"So you're a human, you don't know how you got here, and you hunt demons? Did I miss anything?" Twilight asked what felt like days later.
"No."
"Well, that is. ..rather barbaric, darling." Rarity said, huffing. I sighed and gave her a look.
"But it's a job that needs doing. I have the ability, therefore I have the responsibility." I run my hands over my face.
"A very noble thing, Dante." Luna said, smiling. I grinned and leaned back in my chair, forcing visions from my dream out of my mind.
"I agree, sister." I heard a voice from behind me. Everypony turned and bowed, with the exception of Luna and myself. Luna trotted over to her sister for a nuzzle, while I remained exactly where I was.
"Aren't you going to bow to the Princess?" Twilight hissed from next to her towering stack of notes.
"She's not (my) Princess." I said, yawning.
"And yet you bowed to my sister." Celestia said, walking around in front of me, with her sister returning to her place next to me.
"Notice the 'my' in there." I yawning again. "It's a matter of preference."
"So you prefer me over my sister?" Luna asked, seemingly careful to show no emotion.
"To put it bluntly? Yes." I nodded. Luna smiled, eyes sparkling. Celestia however shook her head.
"Right now that is of no importance. Dante, why are you here?" The majestic white alicorn asked, sitting down in front of my. I sighed and rubbed the bridge of my nose with two fingers.
"I'm getting tired of repeating the same thing. I. Don't. Know."
"What do you mean you do not know?"
"I said I don't know. That means I fucking don't know, damn it." I snapped. Celestia's eyes narrowed.
"If I may, sister." Luna interrupted. "I have already spoken with him on this, and he is being truthful. He does not know why he is here."
Celestia humphed. "Then what do you plan to do here?" She asked, forcing me to stop and think. What did I want to do here? I could do anything, sort of. What did I want most? My eyes trailed over a softly smiling Fluttershy who was sitting as close to me on the couch as she dared. She seemed happy, like she felt safe. I smiled and looked to Rainbow Dash, who was piled up in a chair, legs and wings sticking in random directions. She saw me watching her and grinned, magenta eyes sparkling. She seemed happy too, like she had just won a race. I grinned back and looked over to Luna, who was sitting on my other side, watching me. She smiled, her etheral mane flowing over her face.
I've never seen anything more beautiful.
She seemed happy too, the kind of happy you get after searching for something all your life, and finally finding it. I smiled back, leaned back, throwing my arms over the back of the couch, almost close enough to pull Luna and Fluttershy to me if I wanted. I turned to Celestia and grinned.
"I have no idea."
Celestia groaned, closing her eyes. I suppose I wasn't exactly being helpful.
"Luna?" She turned to her sister.
"Yes, Tia?"
"Do you believe that Dante is a threat to My Little Ponies?" She asked, glancing at me. I let out a soft growl and leaned forward.
"No I don't." Luna said, giving me a look.
"Good. Because I will do anything it takes to protect them." Celestia said, addressing me. I gave her one look, and laughed. Long and hard.
"Do you really think that you could do a damn thing to stop me?" I said, still chuckling.
"I will not let my kingdom be harmed." The white alicorn proclaimed.
"Yeah, so you say. But you really could do little more than annoy me if I wanted to hurt you."
"Oh really now?" Celestia demanded, stepping close, trying to tower over me. I smirked, unimpressed.
"Really." I stood up, running a finger under her jaw. "Imagine your worst nightmare. The thing you fear the most. Now triple it. Now think, what does that fear most?" I ask, in a deathly whisper that had everypony in the room cowering in some way. Celestia gulped, but said nothing. I smirked and leaned over, whispering in her ear.
"Me."
I smile grimly. "You really think that you could defeat me? Well, you're welcome to try. But first. . .think of your subjects you love so much. What would come of them, after your death?"
"Dante!" Luna broke in. "Stop scaring my sister."
I sighed. "As you wish."
Celestia coughed, eyes still wide. Maybe it was surprise that someone dared defy her, or maybe I got to her. For an old, wise, and powerful ruler, she sure was scared easily. Maybe thats why she never did anything useful.
I was interrupted by a quiet voice.
"Um, Princesses? What is Dante going to do? Um, if you dont mind me asking." Fluttershy asked.
"Yes, where will you stay?" Luna mused. I shrugged. Fluttershy raised a hoof.
"Um. . .he could stay with me." She blushed and hid behind her mane.
"I could do that." I agree, dying a little inside from the sheer amount of adorable Fluttershy was giving off.
"Very well then. I suggest we all try to get some sleep, we can meet again tomorrow for further discussion." Celestia said, and teleported away. Twilight announced that she had to get home, and left as well. Soon, all that were left were Luna, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash.
"Well then, Dante, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash. I suppose I must take my leave." Luna said, after a minute of silence. She stood, smiled at all of us, and left. Rainbow watched her go, and stood. "I've got to get home too. . .see ya later, Shy, Dante!" She flew off. Fluttershy and I looked at one another for a moment before she yawned.
"Go on to bed, Flutters. I'll sleep down here." I said with a smile. She nodded drowsily, and trotted upstairs. I chuckled, and lay down on the couch, staring up at the ceiling. I finally had time to think. How did I get here? Discord had something to do with it, but why? If he thought I was going to help him, he was wrong. I yawned and closed my eyes, falling asleep almost immediately.