My Little Populous: Conquering is Magic

The next day, Celestia went to the hospital room to check on the human.  She arrived just in time to see her stir from being out cold.  The human fluttered her eyes open and then rubbed them to clear her vision.  She then looked around and then saw Celestia sitting next to her.  She quickly panicked and started to grab her staff.

"Whoa there, I'm not going to hurt you. You seem like you had gone through a lot when you were out."

The human calmed down and retreated her hand back to the bed. She immediately knew the language her people spoke.

"You speak my language?"

"I believe I do.  I'd like to introduce myself.  My name is Princess Celestia.  I rule this land named Equestria for 1000 years.  What's your name?"

"Shenah."

"Well Shenah, nice to know who you are. You seem like a nice person to talk to.  Now, may I ask something?"

"What is it princess?"

"You can call me Celestia dear."

"Oh, well, what is it Celestia?"

"Do you possess a new type of magical energy? I've never heard of this type before."

Shenah hesitated that this equine can feel it but answered her anyway.

"Yes, I do possess magical energy.  It's called mana.  Whenever someone has the power of the mana, they have the ability to lead their tribe and at the end; become a god."

Celestia was intrigued by this.  This new energy has the power to become one with the heavens.  But being a goddess already, she doesn't need this.

"That's quite an interesting energy source.  Though I really don't need it because I am already a god."

Shenah's eyes got wide. She's talking to an actual god; but not just any god, a god that is earthbound.  A god that can still interact with others and having limitations.  She immediately bowed her head towards Celestia.

"Please your immortal highness, I have unexpectedly accepted a challenge the gods gave me back in my world.  It seems they want me to explore a world where there is magic everywhere and learn from it."

Celestia thought for a moment.  'This woman came from a world that only people who have the power of this energy can lead their people and become gods.  She thinks I'm one of the gods that sent her here on purpose to learn new magic.  Though I never had any intentions to bring a human here for that reason.'  She then smiled warmly at Shenah.

"This is all so interesting to hear.  Sadly, I don't think I was involved to sending you here.  I currently don't have the magic to summon another being from another world."

Shenah raised her head and felt relieved.  So, nobody in this world had expected her to come here on purpose.

"Thank you Princ...Celestia.  Though I have question myself; How did I get here?"

"Oh, we found you on the outskirts just outside of the Everfree Forest. We quickly escorted you here so you can rest up because it looked like you were unconscious."

"We? There were more than you that went to see me?"

"Indeed, me and my sister, Luna saw a beam of magical energy come from the heavens and from the beam, found you."

Shenah now realized something.  She didn't just transport to another world.  She transported a whole new dimension.  She now felt lonely that none of her followers came along to help aid her challenge.  Suddenly, she had an idea; but first she needed to ask Celestia about finding land that is large enough to hold a settlement for her.

"Hey Celestia?"

"Yes dear?"

"Do you know anywhere that I can build a settlement? I promise I won't hurt anyone."

Celestia thought about some good places for a new village.  She immediately found the best one; where Shenah was found.

"Actually, where we found you there is a lot of space that can be used for a new village."

"Oh thank you Celestia! Can you take me there right now, I feel much better now."

"Of course, just hop on my back and I'll take you there!"

Shenah jumped up on Celestia's back and then they took off to where Shenah was found laying.  Shenah went through her mind about this new world. 'This world is actually peaceful with no rivals to hinder it. I might just stay on this world and live a second life as long as I have followers.'  She then smiled at the thought and returned to gazing towards where Celestia is taking her to.

When they arrived, Shenah told Celestia to stand back.  Celestia was confused by this until she realized why.  Shenah then flattened the ground around her and then out of the ground, eight pillars marked with tribal writing came up in a circle one by one.  Celestia's jaw dropped to the ground by the amazing power.

"Wow, that is really interesting to see Shenah. I never knew you can make formations on a dime."

"This isn't just a formation, this is my reincarnation site.  It helps me come back whenever I die."

Reincarnation.  That's another thing Celestia and Luna also lacked.  If they die, it's over and the powers get transmitted to the next descendant(s).  Though having the ability to come back from the dead is a really useful thing for her and her sister.  That means when they die and pass their powers to the next descendant(s) they can still maintain their looks, just without the flowing manes and overpowered magic.

"Well now I'm jealous."

Shenah giggled as Celestia pouted at her.

"Oh I don't think you need it at all, you are a god after all.  Gods are immortal, they can't die."

"I guess that's true, but in the future we have to give away our god powers to the next descendant(s).  It is then we return to just normal mortal alicorns like my niece."

Shenah felt sorry about her.  She tried to think of something to cheer her up.  She then had an idea.

"Celestia, I have an idea, but it will take a while until we reach it. If we can, I can show you how you can become one with the heavens."

Celestia's face beamed in delight.  She knew there was a loophole somewhere that she can still be a god while at the same time have descendants be gods on Equestria.  She squealed like a little filly at the thought and even hopped for joy a few seconds.  She immediately regained her regal posture afterwards.

"That would be most wonderful Shenah.  I would love to hear from your teachings."

It was then that the day is fading to night fast.  Celestia almost forgot about the time and immediately set the sun for Luna's moon to rise.

"Wow, time sure flies when you are having a lot of discussion."

"Indeed, may we head back to the hospital so you can rest some more?"

"Yes, I'd like that, thank you."

Shenah got on Celestia again and flew back to the room she was left to rest for the night before.  When they arrived, Shenah was surprised to see Luna in the room waiting.  Shenah got off Celestia and then stared at Luna who in turn, stared back.

"Hello."

"Greetings human. I suspect my sister first caught you awake am I not?"

"Yes she did.  You must be her sister Luna."

Luna nodded. "Aye, but I haven't known your name since I'm nocturnal and don't really visit much during the day."

"Oh well, my name is Shenah. It's so nice to meet you."

"I have been wanting to ask you something, what type of magic do you hold? This is completely new to me."

Shenah then told her about the mana and how it works and what it does to people who possess it.  She also talked about her journey with Celestia to the site they found her and made her reincarnation site.  Luna was amazed at the thought of reincarnation.  She was just as jealous as her sister, but Shenah reassured her that she can help her stay a god and still give their powers to descendants.

"*yawn*Well I'm tired.  I need my rest for tomorrow."

"Oh? What for?" Luna asked.

"You'll see.  Think of it as a surprise."

"Oh, well, okay then.  Sister, I think it's also time we leave."

"Indeed Luna, I am getting pretty tired myself from all that's happened."

"Okay well, goodnight sis!"

"Goodnight Luna."

They then both flew off towards their intended destinations while Shenah gets back in the bed and rests up for tomorrow.