A New Boy From Another World

As Astral Shadow walked out of his science class after the bell rang, he was stopped by Vice Principal Luna and gulped, "You're here about the fight with those bullies aren't you? I had a feeling there were cameras..."

Luna cleared her throat, "Yes, I am here about that fight, but you're not in trouble. My sister, Principal Celestia wants to talk to you."

Astral raised an eyebrow, "So if I'm not in trouble, why am I being sent to the principal's office?"

Luna told him, "She simply wishes to speak to you about the fact that you've been standing up to bullies that most students are too afraid to."

Astral nodded, following Luna to Celestia's office. When they arrived, Celestia said, "Luna, may I talk to Astral Shadow in private?"

Luna nodded and left the room. Astral Shadow asked her, "So, why am I here if I'm not in trouble?"

Celestia answered, "Two reasons. First off, I'm impressed by your willingness to stand up to bullies like Mr. Biceps and the Rocky Ruff Gang. That's why I'm offering you the position of School Enforcer. As enforcer, you are to break up fights and stop bullying, even if it means taking direct action, you won't be in any trouble if it comes to that."

Astral raised an eyebrow, "Ok, and what's the second reason I'm here?"

Celestia cleared her throat, "I'd like you to explain the nature of that tail of yours. I didn't notice it when I first met you, but it was twitching during your fight with the Rocky Ruff Gang. What is said in this office stays in this office."

Astral Shadow's eyes widened when Celestia mentioned his tail. He didn't bother arguing and let his tail unwrap from around his waist. "I hoped nobody would figure out, but yes, I have a tail. I trust you with keeping this secret. I'm not a human. My home, it's a faraway planet called Planet Vegeta. I left my homeworld for reasons I'd prefer not to discuss. My people are called Saiyans, and we're a warrior race. I may look 16 years old, but I'm actually in my late 20's, it's just how we evolved in order to stay in our prime longer."

Celestia didn't seem completely surprised when Astral told her he was an alien, "Well, I've heard stranger stories, so I have no reason to believe you're lying to me. I promise, not a word of what has been said here will reach the words of anyone else in this school, not even my sister Luna will hear about this. As far as everyone will know, you are simply a very skilled martial artist."

Astral Shadow smiled and wrapped his tail back around his waist, "Thank you Principal Celestia. I have no reason to think you'll tell anyone my secret. As for the enforcer job, I'll gladly accept. Saiyans are violent warriors who fight to conquer, but I always disagreed with those views. I'm not anti-violence, but I believe that strength should be used to protect, not conquer. That's why I left my homeworld, I had no place among the other Saiyans and their addiction to senseless violence."

Celestia smiled, "That was a wise decision Mr. Shadow. I believe that's everything. Perhaps you should be getting to your next class. Here's a note and a hall pass." before handing him two pieces of paper. "Off to class then Astral."

Astral Shadow nodded, "Yes ma'am, thank you." before leaving the office and heading to his next class.

2 Periods Later...

It was finally time for lunch, and Astral Shadow met up with his new friends after he'd gotten his lunch from the line. Rainbow Dash sat next to him and said, "So, you said you'd explain that you were holding back against Buff Biceps the other day?"

The rest of the girls nearly spit out their drinks when Rainbow Dash said this, and Twilight asked, "What!? You were holding back!?"

Astral Shadow nodded, "Yeah, like I told Dash and Zap during class, I'm considered a novice fighter back home, there's much stronger fighters than me where I'm from."

Rarity looked at him and said, "Coming from somebody as strong as you, that frightens me a bit. You said people back at home were violent, but you seem like you wouldn't hurt a fly if you didn't need to."

Astral nodded, swallowing the bite of his burger and saying, "Pretty much, but that attitude is part of why I left home, I didn't have any friends who agreed with my views on violence."

Fluttershy spoke up, "Normally I'm strictly anti-violence, but you're no bully."

Astral smiled, "Thanks Fluttershy." before finishing the last bite of his burger and hearing the bell ring, "Looks like it's back to class." before he left, he thought to himself, "Should I tell them the truth? They seem just as trustworthy as principal Celestia." before saying out loud, "Hey, I want to tell you guys something, but it's not something I feel comfortable talking about at school. Is there a place we can meet after school to talk about it?"

Twilight nodded, "My parents are out of town this week, so my house is fine."

Astral smiled again and said, "Thanks Twilight, I guess we'll meet up there after school then." before throwing his trash away and heading to his next class.