A new life to live by

CHAPTER 5

Rachel and I collapsed on the ground. Exhausted, covered in sweat and out of breath, Rachel “Rainbow Dash” had been swinging her dual swords at me for almost four hours now. Finally, neither of us could stand any longer. We decided it was time for a break and went out to eat. Contrary to popular belief, Rainbow Dash isn't actually a vegetarian; also contrary to belief she does eat a lot, and by a lot I mean, holy crap a lot. She downed three double baconators like they were nothing.  As we sat and ate I took the chance to ask some of the questions that were on my mind.

“So why me? I mean out of the six billion people in this world why did you pick me?” it was the question that had been on my mind since this whole ordeal started. She looked up from her food like a lion would if someone tried to take its’ meat, vicious. As she swallowed her bite of fries she reluctantly answered my question.

“Look Salem, we didn't pick you. You were chosen just like me and the other five; and another thing you aren't alone.” After finishing that sentence she took another chomp of fries and a gulp of root beer. “This place is just like Equestria. It has six elements; the problem is we don’t know who the other five are.”

That answered one questioned but raised even more. There was no way we could just walk up to random strangers and ask if they were part of a group that was supposed to supposedly save humanity. Speaking of which, what were we fighting in the first place? Everyone had so far forgotten to mention that important piece.

“Hey, can I ask another question?”

“You just did.” She remarked

“Smartass.” I retorted

“Obviously. Now what do you wanna know?”

“What are we fighting in the first place? All this training would be for nothing if we weren’t actually fighting anything.”

She looked up with a serious face. Totally concentrated on the question, I could tell I hit a nerve she wanted to avoid; but it couldn’t be helped. I had to know what I was fighting in order to prepare for a battle, especially one that could cost humanity.

“Do you remember nightmare moon?” she asked after a long silence.

“Yeah, didn’t Princess Celestia imprison her on the moon?” I answered thinking about the first episode of the series.

“Yes and no. Princess Celestia did imprison her; but it wasn’t supposed to be for one thousand years. It was only supposed to be for a few decades. However what the Princess didn’t know was there was already someone occupying the moon.”

“Who could that be? There is no way any human could survive up there.” I responded.

“You are only half right. There was another up there; but whatever he is,he isn't human.”

“What do you mean? You aren't really making any sense or answering my question.” I was starting to get annoyed because she was obviously trying to avoid answering.

“You call him “the Man on the Moon” but the princesses knew him by his real name Mondmann. He was the first human to enter Equestria. No one knew what he was so everyone was scared, except Princess Luna. She approached  Mondmann with that old Canterlot voice of hers and demanded that he come to the castle.

Flashback to olden Equestria castle

Princess Luna and Mondmann walk into the throne room. Mondmann is about four feet 6 inches with a hunched back and has a cloak to cover him so no one can see his face. He walks with a long stick that is as tall as he is. He is very old and seems very tired and confused. He didn't even seem to realize that he is talking to a pony, or a royal pony for that matter. Luna was the first to speak and she spoke with great demeanor.

“Speak creature! Who and what are you?!” Mondmann didn't seem startled in the slightest. In fact he remained calm and spoke with a soft voice.

“My name is Mondmann. I come from Germany where I work as a farmer. I was out collecting sticks when I met a handsome young gentleman. Strange boy though he had a sharp tooth sticking out of one corner of his mouth and a horn on one side of his head, and what looked like a lion paw for one hand. But back to the point, I was collecting sticks and he scolded me for working on a Sunday and the next thing I know I’m here. Wherever “here” is. Now that I have explained my story, may I ask who you are?”

Princess Luna was shocked at how calmly he explained himself, and how he came to be in Equestria. By the sound of his story it wasn't his fault but she couldn't take any chances. If this man was a threat to the ponies she would have to dispose of him.

“My name is Princess Luna. I rule this land of Equestria with my sister Celestia! You sir have frightened my people! You must leave immediately and do not ever return!”

“Oh my, forgive me princess! I did not realize that I was speaking to royalty or I would have been more formal.” He proceeded to bow. “I apologize for instilling fear in your people; but to be fair I myself am frightened. I cannot see where I am nor can I figure out a way to get back.” Mondmann replied with great sorrow. It seemed like he wasn't telling the whole story however and Princess Luna wasn't buying it.

“Now tell me how you truly came to be here! Do not deny that your story is quiet off kilter and seems quiet preposterous!”

“Well princess, your instincts do not fail you, for you see I am no ordinary being. I control the night skies along with my kin! You cannot conceive the power I possess! In fact I have already gained control over you, Nightmare moon!” and with that Mondmann burst into a cloud of dark dust, leaving the princess of the night confused.

Flash back ends

“After that Princess Celestia started noticing a change in Princess Luna and eventually her turning into Nightmare Moon”

Rainbow finished along with her fries.

“OK” I responded “but that doesn't really explain anything except how the princess started to become jealous or even explain how Mondmann did it.”

“Princess Luna isn't sure how he did it either but the fact is that he did it somehow and now he is back to try again and it is our job to finish him for good. That is where you and the other elements come in.”

“How so? How is it our fault that this guy is trying to take over Equestria?” I couldn't see the point in all this but I knew there was one.

“Because it isn't just Equestria you moron. It’s all the worlds! Including yours!” she shouted

And there it was the words I was hoping she wouldn't say. It was going to be up to me to save the world.

How cliché.