because I promise I'll be on the front line to Protect this world and those who my Loyalties are." As I say this I step up Shining Armor putting my forehead to his. "And right now, Captain, that means you, Aphrodite, Flurry Heart, Princess Sun Butt, Princess Moon Butt, and your sister Princess Twilight. Make no mistake, I will fight to protect them and if necessary I'll even challenge this worlds Grim Reaper." Shining Began to step back as I pushed forward not about to back down. "And should I end up getting a child for myself I'll fight to protect him even harder than before as at that point I'll have something to call my own blood. Just like you would for your family." Sighing I pull myself away, and look at Shining with a soft smile, the same type he had given me when we first met. "Now, can we stop acting like little kids, I mean, foals and eat dinner? I'm rather hungry." Shining Nods before turning to sit back down by his wife and daughter.

Luna laughed a little. "That would be because you haven't eaten anything really except for the bread crumbs of your meal." I give a nervous and embarrassed look as I move to sit back down, Luna moving to her seat as well. Looking at my food I hear my stomach grumble but I don't move to eat anymore. Instead I look to see if there is anything else. A few sweets, some more salad, a few fruits, nothing appetizing. Celestia must've noticed something as she leans down and whispers into my ear.

"If you would like I can see if the cook can make something more, to you liking... would breakfast meats and some eggs be better for you?" I nod meekly at her and she calls a unicorn servant over. She had a light blue coat with a maid's outfit on and her mane was a mint to light green color her Cutie mark looked to be milkshake on a silver platter. "Would you please have Chef Zest make some biscuit sandwiches with egg white, Apple wood smoked maple sausage and Pepperjack cheese?" Literally the moment she said this my eyes went wide, my mouth gaped a bit and I felt my mouth salivate at the sound of the delicacy. "It would be for my newest acquaintance, and it would be much appreciated if he followed these instructions. For Damocles its something from his lost home that I hope would help him feel more welcome."

The Unicorn looked from Celestia to me with a confused and perturbed look on her face nodding slowly walking away to the kitchen as I hear her mutter to her self. "just what kind of pony eats meat?" Hearing that I feel a bit dejected and my ears droop as for a moment I let my emotions show.

Ofcourse I would be looked at like that... she's right... Ponies don't eat meet... they are vegetarians.. its shocking they even eat eggs. It was at this moment I feel my chair shift slightly and suddenly there is something warm on my back. Much to my own surprise it's Celestia's wing but I shrug it off and shake my head. "As much as I appreciate the gesture Sexy... I don't think it would be a good idea... my mind would give me mixed signals and I kinda don't want to learn about that side of my Anatomy just yet." This drew a heavy blush from Every adult in the room. Huh.. to be fair.... none of us are wearing....clothes.. At that thought I felt a heat start to rise and I adjust myself. "Ummm... Celestia... where would be the Colt's room?" She blushed further and pointed down the hall as i quickly got up and ran. Much to my own enjoyment despite my discomfort, I was bigger than before. That is not to say I didn't try to calm myself down without being perverted, however I learned hooves are hard. Being met with a guard outside of it I asked if he had a bandana or something to cover my eyes. He gave me a confused look but nodded, as he pulled out a scarf like cloth and at my request tied it around my eyes loose enough so i could make out forms and walk properly but tight enough so I couldn't see the full form of anypony in front of me. Curse you socially enforced mental taboo conditioning! Walking back I am met with light laughter and a divine scent my mouth watering as I walk back to my seat. to see something in place of my salad. Licking my lips I pick up one of a few of the small things on the plate I gave it bite and began weeping with joy as the taste danced across my taste buds.

"So uh... Why are you wearing the Blind Fold?" From the Voice I could tell it was Shining Armor. Not wanting to be rude I put my Hoof up to inform him to wait a moment as i swallowed my food and took a drink of water.

"So in my culture.... Its kind of a taboo to be without clothing or armor. And I am 23 years of age which is when, again in my home culture. We begin to have our.... Urges increase to High amounts... I didn't realize this till just now that most of the people I will be seeing will be in fact...without clothes or regalia, so it kinda had a reaction on me..." this drew a laugh from several of the ponies around me. Rolling my eyes behind my Blindfold I go back to happily eating my biscuit sandwiches. It's moments like these I wish time could stop in, Happy moments with good friends...but they aren't your friends are they Rowan.