Chapter 16: Reunion

Frank POV

A few days have passed since I started liberating places where the caribou had taken over and let me tell you there were a lot to beat the shit out and freeing many females of various races as well. Not only that but I have also exposed those who took part in selling their own females to the caribou and with some persuasion I had each of them admit to their crimes and let the females deal with them. I did have to clarify that I wasn’t some divine being, but due to my abilities being something that not even magic could do no one would believe me. Hopefully things will be alright once I return to Canterlot, but with my luck it never ends that way as I am currently walking back to the castle of the two sisters after freeing all the females in various parts of the world, I decided to sing a little song as I got closer to the castle, I did remember to lower my power once I arrived and was currently walking towards the castle.

Though I must mention that I did came back looking different as I am currently wearing a horned helmet over my head, a necklace full of talismans, leather shoulder guard, and a black robe draped around my body. Gifts from the females I saved even though I told them it was unnecessary, but I have to admit I feel like Conan the barbarian wearing all of this as I walked down the path.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5ke4Ka4_mg

Note: yes, he can also sing. Also, song does not belong to me.

As I sing, I could feel the sound of the music being played around me and was reminded of how in the show many of the ponies would sing and dance to a song being played to which I figured is what going on right now. Not to that I minded as I continued to sing getting closer and closer to the castle though I could sense that my song was drawing the attention of the wildlife here as I continued who seem to bop their heads from the song. Singing had been something I would do to calm myself down after doing a major job though I would often do it when I am alone since it’s been a while since I sang to a crowd. As I reach to the end of my song I was finally in front of the doors to the old castle or should I say rebuilt castle since the changelings had done a very good job renovating the castle.

But just as I was about to pull the door open the sound of hooves caught my attention as I backed away and saw two familiar faces that I wasn’t expecting to see right now…

As both Celestia and Luna come out from the castle doors as they were both panting like crazy towards me. At first I thought they were still under the effects of their heat but after seeing their eyes and how they weren’t any hearts in them eased me a bit as I removed my helmet and waved at them.

“Hey girls…” I said nervously since I wasn’t expecting to see them so soon, but before I could say anything the royal sisters proceeded to wrap their arms around me in a warm embrace as Celestia held me on my right while Luna held me on my left.

“Tia? Lulu?” I asked not knowing what was going on until one of them said something.

“Your okay.” said Celestia in a light tone as Luna held me tightly.

“We were worried about you when we heard you left the Everfree. But thank the moon your alright.” said Luna as both were holding back tears.

Honestly, I was expecting them to be mad at me for that blast of wind magic when they had me on both sides as I mentally sighed at having thought this as I proceeded to wrap my arms around them and rub their heads lightly as it manages to calm them down as a I formed a smile at them.

“Sorry for making you both worried.” I said as the two princesses seem to smile at what I was doing.

While this was going on I heard a teleportation spell being used as Eris appears near the doors with a sheepish grin on her face to which I raised an eyebrow at.

“Sorry cutie, but I had to tell these two everything. Also love the new look you have.” She said as I rolled my eyes at this even though I didn’t blame them.

Once the hug was over, I then wiped the tears off the eyes of the two sisters before facing them with a tired sigh.

“So, I guess I have a lot to explain don’t eye?” I questioned to which the two nodded.

“Alright but let’s do this inside and so I can rest up after the ordeal I was in outside of the kingdom.” I said to which they all nodded as we all went inside.

Once inside I was also greeted with a hug from Chrysalis, Leah, and her changelings though I did notice Celestia and Luna giving the new females the death stare much to my bewilderment. The other four girls I saved from the caribou were also glad to see me and were not wearing proper attire unlike the rags they were before though for some reason they seem to go wide-eyed at my new attire for some odd reason.

“Why are you all looking at me like that?” I asked as Sonya was the first to break out of her stupor.

“What your wearing, those are…” she said in a trembling tone as I raised an eyebrow at her.

“What’s wrong? I am simply wearing the gifts that each of the other races gave me after liberating them from the caribou.” I said as Pipp flew in front of me.

“You do realize that what you’re wearing once belonged to the strongest warriors of each race.” She said as Layla approached me.

“Only those of the highest rank can wear those pieces not to mention you have earned the respect and honor of each race.” She said as I face palmed at this.

As I turn to the other royals to see them smiling at me probably amused at my predicament here.

“I thought these were gifts and nothing more. I didn’t think these were items worn by their strongest of warriors.” I said as Chloe walks toward me.

“Are you alright, Sir McCloud?” asked the female Centaur as I had an exhausted look on my face.

“Nothing just didn’t know about this since I was mainly focused on taking down the areas where the caribou had taken over after taking down their king.” I say though this had everyone in the room gasp in shock.

“Speaking of the caribou there is still the matter of what has happened during your stay in the Everfree.” Said Celestia motioning towards Leah, Chrysalis, the changelings, and the 4 slave girls I rescued.

“What has Eris told you so far?” I asked as Luna cleared her throat.

“Well that you encountered a being called a protogen who crashed here in the forest. Then met Chrysalis and her changelings, stopped a necromancer who was hunting them, freed a group of females from the caribou, then proceeded to head towards the caribou kingdom.” She said as I scratched the back of my head sheepishly at her words.

“Though I do wish to ask why you helped Chrysalis and her changelings? And why did you take so long during your trip to the caribou kingdom?” asked Celestia as she looked me with a gaze that said tell me something that my mother had down to me when I was keeping stuff from her.

“Okay. 1. I helped Chrysalis not only from the necromancer who was hunting her and her race but because it turns out that she and her children were victims of Shining armor when he and the guard attacked her when she wanted to seek an audience with you. And its because of that incident that the fiasco at the Canterlot wedding happened for she was desperate to feed her children. And before you ask, she was indeed telling the truth thanks to a lie detection spell I used when we spoke. 2. The reason why it took me so long is due to liberating many of the areas that the caribou had taken over. For I had to travel to various parts of the world to free the enslaved women and to put an end to any remaining caribou and those who made deals with them.” I said in one breath to which Celestia sighs at this.

“Though your actions were with good reason I believe that this will cause some unwanted attention for you. Not to mention a meeting with the rulers from the other nations, for they certainly will want answers for the being that liberated their women from the caribou.” She said to which I sighed at.

“There is also the matter of what to do with your alien visitor, the changelings, and the 4 females you saved.” Said Luna motioning to the other girls in the room as Leah and Chrysalis were uneasy from the gaze the princesses were giving them. The ones I saved however had their heads down.

“I would rather not return home since it was the alpha that sold me to the caribou and would not want to return to a land where I was only seen as a runt.” Said Layla who had her ears drooped down.

“I don’t want to return either especially since I failed to bring my platoon home after the caribou ambushed us. And would rather avoid being shamed by the rest of the minotaur’s for having failed them.” said Sonya who had a sad expression on her face.

However, Pipp and Chloe were trying to hold back tears as I noticed their expressions.

“You both okay?” I asked to which they both shook their heads.

“Our homes were destroyed when the caribou invaded.” Said Pipp as Chloe continued.

“We have no place to return to.” She said though I admit this was sad to hear as I then looked toward the sisters with an idea in mind.

“Hey, is it possible for them to stay in the royal castle in Canterlot?” I asked as the 4 girls looked at me with wide eyes.

“I mean just for the meantime until we can properly give them a home to stay in. After what they have been through it’s the least that we can do for them.” I said to which Celestia, and Luna nodded at me with a smile.

“But of course, they will also be given citizenship now that they’re in equestrian soil.” Said Celestia.

“Though there is still the matter of whether or not they wish to stay in the castle mind you.” Said Luna as I looked at the girls with smile.

“You 4 wish to stay at the royal castle?” I ask but what came next was a surprise to me as they all rushed at me and proceeded to hug me from all sides each of them letting out tears of joy much to my bewilderment.

“T-THANK YOU!!!”

Is what they said between sobs as I shake my head in amusement before hugging them back. However the hug was cut short as Celestia and Luna cleared their throats while also letting off a strange black aura to which the other girls let go me while also hiding a blush that had formed on their faces.

“Wait, but what about m- I mean the changelings?” asked a worried Chrysalis to which Celestia and Luna sighed at.

“We will allow you to stay in our old castle. From what both Eris and Frank had informed us your actions back at the wedding was caused by the actions of my former captain. But I fear it will take time to reveal your presence to the rest of my ponies so I would advise you to lay low once it’s time to reveal you to the rest of the kingdom.” Said Celestia before she and Luna formed a serious look toward Chrysalis.

“But be advised we will also be keeping an eye on you. So, you better not cause any problems now that you are staying here for you still have a lot to answer for. But be grateful that our dear Frank was kind enough to vouch for you.” Said Luna as both princesses and the Changeling Queen stared at each other with serious to which I got in front of them just to avoid any problems.

“Alright let’s just try to calm down here. Okay? I understand that certain actions have caused some bad blood between both rulers, but let us all remember that we all want peace and nothing more, okay?” I say hoping to calm any signs of hostility between the 3 which seemed to have work as they all nodded.

I then looked to Leah who had a nervous look on her face.

“What about you Leah? Want to stay with others in the castle or stay in the Everfree?” I asked as Leah looked at me.

“If you don’t mind, I would love to see what else is outside of the castle as well as meet the populace in the kingdom. That is if the royal sisters don’t mind.” She said as I looked back at Celestia and Luna who nodded me.

“If that is what you believe to be the correct move then I follow your lead my king.” Said Chrysalis to which the royal sisters go wide-eyed as they all looked to me.

“You married her?” yelled both princesses as I shook my head immediately to which Chrysalis then sighed at.

“I call him my king because I believe he would be a better ruler then me. I had already condemned my children for my actions the least I could do is to offer them a proper ruler then me.

“You know you don’t have to go that far especially when you have also offered yourself to me. You made mistakes yes, but that was due to certain circumstances that lead you to do those acts. I may be their king, but your still their queen and their mother and that will never change which is why you will stay with them, and I will visit to supply you with more love so that none of you will ever go hungry again. Sound good?” I say though this causes her to shed a few tears as I was worried, I may have upset her somehow, but she assured to me that she was letting out tears of joy as she gave me a loving smile.

“Your compassion is incredible. I only wish to have met you much sooner and maybe things would have been different for me and my children. Thank you.” She said as I gave her a thumbs up.

“No pro..ble…m.” I weakly said as my body suddenly shifted to the side before Chrysalis and Leah caught me which startles everyone around me as they surrounded.

“Frank are you alright?” said Leah in a concerned tone only for the sound of loud grumbling which startles everyone as I chuckled nervously.

“Sorry, it would seem the past few days of not eating has finally caught up to me.” I say trying to sound alright though it seemed to have done the opposite as everyone looked at me with a worried gaze.

As I then found myself being lifted with a hand crane as Eris snaps one behind me before wheeling me towards the kitchen.

“Well lets not wait after all you were busy for the last few days and we will also feed the food to you as well.” she said as I looked at her with confusion.

“Really this isn’t necessa-…” I was cut off as everyone around me spoke in unison.

“WE INSIST!!”

At this point I figured it be best to just let things play out though I wish they didn’t have to go this far since this all seems weird to me….

3rd Pov

Meanwhile in an unknown location the mysterious unicorn mare was seen smiling with glee after watching the humans fight with the caribou and had become excited after witnessing what had become to the false King known as Dain. Her desire to meet this human face to face was growing, but with regret had to focus on the plan to raid the kingdom known as the crystal empire the very one that was taken from her by the acts of the pink alicorn and the young purple dragon. Still, she couldn’t help but caress the sight of the human through her crystal ball especially after seeing how he dealt with the rest of the caribou who had taken over various areas around the globe.

“Such power, such ferocity, a perfect candidate to rule beside me if things were different between us. It almost makes me regret having to kill you my dear, but I must if I wish to regain what was stolen from me. I am looking forward to meeting you very soon.”

Said the mysterious unicorn mare as she lifts a small amulet with dark grey design and red outlines with the design of an alicorn with its wings open and a red gem that pulsed with a red sinister energy. As she stands before the sight of the empire made of crystals that was sealed with a magical barrier as the unicorn mare smiles as knights of black crystal stood beside the mare as her plan to invade the kingdom would soon commence. Little did she know that someone else was planning to attack the empire as another unicorn was planning beneath the tunnels of the empire yet this one was sporting a new horn made of orange crystal with runes carved into its sides.

Back with the human who after being fed by the girls and saying his goodbyes to Chrysalis and her changelings, Frank is seen returning to Canterlot castle along with some new guests who were trying to ease the dizziness of being teleported for the first time. A couple of guards were then summoned to escort the guest to the royal seamstress for some new attire before being escorted to the guest rooms leaving Frank and royal sisters alone in the throne room. As Celestia ordered her guards to wait outside for she and Luna had a lot to discuss with Frank and once the coast was clear is when their discussion had begun.

“Eris had told us that you received something during your time in the Everfree. May we see it?” asked Celestia as Frank nodded before pulling out his new sword and presented it to the royal sisters.

Luna gets a closer look at the blade examining its design as she noticed the emblem on the swords pummel while also noticing the omega symbol at the center of the sword guard. Another thing she noticed was the smudges of dried blood on the blade as the night princess looks back at Frank who had a sheepish look on his face.

“Sorry about that I meant to have the blade cleaned up once I had returned.” He said as Luna rolled her eyes.

“I have never seen a blade like this before, but I also sense some powerful energy emanating from the blade, but I can’t make heads or tail as to what it is.” She said as Celestia stands beside her sister.

“It’s also strange for it to have twilights cutie mark at the pummel of sword. Makes me wonder if the sword has any relation to the element of magic.” Said Celestia as Frank nodded at her before putting his sword back into his sheath.

“Eris had also mentioned that you absorbed a ghost skull orb after your fight against the necromancer, correct?” Asked Luna as Frank nodded before raising his right hand as he closed his eyes before his body was engulfed in a green aura.

Both Celestia and Luna felt uneasy from the aura Frank was emanating for it felt unnatural to them much like his dark form that he presented to them and for a moment they saw a hooded figure with a large scythe standing behind him before it disappears as the aura faded from Franks body as he opened his eyes and saw the sacred look on the royal sisters.

“Sorry for scaring you two. I honestly wasn’t expecting to acquire a power like this before. Hell after dealing with the necromancer, I was visited by the souls of the mages victims who thanked me for avenging them before being laid to rest.” Said Frank as both Celestia and Luna had looks of shock in their faces.

“It is alright Frank. Though I admit that power did feel sinister to us, but I am grateful that it hadn’t affected you in any way.” Said Celestia in a reassuring tone.

Still, it shocks me to learn that a pony would use that kind of magic for I believed it to be a lost art that was erased from history when me and my sister put an end to it.” Said Luna looked worried for a moment before asking her next question.

“Have you used this art by any chance?” she asked to which had the two worried for a moment.

“I would like to clarify that I only used it once and was used on King Dain once he admitted to using a medallion to mind control the rest of his people to follow his beliefs. Not only that, but he also admitted to me that he wasn’t the rightful ruler to the land but a nobleman who wanted the throne and after acquiring the medallion had the real king executed while having the queen and princess as his person sex slaves before having their heads on a pike. After that I felt the cries of those who were falsely condemned by the false king and used the magic to punish him as the dead hands of his victims proceeded to drag him into the earth before tearing him apart.” He said as the sisters looked at him in horror not for what he had done but after discovering that Dain was never a real king but a tyrant who took over the kingdom through mind control as the thought of such magic used against them and their little ponies would be catastrophic.

“And what of the other males?” asked Celestia who sounded worried to ask such a question as Frank sighed at them.

“I only had them restrained and left them to be judged by the females they had enslaved, figured it to be the best option since the females deserved to get some payback. Once that was delt with I then proceeded to the other areas the Caribou had taken over and proceeded to liberate them though I didn’t think it would take so long.” He said truthfully as the princesses looked at him with another question in mind.

“But why? Why would you risk your life to stop a kingdom like the caribou?” asked Celestia as Frank had a serious look on his face.

“One of the reasons was due to finding out that the caribou that I encountered in the Everfree were also ordered to scout any areas for them to strike the town called Ponyvile before invading Canterlot. The second reason relates to something that I have been wanting to talk to you both about but was too scared to tell you both.” Said the human who took a deep breath before facing the royal sisters.

“Where I come from there is a show called *My little pony Friendship is magic* a creation of fiction created by a human called Lauran Faust which told the tale of Twilight Sparkle, her friends, and the many adventures they had from facing nightmare moon, stopping queen Chrysalis, and taking down Tirek. Though the show was originally intended to sell toys to little girls it started a fan base where viewers of all ages both male and females loved the show and created stories to expand the world of Equestria from what was shown in the show. However, one of them was a set of stories called *Fall of Equestria* where the caribou kingdom successfully took over Equestria and proceeded to every female turned into sex slaves. Leading many of them to be raped by the caribou while others had their minds warped to obey their new masters. I was a fan of the show and was enraged after discovering the existence of said stories, but after arriving to this world I was shocked to discover the caribou and their king exist in this world. Which is why I was determined to put an end to the caribou kingdom and their false king so that their invasion would never happen and to spare every female especially you two from being turned into slaves for a perverted kingdom.” He said as he looked down though the sisters were just shocked at what their human friend had admitted to them.

Though what happened next was also surprising when he fell to his knees and immediately bowed his head the action which lead to Frank slamming his head onto the floor which made the sisters jump a bit.

“Frank are you alri-…” said Celestia but was cut off as Frank spoke.

“I AM SORRY FOR KEEPING THIS FROM THE BOTH OF YOU. I HONESTLY WANTED TO TELL YOU BOTH ABOUT THIS BUT I WAS AFRAID TELLING YOU WOULD DO MORE DAMAGE THEN GOOD. FOR I DIDN’T WANT YOU TO QUESTION YOUR OWN EXISTENCE ONCE YOU LEARNED ABOUT THE SHOW AS A CREATION OF FICTION FROM MY WORLD. NOT ONLY THAT I FEARED THAT YOU WOULD HATE ME FOR KEEPING THIS FROM YOU ESPECIALLY AFTER ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT I HAD NO INTENTION TO HIDE THIS FROM YOU, BUT IF YOU SO CHOOSE TO HAVE ME LEAVE THIS PLACE AND NEVER RETURN FOR KEEPING THIS FROM YOU THEN SO BE IT!!!”

Said the broken-hearted Frank who proceeded to explain his reasoning to keep this information from the royal sisters as tears began to form from the humans’ eyes praying to whatever deity listening to him that everything will be fine.

“Frank please stand up.” Said Celestia in a neutral tone as Frank was nervous by her tone as he did what he was told and faced the two sisters expecting to see angry glares only to see them with caring smiles as Celestia held his left hand while Luna held onto his right.

“Frank there is no need to worry about keeping this information from us. After all this information is a lot to take in that our existence was presented in the form of fiction in your world. But I can tell that you were only worried about our well-being and not keep secrets from us something that me and my sister value the most out of you.” She said as Luna then spoke.

“The fact that you were willing to stop a kingdom from enslaving us and our ponies shows how determined you were to protect us and that is something that we can’t overlook. Though I believe it us that should apologize for what had happened when heat season began.” Said Luna as Frank was reminded of that and was about to say something only to be silenced by as white finger placed over his lips by the white alicorn.

“What had happened to you was the result of a magical outburst. This happens when some pony unlocks their magical potential for the very first time something that my sister’s former student had presented when she attended the magical school.” Said Luna as Celestia giggled at the memory.

“You may have unlocked your magical potential after acquiring Moons magic which came in the form of wind magic even though you told us that your people back on earth are unable to use magic. I understand that you were worried about us after what had happened, but we assure to you that we hold no ill will against you.” She said as she and Luna looked away from him as their faces turned red.

“Especially when we presented ourselves in a very undignified way. Can you forgive us?” said Luna as Celestia nodded alongside her sister.

Frank seemed to be in a loss for words as he nodded his head slowly to which the 2 sisters sighed in relief at before letting go of their hands.

“I am grateful that there were no hard feelings. And I do understand that what had happened was due to your heat effecting your mind. Though if I may be bold, you both were very beautiful when you presented yourselves to me like meeting a pair of angels for the very first time, if it were possible, I wouldn’t mind marrying the both of you.” He said only to realize what he said as he covered his mouth.

His words had the added effect of making the two sisters to go red in the face as their wings stood up as their horns lit up a bit.

“Oh god I am so sorry I didn’t mean to say something like that. I mean not that I don’t want to marry you I was simply trying to say it as a compliment. Saying anyone would be lucky to have you since you both are practically goddesses.” He said trying to explain himself only to run his mouth before shutting his mouth shut.

“That is alright Frank. Though the comment was unexpected it is flattering to hear those word from you.” Said Celestia as Luna nodded beside her sister as Frank sighs in relief grateful to not have angered the sisters not knowing that they both see him in a different light. Luna then clears her throat as she tries to get everyone back on track on the matter in hand.

“Going back to the sword Eris had mentioned that you received it by Faust, correct?” questioned Luna to which Frank nods at as he then pulls out the scroll that was on the blade and hand it to them.

The scroll was then covered in a golden aura as Celestia, and Luna began to read its contents before going wide-eyed at the writing and the signature on the scroll as Celestia closes it before facing Frank.

“Our mother has given you a gift for all that you have done here in Equestria though this part about a great threat looming over the land is troubling to hear.” She said as both sisters looked worried as Frank stood tall.

“Well, if anything does happen know that I will protect this land from whatever comes charging in. *Sigh* as much as I want to live a peaceful life I can’t simply stand by and let others suffer when I have the power to save them. And that’s a promise.” He declared as the princesses smiled at his declaration.

“We are grateful that you’re willing to protect our kingdom from this looming threat. But there is still the matter of learning how to use your magic properly to avoid a possible outburst again. Which is why you will be training with me to use your magic properly.” Said Luna as Celestia then butted in.

“I believe I should be the one to train Frank on how to use his magic after all I have learned a lot of magical spells over the years which I believe may be beneficial to our dear human.” She said only for Luna to look at her with a smile but was letting off an aura of anger.

“I am more skilled in combat magic sister which is necessary for a strong and powerful warrior like Sir McCloud here which makes me suitable to train him.” She said as Celestia soon faced her with a smile while letting off her own aura of anger as the two were giggling at each other but to Frank it looked as if he was seeing two divine beings clashing at each other which made him feel very nervous for some reason.

It was then that the two looked at him as they both asked their question in unison.

“Frank, who would you want to be your teacher on how to use your magic?”

Both stared at him with kind smiles yet Frank felt the hairs in the back of his head stand up as he had both hands raised up. As he gave a sheepish smile at the two not knowing how to get out of this situation until Eris snaps herself in the room as they all looked to her as she had a scroll in hand.

Frank POV

Thank God and Faust that Eris appeared because I really wasn’t sure how to get myself out of that situation.

“*sigh* may I ask what brings you here Eris?” asked Celestia as Eris floats toward the 3 of us and hands me a scroll.

“I was called to bring in a message to Frankie from a certain rainbow haired mare.” She said as I open the scroll and began to read what it said.

“Hey big guy its me Dash. Just wanted to know if you’re interested in visiting Ponyvile now that heat season is over. You did say you would think about it once season was over plus Twilight has been wanting to meet you for quite some time and not just her, but the rest of my friends want to meet the one that saved them from the raiders and the black dragon. Not to mention Pinkie has been wanting to make you a party for saving them too so let me know and I will let every pony know about your arrival. Also sorry for not asking you in person, but I am currently working on some new moves for the wonderbolts, but I look forward to seeing you again and hope to catch up with you when you have the time see you then.”

I read from the scroll as I face palmed myself with my metal hand.

“She’s right I did promise to visit Ponyvile and meet Dash’s friends once heat season was over. I think we will have to hold off on the magic training for another time after all I have been meaning to visit the town and meet the other bearers of the elements of harmony for some time now. If its alright with you two.” He said towards the royal sisters who seemed to hesitant at first, but soon nodded their heads.

“No that won’t be a problem after all you did mention that to us during our walks in the garden.” Said Celestia in a sad tone as Luna spoke.

“We had only hope to spend some time you after being away in the Everfree and all. But you gave your word, and you must honor it.” Said Luna who had her head down.

“Well, you could join me if that’s the case. I am sure the girls won’t mind having both the royal sisters and the human visit their town now, would they?” I say though what happened next was unexpected.

As both princesses proceeded to hug me from both sides before kissing me in the cheek as both had a cheerful smile on their faces.

“THANK YOU!!!!”

Is what they said to me in unison as my face heated up before smiling at them happy to see the two smiles again after all this time.

“No problem you two…no problem.”

Author's Note

thats right guys Franks finally heading to ponyvile lets hope he gets a nice welcome and hopefully Twilight won't go mad after meeting the human.

Hope you guys like the new chapter and will see you in the next post.