Author's Note

Thank you to everyone who has been reading up this point. Something to keep in mind is that not everything will line up completely with d&d rules and so on due to how my DM was. Though as far as lore goes I am going to try to keep it as accurate as I can.

Awakening to a new world

‘Where am I’ thought Obsul as he was floating in a void that he presumed was his consciousness. ‘Where is that beeping coming from, it doesn’t sound natural. That's beside the point, I need to wake up, I don’t know where I am.’

With that conclusion in Obsul's thoughts, he began trying to reach out with his mind to his limbs to see if he could feel them. Once he managed to get his hand to twitch after what seemed like hours that when he started to return to consciousness. As Obsul opened his eyes he was blinded by the bright daylight coming through the window.

Obsul let his eyes adjust to the light in the room and noticed he was completely naked. With a little further inspection he sees the contraption that seems to be making that beeping noise. The window was rather tall allowing him a magnificent view of Canterlot. To say he was stunned by the view would be an understatement.

It was here Obsul heard the door open and heard a gasp. He turned his head to where he heard the gasp come from, and to his surprise he saw yet another colorful pony. ‘So I wasn’t hallucinating when I saw those six ponies.’ The pony seemed to compose himself as he walked over with some sort of coat over him, and it was here he noticed the clipboard floating in a magical aura. When he saw that magic seemed to exist on this plane he smiled to himself.

“Ahem, do you speak our language by any chance good sir? Because I have a few questions to ask you. Also, don’t be alarmed, I am a doctor for the royal palace.” The strange equine proceeded to speak, all the more to Obsul’s astonishment. All he could do was nod his head that he understood the language. Obsul then lifted his arm and made a drinking motion with his hand because he noticed just how dry his mouth was. The doctor seemed to understand and floated over a glass of water that had been on a nearby stand. Obsul took the glass and drank slowly until he finished his glass.

With a satisfied sigh, Obsul spoke up, “I do understand your language. I do apologize as well if I am a little taken aback. See where I am from ponies normally can’t speak unless some sort of spell or curse was placed.” With a little shock at hearing the low grumble that accompanied hearing this creature speak, the doctor replied in kind. “What do you mean by that? Well, that’s beside the point that can wait, we should introduce ourselves. I am royal doctor Gold Cross. What is your name, if you have one?” Obsul was happy to see that this equine seemed friendly enough. Surely if they weren’t he would have been tied down rather than nothing. With a short yawn, he replied, “Ahh, well it’s a pleasure to meet you Doctor Gold Cross. My name is Obsul. I am sure you are wondering a lot right now so let us get through this quickly.”

Gold Cross nodded as he scribbled Obsul’s name onto the clipboard. “We will start with just a few basic questions. Firstly how are you feeling? Any aches, pains, and or soreness anywhere. As well why were you able to heal from your injuries so quickly? You have been out for four days, and yet; all the gashes, burns, and bruises on your body have healed almost completely. When I first saw you when you were dragged in, I began trying to set to work on healing you but your body was already visibly mending. So we hooked you up to an I.V. drip to keep you hydrated.”

Obsul was taken aback, he had been out cold for four whole days. With a knot in his stomach, Obsul replied. “Have I really been out for that long? As far as aches go, I am just a little sore from not having moved for so long I guess. As far as my natural healing, that is a longer story, one I don’t wish to share right now. I thank you for all of your hospitality, but where is my equipment? I wish to get up and be dressed and to be on my way.” He hated the fact that he couldn’t seem to call upon his attuned armor and weapons for whatever reason.

Gold Cross sighed deeply, “Your stuff is over there on a chair for you,” as he motioned to a chair in the back corner. “But as far as your weapons go, we cannot permit you them yet, as you have yet to be determined as a threat or not. I will step out and allow you to get dressed, come out when you are ready. The princesses wished to meet with you once you woke.” With all that said the doctor walked out of the room.

Alarm bells were ringing throughout Obsul’s mind. ‘Great I am somewhere unfamiliar supposed to meet the local royals, and I don’t have my weapons. Sure I can make do with my spells, but those can only go so far, and I do not know if they will work.’ With a reluctant sigh, Obsul got up and walked over to his armor and his bag of holding. “At least I still have these,” he stated to himself. Once he composed himself and checked himself in the mirror to make sure he was presentable. He had to look his best if he was to meet royalty.

It had been twenty-five minutes that the doctor and Obsul have been walking. Every twenty meters Obsul took note of the fact there were what appeared to be guards all in gold armor. Though it seemed they had finally arrived at what appeared to be the entrance to the throne room door with two guards on either side, though the two-guard groups were different. The ones on the right side of the door were dark in color and bearing purple armor, and they appeared to have similar features to bats as far as their fangs and wings were concerned. On the left were two more guards appearing the same as the rest he had seen up to this point.

The bat ponies seemed to be glaring at him, but he simply held his head high with a hard stare forward. The doors eventually opened up and they were allowed entry. Immediately he saw the two equines on their thrones. The one on the left having brilliant white fur and a mane that was a multitude of colors between and seemed to flow in some ethereal wind. While her sister on the right was a deep blue with a mane that shone as if the starts of night themselves were in it. Most notably they were a fair amount taller than the other ponies he has come across yet so far, and they had both wings and horns to his surprise.

The one on the right spoke up first, though her counterpart seemed to glare at her for speaking so hastily. “Are you a threat to our dear ponies? For if you are tis is where thine road ends. Now speak!” The one on the left quickly spoke up, “Luna, that is not how you address a guest who hasn’t shown any hostility thus far.” With that said she turned her head to face Obsul, “Please forgive my sister for being so blunt and rash. We are concerned about whether you will remain friendly or not, especially with the weapons you were found with. But first, let us introduce ourselves, I am Princess Celestia, and my sister here is Princess Luna. What is your name?”

Seeing as it was his turn to speak up, albeit taken a little off guard by Luna’s bluntness at first. With a short bow, Obsul spoke. “Thank you for your hospitality and kindness thus far. Tis very appreciated to speak with thee, and thine sister. My name is Obsul.” He hoped his knowledge of old common would still hold true as he read it from books. It seemed to work, because the two princesses seemed surprised, especially Luna.

Luna vocalized her surprise, “How is it that thee knows old equish so well traveler? It is not taught anymore from what I was lead to understand by my sister when I returned from my thousand-year banishment.” Obsul was barely able to hold his surprise in when he heard that she had been banished for one thousand years.

Obsul kept his composure and spoke carefully. “I am well learned through old texts of which I used to read on my adventures. Now, as well I assume you and thy sister have heard of how I arrived? I was thrust from my realm and landed here for some reason,” as he motions to the surrounding area. “I am not sure of where I am, so forgive me if I have my guard up and speak with great caution. Princess Luna, I am certain you may understand this from your caution of me earlier.”

Celestia spoke up, “Yes we are aware of how you arrived. But by what force managed to rend you from your realm with such force? Making portals to other dimensions is by no means easy. And as for your caution, you need not fear. We seem to agree to be friends thus far, yes? For now, though we do wish to keep an eye on you due to recent events from the previous invasion a few months prior now. So please do not hold us ill for this.”

“I can understand the caution, though I do wish for the return of the rest of my equipment, I can make a promise on my ancestry that I am of no harm to those who have been as kind as yourselves. And I do not wish to discuss the events that lead up to me being flung through the portal. All you need know is, I have lost my greatest friend because of it.” Obsul spoke up, trying to keep tears in when stating the last part. “Though if it will put your minds at ease I will submit to your conditions, I just wish to have access to a library and training grounds so I do not lose my edge.”

Celestia and Luna looked at each other and whispered amongst themselves for about two minutes. Finally, Luna spoke up, “Tis is agreeable to allow you access to such places. You will have your gear back in good faith, but do not cross us lest you wish for the wrath of the sun and moon to descend upon you!” Celestia adds on, “As well you shall be provided an escort for the time being, and will be provided sleeping quarters. You must be quite tired. If you get hungry the royal kitchen cooks will prepare you a meal, all you need do is ask.”

With a respectful bow, Obsul speaks up. “I thank you for your kindness and generosity. I will not disappoint you, our word is everything to my kind. And I am very tired so sleep would be greatly accepted.” He smiled trying to show his more thankful side. ‘I was not expecting this to go that well. Though rest does sound quite good right now.’

With that Obsul was dismissed and shown to his room. When he entered he couldn’t stop himself from giving a short whistle. “Damn they really have amazing rooms; the carpet is so soft on my feet, and it looks like they have running water as well.” With that, he went and laid down on the bed and swiftly fell asleep.