High School Poet
The Crystal Empire, Day 2: A Generous Day Out with a Rare Mare
Previous ChapterNext ChapterIt was seven in the morning on the next day, as Peace Poet got up from his bed and started to stretch. But he noticed something was bothering and thought about what to do around the Crystal Empire today.
"Hmmm... Well, there's one thing I'm gonna do, and I haven't done that in a long time...", he finished his thoughts and headed to the bathroom to wash up for breakfast. An hour later, Peace came from downstairs to the dining room and meet everyone, as he and the others said "good morning" to each other. Princess Cadence came from the kitchen and gave Peace a glass of milk, some pancakes, and toast.
"Thank you, Cadence. This looks delicious!", as he ate the pancakes, his eyes widened and smiled.
"Truly delicious! Just like how Mama made them.", and Cadence was happy with a smile of relief.
"Thank you, Peace. Your dad, Hank, told me what your mother makes for you for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I hope it's OK.", the Love Princess said with hope and worry, but Peace nodded.
"It's totally fine. Pop already told all the girls how ta make my food, but I don't wanna take advantage of you or the girls for doin' that. I cook sometimes for me, Pop, and Mama, though. But this is great, Cadence. Thank you!", as Peace ate the pancakes and cereal, he saw Rarity sit beside him.
"Good morning, Peace, darling! I hope you slept well last night.", she said, while batting her eyes, as Peace blushed.
"I did, and I hope you slept well too, Rarity. A gentleman once said, "If a lady sleeps well, and will have a good day, she'll meet a gentleman, or gentle stallion, on the way."", Peace said poetically, as Rarity was in awe at his words. The rest came in the dining room and said their good mornings. The hint of jealousy showed on their faces when the Elements, Glori, and Goldie saw Rarity sit beside Peace. Glorious Miracle spoke first.
"Bueno dias, amigo. Did you practice this morning?", she asked.
"Naw. Just did a few stretches, is all. And good mornin' to everyone here.", Peace answered, as everyone greeted back.
"So, what's everybody doing today? Hype and Goldie told me that they're going ta see a movie at the theater.", Peace asked, as Hype and Goldie held hands confirming their plan for today. Applejack spoke.
"Well, me an' Rainbow are going ta the basketball game in a little bit.", she said, as Dash said...
"It's a charity game, so I figured that we put some bits in for them.", she said, as Peace smiled, knowing they're going with a good cause.
Me and Gabby are going to see a movie near here. It's a Power Ponies new movie coming out. Gabby likes Radiance, she's her favorite.", Spike said, as he and Gabby are wearing Power Ponies t-shirts.
"Hype and I are going to the mall to get some new clothes before going back.", Goldie said, as Hype nodded.
"Been needin' somethin' new since we came to Equestria. Plus, I need some material for some new beats ta make.", Hype said. Peace had some thought, as Glori spoke.
"Peace, me and Pinkie are going to a bakery. She wanna teach me some cooking techniques and learn some new recipes when I make dinner for Calm.", she said with a blush, hiding some of her face with her hair.
"And to make new recipes for SugarCube Corner and for more parties. It's gonna be great!", Pinkie said, throwing confetti in the air.
"Um, me and Sunset are going to the zoo for a while. She likes lizards like her pet Ray and more.", Fluttershy said.
"Plus, this is the first time I've ever went to the zoo in the Empire. I like to see how this one is and how many animals they have.", Sunset said. Shining spoke after.
"And me, Cadence, Twily, Starlight, and Flurry will go to the new planetarium that was built weeks ago.", he said, as Flurry Heart cooed and giggled while Cadence holds her.
"So Peace, what are you and Rarity gonna do today?" Cadence asked them both, as Peace said...
"Whatever Rarity wants ta do, I'll gladly follow.", he said with a smile, as Rarity let out an excited giggle.
"Well, if it's alright with you, darling, I want to go to the mall, as well. I like to see some clothing designs and have ideas for the future. Plus, have a walk around the Crystal Empire, too. Is that too much?", Rarity said with a worried look, but Peace was still smiling and said...
"I'm OK with that, not a problem. Matter of fact..." Peace paused for a moment and finally said...
"It's a date."
The Elements, along with Goldie and Glori were wide eyed in shock when they heard the word "date" from Peace. Rarity was in shock for a second, but then she giggled happily.
"Peace, are you sure? I mean...", Peace held out his hand and said...
"I'm over my ex, Rare. Besides, I wanna have my time with you and each of the girls, whether it's here at the Empire, Ponyville, or anywhere in Equestria. It's my way of apologizin' of how I acted that night and bein' a little distant. I wanna make it up ta each of y'all.", Peace said sincerely, and everyone was touched by his words. The know that Peace wants to repay the Elements and his childhood friends for what they did for him. They all smiled, as Flurry Heart giggled, Rarity put her hand over Peace's and said...
"Let me put on my best dress for you, darling. It won't take me long. And just know that you're not alone; we care about you like you do of us.", the white Unicorn mare said, as the young Saiyan nodded and sighed in relief. Even though they were a little jealous, the Elements knew that Peace was right, he had plenty of time for them. Two hours later, everyone left the Crystal Castle and went to where they wanted to go. Peace was with Rarity, as she was wearing a black t-shirt with her cutie mark on it, a light blue skirt, and she had her hair in a ponytail. Peace was wearing a black and red cap, a red t-shirt, black jeans, and white and red high tops. They've already bought merchandise from a few stores in the mall, as they are having a lunch break.
"Man, I never thought we buy a lot of stuff that was on sale. Some might've thought we brought the store!", Peace said, as he and Rarity laughed while they sat beside each other.
"Even though there are some things that are better and more expensive than most, you can't beat other stuff that is on sale at half price. In both of my stores, there are clothes that are brand new half of the price of the new ones here.", then Rarity looked at Peace's gold necklace; a medallion that looks like a number two pencil. Peace noticed Rarity looking at it and said...
"It was Mama's pencil. I don't write with it anymore, cuz Mama gave it ta me days before Blueblood killed her. I wanna make a plaque for it, but stuff's so high, even in Ponyville.", and this got Rarity an idea.
"Come with me, Peace. I know just a place for a plaque for your mother's pencil.", she took his hand and gently pulled Peace to walk behind her. He didn't know what Rarity was up to, but he kept his mouth shut from asking. A half an hour later, Peace's mama's pencil was in a plaque, as his new medallion was a tiny notebook made out of crystal. Both were free of charge, because the jeweler recognized Peace from his fight with the Diamond Dogs. Peace felt bad about not paying, but the jeweler insist on making both the plaque and medallion.
"He did a great job with these! Unicorns have great skills, with or without magic.", Peace said happily to Rarity.
"I'm glad you feel that way, darling. Though, there are good and bad unicorns in Equestria, and as you can see, unicorns like me and the jeweler use our magic for good. And ever since me and the girls trained with you, my magic and Element powers gotten stronger. Before coming here, I feel refreshed and reborn!", she said triumphantly, as they sat at a table in front of the mall. Peace had a thought and said...
"Ya know, I have a little rhyme for you, Rare. It's not much, but I hope ya like it.", he said, as the white Unicorn mare looked curious.
"Oh? Of course, Peace. You can tell it to me.", Rarity said, as Peace cleared his throat and began his poem.
"A pony like you is a gem that Rare
Your sapphire blue eyes have that diamond flare
Your mane and tail reflect the stars, the sun, and moonlight
One of the most beautiful mares in sight
Your Generosity has no bounds
Your voice is like an angel singin' along with the sweetest sounds
Your more than a friend, always there, always true
Rarity, Element of Harmony, with a beautiful and Generous view.", Peace finished his poem, as Rarity was smiling with tears welling in her eyes.
"Peace, that was simply wonderful! Let me--", before Rarity finished her sentence, she and Peace were interrupted by a tall, big muscled, dark blue Unicorn stallion. He had a cockney accent when he spoke to Rarity.
"Excuse me, miss, I'd like to take you on a date tonight. What do ya say?", Rarity just gave the stallion a stink eye and said...
"Well, I'm sorry, sir, but I'm with this gentleman right now, and we're on a date. So, if you please...", she can already tell that the stallion was rude. He even took the chair out from under Peace and sat on the chair. Peace didn't like that, as he was about to say something, but Rarity held her hand to stop Peace, as the stallion spoke again.
"Ya know, we could go to my place and...", he winked at Rarity, but she rolled her eyes, then smirked.
"OK, if you can beat me in a fight. If you can get you hands on me, I'm yours. Deal?", this had Peace smirking, as he caught on what Rarity's idea was. The blue stallion smirked back and said...
"Oh-ho, you're on, marshmallow cheeks!", he laughed, as they both got up. Rarity stood like a statue but was ready. But the stallion charged at her, but Rarity lit her horn and put the stallion in a magic bubble. She moved him towards the fountain, and as Rarity positioned him there, the bubble disappeared, and he was dropped in the fountain. Every pony and creature laughed at the stallion, and he was very angry. He wanted to do something to Rarity, but he set his sights on Peace. With an evil grin, the stallion walked towards Rarity and stopped a few feet.
"I know one way ta get you with me, baby. And that's get rid of the source of my problem!", he ran past Rarity and punched Peace hard, as the Saiyan went through the mall wall, with bricks falling on him.
"PEACE!!! YOU FILTHY WRETCH!!!", enraged, Rarity shot a blast at the stallion, but he used teleportation to get behind the white Unicorn mare and wrapped his arms around her, and laughs.
"You can't get away now, sweetheart! Now what'll you do?!", without warning, Rarity powered up and sent the stallion back a few yards. The blue stallion didn't have time to react to Rarity knee kick to the gut, as he fell to his knees. Hype and Goldie came out from the mall seeing what everyone is seeing. The stallion laughed evilly, as he got back up.
"Well, well, aren't you a feisty minx! The boss is gonna love having you around.", he said, just as Rarity was about to blast him, Hype shouted...
"Peace, are you OK?!", they looked and saw Peace was on his feet, looking irked at the Unicorn stallion.
"Yeah, Hype, I'm good. But this pony is who I heard Blueblood talkin' about. Flare Star, right? One of Blueblood's assassins.", the stallion, now known as Flare Star, looked at Peace with a sinister smile.
"So, ya know about me, huh? Haha, but how do ya know Blueblood?", Peace didn't have time to explain, so he cut to the chase, as Rarity went beside Peace.
"You should already know who I am when ya talk ta Blueblood about me.", Peace gave Flare an angry glare, as the blue stallion realized...
"Oh, YOU'RE Peace Poet. Heh, the boss said you're my number one target. But you don't look all that tough, even though you beat the Mutts the other day!", Flare was talking about the Diamond Dogs fight with him. Peace said to Goldie without looking at her...
"Goldie, let everyone know what's happenin'. They'll feel our power, so they'll just come to the where we at.", Goldie and Hype got out their phones to let Twilight and the others know what's going on. Rarity clung her hand into Peace's, as he held hers back.
"On a scale of one ta ten, Rare, how rude was he to ya?", Peace asked, as Rarity's eyes narrowed.
"Two words: rude and uncouth! And the way he brushed you off was unacceptable, darling.", she said.
"I wholeheartedly agree, and I heard him tryin' ta charm ya, which he had "other" ideas for ya, which is also unacceptable.", Peace said, as he released Rarity's hand. Flare laughed at the Saiyan and said...
"I'm fifty times stronger than the Dogs, mate! And I know that you're not tough.", he said to Peace.
"You're right, I'm not tough...", as he said that, Flare charged at Peace. But with his power, Peace just blew him away flying. Peace vanished from where he stood and appeared above Flare and thrust kicked him to the ground hard, as Flare made a crater on the ground near a building. Peace looked around seeing if every pony and creature is uninjured, which they were far from where Flare crashed. Then, Hype, Goldie, and Rarity noticed something about Peace.
"Peace's power skyrocketed for a few seconds and is faster than he was in the trainin' room yesterday.", Hype said.
"Well, whatever training he did before coming here in Equestria, he's a lot stronger than he was on Earth. It's scary, but amazing at the same time.", Goldie said, as Peace landed next to Flare, as he got up trying to shake off the pain and looked at Peace seething.
"I'm not tough, but I guess you're not either, huh?", as Peace said that, Flare powered up and charged Peace again. He went for a punch, but Peace dodged the punch and elbowed Flare's cheek. Flare stumbled, as he was ready to shoot an energy blast at Peace, but Peace vanished again and appeared quickly to punt kick Flare out of the Crystal Empire and flew after him. Twilight and the rest showed up, but Peace was gone.
How's Peace? Is he OK? His energy went up like my Sonic Rainboom!", Rainbow Dash said.
"He seems OK, but that Flare Star is a strong one!", Rarity stated, worrying about Peace.
"I can still feel their power. Hang on, everypony!", Twilight said, as she used a teleportation spell to go where Peace and Flare went. They appeared and sees Peace and Flare standing still, while Flare laughs maniacally.
"You're definitely strong, boy! But don't get ahead of yourself, cuz you haven't see my full power.", Flare said with a grin, but Peace showed a grin of his own, as he said...
"OK... Show me.", and with that, Flare powered up, causing quakes and gusty winds. He had a blue aura surrounding him. Twilight and Cadence put up a barrier to protect everyone. Flare stopped powering up, but Peace was still standing like a statue. He looked back at Twilight and the rest of the group, as she nodded her head.
"Shinin', Cadence, this is my transformation I showed the girls earlier.", and with that, Peace turned Super Saiyan right before the Crystal Couples eyes. Flare was in shock, like Cadence and Shining, of Peace's transformation.
"Unreal... His power shot up like a cannon! But no matter what, I'll beat him!", Flare said, as Peace shook his head at him.
"Nope. I'm not the only one who's gonna punish ya. That bein' said...", Peace looked back at Rarity, and asked...
"Would you like ta help me punish him, since he ruined our date?", without hesitation, Rarity stormed of the shield and transformed into her Rainbow power form with her Element.
"It will be my pleasure, darling.", she said with a smile, as they both got in their fight stances. Flare was ready too, but then vanished with teleportation. Rarity closed her eyes, inhaled, then exhaled deeply. And then, did a quick reverse kick, as her hoof connected to Flare Star's face, as he reappeared! Trying to regain composure, he tried to punch Rarity, but Peace caught his fist and punched his gut. And for good measure, Rarity shot a magic blast at Flare and blew him away a few yards, as he went unconscious. Both Rarity and Peace powered down and went back to their base forms. Rarity was in shock of how powerful she became.
"I never thought that I would be this strong... My magic feels stronger than before.", then Peace put his hand on her shoulder.
"Looks like all the trainin' we had when I got here really improved your strength. And not just you, Rarity...", Peace looked at the rest of the ponies, dragon, his childhood friends, and griffon.
"Twilight and the rest improved, as well. But let's not train too much and overexert ourselves. Flare was a paid assassin for Blueblood, and I'm pretty sure that he felt not just Rarity's power, but mine, as well. So, he's gonna be pretty pissed about Flare not gettin' the job done. Blueblood's probably gettin' another assassin ta take me out...", as Peace said that, Twilight extinguished the shield and they all walked towards him and Rarity, as Spike carried a still comatose Flare.
"We'll be right beside you before anyone else tries to kill you, Peace. I'm not sure that Blueblood had a surveillance spell like Celestia and Luna.", Twilight said, as Peace pointed up and saw a tiny bright light a few feet above them. Peace looked up at the light and smirked at it, like telling Blueblood, "I'm still here." The light explodes, meaning Blueblood was furious that the mission failed.
"So, what do we do with this puto?", Glori asked, as they looked at an unconscious Flare Star.
"We take him to a hospital. When he wakes up, he'll be going to Tartarus for a long time.", Shining Armor said, as Twilight used teleport to get back to the Empire. At an unknown location, Blueblood was on an island with a hood being.
"My apologies, master. It seems that Flare Star has been defeated by the target.", the prince said, as the being huffed and said...
"No matter, I see what the Saiyan is capable of. He's even stronger than his parents. You're still on par with him on power, pupil, but with the training I'm giving you, you'll be more powerful than him and the Royal Sisters together. The Grand Master wants us to take over Equestria and the whole world if we play the cards right. The Diamond Dogs are almost done with their training, along with the Flim Flam Brothers. They want their rematch with the Saiyan and the Elements. Plus, I heard that you have a new mare on the side...", the hooded being said, as Blueblood smirked.
"Yes, master. We've been seeing each other. Like me, she wants power and fame.", he said with a chuckle, as did the "master".
"Well, at least she knows what she wants. Now, go back to training, pupil. Break time is over!", the "master" said, as Blueblood got up to resume his training. Back at the Crystal Empire, hours later, Flar Star regain consciousness and told Cadence, Shining, and Twilight everything, including Princesses Celestia and Luna on Peace Poet being his target. He was not remorseful, so he will be taken to Tartarus by both Crystal and Canterlot Royal Guards, as his horn was covered by a magic lock to prevent him from using magic. Back at the Crystal Castle, it was night and Peace was in his room relaxing on his bed looking at the ceiling thinking about what happened earlier today. He heard a knock on his door and said, "Come in", and Rarity came in wearing only her black robe. Peace looked at her and thought she looked beautiful. Rarity had a worried look on her face while walking towards him.
"Peace, are you OK? I noticed your clothes from today were ruined from what happened, so I'll repair them when we get back to Ponyville.", she asked, as she sat on the side of the bed, which Peace got up and sat beside her.
"Yeah, I'm good. I'm just sorry that our date was ruined by that Flare dude. *sighs* Maybe that's why--", before he could finish, Rarity smacked his chest with an angry look.
"Don't. You. DARE blame yourself, Peace Poet! You obviously didn't know that Blueblood hired an assassin to kill you. We all don't want anything to happen to you and we all love you, Peace!", Rarity said half yelling, as tears welled in her eyes.
"When you saved me on the first day, I met you when Blueblood was about to hit me, I was amazing on how great a gentleman you are. You're more of a prince than that peon is! Granted, I'm stronger than I was before, but it was because I was with you. You trained me and the girls to be stronger when our next Friendship Mission starts. You helped us grow stronger, but now, we want to help YOU, Peace. When you told us how your love life was back on Earth, I agreed with Twilight and the girls that we want to help you through your heartbreak. You made us stronger, now let us, let ME do the same for you, darling.", with that, Rarity caressed Peace face cheeks with both hands, as her face closer and closer, she kissed him on the lips. Peace was surprised with his eyes widened. He's been kissed on the forehead, on his face cheeks, but this was the first time ever he was kissed on the lips. He wasn't mad nor upset, just surprised. Peace didn't push Rarity away while being kissed, but Rarity broke the kiss to look at Peace's reaction. His mouth was opened, still stunned by what happened.
"I'm sorry, Peace. I know I came on too strong, but I just... I just couldn't resist. I hope you can--", before Rarity finished her sentence, Peace got out of his stupor and returned the favor, by not only caressing her cheek, but putting his finger through her hair. He show Rarity a genuine and sincere smile and said...
"I forgive ya, Rarity, and thank you for wakin' me up from my heartbreak.", and after that, he gave Rarity a kiss on the lips, as she put her arms around Peace. They kissed for a few minutes until their lips separated. Peace cleared his throat and said...
"Not ta ruin the mood, but that was my first kiss.", he said nervously, as Rarity looked at him with a smile and half lidded eyes.
"It was my first kiss as well, my Golden Warrior. And I must say, I'm glad it wasn't Blueblood who took my kiss. It felt magical, my darling.", Rarity gave Peace one more little kiss on the cheek, before she got up from her bed and walked to the door with a supermodel like sway to her hips. She looked back at Peace and said...
"Goodnight, Peace. And that was a thank you for your poem today. I hope we can do this again in the future.", she said with a wink and exited Peace's room and closed the door. Peace was smiling, as he fell back on the mattress looking at the ceiling.
"Wow...! That felt good. Everyone's doin' their best for me here, and Rarity made the first move. Feels good ta be loved...", as he said that, he heard a knock on the door. He said, "Come in", and both Rainbow Dash and Applejack entered the room.
"How're ya feelin', partner?", Applejack asked, as Peace sat up.
"Feelin' pretty good now.", Peace said, as he saw a sly smile coming from both Dash and AJ's faces.
"Well, well, Rares made her first move, huh?", at that moment, Peace saw that they knew what happened in here.
"Don't worry, bud, we knew she was gonna kiss ya. You did save her from the douchebag days ago.", Dash said, as Peace breathe a sigh of relief.
"Now that y'all know, what brings you two here?", Peace asked, as both ponies had blushes on their faces. Dash spoke first.
"Well, um, the girls and our parents knew about "who" we are, so, uh, the both of us are...", seeing that Rainbow was having a hard time to say it, AJ jumped in.
"What she's tryin' ta say is, Peace, we're...bisexual...", both Applejack and Rainbow closed their eyes tight, as Peace inhale and said...
"OK.", that was it, in a calm and honest voice. They both opened their eyes to see Peace smiling sincerely.
"Wow, you took it way better than ex-coltfriend.", Rainbow said with relief, as Applejack studied Peace's face, seeing that he's honestly telling the truth.
"Girls, if you're lookin' for a shocked, disgusted, or cringe look from my face, that's only when I feel betrayed or worse. Whether y'all are straight, gay, bi, lesbian, or trans, I'll still like ya the way you really are, cuz you're YOU, the true you. No one would change that.", both are touched by Peace's words, as Rainbow sat on his right side and AJ on his left.
"I'm glad we met ya, Peace. Hype was right, you are cool.", Rainbow said, as she gave Peace a fist bump.
"You're truly a great person, SugarCube. And we just wanna ask ya this. Would ya wanna go with us tomorrow? If you're not too busy, that is.", AJ asked, as they both wait for Peace answer, which didn't take long.
"I be delighted ta go with y'all. It's a date.", showing bright smiles, AJ one arm hugged Peace and got up from his bed, as did Dash, which she patted his shoulder. Both of them said "goodnight" in sync and exited the room closing the door. Peace laid back down on his and had this thought.
"So, both of them are bi, meanin' they like both guys and girls. Tomorrow's gonna be an interestin' day and I can't wait. Just hope it has no more assassins.", and with that, Peace closed his eyes and finally went to sleep.
In Japony, the girl with light blue hair looked at herself in a mirror touched a button on her bracelet, as she began to change. Still in her clothes, but now she's a white Earth mare. Her chest gotten a little bigger as well, which surprised her of the development. Then, a knock on her door and a voice called her name.
"We are ready for you, Princess Oceana Light.", she then held a photo of her younger self and a younger Peace Poet, as he held her in his arms while she sat on his lap. Ocean shed a tear, as she put the picture in her dresser and wiped her tear away.
"I'm coming. I'll see my sister and father in a minute.", hoof beats went away, as she got up and head to the door. The only thought Ocean had was.
"When I see you again, Peace, I want to apologize. And I know just how to do it. In a few days that'll happen.", she thought, as she exited her room, closing the door.
Author's Note
Another chapter done! Peace and Rarity's date was quite eventful. But now he has a date with both Rainbow Dash and Applejack. What do AJ and Dash have in store for their day with Peace. And what kind of training was Blueblood doing? And will Ocean meet Peace in a few days. Find out, as the story continues... Plus, thank y'all so, so much for liking this story and for being patient for this chapter. I hope you like this chapter, along with the next one in the future. Until then, Deuce!
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