Author's Note

Back from vacation and time to start writing again.

Party Time! (Minor editing)

The trek back was full of voices some angry and some curious. "Hey Jack, how come us saying that made you stop being all big and scary?" Asked Apple Bloom looking to the quiet man.

"Yeah, Discord just said to say that when they jumped out of the way so what gives." Added Scootaloo buzzing around the group. Even the other girls turned to the man and voiced their thoughts.

Jack sighed before stopping at the junction that everyone would split up from. "Remember when I told you about the promise of why I smile and always try to be positive." He said looking around the group of nodding mares. "And I imagine you all know the reason behind the smile." He added causing the girls to gain saddened looks Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie showing the worst of it as they teared up. "The second promise to why I always try to stay positive is because of my sister. You see I don't have any family left. Everyone in the Teller family is gone either from war, bad luck, or just bad choices." Jack took a shaky breath before continuing. "She was the last member of our family to live besides me but even that wouldn't last as she came down with a rare form of cancer that couldn't be treated. At least not with out the huge chance of death from the process."

"What were the odds?" Whispered Twilight absorbed into the story that she wasn't even taking notes.

"One thousand tests." Jack said looking all the girls in the eyes. "Two survivors. It was a controversial cure but at the time it was the only thing known TO cure it so the FDA or whoever the hell controls it gave it a pass. But my little sister decided that she'd rather live what life she had then possibly lose it over such a slim chance to live." He said wiping a tear from his eye. "When it became obvious she wouldn't last longer she made me promise that I would do my best to always be positive no matter how bad the situation and to never give up. Though look how well I've fucking done that." He muttered gesturing to himself.

"Hey now sugar, don't beat yourself up on this. Everyone breaks eventually but what really matters is that you can look at yourself and get back up to try again." Applejack said picking up Jacks face to wipe away some tears like a caring mother.

"Yeah, even I get down and I'm the most awesome pony ever!" RainbowDash added floating behind Applejack puffing out her small chest at the end.

Jack gave a weak chuckle. "You guys are right but anyways as to why I stopped for you three." He said turning to the fillies. "It's because each of you represent a part of her. Scootaloo, with your boldness and courage to try new things. Sweetie, for your soft touch and care for others and the world. And AppleBloom, for your creativity and hard working drive. Each of you together match her perfectly." He said walking towards the castle.

"What was her name?" Fluttershy asked looking at the unique man between her hair.

He stopped for just a moment to look at the stars above "Rose. Rose Teller." The man said before continuing onward.

Everyone had gone their way without another word after learning of the name of the man's sister. Some found sleep taking them easier while others couldn't get what happened out of their heads. Celestia laid in the infirmary, machines softly beeping around her as she thought on what she had done and the problems she'd just barely dodged. "That man could have killed us at anytime with how much power he holds and yet he didn't." She thought looking over to her sleeping sister who had fallen into sleep tracking the dreams of the ponies in the land but staying as far away as she could from Jacks mind as possible. "I need to make a peace offering to him to hopefully get back on his good side." She said to herself. Before thinking on this an idea popped into her head. "Since we saw a very private and powerful memory maybe he will believe us even if we show one of ours to him."

Jack woke up on a mountain top in what looked like an ancient temple open to the sky. "Let me guess training time." He said turning around the room looking for one of the Omegas, spotting Brave sitting by a circle in the center of the floor.

"Stand in the circle." Brave simply stated gesturing for Jack to step closer.

Once Jack stood in the middle he turned to the hero trainer. "So what am I supposed to do?" He asked shrugging at the large lion.

"Catch." Brave said as a weight like nothing Jack ever felt before slammed on top of him, pinning the human to the floor.

"Ahh, what the fuck Brave? What did you drop on me?" Jack exclaimed trying to lift up but finding he couldn't move.

"The sky." Replied the cat leaning against a pillar. "History lesson for you. You ever see those statues of men holding up those large orbs on their backs? Well, their supposed to be Atlas, a titan who when defeated was forced to hold up the sky from the earth. See a common misconception is that the orbs you see are the earth but in fact it's the sky." Brave stated before pointing to the pinned man. "Which is what your test today is. Hold up the sky." He said pulling out a small dagger and sharpening it on the pillar.

"The lessons great and all but how do you expect me to lift the literal fucking sky?" Jack growled out his words dripping with sarcasm.

"With your body of course. You already have all the tools you need just like how with Lucky you learned how to get faster, with me you got to learn how to get stronger. Oh and I should add you don't get to leave till you can lift it so best get to work or the world will think you're in a coma." Brave replied nonchalantly.

"Fan-fucking-tastic." Jack said before trying to lift up to a better position. And so for the better part of the day Jack pushed up trying to get a better spot but failing miserably his anger growing till finally. "This is bullshit I can't do it!" He shouted collapsing down.

Brave looked up from the dagger a blank stare on his face. "Giving up already? Should I just take back my powers and leave you to rot? Is the little weakling going to cry that life's not easy?" He said flicking his knife around as he strode towards Jack. Looming above the man the Omega glared down on Jack the dagger swinging in his fingers in such a way that even a small bit of power would send it into the pinned man.

"I'm not weak." Growled Jack looking to the Omega.

"You sure look like it weakling. What would you brother or your sister say seeing you give up so easy huh?" Brave goaded pressing the dagger into Jacks shoulder just barely cutting him.

"I said I'm not weak." Jack repeated with more force slowly pushing upwards into a kneeling position.

"Then prove it you pathetic pile of bones because I'm still not convinced!" Brave shouted at the man.

"I AM NOT WEAK!" Jack finally shouted with a heave as he threw the weight on top of him up catching it as he stood to his full height glaring at the lion.

Brave gave a single nod causing the pressure on Jack to vanish making the human collapse from exhaustion. "Emotions are dangerous things but if trained and crafted just right even the most destructive ones like anger can be used for good." He said an image of Jacks beast form appearing behind him. "You still have a lot of training to do before you'll be ready to earn the title of hero but know that if you ever let your emotions get out of control again like that we won't be able to stop you." He finished with a sober tone.

Jack looked up from his position at the lion and gave a single nod of understanding as the world around them faded.

Jack woke up feeling stronger then ever but what really caught his eye was how he looked. Gazing into the mirror was Jack he knew that much but it looked like his muscles which originally weren't that detailed were now sculpted into what anyone would say was a perfect form. "Huh, guess that comes with raising the sky." Jack chuckled to himself before throwing on some of the clothes rarity had made him. "Should see how the girls are doing." He thought as he began to jog out of the castle.

Something was off though Jack thought as he ran through Ponyville. No one was out an about like he had seen the past few days which was weird since it was a Saturday. "You'd think something had abducted everyon- pony
I mean." He said correcting himself. "Man it's weird to have to say that now." He mumbled to himself distracted till his head hit a sign. "Owwe, who the heck leaves a sign out in the middle of the ro..." Jack said rubbing his head before trailing off on what was written on hit.

"To the first human in Equestia, you have a mission and should you accept it you'll find all you are looking for at Sugarcube Corner. Hurry!!! Oh and this sign will self-destruct in 3...2...1"

Jack finished reading the last bit just as the sign exploded in a shower of confetti. " Ah what the hell!" He yelled diving out of the way as a familiar Pie laugh filled the air. "Well at least I know what I'll be doing today." He said laughing as he brushed off the streamers and glitter that had gotten on him. Making the trek to Sugarcube wasn't difficult especially when the smell of sweets started to fill the air making Jack's mouth water. Opening the door revealed a pitch black room devoid of anyone causing him to smile. "Oh gee willikers, I sure hope no one will jump out and scare me I'm so easily frightened especially byyyy... Pinkie Pie!" He said walking into the darkness and turning just as the lights jumped on to catch the pink giggling mare in question, swinging her with a laugh as everyone else jumped out yelling "Surprise!"

"How'd you know I was the one who'd jump at you?" Pinkie giggled out.

"Human's have super powers to tell when someone is going to attack them." Jack stated with a serious look.

"Really?" The crusaders asked coming up to the pair.

"Nah, just a lucky guess was all. I figured she'd be to antsy to wait for the lights." Jack replied smiling at the three. "And might I add someone seems to be enjoying this hug." He teased at Pinkie who only blushed before stepping away from the man.

"Amazing darling, you got Pinkie Pie to be speechless for once." Remarked Rarity with a small clap. Behind her were the other Elements and even Big Mac with Derpy and a mare Jack hadn't seen before on his arms.

"Hey girls and guy." Jack said waving to them "And who might you be?" He asked turning to the mystery mare.

"My name's Cheerilee. I'm the teacher at the school here." She said shaking Jacks hand.

"Pleasure to meet you then." He replied with his smile still on his face. "Well I just have one thing to ask everyone." He said gaining the attention of all that were there. "Who's ready to party?" Jack shouted throwing his arms into the air causing everypony to shout their confirmation as a white mare with neon blue hair started to DJ.

The party continued for hours with everypony thanking Jack for saving Dinky or welcoming him to the world. Lyra especially took great lengths welcoming him till Bon Bon dragged her away by her tail. Jack finally found the Apple sisters near the cider. "Hey Applejack. Question for you?" he said raising a finger when he was close enough.

"Shoot sugar." She replied with a smile.

"Are Big Mac and the ladies he was with a, well you know?" Jack asked putting two fingers together causing the sisters to laugh.

"Yes, He's with Derpy and Cheerilee. Honestly you saving Dinky got ya big browny points with the old lug since she's basically his daughter now." Applejack confirmed with a nod of her head.

"Yeah, when he learned what happened he rushed to the hospital like his tail was on fire to see how they's were doin'." AppleBloom added laughing at the memory.

"Huh, well guess that helps me um and one more thing?" He asked pointing to Twilight dancing. "Is she ok?"

This caused the two to burst out in laughter for a minute before looking at the confused man. "That,s just Twi. Two left feet describes her." AJ said shaking her head as she giggled some more.

With that info Jack continued mingling with the party till he ended up on a couch between Fluttershy and Rarity. "I imagine you guys have questions?" He said looking between the two. Fluttershy blushed and looked away but Rarity had a mischievous look on her face.

"Let Fluttershy ask hers first." Rarity simply said.

Jack turned his attention to the tall mare with a raised brow. "And that question is?" Fluttershy squeak before turning completely away. Jack reached over and started scratching behind her ears causing her to stiffen then relax leaning into his hand letting out purring noises. As he pulled his hand away she let out a whimper turning back towards the human. "Ask the question then you get more pets." He stated wiggling his fingers for emphasis.

"Could I maybe um if its not to much, oh my, look in your mouth at your teeth?" She finally said hiding her face in her hands waiting for a response.

"Sure." Jack said opening his mouth so she could see in.

Flutters blushed before leaning in to examine his teeth her chest pressing lightly to his arm, muttering and making mental notes. "32 teeth in total, herbivore like in the back with carnivorous in the front most likely for tearing. This means humans are omnivorous." Satisfied with that she leaned back "Thank you for letting me look." She said with a soft smile that grew when he started to pet and scratch her again.

"No problem. If you want to get a closer look to anything else just ask." He said winking at her making her blush and hide in her hair. "Now on to yours my dear." He added turning to the smiling fashionista.

"Well this can be seen as a bit rude and you don't have to answer but have you had any partners and would you perhaps think about taking some up now that you live here?" She inquired leaning into the man fluttering her eyes.

Jack for his most part kept from blushing. "Well I have had a few though nothing that unfortunately became serious and well as for if I'd try here um I'd say yes but well a date would be in order first to see if me and the other person or people match." He said scratching his chin as he looked to the ceiling.

"Understandable, see you later darling." Rarity said with a smile grabbing Fluttershy's hand taking her to where some of the other girls were.

Jack let out a breath as Spike took up a spot on the couch. "So Rarity finally asked that question huh?" He said smirking at the man who only nodded "Can maybe ask you another?" He said scratching at his nose turning away slightly.

"Sure what is it?" Asked Jack.

"Um well whats your preference?" Spike asked blushing slightly.

Jack smiled as he knew this song and dance. "Well how about I show you a little bit." He stated causing the dragon to look at him as Jack left a kiss on his already red cheeks. Spike was practically glowing red now from his blush. "I can play both fields pretty well." He whispered into the steaming drakes ear causing smoke to leak from Spikes nostrils as he bolted away. "Still got it." Jack chuckled to himself.

The party finally winded down as ponies started to leave till it was just Jack and Twilight walking home, Spike had left early a blush reappearing on his face when he had looked at Jack. "So enjoy the party?" Twilight asked looking to the smiling man.

"Yeah and I think my life's about to get a lot more exciting." He said with a chuckle making the mare look away with a small tinge of red on her cheeks from what Rarity had told them and Spikes added statement.