//------------------------------// // Cutie Mark Crusaders Martial Artists: // Story: Equestria Budokai Tenkaichi // by Kaliann25 //------------------------------// "Welcome, Twilight Sparkle, my faithful student" greeted the Princess Celestia. Twilight bowed to the Princess. "I'm glad you could receive us so early, Princess Celestia. Well, those are the ponies I wrote to you about: Gohan and Videl." The Princess took a close look at the new ponies and greeted them with a small shake of her head. Videl and Gohan bowed respectfully. Gohan smiled shyly. "Sorry for bother you like this; we know you have more important things to do than helping two strangers. Thank you very much." The Princess smile calming the saiyan. "Don't worry my little ponies. As the Princess, helping those who need me is my duty. But let's concentrate on the important. According to Twilight, the two of you were taken from your homeland by a mysterious force; and that force also transported you to Ponyville" Gohan and Videl nodded. The Princes continued. "And you hadn't heard about Equestria and Ponyville before this incident, is that right?" "No Princess Celestia. In fact, we wouldn't have known what we to do without all the help given to us by Twilight Sparkle and her friends" said Videl. The Princess looked at Twilight proud of her. Then, after a few minutes thinking, she asked to examine one of the mysterious gadgets. Videl gave her the capsule with her helicopter. The Princess pushed the button, making the vehicle came out of the capsule. Even if she was informed of what was going to happen, she still gasped along her guards. But after the first surprise, she used her magic to try to find something into the machine. Gohan and Videl were sitting silently waiting to the Princess finish her examination of the vehicle. Finally Celestia encapsulated the helicopter and gave it back to Videl. The Princess shook her head sadly. "I didn't felt anything on the machine. And also that thing was something completely out of my understanding. I have also never heard about Japan or Satan City or anything like that. Right now, I'm unable to help you. Sorry" Gohan and Videl moaned in disappointment. The Princess sighed and continued. "But I promise you I will do everything I can to help you. I'll search in the Canterlot archives for the spell that can bring you two to your home. In the meantime, I think you already have place to stay, right?" Gohan nodded. "We'll living at Miss Applejack's, Princess. Is not much but at least we have a place to stay and also a way to help those who have been so gentle to us." "That's right" said Videl. "Very well, I guess that's it for the moment so you can go back to Ponyville now; but before you leave, Twilight Sparkle, please come with me to the Canterlot archives, I'll need all the help I can get to help these two ponies" said the Princess starting her way to the archives. Twilight followed her. "Of course, Princess" Back at the Sweet Apple Acres, the two warriors found Applejack busy with a huge bunch of apples and like always, they offered their help quickly. This time, she rejected their offer with a smile. "Don't worry about me, guys. I'm doing just fine. Better tell me how was it? Did the Princess know a way to help'ya?" Gohan sighed. "I'm afraid not, Miss Applejack. It looks our problem is beyond anyponies ability to help, but the Princess offered to find the right spell to get us back to Japan. In the meantime, we'll still help you in here, if that's okay with you." Applejack smiled understanding. "Don't be sad, sugarcubes. If the Princess said she is going to help'ya, it's because she is. Look, take the rest of the day off and try to relax a bit. If there's life, there's still hope" Gohan and Videl thanked Applejack and went to get back to their barn. Passing the days, Rarity helped them to decorate it and gave them a bed so they can sleep better. The rest of the main six also helped with everything they could do; Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy with some cleaning; and Twilight used her magic to repair some cracks so they can sleep a little better. And Pinkie offer them a bunch of cupcakes so they could have something sweet to cheer them up. "So we have a day off, what do you want to do, Videl?" asked Gohan. The girl thought for a little and then punched the wall. "Let's do some training. We haven't practiced since we got stuck here, so now we have a chance. Also our stay here prolonged so I think it's a great chance" Gohan agreed and the both of them walked to the Everfree forest. During their stay in Ponyville they had realized that everypony avoided the forest, so it was the perfect place to train with all their power without being bothered. They said good bye to Big Machintosh who was doing some repairs in the entrance and entered deep into the forest. At the next day they started their routine having breakfast with the Apple family and then, they started to work in the farm. Applejack always gave them the hardest tasks because of their strenght; and that wasn't a problem at all thanks to their strength and ability. -><- Only two weeks had passed since Gohan and Videl started working as peons in Sweet Apple Acres, but the business was already better than ever before. Applejack felt a little guilty for taking advantage of their new employees, but they assured her it was okay. Especially Gohan who felt guilty the Apple family had to deal with his Saiyan appetite. But since the day off, they added something go the routine: some hard training in the Everfree forest. Of course that called too much attention from the Apple family and the villagers of Ponyville as well, but they decided to leave them alone. During the time they had been living in Ponyville, they became very known for of their good will. No matter what kind of help a pony needed, if they were available, they would do everything they could to help. Besides, everypony knew they were trapped in there, so the least they could to help them was to not interfere with their business. "Very well, see you at night Miss Applejack" said Gohan like always. "We're going to train to the forest." Applejack nodded. "Take care" she said. Applejack saw her employees walking to the forest when she remembered something. "Hey guys, wait just a sec! You see, Apple Bloom and the Crusaders are visiting Zecora right now. If she's still there when you finish your training, can you walk her home, please? I don't like when she walks alone through the forest at night" "Of course, Miss Applejack. See you later!" Once in the Everfree forest, they started the training: to punch some dry logs to warm up, then rise to the air and star fighting each other. Videl always used everything she had in that fights, unlike Gohan who only used a little of energy. And after that, Videl landed while Gohan was still training in the air, but he used to practice his Ki attacks. ... "The sun is going to set very soon. Girls, all of you have to get into your homes before we see the moon" said the zebra Zecora looking at the time. "The work for today is done, so let's go. I'll walk you home." The three little fillies thanked Zecora for receiving them for that day and being allowed to help her with her potions. They hadn't obtained a Cutie Mark for that day but it was a lot of fun collecting herbs and stuff. "Thank you for allowing us to help you" said a small white unicorn with green eyes and a light purple mane. Sweetie Belle, Rarity's little sister. "Yep! That was awesome" added Scootaloo, a light orange Pegasus with a magenta mane. "See'ya other day, Zecora" finished Apple Bloom, a light yellow earth pony with a beautiful red mane tied in a ribbon in the top of her head. Zecora smiled warmly to the little fillies and walked them towards the entrance of the forest. At around half way through, they all felt a tremor under their hooves and saw what they thought was a lightning. But ther weren't any other signs of a storm yet. Zecora seemed worried for the fillies, so she walked just in front of them ready to protect them in case of any danger. The Cutie Mark Crusaders were a little scared of the unknown sounds, but also a very excited thinking that this was probably going to be the day they found their special talent. In fact, they decided to visit Zecora because of a feeling that told them they had to be at the Everfree forest to obtain what they all wanted. They walked to a small forest glade. What they saw wasn't too suspicious: a white earth pony resting while another earth pony, a purple one, was practicing some punches and kicks to the air. Apple Bloom smiled in relieved. "I know them, they're the new employees my sister hired, Gohan and Videl." "And what the heck are they doing here?" asked Scootaloo a little confused. "I'd heard they like to train their martial arts in there where no one can see them" said Apple Bloom. "Now that you mention it… I think I'd heard something about it" added Sweetie Belle. Zecora called for their attention. "Come on little girls, it's time to go now. If they don't want to be watched, they must have a reason of their own." The Cutie Mark Crusaders protested, but the zebra sternly guided them away from the martial, who didn't seem to notice their presence yet. Then, by pure coincidence, Apple Bloom turned. It was when she gasped in surprise; that the other four turned too. Gohan rose the air surrounded by his Ki aura. It was so shiny and powerful that also had small lightings of bio-electricity. Gohan screamed increasing his aura even more and then he crossed his two front hooves and shot a blast of pure energy to a rock that turned into ashes immediately. "Don't tell me that was the lightning we heard before" mumbled Scootaloo shaking in fear. "Back in my lands I'd heard of this but never thought it was true. A tale of ancient warriors who could manipulate their internal energy into this devastating attacks" said Zecora so surprised that she even forgot to rhyme this time. Gohan continued with his training, this time putting his hooves together and charging one of the most powerful techniques he knew. "KAME… HAME… HAAAAAA!" The energy blast destroyed everything on its way. Luckily for Gohan and Videl, no one was crazy enough to go that deep into the forest, or that's what they thought. Videl happened to turn just to see the fillies with the zebra looking at them completely stunned. "Gohan" she mumbled. Gohan landed and saw them for himself. He paled. "Girls… what are… what are you doing in here? Don't tell me you saw me…" The girls cheered. "Sir…" (Apple Bloom) "…that…" (Sweetie Belle) "…was…" (Scootaloo) "AWESOME!"(The three of them). Gohan began to panic while Videl started laughing intensely. Zecora gave them a shy smile. "I must apologize. I knew you din't want to call attention, but these fillies got closer before I could do any intervention. By other way, I must say, this was the most interesting thing I have seen in the whole day. And forgive but I must ask what kind of thing was that amazing task?" Gohan blushed. "It's called Ki, the internal energy of every living thing" said Videl noticing that her boyfriend couldn't speak. "And you know all of this just because you're a martial artist?" Apple Bloom asked. Gohan smiled, but he was still nervous. "Well, yeah… I was about your age when I learned all this". Huge mistake. Scootaloo grinned. "So… anyone can learn this?" asked the Pegasus. Gohan and Videl nodded. The fillies shared a high-hoof. Both Zecora and Videl knew what's coming. "Very well, it's already decided. From now on we'll be Cutie Mark Crusaders Martial Artist. Mr. Gohan, please teach us everything you know" begged Apple Bloom. Gohan, whose face had just started to regain color, paled again. "WHAT?" "You heard Apple Bloom, we want you to be our teacher" demanded Scootaloo. "Just imagine how cool will be have a Cutie Mark in any of those amazing techniques. Mr. Gohan, we decided you and Miss Videl will be our masters" said Sweetie Belle. Gohan didn't know what to do with this. But finally he decided to stay firm. "Sorry girls but I can't. I can't let everypony know I'm kind of a freak who can launch lighting from his hooves; that would just make things more difficult for us, having all the town afraid of me. Sorry." Zecora didn't say anything, but she understood how Gohan felt. So the fillies sighed in disappoint and walked back to the exit to the forest together with the three grownups. But it wasn't over yet. Once they're back in Ponyville, Zecora calmed Gohan. "Young pony, don't worry. With my life, your secret I'll carry." Gohan thanked the gesture and walked the fillies their way back home. Suddenly, just in front of the Carousel Boutique, Sweetie Belle stopped. "Something wrong?" asked Videl. The girl nodded smiling. "I was thinking… hides in the forest because he doesn't want everypony to know he has such amazing skills…" Gohan gasped when he realized where that was going. "So here's the deal: Mr. Gohan train us and we keep his secret". Gohan froze in the spot while Videl started laughing again. Finally a defeated Gohan agreed to train the girls, but nopony could know what was going on. "Very well. We'll train you, but first, you have to ask your parents if it's ok to learn martial arts with me; but don't tell them how advanced are my technique, because… well, you know" said the Saiyan completely ashamed of himself. "Mr. Gohan, you have a deal" said Apple Bloom shaking his hoof and winking an eye. Finally the five ponies made the promise and after that, everypony walked back home. At Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack was already waiting for her sister. Apple Bloom hurried to hug her. "Oh, sis, Mr. Gohan is amazing. I saw him training, and was completely unreal when he transformed a huge log into splingerss and a rock into just powder. It was… fabulous" Applejack smiled. "Well, you had fun. I can see that" "But Sis, I vaven't even told you the best part: Mr. Gohan agreed to teach me some martial arts, but first I have to ask for your permission. Can I? Please can I?" Applejack blinked for the surprise and look at Gohan, who nodded in silent. "But, are you sure? I mean… you already help us with the heaviest works in this farm and I don't think is fair to take advantage of you like this…" Gohan sighed. "It's okay, Miss Applejack. I have already agreed. So, can Apple Bloom learn some martial arts?" Applejack smiled happily. "Very well then. I always say it's good to practice an sport for the sake of mind and body. What do you think Big Mac?" The big red stallion nodded. "Eeyup" "It's decided then. Gohan will teach the little Apple Bloom some martial arts. Let's see how powerful is she after all that hard training" Videl smiled devilishly. "You'll see".