Something Different

Chapter 4

(IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! The whole story was just beaten thoroughly by my editing. I suggest you read the whole story over again. Thank you.)

After a few introductions, and a bit of convincing that Xavier won't eat 'everypony', the questions began. To make things go faster, we decided to answer questions in seperate small groups. Here we go.

Twilight and Spike - Me

     "So first things first" Twilight used a telekinesis spell on a notepad and quill. "Wh-" Twilight was cut off by Spike. "What they hay are you?!" he asked a tad loudly. Twilight glared at him. "Spike, don't ask something so rude." I come in. "Its OK, Miss Sparkle. I've been given worse." She blushes a bit at me calling her 'Miss'. I see Anthia looking over from her table with  Joy Stick and Rainbow Dash, her nostrils flared. "Don't call me 'Miss'. Just 'Twilight' will be fine. And I have to ask as well: What are you?" I grin. "I am what's called a 'Human'." I tell her. She mumbles something along the lines of 'So Lyra isn't insane'. "And what of your friends?" She asks.

"Well, Tyran is a Human as well. Anthia is an Elf. Link is a Human-Elf Hybrid. Cid is a Dwarf. And Xavier is a Draconian."

"What about... erm... 24-89? And what do the numbers mean?"

" 24-89 is part of the Xetronuvian military. I'm not sure what race he is, or what he even looks like."

"What do the numbers have to do with being a soldier?"

I chuckle. "No. He's more than a soldier. He's a Knight. '24-89'. 24th batch, 89th unit. Thats where the numbers come from."

"Batch? What do you mean? He's a Knight, right? Fighting giant monsters, going on quests, saving damsels in distress, getting knighted, having a squire, fighting out of loyalty instead of getting paid, and such? Not a pastry."

I just laugh hysterically at her description. "What kinda Knights do you have here? The one's from fairy-tales? Not even close Twilight. Knights have a much darker background than in stories."

She raises an eyebrow. "How so?"

***

Applejack and Storming Shadow-  24-89

"...I was kidnapped by military officials when I was 4. Went through brutal and deathly training. Got verbally and physcially abused. Was heavily augmented with chemicals to give me stronger bones, muscles, make me smarter, make me able to carry a 6 foot long sword, and wear 1000 pound armor. Got verbally and physically abused some more. Was deployed into combat when I was 15. Killed 437 enemy soldiers and confirm the kills by engraving a notch on my gauntleted arm. Was forced to take an oath never to fall in love. AND I've been called  '24-89' so many times, I've forgotten my own real name."

Applejack just stared at 24 and Storm's eye twitched at an alarming rate.

"Hey, you asked."

***

Twilight and Spike- Me

Again...

Twilight heard that entire bit of that explanation and looked like she was about to puke. Spike just fainted.

"Your government takes children away from their families to become soldiers?!?"

"Knights; big difference. And yes. Hey, I'm not the one who writes the laws. And thats one of the things not even the King can 'un-decree', for lack of a better word. Its part of the original Code of Laws." I explain to her.

She faints too.

"Aw, crap."

***

Rarity- Xavier  (this won't end well...)

"I meant no offense. That hat is simply dashing. But that coat..."

"Its not meant for fashion. Its meant for keeping me from getting killed."

Rarity recoiled a bit at the explanation. "Why is your country so dangerous?"

"I honestly haven't a clue. Just have a weapon handy and be wearing some decent armor, and you won't get slaughtered by any bandits or monsters. Or just stay in a village or within the Walls of Xetronuvia City."

"Right then... Uh, what was your occupation before your 'big adventure'?"

"Well, first I was a sniper in the army. After getting shot in the head by an enemy sniper and surviving, I took up preaching."

"Oh, a clergyman? What were your beliefs if you don't mind me asking?

"I preached in the name of the lord Jesus Christ."

"I have no idea who that is."

"Didn't think you would. Anyway, I became a simple courier after a cult burned down the church."

"A religious center was set ablaze by a colt?!"

"Yes, bu-" Xavier's eyes widened at the epic misunderstanding and began laughing hystarically.

"What's so funny?"

"Colt and cult! Hahahaha!"

"What do you me-" Rarity realized what happened as well and joined in on the laughing. After about 20 seconds of laughing it died down.

"Anywho. I've been meaning to ask, darling: What is your coat made of, anyway?"

"I believe its made of rhino leather." Xavier only just realized what he said.

"I'm sorry, but did you say... leather?"

"...sh!t..."

***

Rainbow Dash and Joy Stick- Anthia

"... And then I said 'I love you, daddy' and he said 'I love you too, Dashie' and then we left. I've never seen him since." Rainbow sobbed.

"THATS THE SADDEST STORY I'VE EVER HEARD!" Anthia broke down into tears, along with Rainbow Dash and Joy Stick.

***

"OK, OK. So a stalfos walks into a bar *snickers* and asks for a beer and a mop!" Link fell on the floor laughing.

     Big Mac and Fluttershy just stared at him. Link got up and looked back at them. "You guys have no sense of humor." He says. "Or maybe you're just not funny." I yell from across the room, trying to get Twilight awake. Big Mac chuckled, and Fluttershy was hiding behind her mane, like she has been all night. Link noticed this. He kneeled down to eye level with Fluttershy.

"Eep!"

Link smiled and silently d'AWWed.

"Do I scare you Fluttershy?" He asked sincerely. He's not completely a smart @$$ you know. Link can be a nice guy. Whenever he wants to...

"I'm sorry. But... yes. You're really-" Link rose up. "Eep! Scary!" Link chuckled.

"How come you are scared of me and not Xavier? He's a freakin' lizard."

"I heard that, ears!" Xavier yelled.

Link chuckled and looked back to Fluttershy.

"W-well, um. He's close to animal. And animal caring is my talent. I'm used to very type of animal. Except for full grown dragons."

Don't introduce her to Thunder Rush...

"So, you're like a vet?"

"Kind of. I do care for the animals if they are injured. But I'm you could say I'm they're mother."

"So, do you like your job?"

"I wouldn't call it a job. But yes. I love it."

"What kind of animals do you have?"

"I have Angel bunny. He's so sweet."

Its a lie! He's a minion of the Anti-Christ!!!

"He sounds like a nice rabbit."

You've just sealed your fate.

"What other animals do you have?"

"Well, I have a few lizards, some hamsters, bunnies, alot of chic-"

Fluttershy barely finished her sentence when Link ran for a room and locked it. He was in a corner, in a fetal position, crying, and sucking his thumb.

"Not the chickens. Not the chickens. Why are they in this dimension, too?! Oh, Gods..."

Big Mac and Fluttershy stood there dumbfounded.

"Why didn't Ah get any lines?" Big Mac asked nopony in particular.

***

Discord and Pinkie Pie- Cid

"So, Cid... Do you always get drunk like this?"

"Only on Wednesday."

"Today is Saturday."

"I know."

"...OK, then. Is there any war or other kind of chaos going on in your dimension?"

Cid chuckles. He looks to Discord and Pinkie.

"When is there not?"

Discord's ears perked up at this. "Oh, really? People don't seem to get along very well in your world, do they?"

Pinkie was listening intently on the conversation while sipping on some hard cider.

    Cid slammed his mug of vanilla vodka on the counter. "The... men we fight are not people. They are but poltergeists. Possessing suits of armor. They have no mercy! They don't just slaughter their victims! They lash them on to crosses! Why am I yelling?! I forget. *Sigh* I need more vodka..."

Discord just stared with an eyebrow raised. Pinkie just continued sipping her cider unphased.

Cid sips on his new mug of vodka. "OK. I am going to throw up and pass out in own vomit."

He does so.

Pinkie speaks up. "I like this guy!"

***

Ditzy Doo and High Score- Tyran

"So... How many monsters have you killed?" inquired High Score.

"More than I count. At least more than 110."

"What kind of monsters are there in Xetronuvia?" asked Ditzy

"We got a quite a few. Goblins, trolls, behemoths, zombies, giant spiders. The usual."

High Score looked at him in horror. "Sp-spiders?"

"Looks like somepony's scared of spiders."

"Terrified."

"Do you have Diamond Dogs?" asked Ditzy.

"Never heard of 'em."

"What about hydras?"

"The team and I have defeated 2."

"2?!?" the couple exclaim in unison.

     "They aren't that hard to kill. Just disable the middle head - the one with the largest brain - with either ranged weapons or spells. And then do whatever the heck you want to the other ones; they won't be much of a threat without the middle head." Tyran explained.

"Alrighty then... Score we should go home now. Dinky and Sparkler are probably hungry."

"OK, Ditzy. It was nice meeting you and your friends, Tyran. But we gotta go."

Tyran smiled to them, nodded, and pulled his guitar out of nowhere. "Goodbye, then."

"See yah later." Replied Ditzy.

"Goodbye. Probably gonna see you tomorrow?"

"Probably so, my friend." Tyran says as he starts playing 'Korobeiniki' on his acoustic.

High Score nods. He and his fillyfriend say goodbye to everypony and everyone and leaves.

***

     So everypony left to their homes for the night. WE had nowhere to go, and both Twilight and Spike were still unconsious. So we decided to crash in Twilight's basement. We knew she wouldn't mind.

Now we just gotta figure out a way home...

End of Chapter 4

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