When Blade awoke from his exhausted sleep, he was surrounded by the girls. "Hello."
Rainbow Dash was the first to speak, "That was amazing, You completely destroyed that Titan!"
"Yeah well he got me pretty good too," Blade said as he picked himself up, they were still on the cliff side. He felt like he was back to normal, but he also felt dangerous. "So, is the town okay?"
Twilight sighed, "Maybe you should be more concerned with your own health."
"Maybe I'm an unbelievably powerful super being," He said witha sarcastic tone.
"The towns just fine," AppleJack said, "We sent word to the Princess and she is making a personal visit."
"For what?" Blade asked, "Whats so important that she's coming here?"
Twilight coughed, "She may just want to talk to you about, er, some things."
Blade saw where this was going, "She wants to use me. she wants me to take the fight to Equestria's enemies." He said with an annoyed tone.
"What?" Fluttershy asked in a manner that was loud for her, "I'm sorry but you can't!" She wrapped her arms around him, "I don't want to see you like that again."
Blade hugged her back, "Well I hope my father doesn't get involved or its a losing battle."
Twilight smiled awkwardly, "Uh, about that-"
Blade groaned, "How long before they arrive?"
A royal trumpet sounded from the center of town.
"That's just great," Blade groaned.
In the center of town, Princess Celestia and Blade's father were standing side by side. They both looked like they had something urgent to say, and when they saw Blade walking towards them they met him half way.
The princess was about to begin with her request but was interrupted by Blade's father.
"You arrogant, selfish boy!" He began, "You left home, joined the military and fought a god? Are you mental-" He stopped when he saw Blade open his eyes; they held the viridian tint that was normal, but something within them had changed.
"I know Dad, and I'm sorry." Blade began, but stopped his apology when he saw his father holding his fist out.
"Hail, Chieftain." He said, "Hail, DemonHeart!"
"D-Dad," Blade stumbled.
"I am proud, my son." He said.
The two shared a hug before Blade's father asked his son, "So are these your friends? Introduce your old man!"
"This is my father, Bastion." Blade said, "He was captain of Celestia's guard a while back."
The girls all introduced themselves and shared a conversation.
"My boy was quite the troublemaker!" Bastion told the girls, "When you spend your early years around a palace you get lonely, he started playing with Prince BlueBlood until Blade gave him what-for."
Rarity gasped, "He beat up that arrogant prick?" Her language spoke for itself. "Oh, excuse me."
Bastion laughed heavily, "That's what got Blade too, he smacked the prince after he was rude to one of Celestia's students."
Twilight laughed, "I'm glad he defended my honor!" Twilight remembered her savior from the prince bullying her.
The Princess interrupted, "Bastion, may I borrow your son for a moment?"
The old man nodded.
The Princess took Blade aside, "Blade, I've been thinking-"
"No," Blade said calmly, "Your not going to use me, I resign from being the town guard."
Celestia was shocked, "So your just going to pack up and leave?"
"Of course not," Blade replied, then looked over at Fluttershy, "I'm not leaving, but I won't be your slave."
The Princess laughed, "Why do all my subjects think of me as a dictator? I just wanted to let you know that I'm going to knight you."
Blade forgot his stance in the conversation, "Your serious, you don't want me to obliterate all opposing forces and bring Equestria into a golden age?"
"Of course not!" Celestia laughed, "I just wanted to congratulate you, you've kept this town safe and I thank you!" She pushed him onto his knees and took his sword, "I knight you; Sir Blade NorthBlood."
He rose, "T-thank you princess."
Pinkie fell out of a nearby tree, "We should celebrate!"
"A wonderful idea!" Celestia commented.
The party was a crowded mess of people, each one of them had personally thanked Blade for all his hard work. When Blade had finished greeting his guests he went to the balcony and found Fluttershy.
"Hi," He said.
"Oh, Hi." Her quiet voice almost couldn't be heard.
Blade shut the door, "Some party."
"Oh yes, Pinkie knows how to throw the very best." Fluttershy commented.
"So, about earlier," Blade said, "I'm sorry."
"F-for what?" Fluttershy was shocked, "You've saved us far more than once."
"For losing control," Blade hung his head, "That whole time, while I felt my heart being torn apart; I felt so weak. But when I looked up at that cliff." He pointed to the edge of town, "I just wanted to protect you."
Fluttershy blushed, "Y-you were so strong, but so angry."
"I know," Blade turned to her, "I just wanted to let you know, your what kept me strong."
She was blushing even harder, "I-I'm afraid."
Blade felt sad, she didn't return his feelings, "I understand." He turned to leave.
"No," she grabbed his hand, "I'm afraid for you, and I'm terrified of what would have happened if you weren't here."
"So, you aren't afraid of me?" Blade asked.
She thought of all the fears she had in her life, "You keep me strong too." She pulled him into a hug.
Bastion was watching through the window, he turned to Celestia, "My little boy's all grown up!" He sobbed.
"I think you've had a bit too much to drink." She noted the mug in his hands.
Fluttershy was smiling, "I'm glad that your here."
"I'm glad I'm here too." Blade said 'A few days ago I thought this was the most boring town in Equestria, clearly I was wrong.'
The two looked across the night sky, Blade felt no pain or worry, just happiness. Fluttershy looked up at him and smiled, she would always have a protector.