Hey there. I should probably introduce myself. The name's Mikashaia, but you can call me Mika.
You have heard the rumors of this guy who dresses as different characters named only as The Merchant? Yeah, I didn't listen. I thought that it was just fiction. Now I am a robot.
Ok, getting ahead of myself here.
Anyway, I was a normal mid twenties adult male. If you consider a weebo brony who had never really gone out and about before college to be normal.
Never had been to a convention before, but my roommate was also as big a fan of Gundam like I was.
I had just put together a gunpla of the Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex with no nubs showing nor signs that they were even there to begin with. It was the SD kit with the Cross Silhouette frame (which I used instead of the normal SD frame for better mobility). I don't care what people say about this kind of kit; it's one of my favorite types.
I had even been able to paint the blue areas green. I even spray painted the thrusters' exhaust port and the tip of the tail weapon green as well.
We had gotten everything prepared for our excursion to the BuildCon this year.
"Oh man. This is so exciting! This is my first time going to any kind of convention!" I said causing my roommate to chuckle.
"I know. You said that on the way up here." he said as we climbed out of his vehicle.
As we climbed out, I heard that sound. The one sound that I didn't want to hear today of all days.
The sound of plastic being crushed under foot.
I looked down and saw that somehow the mace had fallen out of my pocket as I was climbing out and landed on the pavement just before my foot could even touch the ground.
"Great. Just great!" I shouted sarcastically as I picked up the shattered mace off the ground.
When I got off of the ground, I noticed a few stands outside the convention hall that were open,so I decided to see if I could find a replacement weapon.
Three hours later and still no replacement weapon. I was about to give up when I heard someone clearing their throat. I turned and saw a booth that hadn't been there before. The person behind the counter looked a lot like Amuro Ray, the very first gundam pilot from Mobile Suit Gundam.
"May I help you,sir?" I asked skeptically because I was absolutely sure that booths do not appear spontaneously from out of nowhere.
"Oh yes," he said as I walked over to his stand. "I couldn't help but notice what a remarkable job you did with your gunpla."
I rubbed the back of my head nervously. "Well sir, this is actually the only gunpla I have made and I am a beginner. I'm sure that there are people with better skills than I do."
He just smiled at me. "Not many people have skills like these for a beginner, but it appears that something is missing from your gunpla." he said as he continued to look over the model.
"Yeah, I accidentally stepped on the mace that comes with it." I said as I showed him the remains of the mace.
He looked over the pieces and sighed. When he saw my crestfallen face, he smiled and pulled out three small boxes that looked identical to each other.
"One of these contains the weapons that belong with your Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex. Do you have the capability to determine which one that is without touching any of them?" he asked adding on the last bit because I was about to touch one of them.
I was thinking of of backing out, but when I saw the price after he told me that if I guessed correctly I could keep it free of charge, I decided to give it a try.
I reached my hand out and felt myself drawn to two of the boxes. I had no idea which one to choose, but then I remembered a poem I had read in school about crossroads and made my decision.
I placed my hand on the center box which had not been calling to me the entire time. I opened it up and found a pair of the new type blades that came with a previous SD kit only the blades were green with lime grips.
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"You have chosen wisely. Enjoy the new weapons. Have a nice trip now." he said as I walked away.
I leaned up against a metal pole as I slipped the swords into the hands and had a quick thought.
Was that who I think it was?
Lightning then struck the pole I was leaning on because I didn't notice the storm clouds rolling in.
As I fell over, I saw a wormhole open up where I was falling. I only had a couple of thoughts as the world around me went dark.
If that was The Merchant, then I have got to be the dumbest person for not realizing it in time. Oh well,Equestria here I come.
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Everfree Forest: at least 1000 years before the show
When I came too, my body felt a little bulky. I raised my arm to see why and what appeared was the arm of Barbatos Lupus Rex. I meant that it looked like it was mechanical as if it actually was the real thing. It was interesting to see the sub arm come out, but it was nice to know that I could control it.
I stood up which caused me to sit on my rump. When I looked at my legs, I noticed that they were slightly damaged.
That was when I noticed that even though I was a Barbatos Lupus Rex, I was the SD Cross Silhouette frame version.
"Well, I got sent to Equestria. I guess I had better get moving." I said noting that my voice sounded more robotic. If that fearful nagging at the back of my mind was anything to go by, then I was in the middle of the Everfree Forest.
As I stumbled about, I got used to walking. I was enjoying the scenery when I noticed something odd.
Why does Everfree look a whole lot nicer than it does in the show? I thought. As I approached a clearing, I saw a castle that did not look run down at all.
"I'm in the past." I said.
As my anger grew I didn't even notice that the moon eclipsed the sun, nor did I notice Princess Celestia and Nightmare Moon starting their battle.
I became so angry that all I could see was red. I then let out a primal roar.
Celestia's point of view
She had started to lose ground as Nightmare Moon's attacks became closer and closer to her. She then heard what sounded like a dragon. She also noticed that Nightmare Moon had stopped attacking and looked around. She found her shaking in fear. Celestia was shocked. What could possibly scare somepony to shake with fear like that?
When she looked in the same direction, what she saw made her realize that there were other things to fear more than the evil form of her younger sister.
It was a bipedal creature that was as paler than white with green and yellow accents not including the horned crown like crest on it's head. It had a tail that had a green blade attached. But it's appearance isn't what caused them to be scared. It was the eyes.
They were as crimson as blood and seemed as if they were on fire. The irises were white. There was only one emotion coming from it's very core: anger.
Celestia looked back to Nightmare Moon and noticed that she was grinning.
"It seems that I have an ally dear sister." she said as she looked towards Celestia.
The next thing they knew, they were smacked out of the sky when the creature launched itself with some kind of propulsion device on it's back and into the ground.
Nightmare Moon then got up and leapt at the creature and the two were trading blows with each other whether they be claws or magical blasts.
When Celestia got up and saw that the two were deadlocked and that neither could move, she went back inside the nearly destroyed castle and grabbed the Elements of Harmony from their resting place, brought them out, and used the elements while crying because she knew that she had no choice.
When the elements fired the only one who noticed was Nightmare Moon.
When the smoke cleared, Celestia saw that the creature seemed to have been knocked unconscious while her sister was banished to the moon for a thousand years.
She walked up to the creature and looked at it closely. It was made of a metal that wasn't found anywhere in Equestria or the surrounding area and was apparently in stasis.
Celestia picked it up with her magic and brought it inside. It seemed to be weather proof so she knew just what to do with it.
Author's Note
Hi and welcome to my story.
I know that some of you have different opinions about this, but I just had to get this written out. Also, I will update this story whenever I can. I just hope that you guys enjoyed the story so far.
Song to play at the end of each chapter:
Forgot to ask, but how do you think the changelings should be introduced?
Extra video for you guys:
Prologue: Awakening [edited]
Canterlot Castle Gardens a thousand years later (give or take a few)
Mika's POV
When I came to, I found that I was standing on a stone pedestal in what could only be a lavish garden. There were all kinds of flora and fauna. Which told me one thing.
I had become a lawn ornament for someone's garden. At least the gardeners had the decency to keep me cleaned.
As I climbed off of the pedestal, I took stock of the situation I was in. I was about the height of Princess Luna even with the crown like crest on my forehead. I was a machine which did not surprise me because of all of the displaced stories I had read in my life. I was in a part of the garden that wasn't as maintained as the rest. I also found that I was in the Canterlot gardens which would explain the beautiful view of Equestria.
I shook my head to stay focused and turned around to read the stone pedestal that I had been placed on.
It read: "Here stands the King of Everfree. This statue is a full color representation of the embodiment of anger and malice itself."
I read it over a few times and understood my position. I was pretty much turned into a statue like Discord but not turned into stone.
"Well I have nothing on the to-do list for today. What should today start with?" I said noting that my voice now sounded like Mikazuki's from the english dub.
I decided to go for a walk through the gardens when I caught sight of a guard, white fur blue mane golden armor, looking right at me.
He scowled and aimed his spear at me.
"Halt! Who are you and how did you get in here?" he shouted at me.
He then spotted the now empty podium that I had gotten off of and looked back at me.
"You will come with me for questioning and then I will take you to the princess."
Now I had been raised to obey authority, but that was before I got sent into another dimension. I did the first thing that came to mind.
"Um... Bye." I said waving to the guard.
Then I ran.
"Hey! Get back here!" the guard yelled before giving chase.
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Canterlot Castle throne room
3rd POV
Princess Celestia was sitting with her newest student Twilight Sparkle, her family, Celestia's niece Princess Mi Amore Cadenza (or Cadence as she prefers to be called), Celestia's adopted daughter Sunset Shimmer, and the infant dragon Spike in the throne room.
It was Spike's birthday today, and they were celebrating with a private party that was both formal and casual which meant that Twilight's family still respected the princesses yet were allowed to be themselves.
Today Princess Celestia had cancelled both day and night courts so that she could just relax without those snooty nobles whining about unimportant things.
They had just gotten out the cake when they heard shouting from the other side of the throne room doors
They looked towards them and saw them shatter as a metal being crashed through them.
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Canterlot Castle throne room
Mika's POV
Well, I had run all over the castle trying to get away from the guards (why it couldn't have just stayed the one I had no idea), when one of the unicorns shot me through the throne room doors.
I got myself up off the floor and faced the guards... Who were now bowing.
It was then that I froze in fear and looked to see what room I was in.
I was in the throne room.
"Hoo boy. I'm gonna turn around now, and I hope that it's not the Royal Sisters." I said as I turned around.
When I turned to look behind me, I realized that I was in the past but not too far that it would make me feel old.
I then noticed that there was someone who I didn't believe would be there. It was Sunset Shimmer and not the power hungry one.
I was about to freak out, but then I remembered what the merchant does. He sends people to alternate universes of the original MLP canon universe.
I came back into reality when I saw a bright flash of light.
I looked towards the source and saw that Celestia had teleported me into a cage near the throne.
"How did you become released from your slumber, monster?" Celestia said in a tone that told me to be careful with what my answer was going to be.
"I woke up?" I said earning a deadpan look from the Solar Monarch, "Look, your highness, I don't know what I did, but I wish to help you out."
"And how, pray tell, do you expect to help?" Princess Celestia said looking ready to blast me into next month.
"I can be a personal guard for those you hold dear." I said gesturing to the three youngest creatures who were in a small group in the middle, the two fillies on either side of the hatchling.
"I know that you have your doubts about me, but I assure you that I will not hurt you, your friends, or your family, unless they deserve it." I said, "Plus, it might be a good idea to help me control my temper. It may be the reason why I attacked you all those years ago. I'll also tell you my origin."
Celestia sighed and gave me a look that told me that she trusts me for now. "I have your word." she said to the surprise of everyone.
"Spike!"
Me and Celestia were startled when Twilight and Sunset both shouted. I looked down and saw that Spike had somehow gotten into the cage while me and Celestia were busy talking. He was trying to climb up my leg and was getting close to the point of screaming and crying in frustration from not getting any attention, so I bent down, picked him up, and held him like any infant needed to be held.
I started rocking him back and forth slowly to help calm him down.
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Throne room
Celestia's POV
How was this possible? This thing had been able to stand up against Nightmare Moon with a fury that had given her nightmares for the next few weeks. Now he (I guessed that it was a he based on its voice) was holding the newest addition to my family as gently as a mother. He was even humming a lullaby to Spike.
I was speechless.
I was brought out of my thoughts by somepony clearing their throat. I turned and saw the creature was trying to get my attention.
"I may have caused him to fall asleep. Sorry if that wasn't your intention." he said quietly.
I levitated Spike over to myself using telekinesis and placed him within my hooves.
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Throne room
Mika's POV
Celestia looked towards me with a smile. I would've smiled back if I had a mouth.
"You can have the job. I just have one question." Celestia said.
"Ask away, and I'll answer only if you answer mine." I said.
"Of course." she said, "What is your name?"
This is when I started saying an introduction that would make Team Rocket proud.
"Name's Mikashaia, but that's Mika to you.
And if you're evil, I'll make you blue.
Get on my bad side, and I'll prove why.
You hurt my friends, and I'll make you cry.
I'll rush to your side if your future's not.
bright.
Best to surrender now or prepare to fight.
Trust me I'm right." I said earning deadpans and sweatdrops from everyone.
"What?" I asked exasperated.
"I may be 10 years old, but even I know that that was unnecessary." Twilight said.
"Whatever." I said not really caring as I put my hands behind my head.
"You said that you had a question for me?" Celestia asked getting my attention.
"Oh yeah. Can I be released from this cage please?"
After being let out,a book hit me in the face causing me to fall over. Celestia looked right towards her prized pupil with a raised eyebrow.
"I didn't do it!" Twilight said truthfully.
I sat up and looked inside finding the book was blank which confused me greatly. I flipped to the last page and found a note left for me.
Hey kiddo,
I know you may be a little peeved at me for sending you away from home, but I know that you will help out with the trouble in this dimension. Among the usual tail weapon, thrusters, and clawed limbs, you have other abilities and weaponry.
Included are:
Arm cannons
The Barbatos Lupus' swords that you bought
Pocket dimension
Cloud walking
Energy shields
And a secret power that is not relevant at the moment.
I hope that you don't hold any ill will towards me. I was just doing my job.
Sincerely,
The Merchant
The book disappeared in a burst of rainbow sparkles making Twilight Sparkle cry.
"I didn't even get to read it!" she bawled as everyone else, except me because I was too busy deadpanning, went to comfort her.
Thanks a lot merchant. You gave me a dream wrapped in pain. I thought, What have I gotten myself into?
Author's Note
Just to let you know, I will be switching to third person for the rest of the story.
Before you complain, let me explain.
I only make the introductory chapters alternate between POV. It's also because I can't do a lot of first person because I'll end up acting like the first person character.
