Ricochet Riki VS. Captain Shining Armor!

In the room with the rulers of Equestria and having Riki running around lost, probably one of the worst days ever. But at least no one's trying to kill me, so that's good. The two goddesses just looked me up and down while chatting quietly with each other. I saw Princess Luna rolling her eyes, then Princess Celestia giving her a quick, gentle nudge with her hoof, smiling. I lead down to Twilight, "Hey, how much do they know about Riki and me?" I asked quietly.

"Remember all those questions we asked you two yesterday," Twilight replied. "I had Spike send them all my notes on you two."

"That's amazing," I said sarcastically.

"Don't worry, I didn't write anything bad about you two."

"Thanks for the reassurance," I muttered, scratching my head.

"Elizabeth June Philips," Princess Celestia said calmly.

When she called me by my full name, my face immediately went pale, and I began to sweat and shake a bit. I think I'm about to faint. "Y-yes, Princess C-Celestia?"

"Please come forth,"

I cautiously took a few small steps toward them but stopped to think about what they might say to me. Twilight puts her hoof on my back, "You'll be okay. They won't bite."

I walked up to the princesses with my head down, glancing at them a few times. "Yes, your Majesties?"

"When I received Twilight's reports on the two of you," Celestia said, placing her hoof underneath my chin. She then tilts up my head to get a better look at me. As Celestia does that, I try not to make eye contact. "I did wish she had described you better. You look a lot tamer than what I fought. Sorry for thinking that, Elizabeth."

Feeling a little braver, I look at her, "It's fine, Princess Celestia, and you can call me Liz."

"Well then, Liz, can you tell us how you and your brother got here?"

"Well, I don't know," I said with my head down, "Riki said it has to be some weird magic shit." I heard Princess Luna chuckle for a bit after I said that. "So, I wonder, can you two get us home?"

"Twilight's report said that you two are from another dimension. Is that right?" Princess Luna asked, and I nodded. "Sister, I think a high level teleporting spell is needed."

"I agree,"

Hearing that brings a smile to my face, "You can get us home, great!" I said joyfully, jumping up and down, "I can't wait to tell Riki! So, when can we do this?" The princesses stay quiet to think over the question. "Is something wrong?" I asked as my smile started to fade.

Celestia clears her throat, "Liz, we are glad to help you, but... It will take some time."

"Some time? Like a day or two, a week?"

This time, Luna spoke up, "Six, maybe eight months."

My face went whiter than Celestia's fur, my eyes widened, and I think my heart stopped. "M-MONTHS!" I yelled, "That's so long. I thought magic was supposed to be… Magical, to get things done fast!"

"Liz, there's no need to shout," Celestia said calmly but firmly, making me shake a little. "We have to make a spell that can teleport through dimensions. After that, we need to locate your dimension, then your home." She explained, "My sister and I also have Equestria to rule."

"Sorry, princesses, I was out of line." I shuddered, looking down, "I didn't know it could be that complicated."

"It is fine, little one,"

The girls and Spike come toward me with worried looks. "Liz, I'll help the princesses with the spell too. It probably will speed up the process a bit," Twilight said, rubbing her hoof on my back. The others chimed in, saying things to cheer me up.

Pinkie pulled me into a big hug and said, "Lizzy, it will be okay. Eight months will be gone in the blink of an eye. But at least you're not stuck here forever!"

"Yeah, I guess you're right." I said sadly, "Just eight long months in a different world. What can go wrong?"

Then I remember something or someone,

"Oh, fuck-"

BAM

Let's go back several minutes during the conversation between Liz and the princesses. At the same time, the fight between Riki and Shining is heating up.

We see Riki get a shield bash into his stomach, launching him into a wall. He slowly gets up, holding his stomach. His forearms and clothes are scuffed a bit and have a hoofprint on the side of his shirt. "You're really tough, no wonder you're a captain," Riki said, spitting out some blood and getting into a stance, "I'm surprised I'm able to hold my own, especially against those stupid shields."

Shining's helmet is long gone, with a few light bruises on his cheek and the side of his stomach. "Whatever you are, you're enjoying this way too much!" Shining said, summoning a dozen shields and launching them at Riki, "Take this!"

Riki dodge, dip, duck, dive, and dodge through the shields. Two of them clip him in the arm and leg, but he manages to grab one of the shields, "Back at ya!" Riki yelled, throwing it back at Shining. He dodged to the left but was met with a flying knee to the face. Riki goes behind Shining and swiftly wraps his arms around his waist, "Heavy Suplex!" Riki shouted, falling backward and slamming Shining hard on the ground.

Shining gasped in pain but was able to muscle through and summon a shield big enough to separate them. Shining springs up on his back legs, ready to stomp on Riki's chest. His front hooves come crashing down, Riki quickly reacts by sideways, rolling out of the way. Shining keeps trying to do it again, but Riki keeps rolling away. Then Riki goes into a back handspring to get some distance. One step ahead, Shining quickly lets out a blast of magic, hitting Riki in the face and throwing him back, but thanks to Riki's magic resistance, the blast only hurt a little.

Riki was surprised when his back crashed into something, "Huh, what!?" he said, looking behind him, "A shield?" Riki was about to push off the shield, but Shining was one step ahead again. He unsummons the shield to make Riki lose his balance.

Shining runs up to the slipping Riki, "Take this!" he exclaimed, bucking right into Riki's chest. Riki slid across the floor on his back. "Had...enough?" Shining said, catching his breath.

Riki staggers to his feet, "Gotta...stay in this." he said to himself, rubbing his chest, "Not down for the count, Shiny!" Riki said with a confident smile. His hands go behind his back to reach for something.

But finds nothing.

"Oi, what the fuck?" Riki said quietly with a puzzled look. He checks again and unties his hoodie from his waist, looking around for a bit. "My tonfas, did I drop them?"

Shining is just standing there, very confused about what's going on. Not letting his guard down, he begins to charge his horn, ready to use a spell.

"Tonfas, tonfas, tonfas!" Riki stressed, messing up his hair vigorously, "Where did I... Oh shit, I remember now."

Flashback

Inside Riki's house, we see Liz wearing her school uniform and sitting on the couch with Spike. They see Riki, only wearing black khaki pants and shoes, walking down the stairs. "You're not dressed yet?" she asked, staying up, "Came on, Riki! Twilight and the other are probably at the train station right now."

"Sorry, but I'm looking for something." Riki replied, walking back upstairs, "Let me check my room again,"

"What are you looking for, Riki?" asked Spike.

"My tonfas!" he yelled from his room, "Have you seen them!?"

"Leave your stupid tonfas! We don't want to miss the train!" Liz yelled back, standing next to the stairs with Spike, "Why the hell do you ever need them!?"

Riki comes back down the stairs with a shirt and a worried look. "I just have a gut feeling, you know?" he said, leaning on their handrail, "Don't you have one too?"

Liz looked away for a bit, "No, I don't have a gut feeling, Riki." she lied, folding her arms, "You're just nervous to meet the princesses, right, Spike?"

"Right, Liz," Spike said as Liz picked him up, "What are you doing?"

Liz ignores the squirming dragon, "We will be outside, so finish getting dressed and forget your tonfas." She heads to the front door, "You have five minutes before we leave you,"

Riki waves them off, "Yeah, see you two outside."

Flashback End

Riki falls to his hands and knees, "I don't know what to say?" He says in a depressed tone, and a waterfall of tears begins to flow, "Should I trust my instinct, I'm ashamed of myself!"

Shining is starting to get agitated by the comically crying Riki. "That's it, I'm done playing around!" he snapped, "Should have done this in the first place!" he shot out a beam at Riki. He tried to dodge, but it was too late, "How do you like to be in a force field," And like that, Riki was trapped in a pink sphere, "That was, ugh, my head. You have magic resistance, do you?" He starts to move the trapped Riki down the hall and toward the Throne room.

Ignores Shining, Riki begins to punch the walls repeatedly with all his might. Every time Riki hits the force field, Shining head headache gets worse and worse. He continues to do it a few more times but stops when his knuckles start to bleed. We see some blood on the force field's wall and a tiny crack. "Dammit, felt like I was punching a steel wall." Riki said tiredly, checking out his knuckles, "Okay, Riki, you can get out of this. Just think, I can't keep throwing out punches willy-nilly." Riki takes a few calming breaths and looks at the tiny crack, pondering on what to do. Then it hits him. Riki smiled and started to stretch, "Thanks sensei, I owe you one!" he said happily to himself, "Now then, let's do some fa jin. Oi, can I ask you something!"

"No matter what you said, you're not getting out of this."

"Just a quick question, Shiny,"

Shining stops and looks over at Riki, "What is it?"

Riki begins breathing in slowly through his nose and out through his mouth several times. Pointing his right foot towards the crack, left foot slightly behind, knees bending comfortably, and torso center. Riki's right fist is about 1 inch from the crack, "Shiny, have you ever seen the one inch punch?"

Shining has a confused look on his face, "One inch punch? what are-"

He is cut off by Riki, slightly skipping forward and a twist of his hip, unleashing the strongest one inch punch he has ever done. Colliding against the tiny crack, making the force field shake. After that, Riki didn't move. He didn't pull back up. All he did was stand there in silence.

"Is that it? I expected something... More, guess I was wrong." Shining said in a disgruntled tone.

Riki got out of his stance, "Did I do it wrong?" he questioned, rubbing his chin. "It has been a while since I did a one inch punch or fa jin."

Kssshhhhk

"...Huh, what's that sound?" Shining and Riki both said,

The tiny crack begins to expand fast throughout the entire force field. Riki chuckles, "Guess I did do it right," The force field shatters like glass, letting out a small shockwave pushing Shining back as he covers his eyes. Riki falls to the ground and lands on his butt as Shining's shattered force field dissolves away. Riki looks at Shining with a cheeky smile, "So, how was that?"

"I've never seen somepony break my force field like that," Shining said, cracking a smile, "I never got your name... Umm?"

"Human," Riki said, getting in a fighting stance, "The name is Ricochet Gregory Phillips. You can call me Riki!"

"Well then, Riki, let's finish this!" Shining shouted,

"Yeah, Shiny!" Riki roared,

"Yeah, I guess you're right." Liz said with a sad smile, "Just eight long months in a different world. What can go wrong?"

Then Liz remembered something or someone,

"Oh, fuck-"

BAM

She is cut off by the sound of the throne room doors bursting wide open. Everybody looks towards the door. What they are looking at shocks them, especially Liz and Twilight. It's Riki and Shining rolling on the ground, punching and kicking each other.

"Riki!?" said Liz,

"Shining!?" said Twilight,

Riki managed to throw Shining off. He looks around and sees the shocked and confused faces. His gaze finally settles on Liz and the other, "Oi, sorry I took so long. I got lost and ran into a few problems, haha!" Riki laughed,

"Hey, Riki!" Shining yelled as his horn started to glow,

"Oh, sorry, where did we leave off," Riki said,

Shining and Riki charge at each other with full force, but Twilight teleports between them, "Shining, Riki, stop!" she yelled. They both stop, almost slamming into Twilight in the process.

"Wait, you know him!?" Riki and Shining both said,

"Shiny, you know her?" Riki asked,

"Of course, she's my sister," Shining answered him, "How do you know her!?"

"She's letting me and my sister stay with her," Riki said, pointing at Liz, "If you said that you were Twilight's brother... Actually, nothing will change, but sorry for punching you in the face and all that."

Twilight turns to Riki, "What!?"

"Who won?" asked Rainbow.

"Me," Riki and Shining both said.

"Riki, what happened?" said Liz.

"He assaulted many guards, running through and destroying the castle. He was also found with a severely wounded guard in his hooves," Shining said, getting everybody's attention.

"I have hands, and I only broke a few things," Riki mumbled, kicking the ground,

Princess Celestia takes this time to interject, "Captain Shining armor, is what you say true?"

"Yes, Princess Celestia, the guards informed me that they saw him holding a severely injured Private Paprika and an unconscious maid." Shining informs her, "They tried to apprehend him, but they couldn't. Private Paprika and the maid are in the infirmary and will make a full recovery."

"That's good," Riki said with a sigh of relief,

"Him, fight off a bunch of highly trained ponies," Princess Luna scoffed, "He doesn't look like you could have done it."

"Oi, what's that supposed to mean!?"

Celestia looks at Riki with a straight face, "Ricochet Gregory Phillips, what do you have to say for yourself?"

Riki steps close to the princesses, but the guards in the room point their spears at him. He takes a few steps back and said, "Princess, you can just call me Riki, and what Shiny said is true-"

Everyone gasps except for the princess. The guards start to close in on Riki. Liz jumps in front of him, "Wait, let him finish!"

"What Shiny said is true, but only about me running and fighting through the castle," Riki said, moving Liz behind him, "There was a pony in the castle that attacked that guard, and we fought when I found the body."

"Another pony?" Celestia said, "Riki, can you please tell us your story."

"Okay, this is what happened," Riki said, "It all started when I got lost."

I told them everything, how I found the body, the fight between me and La-la Lu, and running through the castle, except for what La-la said about me and the others and the weird voice in my head. They also brought in the maid, that was there to see if my story adds up. After storytime was done, Fluttershy, with a sorrowful look, wrapped her forelegs around me. Pinkie jumps onto my back, wrapping her hooves around my neck. I want to pull them off, but I'm too tired and beat up to do so, "What are you two doing?" I said, trying to keep my balance.

"Riki, you must have been so scared and all the fighting you did," Fluttershy worried, releasing her grip, "Do you need to go to the hospital?"

I rolled my eyes, "No, I wasn't scared, and I'll just sleep off the pain,"

"Darling, are you sure you just need some sleep?" Rarity said with a concerned look.

"Is sleeping off the pain a human thing?" Pinkie asked, putting her chin on my head.

Liz lets out a sigh, "Not really, it's more of a Riki thing."

Twilight came up to me, "Maybe healing magic will help, but your magic resistance will get in the way."

"So, Liz, did you ask about a way home?" I said, getting up, "Can the princesses do it?"

"Oh, thanks for reminding me, and yes, they can get us home." Liz said, looking away, "And umm..."

"What's the problem, Liz?"

Liz didn't say anything. The only thing she did was cross her arms. I was going to ask her again, but Applejack steps in, "Well, you and Liz are stuck here for about eight months,"

"Really?"

"Yes, it's a very complicated teleporting spell we have to make," Twilight chimed in, "But don't worry, we can have it done."

"I'm still pissed about it," Liz grumbled,

"Stop being pissed and look on the bright side," I said happily, wrapping my arm around her, "We have an eight month free vacation in a new world!"

"That's one way to look at it," Rarity chuckled,

"I hate to interrupt your conversation," Celestia interjected, "There are some things my sister and I want to discuss with you, Riki."

"Yeah?" I said, walking to them and placing Pinkie down.

"We're very thankful for what you did," Celestia said with a thankful smile, but it soon faded away, "But running through the castle and hurting my little ponies, I can't overlook that."

"Wait, are you going to punish Riki?" Liz asked,

"Exactly," said Luna,

Okay, after they said all of that, Liz's face darkened, and her fist started to shake. She stares at the princesses, "That's bullshit, that is actual bullshit!" Liz yelled, getting everyone's attention, "Why are you punishing Riki!? He stopped La-la, but just because he beat up a couple of guards, you're going to punish him? Are you stupid!"

Spike taps Liz's leg, "Umm, Liz-"

He is cut off by Luna stomping her hoof, "YOU DARE SPEAK TO US IN THAT TONE OF VOICE!?" Luna shouted, staring her down, "I HOPE YOU DIDN'T FORGET WHO YOU ARE TALKING TO!"

We all covered our ears as Luna's voice boomed through the Throne room. Why the fuck is she so loud? Is she using magic, or can she just become that loud? I look over at Celestia; she is just chilling like nothing is happening. I wonder whether she can do the same thing with her voice. I move my hands away from my ears to hear Liz shouting, "I don't care! When it comes down to my brother's wellbeing, I don't care who you are! You bit-"

"I'll take it," I said, covering Liz's mouth. She then looks at me with wide eyes, "Liz, you need to stop acting like a baby when you don't like something."

Liz moves away from me, "What!?"

"I'll take the punishment," I said casually, "So, what is it, jail time?"

"You were defending yourself! You did nothing wrong. This is unfair!" Liz ranted, "Why are you just taking it and not fighting back, Riki? You know this is bull-"

"Liz, shut up!" I yelled, making everyone in the room flinch, even the princesses, "I have to take the consequences for my actions. I did hurt a few guards. I did trash the castle. I could have let them take me in, but I didn't." I looked at the ground to collect my thoughts, "...If you don't like my decision, Liz. You'll just have to grin and bear it. Are we clear?"

"But-"

"Are we clear, Liz?"

"...C-crystal..." she murmured,

Fuck, I hate that I have to do that. It makes me feel like an asshole. Now, it's just awkward. I just want to know what my punishment is. I turned towards Luna, then bowed, "I'm sorry about my sister's outburst. I hope this doesn't affect my punishment." I can feel everyone's eyes on me, "Liz can be overprotective, even if she's the little sister." I said with a slight chuckle.

"You may rise," said Luna, "It's alright. I would have done the same thing if my sister was in your place."

"So, what's my punishment?"

The princesses whispered at each other, then looked at Shiny. Celestia cleared her throat, "Riki Gregory Phillips, your punishment for assaulting royal guards is... Community service!" she said, raising her hoof.

"...Community service!?" We all yelled,

"Riki, is it true that you used to be a bodyguard back in your world?"

"Yeah, that was a few years ago?" after I said that, I swear she smiled, "What's going on?"

"Your community service will be a royal guard serving under my sister and me,"

"...What!?" We all yelled again.

Shiny stands there shocked for a few seconds before saying anything, "Princess Celestia, why a royal guard?"

"Yeah, I agree with Shiny," I added,

"Stop calling me that!"

"I want to give Private Paprika some time off, don't you think, Captain Shining Armor?"

"Well... Yes, Princess Celestia," Shiny said with a defeated sigh,

"Good, Riki, you will be a guard here for one week," Celestia said, getting up and walking toward me. I noticed that we were almost at eye level, "You'll be starting today. I hope that's good for you?"

"Yeah, that's good," I said, looking toward Liz and the others. The group has mixed emotions about this situation, especially Liz. I was going to say something, but Celestia beat me to it.

"Twilight and friends, there are a few things Luna and I need to discuss with Shining and Riki...alone." Celestia asked, but it sounded more like a demand, "Can you wait a few minutes outside? That goes for the guards too."

They all nodded, and it was only me, Celestia, Luna, and Shiny in no time. I run my hand through my hair, "What's so important you want to discuss with Shiny and me?"

"Let's start with you telling us what you and La-la Lu talked about," Celestia said in a serious tone.

How the hell does she know that!?

I don't know how I feel right now. I slid down the wall, hugging my knees and letting out a sad sigh, "Fuuuuucccckkkkk," I could hear Twilight and the others surrounding me, but I decided not to look up, "Yes?"

Pinkie taps her hoof on me, "Lizzy, what's wrong?"

"I don't know. It's just been a long day," I said in a flat tone,

Twilight plops down next to me, "Liz, are you upset about Riki?"

"He's one of the reasons why I'm upset," I huffed, "He almost got killed. I'm upset with him. The princesses punished him. I'm upset with them. I was in a shouting match with Princess Luna, I'm upset with myself!" I look up from my knees with slightly teary eyes, "This is just too much for me. I-I don't know how Riki can deal with all this." I wiped my face, "We're so different. Sometimes I think we're not even related if it wasn't for our amber eye,"

"If it makes you feel better," Rainbow said, floating above me, "I think you were pretty cool during the shouting match."

"Thanks?" I said, fiddling with my skirt, "But the more I think about it, it was like a chihuahua barking at a rottweiler, and spoiler alert, I was the chihuahua."

"Liz, the girls and I-" Twilight was cut off by Spike letting out a cough, "The girls, Spike, and I will help you get through this. You have our word," she said with a smile, "We will gladly teach you the ins and outs of Equestria."

"Do you feel better, Lizzy?" Pinkie said while hugging me,

"A little bit," I mumbled, "Can we not tell Riki about this? There are too many things going on right now. I'll talk to him about it when his punishment is over." Just then, the throne room doors open, getting our attention. We see Riki walking out. What caught my eye is that Riki looks less beat up. "Wow, Riki, you look better. What happened?"

"Princess Celestia did a healing spell on me," Riki said, doing a few stretches, "But thanks to my magic resistance, the spell didn't really work to its fullest. So I'm still a bit hurt."

"That's great to hear," I said, getting up, "So, here to say your goodbyes?"

"Yeah,"

"I'm going to miss you,"

"It's only one week," Riki chuckled,

"And when you get back, we are having a talk," I demanded,

"Yeah, Liz, we can," Riki turns his attention to Twilight and the others, "Oh, while I'm gone, Twilight, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie, and Rainbow is in charge of you in that order. Any complaints?"

"I have one. Why is Pinkie ahead of me?" asked Rainbow,

"Yeah... That's not a complaint, I have a real complaint." I said, "I'm 16 and don't need a babysitter,"

"Just watch over Liz until I get back," Riki said with a sigh, "So, what are you guys going to do now?"

Twilight rubs her chin, "Well, we're going to catch the next train back to Ponyville. We can all stay here if you want?"

"It's all good. You guys head home and get some rest," Riki said, letting out a small yawn,

"And since we're stuck here for a while, I'm going to try to get a job." after I said that, I started getting weird looks, "What!? Riki and I are going to be here for a long time. Can't just freeload at Twilight's house for eight months and not do anything."

"Looks like someone is slowly becoming an adult, hehe!" he said joyfully.

"Yeah, faster than you," I quipped, crossing my arms,

Riki grins, "Good to see you can make a joke, but should you guys start to head out and catch the train?"

Twilight quickly gets up, "Shoot, you're right. We got to hurry!"

"See you later, Riki!" Pinkie exclaimed, hugging him. "I'll throw you a welcome back party when you return!"

"Darling, make sure you're on your best behavior," Rarity advised him, "Especially around the nobles. I don't want you to get in trouble."

"No promises,"

"Don't push yourself too hard," Applejack said, slapping Riki on the back and making him wince, "Sorry about that, partner. I kind of forgot you were still injured."

"Riki, you have to tell me about the full fight between you and Shining Armor," said Rainbow.

"Make sure you get plenty of rest and try not to get into any more fights," Fluttershy spoke softly, "And I'll make sure Louie knows what's going on."

"Good luck, Riki," said Spike.

Twilight and the others begin to walk off. I quickly hugged him, "Come back safely,"

"Okay," I said, hugging back, "Now go before they leave you," Liz pulls away and walks off. And like that, I was alone in the hallway, "I hope I'm making the right decision for them,"

Shining walks out of the Throne room. "Ready for the tour?"

"Sure thing, Shiny,"

"Private Riki, I am your superior, so I deserve some respect!" he shouted,

"My bad, Captain Shiny Armor, sir!" I shouted back, saluting with a straight face, trying not to smile,

"I don't have time for this. Just go." Shiny sigh,

"Woohoo!"

Back in the room with the princesses, Luna has a questionable look, "Tia, how did you know Riki was hiding information about La-la Lu?"

"..."

Celestia saying nothing, basically gives Luna her answer, "Oh, I never really expect you to read his mind," she said with a fake shocked look, "Did you use it on his sister too?"

"Don't you have a moon to rise,"

"Come on, tell me," Luna pleaded,

Celestia closes her eyes to collect her thoughts, "Liz and Riki's minds were a slight struggle to get in, but once I was in, I was almost immediately driven out."

"Because of their magic resistance, right?"

Celestia gets up from her throne, and her horn lights up. She teleports her and Luna to the balcony, "Maybe it was the resistance, but when I was in there, it felt like somepony or something was there pushing me out."

"And whoever La-la Lu is working for knows about humans and Riki and Liz being in Equestria," said Luna, rubbing her chin. "You think this is all connected, do you?"

Celestia looks out over Canterlot and then over to Ponyville, "I wish I didn't,"

Not being chased around by ponies really helps me notice how amazing this place is. Shining showed me a few places like the sculpture garden, courtyard, library, dining room for the princesses, and mess hall for the guards. Right now, we're standings in front of one of the guest rooms. "Thanks, Shiny for showing me around," I said, leaning on the wall, "So, is this where I'll be staying at?"

"No problem," he said, opening the door, "We use these guest rooms for griffins, minotaurs, or diamond dogs. So things are up to your size,"

Walking into the room, Shining really meant it. The dresser, chair, and bed are up to my size but slightly bigger. "This room is pretty nice,"

"There is also a bathroom, and a maid will come in the morning to clean," He told me, "Any more questions?"

"Yes, umm, one question," I said, falling backward on the bed, "What are you going to do about the guards and me?"

"Well, I'm going to head down to their living quarters and tell them what's going on." Shining answered, "I have to tell Captain Vanta Nightfall to spread the word throughout her guards,"

Hearing that weird name made me sit up, "Who's Captain Vanta Nightfall?"

"She's captain of the moon guards,"

"Oh, I can't wait to meet her," I said, looking at the window and seeing the moonrise, "It's almost night, and I hate to kick you out, but I kind of want to sleep,"

Shining apologized and began to leave, "We can discuss your duties in my office tomorrow. Have a good night."

"Aye, aye, captain!"

Shining just rolls his eyes and shuts the door. I got up and took off all my clothes, only leaving me in my black boxer brief. I pulled on my hoodie and then jumped back into bed. I was going to play some music, but I was too tired to grab my phone. I'm surprised I was able to stay up for this lo-ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I jolted up when my face touched something...cold. "What the hell?" I said, rubbing my tired eyes as I took a few steps. I can hear familiar crunching sounds. I opened my eyes to see that I'm in a land of snow. It starts to snow lightly, holding out my hand to let the snow land on it. "It's real snow? What is this place, and does it feels so...familiar? And I wish I had pants on." I know this is a dream because I remember going to bed. "Wait, how do I know I'm in a dream!?" I yelled through the snowy land. Aww, man, my head hurts.

"E-excuse me, mister?" a small voice said, breaking me out of my thoughts, "H-hey, can I ask you something?"

I cautiously turn to the voice. Behind me is a 5 or 6-year-old boy, a human boy with his head down. He is wearing red rubber tall snow boots, a purple snow jacket, and black wool gloves. The boy has the same skin color and hair as me.

"Wait a second, that kid can't be," I said as my eyes starts to widen. The boy lifts his head, revealing his amber and green eyes. "That kid is me," the kid or me pulls on my hoodie, getting my attention again.

"Mister, can you help me find my mom?"

Author's Note

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