A Saiyan Among Ponies
Special #1
Previous ChapterAuthor's Note
So I had this idea a while back and decided to just role with it. Enjoy.
Special #1
Two months have passed since Johann’s adventure with Pinkie Pie,and his welcome to Ponyville party. Since then Johann has received many requests and favors from ponies across town. From helping ponies lift heavy objects to delivering packages to far off cities the postal service could not reach in time.
Another thing that had occurred was the development of Scootaloo training, the little filly was now able to slightly hover off the ground and use her wings to push her forward. However, Johann began to notice that anytime, he would offer to take the filly home she would instantly begin to sweat and stammer, and would kindly refuse his offer,before leaving at a hurried pass.
Even though Johann has been making a decent profit from his odd jobbing, He still found that one thing that would cause him both grief and annoyance. “NO MEAT!!!” He screamed in anger while training in the gravity room now set to eighty times normal earth's gravity.
Yes for all the bits he posses Johann could not buy the one thing he craved most. It wasn't that he felt ashamed that he ate meat considering that Equestria had civil carnivores,but that he would feel guilty as he is good friend with Fluttershy. During which on one of his odd job requests sent by Fluttershy herself to help her gather herbs from the Everfree Forest, Johann found spending time with Fluttershy quite enjoyable.
However, Johann quickly learned that Fluttershy has been distress as some of her “fish friends” as she called them went missing. Johann was now feeling guilty as for the week prior he had been rarely out to fish thinking that since fish couldn't speak that he could eat them with no fear or worries. But it seemed his hopes were crushed having heard Fluttershy speak those words. And from then on he promised to himself not to eat a single living creature in Equestria again.
Which now brings us to a protein crave saiyan wanting nothing more than to enjoy the taste treat that was meat. “Even though nuts,and beans are a good source of protein they just don't compare to actual meat.” He groaned as he clenched his stomach as it released a growl that could scare a hydra away.
Crawling to the machine that manipulated the gravity, Johann pressed the stop button restoring the gravity to normal, and he flipped on the floor still holding growling stomach. “Guess it time for breakfast.”
Slowly rising onto his feet Johann walked out the door and made his way down the hall to the kitchen. Opening the fridge he rummaged through the contents to see what would be appealing to eat. As Johann spent his third week in town he came to the conclusion that ponies diet consist of either fruits,vegetables or baked goods and pastries. While the food of this world was absolutely tasty they still couldn't hold a candle to a juicy salmon fillet.
Deciding to settle for a few apples that he purchased from Applejack the day prior Johann quickly sat himself down in the kitchen table to enjoy his meal. As he was finishing his second apple,Johann heard a knock at his door and quickly made his way to it. Opening the door Johann smiled as a grey furred pegasus mare with blond mane and golden eyes,wearing a brown vest,and hat stood at his doorstep. “Well good morning Ditzy, how are you this fine morning.”
The grey pegasus blushed lightly as the saiyan used her real name. “You know you'reone of the few creatures to use my actual name.” She smiled as she rubbed her left leg with her right hoof.
Johann knew Ditzy real name after delivering a cake that Pinkie had requested be delivered on her birthday courtesy of her daughter's Dinky and Sparkler Do who saved their bits to buy it for her special day. Johann was well aware that she was used to being called ”Derpy” by others do to her clumsiness, but he found that rather enjoyable about the mare. “Yeah I know,but hey it's your real name,and as such you should be addressed by it.” clapping his hands together and rubbing them Johann smiled once more
“So what have you got for me to day Ditzy?”
Ditzy's ears perked up as she craned her neck to her bag which she uses to hold all the letter she delivers. Turning her head back she pulled a single letter and newspaper. “Heer oh goo” she mutter as she held the items in her mouth.
Johann retrieved the papers from the mail mare and had a puzzled look as he received the newspaper,which usually was delivered by her daughter Dinky. “How come Dinky isn't delivering the newspaper today?”
DItzy smiled as she pulled a little pamphlet from the left side of her saddle bag. The pamphlet showed an image of a few images of different kinds of statues. “She and her sister Sparkler are on a field trip through a museum with her class in Manehattan. She wanted me to make sure that you got today paper.”
Johann smiled happily as he held a hand to his chest. “Aww even when she's not here she finds a way for me to enjoy the newspaper.” Putting the newspaper under his armpit Johann reached into his pocket and pulled out ten bits. “Well you make sure that I said thank you when she gets back.”
Ditzy grabbed the bit with her left wing and placed it in her front vest pocket. “Will do,well see you around Johann.” The mail mare waved goodbye as she took off into the air and accidentally bump into his mailbox as she passed it,to which she turned to him with concerns by her mistake only to smile as Johann waved it off like it was no big deal as she looked to him with concerns, but sighs in relief when he says it's no problem.
Before head back inside Johann took a moment to enjoy the scenery as a few birds flew the air to their respected nests while chirping a happy tune. If there was one thing Johann enjoyed most about Equestria besides the friends he’s made,it was the beautiful scenery that the land always gave off,like something out of a fairy tale,or children's cartoon.
Closing the door behind him as he walked back inside, Johann walked over to his couch and sat down on it while opening the newspaper and reading through it.”Hmmm seems like the Wonderbolts are going to be having a show in Filydelphia next week,wonder if Dash is going to be part of the routine.” Flipping through the pages Johann moved to look at the front and stopped on an article that caught his eyes immediately. “Royal vaults broken into last night? He read aloud the headline of the Newspaper. “Royal Canterlot vault was broken into last night as the powerful alicorn amulet went missing during routine check ups last night at 11pm. The princess has ordered that all her subjects be on high alert,and keep an eye out for it and not to try anything heroic, and report to the royal guard immediately.”
Placing the newspaper down on his lap Johann took a moment to think to himself as he leaned back in his seat. “If I'm not mistaken, the alicorn amulet has the power to grant anyone the abilities of an alicorn.” He thought aloud. “If that's the case I'm sure Twilight and her friends will most likely be on the job to help find it.”
Placing the newspaper aside Johann turned his attention to the single letter that he received today. Looking at the piece of paper Johann could see that an image of Twilight’s cutie mark was stamped on the seal on the letter. “Well speaking of Twilight.” Carefully opening the letter as not to damage the letter inside Johann gently tore off the top and pulled out the paper inside and read it aloud.
Dear Johann,
Due to some events of the vault theft me and the rest of the girls and spike have been summoned to help Princesses investigate the crime scene.
‘Called it’ He thought with a grin as he continued reading.
Since we'll be away I won't be able to pick up new couch from quill and sofas today,and would like to formally request your help.
‘Oh yeah Applejack bucked the old one out the window during my welcome party when she had too much hard cider. Oh man what I would have done to have a camera when she realized what she had done.’ He chuckled to himself as be pressed on.
I've already informed the shop owner of your arrival and have already paid for it. And the door to the castle is unlocked for you. So if you can do drop it off in my castle that would be wonderful.
Your friend Twilight Sparkle.
“Well looks like I know what I'm doing today.” jumping to his feet Johann made his way to the door and carefully slipped on his boots and made sure that he had some bits in case he decided to do some shopping after his job.
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Once he picked up the large couch from the shop Johann made his way towards Twilight’s castle. As he walked through the town with the couch square on his shoulder ponies would often wave to him saying good morning, to which he gladly returned the favor. Soon he found himself at the foot steps to the castle and made his way up the stairs to the front door. As was written in Twilight's letter the door was unlocked and made his way inside.
Careful not to break anything as he walked inside and through the halls of the castle,Johann made it into the living room to which he gently placed the couch down and smiled. As he took a satisfied breath of relief the sound of something metal could be heard falling from down the hall. Poking his head out of the room Johann listened once more for another sound. The sound of something being moved around could be heard coming from down the hallway.
Slowly and carefully Johann made his way towards the sounds. ‘A robber? In this town? Not on my watch they don't, especially not my friends house.’ He thought internally as he soon reached the room from which the sounds were emanating from. Poking his head in Johann could see that he was in the library. Looking around inside the only thing Johann saw that was out of the ordinary purple mirror connected to some strange device.
Stepping into the room Johann couldn't sense the presence or energy of any other being. As he walked into the library he made his way towards the odd mirror to give it further inspections. With him being up close Johann could see at the top of the machine was a brown book with a yellow and purple sun/star on the cover. “What's this thing supposed to bed?” He wonder aloud.
“Well obviously it's a magical mirror.” voice came from behind Johann.
“GAAHH” He held in surprise as she jumped to the side and assumed a fighting stance as he eyed the source of the voice. The culprit was creature that stood as tall as Celestia and was a mix match of different sorts of animals. A long body narrow body with a goat head.
“Easy there kung fu magoo I'm not a threat…..well maybe not to other sanity.” The begin chuckled as it took a bow. “The name is Discord God of chaos and disharmony,at your annoyance.” He said removing his head and ripping it like a hat.
Johann felt a shiver run up his spine by this action, but quickly shook it off. “Right I remember reading about you from Twilight’s notes, your friends with Fluttershy.”
Rolling his head back onto his shoulders Discord gave a light chuckle. “Well it's good to see that someone new already knows about me, however.” Discord snapped his fingers making a giant magnifying glass appear making his eye look enormous while looking through, and inspected Johann’s body. “I don’t believe I recall Saiyans existing in our universe.” After a few more looks and Discord got rid of the magnifying glass stilling leaving one of his eye in an enormous state before his snaps his fingers and his eye making a balloon deflating sound as it returned to normal size.
This comment caught Johann off by surprise.”Wait. You know about saiyans? How?”
Discord chuckled heartily by this question. “You said you've read about did you not. I'm Discord I know all there is to know,even of those beings of different worlds and dimensions. I've even traveled to a few myself.”
Johann found himself ready to ask a question when Discord puts a lion finger to his lips. “And no I can't send you back to where you came from. The last time I visited your dimension I ended up accidentally creating GT.” Discord have a massive shiver at this memory,while Johann raised a brow not understanding the reference.
Letting out a sigh Johann decided to continue with his questions. “Well anyway why are you here Discord? I'm pretty Twilight wouldn't appreciate you snooping through her castle while she's away.”
“Well I originally came here to town to spend time with Fluttershy for our routine tea,but seeing as today paper.” He pulled a newspaper from one of his ears. “I saw that she and the other aren't home today.” With another snap of his fingers Johann watches as the newspaper sprouted wings and took off out an open window. “So now I'm just looking through Twilight’s castle hoping to find something worth messing with. That when I found this beauty.”He pointed with his talon like hand to the mirror behind him.
Johann cocked his head at the mirror and turned back to Discord. “You mean the mirror?” He asked pointing over his shoulder with his thumb.
“That's not just any mirror my dear monkey friend.” This comment made Johann give discord look that said “Really?”. “This here is a portal to an alternate Dimension,to a world not much different from this one, why you could say it's somewhat of a reflection of this place.” He chuckled as he tapped on a drum and hit a symbol,only for the sound of a cricket to be heard. “Tough crowd. Well anyway I was planning on heading over to meet the other me,when I soon found out that I can't go through the portal.” He snapped his finger teleporting right next to the mirror and placing his paw on the reflective surface. “I do believe it has to do with me being a God of chaos that I can't go through.”
“Well that a shame to hear. Well sorry I can't stay and chat but I'm heading home.” He turned on his heel and tried to leave the chaos begin behind in hopes of preserving his sanity.
In a flash of light Discord appeared in front of him causing Johann to bump into his chest. “Are you really not interested in knowing what lies beyond that mirror.” He asked turning Johann around to face it once more.
“Uh no, not really.”
“But think of all the possibilities of going to a whole other world, isn't it something you've always wanted to experience?”
Johann raised his left eyebrow and spoke in a deadpan tone. “Discord I'm already in another world remember? I'm not from here.” He moved Discords hands from him as he made his way towards the door.
“Would it pique your interest that there are humans on the other side of that mirror.” He spoke in a matter a fact way.
This did causes Johann to stop dead in his track as he looked to the spirit of chaos.”What?”
“Well I thought you would like to know that there are human beings on the other side. And you could say they are reflection of familiar faces, with a few minor differences in their origins,but who's keeping track.”
Completely confused Johann raised a hand to his chin as a thought came to mind. “But if that's the case why did Twilight act like she's never seen a human before?”
Discord shrugged his shoulder as he snapped his fingers and script with the title “A Saiyan Among Ponies” appeared in his paws. “We can just chalk it up to the writer forgetting to mention it in chapter 4. Oooh speaking of chapters.” Johann watches in complete confusion at Discords antics as he flipped through the pages. “Seems like chapter 11 is going to have one doozy of a fight,you better have your A game on for that one.” With another snap of his fingers and a flash of light the script disappears.
Johann left eye started to twitch as he tried to make logical sense of what Discord just did. He hadn't felt this confused since his adventure with Pinkie,and he was not interested in another migraine, so he let the question slip away. “You know I'm starting to think that you and Pinkie might be related when it comes to what you just did. But anyway like I said I'm not interested in messing around with Twilight's stuff, so I'll see you later Discord.” Once more Johann turned around and made his way towards the door.
Discord however had one last card up his metaphorical sleeve to play. “Oh poo then I guess you'll miss out on all you can eat sushi night at the mall.”
Johann immediately froze dead in his tracks as he quickly snapped his head back to look at Discord with his eyes locked on him. “Did you day sushi.”
“All you can eat sushi to be more accurate.” He said in a with a grin on his face.
Before Discord could blink Johann immediately zoomed over to him and stopped on time mere inches away from him making his body wobbling like a diving board. “You have my attention.”
Discord chuckled as he had the saiyans full attention, or at least his stomach attention. “Well as I said before,there are human on other side of the mirror. And as you know human are omnivores meaning they eat both plants and meat. And while I was reading this fascinating book.” He quickly stretched his claw out to grab the book from atop the machine. “That today should sushi Saturday in that world. According to the one wrighting Twilight that is."
Johann let out an audible gulp as his mouth started to water and his stomach roared in excitement. Looking back at the mirror Johann gave it one more thought. “And I'll be able to come back by the end of day no problem?”
Giving Johann a pat on the shoulder he continued.“Of course. So long as you remember the portal you exit out from you should be able to return by going through it”.
For Johann this seemed to be the answers to his prayers,but one question did loom in the back of his mind. “What's in it for you Discord.” He asked folding his arm in front of him. “I've read enough of Twilight's notes to know you don't do things out of the kindness of your heart.”
Discord has a shocked look as he held his chest dramatically. “Me no kindness? Well I never.” He folded his arms as well and turned looking upwards. Discord looked over to see Johann giving him a ‘I'm not gullible’ look. “Okay fine, all I want from you is a favor when I need it the future.”
“A favor? Really? You know if you want a favor you could just send a formal request and I'll do it for you.”
“Me? Formal?” Discord burst out laughing falling to the floor rolling on his back while his legs kicked in the air. “Oh ho seems you haven't read enough about me kid ha ha ha!!” Taking a moment to catch his breath Discord whipped a lone tear from his eye as he got back up. “No. All I want is a favor that you'll do for me anytime,any place I want no question asked.” Johann slowly opened his mouth to speak but was immediately cut off .”And no, I promise the favor will not have to do with anything bad or dangerous that could threaten Equestria and all those who lives in it yada yada etc etc. So do we have a deal then?” Discord asked extending his right paw out to the Saiyan
Johann closed his mouth and consider his options and what consequences his actions may hold, only to be interrupted by the growling pain in his stomach. “Yeah I think we do.” Johann took the paw in a firm grip as he shook it.
“Splendid now that we have an agreement I should probably give you some heads up for while you're on the other side.” Pulling out a chalkboard out of nowhere Discord started to write some notes. “First,and foremost while you are on the other side of the mirror you should expect to see some familiar faces to those you know here. Second, however is that some of their lives may seem different from the ones you know here,so just try to roll with the punches. Third,and finally…….have fun.” And with that Discord placed the book back atop the machine and pushed Johann, so he was in front of the mirror.
As Johann looked at his reflection, he questioned if what Discord said could be trusted. However, his stomach which was most likely eating itself beckoned him to go with it. Slowly he raised his hand to touch the mirror surface. He watched as his hand sank into the mirror with a purple glow,before he felt himself being pulled in and disappearing into the mirror leaving Discord alone.
“Oh I probably should have mentioned about the exit landing.” He shrugged. “Meh I'm sure he'll be fine.”
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In a bright flash of light Johann found himself tumbling and rolling onto the ground. After a second to regaining his bearings he found himself look up at the blue sky with clumps of white clouds floated about. “He could have warned me about the entry landing.” Johann got off the ground as he sat up rubbing his head,as he did so he noticed that his outfit seemed to have changed. He now wore an orange jacket with black sleeves while wearing a white undershirt. His pants were now a light shade of green with belt and brown shoes. ‘Why does this outfit look so familiar?’
“LEAVE US ALONE YOU RUFFIANS!!!” A familiar voice cried out.
‘Well no time to think about that now.’ Getting to his feet and dashing off to help whoever was in need.
Two girls were up against a wall as three males stalked their way to them. One was a portly sized teen male with dark brown skin and wearing a blue cap on his head. The second was a tall skinny male teen with purple skin and blond bangs that hid his eyes, the third was a pale white teen male with pink hair and red eyes. “Listen up you Wonderdolts fork over your money and nobody will get hurt.” The largergest teen demanded as he glared at the two girls trying to hold their ground.
“Really trying to rob two girls in broad daylight, how dumb can you get?” Johann speaks out gaining the three teens attention as he stepped in between them and the girls while keeping his hands in his pockets. “I mean come on, you guys must be really stupid to pull that crap.”
“Mind your own business punk,this is between us them.” The skinny purple man spoke pointing to the girls behind Johann.
Johann didn't bother looking behind him to know the girls were worried. “Listen I couldn't care less what your beef is with these girls,so how about you beat it, and we won't have any problems.”
“Oh there's gonna be trouble for you now pale, we’re proud students of Fire gauntlet high.” The portly man yelled pointing to a patch on his shirt with an image of a ruby lite on fire.
‘These guys are in high school? Weird.’ Pulling his hands out if his pockets Johann shot the three a glare as he readied himself. “Well, I couldn't care less from what high school you clowns come from. So before we start I got one question for you.”
“Yeah what's that.” The purple teen asked.
"What's your guys gimmick here?”
“Gimmick?” Three asked in unison.
“Yeah you know the gimmick that all three man bullies have.”
“Dude I've got no idea what you’re talking about,but if I had to choose I'd say I'm the pretty one.” Spoke the purple skinned teen.
“Eh 5 out 10” Johann commented
“You little prick!”
Johann turned his attention to the pale skin teen who was chuckling for no reason. “And that make you the weird one with the creepy hobby.”
The teen chuckled “I like to collect dead snail shell.”
“Spectacle.” Johann then turned his attention to the portly sized teen in front. “And that would make you no doubt the big tough stupid one.”
The large teen growled raising his fist to Johann. “You take that back or I'll kill you!”
“Alright alright you’re not tough.”
“That's better.” He said no longer growling and lowering his fist.
“Wait didn't you-” one the girls started to ask.
“Give him a minute.” Johann added.
“...........hey!” The large teen yelled as started to charge at Johann who quickly grabs the teen by his arm and redirected him so as to not run into the girl behind him.
Johann quickly jumped back to gain some distance when he found himself pressed against a dark brown pickup truck. “You bitch!!!” The large teen yelled as he charged once more fist ready to punch.
Johann quickly back flipped onto the hood if the truck as the teen fist collided with the door leaving a large dent in it. “Now now that truck is not you’re eating disorder.”
“Your a penis.”
“So long since you’ve seen yours that you don't even recognize one do you ya?” He mocked causing one of the girl to cover her mouth as she tried not to chuckle.
The large teen jumped on the top of the truck and quickly threw his right fist aimed at Johann, only for it to be caught in by his hand and squeezed tight crushing the bones in his hand. “Ahhhh” before he could retract his hand Johann pulled his arm out while his free arm raised over it. “Please don't break my arm.” The teen begged.
“Hmmm…..no.” Bringing his left elbow down and his right knee up he broke teens arm making a loud cracking sound causing everyone to wince at it.
With a swift kick to the teen chest Johann sent him onto the ground holding his broken arm.The teens eyes shrank with horror as he watches Johann slowly walk his way towards him. “All right I know we said somethings but I bet if we just talk to each other little, we can become friends.” He spoke in terror holding his good arm out. “What do say hi five?”
Johann held his arm out. “Down low”
“wha..?”
Johann pushed his hand close to the teens face with middle finger bent held back by his thumb. “To slow.” With his thumb out-of-the-way Johann's middle finger flicked the teen square on the nose sending him flying to the other bullies causing them to fall over as the large teen knocked them down.
Johann glared at the two conscious teen making them stiff with fear.“Alright you two take your friend and leave and don't ever let me catch you around this area again. Do you hear me?” The two quickly nodded their head as lugged their friend to the brown pickup truck and tossed him in the back of the truck and quickly hop into the car and sped off.
Johann let out a sigh of relief and slowly made his way to the two girls. “I'm sorry you had to see that, but I can't stand those who would try to oppress the weak and helpless.” He stopped right in front of the two and held his hand out for a girl with fair white shin and purple hair.
“It's alright darling those fire gauntlet brute had it coming. I'm ra-”
“Rarity?” Johann asked with a shocked expression.
The purple hair girl cocked her head to the side.“Why yes,but how did you know that? Have we met before?”
Johann turned his attention to the second girl with light yellow skin and light pink hair. “I-im Fluttershy “ The shy girl spoke in a quiet soft tone.
Rarity rolled her eyes“Darling you must speak up there's no way he heard-”
“It's nice to meet you Fluttershy.” Johann once again caught Rarity off guard as Johann extended his hand down to Fluttershy, to whom he slowly and gently placed her hand in his palm as he carefully lifted her to her feet.
“Now I know we must have met know if you knew both our names.” Rarity pondered with a hand to her check as she leaned on it in bewilderment.
“Uh...lucky guess eh heh.” Johann scratched the back of his head as he remembered what Discord said in regard to familiar faces. Looking at the girl more closely he found it was hard to believe that before him we’re the human version of his pony friends back home.
Before anything else could happen Johann remember that he hadn't found out where he was meant go to for the all you can eat sushi.
“Hey sorry to ask this on such short notice,but would either of you know where the sushi Saturday takes place,you know the one with all you can eat sushi?”
The two girls looked to each other and back to Johann, Rarity cleared her throat. “Why yes the restaurant is at the Canterlot Mall down that way.” She pointed behind Johann to a large building that can be seen far down the street. “Two of our friends works there, we would have loved to take you there ourselves to show our thanks, but we have some work do today perhaps if If we finish early we may see you again.”
Johann smiled and nodded “It's fine telling me where to go is all the thanks I need. Well catch you later.” He waved his hand goodbye as he started jogging down the street towards the mall.
“Did it seem off that he knew our names darling?” Rarity asked turning to Fluttershy.
“I'd say so,but he did help us albeit excessive.” Fluttershy added as she brushed some hairs out of her eyes. “But he did seem to be a kind person.”
“Mmm I guess so dear.”
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As Johann jogs down the sidewalk on his way to the mall he took notice of his surroundings. From his perspective it didn't seem that much difference from his city back home, aside from the square building, and the cars used wheels instead of Hoovering. As he continued to jog on an uphill sidewalk, he noticed a couple of barrels quickly rolling down the road with two girls in hot pursuit.
“Somebody stop them barrels!!” Called a family southern voice.
Without even take a moment to consider his actions Johann lept into the street and got into a crouching stances and stopped the first barrel. The second barrel soon slammed into the first forcing the first to budge, but Johann did not let go.
“Look out dude!!” Came a raspy voice.
Looking up Johann saw the third and final barrel bounced off the second barrel and was on a collision course with himself. Placing his right knee in front of the barrels to keep them from rolling Johann quickly caught the last barrel with both hands and felt his body leaning back,but quickly forced his muscles to lock in place stopping him from falling.
“Phew that was close.” Setting the third barrel down at straight up so it could no longer roll, he repeated the same process with the other two barrels.
The two girls came running down the street and stopped as the reach Johann and the barrels.”I'm mighty sorry for all that there, but I'm even more grateful for yer help their partner.” Spoke the girl with a southern accent. Looking up Johann could see that she had light orange skin with blond hair and wearing a familiar cowgirl hat.
“Yeah sorry dude,I was trying to show my friend here that I could easily lift three barrels of cider like her and her brother but lost my balance and well you know the rest eh hehe.” Spoke the raspy voice girl whose skin was light blue and had a prismatic colored hair.
“You really should be more careful when you're showing off Dash,especially when it comes to Applejack products.” Johann shook his head as he gave his opinion.
“Now hold on their partner, how did you know our names?” Applejack asked with her signature raised eyebrow.
“Hey yeah.I mean I know I'm awesome and well known, but I don't remember seeing you around town before.” Dash leaned in scanning Johann to check if she's met him before.
“Umm…….lucky guest?” Pretending to look at an imaginary watch Johann started to jog in place. “Love to stay and chat but I got to get to the mall before it can close. Later.” He quickly took off up the hill.
Folding her arms Dash watch as Johann leaves.“What's up with him?”
Scratching the back of her head Applejack was just as confused. “I'm not sure sugarcube,but I do get the feeling that he knows something we don't. But I will admit that feller sure is strong.”
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‘Man I've gotta stop saying names so quickly before someone finds out I'm not from here. Or at least I can find out who it is that Twilight talks to here……...wait did Discord ever mention who it was that Twilight wrote to?.........Shit!” Soon Johann found himself in front of a large building that had the word “MALL” written across it. ‘Well, I can worry about that when I get back. For now, it's time to enjoy some nice delicious sushi.’ He cheered internally as the idea of eating sushi made his mouth water.
Walking up to double door which slid open once he got close enough,Johann could hear the sounds of the mall fill his ears. From sound of people conversation mixing around with other,to the loud footsteps on polished floors. However, Johann now remembers that he wasn't sure where the restaurant was located in the large mall. What's more unfortunate was that he didn't see a map anywhere and was now without a way to find his goal.
Looking around Johann the various shops and stores around him. To his right was a store called “Barn and Nobles” and next to that was a store called “Seals”. To his left was what caught Johann attention. It what looked like an ice cream parlor, its bright colors and aroma beckoned him to go there. ‘Maybe, I can ask for some directions from someone inside.’
Just as he took a single step into the shop,his vision was immediately blocked by a pink bubbly girl.”Hi welcome!!!”
“GAHHH” Johann yelled as he fell back landing on his butt. “Gezz Pinkie did you have to scare me like that?!” He yelled as he rubbing his sore rear.
“Sorry abou….wait how did you know my name?” Pinkie asked holding a finger to get chin. “Because I don't recognize you and I know everybody in town.”
‘Crap think Johann think. Saying lucky guess ain't gonna work this time.’ Johann eyes quickly tried to look around for anyway to give a good excuse for knowing her name,until finally the rested on a piece of plastic on her shirt. “Because it's written on your name badge.”
“Oh silly me of course my name is on my name badge. And here I thought you were someone from Equestria here to eat meat guilt free so not to hurt pony Fluttershy feeling. And you've been pumping into human versions of your pony friends and having to dodge why you know their names, so they don't find out you're another world.” Pinkie quickly inhaled as she then smiled.
Johann jaw dropped but quickly shook his head.”Yeah silly ha ha ha.” Johann couldn't even bother to make an attempt at what he just heard.
Placing her hands on knees and looking down at Pinkie smiled. “So what can I do for you today?”
“Oh well I was actually trying to see if anyone here knew where I could find the restaurant with the all you can eat sushi?”
Clapping her hands together as she straighten up with a big smile on her face. “Oh you must be here for Sushi Saturday right?”
“Yeah actually I am,do you know where the restaurant is?” Johann asked getting onto his feet and brushing his pants off.
“Yeah it's one more level up to the right you can't miss it.”
Turning around to exit the building Johann gave Pinkie a polite wave. “Well thanks for the help Pink.”Before Johann could finish his sentence he felt himself being pulled back and forced to sit down on a stool next the count.
“Now hold on buster I can't let you go yet, at least not till you try our new drink.” Pinkie smiled as she slammed a large glass mug filled with a golden liquid inside.
“Um Pinkie I don't think you’re allowed to give alcohol to underage people, I'm only 18.”Johann politely stated pushing the mug away from him.
Pinkie just chuckled as she pushed it back.”Silly Billy this isn't beer, it's called cream soda. It's the tastiest drink we have,and don't worry it's on me so you don't have to pay.”
Johann eye'd the drink set before him. The mug itself was a large as a beer mug filled with an amber gold colored beverage inside. Gently lifting the mug up to mouth Johann could smell the aroma of the drink inside, ‘Vanilla?’ Tipping the drink with his lips on the edge of the glass, he slowly let the gold colored liquid slide into his mouth. Immediately Johann is met with a sweet rich tastes that also somehow was mellow in flavor. Though it was considered a soda the carbonation didn't overwhelm his tongue, instead the bubbles lightly danced along his tongue allowing the taste to sink deeper into his taste buds. Finally, he swallowed and smiled as the gentle bubble tickled his throat as the liquid slides down his throat making it impossible for him not to smile.
“Well what do you think?” Pinkie grinned as she watched Johann expresses throughout the whole time.
Chugging down the whole mug in one go Johann let out a sigh of pure bliss.”Its perfection. That's all that needs to be said, any other words wouldn't do it any justice.”
“Well I'm glad you liked it,I'll be sure to add it to our menu of drinks hehe.”
“Wait I thought you said this was your guys new drink.” He asked with a cocked eyebrow.
“Well I said it was a new drink,but I didn't say it was on the menu. I mean if I didn't you wouldn't have drinked it now would you?”
“So I was basically your guinea pig?”
“Well kinda,but hey you liked it right?” She said with a big toothy smile.
“True, well I'll catch you around Pinkie.”
“Bye see ya”
Pinkie watched as Johann left the store and walked in the direction of the elevator. “Maybe, I should give the other me the recipe, so she can make it for him when he gets back.” She chuckles as she went back to work.
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As the elevator let out a “Ding” to signal the next floor Johann made his way to the right hoping to find what he had been waiting for all day. As he walked down the along the shops he saw what he had been searching for. The restaurant had a neon sign with a sushi roll. Not wasting any time Johann made B line for the restaurant and walked through the doors and was greeted by a girl with light purple skin and violet hair with a hot pink and dark purple streak in her hair.
“Hi welcome how can I help you today?”She greeted him with a smile.
‘Okay I obviously know it's Twilight,but I won't say that out loud.” Cleaning his throat he spoke “Yeah I'm here for sushi Saturday.”
Twilightl winched a bit by his words. “I'm sorry sir but sushi Saturday has been canceled recently. The owner said that people didn't finish all their plate and were wasting money.”
If Johann hair could deflate like Pinkies it would have. Hanging his head in defeat Johann decided to settle for just paying for individual plates. “It's fine I'll just take seat and order something else instead.”
“Well okay have a seat anywhere you want,I'll have a server sent to you when one is available.” She extended her arm out for letting him through to find a seat in the restaurant.
Deciding to take a seat in the far right corner Johann sat down, so he was face the wall. He'd rather not sit where people could see his disappointed expression.
Johann waited listen to the white noise of the other people deep into their conversation. Then a thought occurred.’Do I have enough money?’ Sliding his hand into his pocket expected to feel the bits he had put in there before he lef,but was surprised to find that they had changed into bills. Pulling them out he saw that he had well over three hundred dollars. ‘Huh maybe I do have enough to satisfy my sushi cravings.”
Johann thought was interrupted by the sound of someone clearing their throat. Turning his attention to the sound he saw for the first time a girl he wasn't familiar with. “High there my name is Sunset I'll be your waitress today.” Sunset hand light orange which was just slightly darker than Applejacks skin. She had teal iris and flaming red hair with yellow highlights in it. “Can I offer you a drink to start with?”
Johann quickly shook his head to clear his mind. “Um yes I'll have some cola please.”
Sunset smiled and handed Johann a menu as she wrote down his drink order. Just before Sunset started to leave she gave smile and wave in the direction of the front door. “Hey guys have a seat anywhere you want I'll be with you shortly.”
Johann wasn't sure who it was Sunset was talking due to him facing the opposite direction,but he merely shrugged as he started to look over the menu. Glancing down at the menu Johann saw that most plates cost between five and seven dollars. “Well…...looks like I'm gonna put this money to good use.” While Johann was to busy scanning through the menu he failed to notice that five girls took the table behind his.
Moments later Sunset returned with Johann drink and looked to him as he had his menu closed. “Have you decided what you wanted yet sir?”
“Yeah I'll start with yours guy’s dragon roll please.”
Sunset gave a polite bow.”One eel role coming up.” She smiled before heading back to the kitchen.
With nothing else on his mind Johann could hear the conversation from the table behind him more clearly. “They did what now?!” A familiar southern voice shouted.
“You heard me right darling,they tried to force us to give them our hard earned money.” Came a formal voice.
Johann thought it was merely a coincidence until he heard the next voice. “So what did you do. Did you clobber those fire gauntlet jerks.” Came a raspy voice.
“Heavens no darling a proper lady does sully her hand with such things.” Johann couldn't see it, but he got the feeling that someone just rolled their eyes. “Besides we didn't need to.”
“And why's that’s sugarcube.” The southern accent questioned.
“Well just as those ruffian were about to strike,out of no where some dashing rogue came to intervene. He stood his ground and told those hooligans to leave us alone.”
“Did they?” The raspy voices asked. Johann already knew the answers as he heard what sounded like someone shaking theirs head. “Oh boy how bad did he get beat up.”
Johann felt somewhat annoyed that they assumed he would lose to those losers,the again these weren't his friends from Equestria. “Ha it was more like how roughed up the bullies were. When the biggest one of the made an attempt to thrash him,our hero dodge with ease and easily stood his ground. And though I didn't care much for it,I'd lying if didn't say I found it slightly amusing when he broken one of their arm.”
Johann then heard what sound like someone doing a spit take and was confirmed when the back of his head moistened up. “WHAT!?” Came a high-pitched voice.
While grabbing a napkin to dry the back of his head the conversation continued. “Honestly Pinkie did you really need to spit you nearly got one of us,lucky no one got wet.”
“Speak for yourself Rarity.” Johann grumbled still drying the back of his head.
“But do you know what the strangest part was of that encounter?Our hero knew both mine and Fluttershy names, even though I'm completely positive that we had never made his acquaintance.”
Johann starred to take a sip of his drink as she continued.“You sure about that Rarity?”
“Believe me Applejack I think I would remember meeting such a strapping hunk of a man like that.” Johann inhaled his drink as his face burned bright causing him to cough when the beverage went down the wrong pipe.
“You know the same thing happened to us today.”
“Oh do tell Rainbow Dash.”
“Well when I was trying to show AJ here that I could carry three barrels of cider like her and Big Mac, I kinda,may have,slightly lost my grip and the barrel rolled down the street.” Dash said in an embarrassed tone.
“Oh my” Came a gentle and quiet voice,which no doubt was Fluttershy.
“Yeah, and we nearly would have
lost them too if it weren't with this kind feller that was walking down the street. And without even thinking he jumped in front of them barrels and stopped the first two with his bare hands,and then there was the third one that was flying straight for his head.” He heard as three girls let out a gasp of shock.
“But just when me and AJ thought he was gonna get nailed in the head,he took his right knee in front of the two he already caught and then catches the third one right out of the air no problem.” Johann couldn't help but feel proud of the praise he was getting.
“And then when we was apologizing and thanking him,he somehow already knew me and Dash’s name.” This caused some of the girls to mumble among themselves.
“Well did you guys ever get your hero's names.”A cheerful voices asked,who Johann had not doubt was Pinkie Pie,an awkward silence remained as the girls let out a simultaneous “No”.
“I did get a good look at him though. He was tall had broad shoulder, rather handsome really.” Rarity cement made Johann’s ear burn.
“A-and he was very gentle and had a kind smile.” Fluttershy added.
“He differently looked like a guy who hits the gym often the way be stopped those barrels.” Dash remarked.
Applejack letting out a ‘hmmm’ before saying her part.” But there was also something odd about him,like he was hiding something.”
“Wait could you guys be talking about a guy with black spiky hair.” Pinkie asked.
“Yes?”The other four girls said in unison.
“And was he wearing an orange jacket with black sleeves and a white under shirt?”
“Yeah” once more they said together.
“And did he have light green pants and brown shoes?”
“YEAH!!”The girls answered as if they had just sold the world’s greatest mystery.
“Then, it must be the same guy who came in to the shop today and tried my new soda recipe.” Pinkie let out a squeak of delight. However, the other girls groaned in a sad tone. “What?”
“Pinkie darling be honest with us, did the poor chap suffer?” Rarity questioned.
“I sure hope it wasn't painful for him.”Fluttershy sobbed as she blew her nose.
“Poor feller didn't stand a chance.” Johann heard what sounded like a hat being taken off,mostly being held to her chest.
“Darn it Pinkie!You had to go and give the guy who helped us all out food poisoning before we could thank him didn't you!?” Grunted Dash with an annoyed tone.
“Oh come on you guys my last drink only sent the last customer to the hospital for two days.” Suddenly Johann felt very worried for his health as he clenched his stomach half expecting it to burst. “Besides he said the drink was perfect, and when I told my boss about and let him try he said he loved it too,and that we'll be selling it in the shop.”
Just as the girls started to thank the heavens for small miracles, Sunset had arrived with Johann’s order. “Here go enjoy.”
Johann looked at his plate to see his goal. On the plate was six pieces of rice with long brown cuts of eel. Johann looked up to say his thanks when he noticed the expression on Sunsets face. Her eyes were wide and her face was in horror,he could even see her skin pale a bit. Turn his head to see what she was looking at,Johann saw four men wearing all black and masks, three if them were carrying handguns,while forth had an assault rifle.
“NOBODY MOVE AND NO ONE GETS HURT!!” The man carrying the assault rifle shouted. “EVERYONE ON THE GROUND OR FACED DOWN ON THE TABLES!!!” The man commanded.
Johann was about to get up when he felt a hand wrap around his wrist pulling him down,looking back he saw Sunset with tears in her eye pledging for him to do as they said. Letting out a sigh Johann set his head down on the table as order.
Then men walked around the restaurant kicking chairs out their way and flipping tables at random. “Alright listen up!! We're gonna take everyone's money and the place cash without any Problems understand!!” When the man with the assault rifle reached the table behind Johann he could hear Fluttershy crying in fear. “Hey shut the hell up bitch!! One of the men with a handgun fired off a warning shot making Fluttershy go silent.
Then finally they reach Johann’s table,he kept his head down but watches from the corner off his eye as the man with the assault rifle stood at his side. The gunman picked up the plate and slowly inspected it before tossing at Sunset hitting her in the leg shattering the plate and cutting her leg a bit. This was the final straw as Johann slowly rises from his seat and stood at his full six feet tall.
The gunman slightly backed up a bit before pointing the assault rifle at him.” SIT YOUR ASS DOWN !!!”
Johann however raised his hand and gripped the barrel of the gun between his middle and index finger, and with twist of his wrist the barrel bent to the left. The gunman’s hand began to shake as Johann placed a hand on each of his shoulders and looked to the man with his eyes closed. “Listen buddy you can threaten me all want. You guys can beat me till I'm black and blue. But there are two things you should never do in my presence.” He started to grip the man’s shoulder tightly forcing him down onto his knees while Johann’s eye were still closed. “First harming a defenseless and innocent people.” He gripped tighter making the man below in pain. “And ruining my food.” Johann eyes shot open send giving the man a death glare.
“For two whole months I went without eating a single piece meat, all because I felt guilty for a friend who loves animals. Then I find out this places is just far enough to the point where I wouldn't need to feel guilty. And then just as I was about to enjoy my nice tasty eel, you guys came in here sticking up the place.” Johann slammed his head against the kneeling man so their eyes were mer inches apart.” You could have just taken the money and go,but no you had to go and ruin my meal by hurting this poor waitress?
“So I have one question for you four?” He glared at the other three men whose hands were shaking as they kept their aim at him. “Are you ready to die.” He asked him a deep menacing voice,before tossing the man in his grasp out the window and against the railing at the edge of the floor causing the metal to bend around the now unconscious crook.
“You little prick!!!” Johann watched as two of the gunmen took position side by side on his left side aiming theirs shaking guns at him.
“Pft too easy.” Johann quickly disappeared out of sights leaving the gunmen looking frantically for him. The two quickly stopped moving as each felt a painful force at the back of theirs head. The crooks slowly tried to look back only to see Johann theirs with his hand gripping their heads. “Lights out fellas.” Pushing his arms together Johann forced the two men’s head to slam into each and fall the ground passed out. “That's just leaves.”
BANG!!!!
Was the sound Johann heard before falling to the ground.
“AHHHHHHH” Rarity screamed ducking her head as she heard Johann's body fall to the ground.
“Alright now that Mr Hero is out of the picture I want all the money now.” He pointed his gun towards Twilight who froze in terror behind the register. “You empty all the money out not before..”
“Gezz dude what kind of weak crap was that.” Came a familiar voice.
The last gunman turned his attention to the voice only to tremble in fear. Standing back up while rubbing his temple with the bullet still embedded slightly in Johann head, he watched as Johann got to his feet. “I mean wow that felt like I just got beaned with a tennis ball.” Johann carefully pulled the dented bullet out his head to reveal no blood or that the bullet pierced his skin.
“Dude I hate to tell ya, whoever sold you that gun ripped you off.” Johann casually tossed the bullet up and down in his palms while the gunman kneels shook ready to buckle. “You definitely should sue the guy who sold you it." He continued to rose the bullet up and down as he looked at the last gunman. "Man I hope you have a good lawyer?” Johann flicked the dented bullet sending it to knock the gun out of the man's hand. Before the man could react Johann was face to face with him.”But I hope you have an even better dentist.” Without warning Johann fist collided with the man's jaw easily breaking a few teeths before the man flew back landing on the ground with a thud.
The restaurant girls along with the rest of the customer looked to their savior in amazement as he lightly rubbed his knuckles on a napkin. “Hey could someone call the police and an ambulance for these guys.” After he finished cleaning his knuckles of any blood he tossed the rag onto the unconscious man's face and turned to the five girls sitting at the table. “By the way I never formally introduced myself. The name is Johann it’s nice to meet you all.” He bowed his head to them all.
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After the police arrived to detain the crooks and get a formal statement from the witnesses and surveillance footage the officer had no further questions as they left. Once all the officers had left Sunset and the other girls approached Johann as he was sitting at a table inside the restaurant.
Looking up at the girls now surrounding his table Johann knew it was time to face the music. “Alright I know you girls must have some questions after all that so lay it on me.”
The moment was silent before Sunset stepped. “Are you the same Johann that Princess Twilight has been mentioning in her letters?”
This got Johann full attention as he looked to her. “You’re the one who Twi has been writing to?”
“Yes! I'm Sunset Shimmer and these are my friends,but you already know who they since your friends with their equestrian counter parts.”
“Sure do. Ladies” He smiled as he waved to the six girls who waved back.
“So that explains why you knew our names, you're a pony from equestria. Oh how I wish I would have now darling.”
“Actually Rarity, Johann here isn't a pony.” Sunset added.
Rarity covered her mouth in embarrassment. “Oh I'm sorry good sir I didn't mean to assume your races. I just thought….oh how insensitive of me.”
Sunset looked Johann with a grin. “Do you want to tell them or should I?”
“Oh please go right ahead. It be a change that someone knows who I am today.” He smiled as he gave her the thumbs up.
“You guys Johann here is actually an alien from a different Dimension from both our worlds.” Sunset added placing a hand on Johann shoulder.
The table was completely silent for a good minute before the girls jaws dropped in unison. “WHAT?!” The group yelled.
“Don't worry I'll fill you guys in later. In the meantime though we have another issue to deal with.” Sunset pointed to a man wearing a chef hat walking over towards them.
“The chef?” Johann asked feeling confused.
“He not just the chef Johann. He's also the owner of the restaurant.” Twilight whispered into his ear.
“Oh boy.” Johann gulped nervously.
The owner stopped at the groups table looking at everyone around it,before finally locking his sights on Johann. “Are you the one who took care of those robbers?” He asked his arms crossed.
Johann gulped audibly as he shook his head.“Yes sir. And I'm sorry about the widow I promise to pay fo-” Johann was stopped as the man held his hand to his face to silence him.
“Earlier I couldn't help but overhear someone mentioning sushi Saturday. Was that you?” Johann nodded. “You know we canceled that deal because people kept wasting my food that I worked so hard to make.”
Johann nodded. “Yes I was told about that, and thought it was a shame.”
The chef nodded.“I know you do because when I was on the ground earlier in the kitchen when the men came in I heard how you were angered by how they wasted your food.”
Johann felt completely confused. “Um sir where are you going wi-” He was stopped once again by the man's hand.
“Because you not only saved my employees and my business, I will allow you and only you to enjoyed the benefit of all you can eat sushi Saturday on every other Saturday.”
Johann eyes widen in both shook and surprised. “You mean it?”
The chef nodded before pulling out a large knife and pointing it at him. “But if you so much as waste a single grain of rice I'll have you banned from my restaurant. Are we clear? “
Johann quickly smiled and laughed. “I'd sooner die than do that sir.” Immediately Johann's stomach let out a loud roar of hunger.
The chef burst out laughing clenching his sides. “Not if you don't die of hunger first pft ha ha ha!!” The Chef placed the knife back into its sheath before grabbing Johann's hand and shaking it. “Let get you something to eat before you keel over,and don’t even think about money for today is on the house.”Johann almost cried at such generosity.
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After two hours nonstop eating of sushi that Johann could stomach,he finally stopped at plate number fifty-three. His stomach slightly extended Johann walked out of the restaurant full and satisfied. The owner allowed Twilight and Sunset to leave early to see their friend off as he head back to Equestria.
“I still can't believe you ate fifty-three plates of sushi in one day.” Sunset teased light poking Johann shoulder. “Good thing the boss let's us off early otherwise, we could have been stuck washing all those plates.”
“Hey the man did say eat till I couldn't. And I did.” Johann chucked as the group made it to the portal. Looking around now Johann saw that the portal was in front of what looked to be a high school.
“Will we ever see you again darling.” Rarity asked with her hands put together in front of her.
“Count on it. So long as Princess Twilight is cool with it. And hey if you girls ever need help just send me a request since I'm an odd jobber and I'll be here lickety split.” He said while standing in front of the portal.
The girls let out sighs of relief before Sunset walked up with a smile on her face. “Well before you go the girls and I wanted to show our thanks for both helping us and saving our lives.” Sunset leaned in and gently kissed Johann on the cheek making his face blush.
Stepping back Sunset moved out of the way for Rarity. “You were a knight in shining armor today,even though you were a bit rough at times. But nonetheless.” Rarity applied some lipstick real quick before giving Johann a peck on the cheek leaving a kiss mark.
Johann couldn't even process what was happening as Rainbow Dash came next.”You were totally badass today. Kinda jealous of the other me now.”
She gave a swift kiss and moved away quickly as Applejack came next. “If the other me hasn't already got you working on her farm I'll be sure to send you a help request.” Applejack planted a kiss on Johann cheek that lasted a bit longer than the rest.
Pinkie bounced in next to Johann and smiled warmly. “And I'll be sure to send the other me the recipe for that drink you loved. “Pinkie broke the cycle by gently kissing Johann's nose leaving his face burning red.
Next was Twilight.”Um I'm currently in a relationship, so I hope you don't mind just a hug.” She asked with open arms.
“Not at all.” Johann sighs in relief as he hugged her,finally able to let his heart rate slow down and his face returning to its original color.
Just as Johann was about to walk through the portal he felt a light tug on his jacket sleeve. Turning back he saw Fluttershy with a red face. “Um...I...would...like...too..um.” She stammered her face as red as Johann was earlier.
Johann lightly patted the top of her head.”Hey Fluttershy it’s fine you don't have to do what you don't want to.”
However, Johann was caught off guard as Fluttershy gripped a hold of his collar of his jacket and pulled him in for a kiss. Unlike the others however this wasn't a peck on the cheek or nose,but a full on lip locking French kiss. Johann’s face burned like hot magma as steam rise from his face and his body went stiff. After a few more second Fluttershy finally broke the kiss gasping for air leaving Johann face crimson red as his body remained ridged and slowly falling backwards until he fell into the portal and in a flash was gone.
Turning to her friends Fluttershy saw that everyone's jaw was wide open and their faces were a light shade of red. The long silence was broken however when Pinkie spoke. “Wow I guess it's true what they say. It's the shy ones you would never expect.” All the girls nodded in agreement as Fluttershy smiled.
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“Discord I'm serious!!! What did you do with him?!” Prince Twilight yelled as she stared down Discord who merely shrugged.
“I told you already Twilight I had nothing to do with your pet monkey. Scouts honor.” Discord snapped his fingers making a green shirt and hat with patches appear on him.
“First, he's not a pet he's a friend. Secondly, you were never in colts scouts.” She remarked blasting the hat off Discord's head.
Before Discord could speak once a more bright flash and the sound of something crashing onto a pile of books was heard. “Oh look there your friend back from his adventure. Well since he's back I'll be on my way. Ta ta.” And with another snap of his finger Discord was gone.
Twilight quickly rushes over to Johann only to see his face was bright red and with a kiss mark on his cheek “Johann a-are you okay?” Twilight asked feeling worried.
“Never better Twi.” Was all Johann could say before passing out.
