Student from the Void
Chapter 1: Awkward Entrance
Previous ChapterA few days later following the events that had happened yesterday, the Young Six gathered together, discussing their thoughts on Discord's new student.
Yona, ever the optimist, exclaimed, "Yona think new student could be fun!"
Silverstream agreed, "Yeah! Meeting new friends is always exciting!"
Gallus, a bit more skeptical, chimed in, "I don't know. It's Discord we're talking about here. Who knows what kind of student he'd bring in."
Smolder, equally skeptical, added, "I have to go with Gallus on this one, it could be a total disaster. We'll have to be ready for anything."
Sandbar, the voice of reason, offered, "Well, whatever happens, we'll handle it together, just like always." Turning to Ocellus, Sandbar asked, "What do you think, Ocellus?"
Ocellus hesitated, then said, "Well, I mean... If Princess Twilight says that she accepted Discord's offer, then I don't see why we shouldn't...?"
Spike entered the room, announcing, "Hey, Twilight's ready to see you all."
"Thanks, Spike," Smolder acknowledged.
Gallus stretched his legs and declared, "What are we waiting for? Let's do this."
The Young Six made their way to the lobby, finding Twilight, her friends, and Starlight Glimmer waiting for them.
Twilight addressed them, "Thank you all for coming. I asked you all here because I wanted all of you to give the new students a tour of the school. And yes, even Discord's student representative."
Sandbar, expressing concern, spoke up, "Um... I-I know it's not my place to say this, but are you still sure about this, Princess Twilight? I mean, we all know how unpredictable and chaotic Discord can be, being the Spirit of Chaos and all... What if his student is just like him? N-No offense, Professor Fluttershy."
Fluttershy smiled warmly, "Thank you."
Twilight assured them, "I understand all of your doubts and concerns, but remember, the School of Friendship is all about sharing the Magic of Friendship with others. Even those that may not seem so fond of the idea at first."
With understanding nods, the group prepared to meet the new students. As the doors opened, a sudden wave of panicked students rushed inside, escaping from an unseen threat.
After the chaos settled, Discord appeared, looking slightly annoyed. Fluttershy inquired, "Did you do that, Discord?"
Discord responded, "Oh come now, my dear Fluttershy! I may enjoy a good scare on Nightmare Night once every year, but this is just a rude welcome for my student representative."
Rainbow Dash added, "Well, hey! At least some of us are still here."
Gallus pointed out, "Despite almost being trampled to death by whatever scared the hay out of those students."
Twilight turned to Discord, asking warmly, "Speaking of new students, can we see who you brought as your 'representative', Discord?"
Discord conjured a drumroll and announced, "Mares and gentlecolts! It is with great pride that I introduce to you my student representative! He's big, he's bad, and he's ugly!"
The group exchanged concerned looks, but when they turned to look at the entrance, there was nothing to be seen.
Fluttershy's gentle question, "Um, Discord? Where is this... Xyron?" was met with a momentary, embarrassed pause from Discord.
With a sheepish grin, Discord approached the entrance and scanned the area, trying to locate his elusive student representative. He finally looked upward and appeared to be growing increasingly annoyed.
"Xyron... What are you doing? You were supposed to reveal yourself after I talked you up! You know it's not nice to embarrass someone like that."
The room fell into an awkward silence as they awaited Xyron's appearance. The atmosphere suddenly shifted, and whispers and eerie sounds filled the air, causing everyone to startle, except for Discord, who seemed unfazed.
Then, a gentle but eldritch voice, resonating with an unsettling aura, spoke aloud, "I do not think I should do this..."
The room was now filled with a sense of intrigue and curiosity as they awaited Xyron's presence and to learn more about this enigmatic new student.
"Oh come now Xyron, we went through this already! All you have to do is just come in and say, 'Hello!'. Surely it can't be that difficult for you," Discord implored with a smirk.
"Did the others greet me with the same sense of normality as you did?" Xyron remarked, his voice carrying a distinct air of enigma.
Discord let out a sigh, "Look, I know that it's hard for you to make acquaintances with someone of your... well..."
"Horrific complexity?" Xyron stated bluntly, his tone matter-of-fact.
"Well yes, but I was going to say 'someone of your nature'," Discord replied.
"Sure..." Xyron said skeptically, his words laced with a hint of dry humor.
"But I assure you that even for a love-starved Changeling you would be considered... average. Besides, you can change how you look after all. So why not do that?" Discord reasoned.
"Because unlike the Changelings, to which I apologize in advance if there are any present at this time for me bringing up unwanted facts, I only change myself when I need to in terms of blending in and staying hidden. Once again, I am sorry for offending any present changelings," Xyron explained, his voice holding a polite and apologetic tone.
The room was filled with a mixture of curiosity and confusion as they listened to the conversation between Discord and Xyron. It was clear that Xyron was a creature of complexity and mystery, and the Young Six couldn't help but wonder what kind of adventures and challenges this enigmatic student would bring to the School of Friendship.
Discord's patience appeared to be wearing thin as he groaned and threatened, "Xyron, I swear to deities of your kin if you don't come down this instant I will pull you down myself!"
Xyron's response was a dry, "Really?"
Discord, though initially looking like he was about to retort, sighed and realized the limitations of his own abilities. "No, of course I can't, thanks to your irritable intangibility. But the longer you keep this up, the more late everyone will be for their lessons. And need I remind you..." Discord leaned closer to Xyron and whispered something to him.
Returning to his normal position, Discord wore a sly smile. "And if you so desire, I'll make your entrance less extravagant."
A brief silence followed before Xyron relented with, "Okay... I did not ask for an entrance, though..."
Discord seemed pleased with this response. He teleported behind the group and apologized for the delay, addressing all the different species present.
"Now, I would like you all to meet... Xyron!"
The room buzzed with anticipation as they waited for Xyron to reveal himself, eager to see what this mysterious new student was like.
As the room fell silent with curiosity and confusion, two pairs of two-fingered claws crept into view, accompanied by an eerie, bone-chilling rattle and phantom-laced chittering sounds. Limbs emerged from the shadows, resembling insect-like appendages. Then, a full body formed from above, with limbs that moved in an uncanny manner.
Before the astonished onlookers stood Xyron, the enigmatic creature of the void, the stalker in the abyss, and Discord's student representative. Xyron's presence sent a shiver down their spines.
Xyron was unlike anything they had ever seen. He was cloaked in alabaster white, adorned with striking strokes of crimson that created a stark contrast. His physique was svelte and elongated, stretching nearly 27 feet from snout to tail tip. His skin resembled polished porcelain, in stark contrast to the dark, jagged spines protruding from his form like obsidian daggers. His head had a unique shape, with a sharp, beak-like snout marked with streaks of malevolent red. His black face without eyes was surrounded by crimson markings that created a mask-like appearance, adding an enigmatic touch to his visage. Sinuous, almost serpentine tails extended from his backside, their ends tipped with lethal, spear-like appendages. Each foot terminated in three long, curving talons, appearing sharp enough to rend flesh from bone. Their crimson hue echoed the color of dried blood. Above, thin, membranous wings arched gracefully, bearing a delicate webbed pattern. Though they appeared fragile, there was a tensile strength in their design, suggesting they were fully capable of bearing the creature aloft.
The overall impression was of a being sculpted by both elegance and danger. Xyron seemed like a guardian of some ancient, forgotten temple or an omen of things yet to come. Twilight and her friends had never encountered anything quite like Xyron, and his presence left them shocked, perplexed, and possibly scared, their imaginations reeling at the sight of this enigmatic creature.
The room was filled with a stunned silence as everyone took in the sight of Xyron. Discord, with a hint of pride in his voice, broke the stillness.
"Well... What do you think?" he asked the group, eagerly awaiting their reactions.
Rainbow Dash, always one to speak her mind, was the first to respond. "Whoa, that's like something out of a Daring Do adventure, but, you know, way more intimidating!"
Applejack seemed a bit skeptical as she scratched her head. "Well, Ah'll be honest, Discord, that's not somethin' we're used to seein' around here."
Rarity, known for her appreciation of beauty, couldn't help but comment, "While he's undoubtedly unique, I can't help but find his appearance... somewhat exotic."
Fluttershy, ever gentle and compassionate, approached Xyron cautiously and spoke softly, "He's different, but I believe everyone deserves a chance to show their kindness."
Pinkie Pie, who was usually full of energy, exclaimed, "Wow, Discord, you've really outdone yourself with this surprise!"
Twilight Sparkle, the ever-curious and analytical one, was deep in thought. "This is certainly unexpected, Discord. We'll have to get to know him better."
The Young Six, who had experienced their fair share of adventures, exchanged curious glances and were eager to learn more about Xyron.
Overall, the group's reactions ranged from surprise to fascination, and they were willing to give Discord's unique student representative a chance.
As Xyron stood silently with his claws together and his tail curled around his legs, a sense of timidity emanated from him. Discord, ever the showman, teleported behind Xyron before making his exit.
"Well, I'm most grateful to you all for accepting my student of choice! And with that, I hope you all will have fun and enjoy your time with him. Ta-ta! And remember, be nice," Discord teased before he walked out and disappeared, the door shutting behind him.
After Discord's departure, there was a palpable awkwardness that settled over the room. Everyone exchanged silent glances, uncertain of what to say or do next.
Xyron remained silent, his raptorial-like appendages on his back lowering slightly, and the quill-like protrusions on his body twitched as he lowered his head. It was clear that he was feeling a mixture of timidity and uncertainty in this new environment. The group observed him, each with their own thoughts and emotions swirling in the silence.
Author's Note
I apologize if the description of my character is long.
