Equestria, What kinda World is that?

Chapters

I Was Bored Anyway.
Twilights Old Pal?
This will Be Intresting...
What happened?
Sir Nathaniel what?
The Dyeing Universe
Unveiling of the Darkened Mind
Forgiveness is Always.
The New Face in Town.
Messenger of Plight
Its Not Over Yet
Magic is as much a Curse, as it is a Blessing.

I Was Bored Anyway.

Author's Note

I've Decided the Old Version i Wrote was a Confusing mess of insanity. SO. I re-wrote this. and the next Chapters are to come. Hopefully it feels a lot better...

I Was Bored Anyway.

This Story takes place right after the Winter Wrap up Festival, Rainbow Dash and Twilight were trying to send a Urgent letter of help to someone Twilight knew from her past, hoping that he was still around. She sent the letter by her own magical means, hoping it arrived at its destination soon. She hadn't talked to this old friend of hers for many many years, and hoped he still remembered her. Come soon old friend, I really need your help...

The World the letter was sent to housed many weird things and this one normal-ish looking Human, Cat being. He wasn't doing anything just sitting back enjoying a nice cold soda, when suddenly a letter flew into his face. He thought somebody was messing with him, but seeing as only he lived in this house that's kinda improbable.

He took the letter examining it closely. The paper was odd and familiar and held a seal that was like a fleeting memory. Opening it slowly he began to read.

"Hello to whom this letter reaches, There is a special matter that only your Unique skills can help us with. As soon as you can please come to Ponyville. To the Large Tree library in the center of the town. Come see me as soon as you get here. -Twilight Sparkle & Rainbow dash"

What confused him... He swore he heard of these names before. Traveling across dimension's those names had been heard at a place called Equestria or something... He rubbed his head and groaned, Better find my book.

As Nathaniel Grey stood from his chair as he took the note and folded it back up gently. "Well a "Twilight Sparkle" and "Rainbow Dash" need help... I swear I have heard these names before..." He went to his study and grabbed a large book. As he thumbed through most of the pages of various worlds he's visited over the past years, He stopped when a large green and blue planet page popped up. "Ah, An Equestria... Lets see... Home to a Celestia and Luna. Princess and Regent of the Lands. Inhabitied Mainly by Equine Related Beings, and come in every color under the spectrum. Three Types, yadda yadda, Ah Here we go. A Group Refered to as "The Mane Six" Elements of Harmony. Magic magic, super powered by friendship, a nightmare moon... stopped her, fought a discord.. stopped him..." He thumbed through his notes one line after another. Until he came to the end of his page. "These Little Ponies, as they refer to themselves, have come to see me as..." and Then nothing. He stared at the last word and how nothing existed after it. It Just ended. No marks, no crease, no tear. Its as if he just plain stopped and forgot. He huffed. "Something aint Right." He flipped to the next page and there was just empty pages with titles. "Twilight Sparkle, Element of Magic" and then nothing. He had pre-empted to write about the mane six, each following page was another, each with their name and element. But they were empty as if he lost interest. Closing his book he grabbed his Coat and Staff. "This Is as strange as it is weird. But a call for help is still a call i need to answer." With a twirl of his staff, he began scanning through the realms of the universe.

After a short time he finally came to his destination. Walking to the door of his home he pondered for a moment or to and knocked ever so gently. The door creaked open revealing a long field before him as he walked ever so slowly into the world. The door shut behind him becoming nothing more then empty air. He Looked around inhaling the fresh oddly scented air. "Man i've not had air this fresh in a long time." Scanning his surroundings he spotted a large tree on a hill in the distance and a small pony running to it. He was intrieged looking around. Nothing was near by yet she was here. With a smile he walked off to see what the issue was.

Twilight Sparkle stood on her balcony while she was thinking hard, trying to figure out how she was going to solve this most recent problem she's been having lately. Her magic alone was enough to hold it at bay but she can only hold it for so long. "augh... what am I going to do..." she paced back and forth. Did my message get to him? will he come? Does he even remember me? So many questions, not enough answers. She fell to the ground and huffed. Her hair stood on end for a moment, she looked out in the direction of Everfree Forest, "That was... Odd." A small disturbance, nothing to big. But Still Noticable. Was that him? She thought looking into the horizon.

Approaching the tree, he walked softly using his cat like grace to gently approach the pony, he thought he could hear crying as he got closer. Nathaniel couldn't leave what looked to be a child in a state like that.. but he also didn't want to scare her to near death either. He rubbed his chin formulating a plan. He quietly exited the tree behind her. With a soft and gentle voice he spoke to her... "Is that crying i hear?" The filly immediately looked around scared, confused but curious. "m-m-maybe.." She spoke between light sobs. He spoke again still using his soft voice. "And why would something as cute as you be crying like you are?" He stayed hidden behind the tree, just letting her calm down. She looked down and scuffed the grass with her hoof. "Because... i was picked on by that meany head Hagerd, and he called me worthless and pathetic and said that no one wants me." tears kept trickling down her face falling onto the grass. Nate was appalled to hear something like that. He kept thinking as he spoke with her. "But your not. Each and every creature, Small, large and wide, each are beautiful and different in their own ways, each has a place in their world, and none can tell them otherwise."

That must have helped because the crying stopped to a occasional sniffle. She spoke up after a few moments of internal debate. "But no one wants me. My parents didn't want me, I only got 2 friends, and that orphanage really stinks." i heard a hoof hit the ground with a little force. He stifled a giggle, and nodded. "Aye it may seem no one wants you but someday soon you may find that which you seek." He said, still trying to figure out how to introduce himself... before she asked. "Who are you... if you don't mind me asking?" He rubbed his chin, "I, am the Wizard Nathaniel." he said leaving his staff as not to look threatening. He walked very slowly from behind the tree for the young filly to see. She was a bit frightened at the height he stood, but if he was out to eat her, he would have done so by now.. right? She looked up to the hooded figures face, and cocked her head to the side a bit. "What.. are you?" She asked curious a little frightened and ready to dash at a moments notice. He gently knelt down and sat on the soft green grass, unhooding himself. "I am a Neko." He said as she looked at him with awe but at a safe distance. "What is a "ne-ko?" She asked sounding the word out. "I am a cross between a human, and a cat." He showed her his cat ears, and the tail. She looked on with wonderment, the fear was subsiding but she kept her guard. She was still confused as she did not know what a human was, but she sat down gently.. "So why were you saying that stuff to me?" She asked kinda bashfully, not sure how he would think of her asking so many questions.

He just smiled and watched. "Because, I was helping you. You looked so sad and i couldn't let you just sit there and cry. So i did something." He smiled offering his hand to her. She looked at it and then to him, that smile he wore on his face was warm. She gently extended her hoof out meeting his hand and they shook gently. "Nice to meet you. Im Nathan." He spoke she smiled. "Im Scootaloo." He smiled. "Scootaloo huh? Interesting name." She blushed a little bit. He pointed to the tuffed up mane of hers, and the little bit of cuts and bruises that adorned her body. "So did that "Hagerd" do that to you?" She nodded to his question. "Well, lets see... come over here, and ill fix you up." He patted a spot just in front of him. She still had her doubts, but slowly approached and sat on the spot he had gestured to. He smiled, and gently placed a hand on her back, "Just hold still for a moment." He said. His hand glowed a soft blue as he washed all the pain and cuts away. She looked on in amazement as he did this. "But i thought only unicorns and stuff, could use magic." She stood up and flapped her wing a few times, amazed by how much better they felt. He chuckled. "Im, Different. a "Twilight Sparkle" sent me a letter the other day. I merely came here as per her request for help." Scootaloo jumped up and down a few times. "Oh i know twilight sparkle! She lives at the library. i can show you!" He calmed the young filly down. "Relax there. Its okay, Its late and everyone's trying to sleep. How about in the morning?" Scootaloo nodded kinda sheepishly as she smiled. "But where are you gonna sleep?" She asked curiously. "Well i was gonna sleep in this here tree." She looked up and pouted gently. "But its so high and i cant climb or fly yet" She flapped her small wings a few times with a sad face. He chuckled, "Worry not. I came prepared." He opened his satchel, and pulled a large blanket from it. which he proceeded to lie across the cool night grass. "There. If you do not mind sleeping next to me, im glad to keep you company through the night." She looked at his satchel and the blanket, It did not make sense! This thing was huge but that bag was small, even to her. She laid upon the blanket, it felt like a cloud or what she had heard from Rainbow dash. In fact she could not feel the ground under her. It was so comfy, she was gonna ask how but before she could open her mouth she was out like a rock. Nathaniel chuckled, and looked around the waning sky for a bit. "Worry Not your little head Young Scootaloo, You are more special then you realize." He stood up from the ground and grabbed his staff. Twirling it about a bit, he looked to the east, in the direction of Ponyville. "What is happening that causes so much distress Young Twilight Sparkle, What is it, that you are afraid of..." He spoke to the changing winds... A messaged carried to the young Purple Pony's ears. "I'll Arrive in the morrow, fear not twilight, i am coming." Her ears twitched, the voice sounded familiar, was it him? She looked up from her bed and huffed. "He was always so... mysterious" she rolled her eyes...

Twilights Old Pal?

Today started like any other day, quiet Ponyville, and peaceful day as the weather crew set up for a sunny and warm day. All the ponies in Ponyville were waking up to start their daily schedule, and jobs. Fluttershy was on her way to the library to see Twilight about something. Apple jack was hard to work on her farmland with big mac gathering apples for Ponyville. Pinky pie was hard at work creating sugary masterpieces in her shop. Rarity was working on new fashion designs in her shop. Rainbow dash was no where to be seen this fine day.

Fluttershy approached the library's door and knocked 3 times. Twilight answered it with a smile. "Hiya Fluttershy, whats up?" She said in a happy cheery tone. Fluttershy shyly replied in her normal manner. "oh uhm hiya twilight.. I uhm wanted to know.. if I could uhm.. get a book from you.. if that is okay." she said sorta shyly half hiding behind her mane. Twilight smiled and nodded. "Of course, come on in." She moved to the side to let Fluttershy enter, who did slowly. Twilight shut the door and then asked. "So, what book are looking for?" Fluttershy blushed and spoke softly. "I am uhm.. looking for a book.. on what.. kinda gifts.. to get stallions.. sorta.." She said, now red as she looked down. Twilight smiled... "You want to get Big Mac a gift?" she teased playfully. Fluttershy lit up like a apple. "Uhm.. not.. really.. kinda.. sorta.. maybe.." she said, now trying to hide in her mane. Twilight just giggled, as she smiled. "Well you do not need a book for that. Im sure what ever gift you got for Big Mac, he would love it no matter." She smiled sheepishly as she kept hiding... "uhm.. okay.. twilight.. if you say so.. thanks." She said, as she made her way back to her house , Face flush red with the blush that threatened to consume her whole. Twilight chuckled, as she watched fluttershy make haste in her retreat.

Twilight Did some chores around the library, organized some books, and then took off to Rainbow Dash's Home. She used her Unicorn magic to get there, and stay on top of the clouds. She knocked on her door and heard quiet steps as Rainbow opened her door up. What Twilight saw was indeed very in need of help. Without another word, the two exchanged a look and twilight entered without hesitation. Inside rainbow sat on her couch and sighed, speaking to twilight. "It happened just a day or two ago, i thought it was nothing, but now look.." She pointed to a large rash all over her back, the red flaky skin showed through her coat. "I asked Fluttershy for some cream but it did not work. It only made it worse. So i hoped some of your magic could possibly get rid of it... or something... " She was blushing red as she told Twilight. She watched her friend examine it. It took her a minute but she sighed a not good sigh that rainbow knew all to well. "I cant do much but stop it from spreading. But i know someone who can help." Rainbow immediately looked at her. "Please I do not want nopony to hear about this... its embarrassing enough..." Twilight bit her bottom lip gently... Pondering just who might be able to help her. Then she remembered a very very old friend of hers. She smiled. "Do not worry about anything. I know just the pony." She smiled, trying to reassure rainbow. Rainbow smiled, trying her best not to itch the skin, which just begged to be scratched till it was completely gone. She nodded as twilight took off to her library, as she shut the door rainbow dashed to a hard object and begin itching her back sighing in immense pleasure that it was working.

Twilight hurried back to her house and started to write the letter.. She hoped to Celestia he was still here, because if not, she may have to turn to somepony else. She wrote with haste, and sent the letter off. But right as she sent it off, she gasped. "Oh no! Darn it! I hope it gets there..." She growled at herself, being in a hurry she miscalculated something and now was completely unsure if he would receive the letter or not.

Sometime Later that Day

On the other side of town a Teenage Looking Stallion was pushing a Small orange Filly Pegasus around. "Look at her, shes got a blank flank! Haha what a loser." He taunted her as he pressed his hoof into her side. "You are nothing but a embarrassment to all ponies everywhere. You should just go to Everfree forest and never come back like Zecora!" He taunted and hit her as she tried to hold back tears. The Band of Teenagers just laughed.. "Aww i made duh wittle filly cry. To bad she does not got a mommy, maybe she could run to her." That just got a roar of laughter from the other boys, as Scootaloo ran off towards everfree forest. The Sun was setting as her tear soaked eye continued to cry. Running began to hurt her as the sun began to set in the sky. She stopped by a tree as she sat to catch her breath. She had been running for so long... She just cried and cried. Not sure what she was gonna do.

Suddenly a Soft voice spoke to her. "Is that Crying i hear?" Looking around she searched for the source of the voice. "m-m-maybe.." She spoke between light sobs. The voice spoke again "And why would something as cute as you be crying like you are?" She looked down and scuffed the grass with her hoof. "Because... i was picked on by that meany head Hagerd, and he called me worthless and pathetic and said that no one wants me." Tears kept trickling down her face falling onto the grass. "But your not. Each and every creature, Small, large and wide, each are beautiful and different in their own ways, each has a place in their world, and none can tell them otherwise." Said the gentle voice.

Smiling as she hear those nice words, she started to calm down. She spoke up after a few moments of internal debate. "But no one wants me. My parents didn't want me, i only got 2 friends, and that orphanage really stinks." She slammed her hoof to the ground to emphasize her point. "Aye it may seem no one wants you right now, but someday soon you may find that which you seek." It said to her. She waited a moment and spoke up, "Who are you... if you don't mind me asking?" It replied "I, am the Wizard Nathaniel." Suddenly a large figure walked very slowly from behind the tree, for the young filly to see. She was a bit frightened at the height it stood, but if it was out to eat her, Would it not have done so by now.. right?

She looked up to the hooded figures face, and cocked her head to the side a bit. "What.. are you?" She asked, curious, a little frightened and ready to dash at a moments notice. He gently knelt down, and sat on the soft green grass, and removed his hood. "I am a Neko." He said, as she looked at him with awe, but at a safe distance. "What is a "ne-ko?" She asked sounding the word out. "I am a Cross between a human, and a cat." He showed her his cat ears, and the tail. She looked on with wonderment, the fear was subsiding but she kept her guard. She was still confused, as she did not know what a human was. But she sat down gently.. "So why were you saying that stuff to me?" She asked kinda bashfully, not sure how he would think of her asking so many questions.

He just smiled and watched. "Because, I was helping you. You looked so sad, I couldn't let you just sit there and cry. So I did something." He smiled, offering his hand to her. She looked at it and then to him, that smile he wore on his face was warm. She gently extended her hoof out meeting his hand and they shook gently. "Nice to meet you. I’m Nathan." He spoke, she smiled. "I’m scootaloo." He smiled. "Scootaloo huh? Interesting name." She blushed a little bit. He pointed to the tuffed up mane of hers, and the little bit of cuts and bruises that adorned her body. "So did that "Hagerd" do that to you?" She nodded to his question. "Well, lets see... come over here, and ill fix you up." He patted a spot just in front of him. She still had her doubts, but slowly approached and sat on the spot he had gestured to. He smiled, and gently placed a hand on her back, "Just hold still for a moment." He said. His hand glowed a soft blue as he washed all the pain and cuts away. She looked on in amazement as he did this. "But i thought only unicorns and stuff, could use magic." She stood up and flapped her wing a few times, amazed by how much better they felt. He chuckled. "Im, Different. a "Twilight Sparkle" sent me a letter the other day. I merely came here as per her request for help." Scootaloo jumped up and down a few times. "Oh i know twilight sparkle! She lives at the library. i can show you!" He calmed the young filly down. "Relax there. Its okay. Its late, and everyone's trying to sleep. How about in the morning?" Scootaloo nodded kinda sheepishly as she smiled. "But where are you gonna sleep?" She asked curiously. "Well i was gonna sleep in this here tree." She looked up and pouted gently. "but its so high and i cant climb or fly yet" She flapped her small wings a few times with a sad face. He chuckled, "worry not. i came prepared." He opened his satchel, and pulled a large blanket from it. which he proceeded to lie across the cool night grass. "There. If you don’t mind sleeping next to me, I'm glad to keep you company through the night." She looked at his satchel and the blanket, It did not make sense! This thing was huge, but that bag was like.. small, even to her. She laid upon the blanket... It felt like a cloud, or so she had heard from Rainbow dash. In fact she could not feel the ground under her. It was so comfy, she was gonna ask how it was possible, but before she could open her mouth she was out like a rock.

This will Be Intresting...

Scootaloo woke up with a start, she looked around quickly, memory started to return to the tired filly as she realized where she was. The "Neko" Human she had met the night before laid his back against the tree, and was still sleeping soundly. She could not remember a night she got such peaceful and relaxing sleep like that before. She got up and flapped her wings a few times to stretch them out and trotted around to get all that sleepy-ness out of her system. She sat on the blanket and tried to figure out how he made it feel so soft and comfy. It boggled her mind how magic was that strong, but she never saw it this good up close.

Being so intrigued with the blanket, she had not taken notice to the fact Nathaniel had woken up. "You like my Blanket?" He spoke nearly scaring her right out of her skin. "MEEP!" She squealed dashing behind the tree, before she realized who had spoken. Nathan had just chuckled seeing the young filly move so fast. She popped her head back out and pouted. "Hey don't do that. You scared me!" She said coming back into view. He just gave her a another warm smile. "I do apologize. I did not mean to startle you."

She came over to him and hopped up and down eagerly. "So we gonna go see Twilight Sparkle? Can i show you where she is? huh? huh?" she said with much renewed energy. He smiled and nodded. "Of course. Let me pack up my things." As he got up and grabbed his blanket, folding it up and placing it back into his small satchel which still confused poor Scootaloo how he did it. Once he was packed up, he grabbed his staff from behind the tree smiling to her. She again was amazed by these things he held! She looked up at awe seeing a large blue stone adorned on top of this staff. She then smiled, as she hopped up and down eagerly. "Lead on young Madam."

Scootaloo hopped happily along the dirt road back to ponyville. Nate walked behind her at a few paces. Going into a town of ponies, how will they react to a Large Human? Why exactly dose this town seem SO familiar?! And what is it that may need his specific special abilities?

Twilight paced around the library restlessly. He said he would be here in the morning, where is he!? She was starting to get scared she may not have sent for the right person, or the letter got into the wrong hands... so many Possibility's! She was nearing her sanity's end when she noticed stuff going on outside. Ponies were running inside and running into hiding spots. Then she noticed the tall figure walking with Scootaloo down the center street. What it that with Scootaloo and why was she walking with it?

They approached her library and as they did she got kinda nervous. Was this who i called? They came to her door and knocked gently. "C-coming!" She said trying to calm her nerves down. She opened the door and greeted them. "Hi Scootaloo. Who's your friend?" she asked, looking up to the mysterious figure that stood before her. Scootaloo bounced happily. "Hia twilight! Its my new friend! I met him last night. He said he needed to see you." She said before looking up to him with a LARGE brimming smile. Nate extended his hand out for her. "Greetings twilight, I have come as per your request." She gasped in her mind... My letter?! oh i hope i did not mess up... extending her hoof out to shake his, she smiled slightly. "Hi there, I am glad you came." She invited them inside and they both came in. Scootaloo still happy and bubbly. Twilight offered them a seat and kept trying to figure out who this was.

Scootaloo and Nathaniel took the offered seats, before he un-hooded himself and smiled. Immediately, Twilights eyes shot open in realization who it was! OH my gosh! that's... Nathaniel?! She had to hold herself back from hugging him, till she knew for certain that was who she thought it was. "Nathan?" she asked inquisitively. He smiled, "Yes, how is it you knew my name?" She kept the smile, but inside, something hit her hard... He... does not remember me...? almost a heart shattering something, and she had to fight back tears. She smiled, and just chuckled. "Magic, i guess. Sorry." She sighed as she fought her emotions. He watched her, picking up that something was wrong, but did not wish to push the matter at the current time. "What is this matter, upon which you requested my talents for?" She smiled, "My Friend Rainbow Dash needs help." Scootaloo sat patiently, and just listened. "I can only do so much, and such. If you can come with me, ill introduce you to her." He nodded. "Of course. Lead the way madam."

Twilight looked to Scootaloo, "I am sorry to tell you that you have to stay here this time. Rainbow asked nopony see her for a little bit." Scootaloo's face held a sad smile. She nodded understanding, but still dis-heartened. She smiled and just nodded. "I will go hang out with my friends then!" She said, hopping off to do her cutie mark crusader stuff.

Twilight tried her best not to dwell on those shattering words, but no matter how much she tried they kept coming back. She lead Nathaniel to Rainbow Dash's home, both used their magic to get into the sky and stood outside her door. *Knock, Knock, Knock* After a few mumbling words, and a loud growl, Rainbow Dash opened the door. Her eyes were bloodshot indicating she has barely slept a wink last night. "Hia Twilight," she looked up at the man standing at her door. "Is.. this that Friend of yours?" *BOOM, another blow to her shield, barely resisting another heart shattering instance... "I dont know anymore." She nodded her head and Rainbow sighed loudly with relief. Nathan felt something hit him like a ton of bricks. That question... Why was twilight lingering on it so much, and why did she just want to run away and cry? He held his composure and saw the problem immediately. It was prominent like a sore thumb. "Oh My, i see why you asked for me. That is one bad case of "Nira'ti Burn" Rainbow looked completely dumbfounded. "what burn?" He chuckled and asked to come in, twilight followed after slowly her internal battle to control her emotions was wavering. "Nira'Ti Burn, is a rash caused by exceeding physical speeds not meant to be broken without the proper equipment. Based on what you have here, You have done it multiple times without protection." Rainbow pondered for a moment... "Like when i do a Rainboom?" He nodded. "Something such as that could cause this to happen."

Rainbow dash chuckled.. "Can you fix it though?" Nathaniel Nodded, and knelt down to closer inspect the rash. "Aye i can, This is a easy fix, with the proper Medicinal Expertise and Spells." He lowered his hands to her back, they glowed the same faint blue. "It will take a minute or two as this is a bad case, What have you put on this?" She blushed, "I tried to have one of my friends help me with some sorta anti-rash cream, but it just made it worse." He nodded, "I suspected. This is a, rare rash. Not many attempt to do things such as "Rainbooms" Often." Rainbow quick to defend herself spoke up. "Well i had to! I had friends in trouble, and i needed to save them." She threw her hoof down. "Alright, I am not judging you here." He kept at work on fixing her rash. As his hands glowed across her back, the skin was losing the red tint, and becoming less irritated. Rainbow stood eagerly, her back finally stopped itching. She had a look of relief come across her face. But Twilight, she was focused on something else... Why, does not he remember me? what happened... why.."

She needed to be alone so she spoke up. "Excuse me, I am sorry but I need to go." she said quickly leaving without another word, not allowing them to speak up. Rainbow was confused at what was eating up Twilight so badly. She watched as Nate sat gently back on the couch, his magic was being strained but he was able to handle it. "I am not sure." Sighing as he was still uncertain what it is he may have done. Rainbow looked to the door then to him, she was uncertain what to do... "You think we.. should go talk to her?" He shook his head. "Give her some time. Lets not make it any worse then it is right now." Rainbow thought about it, and nodded. "Alright sounds good. So im Rainbow Dash, fastest Pegasus in ponyville!" She said holding a hoof out. Nate smiled and shook her hoof. "Nathaniel, Wizard of many talents." He gave as an introduction. The two spent the next hour or so talking and getting to know each other, Rainbow dash thankful that the rash on her back was finally gone.

Twilight rushed off back to her home, tears finally broke through as she tried to stop them. She rushed into her house, shutting the door and running into her bedroom, hiding in her blankets. Why... What happened.. why cant he remember me... did he really think that what we had was worthless... somepony help me.. She cried into her pillow, the memories of her past flooded in like a crashing wave upon the beach. She wanted to stop them, run away from them and never look back. But they kept pouring in...

What happened?

Flashback in Twilights Mind.

7 Equestria Years Ago, We find Twilight Hard at work in the royal library in Canterlot. So engrossed in her books she did not see Celestia approach her. "Twilight, my student." twilight barely noticed her till Celestia gently tapped her on the head. Twilight quickly looked up to see Celestia and something? She got up and bowed to her. "My apologies. I did not hear you come in." Celestia smiled. "It is quite alright. I would like to introduce you to someone. He comes from a far away place and is here for a few Days, and i thought you would be good company for him and maybe teach him a few things." She said as a young 17 Year old Human stood beside the Glorious White Alicorn. He was timid, and a little shy, but waved a hello at her. "Hey there... Im Nate." Twilight was intrigued, he was different, and certainly nothing she's seen before. All the books she's read told of vast difference in many creatures, so she assumed if hes with celestia he was just another being from a far away place she hasn't visited yet. He had a very interesting aura about him, magical an dyet warm, Something about him was... worth while. "Hello I am Twilight. Pleasure to meet you." He shook her hoof gently. "So what exactly is it you are doing right now?" He asked Twilight with curiosity, Celestia slipped out quietly to let the two converse.

"Oh its just a book about the history of magic, or at least as far back as we can remember." She said happily showing him the book. He looked on in interest, sitting down beside her. She showed him the various timelines and different types of magic found in this world. "Pegasus's Can control the weather, and sit on clouds, and fly. Unicorns can use magic to heal, build things, design things, and many other things. Then there are the Earth ponies, who take care of the world. Working on the land to provide for all the ponies they can. Each pony has a place in the society and find out what it is they do when they get their "cutie marks" She said showing him the mark on her flank. He looked in wonderment. "That is neat. So your good with magic in general?" He asked, examining the mark. She nodded. "Yea, and Celestia controls the sun, hence the sun mark she has." He understood and nodded to show her. "Wish it was that easy where i come from. We kind of have to guess and hope for the best." twilight was confused. "How does your society work then? If everypony just runs around willy nilly not knowing what they are good at?" He chuckled... "Very, oddly."

"So what kind of stuff can you do?" She asked intrigued. He smiled. "I am not really good yet, but i can do a few things." He said, standing up, He grabbed his staff from his back. Standing in a readied position he spoke a few words, "Nori Tae Balor" and with a poof, he now looked like a Pony-fied version of himself, Twilight nearly fainted. "Your.. a pony?! but how?! I did not know magic like that existed" She examined him closely all over, finding he was in fact a Light brown pony, with a set of glasses adorning his face. His mark, since being in this world, held a Staff with a shield behind it. She examined the mark, confused. "That is a weird mark..." He looked at it. "Oh, it states i am a Magical Protector, that i will use my magic to protect anyone in need." She o'ed and nodded. "That makes more sense. But still that is totally neat you gotta teach me how to do it!" He smiled, "I will try. But how about you show me your talents? Im interested what your capable of doing." She blushed, now being complimented by a dashing young stallion that stood before her, she almost got lost in the fact he was human a moment ago.

Twilight went over a vast array of magical tricks and spells she knew, showing him all she could all day long. They both conversed about various topics of magic, and other things. She told of her life living on equestria, and he equally shared his life living in the Medieval times of his world. Both were alike, aside from him being human and her being pony. but she what she saw was not a human. Before they knew it the sun was setting and Celestia returned to the library, but was startled when she saw two ponies sitting there. "Nathan?" She asked curiously. He immediately looked over and bowed gently. "It is i." Celestia was slightly curious. "How?" She asked, looking to twilight to see if she held the answer. Nate smiled, and spoke up. "It is a form of magic i know your highness, "transformation" allows me to take a form of something else." Celestia was very impressed. "That is a very interesting spell... I may just have to have you teach me this." she winked to the young, Now Stallion, who immediately blushed and looked away quickly. Twilight sat giggling at his reaction. Celestia then spoke up again. "Alright you two. Its time to get to bed, sleep is important for Aspiring Ponies." she smiled. Twilight nodded, and put her books up. Saying goodnight to Nathan. "Goodnight Nathan, see you at suns rise." She spoke leaving them in the library.

Celestia broke the silence. "Thank you for doing this." He looked up and nodded. "Of course. She is a very fun pers- Pony, and i enjoyed teaching her and learning from her. Shes very nice." Celestia nodded, and smiled. "Alright, follow me, and I'll show you to your room while you stay here." The Young stallion followed after Celestia, as she led him through the castle. They had small talk while she took him to his room. Celestia stopped in front of a pair of semi-large doors, which opened up into a lavish and grand bedroom. A Large 4 post Bed sat in the center of the room, with dark silvery sheets draped on the sides. A Dresser lied next to a door, which lead into what looked like a bathroom. A lit fireplace laid on the west wall, burning softly emanating a comfortable heat that kept the room warm. Various Decorations, such as a Large Crystal Sun hanging above the fireplace, a Tapestry of Intricate design was hanging above the bed, flowing gently with the cool nights breeze.

He looked in with awe at the magnificent room that was before him. "Wow, this is huge." Celestia let out a soft chuckle at his reaction. "Well I thought it would be nice to give a guest like you some special treatment." He looked up at her with those soft blue green eyes, smiling as he entered the room curiously. She watched him enter the room and smiled. "Good night Young, "Stallion" He blushed remembering he was still a pony. She gave a wink as she left, leaving him in the room.

That Which Cannot Be Named
Darkness, in it's most simple form, is the absence of light. Light can be extinguished. Darkness can not. It needs nothing to exist. It merely is, even in the brightest light darkness is still present in one form or another. Darkness is pure and infinite. You may have your stars, but what are these? Nothing more than gas burning for millennia, and then? They die, leaving nothing but the the uncaring void where they once stood. All belongs to the shadow. You are the invader.

The very existence of your kind is based upon the upon the lynchpin of illumination and heat. You are unnatural, needing a crutch to even survive. We are the true rulers of the cosmos, we need nothing. We can survive anywhere. Where shadow exists, so do we. We are perfection. We are truth. We are infinite. We are legion. You? You are nothing.

-Lucious Androclease, Brother of Nathaniel Grey

Twilight laid upon her bed trying to fight off the memories still. They kept coming back no matter what she tried. Magic did not work, reading books did not ease her mind as well. Every time she tried to think of something else, the memory and her emotions came back but with greater force each time. Nathaniel stood outside her library. He listened to the internal struggle she was battling within herself. He knew something was wrong, and only knew of two Alicorns that could help him. With that he took off to Canterlot, praying he could make it before Twilight's Emotions consumed her. He dashed through the air of the cool night sky, Rivaling even Rainbows top speed. He did not understand what or why it was eating him up as well. Something happened here and he was going to find out what it was. Landing with a force that caused a small windy shock wave the guards at the front gate were pushed but a step back more out of surprise. "Halt, State your business." They said to the tall man, before they remembered who it was. "Oh, My apologizes Sir, We did not see who you were. Please, allow us." They suddenly changed in moods opening the front gates for him. Why.. did that suddenly go from guards to .... like i was a special... okay this is odd. He nodded and thanked them and they bowed in respect as he walked into the castle. He walked across the castle grounds swiftly and with purpose. The Night sky was filed and littered with the marvelous view of millions upon millions of stars, that even he himself could not stand but in awe. When a sudden voice caught his attention. "Who, are you?" He did not recognize this voice. Looking back down to in front of him, stood a Tall Alicorn, her mane was a luxurious dark blue, combed to perfection. Her neck was adorned with a black and blue rimmed pendent that held the symbol of the moon, and her mark was the starry night sky with a white crescent moon. Her tail swayed, the same dark blue color, in the breeze. Her eyes, those were her true story. These eyes he had staring upon him, held a story all their own, Had he been given all the time in the world, would never know the full of. He spoke up gently, and with respect knowing who she was. "Forgive me, Princess Luna, I did not know you had returned back to this place." He knelt to his knee to show his respect. She looked at him, and remembered the stories her sister spoke of the wonderful but sometimes odd things that may be out in the universe. "Oh my, this can not be. You are Nathaniel? My sister has told me of the thing you did for her and how marvelous they were." She came closer to study him as he stood up and nodded. "I only wish i could remember these stories which all here seem to know."

She led the young man through the castle, Coming upon a set of large doors with a large sun symbol in the middle. Knocking she opened one up and peered in speaking. "Sister, we have a most splendid guest, i know you will want to see." Celestia looked up from her bed, seeing her sisters head at her door. "Sister, at this time, who could be so important that you would awake me?" Then Nathaniel entered the room, and she could not believe her eyes. "Sir Nathaniel?!" She sprung up and came closer as if she had not seen him in forever.

We come to this place called Equestria, To find that there is more then just some ponies. We find the world is in danger, the darkness... They... are coming.

Sir Nathaniel what?

Somewhere in the vast Expanse of the Multi-verse.

"Sir, the number.. of these things... Our sensors CANNOT Read them all. Its like every last known living soul is coming down upon us!" Screamed the Soldier in pure terror. "This is it son. Today, The great and proud world of Galamora, Will fall to these... Monsters. Quickly all of you. Go home. Spend your last day with your family, and pray. Pray what ever lies in the afterlife, Will forgive us for the sins we have committed to this universe." With that, The soldiers nodded, leaving their General, to his last request. "The Gods have mercy on us." Was the last words before a earth and spine shattering *BANG* was heard from the room, that echoed through out the world, and left every last person breathless as "They" came.

Back on Equestria

Celestia, completely unlike her self came over to Nathaniel and hugged him quickly, as if he was one of her own. He was very confused, but seeing as she did such a out of character thing, gently hugged the Glorious White Alicorn in return. "What brings you back here in such a short time?" He rubbed his head. "Twilight requested my help and I came. But upon coming here, i must have done something wrong, because she's..." He trailed off not really sure how to explain it. Celestia and Luna looked at each other confused... Problem? Celestia invited Nathan inside, who took a seat with her and her sister. "Well, i can not really explain what it is that is bugging her and myself, but... i can not remember what it is that i have done here. I barely remember anything. " Celestia suddenly had to hold back herself. "You mean, you do not remember what you did, 7 years ago, that made even myself... Unable to ever thank you enough?" He took a moment and with a sad head nodded... "I.. do not." Celestia was visually sad, and Luna was speechless! Never has Celestia been... so sad so quickly over something. This was indeed beyond weird. She spoke up quickly, "What was it sister that he did for you that would merit such a emotion, and love?" She looked into her fireplace, and then spoke gently...

7 Years ago.

Celestia started, "Back before you returned Luna, my pupil "Twilight Sparkle" had so much potential, but lacked something that constantly held her back. Friendship. I had hopped that having some one to be friends with, who shared her love for reading, magic and learning would help her open up and explore herself beyond just the logical facts." She took a moment, painting a picture for both to see. "When that opportunity had knocked right on my front door. A young human, no more then Seventeen years of age suddenly appeared in my throne room, lost tattered and distraught. My guards nearly killed the boy in sheer surprise had i not jumped in and stopped them. They swore up and down that he not be given the chance to do anything and to take him to the dungeons quickly to find out why and how he arrived here." She smiled, a young Nathan sat upon the ground still confused and lost. "No, off with you all. I wish to speak with him alone." She spoke, and the guard reluctantly obeyed. After the guards had left, celestia took a step back and allowed the Young man a chance to gather himself. "So Young Human, What brings you to my Palace?"

Nathan introduced himself, "I am the Aspiring wizard Nathaniel, your highness." He was still confused out of his mind what and where he was. A glorious looking White Pony stood before him, her Bright vibrant Mane flowed gently as she looked him up and down. "Wizard, hmm. You use magic?" He nodded. "Y-yes Mam, i ... was learning how to Teleport between world, when something went wrong... i ended up on this desolate place.. filled with these.. horrid.. monsters.. i did not know what to do, so i just... ran and then one of them jumped me... they had me pinned to the ground, slowly.. and playfully tearing at my flesh... it hurt.. so with all my life and effort, i just wished to go to somewhere safe... and what felt like a age of pain.. i ended here." He said with a tearful eye, still holding his arm. Celestia was most intrigued. She had read in some of the ancient of lore, that other beings existed in this universe, but a human she never thought one would grace her company. She had felt sorry for him, a ordeal like that sounded most dreadful, but he had a fire inside him, even in the face of death and danger, he seemed to be willing to fight to the end... A most promising ideal. She approached him, and with her horn gently touched his head. Before his eyes, her horn glowed a glorious Golden blue color above him, but that was not what amazed him. His clothing, his skin, his wounds. They undid themselves. His blood disappeared, his skin closed up and healed perfectly, his robes tattered and shredded re-mended themselves. His body stopped aching and the pain, just vanished. He stood before her in a blink of an eye, renewed, fixed and full of life.

Stepping back, she saw a look of pure wonder on the young boys face. One of many emotions. What threw her off guard, was when he gently hugged her. He... Hugged me? One usually dose not just do something so sudden in the grace of royalty, but... he just did it without a second thought. He hugged her for what seemed hours, and after a few seconds, released his grip from her and stepped back. "Thank you. so much." Something, something hard hit her. It felt like a freight train just slammed into the front of her at hundred miles and hour. No pony, ever before gave her such... a thank you like that before. She knew when she helped someone they were thankful, but this boy. He had stopped her cold. He did not thank her because she did it. He thanked her because... She did not know. Those words, meant so much she could not figure out why. He sounded as if he would have bared the pain if it meant he lived. He did not want to be healed, he just wanted to be alive.

He looked at her, the stunned look in her eyes, kinda scared him.. "Did.. i do something wrong?" She snapped back into reality and shook her head. "No no... Nothing you did was Wrong Young one." She smiled, a most wonderful smile. "Come with me, i would like you to meet someone that I know will love to meet you." Today Twilight was in her library, reading her books. And this surprise was going to knock her hooves off.

Present time

Luna was dumbfounded at the actions of this young man. "He just hugged you like that?" She nodded. "It, was. unlike any i had ever received. Like a gift you want so badly, but never got, till one day out of the blue. Someone gives you this gift, you so ever wanted, and had almost completely forgotten." Nathaniel studied the memory she shared. It was him. A young him, but it was him. He remembered the world that he returned to later, and the monsters he fought there... the horrid creatures that haunted his dreams for so many years. But why could he not remember anything after the escape he made. Celestia watched Nathan, and picked up immediately, what the problem was. "Your memory... it is shattered. That is why you cannot recall the events of that day." Nodding he held a sad face, as much as he tried, nothing would come. "I, cannot." Luna was watching the magical picture Celestia had painted, at the point where he had given her a hug, not in repayment, but a hug that spoke as if they had been friends since the beginning of days, and finally found each other again. That hug had more words then she could speak in one lifetime. She formulated a plan... She knew there was something she could do that would help him, but what... Suddenly she remembered! Without even a second thought and excited to help and show her sister that she was more then capable of it. "Sister! I know what it is we can do. We can unlock that which was stolen, and taken from he who is lost." Celestia looked at her questionably "You speak of the "Mind meld"? That spell has not been used and was only a theory... one no Pony unicorn and Alicorn alike has ever attempted alone." Luna nodded. "aye, but alone we would not be. I speak of both of us, combining our magical power to help him recover what he has lost. Together i know we could attempt such a spell, and unlock those memories that lie in darkness." Celestia contemplated this idea. She read books, where such unicorns had tried to use a spell like that, and it ended with them losing everything they were, taken over by some dark and insane thing, driving them to utter madness.

She owed him something that could never be repaid for the actions he did. Luna was also correct. together, they may be able to complete this spell, recover his memories and escape without succumbing to the black and dark insanity that riddled so many other failed attempts. "Then i will help you, if it is something he wishes to undergo. " Nathaniel thought over what he saw before him, and the idea they had given. The more he heard about the past... the more he wanted to know. Even if it may have been miniscule, or glorious beyond words. He needed to know what it was he did. "Alright." he spoke not a word more. The three proceeded to a room, hidden from all prying eyes, and began the unaccomplished "Mind Meld"

Celestia and Luna stood on both sides of Nathaniel, their horns glowed with magic. They looked to each other, trusting their lives in each others hands. "Let us commence." And with that, their horns met in the center of Nathaniel's forehead, plunging the three into a swirling vortex of darkness.

The Human mind. A place of Mystery, wonderment and immense vastness. The Human mind is said to be the marvel that rocks the foundation of everything that humans are. Without this unprecedented and miracle of time, We who are many, would be nothing that we are today. The Human mind is a expanse of striving, free thinking and unrestricted Dreaming. This tool, given to the most primitive and lost race of Being's, Allowed them to create a world of marvelous wonder and grand technology. This allowed them to go from nothing, and end with everything. This was the tool that separated them from all others, and this allowed them to be like no other.

Their brain is the strongest of all, but the secrets to how, and why. Are all lost to time. Humans grew cocky, and stupid. They abused what they had, and as punishment for their insolence, Lost their way. As they continued to expand, sucking the life off the planet they lived, they were destroying that which kept them alive. They called her Mother Nature, and as much as she tried to heal herself, humans continued to snuff her out. They abused her, took her for granted, and when. All had come to a end, and nothing was left for them, is when they finally realized.

They had killed the mother who took care of them.
They killed her, the most gorgeous and wonderful thing that kept
them alive over thousands of years. That which was always there
no matter how much they hurt her, and destroyed her, she always
came back to help her children. It was because of their stupidity, that
now they no longer had her. They killed her, and as she laid on her death bed,
the one the humans had created, she granted them, one last thing.
A gift given to those who slaughtered her, she gave them out of the
selflessness of her heart, she gave them "Hope" Leaving behind one last untouched world
Should they ever seek redemption, they would find and help no matter the cost,
no matter the hardship, the troubles, the pain, the agony. They were to help this world.

In her dyeing breath, she gave them
Equestria.

The Dyeing Universe

Somewhere in the Multiverse

"Sir, your body is exceeding its limits, i suggest you rest." Said a female voice. "Damn it will you shut up. i know what i am doing, but i can not rest i need to get to the Transport chamber and Get off this dead planet!" A male voice said in return. A cloaked and armored figure dashed at break-neck speeds down a dark and dimly lit hallway. His breathing was fast, but controlled. Steel glinted in the lights as these dark and dismal creatures took chase behind him. These things... unnatural and unforgiving ran after him, they did not breath, they did not stop. They just continued to come. Lights went out as they got closer. "Damn it to hell, they are fast" He growled in anger, but the chamber was right ahead, if he could make it to the door, he would be able to get out of here. *snap* Something tore at his back, his smaller blades fell with a clank to the metal floor as he jumped forward and slammed the door behind him, Large pounding noises slammed into it as he held it shut. His back had three gaping claw marks that shred through his armor as if it was paper.

The female voice spoke. "Sir, something has infected your body, entering through the back, it is spreading quickly, and if nothing is done, you may not be in good health for long." He knew something had pierced him, his back stung with fire, like millions of tiny daggers stabbed every nerve and fiber of his being. The adrenaline was wearing off, and pain seeped into the cracks of his body. He knelt down falling to his knee with a semi-loud bang. "Damn it. Those creatures are relentless." A battle inside his body now took place. This darkness... this shadow tried to take over, take what he was and become him. But his spirit had other plans.

Inside, the Battleground stood.

A Large man, covered in a Bright leather outfit stood alone on a dark empty ground, a sword in his hand, and magic swirling in his other. This armor held a large red cross across it, and he held a face with so much anger that something would try to take his body. What he saw was blackness. The very essence of Death itself. It held its self high and cocky. Large fangs adorned its teeth and its claws swirled with pure evil. This monster paced before him, its battle stance was feral and untrained, only told to kill, attack till it could no longer move. The man stood ready, his sword glinted in the creatures eyes as he stood ready. "You will not take me today, nor any day. Come, Come meet the very hand of Justice and Redemption. Meet that which will cleanse you from this mortal body." He watched as the creature took charge. Time slowed down as it ran, its foot steps echoed like rolling thunder across the sky, its Piercing silver eyes that just wanted to devour everything gazed at him. He stood his ground, waiting for the moment to strike. It continued to get closer, his breathing was slow and steady... He waited... his heart beat slowly as it came closer, step after step, the distance closed, it let out a Spine crackling roar, that did nothing but further his resolve to destroy this thing. It came within range, and he leaped, his sword pierced its body, light shined with a brightness that filled the area around him, but those eyes... Before he could finish the creature off, it pierced his soul, with one final and desperate act, it pierced his soul.

Back on Equestria

Twilight had met back up with Rainbow Dash, to see how she was doing the next day. Rainbow smiled and flew around with eagerness. "I feel great! That friend of your did a great job. I have never felt better!" Twilight forced a smile and nodded. "Of course. i am glad to hear that." Rainbow could not help herself and she sat next to Twilight and asked. "What is going on? you look like a wreck, and you are so out of it lately. Did something happen?" Twilight tried, tried and tried to hold herself back, but just cried as she spilled out everything she thought about last night. All the emotions the, memories she shared with Nathan, everything. Rainbow was shocked to hear it and see it! Nothing ever got Twilight this emotional. She sat there and listened to the story she spoke to her.

In the castle, the Princesses were hard as work inside Nathan's mind. They found themselves on a desolate planet, void of any life, ruins and death everywhere around them. The sky was black and pillars of smoke rose to the sky. "sister where are we?" Luna asked, staying close to Celestia. "I say we are, in the place before, where he was nearly killed and brought to me." Luna cringed at all the death that lay before her. "I see now." Luna spoke, as her and Celestia Walked carefully through the streets. Bodies lay riddled around the ground, some mutilated, others seemed ripped open and something was eating it. Sights no man nor pony should have ever been witness to.

They heard a sound, like running, when they spotted young Nathan charging at his full speed for them. But what they saw chasing him, was.. indescribable. These.. Twisted beings of flesh and bone, hobbled at immense speed after him, some looked like dogs, others humans. These things groaned as they made chase, a huffing boy ran for his dear life, fear was in his body, and a look of pure terror. Celestia quickly spoke. "Luna quick, we must be sure to catch him before he is taken, if he does not escape this world, we may never unlock that which he lost." Luna nodded, and they both took off at full speed. There was more then a mile of distance between the Alicorns and Nathan, and those four legged monsters were making progress. He huffed as he tried to catch his breath. His legs were on fire, running and running. He could not stop. he had to go on! No matter what, keep running, do not stop!

The Alicorns flew as fast as they could, but not even at their fastest did it look like they would make it to him. When suddenly one of the beasts lunged and striking his back with their claws, sending Nathan flying into the ground with a cloud of dust. He laid face down, as the monster paced around him, it drooled a thick concoction of blood and saliva. Its soulless eyes watched as he tried to get up, but his body was out for the count. More beasts arrived, striking at him in a teasing manner, as it playing with their food. He screamed in pain, the claws piercing his skin with no effort at all. Celestia, she had tears in her eyes, seeing this even unfold, she could not believe it. Who she knew, and what she saw was beyond words to describe. What he had done for her, right after experiencing something like this, Something that nearly killed him in the process... She had to save him. Her horn glowed, Luna looked at her sister, and saw a fire that engulfed her soul with a purpose that scared Luna. She knew Celestia could get kinda mad, but what she saw... And then their was a light.

Suddenly, Luna stood in the crystal Halls of the Canterlot castle, seeing Nathan lying on the ground, Soldiers closed in on him with swiftness before they were stopped by Celestia. "Stop! Leave him be and go. I wish to speak to him alone." The Captain spoke up. "but princess, we have no idea what he is doing here, if he is not here to harm you or not." She looked to the captain and he immediately nodded, taking his soldiers and himself out of the throne room. All seemed like Celestia had told her but something, loomed in the edge... Something dark, and she saw it before it suddenly disappeared.

She watched the story play out, how He spoke to her sister, hugged her, and then thanked her. She followed behind them as Celestia took him to meet Twilight. There in the library he spoke with Twilight, the happy smile he held as if nothing had just happened moments before. She was amazed he showed nothing. HE acted like he just got up and was having a good day. All day he spent with her, and what surprised Luna was the fact he magically transformed into a Pony! "That's neat." she said to herself. still curious where Celestia was. "It was indeed very interesting when I came back to see him as such." Luna jumped and saw her sister, but now with a soft smile, that fire no longer engulfed her like it did moments ago. "Yes, its very interesting how he was capable of such a feet. I never knew magic like that existed. " Celestia chuckled. "He taught Twilight and I that magic was more then just something we could use. He taught us magic comes from the heart, and emotions we hold inside us, and the no matter what you think, you will always be able to accomplish any task you set your mind to." She spoke softly. "I had read in books that date back to when the first Alicorns came here to start anew, they watched the Race of Humans. They watched as they devolved, invented, discovered, and created. They watch them bud from a primitive and lost race, into a glorious and inspired people. But, something happened. Over time, their hearts began to be poisoned, with Lust, want, greed hatred, and desire. Men, and women, Fought over everything. They killed each other without remorse, and stole from the world without repayment. They sucked the very life from the planet they lived on, and never once looked back. Those few who tried to stop them, were stomped out and forgotten. Those who tried to stand up for a defenseless planet, and world were killed. I had read this story in horror, and sadness. They had something so wonderful and marvelous, but never took the time to stop and realize it. When the Alicorns watched the humans destroy themselves fighting over who controlled what, they wept silent tears. They watched the Soul of the world die in front of them. But something happened that day. The soul of that planet Appeared before them.

Her Beauty was unfathomable. She was the essence of the world. and she came before the Alicorns that watched from afar, and spoke. "Greetings, young creatures. I have studied you from afar, and have watched you watch my children." They replied. "Children? Those Children killed you. They heartlessly Murdered you. What kind of children are they to do such a thing?!" They spoke with anger. But her face, un-wavered from the smile it held. "Because, I created these children with the hopes i may have watched them become great. Yes they destroyed me now, But i will not hold what they did against them. They were only children, they did not know better." The Alicorns could not believe their ears. "I have come to ask you a favor, Please take what is left of me. Take it and go make anew, what they destroyed, so one day they can make right the mistake they did." They Alicorns looked to each other, unsure if they should after witnessing the destruction before them. But the Spirit was sincere, and the nodded. "We shall take it and do as you request." She smiled happily. "One day, you shall watch, one day the soul of human, will redeem themselves before you, and you will see that there is still hope." She spoke, handing them a seed. "Farewell." And with that, she vanished before their eyes. They looked upon this seed, and set off. They made a promise and set to keep it, but how they kept that promise was not spoken. So in a new place, they created Equestria from this single seed. Starting anew, The Soul of man would one day be tested here, and when that happened, they would be watching.

Unveiling of the Darkened Mind

Epic Fight Music. PLAYS IT NOAW!

Inside Nathaniel's Mind.

Luna stood with Celestia, the sight before them brought back memories that no pony should ever witness. The day the "Soul of Man" was put to the test. They stood in the throne room of Canterlot's Castle. Celestia stood standing on the throne, Nathaniel stood in front of her, His Human self shielding her from the piercing gaze of the large creature that invaded the halls. This Mass of flesh, blood, and putrid darkness, its soulless eyes gazed around the room. It let out a horrid wheezeing sound as it breathed. Celestia could not believe her eyes, this... mass of thing... It was the pure emobdyment of Plague, Famine, Death, Torture, Disease, and Evil. Twilight Sparkle laid beside Celestia's throne, she was severely injured, and barely holding on. Her body was covered in cut's and gashes, her mane shredded, and tail a complete wreck. Nathan stood between the monster and the ponies. His body pulsated, magic flowed throughout his veins, a pure look of utter hatred was cast to the monster. He had his staff ready in front of him, the large blue sapphire hummed with his magical essence.

With every fiber of his being, he jumped. So powerful, that is cracked the very marble of the throne itself into the floor. Celestia was left speechless as she tried to keep Twilight stable. a Small crater left where he stood. The creature let out a Spine chilling roar as it charged Nathan. Colliding their weapons Clatter together, a Shock wave of pure energy shot from both of them, blowing out the windows and shattering the floor even more. This horrid putrid beast breathed heavily as it tried to over-power the young boy, but his unrivaled magic could not be stopped. Letting out a Yell, that stemmed from a place far beyond his own soul. It was the yell that emanated beyond his mortal self, the yell that pierces the ears of thousands everywhere, One that had the cry of the entirety of the human race, in lament for the wrong they did, the monster they created that stood before them. This thing was everything humans did to mother earth, and now they were fighting back to show they could still be saved, and given another chance. The Creature doubled back in pure terror, nothing ever scared it but now, this ... Human left it speechless so to speak. His eyes were visibly emanating a fire that its soulless eyes feared.

What happened next was a display of pure and utter hatred. Nathaniel, having witnessed his world plunged into utter chaos, people he knew were slaughtered while he could not save them. Creatures, helpless to stop the poison that spread throughout. What he never told Celestia was the world he ran from, the time... he ran from was the future that this world would have if he did not save it. This was mans test to redeem its self in the eyes of the forces, and redeem he shall, or he will die doing so.

His staff he held in his hand, glowed with unparalleled magic, the sapphire barely able to contain the pure energy of pure souls that flowed throughout him. Outside laid bodies of pony's and helpless victims that humanity's stupidity killed. Even when humans no longer existed, their taint no were near this planet, still managed to mess everything up. Striking the monster with his staff, a large and searing wound broke open across its chest, letting out a cry of pain as it felt something it thought it was immune to. Nathaniel roared his leg up and kicked the monster, sending it soaring into a solid wall, with a loud *Thuuu WHAM* as it smashed into it, pain wracked the creatures mutilated body. The Alicorn's watched hidden, as Celestia cried softly, Her favored pupil in tatters, and watching the pain and agony this Child had to deal with. The skin of his body was beginning to sear due to the uncontrollable power the welled in him. He may have been chosen, but his age was not helping, he had to end it soon or else this would end badly. The Creature stomped as it charged, screaming anger and blood curdling cries of anguish. It slamed its bone sword arm, clashing again against Nathans staff, another visible crater riddled the ground again. He then punched the monster, sending it staggering back, quickly following it up with another force shattering kick into the wall again, but this time, he charged after it, his staff melded into a Sword, One that took all the anguish of every desperate human soul, charged it into a single beam of pure, retribution and with a final thrust, sent it all into this monster.

The energy immediately Flowed out from him, through the sword and entered this creature. It glowed a Piercing white as it began to be destroyed from the inside out, the pain of every human to die at its hands surged throughout the mangled flesh of this corpse. And with a final explosion, the monster imploded upon itself, sending a healing wave of forgiveness and revitalizing energy throughout all of Equestria. And in its wake, stood the spirit of "Mother Nature" Who smiled.

The end...

"Long, and far. Wide and near, I came to test the Son of Man. I came here to see, after witnessing everything you have, if you were willing to sacrifice yourself without reward, without payment, to save a race that you held no ties to. The plague of man was destroyed by that which created it, Because you sought to redeem your race, even after the hardships you faced growing up, so that you would allow those in the beyond to go with peace. Because of what you have done for This world, for its inhabitants, I will Forgive you." She gracefully touched Nathan upon his head. The young man knelt on the ground, his body wracked with pain feeling everything of everyone simultaneously was more then one human should stand to bear. Before it all suddenly washed away like a revitalizing bath.

He stood up, seeing the beautiful spirit before him. "Thank you Nathaniel Grey, Son of man. You have given me hope, that one day, your race may still yet do great things. But time must mend that which was lost." She spoke, gracing him one last gift. "May you find peace, and long life. So you may experience the joy of helping others throughout all the worlds you visit." She smiled one last time. Going over to Twilight, she knelt down, healing her of all her wounds. Celestia smiled. "Thank you." Mother nature just nodded. "Thank The Son of man." She spoke before slowly fading away in a soft breeze of leaves, that fluttered out the windows.

What Luna had Witnessed, Left her in tears. Celestia stood beside her, remembering every moment of that day. Hearing all the cries of Pony's everywhere, the horrible cries of pain... She cried, tears streamed down her face and splashed into the ground. Luna had never seen her sister so emotional over something like this, but what Nathan did, she now understood why it was Celestia held him in such high esteem. He did exactly what the woman said. He stood against that which was beyond words, something that could not be destroyed, and was willing to sacrifice his life, for the mistakes of his people, even though he had no reason to. He selflessly gave himself to save Equestria.

Suddenly the world swirled into a black vortex, and they all awoke with in the room. Luna stood up as she caught her bearings, Celestia did the same to. Nathan, lied there, eyes opened, but tears flowed from them. His hands clenched, "Why... would i ever forget, something like that." He said between his cries. Celestia sat beside him, her eyes held tears, as she relived the day... He stood up and walked to the door, looking back to the Princesses. "Thank you both, for what you have done for me. I pray I will someday be able to repay you. I have a matter i must attend to." and he took his leave. Luna took a step but looked back to Celestia. She shook her head, and walked with her back to her room. They sat together, comfort in each others embrace. That night Celestia wept like none other before.

The Dyeing Universe

The Monster, in a last ditch effort stabbed the soul of the man, its silver eyes going lifeless as it transferred what little bit of life it had left inside him. Though it had hurt him, the man quickly took control, and stopped the monster from going any further. "Today, it is not you who controls me, but i who controls you." He Laughed as the White soon clouded into a dark purple, magic emanated from his hands as he awoke into reality, new found power at his fingertips. "Oh such beauty i hold at the tips of my fingers... Thank you. Oh thank you." He said, tearing the door of its hinges, seeing the monster on the other side. They jumped for him, but in mid air, time stopped, as he assaulted them with a flurry of unrivaled speed. His hands glowed a Black and white essence as he destroyed these things with in a single heart beat. Standing before the dark tunnel, smiling as his skin glowed with runic symbols. Roaring could be heard from down the hall, many footsteps could be heard of a rushing hoard. "Come, come... Let us all taste the sweet bitter taste of victorious Defeat." He saw the glinting silver eyes of the first creature, readying his stance, he dashed forward, letting out a battle cry as he went for them, Consumed by a Ancestrial Blood Rage.

Forgiveness is Always.

Ponyville

As a new day dawned upon ponyville, a Golden brown haired Stallion trotted down the cobblestone roads towards the library. Who Twilight saw enter through her front door, was the one pony she thought she would have never seen again. A Golden Brown haired Stallion, Large and strong stood before her, the same Staff and shield mark on his flank. Without words she ran to him, hugging him tightly as he hugged back. "I apologize, for I had lost something precious, and I needed to retrieve it." He said to her. Twilight could not find the words that would describe what she felt. She just wanted time to stop and stand with him forever. But she could not have her wish, because the rest of her friends found their way into the library, and saw the touching scene before them. Rainbow Dash spoke up first. "Hey Twilight, did not know you had company" she said nudging Twilight's side a bit. She immediately blushed, as pinky pie jumped around Nathan happily. "Oh boy a new unicorn in town! Whats your name? I am Pinky Pie! nice to meet you! So do you like cupcakes?" He chuckled, Apple Jack grabbed pinky away from him. "Awfully sorry 'bout that. She gets excited and what not with new ponies and all. I'm Apple Jack, pleased to meet you." They shook hooves as Rarity walked up. "My names Rarity, I am the towns fashion designer, and I must say, your eyes are the most lovely shade of blue and green I have ever seen." Fluttershy spoke shyly.. "and.. im.. fluttershy.... nice to meet you.." she trailed off almost to a inaudible whisper. "And im Rainbow Dash."

He chuckled, no one knew him nor recognized him but Twilight. "Pleasure to meet you all, my names Nathan." He looked to Rainbow who got confused then suddenly realized who he really was and then examined him closely. "Wait Nathan, THE Nathan? from the Pony Tales?" He looked kinda confused, Pony tails? huh must be fairy tails, only.. for this place. "Uhm, maybe... i do not know many pony tails. Care to enlighten me?" Rainbow smiled and dropped to ground. "I guess it would not hurt to show my awesome story telling skills." Apple Jack and Rarity rolled their eyes. Fluttershy just giggled, and Twilight smiled, as she stayed close to him, still uncertain if he remembered. He smiled to Twilight, speaking softly to her. "I do remember once again, the times of before. I am sorry it took me this long, to find out. But locked away deep inside were thoughts I guess I wanted to hide. If you can forgive me, that will be enough." he spoke gently to her. She smiled, and nodded. "Of course I will forgive you, i do not blame you for wanting to forget such a horrible time." He nodded, "That was a day i should not want to remember, but I must because that was the day I thought I lost you. I thought i had nothing left to live for, and was willing to lay my life to make sure your friends survived. It has been many years now, and I am sorry i never returned." She looked down, and nodded. "I understand. At one time i thought i liked you a lot. But when you left, I was broken. I will forgive you, but I have moved on. I do hope you understand." He nodded a solid nod. "I will not be mad, for what you did was right in your heart. Friends we remain, a bond which will never depart. I hope you the best, in the love which you seek." They sat next to each other listening to Rainbow re-tell the story he just lived again.

The Multi-verse

The man stood, bodies riddled around the chamber. His arms covered in dark tainted blood and flesh. "Such a waste if you ask me." He shook his arms, liquid splashed all over the ground. Walking to a computer console he typed in a few things, his ship powering to life before him. His door opened up for him to board as he walked inside, he saw more silver eyed monsters coming. "Not today pretties. Not today." As the doors shut, his ship descended into space. But what lied before him was a armada of unfathomable size. Thousands upon Thousands of ships, varying in size, design and magnitude stood in his way. "Well... shit." Was all he could say. Every ship seemed to power their weapons simultaneously aimed for him. In one giant flash of plasmid explosion, the vast amount of weapons from all around seemed to collide all at once.What seemed to be a lifetime pass before him as he watched the mass of energy soar at him, he could not think of what to do. He was at a loss of thought and a loss of words as they neared ever closer. He closed his eyes waiting for the impact but something else happened, something inside him screamed to defy what was about to happen. Inside his Light and Dark power combined, Creating in its wake a New entity that seemed to defy all. Before the weapons could destroy what he was, and what it had become, it released all of its energy, shielding its host in a bubble as it was sent through space and time. Through the void and beyond. Where it wanted to go it did not care, it only wished to survive. Survive it must, because it had a purpose that needed to be fulfilled.

His body wracked with pain unimaginable as he slammed into the ground sliding to a halt shortly after, smoke rose from his burnt leather, a small crater left where he had landed. It took him a few moments to come to about what just happened. Rubbing his head he coughed feeling his chest to make sure nothing was severely broken. "Body status is outer injured, but inside injury is minimal. Armor protected all vital organs."

He looked around... "Where am i?" This world was vivid, alive and bustling. Where he came from the last he heard everything was dead. "Sensors cannot locate any familiar locations within 5 starlights, we are no longer in the Galdine Universe." That shot his eyes open.

Back at the library the gang was talking and getting to know each other. Pinky Pie was hopping around eagerly. "Partypartypartypartypartyparty!" She spoke in a super fast and eager tone. Nathan was trying to keep a low profile but pinkie was having none of that. Soon with much reluctance, he said "yes" in a small small whisper, which Pinky Pie shot off in a flash of sugar induced super speed. "What have I done." Nathan store off in the smoke puff that dissipated shortly after. The girls giggled, and just smiled. "Ah it aint nothing. She's always lookin fer some reason to hav' a party." The others nodded agreeing. Curiously the ponies asked if they could see Nathan as his true self. He gave them a nod, standing in the center of the room. With a whisper, he spoke the words to reverse his magic. Light engulfed him momentarily, as he took his natural form. They looked on with awe at the tall human. Rarity was taken by his clothing, they were of Marvelous weave of Silver and black. Design's she had never seen in her time. Fluttershy was hiding behind her mane as Apple jack held a smile. Rainbow just smiled, she had met him yesterday and knew what he was. She also could not find a way to repay him for what he did for her. He told her she did not have to, but she could not take no for a answer. She stared out into the sky, deep in thought. The group conversed about common things, asking him about what he has done, where he has gone and what he thought of their world.

Later the Day, The Party Pinky Had planned Party Music

Nathan and the 5 ponies walked together down the streets of ponyville heading to Sugarcube Corner. Many ponies from the town were seen heading that way, some throwing curious glances at Nathan. Some of the older ones uncertain that it was who they thought it was, and others just weary of whether he was good or not. A bustling party could be seen even on the streets all of ponyville must have been here. Vinyl was hard at work providing awesome techno music that played in the building. Ponies piled in to enjoy the relaxing and fun scene. Nathan and the gang arrived, Pinky Pie bouncing around like a crazed pony on speed. She smiled happily. "Youlikeit?likeomgihadtodosomuchstufftomakesureveryponygothereontime." Nathan just chuckled.. "Its fine Pinky Pie. It looks like a lot of fun." They all dispersed and started to mingle around the crowd, many ponies introducing themselves to him. A few asked if he was the one who saved Celestia those 7 years ago, and when he told them he was, they would oooo and ahhh at it. A few would inquire why he did it, and a few just thanked him from their hearts for what he did. It was shortly after he arrived, that the crowd looked outside at something. He looked to the door to see two familiar faces. "Celestia? Luna? What are you two doing down here?" He asked as the ponies knelt in their presence. Celestia smiled, and Luna blushed seeing everyone. "We could not miss your welcome party now could we?" She spoke to him and he smiled and shrugged. "I guess not. I am sure it will be nice to have you here." All the ponies stood as Celestia came over to Nate and hugged him in public.

The party progressed rather well, Ponies mingled as music played. Everyone was having a great time. Twilight had never felt better in her life knowing her oldest friend was back. Rainbow Dash listened to Nathan as he told stories of the worlds he visited and the incredible things he did. She could not help but feel envious of him. Celestia watched the party and her ponies as they enjoyed themselves. Luna had been a star focal point as well, many ponies stammered for her autograph and wanted to ask her all sorts of questions about what it was like being Celestia's sister. Mid-way through the night, something caught Nathans attention, something foreign that did not come from this world. He went to the front door and watched something crash out near The Everfree forest. He was uncertain what it could have been but something inside him felt as if he had to investigate. But the party was still going on behind him, and to leave after Celestia and Luna had come down from Canterlot to grace him with their company, would be most disrespectful.

Border of The Everfree Forest

The Man had been working on his wounds, and minor burns. Fixing his armor and trying to figure out where he was. How did he survive? He was beyond out numbered and out gunned, but yet here he sat on the edge of a dark forest barely scuffed up. Something about that creature... that he held inside him, gave him access to powers he never dreamed of. He held the very essence of the shadow in his right hand, and the essence of light in his left, Both untouched by the other, but when he brought them near, they combined into something greater, something that allowed him to live. This power came with a price. He felt it as he combined them together, a presence seeped out from somewhere inside... It felt as if it tried to take him over and control him. He had to be careful for he had no idea what it may do to him. Getting out of the wreckage of the ship, he looked around the dark and damp forest. Night was high in the sky, moonlight pierced various areas around him, granting very limited illumination. He grabbed his last remaining sword, a small bag of supplied and began his trek. "computer. Locate the nearest civilization." A few beeps later, "A small dense population of indiginious creatures lay 600 yards east of our current location. It will take an estimated 3 hours to traverse the minor terrain to the edge of the forest." He sighed, "Grand." Taking a step into the forest he began his long trek.

The New Face in Town.

This man stood looking towards ponyville trying to figure out a logical explanation to why he still lived. Not completely sure what it was that happened. After treating his wounds to the best of his abilities with the limited to scarce supplies he had at his disposal, the man began to plan his next course of action. Strange planet, i have only one weapon, and not sure if friendly inhabitants or hostile. must use caution. He stood up from his location, after traversing the forest for the past hours and the sun cresting on the horizon, He sheathed his sword across his back and looked to town. "Only one way to find out." Speaking to himself as he started to walk down the recently more traversed dirt path.

The party had lasted most the night, many ponies were either going home or lying around unable to stand due to the large amounts of cider they had consumed. Celestia and Nathan spoke outside before her and Luna departed. "I Insist you come stay in the castle. I will make sure you have swift transportation to ponyville each morning." He smiled, she kept trying to treat him special, and he did not want that. "Its okay Princess, I will be okay down here for a few days. Besides there is some stuff they could use my help with around here. You have your own stuff to do in Canterlot, I do not wish to trouble you with worrying about me." He spoke back to her gracefully. Celestia sighed giving up as he was his same self, approaching him and hugging him. "You make sure to come visit me before you leave, or ill drag you back here till you do." she spoke playfully. "I promise ill make sure to say goodbye, no matter what." He hugged the princess back. Luna felt left out and got in on the hugging action to, since she felt that he owed her at least that. I mean come on, she remembered that spell, and helped Celestia, cant she have a hug at least? He smiled as Luna tried to nudge in and hugged the younger princess.

They set off back to Canterlot leaving the tired human back at Sugar cube Corner. He wiped some sleep from his eyes, cant sleep now he told himself gotta go find out what it was that got my attention earlier. He looked out into the now night sky, the stars above him seemed to be endless, as he took off down the cobblestone road to The Everfree forest. The night air was crisp, cool and comforting. The air against his skin revitalized him. This was what he missed about his old home. The cool nights he would go walking for hours. The night was quiet and calm. A time when he could relax and think. Open his mind up to the problems he may have had that day and figure out what he was going to do about them. With a smile on his face he continued down the road as it turned from Cobblestone to dirt.

The Cloaked man walked down the dirt path when he noticed someone coming towards him. He kept himself composed but ready to strike if it came to that. They both walked towards each other meeting half way stopping under the moonlight to examine themselves. Nathan stood as he looked at this rather giant looking man. He stood only a few inches taller, Clad Grey leather armor covered most of his body with a large sword strapped across his back. The man took note at this Male, cat thing in front of him. He stood only a few inches shorter, leather vest and leggings, with Combat boots. His back adorned a large staff and a tail. He spoke first. "Greetings."

"Greetings there. Have a nice landing?" He said with a smile. The man looked at the Human cat thing with hesitation, eying the oddly dressed man, and his large staff on his back. "What's it to you if I did or not?" he had a rather aggressive tone and was standing defensively. Nathan looked at him with a raised eyebrow, "Well you do not have to be so negative. I was just curious why you were flying like that in the first place." He looked over the man once more before lowering his guard a tiny bit. "I just got sling shot to some unknown part of the universe, kind of on edge. Last thing i saw was dozen's of spaceships simultaneously firing at me." Nate nodded and agreed. "That would put a guy on the edge, how did you come to survive such a incident ?" Lucious shrugged at the question. "Not entirely sure how i did. Kinda sitting there recapping every last moment of my life, then boom here i am." Nate nodded and rubbed his chin. "Interesting indeed. Something like that does not just happen out of the blue. You got any magical powers or tech that can shield you or something?" Lucious shook his head taking quick inventory of his available resources. "None that can resist the force of every known weapon at once. If that is what you mean." Nate nodded frowning a bit, this surely was a interesting mystery of how he survived.

The men decided that neither was a real immediate threat to one another, so they shook hands to show neutrality between them. "Names Lucious." "Names Nathaniel." They nodded to each other and Lucious spoke up. "So whats this world?" Nathaniel looked around and chuckled. "Well, brace yourself! This is the land of Equestria, Who is mainly inhabited by a race of smart intellectual ponies. Ranging from Pegasus, unicorns and just regular old earth ponies." Lucious looked at the man with a raised eyebrow now. "Say what now?" Nate face palmed and just sighed, and pointed to town. "if you will follow me, ill show you."

Both of the guys had found themselves outside of town. "Well here is Ponyville. It's not a bad place. Just not what you would expect is all." Lucious looked around and smiled. "I have seen a wide assortment of things in my time. i am sure this is no differe-" That is when the name "Ponyville" made sense as he saw Fluttershy, and Rainbow dash walking down the road unaware of them. Nate just smiled as he noticed, "Told you." What happened next completely blind sighted Nathan. Lucious just walked over and looked at Fluttershy... and in the most high pitched fan-boy squeal said "OMG SHES SOOOOOO CUTE!" which scared Fluttershy speechless falling over like a fainting goat. Rainbow dash jumped back as Nathan walked up and just laughed... "Lucious you done scared her silly." Lucious had a genuine look of concern on his face. "oh no! is she gonna be okay?" Nathan had to practically get between him and Rainbow who was more or less gonna knock him out. "woah Rainbow its okay. He did not know. He does not mean to harm." Rainbow looked to Nate, she trusted him enough to let Lucious off this time, but she was going to be watching him. After a moment of shaking Fluttershy she came to confused what had just happened before dashing behind Nathan seeing the large and dark man that stood before her. "Its okay Fluttershy he wont hurt you." She shook her head still scared of this man who just frightened her to faint like that. Lucious pouted seeing she did not want to meet him. "I am sorry for that, i just could not help myself." He was sort of embarrassed by the way he was acting. But soon enough Fluttershy popped her head out from behind Nathan and hiding halfway behind him and her mane, "I.. its.. okay." Lucious held his hand for her, and she very timidly and slowly extended her hoof to meet it and they shook.

A few minutes later Nathaniel and Lucious, with Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, were all sitting around Fluttershy's home. They chattered amongst themselves just getting to know each other, Lucious told of his dyeing universe and the monsters that sought to destroy him. Fluttershy was cowering behind her couch at the level of detail he put into his story telling, the monsters sounded horrible. Nate just chuckled at the stories Rainbow told him. She was telling him about the first time she rainboom'ed and how she saved her friend Rarity and the Wonderbolts. Fluttershy being scared to near wits end hid under her blankets, while Lucious finished his tale, with the heroic feats he performed in defeating these mighty beasts, as fluttershy looked on with awe. He described how he fought the monsters tooth and nail, to keep his life. They were swarming but something inside him, a Light which burned ever brighter shined through as he became overwhelmed, power soared throughout his body as he remembered the night...

Back on the dyeing Planet of Galamora Prime
Lucious stood in dark metallic blood splattered corridor whilst his arms dripped with blood, the first wave was defeated but in his blood lust he had strayed to far from the transport bay to get back safely in time. There were more and more of them closing in from every direction. Silvery Yellow eyes pierced the air around him, hundreds were approaching him as he started to fight them off. The infested creatures no longer had any effect on him but the pain they caused was still real as ever. His body became bruised and battered as wave upon wave of creatures assaulted him. The Armor had been able to hold back some of the onslaught but had become rent and torn. "Sir, your body has undergone massive physical trauma, expedient relocation to a safer area is advised." He continued to attack any he could, blood splattered across the already drenched walls as his sword sliced and cleaved through flesh. More and more kept coming, piling on him as he was engulfed into a mass of piercing yellow eyes. But something welled inside him, a light that he carried with him started to glow. One that did not stop merely glowing, but instead started to glow brighter. Time which felt like thousands of years all of a sudden stopped as he let one last breath, a inner fire within his soul suddenly burst at the seams. Piercing the darkness like thousands of swords, a shock wave erupted searing the darkness from the creatures around him and sent them vanishing in a wave of pure energy. The light shined for mere seconds but felt like a eternity to the beasts as they retreated. He laid upon the ground, rent battered and torn but alive. Quickly he got up using his sword as a crutch he looked toward the transport hatch and made his way to it as the creatures retook their hunt. "Not like this... i will not die here like this..." He told himself as he ran

Equestria
Fluttershy, and now Rainbow and Nathaniel all stared at him as he sat there his eyes full of tears of all the emotions he was recalling from earlier this night. A lifetime it seemed to him passed before him and the emotions were finally catching up to him. He remembered the day he had to kill his own wife and daughter because they had become infected. "It was just a routine mission... why did they have to be on Tir'lion Fath... i could have saved them." a battle inside him finally ceased as his emotions poured out and he sat crying into his hands. The other three had no idea such a story would bring such a response as fluttershy walked over and looked up at him. "a-are you okay?" she asked quite concerned to see another living being crying in such a manner. Lucious sat there, his gloves becoming soaked as he continued to cry, years of repressed memories seeped into his mind. "I am not alright... these creatures... monsters! stole my very life from me. My wife... and daughter i had to kill because they were like the rest, mindless and bloodthirsty... i had to slaughter them like the others with my own two hands." He wept as he recalled the face of the beautiful woman he had married and the loving daughter he fought for every day. He did everything he could for her. So she could grow up and live a great life.. free and happy. Fluttershy hopped up and hugged him tightly. She could not bear to see any creature, man, pony or animal in such dismay. He cried for an hour but felt like forever to him. Nathaniel and Rainbow left the two alone but made sure to keep an ear open in case.

He walked out the door his bloodshot eyes finally held no tears as he sighed. "Thank you Fluttershy." Which he received a smile in return. She waved to him as they said good night and she closed up for the night. Rainbow was first to ask, "Are you going to be okay?" with a small smile. Lucious smiled and nodded. "I will be fine. I needed time to, vent." Nathan nodded. "I understand what you mean. How about we retire to my home and rest for the coming days?" Rainbow looked at Nate confused. "You have a home here?" He smiled as he nodded, leading them back to the tree he slept under the first night. "Aye and here it is." It was a single tent. Nothing extraordinary, just a small little tent. "That's your home?" The other two stood in confusion. "Its a tent." Nathaniel nodded and smiled, walking in like it was a large door. The other two were kinda confused and looked curiously lifting the flap to see not the inside of a tent but a large luxurious home. Lucious chuckled but what happened next shocked both Men and Rainbow to a level they thought they would never see.

Messenger of Plight

Enjoy.

Nathan stood smiling at the three fillies as they conversed among themselves about what to do today. Scootaloo had ideas revolving around sports and physical activities, while Apple bloom wanted to build stuff, and Sweety bell wanted to do something with singing and dancing. They couldn't figure out exactly what it was they wanted to do, but they turned to Nate and jumping up and down asked him. "Do you have a cutie mark?" Nate smiled, and in a swift motion, revealed to them his mark, in the air above them. "I do, I am the Magical Protector of Equestria. I earned this for what i did many years ago." They were dazzled at the neat looking mark, and eagerly asked to be told the story. Reluctantly Nate obliged and sat them down beside the tree, and started to spin a mystical story for the young fillies, leaving out a bit of, M rated material, he gave them the kid friendly version.

The three jumped up after the story ended and looked at each other. "Maybe we are like Nate! Defenders of Equestria. Cutie Mark Crusaders, Defenders of Ponyville!" They all said in unison. Nate chuckled as he watched the kids fight their imaginary battles, and pretend to be great hero's. "How bout you three go run along and see what you could do to defend ponyville. but stay out of trouble. I don't want to hear somepony got hurt." He said slightly concerned, since he kinda put the whole idea in their heads not a moment ago. "Don't worry Sir Nathaniel! Cutie mark Crusaders always stay safe!" and with that the three ran off, their little red capes fluttering in the wind.

He stood up, brushing his pants off as he grabbed his staff and bag, heading into town. "Hmmm what to do today... wonder what kinda shops they got round here, maybe pick up something new..." he said pondering as he walked the trail to ponyville, only as he neared the walkway a zebra stood there in front of him, mouth agape. "Tell me my eyes, they do not lie, for i see in my wake by no mistake. A creature that has appeared, one i did not know was here." she was quite the curious zebra to. "Oh hello there, Haven't met you before." The zebra nodded and with a small bow, continued to speak aloud "I live in the forest Everfree, and only venture when in need. Today i am off to shop, for my herb stocks are low. But to see such a sight as you, i would no sooner have my tongue turn blue. I am Zecora, and it is a pleasure to meet you." She held a hoof for him, and he took it with a gentle smile. "i am Nathaniel." That brought the eyes of the zebra wide. "Sir Nathaniel, the one who stopped, the most festering of rots? That which wanted to hurt the princesses?" He nodded, seemed like only the older Ponies, and zebra's knew of the story. But such is the tale of time. "Aye the same one." She looked curiously at him. "But to do such a feat, no younger could you be. tell me how old you be?"

He replied with smirk. "Im 24." The zebra did the math in her head. "But to be such young of age, that makes the time of peril, set within the age of 17. One so young could surely not fight a monstrosity of such great plight." He chuckled and rubbed his head. "Its complicated, but how bout we go to town together, and i tell you the rest?" She nodded. "Indeed this plan you make, is most great. The story of ages old, i will love to be told." He smirked, she was a good rhymer, He'll give her that. So as they set off he retold the story, but left nothing back this time, to the zebra to behold. It took a bit longer to get to town, since they were walking and talking, but they arrived at Zecora's Destination, and she smiled as he finished his story. "i thank you for such a tale, woven with such detail. But alas, i must go. May your day, be filled with joy, and laughter bright." she said as she walked into the store. Nate waved her off and continued walking. A certain Pink pony had a certain cookie he just loved.

He opened the door to Sugar cube corner and found a certain pink bouncy pony hopping about. "And what is pinkie pie up to today?" Pinkie looked to Nate and smiled a big old smile and bounced around some more. "I'm not sure yet, but i know its gonna be a good day!" He smiled, and Looked about. "so, you got any of them... "cookies" She stopped and got shifty eyed.. "you mean them cookies, yea i got some, but i need to go get them." He nodded as she slinked away to the kitchen. She came back out with a un-marked box. "These are them. you got my payment?" He nodded as he set a small box of his own down on the counter, and they exchanged. "Good doing business with you. Hope you enjoy your cookies." He smiled, and nodded. "and you be careful with that." She smiled. "im always careful! That's just me!" She said going back to hopping around wildly. Nate just rolled his eyes at her insanity, and walked out with the box.

Nathaniel Returning back to his Tent, Witnesses a Disturbance on the edge of Everfree. A Rather Large Shadowed Beast lies on the edge, its Fangs dripping with blood as is has its claws on a body. Grinning it is preparing to devour its meal. At first Hes confused why it would be at the edge of this forest, but a glint of red, flashes into view, and he drops his box as he realizes that particular red was not blood. It isn’t but a split second before he has already slammed into the beast, its awaiting jaws bit down right on Nate as he covered the body it was about to feast on. Pain seared his entire body as he pulled the thing off him, struggling for life as his strength started to fade. As he pulled it off barely managing to push it away he grabs his staff from his bag, as the creature charged at him once more with a grin of now even a bigger feast. With a slowish movement the staff came down across the creatures face with a smash. The Sapphire Shattered into thousands of tiny pieces across the ground and in the creatures face. Pure magic swirled from these shards, as they erupted in small explosions around him. The creature staggered back confused but only for a moment as its face erupted in a explosion splattering half its skull across the ground around Nate. He fell to a knee as he clenched his side. Blood oozed from his open wounds as he felt a burning sensation spreading up from the bites. He stared at the body lying on the ground and bit his lower lip. Softly he spoke out. "Human? What is another one, this is just crazy. One and now another?!" He sighed as he looked at the shattered remnants of his Foci gem. He grabbed her side and gently flipped her over so shes no longer face in the dirt, and nearly fell backwards in shock.

Serina awoke with a fright and nearly fell off the couch. "Wahh!!" She breathed heavily, only remembering some large creature hitting her and it all went black. She clenched her chest, bandages wrapped around covering her wounds from earlier. She took a few deep breaths, as she took note of her surroundings. “The Near dead has awoken, glad to see you're okay.” She shot her head to the left, that Voice... “It can't be...” She growled softly, seeing that dark brown hair she so fondly remembers... “Of all the people to find in the universe, Seraphina sent me to you...” Nate looked up and then swiveled himself on the chair he sat. “Well, that answers one question I had. Glad to see you still taking care of her at least. But then, you still got one last question to answer, What brings you here?” Serina Huffed, her red hair a mess, and her attitude not so friendly at the moment. Grumbling she crossed her arms and huffed... “Need your help you grumpy old mage...” she said softly. He chuckled, “I'm far from grumpy..” She pointed to him, nearly falling off the couch. “You are grumpy! You're still sour sera likes me!” He held a blank face. “Maybe.” She rolled her eyes and just shook her head. “I need your help though... And it wasn't easy to ask.” Nate grabbed a cloth, wiping his hands off, having just finished stitching himself up. “Whats the problem?” He asked her, walking to the couch and sitting beside her. She sighed, “They are coming. I thought they would stay in that universe. Stay away from the rest of the worlds.. But apparently something caused a rip. It torn open a door. There was nothing I could do... So many worlds fell before them without even a chance. No matter how many I killed, more just kept coming... They are unstoppable.” She quivered gently out of fear, remembering the silver eyes piercing her soul... “they spoke to me before I ran... millions of voices all as one... “Darkness is pure and infinite, We will not stop, we will not Relent. We will Hunt all until the light is gone. We will remove the plague.” She sighed, “They are going to be here in a few weeks. They will be beyond any you've ever faced in numbers. They will kill everything.” She balled her fists up. Nate looked at her, and then stood up, stretching. “Seems to me, we need to prepare. I know a few ponies around here who just might have the ability to stop them.” Serina looked to him confused... “Ponies? What will horses be able to do against them?” Laughing Nate offered her a set of clothes. “You'll find out in a moment.” He said to her with a smile. And at that very moment, a Knock was heard on his Door. "Well what do you know." He chuckled, going to the front door, he opened it up finding lucious standing there. "Well, not exactly who i was expecting, but none the less, glad to see you here sir." Nate invited the man in. "Well, its getting a bit late, I found a box of cookies... on the way here, was curious why someone would just drop a box of these delicious delights."" He handed nate the box, it was now half the weight as before. With a chuckle, "Well My good sir, I had an unexpected visitor arrive." Raising an eyebrow Lucious looked about, Before Serina walked into the main hall brushing her hair. "I'm not unexpected you should know this by now." She huffed. The cool night air blew gently into the home, as nate stood by the door looking out into the fields before him. "This isn't what I wanted to happen here of all places. Not now.." He sighed, in the sky stars began to disappear slowly, Luna stood on the balcony of her room, looking up beads of sweat ran down her forehead... "By the moon, what is happening..." She spoke worridly, running to Celestia's chambers...

Its Not Over Yet

Nate stood in a large room, a single crystal ball sitting atop a table in the center of the room. He walked slowly, his footsteps echoed across the empty space, reminding him what was to come if nothing was done. Approaching the crystal he stood a mere foot from it, the magic it contained hummed with a restful pulse. Reluctantly he placed his hand on the ball, as the room sprung to life, magic exploded in all directions, and An Angel Stood before him. Her hair was golden locks of blonde, her eyes a silvery grey, Her wings splayed majestically behind her as her feet touched the ground. "For you to summon me, it must be dire." Nate had knelt in her presense, and stood up shortly after. "You know all to well. The time has come. Something we only thought a legend, myth... fantasy. Has come to fruition." She crossed her arms, the White Silken robes flowed with a wispy cloud like testure around her. "It was bound to happen. To much tampering in other worlds, and realms weakens the threads of Space and Time. You know this. We have no times for Lectures again." She looked to Nate, with a relative annoyance. He sighed, "I know Sera. I know. I was recless when i was younger. And apparently its finally coming back to haunt me." Rolling her eyes, she flicked him upside the head. "You are not the culprit of this event." With a curious glance he looked up, it took a moment. "Lucious?" The Angel nodded, "He ripped the hole in the fabric, which allowed these things to pour out into this realm. We have already lost the Realm of Galamora as of now, We need to stop them here." She crossed her arms, "The Gods have planned on granting you assistance. Though after last time, they are still sour, But seeing as what is at stake, we arn't going to sit around while all of the known universe is destroyed." The entire situation was surreal to Nate by this point. He had heard of legends, the stories, tales of mstery and folk. Dark Beings, even more sinister then demonic beings. They are the pure absense of light and Life. They even defy death. How can one fight that, which cannot die? He looked up at Sera, "How Does one Kill, that which does not live? How are we going to stop them here of all places... These poor ponies dont have a chance, and i cannot bear the thought of harm coming to them."

With a sigh Sera scratched her head and huffed. "Like it or not Nathaniel, Its happening. The One of Luna, Has begun to notice the stars vanishing from the sky. Its a matter of time before more do. There will be casualties. There will be damage. And Most of all, There will be no happy ending to this. The best we can do is save those we can, and stop it before its to late. Thankfully this world is a literal beacon is space, a magical hub of pure raw energy. They will not disturb the rest of the realm until this place falls. The best we can do is gather all those we can, and pray." She streched her wings. "With that said Young Master, I Must depart. Gather what forces i can and return. I just hope I am fast enough." Walking to nate she knelt down to him, kissing his forehead gently. "I always adored you Nathaniel Grey, And You better make amends with Serineity. She's all you have left." He huffed a bit, slightly red from the kiss. "Don't tell me who i love and don't love..." With a shake of her head, "You are as translucent as a window." He rolled his eyes, and just waved her away. "shoo shoo." With a flick to the back of his head, She vanished into thin air. "Oww.. hey... no fair.." with a pout he walked back out of the room, the door slowly closed and clicked locking. Serina walked up to Nate. "So what did she say?"

--------- 5 Years Prior --------

On a cliff overlooking an aged and weather worn castle, Nathaniel stood looking out into the fields before him and the walls that protected the kingdom. Winds blew gently, his hair swaying ever so lightly as leaves scurried across the ground. Tree's danced to the winds melody with practiced swaying. The Sun of this world shined brightly above the lands. Looking over a piece of paper, he read it once more, "Wanted: Bandit Leader Serineity, for Crimes against the Crown. 500 Gold alive, 100 Dead." That crude drawing of her right below the big "WANTED" word. "I wonder how fierce she really is..." He chuckled as he crumpled the paper up and tossed it aside. "One way to find out." He stretched his shoulders, limbered up and lept from the cliffside, soaring across the sky he looked below, a dozen men patroling the walls were completely oblivious to his presense as he hit the side of the keeps tower with a slamming thud, grabbing ahold of the edge wanting to avoid falling down. "oh.. man that was a bit farther then i expected... ow." Coughing gently he lifted himself up and over the ledge, scanning his surroundings. No one was up here. Standing to his feet he slowly walked to the stairwell, decending the stairs slowly, the darkness was barely repelled by the single torch ever so often. A moment later He came to a door. Crackling of a lit fireplace could be heard on the otherside, a rather annoyed voice was talking. "500 gold? Really? So i robbed a snotty noble. Acts like its the end of his world. SO i took a few thousand from him. We got to eat somehow..."

Opening the door slowly, He peered inside the room. Light flickered softly across the floor from the fireplace, illuminating a good amount of the room. A lump laid on the table, every so often when the light flickered he caught glimpse's of her Dark velvet red hair, in a utter mess as she sat there contimplating her next move. Without looking he took a step inside, and didnt notice the crude trap she had set up. ~*Snap*~ and down came a bottle, smashing into the door, glass shattering all around the ground. She got up from her chair with swiftness, grabbing a sword from the table and readied herself. "All right you slimy dog! How did yo-" She saw the man standing there, he was looking to the ground for a moment before looking back up to her. His Blue-green eyes shined in the darkness. He stood tall and had a rather interesting aura about him. Stoppe mid-sentence she stared at him, her blade at the ready. "Sorry about that.. didn't watch where i was going." He tip toed over the glass remanants on the ground. That snapped her back to reality as she got into a defencive stance. "Who are you? and how did you get in here, through that door?!" She said with a slightly raised voice. Walking to the fireplace he stood beside it and smiled. "I jumped off the cliff back there, and then landed on the tower and walked down the stairs." saying bluntly to her. She raised an eyebrow... "You jumped... from the cliff, thats some Two-hundred yards behind my castle... How?!" She was more confused then angry now. Smiling with a devilish grin he swayed his finger around, "Magic my dear..." blue wisps of light flowed around him.

"Well what do you want?" Holding her blade she stood in a defencive position. "Well, i was just going to bank on that reward, my bag being a tad small as of right now, but im quickly reconsidering. I couldn't condone such a Lovely Lady to the fate of a Barred Cell." She growled at him, "I'd love to see you... Wait, you're not going to take me in?" Nodding as he looked about the place with no worrys at all. "Nah, I have this thing for pretty women." As he walked into the light more clearly she saw all his other features that distinguished him from other humans. "Are those... your ears? on top of your head?" Looking to her, he touched the top of his head. "Oh these? yea, why?" She blushed a shade of crimson. "Its weird is all.. what happened to you? mother get used by some animal or something?" A little confused he looked to her slightly confused. "No.. i was born like this, and my mother and father were the same." He sat down in a chair beside the fireplace. "So what did you do, to warrant the hefty bounty on your head?" Anger was still welling inside her, this man barges into her home, she has a sword that could slice the air in half, and he is acting as if she held a stick! "What does it matter to you! you're just going to turn me in!" She swung the sword at him in a fit of rage, a blur of movement in front of her and the sword shattered into the chair, slicing it into two pieces. But he was not there. "Wah? whered he go?" A arm curled around her side and with a motion she suddenly lost all grasp of gravity and was flying down. With a thud, the sword left her hand Klanking to the ground as she looked up seeing a smiling face above her. "I see you're a fiesty one." She tried to get up, but a hand gently held her down. "Let go of me you monster! I will not be taken back to those jails!" She struggled to get up, but he had the strength of a bear and a grip of steel. It took all she had to keep the thoughts of jail from invading her mind, tears slowly formed on the corners of her eyes. After a minute of struggling she sighed, worn out. Wiping her eyes gently she opened them up and again, all she saw was him sitting beside her, holding her down with one hand. "Well.. you going to tie me up and haul me down to the local authorities or what?" she huffed at him angry. Shaking his head no, "Not really the idea right now. I'm just waiting for you to calm down so I can discuss the situation with you, before the other men get here."

After a few minutes and rather annoyed look on serina's face, she huffed. "So you are telling me that a large group of bounty hunters are coming. You came to catch me first, but since you seem to find me attractive you're going to save me from my doom, so long as i agree to return the gold... you are insane." He shrugged, "Its that or the jail... i figured my offer was really nice." She growled... "That gold is all that we have to eat with, if i return it, we'll be broke and hungry." Nate's right ear twitched, and he placed a finger on her mouth softly. "Quiet, they're here..." Looking around she couldn't hear anything... "Crap! We got Vi-" A grunt was heard and then a thud as the heavy armor hit the ground, "To the-" again another thud of heavy armor. "Trained is an understatement. Apparently These are more then Merc's..." Swords were heard clashing outside, men yelled as they charged the intruders, only to be hacked down shortly after by well trained hands. "So missy, apparantly the noble you pissed off isn't going to settle for you being in jail. So if you want to live, i think its time to take my offer." she listened, and a few tears formed, as she heard her men getting slaughtered outside without a chance. "damn you asshole.. you brought them here didn't you?!" she tried to get up and struggled against his iron grip more. He sighed, and with a swift hand, lifted her up off the ground, she was still fighting to get away, walked to the door he came in from, kicking it open the stairwell no longer present. The door was open to a field, long and flowing grass riddled with flowers and an occasional tree, he walked through quickly as footsteps were coming up from below him as the door shut with swiftness behind him leaving that castle behind. "LET GO OF ME YOU MONSTER! I NEED TO SAVE MY MEN!" she struggled more before suddenly falling to the ground with a thump. Huffing she stood up and looked around, not seeing her castle but just long fields of tall grass and nothing. "Where are we?! wheres my castle?! WHERE ARE MY FRIENDS?!" She fell to her knees, tears forming in her eyes... Wanting to deny what he said happened... "They are gone. There was nothing you were going to do but die to them if you stayed." She got up and poked his chest. "I'd rather have died fighting knowing i was avenging my men before i would have ran away." She punched his chest a few times before sucumbing to her emotions and began crying her eyes out on his chest. You'll Hate me for now young miss, but what you're going to accomplish will outweigh anything of before. I apologize your friends, and what seems to have been your family had to die, but remember they gave their lives for you. To protect you, because you protected them and took care of them. They will be remembered, and never forgotton. Sovengarde will welcome them in with open arms. Words spoken to her, were soundless but meant more then she could imagine. Arms slowly wrapped around her, embracing her softly as she cried into his chest.

Wiping her eyes she sat down softly in the grass, completely exaughsted. "Now what... I have no home, no money, no friends. I'm going to die desolute and alone." A sword was gently set on her lap, shethed and ready to go. "I may have just met you my dear. But already, my Angel has deemed you wrothy of more then most humans ever accomplish." Taking her sword, she threw it away, not wanting to remember the events from moments ago. "YouLie. Im nothing but trash to everyone else. Walked on since i was born, left to die alone and rot in an unmarked grave. No one wants me, and no one will ever remember me." ~*Smack*~ Right across the back of her head. "OW! HEY what was... that.." She looked back to see a Woman standing behind her, locks of golden hair flowed into wispy garments, a pair of wings adorned her back as she stood rather mad, and arms crossed. "If you don't stop talking like that, im going to hang you upside down from the tree, by your toes missy." Serina fell backwards at the sight, unable to grasp that this angel was real, and just slapped her head. "Theres no way! its a trick.. you cant be real... angels don't exist!" she shook slighty still unable to process what she saw. "They are real Woman, and if you don't start believing then I can't believe you're that dumb." In retort, "Then if you're real and exist, why the hell havn't you ever helped me?! 20 season's have come and gone and nothing but crap! then when i finally catch a break, He shows up! and I lose EVERYTHING AGAIN!" she pointed her finger at him anger now welled up again. The angel closed her eyes and sighed, "Because had he not shown up, you would be far worse off then dead. What would have been done to you, would have you begging for death everyday, and never could death answer. He was there for a reason, and You both are now here for a reason." Angry she got up and by this point was yelling, "And what reason is that?! so i can be misrable knowing i could have tried to save my friend?! Knowing i would have gone down fighting!? I would have killed every Last man till my arms fell off if i had to!" Again the angel slapped her softly across the face this time. "And everything you're destined to do will no longer be done, and your sacrafice would have been in vain you stupid woman! I wish you could look past what you've lost and realize had we not arrived, All would have been lost for the future." Holding her cheek with a hand, she sniffled... "Fine. you win you damn angel. I have nothing left anyway." Shaking her head the angel looked to Nate. "This is where we take our leave. Do behave." She wrapped an arm around serina, "Ah what are you doing?!" And with a blink vanished into thin air, Leaving a Very Disappointed Nathaniel behind. "Oh she gets to go to Heaven, but me? nah leave my ass here alone, and without a reward." ~*SMACK*~ Right upside the back of his head. "Hey! No fair!" He huffed at nothing rubbing the back of his head gently... "That hurt..." he pouted...

----- Present -----

With a small smile he looked up to serina. "Well, It wont be easy. High Chance of dying, and probably a lot of pain." Rolling her eyes and groaning. "That Angel is as arcaic as ever!" Walking off back to the kitchen with a growl. There will be casualties. There will be damage. And Most of all, There will be no happy ending to this. The best we can do is save those we can, and stop it before its to late. Those words lingered in his head like a bad taste. He can't imagine how The Sisters will take this news... Or if they'll even believe it.. but If we don't start now, it'll be to late. Grabbing his robes, and staff he made his way to the door. "And just where are you going?" Serina's voice rang out through her occasional eating. "I need to go talk to someone..." She grabbed a few more items packing them into her bag. "Not without me you arnt!" She was rushing over to him. "I don't think thats a-" cut off mid-sentence as a look from her, shut him up. There was no fighting her in this situation, she was as stubburn as him, and even more bullheaded. "Fine. But you better behave." A faint halo appeared above her head. "Me not be good, thats unheard of!" Rolling his eyes, he opened the door and a long hallway, dark and quiet was before them. Large White Collums supported the large stone roof, wind blew gently through keeping the castle cool in the night. Serina and Nathan walked into the hallway, the door shut slowly behind them with a creaking thud. "Wow this place is huge..." With a grin Nathan led them to Celestia's room, hearing the Sisters discussing the vanishing stars. ~*Knock, Knock, Knock*~ Startled the two sisters hushed quikly, a moment passed before Celestia spoke up. "You may enter." Nate pushed open the doors and Serina gasped with a dumbfounded look. "They are giant unicorns with wings?!" She said unable to believe what she said. "Alicorns hun... Alicorns... Look im sorry Your highness, shes still new around here." He chuckled as the pair entered.

Magic is as much a Curse, as it is a Blessing.

After, much, much Time. My writing Spark has been re-ignited, and i continue on. Thank you Past Sins.

Who stood there was not a Rainbow haired pony, but instead a slender 5' 4'' Rainbow haired and now naked, Female Human Rainbow dash. Nate just gawked with his jaw ajar, as Lucious tried to figure out what had just happened to cause such a odd phenomenon to take place in front of him. Rainbow still a little unsteady on two legs approached Nate, covering herself and closed his jaw for him. "Explain to me... if you do not mind... WHY AM I ... THIS?!" she eyed her now c cup breasts protruding from her chest as she covered them with her right arm. Nate could not get the words out, he merely just handed her his robe. She huffed getting no explanation of why shes now a bi-pod creature and not a pony. Wrapping herself up in the very soft and warm robe she snapped Nate back to reality. Lucious just chuckled as he looked about the mansion... inside a tent. Why is there a mansion in a tent?! Lucious asked himself. Nate pondered the situation because nothing logical made sense anymore. Rainbow came into my tent... and became a human...but if they do not they are ponies... but how is it my tent makes them human? Magic! Why are you so confusing sometimes?! He grabbed his head and hit his forehead. "I can not explain nothing. I am completely lost for words tonight." Rainbow dash rolled her eyes, barely keeping her balance using Nate as a balance. Might as well be useful for something she thought with slight anger. Sighing Rainbow just growled at him and huffed. The Night was gonna be a interesting one at that. Lucious just chuckled at what was going on. "I will leave you two be. Just point me in the direction of the food." Nate nodded and pointed to a set of large doors off to the side. "Kitchens there. Have fun." Lucious nodded and ran off quickly as Rainbow studied her now human like features. "Soooo weird..." her fingers fascinated her as she wiggled them, new sensations going through her body. This whole standing on two legs thing was gonna be hard to do.

The two headed to his "living room" though it was quite a large area, and some would think it was a recreation room with all the various objects he's collected from all the worlds. There was Arcade games, a pool table, a Television with other box like counsel's attached to it. "What is all this stuff?" asked the curious Rainbow Dash. Nate shrugged looking around to the objects she was asking about. "Nothing much just various things I have collected over my adventures throughout the worlds. Some fun and some interesting. Magic allows a wide variety of things to happen. If you understand how to use it right." that sentence was the key factor here, and somewhere along the way he never factored ponies being in his mansion. Some magic is interfering with mine to cause this, and he was lost where to even start looking. Plopping down on his couch he smiled gently as the curious now human, gawked about at the objects.

Lucious opened the doors to find a large kitchen before him, refrigerators lined one side, ovens the other, the center a large island cabinet for preparation. He smiled opening one of the Refrigerators, seeing food stocked up and down. "Oh My lord, this man has saved my life tonight." And with one large smile he dived into the refrigerator. Meat slapped down onto the counter, various other vegetables and fruits littered the kitchen. Pots clanged as skillets were set on the ovens. "Tonight, I create ART!" Holding a large knife and spatula and a very scarey looking grin he laughed.

The two in the living room raised a eyebrow hearing a maniacal laugh from the kitchen. "What is that man doing?" They both asked each other almost simultaneously. Getting up they proceed to the kitchen and slowly open the doors, what they see they cannot figure out if they should be scared or excited. Inside the kitchen laid a dark robed man chopping meat while cooking other cuts and then dicing vegetables. "Im not sure to be afraid or what right now.." they both said Together while the cook continued his vigorous cooking. Dash was the first one to back out of the kitchen as Nate followed suit and slowly shut the doors to leave the man to his work. " im thinking, that we should leave him be. For all our safety." Dash immediately nodded in agreement as the pair walked back to the living room.

It took Lucious a few more minutes, as he went about the kitchen preparing his masterpiece of culinary delight. But soon enough it was done, and he called his friends from their "one-upping" fight in the living room to eat. After a heated moment, the vigorous game of checkers had ended, with a uneasy stalemate. Both were equally matched and challenged. But neither had the ability to out-do the other. "We will finish this battle after we grab something to eat" stated Dashie. Nate smirked. "it would be but my honor to show you just how wrong you are." There was some tension between the two, neither yet having grabbed a solid victory over the other, they did manage to put aside those battling motions and went to the dinning room where Lucious had made a small, but good looking feast upon the table.

As the trio sat down they all looked at the food with rather eager eyes. Lucious stood before them, raising a glass. "To Nathaniel, our New pal, who provided us this meal, and to Dash, who provided us her lovely company, and lastly, myself, who prepared this good meal. Dig in and enjoy." He said taking a drink from his glass. They dug in, being rather hungry and enjoyed every moment. Soon much conversation erupted around as they continued. Various stories from their home worlds, Memories of families and friends. It wasn't until Lucious was mid way through his first story when he realized, he remembered. The other two looked at him with slight worry as he suddenly froze, setting his glass down. Tears rolled down his rough cheeks as he fought them, losing the battle without a chance. " They never stood a chance. When those monsters broke free into my galaxy... they were at ground zero. They had no time to get out. " his head lowered as tears continued streaming down. "she, sent me one last message, right as the outbreak started. Those three words that My daughter and her told me. Those three words..."

Tir'lion Fath

Nessara ran around the park as Aliyana stood there watching her daughter. "Careful now Nessara, don't need you getting hurt again." Nessara giggled as she replied to her mother. "okay mommy" as she slowed her running down just a little bit. Aliyana smiled as she sat down on the park bench, pulling out a small computer she flipped it on. She clicked on a messenger program, and clicked a all to familiar name. She clicked on the video camera that she had on the computer and began to record her message. "Hey Honey. Just calling to let you know that Nessara is having so much fun on this vacation. I wish you could have been here to see it." She paused a moment before it happened. It was unlike anything ever heard before. The sound that emanated across half the galaxy, sent a earth shattering wave across the planets near by. It was like a shadow that feel down upon them. It came toward the world at such speeds that no one had a chance to react. The camera had seen it all happening behind her as she slowly turned back to her computer, calling her daughter over. The tall orangeish-red haired woman with her smaller brown haired daughter sat on the bench as she kept a smile as not to alert her daughter. "come say hi to daddy." Nessara smiled widely as she waved to the camera. "Hi daddy! i am having so much fun! i wish you could come and play." Aliyana smiled at this, and just hugged her close. "i wish to sweety. Tell daddy goodbye, we gotta go." Nessara nodded as she waved again at the camera. "Bye daddy," Aliyana joined in as they said their final goodbye's "We love you." They blew a kiss, and thats when the shadow loomed over them and it cut out. All that could have been seen that final moment, where those piercing, yellow eyes that stared into the camera before lashing out and destroying it.

Equestria
Lucious sat crying in his chair, "We love you." Rang through his head as clear as crystal daylight, as the other two had no idea how to help in the least bit. What he experienced was a pain only imagined as a worst case scenario. They both got up and walked over and kneeling down, they helped Lucious to his feet, as they went to the living room. Sitting down upon the couch, he just sat crying. The emotions he had held back, the dam that kept the tears from flowing crumbled into dust. The once proud man sat weeping for all his losses that he had to hold back to survive. He had to be strong because that's what his family wanted of him. All that time he held it all back. No more.

Lucious laid asleep on the couch, his emotional and mental exhaustion finally catching up to him. Dash and Nathan retreated to another room where they sat watching a fire crackling looking out at the night sky. They had talked more about themselves and smiled and laughed as they told funny and embarrassing stories. It wasn't long until they both realized what was going on. It was something neither could openly admit, but the glances they shared seemed to tell the story. It was inevitable, Nate has figured out. He didn't want to ruin anything for Dash though, so he kept quiet. He was smart, but when it came to relations he seemed to lack a lot. Dash was the first one to speak up shyly. "You realize it don't you?" Nate nodded. She sighed as she bit her lip. "Darn it... im not sure what to do.. or what.. I'm so confused." Nate just smiled. "Let it play its course. Don't do what you usually do, and go slow." Dash was kinda, worried but she nodded. Looking up at the moon-lit sky, she yawned a bit. "Well im tired, and I've been up quite a bit." Nate nodded. "you wish to stay here, or you want me to show you out?" She mulled this over and smiled. "I think ill go home tonight. But i had fun." She kissed his cheek as she stood and waved, setting off back home. "Just leave the robe at the door." he said wish a wave back. A moment later the door shut and he saw Dash fly off towards her home in a slow glide. Nate smiled and laid down himself.

Rest did not come to many that night unfortunately. Lucious dreams where haunted with those monsters that have chased him to the end of his galaxy, killed his family, and almost killed him. He Shifted in his sleep tumbling from the couch as he regained his bearings. He rubbed his head sighing as those images were still fresh inside. He got up and went to the kitchen where he poured himself some water and sipped on it quietly. He noticed Nathaniel's robe by the front door, and chuckled. "Hes a smart man." Looking outside he noticed it was morning. "i think i fancy some walking. Maybe a stroll through the village?" He nodded, gathering a few snacks for the way, and left heading towards ponyville.

Nathan woke up some time in the afternoon or such. the sun was in the sky but he was to tired to figure out where. there was loud knocking coming from his front door and he rolled off his bed. "Coming!" he hollered as he collected himself and headed to the door. What he found was three little fillies. A Orange Pegasus, a White unicorn with a soft pink mane and a yellowish earth pony with a red mane. "Oh cool! you were right! he is tall and cool looking." Scootaloo smiled proudly. Nate smiled as he closed his door, and greeted the two new fillies. "So your Scootaloo's friends i take it?" They nodded in agreement. "yea we are her best friends forever! Cutie mark crusaders for life!" they all Hoof-bumped.