//------------------------------// // Equestrian Navigation Unit // Story: The Cost Of A Chaotic Life // by BaronLostHeart //------------------------------// Looking back I really am glad I agreed to follow him.... As we continue walking I see Celestia’s horn glow and then a light the same color around her horn comes around me but then stops “It seems banishment is out of the question here....” Celestia says “You couldn’t banish Discord so what makes you believe you can banish Baron.” Ruby says angered at Celestias attempt to get rid of me. “She was trying to banish me...?.” “I’m sorry I just wanted to see if you really are a part of discord, and seeing as you can’t be sent off to the sun or moon proves that you are.” “Celestia, mind telling me the kinds of ponies there are.... I mean I saw a mixture of winged and horned ponies as your guards.” “Alright then; first there are earth ponies they are your basic pony who are strong and hard working, then there are unicorns who can cast magic with the help of their horn and vast knowledge, and last but not least there are pegasi winged ponies blessed with flight who are agile and strong....is there anything else you want to know about ponies?” “No that is all for now about that, but can you tell me what you used to fend off Discord when he was tormenting you and your people?” “I used the Elements of Harmony....although I can no longer use them as they have new owners.....your companion Ruby is the complete opposite of one of the elements as his hatred towards everything has corrupted him....and he was the most feared of pegasi and was much like a phoenix as he could live forever and not be killed so long as the burning fire of anger and hate existed within the hearts of others....” “My only purpose I have in this pitiful plane of existence is to destroy that gem or to kill the current holder of it....Even if I don’t work for that damned mish mash of creatures.” Ruby says which causes Celestia to gain a grim look on her face. “Do not worry Celestia, as long as I lack my body I can’t do much as I can only torment, destroy, and consume the souls of frightened souls that are weak of heart and vulnerable.” As Ruby says this Celestia expression grows all the more grim. “Carry on I’ll catch up with you in a bit.” Celestia says. As we left Celestia says to herself “Fluttershy......for your safety I hope you never meet this altered being....” “Baron was it.....may you tell me how you came to be in a pact with this hot-headed pegasus?” Luna says “Well he originally attempted to kill me after he found out that I was related to Discord in a way.....but soon agreed to a deal I made with him” “And what was this deal.....”Luna says only to be cut in by Ruby as he took over my body “I CAN ANSWER QUESTIONS RELATING TO ME ON MY OWN!” We both shout in unison only to have Ruby eject himself as soon as we finished. “Very well.....tell me then Flames....” “The deal was he would get me back in Equestria so that I may exact my revenge on Discord for betraying and cursing me....then I would either be able to incinerate him from the inside effectively killing him or consuming his soul and body to fuel my own needs so long as I left him alive on the spot there.” “Why would you make a deal like that if you will still perish?” Luna says “Because I don’t embrace death and I try to escape it with each chance I get.....I’ve been placed on the spot many times to finally grow a phobia towards it......as long as i’m alive now i’m happy and will continue to be....” “After I reclaim my body, destroy discord, anything relating to him, and the holder of the elements it will be my decision what I will do with my powers from there on out.......I may choose to overthrow you......but that is an idea for another day mind you.” Ruby says which startles Luna into shouting in a voice that nearly makes my head explode “I WILL MAKE SURE YOU WILL DO NONE OF THE SORT TO US!” “I knew I could make you use that voice if I said that” Ruby says as he starts laughing like a maniac which causes Luna to facehoof. “At least I can try to talk to you for a truthful answer Baron...” “Well I will try to find Ruby’s body first.....if Discord truly is as you two described him as then I will need more firepower if I am going to face Discord. “What?! we’re not going straight towards him?” Ruby said disappointed at my suggestion “Well there is a much more greater chance of taking him on with the two of us against him.” “Fair enough....and gaining my body again does sound like a good idea” Ruby says finally tempted “Any idea where your body may be Ruby?” I ask only for him to grow depressed again “I can’t remember…..” Soon after Ruby finishes, Celestia joins in again “Do you have all the information you need to know Baron?” “For now Celestia, but I am sure I will need to know something else later.” “And we will do our best to settle your curiosity.” As we stand outside of the castle Celestia turns towards us “So what will you do now?” and I reply with “Well we need to find Ruby’s body so that is the first thing we have decided to do here.” “Very well the last place that we heard any events caused by you was in ponyville.....of course that was many many years ago......so my guards will send you there on an escort as I believe my prized student may be able to help you find the body of Ruby.” “The boy doesn’t need an escort.......I can take him to ponyville easily....why I can be his E.N.U.” Ruby says hoping to take me to ponyville as he is confident that he is not completely useless with his lack of memory. “A what?” Me and the princesses say in unison “An Equestrian Navigation Unit....WITH ME THE BOY SHALL NEVER GET LOST!” Ruby says with booming ambition. “Are you sure......fine then I see your mind is made up.....I must send a letter to my student alerting her of your arrival...is that fine Baron?” “If it stops more ponies from freaking out at the sight of me then yes thats a great idea” “Ruby I have forgotten to ask.......do you by chance happen to know what happened to the five other generals that worked for Discord or his right hand Pony?” Celestia says towards Ruby “No.....I was the first one he did away with so I don’t know what happen to them or his left hand one...” “Left?.....ah yes there were eight of you not six.....well i’m sorry Ruby....anyway carry on with your walk and please do be careful........ “We will try” I say hoping to ease her worry as we walk off but she stops me “Wait Baron I need you to have this” she says as she gives me a small sun shaped token “What is this?” “Its something that is linked to my magic so that I can track where you are.” She says which angers me “So you don’t trust me enough do you....” “N-No its not that..its just that.....” she says hesitantly trying to explain “Forget it......I understand....” as I finish my sentence me and Ruby continue to walk off. “Sister are you sure helping Ruby is a good idea?” Luna says towards Celestia “If he plans to get rid of Discord then yes, and we will try to see what we can do about the rest of his plans after he does away with him.....now I must be off to inform twilight of their arrival....I hope they make it their all right....” As we walk trying to find an exit we soon notice Canterlot is on a mountainside and both facepalm “I guess we will need to take a train down....” “NO.....lets just scale down the mountain.” Ruby says attempting to keep me following his path “Fine then lets find a spot to scale down...” As we walk towards a non steep area of the mountain we bump into the annoying guard one more “Huh.....oh it’s you......” he says completely unhappy by my appearance. “Oh hey its you again....what’s up?” “I’m following my daily patrols around the town and castle.....now what do you want....” “How bout for starters you tell me your name.” “My name.....why?” he says confused by my request “Because I always want to know the names of people I dislike or who dislike me.” I say tormenting him. “Very well if it will make you leave me alone....my name is Blankwave now off with you.” “I hope that we can be “friends” one day Blank....ta-ta.” I say giving him a smile which he returns with one of his own. We find an area able to be scaled down and proceed to the bottom......unfortunately it doesn’t stay that way as the mountainside grows steep again and I end up sliding down the mountain landing hard on the ground... *Thud* “Ow.....ok then E.N.U. were now?” “Straight forward my boy and we will make it there easily.” Ruby says floating in a straight line. After about two hours I see that we end up in a wasteland like area and then I speak up towards the hopelessly lost Ruby “Ruby...admit it we’re lost...” “NEVER WE ARE NOT LOST!” after we continue forward the sun intensity picks up and Ruby speaks up again “Alright i’m wrong.....we’re lost....and now you’re going to die......” “Yes we are go......WHAT DO YOU MEAN ONLY ME?!” I say annoyed towards Ruby “Because I am a spirit at the moment and you are not.” “If I pass out from the heat......you won’t....be mobile....until I wake up....again...” I say as I fall down. *Thud* “I did not think about that.....” is all Ruby says before getting sucked back in my mind again. I stare at the sun as I soon pass out from the heat.....