The Sage of Equestria

"Orange Citrus, you must be a truly powerful pony to be able to do something like that." said Celestia, "I have never seen such a massive amount of energy before." Twilight was surprised. The only time she'd ever heard her mentor say something like that was when she had her audition, and lost control of her magic. And even then that hadn't been nearly as much magic as he had released now.

"Thanks." said Naruto, giving a toothy grin.

"Your teeth are awfully pointy." said Applejack. He gave her a confused look.

"Huh? Are they?" he asked.

"Yeah." she said, "Do you eat, you know?"

"Eat what?" asked Naruto.

"Uh, m-meat." she stuttered.

"Yeah." he said, blissfully unaware of the sheer terror he had just caused them. Upon hearing this, their faces paled, and Fluttershy fainted.

"Could you please try to refrain from that while on this mission?" asked Celestia.

"We brought some from the village for him, so don't worry." Kakashi quickly intervened.

"AND YOUR VILLAGE ALLOWS THIS?!" exclaimed Twilight, sickened by these revelations.

"Well our village consists of many species that eat meat, so it wouldn't be fair to deprave them of their natural food source just because of one species." Kakashi lied smoothly.

"Very well." said Celestia, "But could you please eat in private, so you don't bother other ponies?"

"Will do." agreed Naruto.

"Also you will be leaving in an hour. Meet us in the courtyards." she told them, "As for you six, get cleaned up, and get your things."

"Yes Princess Celestia." said the five.

"Alright girls, lets go." said Twilight. The other four nodded, and left, Applejack carrying Fluttershy on her back.

--

After waking up Fluttershy, and taking quick showers, the six gathered around to discuss their guards. "Alright girls, what do you think?" asked Twilight.

"They're weird." said Dash.

"Yeah." agreed Pinkie, "Did you see Orange Citrus's cutie mark? It was all swirly. I wonder what it means."

"I still can't believe he could do such a revolting thing." Rarity said.

"Yeah." agreed Fluttershy, "I don't think I want to let him near my animals." Twilight sighed.

"I know Fluttershy." she said, "I tried to talk the Princess out of it last night, but she seemed kind of upset. We'll just have to try and get along with them."

"You seem troubled too sugarcube." said Applejack, "What's on your mind?" Twilight let out another sigh.

"Well that magic he used. I'm wondering how a unicorn could possess such a large amount." she said.

"Hah, Twi's jealous!" said Dash.

"Maybe so." admitted Twilight, "But when I used a power checking spell on him I learned that ball of magic contained just as much as when we use the Elements."

"No way!" said Dash, "That's impossible!" Twilight shook her head.

"It's true." she told them, "And what's more I don't think his cutie mark is a cutie mark."

"What do you mean his cutie mark ain't a cutie mark?" asked Applejack.

"Well it seems more like a barrier." said Twilight, "It's keeping in something very dark and powerful. Even more so than Nightmare Moon and Discord."

"Well why don't you tell the Princess." said Rarity.

"That's a good idea." said Twilight, "Let's go talk to the Princess."

--

"That's what I've come to tell you." concluded Twilight.

"Interesting." said Celestia, "So you noticed it too. I'm not completely sure who he is, or what that barrier is holding back, but I want you  to keep a close eye on him just in case. Report to me any more findings on him."

"I will Princess." said Twilight. Celestia looked upwards just as a clock chimed.

"Oh, it seems time to say our goodbyes." she said, "Good luck my student."