//------------------------------// // Scroll 12 "talking with chaos" // Story: Shadow of the Crusaders // by Spore Harvest //------------------------------// The next morning I got woken up by a splash to the face. "Huh I'm up. I'm up. Don't get the teaser Greg." I screamed while also jumping up from the bean bag that I was sleeping in. "Woah Mike calm down, it's me Scoots." She said. After that I calmed down and noticed that she was holding a glass in her hand. "Okay what's the big idea. First off how did you know that it wouldn't go through me and second who wakes someone like that, except for the aforementioned Greg." I asked while almost standing over her. After a second she said. "Look I'm sorry, but I needed to get you up early because I have to deliver newspapers today. Please don't hurt me." I didn't realise at the time that my eyes turned completely black, but I did step away from her and calmed down. When I finished I said. "I'm sorry Scoots it's just that I'm worried about the future of the empire and lets just say I'm a little stressed. So again sorry for my little outburst." Then I got an idea. "Hey Scoots you want to figure out how fast we can finish your paper route if we fly." Then she smiled and asked. "Really can I really fly to finish it?" I nodded and then I said. "Sure as long as you make sure that you are not seen by too many ponies." "Don't worry I'll put on my disguise when I start. Now lets go." With that she picked up her backpack and scooter and after that she left her room with me following behind. *** After about five minutes we finally arrived at the Ponywille post office. It looked like a regular building in town the only difference being that it had a big sign that looked like a letter. "So this is the Ponywille post office. You know I notice that the stores architecture looks the most creative and I don't only mean this place, the joke shop looks like a freaking jester hat." "Well you can thank House Planer for that, He's the one that designed all of the shops in Ponywille and yeah I have noticed that he makes the stores allot more interesting then the regular buildings, but enough about that, lets get my papers before I'm late." With that said we entered the building. Inside we were greeted by a walleyed pegasus with light grey fur and a blonde mane. "Good morning Derpy." Said Scootaloo with a huge smile on her face. "Oh good morning Scootaloo you're here allot earlier than usual." Said Derpy. "Yeah I know. I was just too full of energy so I didn't sleep that much, that's the reason why I'm here so early." She answered. I put that little detail about the energy in my mind for later use. After that I concentrated back on the conversation. "Okay Scootaloo just make sure to get some sleep tonight. See you later." With that Derpy left the post office and we went to the front counter. "Good morning Post Note I'm here to pick up my bag." The stallion behind the counter known as Post Note had a chalk white coat colour and an orange mane. He was also wearing the traditional blue postman uniform. "Ah good morning Scootaloo." He said while reaching for a bag behind him. He handed her the bag and then he said. "Here you go. Make sure to finish up before you go to school." "Was I ever late." She said while putting on her bag. "No I guess not. Well have a good run." With that we left the post office and went to go find an empty alleyway. *** After we finished our paper way in literally half a minute. Yeah that quickly an because of that reason we went to Sugar cube corner to waste about ten minutes so that it wouldn't look too suspicious and the best part is that we meet Apple Bloom on our paper route, so that is also the reason why we finished so quickly because they pitched in. Now with that said lets return to our heroes. "So Scoots when do we need to return to the post office." I asked. Then she looked looked at her watch and then she said. "About eight minutes. Why?" Then I decided to pull up a diagram behind me. "Well it has something to do with you two being full off energy, as you two said, well I figured out why. It wasn't too noticiable with Apple Bloom, but now with two pieces it seems that you two are getting more energized and I'm a little worried that you are not going to be able to handle the full power." Then Apple Bloom stopped me and asked. "But isn't this just our bodies getting used to the new power that we get? It is probably going to normalize in the future. We just don't know yet." After giving it some thought I turned to my chart, changed some things and after that I put it away and said. "Well I guess your right about that. I'll wait for a week, but I'm still going to formulate a plan. In the mean time make sure to use your magic in an unoticiable way. Maybe like a small body shield so that you get some sleep tonight. With that said lets go to the post office." Scootaloo checked her watch then her face turned to shock after that she quickly finished off her muffin and then she zoomed out the door with us just looking at the spot where she was. "Okay then AB lets go to the school. I think we are going to meet her there." That seemed to have snapped her out of it and then she said. "Sure lets go." With that we left the bakery and started walking towards the school. *** At the school we met up with Sweetie and waited for Scootaloo to arrive and sure enough she arrived just in time for school to begin. With that we quickly went inside. Once inside we sat down and then the teacher said. "Okay class today we have something special planed for you. We are going to have a visitor you probably know him, because he attacked Ponywille twice by know. Come in Discord." After that a weird chimera of a creature entered the school house. He was just as tall at me and walked on two legs, but that is where the differences end and I would describe him to you, but I rather just show you what he looked like. Yeah pretty creative, but the icing on the shit sundae is that when he looked my way he saw me. I quickly shushed him before he started to scream and he almost began, but I physically snapped his mouth shut. "Okay Discord I'm going to explain myself as soon as you finish your little presentation, but until then keep your mouth shut. Did you get all that?" He nodded. I let go of his mouth and then I said. "Okay then. Now, put on a show for me." With that I floated to the back of the class and listened to his presentation. "Are you okay Discord?" Asked the teacher in a worried tone. "Yeah I'm good. Now let me begin. Hi my name is Discord and I am a draconequus. Now I'm going to answer any and all questions. So lets begin." Nobody lifted up their hand. I had a question so I went to Apple Bloom whispered it to her so that she would forward it. After I gave her my question I went back to the back of the class with a grin on my face. Then Apple Bloom raised her hand. "Yes?" "Hi my name's Apple Bloom and I want to know how you were created?" That seemed to have shocked him, but he still answered. "Well if I'm completely honest with you Apple Bloom, I don't know. The reason for that is that I am over two thousand years old and I just don't remember. The only thing that I can tell you on that is that I just appeared. I couldn't be born, since I'm the only one of my species alive and since we are immortal. Does that answer your question?" He said while looking at her and at me. We both nodded and then again nobody raised their hands. "Now come on don't be scared." Then I got another idea. "Hey Scoots ask him how he flies if he doesn't move his wings." She repeated my question and then he answered. "Ah that's an easy one. You see my wings are rarely used because I use magic to fly. I know that sounds stupid so let me explain." Then he snapped his fingers and a lab coat appeared around her. "Our earth has a tether on all of us the only thing that I do is cut that tether and I retie it to a random passing cloud and that is how I fly without using my wings." He even explained the whole thing using pictures. "Any other questions?" After that again no one asked any questions I made sure to voice my opinion this time. "Why isn't anyone asking any questions? Okay then another question umm." Then I snapped my fingers and said. "Hey Sweetie ask him if he has a girlfriend?" She did and then the whole class started laughing and I was just in the background grinning like the cheshire cat, but of course the teacher stopped my little joke by saying. "Now children calm down, as for you Sweetie you are going to ask anymore questions for the day. Now Discord it was nice having you here, but it seems that the children have no questions for you so with that children say goodbye." They then did what was asked of them and with that Discord said. "Well it was nice meeting you all with that I say to you ta-ta." Then he snapped his fingers and disappeared. With that I said. "Hey guys I'm going to be right back I need to go and talk to him real quick." They all subtly nodded and then I went through the wall. On the other side I found Discord. "Hello there guy." Said Discord. "Well it's nice to meet you as well and I'm sorry for that last question. It was only a joke." "Yeah. That was a good one, but enough about that, who are you?" He asked while sitting down on a stool. "My name is Mike and I am a lick king, who is the ruler of the Farelight empire, which is currently in suspended animation until I find all the pieces of my armour. And the reason why those three kids can hear me is because I gave them a small amount of my magic. Any questions?" "Just one how far back did your empire exists, because it is reviving some memories, but I just can't remember?" He asked while scratching his head. "Well about three thousand years back." Then his eyes opened up in shock. "And before you flip out, no I'm not evil that is only something that the humans made up, because they didn't understand me and my powers." Then he calmed down. "Okay then. That actually explains allot. Well I guess that I'll keep this a secret until further notice. Hey do you guys need any help? I could always teleport you all the pieces if I locate them." That made me think and after some time I got an idea. "Nah you don't have to trouble yourself with that, but you can keep me up to date on what's happening in the castle regarding the 'sigh' Teenage attackers. And could you please tell them to switch the name to the Artifact Hunters that would be great." I said. "Sure I'll see what I can do. Now if you excuse me I need to go to a tea party." After that he snapped his fingers and disappeared. I simply turned around and went back inside. *** Once back inside I Heard the last bit of conversation from Cheerile. "And that class is why you newer ask such questions." Then the bell rang. "Okay then class you have a five minute break and after that we are going to continue with math." With that said all of the students left except for the Crusaders. They waited for Mike to catch up. "Hey girls come go outside and find a secluded spot, after that I'll tell you everything that happened outside. Now go and have some fun." With that said they all nodded and ran outside. After that I slowly started to walk outside. Once outside I simply enjoyed watching the kids play reminiscing about my empire. "Man I sure hope that I can get them ready before something really bad happens, but with those spirits and determination I'm sure they'll pull it off." I said to myself. Then I noticed the three crusaders waving me over. With that in mind I went over to them. When I was withing talking distance Scootaloo asked. "So what happened when you left the room?" "Well Scootaloo I had a little talk with the lord of chaos and he offered some help to us. He is going to keep us up to date with what is happening at the castle. I also asked him to suggest our new name and that is basically all that we talked about." After that Sweetie said. "Oh that's good we thought that he was going to rat us out." "Yeah I thought so two." Added Apple Bloom. "Nah he's cool. And besides I actually knew a couple of draconequuy back in the day. Man those guys always knew how to set up a good party, but that is not the point now with that done go and play, because tonight we are going to train you to the max. We are going for the next piece in two weeks time. Now go and enjoy your day." With that said they again all nodded and went back to playing with their classmates. "Yup it's going to be a long two weeks for them." With that said he continued watching over them.