Darkness Deals With... What?

Darkness Deals With... What?
Bonus 1: He Is... What?

By: Major Frostwing

-Six Months Later-

I was hanging out in Twilight's Castle casually reading a book in her library. It was a good read about mana dynamics and the practical uses of raw mana. I wanted to expand my magic repertoire to include more useful spells. I glanced over at the still active portal seeing it ripple slowly. I shrugged as I flicked my wrist a quill and parchment appearing before me before a few notes were scratched onto it's surface. "Maybe if I used a catalyst I could better control the raw mana... It's worth a try." I said to myself with a shrug as the quill quietly wrote out my thoughts. I found my eyes falling on the portal once again. "I wonder what they are all up to." I muttered snapping the book closed with a loud boom. I got to my feet dismissing the quill and parchment before walking over to the portal seeing it ripple before a body flew through it impacting the cold crystal floor. I flicked my wrist taking aim at the intruder.

"Stay right there and don't move." I ordered as the person remain completely still except for the shivering. Then six more bodies came through the portal impacting the first intruder. I kept my gun trained until I noticed their color schemes and clothes. "What the fuck are you all doing on this side of the portal?" I asked dismissing my pistol.

"H-Hey Jon. Do you know where the Princess is?" Sunset asked as I pinched the bridge of my nose sighing rather loudly.

"For fuck's sake." I muttered as I flicked my wrist summoning Moon to my side. "Send a link to Twilight and tell her to come to the library please." I said as Moon nodded closing her eyes before opening them.

"She is on her way." Moon looked to the girls as they finally got themselves untangled. "You all realize this can destabilize this side of the portal."

"Come on Moonie it's only for a day." Pinkie said as she skipped over to us. "Not that much damage can be caused in such a short amount of time." I slapped my forehead with my palm.

"God kill me now." I looked to the doors as Twilight's magical presence made itself known. "About time." Twilight threw open the doors running in only to stop when she noticed the girls.

"Girls? What are you doing here?" Twilight asked stepping forward before she took notice of someone new. "I'm sorry I don't think we have been introduced before. I'm Princess Twilight Sparkle. What's your name?" Twilight asked as I turned my attention to the new girl.

She looks just like Twilight before the whole alico- "I'm gonna guess you are Twilight Sparkle from the other side." I said pointing a thumb at the portal. She quietly nodded her head. "Alright then. So why are you girls over here anyway? Some crazy magic bullshit wrecking the place on your side?" I asked sliding my hands into my pockets.

"No no no. Nothing like that Jon. We just came to visit. I wanted to show the girls Equestria." I cocked an eyebrow before shrugging.

"I'll keep an eye on them Twilight you go back to your experiments. Oh and I looked into that little problem you were having with metal rune enchantments and their practical mana dynamic uses. I almost have it figured it out but I will pass you my notes that I have for now." I pulled my right hand out giving it a flick as a rolled up scroll appeared in front of her. "Tell me if my theory is sound when I get back." I motioned for everyone to follow me. "I might as well keep all of you out of trouble." I said Grabbing My blade holster off of the wall hook on the wall. I slipped it on before summoning both of my blades sliding them home.

As soon as we stepped out of the castle I saw a rampaging hydra going through the town with the guard fighting with it. The girls behind me cowered slightly which I only rolled my eyes stepping forward. "OI SCALES!" I boomed as the hydra looked to me with all five of it's heads before it visibly recoiled at the sight of me. "WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT COMING BACK TO MY FUCKING TOWN!? GET OUT OF HERE BEFORE I GIVE YOU A NEW SET OF HEADS!" The hydra let out a shriek before taking off into the Everfree. "That fucking lizard will never learn." I turned back to the girls as they looked at me in shock. "That was Scales. Him and me had a scuffle a while back when he went on a rampage through Ponyville. He listens to me... Sometimes. Anyway let's continue. I have to stop at home and see Red and Bright."

I looked over my shoulder seeing them collect themselves before catching up with me. "So Jon if you don't mind us asking... What is it you do over here?" I shrugged my shoulders at Rare's question.

"I protect the country from everything that can threaten it. I can show you my workshop when we get to my house." I saw the house coming up as saw Red on the swing with Bright on her lap. I smiled at the sight jogging over as soon as she caught sight of me. She stood off the swing as we embraced in a soft hug. "Morning Red. How has Bright been?" I asked as Red smiled placing a gentle kiss on my cheek.

"He has been sleeping quietly the entire time. Did you finish that magical problem Twilight has been having?" I rolled my eyes letting out an annoyed sigh.

"I would have but apparently these girls decided to come through the portal for a visit." I said jerking a thumb behind me to show the girls. "They wanted to see what Equestria was like. I think they just wanted to see what I do over here to be honest." Red looked past me at the girls before smiling and giving them a small wave.

"Hope you girls aren't squeamish around blood and bodies." Red said as the girls paled. "My sweet loving husband was holding back the entire time over there so if you want to see what he really does I hope you aren't afraid of blood." I gave a light chuckle before kissing Red on the forehead.

"I'm off to show them the room. And after that depending on the news I will be going on patrol." Red nodded as I waved the girls to the house. "Make yourselves at home." I opened the front door leaving it open as the girls followed behind me. right to the basement. "A few rules about my workshop. Touch nothing and don't break anything. Everything is exactly where it needs to be and could be dangerous if disturbed. So please don't make my shop blow up." I turned away from the confused girls walking down the stairs only to be stopped by a huge black metal door that glowed a menacing purple. I flicked my hand as a handle appeared in the magic before I gripped it tight turning it left then right.

A loud boom echoed on the other side of the door before I pushed it open casually revealing another set of stairs and a large cavernous room. I clapped my hands once before flexing my magic as the entire room lit up. "Welcome ladies. To The Workshop." Hundreds of desks and blackboards were scattered about the room each with their own project on them and an entire wall was dedicated to a large map of the world. The entire map was covered in small flags each color coded. "I have to check up on my map and tinker a little on a personal project of mine. So please follow me." I began walking down the steps only hearing shock and aw coming from behind me.

"Who built this?" I heard Sunset ask as I chuckled.

"I built it. Took me a few weeks to get it to the right size. I think I still have a few tonnes of rock just sitting in my storage locker somewhere." I withdrew Umbra and Solaris off my back before the disappeared in a flash of purple.

"You mean to tell me you mined all of this by yourself with no heavy machinery?" AJ asked as I nodded my head.

"Magic does this in a few weeks when machinery would take a few years. Mind the tape." I said walking around a section squared off with tape on the floor. I heard a rumble come from the ceiling which I turned around throwing my magic to the ceiling stopping it. I looked down at the tape seeing RD's foot sitting in the square. "That small square is what functions as the supports for this giant room. Please don't step on them." RD removed her foot as I felt the weight on my magic leave. "I haven't perfected the runic gravity stabilizer just yet. Hence the tape. Avoid them at all costs." I said my anger getting to me.

"Sorry. Geeze. It almost like I would destroy the entire town if I did." I walked right up to RD lifting her off the ground by her shirt.

"You would. Each one is positioned in the precise point where this ineffective system will work. If one fails the weight will begin to collapse the other supports thus putting the entire town of Ponyville underground. That could kill everyone. When I say something in this room you listen are we clear?" I demanded as RD nodded before I released her. "Follow me to the map." When we reached the map I began walking over to the legend just under it looking it over carefully as the numbers moved about constantly.

"So what is this map for?" I heard Twi' ask.

"This map is my strategic map of the world. But it also allows me to keep an eye on plagues and other dangers." I tapped a few runes as the entire map lit up with a magic array showing several colors across it's face. "Right now there is a bit of heat between Equestria and the Minotaur Empire. And they have been getting a little to close to our borders as of late. They will probably issue war against us but they will be easy to put down. They probably see us as weak due to the war two years back against The Griffons." I said looking over the map with a critical eye.

"What about that Yellow spot over Apploosa" Fluttershy asked as I looked at it sighing.

"That was a small plague that popped up affecting their apple trees and most of their food supply. We quarantined the entire town to keep the plague localized and are making good time on curing the trees and soon enough all will be taken care of. The Buffalo are also helping since this was a plague that affected their crops in the past." I shrugged looking away from the town looking more closely at the Everfree seeing it turn red suddenly. I reached up tapping the map square with my magic as all the info was brought to my panel.

"Is something wrong?" Sunset asked as I slammed my fist against the pedestal. All the girls let out a yelp startled as I turned away from the map making my way to the stairs.

"All of you are going through the portal right now." I ordered as Umbra appeared in my hand. "I have work to do in the Everfree."

"Just what the hell is going on that we need to leave right now?" RD asked as the other girls nodded their heads.

"Because The Mino snuck into Equestria and are on their way here. A small fighting force is to slaughter the entire population of Ponyville while I am 'Away'." I said making quotations with my fingers. "According to the rest of the world I am currently in Canterlot helping Celestia with a magical mishap at her school." I pointed to all of them. "YOU ARE ALL LEAVING NOW!" I yelled as the flinched. as I continued up the stairs seeing Red at the top of them. "Can you escort the girls back to the Castle of Friendship while I go deal with a little problem?" I asked as Red smiled to me.

"Of course Jon. Come back safe and sound. Ok?" I gave her a kiss on the lip before running off through the streets.

I flexed my magic surrounding Ponyville in a magical shield before activating the relay on the light poles running through Ponyville activating a siren. Everyone stopped what they were doing and ran home as fast as possible locking their doors and windows. I made a B-Line for the castle kicking the doors open as I made my way to the map. When I got there I saw the girls all sitting it their thrones more than a little annoyed with me.

"Come on Jon you know not to use the system to make us just appear here." Rainbow said as I closed her mouth with a strip of magic.

"The minotaurs are moving in from the Everfree. I will be engaging them just outside of the forest while I need all of you to keep the populace in their homes and out of sight. Twilight send Celestia a message asking for the use of Tier Three magic. From the number I saw I might need it." I saw the girls look a little uncertain before nodding. I saw Spike send the message as I moved over to the window looking out at the forest. It only took a few minutes before a response came through.

"Princess Celestia has granted you access up to Tier Four spells. Just don't destroy the forest." Twilight said as I nodded my head raising my open hand as a bracelet appeared in my hand. I slid it on only to hear the doors open once again.

"I don't see why we have to go back." I heard RD say as I looked to the door to see the outsiders standing there before they noticed the other girls from this side.

"Twilight. Send them through the portal. They are not gonna want to watch this." I said flicking my wrist as my armor snaked across my body encasing my entirely. I walked past the girls as Umbra revved once before I snapped my fingers appearing outside of the shield. "Of course this had to happen today." I said tightening my grip on Umbra waiting for my enemy to appear.

-Inside the Castle of Friendship.-

"I still don't see why we have to leave." RD muttered annoyed.

"It very simple RD. Jon is not going to hold back against these minotaurs. He is going to uphold his duty as The Fist of Equestria. Most people don't want to watch the indiscriminate slaughter of a few hundred lives." I said as the outworlders looked to me. "You have seen first hand what Jon does when holding back. What do you think he is like when he is not limiting the loss of life?" I asked as I heard the other girls sigh.

"Trust what Red is saying girls. Jon cares not for any kind of life if it means he can protect what he has here." Twilight said looking out the window as Jon stood at the ready. "There is another reason for the alarm system that is in place around Ponyville. He doesn't want the people he knows to witness what he does for them. The people would turn on him in a heartbeat if they watched him work." Twilight explained never taking her eyes off of Jon.

"It can't be that bad." PP said with a casual wave of her hand.

"They are right girls." Sunset spoke up to their shock. "I fought Jon... That look in his eyes as we fought was terrifying. He looked as if he wasn't even fighting me. He was just toying with me."

"That's because he was." Twilight said before sighing. "In Jon's eyes... You weren't even worth his time." Those words filled Sunset with dread. "Jon get's his kicks from a good fight and from what I heard from him. He has more fun Fighting Brass Knuckle. He barely mentioned the fight with you and that spoke volumes about his view on it."

"Y-You mean?" Sunset asked as the original girls nodded their heads.

"If he went toe to toe with you only using Umbra and the bare minimum of his magical prowess then you weren't a challenge." I said seeing the hurt on Sunset's face. "That's just how my husband is. But that's not a bad thing. You are one of the few that Jon has fought and hasn't flat out killed. These minotaurs on the other hand... You don't want to watch. It will just remind you of your fight and really see what Jon could have done." I told her setting a hand on her shoulder.

"It's starting." Twilight said as the girls moved to the window to watch only to gape in horror at the corpses that already littered the field. "I should stop you but some need to witness what Jon puts himself through just so we can live peaceful lives." Twilight's eyes never left the fight as Jon slammed his fist through the chest of a Minotaur before throwing him into a line that charged him.

"I think I'm gonna be sick." RD said as another body was torn to shreds with Umbra.

"This is our protector... We have no words for what he goes through." Twilight said with a sad frown. " A man who embraces the mantle of protector. Even if it means people will fear him and label him what he sees himself as." Twilight turned away from the table looking to the outworlders. "You all should go back through the portal. Forget about Jon and his duty to our world. It will help you in the long run." There was a loud thud as Twilight looked back outside the window to see nothing but a red splat against the shield's surface. That's when they heard the laughing. The outworlders looked down to see Jon throw his sword into the chest of a minotaur before charging at a group of them with nothing but his bare hands tearing into them with glee. They all turned away a few of them gagging from the sight.

They all were silent as the laughing and screaming continued. It wasn't long until silence reigned once again and a flash of dark purple revealed Jon once again still wearing his armor with not a speck of blood on him. He removed his helmet revealing his nightmare state. "Minotaur forces eliminated. Send a message to Celestia for a clean up crew. Rainbow. Pinkie. Give the all clear but remain indoors signal. When the clean up is done give the full clear." Jon said as his eyes flicked to the outworlders. "This is why I said you needed to go. Now you see what I like to keep out of the public eye." Jon turned on his heel making his way out of the room. "I am borrowing a shower... I will give my report when I return." The throne door flew open with a flick of the wrist and thundered closed behind him.

After my shower I made my way back towards the throne room to give my full report on the attack. "I really wish those girls didn't have to see that spectacle." I said to myself only to hear a second set of foot steps. I glanced over to see Moon walking beside me.

"I'm here for you Jon and so are the others. You know that you don't have to be alone in this endeavor." I waved her off.

"I don't need to talk about it. I know what I am Moon or have you already forgotten that we have both embraced this. We wear this mantle of blood through all the pain with smiles. We don't deny what we are on the field of battle. Outside of it we try to be as normal as possible." I said calmly only for her to nod her head. "We don't apologize for it we just wish for people to not see it."

"I know Jon... I just wish we didn't have to do this." Moon said only for me to let out a sigh of grief.

"So do I Moon." I reached my destination throwing the doors open before closing them behind me with a shove of magic. I still saw the outworlders and the girls sighing once again. "I am ready to give my report." I said putting my hands behind my back.

"Princess Celestia shall be arriving shortly. She is not happy from what I can tell." Princess Twilight said only for me to shrug. We all waited until twin flashes of light lit up the room one a cobalt blue the other a golden yellow. Before us all stood Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. The girls all bowed as I continued standing.

"Rise girls you know you don't have to do that when it is just us." Celestia said light heartily before turning her attention to me. "Jon... Would you kindly tell me why the girls from the other side of the portal were here to witness what you did against the Minotaurs." I shrugged my shoulders.

"Simple. I told them to leave they didn't listen. I had attackers to repel. Didn't really have the time to force them after I left them in the care of Princess Twilight." I said nonchalantly. "Are you ready for my report on the attack or not?" I asked only to catch the back of Celestia's hand across my face which shattered a section of my disguise on my face. I slowly moved my jaw before turning my head back to face Celestia.

"The damage you caused these girls is catastrophic to their psyches." Celestia said as I only rolled my eyes fixing my disguise. "Do you realize what that can do to someone so young?" Celestia was definitely pissed off with me.

"I do. I also know that your student and her friends recovered in due time. I didn't kill the minotaurs because I just happened to feel like it. I killed them because they would have done the same to everyone in Ponyville. I am not sorry. I did my job. And I will do it again." Celestia let out a sigh.

"Jon... Why are you so difficult? These girls can't even look at you the same way. Doesn't that bother you?" Luna asked as I flicked my eyes to her.

"Yes it does. Will I let it affect my work or how I deal with future threats? No. I care not if they hate me or are afraid of me. They aren't going to be staying in this world." I looked to the outworlders as they all adverted their eyes away from me. "Wipe their minds of this event and send them home if you want. It means little to me if seven more people hate me. Are you finally ready for my report?" I asked getting annoyed.

"Jon. Why can't you see it from their perspe-" My anger finally hit it's boiling point as I became corrupted seizing Celestia in my magical grip yanking her into my awaiting hand. I wrapped my hand tightly around her throat.

"STOP ASKING HOW I FEEL ABOUT THIS! STOP TRYING TO MAKE ME FEEL BAD!" I roared into her face as I brought her to her knees. "DO YOU THINK I DON'T FEEL BAD ABOUT THEM SEEING THAT I AM NOTHING MORE THAN A MURDERING PSYCHOPATH!?" Celestia coughed and gagged in my grip as I wrapped my second hand just so I could wring her neck like a dish towel. "I FEEL LIKE SHIT FOR THEM HAVING TO WITNESS WHAT I DO EVERY FUCKING DAY JUST SO THE PEOPLE I CARE ABOUT DON'T HAVE TO WORRY! FUCK YOU! FUCK YOU FOR THINKING I DON'T CARE! FUCK EVERYTHING YOU HOLD NEAR AND DEAR FOR THINKING I'M NOT HURT BY THIS!" I saw Celestia's eyes begin to roll into the back of her head before I finally released her. "I will give my report later." I said taking a deep breath letting it out slowly as the corruption rescinded.

I turned on my heel making for the doors. I threw a punch shattering the doors under the force as I continued walking. My anger wasn't cooling like I wanted it to. "They constantly want me to express humility to everybody. Don't they realize that Humility makes me second guess in a fight. That is the difference between absolute victory and crushing defeat." I told myself as I made my way towards my destination. Once there I threw open the doors to the library picking up a random book off the shelf using my magic. I sat down on a couch opening the book to the first page. "Reading will help me calm down." I said in a low whisper as I slowly relaxed losing myself in the book.