Gateway to Harmony

“RJ, are you sure you’re alright, you look like you just went through quite a bit of pain.” Luna exclaims showing quite a bit of concern.

“Yea, yea I’m fine… maybe. Can you just give me a second, I need to check something.”

“What is it, what do you need.” Celestia speaks.

“Just give me a moment *inhales/exhales* Andrew you there?”

“I am always at your service sir.”

“Alright this may sound a bit strange, but I need you to perform a full internal diagnostic of the Nano suit. Check for any foreign viruses. Also do scans of the on board coms relay I want you check for any sort of tampering or attempts at unauthorized access.”

“Yes sir.” As the AI speaks as a wave of blue aura washes over me, I notice some of the concerned looks I have gained from the audience present. Although I motion them to sit back down and they comply.

“…Scan complete awaiting analysis… no viruses or other foreign threats to the Nano suit’s internal integrity detected…the coms relay has had no recorded attempts at usage as for exactly three years, five months, two days, and 41 seconds.”

“What, but how is that possible. The voices, I know I heard someone.” I mumble to myself gaining Celestia’s attention.

“RJ, are you alright, what are you saying.” I am quick to respond in a semi-panic.

“Nothing, nothing, it’s just… nothing *sigh*.” What am I supposed to say? Oh high princess I’m walking around in a suit that can level an entire mountain range of and by the way I might be going insane!

“RJ, there is nothing wrong?” Luna asks still concerned.

“Yea I…” Before I complete an all too familiar voice emanates from in front of the dining hall table.

“Ugh auntie, how long is that… that… beast going to be in the castle. Honestly you expect to me to eat in the presence in such a ruffian.” Blueblood had entered through the north entrance and has continued on to his seat at the head of the table.

“You are always welcome to eat in your bed chambers.” Celestia speaks trying to sound calm.

“I refuse, either it leaves or I make it leave.”

“Blueblood…” Luna says the sound of impatience and distain in her voice. When she starts to continue I move my hand up signaling her to stop as I begin to speak.

“Blueblood I think we need to have a discussion in private.” Blueblood fumes a bit when I don’t address him as his title.

“No, anything you have to say can be discussed right here. I refuse to leave.” He says still maintaining that same smug look. God I want to just take my fist and… calm down… calm down…

“Very well, I look to both princesses both with neutral expressions, I believe that the behavior you have been exhibiting since my arrival has been… somewhat indecent.”

“How dare you judge me, listen here monkey-” He begins to speak before I cut him off.

“I only pass judgment on those who deserve it. Blueblood, you have no right to treat me the way you have I-”

“Rights, HA what rights. You are not even a pony.”

“Blueblood-”

“You have as much rights as a caged animal.”

“Blueblood-”

“You are nothing by a freak of nature!”

“Blueblood-”

“You know being the generous stallion I am maybe I should just put you out of your misery *silence*.” At this point my teeth are clenched, my fists are tightened, and I am breathing heavily. The room still remains in utter silence. Suddenly I feel like something is… shrouding me, that something is different somehow. I begin to speak once more, but the voice… it is not my own.

“Blueblood, could you step over here for a moment.” I say venom dripping from my voice.

“And why would I listen to you.”

“Oh, I just want to say one last thing face to face before I take my leave.”

“Hmmm…. Very well I will humor you with my presence.” He slowly walks over to me trying to look as superior as possible, which is rather difficult when your opponent is almost twice your height.

“Now what is so important that…?” Before he gets that chance to continue I grasp him by the horn and hoist him into the air getting an audible *eep* from Blueblood. I pull him up until we are face to face.

“Now, I am going to say this once. How dare you, you arrogant bastard! You dare call me… a high ranking member of the most fierce battle regiment forged in the universe, part of the most highly developed civilizations in all recorded history an animal, A FREAK OF NATURE!” I pause to see Blueblood coiling in a ball at the sheer volume of my voice.

“IF ANYONE IS THE FREAK HERE IT IS YOU, YOU WORTHLESS MAGGOT. I SWEAR IF I EVEN CATCH YOU ACTING THIS WAY TO ANYONE I WILL HUNT YOU DOWN BREAK OFF YOUR HORN AND WEAR IT AS A FUCKING NECKLACE!” Blueblood is now shivering in my grasp.

“IS THAT UNDERSTOOD?!” He hesitantly nods. When he does this I simply drop him on the ground letting his body flop onto the hard tile as I turn to the exit. Everyone is staring at me in disbelief at what I had done. Even both princesses seem shocked at my sudden outburst. Behind me all of the day guards that had tried to intervene prior flood around the fallen prince. Blueblood pushes them all away fuming furiously as he does.

“THIS IS NOT OVER!” Before I could turn around a large purple luminescence builds in the corner of my eye until I feel something crash into the back of my head. For a moment it stings and I stagger a bit but surprisingly the attack does not cause any pain. Actually for some reason I feel… better. I stand back up and turn to see a very surprised Blueblood his horn still slightly charged, but it swiftly dissipates as I approach him.

“YOU LOOSE A FIGHT HONERABLY, AND YET YOU HAVE THE AUDACITY TO SHOOT YOUR OPPONENT IN THE BACK!” He cowers before me as I continue my advance.

“ENOUGH!” I look to my left to see Celestia now standing fully erect with both wings spread. Obviously an intimidation tactic, it does not faze me. To vent my blind rage I simply storm out to the exit hearing Luna cry for me to wait, but I was already gone.