A New Life Begins

Edited with Grammarly after a LONG slow painful process of major lagging on it.

A new life begins
chapter 12
Repercussions

Things had gotten complex, David had been out of communication keeping his link with Mason closed for fear of him glimpsing the events he saw prior to his arrival here. When Celestia reported what Mason had claimed to have translated. He listened to The Gryphon Ambassador own reports from his representative on the council and sighed. David just stared at the window and the sky as Celestia had mentioned what Mason had translated. And as he drank some of his soda David was thoroughly distracted as Celestia had to half shout to get his attention. "What do you make of this David?"

"Your guess is as good as mine Princess, The question is why they would attempt to inhibit the Guyver Regeneration, much less know when and what would happen. Or what the Guyver was in the first place. I also wanna know who left the door to the Twilight Zone open." The statement caught the ponies off guard. There had been a lot of questions concerning Mason's claim of the Guyver completely remaking his body from the metallic orb. David ignored them.

"Twilight Zone?" Twilight asked of all those here.

"Series of visual stores where bad guys get poetic justice such as being forced to experience all the pain they caused and allowed to happen knowingly and willingly when they had the ability to prevent it., general weirdness such as statues used for displaying clothes coming to life for a month and having the pleasure and experience of living a normal life. One was of an old mare who was a hermit who wanted no visitors because she feared she would let death into her home and she would die painfully. Eventually, she did allow someone in and she and he had a wonderful time together tea and coffee cake I think, and finally he asked if she was ready to go... it turned out that she had died in her sleep in her chair at peace and painlessly. As an example of some stories."

It had caught them all off guard, David was genuinely confused and frustrated. But also angry very much like he was being manipulated and controlled against his will. Approaching him Celestia asked softly, "David what is wrong?"

"I'm being manipulated, put in a position forced to fight again. Not by you... something else. Before... I woke up in the library with Lyra. I had a dream standing in a field naked, I could see images of the many battles flashing before my eyes. except they were not through my eyes as if someone was watching me. Turning around I beheld the sight of a nondescript quadrupedal Alicorn, milky white in color, Mane, and tail flowing and filled with millions of stars. She said..."

"Your Guyver pulled you into the fold in which it remains when unneeded, and I sensed your presence, your noble heart. Your pain. So I guided it to have you emerge, in the World of Equestria. If I could save the people of your world, I would. My Little Ponies need your help Guyver IV. David Jackson. Times of trouble and hardships are upon them. Some they can triumph over. others are beyond their abilities. Only you can help protect them, from these unknown threats."

"Why should I help you? I wanted to die with my world."

"I have given you my blessing. I have granted you the ability to father children with any sentient upon Equestria." He chose to leave out the part of the Alicorn telling him that his friends loved him, "You shall discover the Guyver is not the weapon you believe it to be. Nor are you... But the choice is yours. Help them or don't. I ask that you do.."

"After that, the Bone Serpent attacked, after that when I was with Applejack and Pinkie I had another dream and I said I would help... She said you are not alone... Shortly after that, I felt Mason's Guyver come back to life." Looking up at Celestia the rage in his eyes could be seen...

"I am not mad at you, I am not mad at her for giving me a chance to have a new life or asking for my help." David's emotions were well contained. He knew from experience better than to allow an enemy to make him mad, to irritate him into action. Sun Tzu said If your opponent is of choleric temperament, seek to irritate him.

"I am angry at the one who is forcing me to fight by being here. And when I get my hands on him. I am going to bring the hammer of god down on his fucking head."

David's anger could be felt but he was also extremely calm. Like the calm before the storm. The Princess understood his anger, he had been hoping to rest to heal. As was her desire as well but this unknown enemy was forcing him to once more fight. Celestia knew who had spoken to him, Faust. Her and Luna's mother had brought him and most likely Mason here. If Faust brought them... the implications were terrifying. For Celestia knew that David had yet to unleash all his powers or skills.

For Mason, he wasn't much good at the whole archeology shindig and the fact he quickly got bored out of his skull. Right now he was more interested in sightseeing and having a good time. Despite his anger issues Mason's anger only really came out when he was seriously provoked or his friends were endangered. With Vinyl Scratch beside him, he wondered as he moved through the market area with sadly Daring Do couldn't come with them due to being needed at the dig site but she would be there for the concert her sister was holding later that night. Vinyl was dressed a touch more conservatively than usual She had given Mason a matching set of clothes as she wore a T-Shirt with cut off shorts. She kept her sunglasses on and her mane tied back. The tee shirt was one of her concert shirts Rare ones that were effectively part of the VIP package that she seldom handed out and only to close friends of the family. Considering how the Billowing robes had been destroyed by the Guyver's summons.

It was well known among her fans, and her own subtle way of making sure that everyone knew the colt beside her was under her protection and in her care. Vinyl had, of course, managed to get it into her mind he wasn't a colt. Not after the display with the Minotaur after he nearly disassembled those pirates. Still someone so young inexperienced and more so exotic, a living member of a mythological race. Thankfully Mason understood after the incident with Ahuizotl, he was willing to accept her as an escort. As she was sucking on an iced drink to keep cool thankfully the entire day was a lot cooler than normal as he moved through the Bazaar, of course drawing plenty of stares as he seemed to be enjoying the attention. For once he was being looked at and not brutally attacked. While malls and shops were everywhere in the City of Coin, the Trade District was where street side vendors set up shop.

His sharp ears allowed him to hear the talk of several people around him. Amazed at seeing an actual living human, the Line of comments

"How Did Vinyl get hold of a human colt?"

"What a handsome little chick,"

"He's the one who took out Ahuizotl, doesn't look that impressive!"

"Oh, I wonder if he's virgin!" And that made him blush and instinctively he pulled closer to his Escort. "Yep Virgin!" he heard. The thing about the area was he could sense a number around who apparently were individuals who did no good. It was hard for him to get a good sense of who was the bad ones. But other comments on wishing that they had had the chance to have been the one to find him made his skin crawl.

Feeling her arm around him he looked around the place amazed, "So pretty much anything goes in the City of Coin?" Mason asked.

"For the most part, due to the high volume of trade, several laws that many countries have been a bit laxer. That said it is always advised never to sign any contract here without a trusted legal advisor. Contacts, especially in terms of service such as indentured servitude, is binding on this Island..."

"Servitude?" Mason asked sharply looking to Vinyl.

Looking down at him and instantly she felt the confusion concern and possible outrage at slavery and she went wide-eyed.

"Not what you are thinking Mason." Realizing where his mind was going. Slavery.

"The Contract holder is legally obligated to provide room, board, and medical care for the contracted's needs to maintain an acceptable standard of living. Also, the contracted are not allowed to leave the City of Coin. This keeps them from being abducted. If the contract holder is discovered abusing the contracted, the contract is terminated. Some come here and take out such contracts simply to pay debts, bills. I know some Pony Stallions come here and do such simply to get hold of money so when they start a herd they can have a very large amount of capitol. My brother for one. Now he is out of his contract and the heard master of the mare who held his contract for five years."

Looking him over as she recalled how costly the Medical Treatments her father had to get to cover his expenses were. Her elder brother had come to the City of coin to enter such a contract. Of course, that contract had lead to him fathering several foals with his contract holder. And while at first, it was just sex and reproduction for her, it had grown into far more. Then she recalled how it mirrored Mason's own father! And instantly she bit her lip and pulled him into a tight hug.

Taken back Mason hesitantly hugged her back. and when it was broken he asked, "What was that for?"

"For being you, and despite all, you are very kindhearted. If a bit of a hot head." she said as it was one of the reasons. As she almost considered him a little brother. Almost...But she ruffled his head fur or hair as he called it.

"I was wondering you had mentioned how a stallion is an adult at what 160? How long do ponies live?

"Anywhere between 850 to 1000 years old on average. How long do humans live?"

Recalling David telling him the Guyver has prolonged his life the shock of how long ponies lived and then he smiled as Mason smirked, "The Guyver retards the aging process. Prolonging the life of its master. David and I have the same enhancements. And one of the doctors said he could push 1500 years easily if not more. Otherwise maybe a hundred years." it surprised her that humans had such short lives and that he could outlive her!. She would have to tell Daring but even the shortest-lived races only lived 500-600 years. With such a short lifespan... it would help contribute to the myths.

Right now Vinyl was glad that he was under the protection of Princess Cadance as well as Councilors Strongwind and Sea Diver. Also, talks of Princesses Celestia and Luna arriving within a few days at most with David she hoped would keep other council members from attempting to strong arm Mason. Although she had a feeling how badly that would end.

Heading through the market he instantly homed in on several vendors with weapons such as swords spears, as they headed over he began looking over some of the works from Canterlot but focused mostly on the Blades from Neighpon. Of course, the merchant was a vulpine with silver fur perhaps a Kitsune but it was very hard to tell. They were tricksters if she recalled lore properly from her visit.

"Genuine Blades from Neighponese Empire" the Old Vulpine smiled, and as he looked over the weapons while the Katanas were nice, he was actually looking at the Wakasashi's and Tantos, as well as Kunai throwing knives and of course Shurkans. Sadly he learned that anything that wasn't form fitting the Guyver tended to destroy when he summoned it. As he lifted up one of the Throwing stars he smiled.

"Maybe but clearly not Ninja made."

And the vulpine lifted an eyebrow and in a bit of an annoyed voice said, "And what would a young colt know of the Ninja?"

"Well from what I know where I come from most Shurikens, Throwing Stars were crafted from things like discarded sheets of scrap metal." He said getting a rise out of the vulpine who looked at the boy with a critical eye.

Motioning to some of the other weapons like Sai, "Most weapons were more often tools of the common folk, such as farming tools, things that could be expected to be carried openly without trouble." And then to the Black Ninja outfit on a mannequin, "Even the Black suit came from folklore I believe from puppet shows where the puppeteers would be against a black fabric to hide, but true ninja actually hid in plain sight. The Gardener in the Garden, the maid in your mansion. They hid by looking and acting as if they belonged there. But don't get me wrong I personally like the whole black stealth look, it's intimidating in the right circumstances for spies and assassins."

Mason looked at the Vulpine who seemed to be shocked and taken back by his statement. Mason being the self-proclaimed stealth expert or ninja of the Guyver forces, studied up heavily on the legendary stealth warriors. Then the Vulpine burst out laughing in a deep heavy voice, and then with a composure, the male's eyes twinkled with Mirth. And then Said, "You are very well informed for a human so young. I have something for one so young but knowledgeable."

And reaching over to a chest the Vulpine unlocked and pulled out a cherry wood box with Intricate carvings of Flowers. "I have also heard of your triumph over the Pirate King..." he said and then placed the box on the table and opened up and showed him two black bracer's and on each one held in its own sleeve... "The Bracers are enchanted with a subtle magic that when the Kunai is thrown it will recall the blade magically after a moment or two. Said to be worn by the Master of the Poniwabanshu," And with it, he offered the Bracers "Here try them," And he motioned Mason to head over to a block that had a Large Block of wood as Vinyl asked.

"How did you know about that, that's something from what Daring said Ninja kept as obscure as possible in Neighpon..."

"Well, David noted several parallels in our cultures. There were plenty of stories, TV shows, movies and legends of the Mythical ninja warriors. Being the self-proclaimed ninja of the Guyvers I studied up on stealth a lot including the Ninja." Once the bracers were secure Mason took a marvel at how snug and form fitting they were able to slide up under the sleeves of just about any outfit inconspicuously. They would surely not be destroyed in the Guyver's summoning as he smiled and pulled one of the Kunai out as it was flat black, as he was surprised that there was no shine to the blade and then slipping his finger into the ring he spun it around a few times and then threw it as it spun through the air.

As the Blade stuck deep in the wood thanks to Mason's strength he used his natural speed and strength to Fling blade after blade. allowing them to stab deep. And in a moment. all eight blades were stuck in the wood almost to the handle deep, and after a few moments, it became clear to Mason he needed serious practice on his knife throwing skills. while he wasn't off the target... "I need more practice..." And moments later the Blades vanished and then appeared back in the sleeves...

Vinyl was surprised. "Incredible..." she said and as they turned around... the Vulpine and even the Stand was gone... It stunned and surprised them leaving Vinyl holding the cherry wood box.

"Wha...Where did he go?" And there was only a piece of paper where the stand was as Vinyl took it and read it that said...

"May these blades serve you when even the most powerful of armor and weapons would be a hindrance."

The Nightmare Forces were not happy. Exactly as he intended. Still being kept in a jar that could contain them and he was channeling their hateful energy into the Black Crystals. Each one charging slowly so that they could generate enemies the Guyvers Mason and David could and would fight without holding back. Something designed simply to kill without remorse, hesitation. it should encourage them to hold nothing back.

"Don't worry my pretty. Once I have a solid sample of Luna's DNA I should be able to grow a body to allow you to inhabit, Without a soul of its own you should be locked in her body. I will need to put in several safeguards to make sure you know who your master is... Nightmare Moon." he said with an evil smirk.

As Celestia and Luna were dealing with perhaps more bureaucratic nonsense than ever before. She had expected it with Nightmare Moon's return and of course, that was compounded by the fact David was a human or mythological creature, compounded by the Bone Serpent, David killing the creature with virtually no trouble. Then the revelation that some entity had intentionally brought the creatures back to life that had at this point been considered almost legendary. Followed by the fact that there were twelve more intending to be unleashed on the countryside. The whole situation had erupted into a firestorm.

She felt Luna behind her as she sat on the bed who started to brush her mane starting near her ears. Closing her eyes, the very thought this unknown figure might target her sister while she was so weak... infuriated her.

"A Thousand years day and night no wonder you are so tense Celly," she said. "You fear what David said will come to pass, an attack on me?"

Although she was younger in many ways Lulu her little sister was more mature. "David has caused such an uproar, I know it was not his intent but he has so many concerned over what he has laid claim to. And I can not deny that there was clear intent to cause death and destruction. I would never have asked him to speak if I know he would have been so angry and blunt. I was impressed with how he handled the nobles, and it blinded me to the fall out he could suffer. I should have known he wasn't ready to speak in front of the nobles."

"He wasn't Celly?" Luna asked, surprised. "When I heard him speak he sounded like he was very ready to deal with the nobles from the beginning." With a smile, Luna continued brushing her sister's mane as she had long ago. So much had changed, and there were plenty of fears surrounding the human Stallion. Everything that transpired, The wild rumors. In a few days whereas the most pressing matters were of her return and the meaning of the future of Equestria... Now it was all focused on David.

"I have received half a dozen petitions from all sorts of nobles, and administrators." Celestia sighed. She was not intimidated by them, nor frightened save for the harm it could cause. "I was rather amused when David commented on breaking something upside their thick skulls. But most of them are so used to getting their own ways outside of dealing with me."

"They rather are offended that David refuses to be manipulated by them, nor intimidated," Luna said.

Holding Celestia's mane as she glided the brush through the long strands she replied "Exactly, the fact he won't simply give them what they want has them in a bit of an uproar. Many of them have submitted petitions of forcibly removing the Armor from him. Imprisonment. She ran through the questions circulating through various papers some tabloids, more fit for toilet tissue than reading.

Princesses harboring Armored Human?!". Along the side of the picture were numerous quotes from all across the country.

"It's frightening, you know? A mythological being with such powerful armor? What if he turns on the princesses?"
-Desert Rose

"Violence happens I suppose. One way or another this, 'David' chap helped save Ponyville. Might have been a bit more brutal than some find palatable, but he did what he had to I suppose. One who's risking their lives for a whole city must count for something, yes?"
-Francis 'Fancy' Oliver Pantero

"Where did that thing come from anyways? How do we know for sure this human has nothing to do with the Returned of the Bone Serpents?!."
-Silver Goodwing

"Killing is immoral, period. I don't care if a princess or a monster does it. Demons kill, monsters kill, beasts kill; heroes don't. Equestria has solved plenty of its problems with less drastic means, we need to stay civilized with our problems. Not sic Mythical murder monster on them."
-Anonymous

"But if the Bone Serpent had not been killed, it would have devoured virtually every pony in Ponyville. And according to all reports the human despite having the power to kill it at once held back and only used lethal force at Princess Celestia's command. "
-Pear Blossoms

"I'm honestly trying to worry with morals here. How many fillies and colts you think saw what happened that day, be it by being present during the slaughter or seeing pictures of it? Violent exposure is never good for any upbringing. I'm certain this 'David' character would agree given his first course of action."
-Anonymous

"Has he done anything Wrong?" Luna asked.

"Well, that is debatable. Some are considering a claim of assault on Royalty, but I expect that to fall out considering our Nephew threw the first punch, and few wish to defend him because of his attitude." With a deep sigh, Celestia said. "They simply fear the unknown."

Luna almost Snorted as she brushed out Celestia's tail now as her older sister murred and gave a half wicker half whiny. "We both know how that would have ended a thousand years ago."

"Honor Duel and most likely Blue Blood Laying on the ground at the very least battered and bruised with cuts all over his body." She said.

"You don't think he would simply kill Blue Blood?" Luna asked her sister. She already knew the answer of course.

"I have no doubt David will kill if he feels the need is justified." Celestia said, "To prove a point, he would have to be very hard pressed.."

"Then I fail to see what recourse they have to make these demands. Perhaps another one of those news conferences before we depart for the City of Coin."

Celestia turned to look at her sister as She cast her head down some. "You know as well as I do Celly, the staff are nervous around me, fearful. Many of them are the Foals and grand foals of those who served before my transformation. If you were to depart and leave me behind they would fear me trying to take over...." Luna said sadly.

In truth, Celestia knew that it would take a long time for ponies to once more trust Luna. A thousand years was for ponies no short time. But there were some who still held very clear memories of their parents and grandparents telling them of Luna and the horrible transformation into Nightmare Moon. As well as the pain and death caused. Celestia recalled how a large number of her subjects had feared she would succumb to madness and despair. And Luna was correct if she was left here without her, there would be fear of a possible take over. Had 50,000 years passed instead of a thousand it might not be as bad. And for her part, she did not wish to be parted from her sister anytime soon.

"Lulu, I am so sorry you have to endure this," Celestia said.

And as Luna embraced Celestia "It is my own fault for listening and heeding Discord's words keeping this to myself instead of seeking your counsel. My arrogance was my downfall."

With Celestia needing to Lower the Sun and Raise the moon now she slowly carefully allowed Luna to let go of her. Even now she could feel her powers recovering.

A mix of Rock n' Roll and Heavy Metal was the best way Mason could describe Vinyl Scratch's music. He didn't entirely recognize much if any of the songs. A few similarities, but nothing he could identify. But it was a high energy beat. Looking down on the Concert he could see Scratch starting to wind it down from the closed VIP. Vinyl had expressly forbidden him from heading down to the crowd not wanting a repeat of someone slipping a drug into his drink and hauling him outta there. So Right now he was with the VIP clientele which had several of Scratch's security there. Able to look down on the party was a new experience as Daring remained beside him along with Princess Cadance.

The high energy concert had plenty of them waving their hands and dancing. Of course the Final song Mason recognized as being a variation of Bad Romance of Lady Gaga

Of course in the VIP Room, it was fairly noisy with Ponies, Gryphons, Minotaur, Hippogryph, and the Dragon security Vinyl employed. Still, he chose to avoid attempting to get hold of anything alcoholic, not that it would affect him unless he had anything short of High Proof liquor. Still, he wished David had been here for the party. Right now he was shutting Mason out of their link. Which concerned him. Still, If David needed his help he would reach out until then.

As the concert came to an end he could almost feel Daring's excitement as she screamed, "That's My Sister!" More a proud statement seeing the true self of her sister as she was dressed a bit laxer. Cadance smiled as she said,

"Sometimes I wonder how anyone can consider something so loud you have to wear earplugs music." She said with a chuckle.

"Oh give it time. It'll catch on." Mason said with a smile. "It better otherwise the next few centuries are going to be dreadful without decent music."

"You have Music like this as well?" Daring asked.

"Yep," Mason said with a smile. "Rock N' Roll, and Heavy Metal."

Cadance could only roll her eyes as she chuckled. Mason was definitely having a good time as he sat back into a couch. Of course Scratch was making her way through the back hallways. Cadance was pleased that most had chosen to keep some distance from Mason. Apparently, none wanted to risk angering a protective Alicorn, Try as she might Cadance couldn't keep from thinking of Mason as a colt of 140. After their abduction, despite knowing Mason had a powerful magical armor she was downright paranoid for his safety. There were plenty of dangers Mason might not be able to handle armor notwithstanding. Perhaps once she had met David and got a better feel for this strange stallion. Celestia was a very good judge of character.

"YE-OW!" Vinyl all but screamed when she entered the room the high energy of the final show for the next few days. To give her a chance to recharge and recover from the parties. Coming in as she was instantly hugged by Darring. The two shared a kiss, not a kiss on the cheek but a full-on lip lock tongue wrestle, which caused Mason to blush scarlet. A Gryphon band member had distracted Mason as he said.

"Gonna have to get used to that if you keep hanging around Vinyl." He said. Whereas Vinyl was in an open cleavage leather outfit with Lace Arm gloves that reminded him of one of Madonna's outfits from a concert, The Golden Gryphon Hawkeye as he was called was much more punk in style with Spiked Bracers, of course Mason discovered earlier they simply very shiny rubber that reflected light well like metal spikes. That way no one would have an accident on stage.

Of course, Vinyl having come up tussled Mason's hair as she said, "So what ya think?"

"Incredible! First time I had a chance to go to a concert much less be invited to the VIP rooms!" He said as he couldn't escape Vinyl's strong hug which pulled his face almost into her cleavage. Of course, the whistles had gotten plenty of blood going to his face as he couldn't help resist feeling aroused at her embraced she, of course, broke the hug before she pulled him down to the couch as Daring sat on the other side Both of them protecting him as Cadance smiled.

"Well, I must depart and await Celestia and Luna's arrivals tomorrow. I assume Mason will be safe with you two?"

"Oh, absolutely Princess!" Vinyl said pulling him into a headlock and giving him a noogie on the head.

"Well then take care, you three." She said and began to depart allowing them to enjoy the after party. Having heard Mason talk about the music of his land Hawkeye said.

"I heard Mason talking how humans have music like yours in his lands." Hawkeye didn't know entirely all the details other than Mason

Instantly Vinyl perked up as she said, "Oh Awesome! Can you remember any songs or pieces of music?" And with it, Mason was instantly assaulted with a number of questions by Vinyl. Mason Glared at Hawkeye in a good-natured way as he tossed Vinyl a notebook as she put a few notes on it as Mason did manage to recall some song lyrics. Sharing with her Freedom's Call Warriors, Warriors of Light , and Land of the Light .

As the first of Many songs as he was surprised how easily he recalled the Lyrics. Then again memory recall began much easier after the guyver's bonding. Mason would be up for several hours as Vinyl and some of her band members took notes down on tunes beats, Daring simply enjoyed seeing Mason happy.

As they walked through the palace David was being escorted by a member of the Solar Guard to his private quarters. A little out of it from the issues of the Day he was more or less not actually paying to much attention where he was going and finally. The Sun was still in the sky slowly setting as the time of night As apparently, Celestia was changing the day to night. He wasn't sure exactly how much he believed that Celestia Raised and lowered the Sun, as well as the moon. Apparently, the duties of the night were supposed to be her sister's domains. Taken over by Celestia a thousand years ago, and those duties were being slowly returned to her sister.

As they reached the base of a Tower the Guard said, "Here you are sir."

Drawn out of his slight daze he looked at the Guard and then up to the tower that had to be at least 100 feet high 40 foot around with a spiral staircase. The Incline was gentle enough that it would not be painful to walk. Around the tower, as he began climbing it after thanking the Guard. It was a very wide tower almost as wide as it was high. There was also thankfully an Elevator that went to the top similar to those ornate cage elevators.

"If you walk up the stairs you will find the view quite impressive. It looks out over the countryside. One of the best views in all canterlot."

David gave an exasperated sigh. "A simple room would have been more my style." he got a look from the guard.

"Sir?" She said.

"Oh sorry I just don't like all the fuss and muss over me," he said.

The Mare blinked and after a few moments, she laughed softly. "This is the Canterlot residence of Twilight Sparkle. She requested that you and her friends stay with her while you are in Canterlot as her guest."

Blinking the Mare guard smiled as she said, "Have a pleasant evening sir." She said as she remained stoic and began heading off. Of course, as she did so he caught sight of her sashaying her hips from side to side as her armor exaggerated the movements. Taking her advice he chose to walk up the stairs and for the first few loops around it was hard to see over the palace wall but once he got to the upper half he could see out over the entire countryside and see part of it made David rush up the last of the steps until he could see across the entire land for miles around.

The sight was incredible. He could see out over the Farming city of Ponyville. The Patchwork of farm spread out as far as the eye could see across the eastern lands, While the actual city of ponyville was in the center of it he could see the community was spread out. And the area was not simply pure farmlands it was all broken up with roads and paths. Like a rural city in the time of the forties from what he could see that there were a number of houses large ones, it looked like as he narrowed his eyes. He didn't have eagle vision but his eyes were a bit better than the average human and could see that the building even from miles away had to be the size of a two or three story building and looked almost like a barn in size.

It made sense that most houses for herds would be large, to accommodate up to 10 adults and who knows how many foals. He could spot the apple trees and the apple farm, the signs of his battle with the serpent were visible with the massive gouges the serpent tore through the landscape. He also noted the layout of the various houses and saw that the majority of them were around the farms. And was thinking that if they housed workers for the farms it made sense for easy transit to the fields. The other thing was there was a line of train tracks and of course, some of them headed off in the distance. And there was no smog or smoke save from the chimneys of a few houses. Magic taking the place of fossil fuels the Equestrians were a lot more eco-friendly. With their long life spans, they had a natural long-term view of environmental conservation.

This world was worth fighting for. Turning to leave the terrace he could hear Twilight as she was fretting over something, as she grunted out. "Where is Barb when I need her?!" Slowly David began to walk inside the area and he was surprised at the interior space. Spiraling down was a gentle incline of a ramp. And as expected there were shelves upon shelves of books. but the size of it was like a massive library, and with it he gave a slight chuckle seeing her with several trunks open and a large number of books on the table. Some levitating.

"And what are you doing with all those books?" David asked seeing as she was apparently trying to pack up the entire library. "Looks like you are trying to fit the entire library inside those footlockers."

"Oh David," she said and turned around as she was surprised and he blinked at what he saw, Twilight was wearing glasses! The rims were black with large angular lenses as she looked at him with a smile.

"David!" She looked around, "Oh just trying to make sure we have all possible reference material for the Ruins."

The glasses made Twilight look absolutely like a total Nerd! And it completed her image of a school girl, as he found it the cutest most attractive thing possible. "I love the glasses, Why don't you wear them all the time?"

Blinking as she looked at him and said "Oh I forgot I had them on!" she said almost panicking as he walked down the stairs as she processed his emotions and his words. realizing he wasn't mocking her. It left her dumbfounded, she always felt that they made her look silly as she said.

"Normally I wear contacts lenses." She said with a blush.

As he looked the books over and asked, "Perhaps I can help narrow down what you need to take. First off the City of Coin, what race held dominion of the island?"

"Oh," Twilight said off the top of her head, "The Crystal Empire. before King Sombra pulled all the Crystal Ponies into some pocket dimension along with all of their cities. King Sombra used it as a Prison island."

"In that case, any records of such a place would be inside the Cities of the Crystal Ponies. That's assuming Sombra or the Crystal Empire was aware of the ruins at all. Mason's Translation indicates that it was undiscovered and according to experts that it was built before Equestria was founded."

"So there would be no records at all," Twilight said as she looked over at all the books. At how much she had pulled out.

"Not entirely, The Gryphons and Zebra had access to the Great Trade Sea before the founding of Equestria right?"

"Yes YES!" Twilight said. as she looked at all the books, and instantly her heart sunk as she had even more work to do not only sorting what books she had on the Gryphons and Zebra, and then narrowing it down to the myths of legendary creatures. But also of needing to put most of them away. She actually got dejected.

As he took an armful of books as he said, "Alright, let me help you put them away."

Finally having managed to get a beat out for those songs he recounted to Vinyl and her band. Right now the band was intent on actually making sure that he got credit and royalties. And while he had openly said that he didn't write them. to Vinyl she felt it was absolutely important he be credited with them as they were part of his culture. A Unique taste of music. But after several hours of brainstorming and a host of other things. Mason was ready to hit the sack, having just gotten out of the shower and dried off he had gotten hold of some clothes thanks to the trips to the store he got his black robes from.

The bed was incredibly large for one person or pony. The usher told him that as a Pony room most stallions had a herd of 4-6 mares and they all shared the same bed. Which made it necessary for a large sturdy design as it was lower to the ground than a normal human bed. And as he looked around seeing he had the place all to himself climbed into bed after drying off naked. Tired and fatigued it was mental exhaustion. The recovery from the events at the prison, the meeting with the Councilors, then the concert the entire day had been one roller coaster. Down and up and then now he was crashing mentally.

Moving under the covers he sighed allowing the clean sheets to comfort him as the cool of the evening air was getting chilly due to the winds blowing in from the trade sea. After a short while, he heard the door to the room being unlocked. And upon sitting up he was surprised when Vinyl and Daring had come into the room as he was about to ask them they disrobed. It made his eyes go wide as he was left flabbergasted. His eyes roamed over their large breasts waists, hips and of course on to their more private parts. All it did was make Vinyl and Daring giggle and laugh softly. Mason was left staring wide-eyed as the two mares slowly slipped to the bed on either side and slowly began climbing up under the covers with him.

"W-what are you doing in my room?" he managed to get out as Daring and Vinyl pulled him into a hug from each side. As they laid beside him Vinyl giggle.

"Your room? Silly, this is my suite. I had you put on my roommates with me and my sister!" Vinyl giggled Feeling his skin against her breasts as Daring slowly came up and nuzzled. They could feel his confusion and fatigue. Daring kissed him on the forehead

"This is normal for us." she explained, "Pony herds often sleep together, The stallion at the center with his mares or mare friends around him," she said and as she made sure to do her best not to stimulate him, Vinyl nickered some.

"It's alright Mason," she said nuzzling. She wrapped her arms around him as she kissed him on his cheek. "Just relax and enjoy our companionship for the night."

With two beautiful mares beside him nuzzled up closed to him he could feel their naked bodies running against his skin as the soft velvet of their coats was electrifying. As he felt himself starting to grow aroused Vinyl had kissed him on the cheek and with her horn glowing he felt his arousal abate some once a slight tingle ran through his body. "There now you can get some sleep without needing to worry about other things Sweet little stallion," she said nuzzling his neck.

With his arousal abating Mason smiled softly confused but as they laid beside him he allowed their warmth and companionship to help ease him into a deep sleep.

It was almost midnight by the time Twilight and David got most of the books put away save two or three that had legends of mythical creatures. With none of the other mares showing up as it made David wonder where they were. He had a suspicion but wanted twilight to confirm it. "Twilight, It's almost midnight none of the other mares have shown up."

"Oh they're staying with friends in Canterlot, Barb and Rarity are with Fleur di Lis on Maternity Fashions. Applejack's with some family who have been delivering goods for export. Rainbow's off trying to show her stuff with the Wonderbolts. Pinkie's most likely gonna party all night long. Lyra's helping with her notes and the canterlot university, and Fluttershy's staying with her parents who are in Canterlot for business." She said in an almost clinical list.

"So we have the entire place to us for the night huh?" David said coming closer.

"Yep!" She was oblivious to the implications for a few moments when she went stiff. And her magic dropped a book she was levitating as she felt David's strong hands on her shoulders as he spoke softly.

"Oh really?" he asked softly and pulling her back as he could feel her tail spritzing against his groin. As he slowly inhaled her scent leaning down to nibble one of her pony ears he sighed. Slowly his arms slid down her arms and held her softly.

"So are you up for that... in-depth examination," he asked in a soft whisper.

Instantly Twilight shivered as David allowed his hands to roam down to her blouse as he licked his lips and slowly carefully turned her to look at him.