Displaced: the grey eyes of the force

When John brought the colt in the young child was at first shy as he didn’t know what to make of the being before him. John who knew this sat cross legged on the floor his hood folded back so the young colt could see his face.

“Wow your strange… what are you?” The colt asked with the exuberance of child curiosity.

“I am of a species known as human, and what might your name be.?” The grey lord asked patting the space in front of him. The colt in front of him was dull yellow in his coat and his mane and tail were red with green stripe highlights.

“My name is blitz sir.” The colt said.

“Well blitz what do you say to attending my school, you’ll be among other gifted children like you, you’ll have the best education and a family to call on.” John said watching the colt closely.

“I I would have a family? Are you and miss Trixie going to be our parents?” The colt asked a hopeful look in his eyes.

“Yes and no, me and Trixie will be your mentors, confidants, and trainers. there will be special individuals who will fill the role of caretakers, they are unique as they all look alike but it will in time you’ll not the differences between them.” He said which he saw slightly diminished that look of hope. “But make no mistake you will have a family to trust, if it help then you can consider My your father, outside your training of course.” He added watching that hope burn a bit brighter.

“What about the others, the ones you didn’t pick.” Blitz asked.

“Hmm there were a few others but their connection wasn’t as developed as the ones that were picked with you. I’m going to be keeping a close eye on them for sure but they will need to grow a bit before that. Do not worry you’ll see them again at some point.” John said watching the child slightly relax.

“What will I learn?” The young colt asked.

“Simple look around you do you not feel different? Does the floor feel strange to you? Or is there something different about the furniture?” John said smiling as the colt’s eye bugged out once he realized they were floating off the ground, as was all the furniture in the room floated with them. “This...is what you will learn to do, a power likes to which none on this world will ever have seen or do, save for those who have the gift, those like you.” He added as the two floated down. “So do you accept?”

“Yes please.” The colt said dizzily still awestruck by Johns actions.

“Good please step out and have my pupil send in another.” The man said as the colt rushed over and out.

By the time John was done all but nine accepted easily, the last had one of the orphans she refused to leave behind. John who was curious had the little filly bring the foal in for him to examine. When she did he found that the coal, revealed to be a colt was force sensitive but hadn’t developed that far something he was concerned of. John’s concern was just when he probed deeper and found the children were not fed enough and that was hurting their development.

John who by then was furious had the filly hold on to him as he stormed out of the room and up to the caretakers who both looked nervous at He angry scowl.

“The two of you tell me why are these foals not getting enough food?” He asked in a low tone.

“We try but since several ‘nobles’ cut our finding we are barely scraping by. I’m sorry we are doing the best we can.” The politer caretaker said as the other looked disgusted at the mention.

“Not any more.” He said as he took out his com link.

“Yes master mercer how can I be of assistance?” Zeke asked his metallic voice startling the two workers.

“Are the dropships built like I asked. I need food supplies and building units sent to my current position. I have a building that need a severe renovation.” John said as he looked back to the two.

“Yes sir I can have a dozen to your location will you need security forces as well?” Zeke asked.

“Yes two squads of clone troopers in heavy armor should dissuade anyone from interfering.” The man said as he started walking. “Ladies I’d advise you get the children outside this place and take whatever is valuable as well I will not stomach these children to live this way.” He added shaking the two from their shock.

the two quickly gathered the remaining children and various item before ushering the foals out the doors only to stare in shock at the large metallic things out side which had several identical ponies running around moving boxes and tools.

“Good you’ve done well now to rid us of that dilapidated shed.” John said as he and his pupil Trixie both focused on the building before simultaneously lifting both hands ripping the old building, foundation and all, up and directing it to outside the city where it was dumped, crumpling and collapsing into a pile of rubble.

At the sight many pedestrians watched on awe as the mystery ponies started laying a new foundation of duracrete which quickly was flattened and hardened into a new layer the old pipes having been replaced while they were busily relocating the worn out building that once stood. The layout looked similar if not taller that the old in the back there was a section roped off to house the generators and sewage as well as computer bank for them to store data on the colts and fillies.

The whole time this was happening the crowd, which was growing considerably, was awed by how fast these seemingly indistinguishable ponies started putting down floors and walls, the speed at which these ponies work would have put any construction crew to deep and everlasting shame. Several noble while miffed about the orphanage that they tried to get rid of was now being built were more wrapped up on getting the secret to this mystery creatures workers. Even though things were going smoothly there was one issue namely some high flouting mare who was angry at all the noise and had sent her husband to put an end to it.

“You their creature what is the meaning of this? You come in here and making all this racket!” He shouted at John who for the most part ignored the self entitled stallion. “Are you deaf stop this nonsense now! Or are you too stupid to understand me, moronic creature.”

“I heard you just fine but ultimately I don’t care what you demand.” John said turning to the clone forepony who was showing him the blueprints on a construction data pad, or would have if the previously ignored noble hadn’t shoved the clone out of the way to continue his rant.

“You see here creature I’ll have you….urk” the stallion began before he found himself hoisted of the ground by the grey lord, by his neck.

“I. don’t. care. What YOU HAVE TO SAY, YOU PATHETIC EXCUSE FOR A LIVING BEING. IF YOU DO NOT LEAVE NOW… ahem if you do not leave I will make an example out of you.” John shouted, though the last part which his mouth next to the nobles ear. “And if you give them any kind of trouble, any at all I’ll know and did you see what I did with the old place I’ll do it again only I’ll crush you inside your own home got it.” He asked getting a terrified nodd. “Good now leave.” He growled out.

The other nobles who saw the action called for the guard to do something which sparked an outcry for them to arrest John which culminated in the clones, John had brought down for this purpose, to grip their heavy weapons grips tightly.

One guard a Sargent approached them to speak.

“Gentally colt a need to speak with him, this matter needs sorted before it gets out of hand.” He said removing his sword and tossing it to the other guards.

“Ok be mindful you try anything we will open fire, they” the clone said nodding to the crowd. “ do something we open fire got it.”

“Yes corporals keep them back! I don’t need an incident to day!” He shouted causing the others to push the crowd back.

As the guard sergeant drew closer he watched the cowardly stallion flee past the clones and into the crowd. Noticing the grey ponds look made the guard hesitant, but ultimately approached him.

“Sir was there any reason for your hostile actions towards that stallion? I have to for the sake of my job.” He asked watching the slightly taller being afix him with his cold grey eyes.

“That waste had the audacity to demand anything from me and harmed one of my workers he’s lucky I didn’t just flash fry him with lightning.” John said with a grunt. “As for weather or not your about to try to arrest me for it He was trespassing on a construction site and private property.” He added, noting the confused looks on both the caretakers and the guards faces.

“What do you mean? Isn’t this the site of one of the canterlot orphanages?” The guard asked.

“Yes but as of today this orphanage and soon all of them will fall under my controls, per agreement with the diarchs of equestria.” He said showing them that particular clause.

“What does that mean for us we’ve been doing this for years.” One asked.

“Well put simply you no longer have to care take for the children I’m having clones trained to to it and droids will maintain the place, but this doesn’t mean your out of a job I still want you to do the front work as well as coordinating with the clones.” He said noting their saddened faces.

“Well if this is it and the seals check out I’ll be on my way, have a good day sir, madams.” He said as he left them passing the clones and explaining what was happening to the other guards who dispersed the crowd.

“While the clones are busy building the new orphanage the children will stay on board one of the luxury ship I’ve had built which caters to children. The duration of your stay will be till the new orphanage is complete.The three dropships behind you already have to destination just load up the ships and they will do the rest.” John said watching three clones step up to assist in herding the amazed children in.

Once the ships left John turned to Trixie who, the whole time remained silent, a smile on her face. Noting it John motioned for her to follow and left the work to his capable forepony. While they walk John spoke. “You seem very happy at the moment. Care to fill me in?” He asked

“That was very nice, what you did for the orphan foals.” She said giving him a one armed hug.

“Remember what I said? Earlier when I told you how I am.” John asked looking to the former show mare turned grey Jedi apprentice.

“Yes and I quote ‘ I’m and ass I’ll admit it but when it comes down to it I’ll always do what’s right even if my methods are a bit harsh by your standards.’ I remember it daily.” She said.

“Then you should have realized that this is an action that’s right up my alley.” He said putting his arm around her shoulder.

“Yes master it is and I’m glad you did.” She said leaning into the man.

The two went on to do some shopping with bits provided by the crown which was part of the deal struck between the grey lord and the diarchy for the equipment. The things they bought were spartan beds that were comfortable for the new orphanage and new toys and books for the foals to read and learn as well as a healthy stock of food which would be delivered to the new orphanage upon its completion in a week.
They also bought a few regular clothes for John and Trixie to wear besides the simple robes,in trixies case, and the armored ones John wears.

Afterwards they met up with the elements who had been looking for him as their train was delayed. And the princess offered to let them stay till tomorrow, John on the other hand had withdrawn his com link and paged for one of his multi passenger space ships to come down to the castle which was waiting when they got back surrounded by guards who were anxious about its arrival.

Upon confirmation get that it was but a simple transport the guards returned to their posts and we entered the castle and made our way to the throne room but was told that the royals would be in the dining and for them to join them. When we arrived to the dining room we were greeted by the two regal sisters and an yet named unicorn who was looking at John in a weird manner.

“Sorry we are late princesses we had a hard time finding John and Trixie.” Twilight said as they all took places John sitting on Luna’s side across from John, Trixie next to him.

“It is fine twilight I figured he had been occupied with his current project.” Celestia said giving the grey lord a unamused look.

Before he could speak the unicorn spoke up.

“This creature, does it belong to anypony.” He asked drawing shocked looks from the ponies and a bored and rather annoyed look.

“No he is a inte…” Twilight started before she was interrupted.

“Great than I’ll just claim him for my personal zoo...come creature.” The unicorn said trying to command the man.

“No i'm not some animal.” John said before looking at the menu for what he wanted.

The pompous pony wasn’t happy about that and marched around to grab John when he suddenly found himself floating off the floor unable to move.

“Touch my master, blueblood, and I’ll fling you out a window.” Trixie said holding she said holding the prince.

The diarchs for the most part were stunned that their nephew would be so bold and by the actions of another pony who was a known traveling magician, mostly by her declaration. John simply ignored the act as if it were not happening. Finding something he’d like waved over a waited and showed her his order which briefly stunned the mare before she nodded and took the menu and leaving to have it prepared.

Blueblood who had been incensed by the mare struggled spewing out several insults and threats towards her, which didn’t seem to elicit any reaction from her. Seeing this only reinforced his struggling and threats till he was hit with the feeling of suffocation which cut off his rants noting this time the one doing so was the creature of his ire, the one he planned to add to his collection.

“You know I could end you right now, a simple twitch and a snap of bone and boom dead.” The man said as his hand closed further eliciting a hacking noise for the moronic pony.

“Sir mercer please release him I’ll see he is punished accordingly.” Celestia said as two guards entered.

John sat there for a moment and to everypony their thought he would say no. Until blueblood was hurled across the room to the guards who took a step back as the humiliated prince landed, picking him up they dragged the prince away, all the while he was screaming out profanities and insults at the grey master.

With that distraction out of the way they all turned back to conversations where John revealed that he found several young ponies who were gifted, and had started renovations on an orphanage here in canterlot, this causing the rest save Trixie to look at him in shock. Of course they were happy he had helped the orphanage, but were concerned as to what he would do with them.

John who knew they would have that worry told them he wanted those orphans to have better chances at a good life most would be adopters don’t want to go to a place who’s roof was damaged and the paint fading, or missing, the place lost funding because of the majority of the nobles here in the city, the moronic snobs.

this had both princesses attention as they had just allocated a large sum of bits to aid in the renovations of facilities like the orphanages a few years prior. The fact that all of it was claimed to have been spent fixing the few here in canterlot and else were made them suspicious of the committee they left in charge of it.

When the food arrived they were treated to another shock as Johns food of choice which happed to be part of the griffin section of the menus, a burger. John who was about to start noticed how quiet it got looked around.

“What?” He asked confused.

“What is that your eating?” Twilight asked looking a little green.

“A burger I’ve not had one in a while and this is the first opportunity I’ve had.” He said as his gaze turned back to the amazing smelling food.

“But it’s meat.” The scholar said watching the man pick it up.

“So if you haven’t noticed it every time I’ve smiled but my species is omnivorous. We need meat for protein, for our muscles.” He said before biting into the succulent food.

They elements remained quiet as John ate their own appetites lost for the moment. The two sisters who were use to carnivorous diplomats started eating as well, Trixie who had learned that omnivore tidbit wasn’t bothered either and was greedily eating her food too. Once John had finish his meal and leaned back he smiled.

“Wow now that was a burger. Celestia please at some point let the cook know my compliments, if you wouldn’t mind.” He said belching slightly.

“I’ll have somepony relay the message later. For now what else have you done with your day?” She asked.

“Well found the orphanage saw it decrepit state tested the children got pissed had it vacated lifted the old place foundation and all and started the rebuild process today, the children both those who accepted my offer and those who were with not developed enough or didn’t have what I was looking for are staying on a luxury space yacht I had tailored for children till the rebuild is done left a few of my guards to watch over the place till then and prompt scared the piss out of an annoying noble who thought he could demand a thing from me.” He said chuckling.“After that we just were piddling around buying a few things mostly for the orphanage when it’s done, a few nondescript clothes for myself and my pupil for when we don’t wear these robes, and a nice paintings for both the orphanage and the castle turned temple.”

“I heard about the noble issue, he tried to have you as he said ‘put down’ as if you were a wild animal, but I had him thrown out of court when the guard sergeant showed up with the truth, which contained witness statements about what had happened. You really didn’t make yourself any friends with that.” Celestia said her tone revealing her approval.

“Eh what can he do I literally have a rebuttal for anything and everything he thinks he can do.” John said as he drank down the second cup of water brought to him.

“Be that as it may if you anger the nobles too much they may start hampering your work.” Luna said looking to the man.

“How all the material used manufactured by me I don’t use anything they have any influence over and secondly let them I’m no stranger to the power of regicide, they best realize in a fight between me and them I hold all the cards.” John said glaring at both of the regents.

The two chose to not comment on his words and changed the topic of the temple he had spoken of. John basically stating that he had turned the old castle in the everfree into a new temple where he will train those he has found in his arts, something none but Trixie had been privy to the actual name of. A name he was deliberately keeping away from the others, although he may have to bring in the farmer, the caretaker and the pink baker, Johnston noticing their unique force signatures.

That was for a later date as John was tired and began to leave when he two princesses offered him a room here in the castle for the night, his response was polite no as he had called for a ship to take him, his pupil and if need be the others as well. Astonished by his claims they followed him outside to find the ship parked to the side the man and the mare already getting in. Twilight who wanted to visit her family tomorrow before coming home declined as did the fashionista and speedster.

The other three took up John on his offer and boarded. The ones who remained were treated with the lift off and quick movement of the relatively large ship. Once they were on their way the pilots charting a course for ponyville John took the time to speak to the three.

“Ok I’m glad you three agreed to come as I have a proposal for you three. Celestia has had your friend sparkle spying on me,don’t deny it I knew she would from go.” John states watching them stare at him shocked.

“The truth is what I’m teaching these children and my current pupil Trixie is kept secret for a good reason they are extremely powerful and I don’t want them getting out, my students are not going to be pawns in some greedy fuckers plans. not the other nation nor equestria. But you three you have the gift but if you want to train you need to swear not to tell anyone.” He continues.

“Why us?” The farmer asked.

“As I said you three out of your friends have the ability, it’s their waiting for you to discover, I can help but I only will if you agree to my terms.” John said looking at the three.

“Does that mean we have to come to the castle and train all the time? I would like to learn but I don’t want to leave the cakes.” Pinkie pie asked torn.

“You will for the morning training but you can return to them for work you just can’t demonstrate the powers to them or talk about what you were trained for.” He said getting a sigh from the baker.

“What about my animals? I can’t leave them alone for too long, and the get awfully up set if they don’t get diner on time.” The shy animal caretaker asked.

“Miss shy I’m not trying to be mean when i say this but do you want to be a doormat your whole life? You should be the one they listen to not the other way around, and if they have a problem remind them they could just go back to the harsh wilds and find food.” John, who had seen how fluttershy's pets treat her, explained. “Your life should not revolve around them, and if they can’t see that then they sure as hell don’t deserve it.”

“But what would I do without my animals?” Fluttershy asked a fearful expression adorned her face.

“Simple you do like the rest of us do interact with others, this training will help you overcome your fears and make you more self confident.” John said noting the apple farmers frown, most likely from how blunt John had been with the timid mare.

“Give us time to think on it, I’ll let ya know when we have made the decision.” Applejack said getting a nod from John.

With that conversation over they relaxed as the ship quickly zoomed on. When they did reach ponyville the tree mares got out and watch the ship take off toward the forest. Applejack who had remembered how concerned they were was troubled, on one side the princesses were nervous about the plans John had in play and didn’t have much in the way of leverage on John, the other John was telling the truth the entire time he was discussing their coming and training with him, something Applejack couldn’t grasp without information and that information was being held secret by the one who had spoken to them. The quandary made sleep feeling for the mare that night and part of the next day.