//------------------------------// // Chapter two: Courtroom Rumble // Story: Final Fantasy Equestria // by Golbez The Brony //------------------------------// Chapter two: Courtroom Rumble “It’s one thing after another when well I ever get a break” It was around six o’clock at night when Applejack and I were through working in the orchard every part of my body felt numb at least the work day was over. She offered me an apple pie as a gift of friendship, I thank her waving goodbye. Walking towards Twilight’s house I was stopped by a trio of fillies who seemed curious about me so I humored them for a bit. They called themselves “The Cutie Mark Crusaders” personally I found this hilarious, nothing more than children imagination at its best. I asked if any of them would be interested to see a magic trick or two, immediately they smiled agreeing to observe some. Pulling up a wooden crate to sit on I started off by bidding five minor flames to appear before us, dancing to the movement of my left hand. The three of them look with intense interest following the smooth flow of the fire; soon enough a couple of ponies came to see what was transgressing. With my spare hand I called forth a moderate sized block of ice right behind the line of flames. I positioned every flame to encircle it with a design in mind, melting away layers by layers until a shape of a pony on its hind legs posing valiantly showed. By then a crowd was drawn in awe of my magical skills, the flames merged into one and gently float into the palm of my hand. By controlling the ice with my right hand I lifted the statue lofty into the air where it floated aimlessly about. Lobbing the fire from my hand into the statue causing it to explode on impact, creating small fractions of ice reflecting the sun’s light, glistening above as the very stars at night. By then most of the ponies were applauding me, typically I do this in Baron when a child is crying whenever by me. Later on my brother would lightheartedly mock me about this, but I am glad to see that these residences do not find it discomforting to have me around. Then again I haven’t met with most of them nor their feelings toward me. I felt a tug on my clothes it was the Cutie Mark Crusaders. They wanted me to teach them how exactly I preformed magic, though the idea of which these three running around with powerful magic gave me second thoughts. I crouched down patting their heads telling them maybe when they were older. The orange one let out a grown of how dumb it was to wait and told her friends they can learn spells without my help, running off to who knows where. No matter how cute those three are they can be quite rude, neither the less I have someplace to be. There was some sort of commotion in the distance, running over to see what it was all about I dropped the pie realizing in shock that it was Twilight who was the center of attention. I began to walk slowly to her until I was cut off by some paramedics advising everyone to stand back. They took her en route for the hospital while I fallowed close behind, during this time I haven’t seen high nor low of Spike. I wanted to see how Twilight was doing but the doctors refused anypony to go any closer. Standing by the exit Spike just entered I look over to him then at the ponies in shimmering golden armor who had followed him inside. I was going to ask who they were until one of their gruff voices interrupted me. “Golbez by order of princess Celestia royal guard you are under arrest for the ill-treatment of Twilight Sparkle.” I wanted to show them wrong for making such folly accusation but Spike was making gestures for me not to act aggressive. They escorted me to a chariot with a cage in the back shoving me inside and flying toward a castle in a mountain side. *** “I take that your mission was successful” said a voice that echoed throughout the room. “Yes my load, Golbez’s little friend is suffering the effects of my poison, by now he is being taken away while she suffers” Laughing aloud with glee shortly afterward. “Ohohoho it’s a shame that Golbez’s friend won’t be around I am going to miss that beautiful face of hers” Said a voice with a hint of yearning within it. “I find no honor in this but the job had to be done, my load is there something else you wish for?” A strict voice interrupted the two talking causing them to stay silent. “Yes, I want you to keep watch of Golbez and inform me later of what happens.” The voice said before fading away. “As you wish my load, I shall return when the job is dealt with.” With a low bow the silhouette shambled in a room filled with runes and symbols among it. “Let’s see if you are truly ready to fight for Zemus will” placing a hand on the rune releasing several chains that were restricting a body to fall. *** I found myself in a dungeon cell my legs chained to the walls. Sure I could easily breakout and escape but it wouldn’t help in the slightest if I did. I spent most my time pacing around until I head hoof steps coming closer of where I was held. He was one of the guards from earlier that brought me here. “What do you want?” crossing my arms, tapping my foot restlessly. “I’ am here to take you to your trail, there we’ll see if you were truly behind the poisoning of Twilight Sparkle” he explained unlocking the cell door. There was no point in asking him anything at the moment it’s only sensible that he’s just here to lead me toward the trail. We were walking through a large corridor with me still being chained up and escorted by guards until a large door blocked our passage. One of the unicorn guards opened it with his magic and was lead into a large room with balconies circling around us covering a section on each wall in the center of the room stood a pedestal. There was an extreme lack of ponies in the court room besides from the guards only means that this trail was not made for the public yet. I started to relax when a trio of ponies, each of a different type of pony there is. Then they stopped in their seats looking down onto me, a guard had given them the files in which were disturbed about me. I heard some mumbles but couldn’t make anything out from it. “Tell me again why we need this trail, that thing is a monstrosity I say execute it before it can do more harm” spoke the Pegasus. “Be calm consular Kaiser, I for one on the other hoof want to study him see what makes him really tick” gleam the unicorn adjusting his glasses. “You and your studies Viktor, get too involved in them soon enough you’ll find yourself on the table. Now the princess wanted to give him a fair trial so let’s begin. Tell us your name creature” calming down the other two ponies. “My name is Golbez and I’ am lunarian not a monster as some thinks” looking directly at Kaiser. “Well then I suppose you know what this is all about. The poisoning of Twilight, student of Princess Celestia, and we have evidence that points directly to you.” Kaiser spoke gruffly, his voice slightly rising. “We have been given sightings of you sneaking around Twilight’s house not soon after you left earlier. Witnesses have reported something of your stature fleeing into the Everfree Forest. Trace amount of poisoning have been found in her food. Its only safe to presume it was you” spoke the earth pony. “Yes Greoff is right to be wary of you especially after you fought of the raged Mantacore, personally I find it interesting you have magic, it’s strange of you to help out the town but a day later you target a citizen” pointed out Viktor. “Not only have that but someponies believed that you are innocent from the days you spent there. In fact in counteracts our evidence to some extent. It’s the only reason that’s not holding you up for execution at the moment.” Greoff said continuing off from Viktor. “Start talking Golbez what were you doing from the time you left Twilight’s house” demanded Kaiser. “From then I had left to see through a request from Twilight to work a day within the apple orchard in Ponyville, I have the letter with me at the moment” specking calmly. A guard had walked up and took the note then conveying it over to the trio. All three of them had gazed over the note then Kaiser spoke “And how can we be sure that this is her writing?” Viktor spoke up “It is, this is her hand writing from one the letters she sent to Celestia, this proves that this isn’t fake and you did appear from one of the reports earlier before this trail.” “Might I ask how long you’ve been keeping an eye out on me?” “That is none of your concern so remain silent until spoken to” Barked Kaiser. Would someone please get this guy off his high horse…or would the term be off his high self, it’s too confusing to think about that. “In light of recent evidence and our upcoming evidence we shall call a short recess. Guards please see that he gets some fresh air at least” Greoff entreated. I was escorted outside but the numbers of guards have increased. It was a warm day to bad it was being used to figure out my sentence. “Halt who goes there” A guard shouted over towards to ponies that I’ve meet before. It was Fluttershy and Applejack what brings them here, it must be because they believed I actually harmed Twilight can’t say I blame them. The guard then eased his weapon and allowed the two closer. “My apologies I didn’t know the princess gave you permission to see him” letting them pass. “Golbez is it true that you do sometin’ like that ter Twilight” Applejack said staring right at me. “Of course not why would I harm somepony who offered me a place to stay from the night, besides I’ve been working on your farm until I left with your gift” recalling back from yesterday. “You’re right I’m sorry Golbez I wish there was something we could do ter help ya” applejack said hanging her head. “It’s okay Applejack I know for certain Golbez is innocent he would never do anything like this” as Fluttershy tried to cheer he up. She was right, before we knew a guard stating that the trail will resume in five minutes so the guards started to move, Applejack and Fluttershy wished me lucked. While walking back into the court I heard a scream and shouts from inside as some of the guards rushed ahead as the rest pinned me down. If somepony was in trouble it would be my fault I had to see who is framing me, there was no choice but to louse these guards and reach the court room. I’ve teleported away around the corner to break off the cuffs and rush off to the source of the shouts. Guards were knocked out scattered around the hallway I tried to wake one, it was no use, the door was barbed shut. There wasn’t enough time to go around witch only left me one choice. I begin focusing my magic and placed my hand on the door “FIRAGA!” and it blew into smithereens only to find an amorphous blob of shadows, the same exact figure of me, dropping a pony as I entered. The three ponies who was in charge of the trail ran for the exit past me nearly trampling over me then all that was left was this monster and I. Once everypony left the monster released a gurgling sound and behind me the exit was being closed up by some magical force, it undoubtedly wanted to lure me here. “Insufferable shadow I’ll send back from wince you came!” surging magic into my palms. Its response was to screech and shoot lighting from its mouth. There wasn’t enough time to dodge so I have bring up my cape to absorb some of its impact but doing so forced me to stagger leaving me open for a frontal attack. Its arm turned into scythe dashing towards striking me until I sidestep out of the way flowing up with a blizzarda to its chest. It took the hit taking no damage; I ‘am useless without a weapon since this thing could absorb most of my magic. Ponies watched outside seeing me become a punching bag for the shadow, some guards tried to puncture the seal but it was in vain not one could even make a ripple upon it. I thought about using meteor but the damage would surly destroy the castle and all who was in it so that idea was waste, then I was punched across my helm into the wall leaving an indent. I fell to my knee, gazing hazily at the shadow stalked closer knowing one more hit could finish me until a blinding light and whooshing sound cut his path off. It look like a lance had been delivered from the heavens soon the shadow stepped backed as if afraid from it, I made my way, grasping the lance I felt tremendous burst of energy. Rising to my feet lance in hand I thanked the heavens for their gift so this foul monster could be slew and Twilight’s health came to mind. It was clear now that this monster was the reason for her sickness so defeating it could show a cure. It made sense it looked remotely like me with my armor on. I took aim at the monster with my lance it was now backpedalling, I threw my lance and it flew with a glittering light impaling the creature though the chest onto the wall. Taking hold my lance I punched the shadow Right square in the face causing the wall to crumble behind it. The dexterity of the shadow was superb in a matter of seconds it sprinted down corridors with a limp leg. Pursuing after it I tried to cast so of my spells to slow it down but it nimbly dodge them causing the destruction of the corridors. At the end of it there was a framed glass tinted window, crashing through the window it began to plummet I made to the edge of the window this was my chance to strike “Firag—OOF”. Tackled down by guard ponies my only chance of defeating it gone “What do you think you’re doing release me this instant!” The judges came galloping from the corner “Huff huff geeez could you run anymore faster, thanks for stopping him I’ll take it from here… well Golbez I am sure everypony in the courtroom thanks you for saving them but I believe that won’t help you for the destruction within the castle, looks like we’re back at square one” explained Viktor. Returning to the used to be courtroom some ponies came up to thank me for helping them taking care of the shadow, telling me I wasn’t bad but a bit destructive well at least they were warming up to me. Waiting in the court with guards by my side for the judges to appear and present my fate I’ve thought it would be best if Applejack and Fluttershy weren’t here. The sound of hoof steps caught my attention it was them with a disappointed face. “Golbez, the trail was going into your favor almost but we are no longer appointed for your judgment instead it would be Princess Celestia, please follow the guards to her throne room” Greoff said walking away along with Viktor and Kaiser. Reaching her throne room they only let me enter, if they would send me in then must know that Celestia could easily defeat me, the doors opened their selves. Most ponies would be graced by this but this, I never wished for anything bad for anypony. I ‘am just hoping that this is a fight I cannot win. Throughout all of this all I could think about was Twilight, Praying that she gets better. End of Chapter 2 New weapon acquired Tarnished Lance