Gwen 10

It was a rough few months since I was taken to this world, and I was still shaken up by it. I was broke and homeless in a new world, luckily there was a homeless shelter that offered food and a place to sleep, so I was at least fed once a day and I didn’t have to sleep out in the streets.

The Omnitrix was still on my wrist, and I was honestly afraid to use it, the locals were weary of me as it was, if they knew how much power this thing had, I would either be hunted or be shunned, and considering I only had the clothes on my back it was best I kept to myself unless something major happens I’m going to lay low.

As I ate what passed for soup someone sat beside me and spoke “Hey Gwen” the voice of Old Smokey said as I turned to look at them.

“Hey Smokey.” I greeted.

“Still thinking of home?” He asked.

“Yeah.” I said somberly.

“Well don’t worry things could have been worse, you could have awoken In Ponyville, they’re extremely prejudiced there.” He says with a chuckle “I remember one time when I was part of the guard we got called in to deal with some monster only for it to be a minotaur trying to find work, the whole town is just terrible I hear they won’t even sell anything to Zebra’s.” He scoffed.

“Yeah, I guess it could be worse.” I said.

“Now come on. Don’t fill up on the soup, don’t you remember what day it is today?” Smokey asked before I could think he answered “It's the Summer Sun Celebration.”

Oh right, I forgot, it’s basically the pony equivalent of Chinese new year “And I guess you’ve got us guest passes to meet the Princess.” I joked.

Smokey laughed “I wish, no we have to ‘commoners’ party where we can see the Princess raise the sun, they’ll be food. Heck there might be meat there for you.” Smokey explained.

“Please, you said it the commoner's party I doubt they'll be meat.” I said...it had been so long since I had anything meat-based. “But sure I’ll go.” I said getting up from the bench.

Half an hour passed as we made our way up to the Castle gardens commons and got into the party. It was crowded to say the least, beings from across the kingdom and some from beyond came to see the Princess raise the sun. Something Ii had to just accept, though I personally just believed it was a scam to keep her in power.

I got some looks from some of the more snooty Ponies and even some threats to leave or they’d call the guards, though I’d assume it's because I look like a homeless person and not my race, considering the same ponies that tried to get me kicked out were talking to griffons and minotaurs.

“Oh Gwen don’t mind them, they can’t really have us kicked out of a public event if we don’t cause any problems.” Smokey said.

As the night went on I got more and more lonely, as I thought of home. I wandered the gardens and the statue maze for a while, it wasn’t really closed and they had no guards at the entrance to deter anyone away.

As I wandered the maze I saw statues of ponies In different poses, but one was different. “What is this?” I asked as I walked around the statue it had a bunch of random animal parts mixed together. “Chaos.” I said out loud reading the sign on the statue base. “Yeah...I’d call this chaotic, the sculptor must have drawn species names out of a hat or something.” I joked.

“Hey!” A voice shouted as I jumped. “You're not supposed to be here!” the voice said as I was grabbed by the arm by the source of the voice, which turned out to be a guard.

I got out of the guard's grip and started to explain “I’m sorry I didn't see any guards or anything telling me I wasn’t allowed to be here.”

“There are guards at every entrance of the garden that's near the party...” the guard narrowed his eyes. “You’re coming with me Princess Celestia will decide what to do with you.” He said grabbing my arm and dragging me.

“Hey stop that, what did I do?” I argued struggling.

“You’re of unknown race, in unknown garb, in an area your not supposed to be in. It's clear you’re either a thief or a spy.” The guard explained.

“What!” I shouted.

“Silence.” The guard said pulling out a blade..

“Okay.” I muttered in fear.

I was brought to a few other guards and the bias guard explained that I was a spy or something and I was cuffed and brought into the palace. “You two keep an eye on this one I’ll Inform the Princess.” the bias guard said.

But a few moments later the guard was thrown through the door. And a laugh could be heard before a voice spoke. “Is this really the best your guard has to muster sister? You’ve gotten soft.”

The two guards looked at each other before running in and promptly being thrown out and knocked out. I took the opportunity to grab the key off the first guard and unlock my handcuffs. I slowly contemplated my next option I either could run or I could see what that was. I took a deep breath before slowly deciding to peek into the room with the voice.

As I peeked in I saw two amazonian ponies, a white one on the floor, which I figured was Celestia, and a black one in armor. “Please, Luna don’t do this.” Celestia begged.

“Oh, dear sister, your in no position to make any sort of demands, the only reason I haven't sent you to the moon yet is I want to see the hopes drain from the eyes of our subjects as they realize they’ll never see the sun again.” Luna said. I was confused, did The princess really control the sun and moon...come to think about it the moon... lost its silhouette... “Whoever’s hiding you may come out and if you're smart, pledge your loyalty to me.” Luna said as I walked into the room scared. “My my my, what are you, sister you never told me you had an ape.” she said.

“Hey!” I said insulted.

“Oh, and it can speak.” Luna said. “Now be a good pet and bow to your master.”

“I don’t know what's going on but I do know one thing, I won’t bow to tyrants.” I said as I activated the Omnitrix and hoped it both worked... as well as not to transform into Alien X.

In a blue flash, I started changing. When the light dimed I took a look at my hands which were now on fire, I wasn’t Heatblast as I had what looked like western clothing on me. As I was looking at my body Luna lunged at me with a rapier which I barely dodged “Partner, you’ve dun goofed.” I said in a southern accent before decking her across the face and leaving a burn mark.

“YOU DARE!” Luna screamed as she grabbed her face in pain.

“Honey, you got a solar storm comin’.” I quipped as fire launched from my hand and engulfed Luna. I quickly looked around as I had a feeling that she wouldn’t be fazed by that attack for long. Looking around I saw that the guard that brought me here and his drawn sword. I had a plan...well it was more an idea but it should work. I quickly grabbed the sword and saw that Luna had put out the fire and was distracted.

“YOU INSOLENT WEL-” she screamed before a sword to the gut shut her up. As the blade slid out of her she took a few steps back and fell to her knees.

Celestia quickly got up and went to Luna’s side. “Sister.” She said somberly.

Luna coughed up some blood before growling “Oh don’t pretend that you care, you never cared about anything but yourself.”

Celestia closed her eyes and looked at me before saying “I’m sorry.” before thrusting a dagger into Luna’s throat before she started sobbing.

I moved my hand a bit looking for the Omnitrix symbol before changing back to Human and placing my hand on the Princesses shoulder. “I’m sorry...”

Celestia took my hand off her shoulder and said “Don’t be...I should have known this was a possibility... I just wasn’t prepared for it.”

Around this time the three guards that brought me here were starting to get up. “Get away from the princess, spy.” the guard that brought me here said.

“Spy?” The princess asked

“I tried to explain to him that I didn’t know the area I was in was off-limits... he took my race and the fact I’m homeless as an indication that I was a spy... I honestly just wanted a meal and to see the sunrise.” I explained.

“Lies!” the guard said as The princess held her hand up causing him to pause.

“This young person, just saved all of Equestria from eternal night so whatever crime you’ve committed is forgiven...within reason” The Princess said before motioning for both me and her guards to walk with her, “You said your homeless right?”

I walked beside her, “Yes, I came here via some kind of magic and I can’t get back home. So I’ve been staying in a homeless shelter for the past few months.” I explained.

“Guards take her to a guest room make and make sure she’s properly taken care of. Have a seamstress make her new clothing and bring her some hot food.” the Princess said.

“Could I get some cooked meat...my kind are omnivore’s and I haven’t had anything for the past few months.” I explained.

“Make sure to get her some meat in the food.” The princess ordered.

“Yes, Princess.” The guards said as I was escorted to a tower.