//------------------------------// // Taming the Beast // Story: The Twelve Specialists // by BioChemicalWolfGear //------------------------------// Rainbow and Sky Rider were racing outside in the open air. Wind and land rushing by them like flowing water. Hitting speeds that one can only dream of. Rainbow was known for speed, but the speed she experienced this day was speed that made it hard for her to breathe since the air rushed by so fast. It was safe to say she was having fun. Sky Rider loved to fly just as passionately as Rainbow Dash, so she had just as much fun. Turmoil stands atop Utopia watching them as they rushed to each horizon in seconds. He was…at peace. No one threatening his friends and no one causing trouble. The world of Equestria was perfect today. And it will remain perfect in his eyes. After seeing so much love, friendship, and lack of hardship; he was certain that Equestria should be the final stop when they are done with their purpose…If their purpose allows them to come back that is… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “Twi ya sure ya wana see the princess when yer actin all…kooky?” Said Applejack as they head to the teleporter hall. “Don’t worry Applejack. I can handle the new me…Besides there is something I wish to tell the princess.” She said with a frown and a sad expression. “Twi ya don’t look to happy. What’s on yer mind?” “The princess should be the one to hear it. Not you AJ.” “I’m sorry Twilight dear but what should the princess hear that others shouldn’t?” Said Rarity. “It’s private.” “Ok ladies we’re here.” Said Impulse. “Time for all of you to go.” “What? But we wa-“ *Zap* they teleport back to the surface. “Impulse I’m ready to tell the princess her fate.” “Very well. You teleport us. I’m done using my way.” “Sure.” Said Twilight with a thoughtful smile. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Princess Celestia was pacing in the throne room. She was worried about Twilight and the process she knew had already happened. She heard reports of a strange purple aura coming from Utopia and could only assume that Twilight was being used in some form or another. *pop* Celestia looks over toward the throne room that seemed to have new occupancy. Twilight and Impulse stand before her. “Impulse? Twilight?” “Hey princess!” Said Twilight cheerfully. “Twilight! It’s nice to see you. Did you teleport here?” “Yes I did princess.” “That’s impressive. Did you go through the initiation to become a specialist?” “She did actually.” Started Impulse. “And not only that but her powers and magical control has doubled and surpassed your own.” “W-what?” “That’s right princess. I’ve officially surpassed you!” She said with the biggest grin. “Really? Hold on the moon will be rising soon and I want to see if you can lower the sun.” “Celestia I can raise the moon and lower the sun! It’s not that difficult when you understand the science behind it.” “Wait you’re using science to help you use magic?” “Nope but it helps to know the science behind everything so I can do a lot more with my powers. I can teleport with ease without the power from Utopia giving me assistance.” “Y-your power comes from Utopia?” “Yes! She’s very nice and Impulse calls he-“ She was cut off by Impulses hand covering her mouth. “I’m sorry princess the details of Utopia’s inner workings are sensitive and I don’t want her to give away all the secrets.” “U-Utopia is alive?” Said Celestia. An audible ‘fuck’ came out of Impulses mouth. “Ugh fine. Yes Utopia has been alive since it was created. It only recently was able to connect to another beings mind when it reached tier 1. Now that its tier 3 it can act its will upon the earth. Utopia also has emotions like every other sentient creature and at times when a specialist or ally is hurt it passionately sends aid.” “T-that’s amazing. How did you develop it?” “Generations and hand me down research. My great great great grand father was the one who had the idea. I finished it and turned it into a machine that spreads peace.” “BUT THAT’S NOT ALL!” Shouted Twilight now free of Impulses grasp. “It allows me to see the entire world! I can sense everything that goes on behind a closed door. Even open them from the other side of the world!” Impulse lets her speak and interrupts when she’s done. “Basically she can use magic very long distances. She can stop criminals from stabbing people in cities far away. She’s basically the ultimate crime fighting unit.” “T-that’s amazing. Twilight can you show me these abilities. Oh hold on right here I’ll go wake Luna and tell her about the news.” She walks out of the throne room. Impulse turns to Twilight. “You going to tell her?” “Give it a moment. I want her to be sure of my abilities before I tell her, otherwise she might not believe me.” Said Twilight sadly. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beast Master has been keeping to the shadows while Spike continues to mingle with the dragons. Spike was officially accepted by the dragons and they did a half assed initiation ceremony that wasn’t that bad. His initiation was just one a teenager could think up for his little brother. Which wasn’t that far off comparing Spikes age to theirs. Afterward they had a party that was pretty entertaining if Beast participated. After the initial party was over the red dragon and Spike started talking. “That was the greatest party ever!” “Eugh maybe by Ponyville standards.” “I feel like I can hang with you guys forever.” “Hey you’re a dragon now. Let’s go on a dragon raid.” ‘Dragon raids? Well this is the moment of truth for Spike. If he enjoys a raid then he may want to stay with them and become a dragon. His heart led him to this place, and now he must chose which heart he shall listen to. His dragon heart or his pony heart.’ Thought Beast Master. He follows them to the raiding site after one of the dragons pick up Spike and carries him. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “Go ahead smash the egg Spike!” “No! Its just a defenseless egg! Like I was. And I won’t let you hurt it!” ‘Good good. He knows where he belongs.’ Thought Beast Master as he steps out of the shadows behind the three dragons. “B-Beast Master?” Said Spike looking behind the dragons. They turn around and face the humanoid and look at his semi visible body. “Who’s this weirdo?” “T-that’s Beast Master and if you don’t leave me alone h-he’ll, he’ll-“ “he’ll what Spike? Tickle us to death HAHAHAHAHA!” “I will brutally murder you and FEAST ON YOUR SOUL!” He said in his own mimic of Luna’s Canterlot voice. Only more darker…He then starts to transform into a beast…a wolf man. A controlled transformation that allowed him reason and direction in an otherwise untame state. “AND I WILL START WITH YOU!” “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!” exclaimed the dragons as they look upon the ten foot monstrosity and fly away with fear. Even Spike was afraid. Beast Masters beast form forced fear into the hearts of all living things around it just by looking at it. He then reverted back to normal and the paralyzing fear Spike felt melted away. “W-whoa…H-h-h-how?” “Billions of years of torment Spike. Billions before controlling the beast.” “B-but you looked…Scary.” “It’s a curse. It’s supposed to look scary. Now come on its time to go home.” “I hear that.” “I’ll carry you.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “Luna Twilight believes she can control the sun and moon at the same time.” Said Celestia to her sister. They were in the throne room where Impulse and Twilight were waiting for their approval. “Really? Thy’n power is so great thou believe that thou is capable of moving both sun and moon? This I must see.” “You will not be disappointed.” Said Twilight as her horn begins to shimmer with lavender light. Then the room gets darker and darker and finally the light of the moon comes into the windows. “Done.” Celestia and Luna are amazed. She moved both the sun and moon with little effort. Not even breaking a sweat or straining her magic to do it. “I-Impressive Twilight Sparkle.” Said Celestia. “Thank you princess.” “Very impressive Twilight. Now I must let my sister take over the night. Good night and good luck Twilight Sparkle.” She begins to leave. “Celestia wait! There is still something I need to talk to you about…In private…” Celestia looks as if she’s scanning her student for answers. “Very well Twilight. Please sister, Impulse, leave us.” “It will be done.” Said Impulse. Luna just nodded her head and she teleported out. While Impulse just walked out. “Now what is it you wish to talk about my faithful student?” “Princess I-it’s about Spike…” “Did something happen?” She said worried. “No but I need someone to take care of him. Maybe Rarity or Fluttershy…Or you.” “Why would I need to take care of Spike?” She dreaded the question immediately after she asked it. “I’m leaving with the specialists. I’m going to save those who are trapped and scared. I’m going to clean fallout and cure cancer. I’m going to end conflict and de throne evil dictators…And I can’t do it with Spike.” “I-I understand…” She looks at the floor. “Princess please don’t be disappointed.” “Twilight I could never be disappointed in you…I’m going to miss you.” They drew into a hug. After the debate about where Spike would stay for the rest of his life it was concluded that Rarity was best to take care of him. Not only that but Spike’s helpfulness will do well to assist Rarity with her boutique. He will be a welcome addition to Rarities household. Impulse and Twilight walk away from the Throne room together and silence falls between them. Twilight still had something on her mind. “Did you tell her Twilight?” “No…” She said as she looked at the ground. “Maybe it’s best she doesn’t know.” “I-I feel bad that I just didn’t tell the princess something! H-how am I to tell her, her immortality makes it impossible for her to have an afterlife?” “It’s a secret of the universe best not known.” “…If you say so Mark.” “Hey the names Impulse…But sure say that when we’re not around people if you really want.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Spike was riding on Beast Master’s shoulders as they approach the town. He had a question on his mind and he didn’t know how or when to bring it up so it wouldn’t offend Beast. When Ponyville was in sight he thought it would be best to ask. “Hey Beast Master?” “Yes Spike?” “How did you become a wolf thing like that?” “By helping others I was cursed with it because my arrogance made me flawed and unprepared to fight something like a werewolf.” “So what happened exactly?” “I’d tell you the story of Watchman but I’d rather Watchman tell you.” “Sure. Hey can we stop by Rarity’s? I want to tell her I chose Ponyville over dragons.” “Very well.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Time since then passed like nothing. The clock seemed to move forward several hours every second and so did the ponies and humans alike. The Specialists made friends that numbered hundreds in just a few days. They attended senior events and Sky Rider even gave an air show along side the wonder bolts. Rainbow was also part of a race vs. Sky Rider. The crowd went wild when they saw her hit the sonic Rainboom and fly along side Sky the whole way around the court. Safe to say the whole world returned to normalcy and Spike fit in well at Carousel Boutique. He would help Rarity with her dresses giving Sweetie Belle a reason to be left alone while her sister does her work. Now the real event was the transformation of Beast Master. It was almost time for him to transform and everyone was waiting around near the edge of Everfree forest waiting for the transformation to begin. Fluttershy was closest to him while the rest of the main six stood behind her. Celestia thought it was a good idea to come and watch the events unfold and Turmoil gave her some…Advice. “Celestia if you interfere in any way I will snap your neck.” “T-that’s a little violent Turmoil. What have I done to provoke you?” “Being here means you could easily teleport Fluttershy out of the situation. This is undesirable. If you interfere I will throw you at Beast Master when in his wolf form. And I warn you if you are afraid of the form then that is normal and if you act on the fear the form comes with I will kill you.” “…You’re speaking to royalty.” “And you’re speaking to a liberator. I say the odds are in my favor princess.” Turmoil’s hostility may have been over the top but it always gets through. It was only a few days ago when Twilight started think she was better than everyone else and start looking at the insides of Sky Riders planes. Turmoil thrusted his fist into the bowels of the craft and pulled her out. Turmoil’s suit also dispels magic so Twilight was powerless against him and she shortly returned to normal. “Hey Beast? You feel anything different?” Said Fluttershy “Nope. It’s a lot more sudden than that. No warning until it’s too late.” “Ok.” And they waited for the longest time. Celestia and Turmoil glaring at each other for the duration of said time. Though Celestia’s visit didn’t go unnoticed. Most ponies in Ponyville had joined them to see the princess. Some even stayed longer as they saw a battle ready Turmoil glaring at Celestia behind a cold iron face, and Celestia returning the favor with a majestic regal aura. “A-are they going to fight?” Said a random pony. “MY BETS ON CELESTIA!” “MINE ON TURMOIL!” Then the inevitable. Beast was transforming and the whole time he did the atmosphere of the outdoors became a very creepy and terrifying. Fear seemed to emit off of the beast that Beast Master came from. Fluttershy tried her best to remain strong as the beast transformed out of the wailings of pain from Beast Master. “S-s-s-s-stop.” Said Fluttershy trying to remain calm. She turned to see the looks of horror on her friends faces…her caretaker spirit took over and she turned to face the menacing werewolf creature. The fear she felt turned into courage as she eyed the creature. ‘Yes food! So much to hunt!’ Thought the beast. “HEY!” ‘W-what?’ “STOP IT RIGHT THERE MISTER!” Said Fluttershy giving the beast ‘the stare’. At this point Turmoil watches Celestia while Twilight keeps a close eye on Fluttershy with her horn glowing ready to teleport her out of there. “YOU WILL NOT EAT MY FRIENDS!” ‘T-those eyes. THEY BURN! DESTROY IT!’ ‘NO YOU WILL NOT HARM HER!’ ‘W-what was that?’ ‘Beast! I am your host. YOU WILL OBEY!’ ‘I OBEY NO ONE! I AM A WOLF! YOU ARE MY PREY!’ ‘I AM YOUR LIFE! If I die so do you! And you’re in my body!’ “YOU MAY BE BIG AND SCARY!” Stated Fluttershy “BUT YOU WILL NOT! I REPEAT YOU WILL NOT, HURT MY FRIENDS!” ‘W-what is she?’ ‘She is your tamer…she is your god. She’s also my girlfriend HAHA!’ ‘Y-you’ve gained the favor of this monstrosity?’ ‘I also own the body you live in.’ ‘NO I STILL HAVE THE NEED TO HUNT! I CAN’T BE IN ANOTHERS BODY!’ ‘That’s because you feel MY need to hunt. I am Beast Master! You are my spirit guide.’ ‘W-what? NO! I-I can’t be dead.’ “YOU GOT THAT?” Said Fluttershy breaking its train of thought. ‘Let me have control. I’ll save you.’ ‘P-please.’ ‘Let me be your master. Let me be your vessel. Live within me at my side for eternity.’ ‘I…I obey.’ Just as the beast was done transforming and Fluttershy gave it a ‘talk’ something most unexpected happened. *Boom!* The beast exploded into blood and flesh and a cloud of ash rained around them causing everyone to gasp. Once it cleared it reviled a very human Beast Master and a…ethereal wolf pup in his arms. Its tail was thick yet soft. Its face like that of a three year old pup. It opened its eyes and looked around. Its body was congruent to the point where you can barely see detail in its form. “Fluttershy.” Said Beast Master. “This is my spirit guide…” “He’s so cute.” Said Fluttershy as she approaches them. The wolf goes into shock and starts to cower in Beast Master’s arms, Fluttershy stops and looks almost heartbroken. “It’s ok Fluttershy. He’s just afraid of you. After you scared him with that stare of yours I was able to speak to him and convince him he was in my body. He just didn’t know I was his host. And now that he knows his soul is within me we can speak at any time. And I can call upon him to aid me.” “That’s wonderful.” Said Fluttershy hovering up to Beasts face and kissing him on the lips. “Thank you Fluttershy. For all that you’ve done for me.” They hug each other. Well Beast Master used one hand while holding his spirit guide with the other. After being in close contact with Fluttershy the wolf spirit loses fear in her and realizes how caring a being she is. “F-Fluttershy.” Said the wolf in a child’s voice. Maybe a six or seven year old male voice. “M-my name is…Alpha.” “Hey there Alpha. I’m Fluttershy but you know that already. Friends?” She held up her hoof to Alpha and he looked at it confused for a few moments until he licked it. “Yea!” Said Alpha. “Best friends!” And Celestia forgave Turmoil for his words. The scene before them was defiantly to amazing to pass up by pulling Fluttershy out. Turmoil calmed down himself and he looked like a great weight was lifted off his shoulders. He then turns to Celestia. “Celestia I apologies for threatening you. I felt it were necessary so we can see this particular event occur. It’s strange when you think about it. A terrifying beast that turns your friend into a bloodthirsty monster is just a small pup that was saved by his previous master.” “I forgive you…What?” “Yes. That pup’s soul was given to a host body after its owner wanted to save it from death. It periodically turned that man into a beast and since then it has played out its life in multiple hosts. Beast Master is the first host ever to make verbal contact with the creature.” “T-that’s amazing.” “Most things in life are princess…I want you to reflect on this day…” “Why is that?” “…” Turmoil stares at the creature Beast Master is holding. “Not every monster is evil…Just misunderstood.” “A valuable lesson indeed.” “…So it is. Let us be friends.” “Lets.” (This tail is coming to a close. Be prepared for...sequels :D)