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At The Castle of Freindship
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One would think that given all the weirdness in the Everfree, it would entitle a certain trio of little fillies a day off from school. Given the epic encounter against a multi-headed, pony eating, monster; that surely three impressionable young minds would at least be given the day off right?
Yet, the Apple siblings weren't having any of that, and it would be a cold day in Tartarus before the Princess of Friendship allowed anything to get in the way of a pony's education. The Cutie Mark Crusaders had tried to plead their case as the Apples callously rushed them out of bed. Their protests of "just a couple minutes" soundly ignored. They now only had a couple of moments to freshen up and was the sleep from their eyes before they would be escorted to school by the eldest Apple.
"Geeze, you'd think they'd at least let us sleep in a bit," Scootaloo muttered under her breath.
"Fat chance...Twilight, my Bro, and Sis would never let us live it down. Pretty sure this is part of their punishment," Applebloom answered.
"Not to mention we're gonna get an earful from Dimond Tiara," Sweetie Belle injected, electing a groan from the other two Cutie Mark Crusaders.
"I totally forgot about that!" said Scootaloo with a face hoof, "Do you think maybe we can convince Godzilla to come with us to school with us?"
Applebloom looked at her older brother who was giving them a classic "older brother glare", "I don't think so..."
The trio was briskly given lunches, courtesy of Spike, and ushered out the door. Big Mac was tailing the trio all the way to school, to make sure they didn't get into any more mischief. Only once he had marched the trio to the school did he finally leave their side, though he gave them a warning glare before trotting off. Scootaloo stuck her tongue out at the elder Apple once he was out of sight.
"Wish we could get Godzilla here just so we could prove Dimond Tiara wrong," Applebloom said with a huff. Sweetie Belle considered the idea.
"Maybe there is..." the young unicorn murmured "Okay girls I have an idea."
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Meanwhile...back at the Castle of Friendship
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After his endeavor in the forest Godzilla was really hoping for one of his famous millennia-long catnaps, but no such luck. The pony known as Applejack nudged him awake for what reason he could only speculate.
"Yaawwn. What is it equine? I am trying to rest." Godzilla asked somewhat irritably.
"It's nearly noon partner! Ya planning on sleeping in the whole day?" Applejack asked incredulously.
"I've slept much longer than that equine," Godzilla said with a chuckle. Applejack rolled her eyes at that.
"Come on get your lazy, lizard butt up. Me, Twilight, and Spike are gonna show you around Ponyville," Applejack explained. "We figure it could do you some good to show you around the place as thanks for saving us in the forest."
Godzilla considered this, he shuffled off his water fountain bed and stretched his limbs. Twilight and Spike were waiting by the castle entrance.
"I hope you had a good sleep Mr. Godzilla," Twilight said politely. "Though I'm curious as to why you felt the need to sleep in my fountain?"
"See these?" Godzilla pointed toward his gills. "They aren't just for show. Usually, I reside in the deep, dark, depths of the ocean floor. Guess, I just felt a little homesick was all."
"So that's what those were for..." Applejack murmured thinking back to when she was tending to Godzilla's wounds.
Twilight nodded in sympathy, "On behalf of ponykind we are very sorry for the inconvenience that some...overzealous members of our community have brought you."
"By overzealous we mean Trixie." Spike pointed out bluntly. "Just so there's no confusion."
"Ahem...yes. As a Princess of Equestria, it is my job to serve as an ambassador to other species and nations." The Alicorn explained. "So while I work on a way to send you home I thought we could take this time to get to know each other. As you can see even your sleeping accommodations are foreign to us. So please allow us to show you around town, get to know our ways. We'll show you real Equestain hospitality!"
Godzilla shrugged "Sure I got nothing planned now that I'm awake, might as well survey the new territory."
"Well then let's begin our tour of Ponyville!" Twilight said with zeal. Applejack and Spike snickered a bit at the Princesses' enthusiasm but were also excited to show their new friend around town. However, it would seem that they weren't the only ones wanting to greet their new guest. Just as Twilight opened the castle door a pink blur suddenly blurred into existence right in front of them!
"HIIYA! WELCOME TO PONYVILLE!" clamored a Pink Pony cheerfully. The group flinched by the suddenness of the welcome but laughed it off readily enough, all except Godzilla who was unaccustomed to such a odd pony.
"Don't worry partner that's just Pinkie Pie. One of our best friends. She probably just wanted to say 'hi' is all." Applejack explained. Though, Godzilla still had his guard up at the strange pink pony.
"Though, I do wonder how she knew about you?" Twilight inquired.
"Oh, that's easy peasy Twilight! I've been feeling a super, duper, tingly, springy, Pinkie Pie surprise kind of Pinkie sense for the past couple days! I could tell that somepony super important was in town and I couldn't miss it for the world!"
His ego thoughtfully stroked, Godzilla let out a dignified huff, "Yes, well obviously this pony recognizes a creature of importance when she sees one."
"Yep! Which reminds me..." Pinkie said taking a quick moment to fetch a letter. "You are cordially invited to a certified Welcome to Ponyville Extravaganza! Hosted by me Pinkie Pie, premier party pony extraordinaire."
Godzilla smiled in spite of himself, the Pink Ponies enthusiasm was infectious, he caught himself however, and replied. "Yes...well if I have time on my very important schedule....I guess I could come to your little party."
"Great! See you then!" Then as quick as she came the pink blur was gone, no doubt to set up the party arrangements.
"Eyup that's classic Pinkie Pie for ya." Applejack said nodding as if there were nothing out of the ordinary. Twilight quickly took out a notepad and scribbled a quick note while murmuring something about "gotta add this to the schedule."
"So I take it this is...normal around here?" Godzilla inquired.
"Well normal for Pinkie Pie," Applejack conceded. "Anyway we still got that tour to get too, so let's hop to it."
Aside from their encounter with Pinkie Pie the tour through Ponyville was much more subdued. Either of his pony hosts would point out landmarks, and residences. Twilight, in particular, went into depth about some of the nuances and histories of Ponyville, while Applejack gave more of a relaxed, personal view. Spike would interject with his own little pearls of wisdom, surprisingly the little guy was very clued in to the town gossip.
Godzilla found himself slowly beginning to warm up to the quaint little town. Twilight, Applejack, and Spike spoke about their town earnestly and passionately. So much so that Godzilla no longer felt that Ponyville was a strange place to escape from, but as a place where the ponies lived their lives happily. He still longed to go home but he figured the little pony town wasn't so bad.
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Meanwhile...
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Cheerilee was currently lecturing providing a lecture to her class, but the CMC was far too distracted to remember any specifics. Usually, the CMC were rather diligent students, but the events of last night and the inevitable grilling they were sure to receive from Dimond Tiara made the morning unbearable. They caught Tiara giving them a smug look of satisfaction throughout the lecture and was no doubt planning to belittle them as soon as she could, with her crony Silver Spoon giving them mocking gestures as well.
Finally, Scootaloo couldn't take it anymore "Excuse me, Ms. Cheerilee can I be excused to go to the bathroom?"
"Why yes, you may Scootaloo, just remember no dilly-dallying. We have a very important lesson today."
Scootaloo nodded appreciatively and gave a knowing look to Sweetie Belle and Applebloom. They had planned to go find Godzilla during lunch but Scootaloo probably couldn't take the tension. Under their breath they wished her luck, she would have to be fast to come and go without Cheerilee noticing but they had faith in her friend.
As soon as Scootaloo was out of the classroom she shot off like a rocket into town to find Godzilla, he was the only one who would be able to save them from schoolwide humiliation.
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Meanwhile...at Crystal's Restaurant
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Halfway through the impromptu tour of Ponyville the group decided to take a lunch break. The group decided to settle near an outdoor restaurant, with Spike ordering a gem-encrusted slice of pie, Twilight ordering a hayburger, and Applejack ordering a custom "Apple Acre Apple Cobbler". Godzilla ordered a trout with apple slices on the side, winking at Applejack earning him an approving nod in response.
Within no time group were conversing while enjoying their food. Godzilla had an uncanny ability to read the intentions of another creature, and while the Equestrian's could be a little overbearing, but they were ultimately very harmonious creatures. On the other hand, his tour guides found their scaley guest to be rather intriguing, he held a quiet dignity, not unlike the Royal Sisters, yet he could be surprisingly insightful and playful at times.
"You are very different than what I imagined Mr. Godzilla. Considering what happened in the forest I had thought you might be a little more..." Twilight was fishing for the right words.
"Scary," Spike said bluntly while nibbling on his pie.
"Errr...admttedly yes," Twilight admitted. Godzilla let out a hearty laugh in response.
"Well, I hope so! A King has to command respect after all. A King must be fierce in times of war and calm in times of peace. It's how I ruled my domain for so many years."
"See you say that, but how do we really know if you're a king?" Applejack said teasingly.
Godzilla pondered this for a moment then smiled, and glowed his dorsal plates in a bioluminescence display, "You see? Every King has a crown."
"You know Mr. Godzilla. I gotta know because it's been bugging me." Spike said polishing off his pie. "Are you a dragon? Everyone around town seems to think so. Everypony thinks your like my older brother or something."
Godzilla rolled his eyes but looked at how eagerly Spike was looking at him, "Where I come from my kind have many names, I guess we could be referred too as Dragons..."
Applejack seemed to let out a smug smile at the assertion.
"But that isn't entirely correct. We prefer to be called "Titans", my kind are arbiters of our world and we make sure that the world runs smoothly. As King it is my duty to make sure balance is maintained."
Twilight considered his words, "That's sort of like what my friends and I do with the Elements of Harmony."
Godzilla nodded, having heard about the Elements from Applebloom during is stay with the Apples, "So it would seem."
"So...not a dragon?" Spike asked slightly defeated.
Godzilla looked at the small dragon, with a hint of sympathy, "Perhaps not, but based on how fiercely I saw you fight with your fiery breath against our multi-headed foe yesterday, I can tall that you would make a great Titan on my homeworld."
Spike beamed at the compliment and grinned like a foal on Hearth's Warming. Now it was Applejacks turn to question the Titan.
"So do you have any family or...a special sompony back where you come from?" Applejack asked trying to seem casual. Godzilla blinked at specifics of the question but answered.
"There is someone waiting for me back at home. She's brave, fierce, yet kind, and patient. If I'm the King of Titans then doubtless she's my Queen." He said with a gleam of nostalgia.
Applejack seemed taken aback by the response "I see..."
Twilight looked at her friend with a surprised expression, indeed it was a rather blunt question. She had never seen Applejack care about something like a "special somepony" before. Before she could comment on it the group was interrupted.
"Mr. Godzilla! Mr. Godzilla!" they heard a young filly yelling.
They looked to see Scootaloo rushing toward them on her trademark scooter. She hit the brakes just inched from colliding with them, and before anypony could respond jumped at Godzilla.
"Mr.Godzilla you gotta come to school with me quick!" she urged.
"Is there some sort of monster attack?" Godzilla asked wondering what could whip the filly into such a frenzy.
"What? No nothing like that! See, we made a deal that you were a super, duper impressive guy to Dimond Tiara who's a real jerk, and we need you to come to school to prove her wrong, and prove us right so you gotta come right away! Let's go, go go!" the filly said practically trying to pull him to the school (with little effect given how heavy he was).
Godzilla blinked. "You're adorable but I didn't understand a word you said."
Applejack rolled her eyes and explained, "Just means our little fillies got in over their head, again. You think they would have learned their lesson after last night?"
Scootaloo flinched at the accusation but retorted, "This was before all that. Please if you don't come along we'll never hear the end of it!"
To her surprise, it was Spike to her defense. "She's got a point. I've heard of that Diamond Tiara, she's a mini-terror. Not Hydra level of course" he said clarifying to Godzilla, "but definitely a bully if ever I've seen one."
Godzilla let out a huff of smoke, "I'm not really a fan of bullies."
"Yea! When you show up she'll be so sorry!" Scootaloo said in triumph. She could practically imagine the look on Diamond Tiara's face when Godzilla showed up.
Twilight being the practical one decided to rationalize the situation. "Looks like you fillies got yourselves into another sticky situation." The Princess said levitated the young pegasus, "Honestly, what am I going to do with you three? You're supposed to be at school right now."
"Errr...I'm actually on a bathroom break right now..." Scootaloo said hoping the admission would lighten Twilight's mood. The alicorn sighed, bemoaning the idea that such a young mind would degrade the sacred trust of academia, it was heartbreaking.
"Well, then I think your "break" is just about up. Back to class little filly." Twilight ordered sternly. Scootaloo gave Godzilla a pleading look, just before Twilight teleported her back to the school entrance. Godzilla thought about the little filly, she was acting like she was in mortal peril but wasn't and it confused him.
"I'm confused why is she so scared of another pony if it's not a monster?" Godzilla asked.
Spike shook his head ruefully, "Sometimes monsters come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes you can't just "fight" them away."
This was a rather foreign concept to Godzilla. He could always fight away any of his concerns. There was a simplicity in fighting for your life. You either won or you lost, that's all there is to it.
"Perhaps the young filly should fight this bully," Godzilla declared, "Only by fighting can one maintain peace."
Twilight was surprised by this remark. It would seem that in spite of his cordial and polite tone he harbored some rather archaic thinking. Just for a moment, she wondered what kind of world he was from to make him think fighting was always the answer. She cleared her head of such thoughts and decided to explain.
"Here in Equestria, we believe that Friendship is the key to solving conflicts, not fighting". Twilight explained.
Godzilla's eyes narrowed. He remembered now why the ponies annoyed him, their insistence on Friendship alone would be the doom of them.
"I may be a stranger to these lands but I know this. There are monsters out there, and the only way to keep them at bay is to fight them off. You ponies are gentle and lead simple lives. However, if you don't fight when trouble comes at your door you will not make it far."
He spoke clearly and objectively. Applejack as the "Element of Honesty" could tell that he meant every word. Spike was astonished, he thought that Godzilla was like a superhero from one of his comics, but now couldn't help but see him as one of the residents of the Dragon Lands. Twilight for the briefest of instances felt a cold shudder run down her spine, but it passed as quickly as it came.
"We ponies fight only as a last resort Godzilla. Yet, we also believe in helping one another. Which is why I was about to suggest we make our way over to the school anyway, just to check-in."
Godzilla cocked an eyebrow but didn't disagree "Well you are leading me on this tour after all. So let us commence with it. I am learning more and more about you Equestrian's all the time." he mused.
Spike and Applejack quickly got Twilight's attention. "Are we sure taking him to the school is a good idea?" Spike asked.
"I've known him longest and he's always itching for a fight..." Applejack mentioned.
Twilight looked at Godzilla the supposed King of Monsters and then at her friends, then she remembered what he said to her the night before. He had tried to encourage her, to motivate her. Somehow he knew just the right words to say. Twilight knew he was scary looking, that he could be a bit gruff, but deep down she knew he was a good creature.
She smiled and looked at her friends "I believe in Godzilla".
"Besides I've heard of Diamond Tiara too, and it would be nice to knock her down a peg," Twilight said with a wink. Applejack and Spike chuckled and they decided to trust Twilight's judgment.
"You were being all stern with Scootaloo just to make her nervous, weren't you?" Applejack said smugly, "Soon as you heard she was getting bullied you wanted to rush right on over too."
Twilight gave an innocent expression "What? No, I'm just acting as an ambassador to a foreign dignitary, and if we do happen to show him the school and if said "Diamond Tiara" happened to be spooked who could blame us?"
Spike gave his adoptive sister a gentle nudge "You can be real devious when you want to be Twilight."
"Well we do still got a couple of places to visit before we reach the school though," Twilight admitted, "We should get there just as school ends."
"Gonna make the CMC sweat a bit huh," Spike commented.
Twilight nodded, "They should know better than to skip on their academics like that."
"Errr...is it okay if we make a quick pit stop by Rarity's place?" Spike asked timidly, but then added, "Afterall we should introduce him to all our friends if he's staying here for a while."
Twilight and Applejack let out a knowing grin but stayed composed "Certainly, Spike we can stop by Rarity's place."
Spike let out a little fist pump of triumph and the group cleared their plates to continue the tour.
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Meanwhile back at the School...
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Scootaloo had been transported back to school with little fanfare from Twilight. The little filly was annoyed that she was just whisked away before she could fully plead her case. Scoots knew that rushing back into town would be futile, and she was cutting it close with her "bathroom break" as it was. She just had to hope that Godzilla could find it in his heart to come to the school otherwise, Dimond Tiara would never let them hear the end of it.
She went back to class unsure of her little excursion. Her two compatriots looked to her for reassurance but Scoots could only give them an unsure expression. As soon as she got to her desk she saw a note with a crude drawing of herself with the words "Liar, liar hooves on fire" written above. Scoots groaned in annoyance.
After a while, the lecture ended and the students were free for recess. Sweetie and Applebloom immediately rushed to their friend for an update on the Godzilla situation.
"So is he coming or not?" Applebloom asked.
"Yea, Dimond Tiara's been extra annoying today," Sweetie elaborated. "She'll hold this over us forever if he doesn't show up."
Scootaloo was about to explain but was interrupted by a pompous laugh.
"Well, well well. Looks like you blank flanks were just a bunch of liars after all," Diamond Tiara taunted, who was shadowed by Silver Spoon snickering at her friends "witty" remark.
"Nu-uh! He's just...running late..." Scootaloo interjected.
"Yea he'll definitely be here. He's gonna come and show you!" Sweetie added.
"Yea you'll be sorry then. Mr. Godzilla is a super tough monster guy and will show you a thing or too" Applebloom stated confidently.
Diamond Tiara gave them a bored look and looked at her hoof dismissively "Oh I'm sure your imaginary friend will show us. Isn't that right Silver Spoon?"
"Yea your totally real friend. Figures you losers would have to make up your friends" Silver Spoon added spitefully.
"He will show up he's our friend and he'll definitely show up!" Applebloom declared stamping her hoof in emphasis.
"If he doesn't show up by the end of the day then you three will be known as the Lying Blank Flanks" Diamond Tiara said gleefully.
"Yea Lying Blank Flanks! Lying Blank Flanks" Silver Spoon chanted.
The rest of the schoolyard joined in the taunting because fillies are like piranas you see and swarm when they see weakness. The CMC tried to defend themselves but the mocking chant continued completely humiliating the trio. Finally, the group dispersed leaving Dimond Tiara and Silver Spoon smiling at their defeat.
"Just think if your friend doesn't show up you'll go down in our school's history as the Lying Blank Flanks" Dimond Tiara mocked. Then left with her cohort smug in the satisfaction that the three fillies were utterly humiliated.
"Oh, she's the worst!" Sweetie declared. Her friends nodding in agreement.
"So is he coming?" Sweetie asked Scootaloo. Scootaoo explained that she did get to ask Godzilla to come to the school, but that Twilight teleported her away before he could confirm that he would come. Applebloom's expression lit up.
"He'll come I just know it."
"Yea I'm sure he'll come too" Sweetie emphasized.
Scootaloo was surprised to see how much faith her friends had in Godzilla. Sure he helped them in the forest but would he just help them out now just because they asked?
"I know that fella. He's kinda mean-looking but deep down he's a friend I just know it!" Applebloom said with conviction. With that, the bell for class rang and the trio headed back to class with hope in their friend Godzilla.
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Godzilla and co. were nearing the Carasol Boutique, homeplace to the Element of Generosity. Spike had been going on and on about this particular pony. The way the hatchling had been going on you would think this pony was a goddess herself.
"Twitterpated," Godzilla mused to himself, "the youngling is absolutely infatuated."
"So as I was saying Rarity really is a wonderful pony. One of the most generous, kind, beautiful...err I mean generous, did I say generous yet?"
"Once or twice" Applejack commented casually. Twilight and Applejack were well versed in this routine and smiled knowingly at each other.
"Yes, well she is the element of Generosity Spike," Twilight said playfully nuzzling him.
Spike huffed and muttered under his breath, "well it's true."
Godzilla decided to take this moment to impart some of his sage wisdom onto the young hatchling. He knelt down to him and looked the youngster in the eye.
"Look here's what you do. You walk over to her, look her in the eyes and say I'm a big strong male your an attractive female we should get to know each other..."
"Hey, Mister Spike is still a baby dragon," Twilight said adopting an older sisterly tone.
"My point is..."
"Yea besides our Spike is a gentledrake and ain't gonna say something like that." Applejack added bro-hoofing Twilight.
Spike was feeling rather flustered and blushing fiercely, "Nu, no, nu...I could never say those things..."
"Look you don't have to say it like that," Godzilla conceded. "What's important is confidence. Remember you took on a Hydra yesterday so you can definitely ask this pony out."
Godzilla then knocked on the Carousel Boutique and urged the hatchling in front. In a manner of moments a graceful, ivory unicorn answered the door.
"Oh, why Good Evening Darlings. What brings you to my humble abode this fine day," the unicorn said with the utmost elegance.
Poor, Spike didn't have a chance.
"Oh errr...Hi, Rarity we were just in the neighborhood. You know doing things. Seeing things, err. This is our pal Godzilla. I mean we only meet him yesterday but he's definitely a stand-up guy! We were showing him around town you know how it is."
"maybe courting wasn't as easy as I remembered..." Godzilla murmured under his breath. However, if Rarity was at all perturbed by the dragon's greeting she didn't outwardly show it. Indeed, she seemed rather amused if anything.
"Well do come in. Any friend of Spike is a friend of mine." Rarity said cordially welcoming her guests into the Carasol Boutique.
Godzilla took the time to look around the unicorn's dwellings. He has accustomed to a rather spartan lifestyle himself, aside from the occasional idol to his honor, but this pony was on a different level. Every square inch of the place was decorated with some type of fabric, cloth, or ornament.
"Well this place really is...fancy," Godzilla said bluntly.
"Why I'll take that as a compliment darling," Rarity beamed, "So what brings you to our humble town if I might ask? I gather that you are not from around here. Given that my compatriots are taking time from their busy schedules to give you the grand tour I suspect that you must be a creature of some renown."
"It's complicated Rarity," Twilight expressed. "Our friend Godzilla is a long way from home, and we just wanted to make sure that he is comfortable here for now."
"I see..." Rarity said in a thoughtful tone. She gave Godzilla a glance over, her curiosity had been piqued.
"Forgive me for asking but you wouldn't happen to be one of Spike's dragon friends would you?" Rarity inquired. Godzilla gave an annoyed huff, but Spike spoke up.
"Actually, he's not from the dragon lands. He's from very far away and we're trying to get him home" Spike clarified.
"Oh, the poor dearie!" Rarity exclaimed, "You must be quite homesick. Well, now I see why my friends have taken the time to show you around the place."
"Eyup we just wanted him to feel more at home is all" Applejack added.
Godzilla then looked to Rarity, "I'm new to your ways so I'm curious. Why do you have so many garments? Surely you equines don't need such things"
"Why darling there are few pleasures in life more fulfilling than designing the perfect ensemble for a grateful client," the fashionista said passionately.
"Is that so?" Godzilla replied somewhat skeptical.
"Oh of course. You see darling sometimes making another pony more fabulous can feel even better than just making yourself feel fabulous. Why just look at your golden ornaments adorning your wrists, they are positively fab darling."
Godzilla's mood soured a bit, and he snarled.
"Oh my did I say something wrong?" Rarity said wondering if she had mentioned some kind of cultural taboo.
"No Rarity, it's a long story but let's just say Godzilla might not have the greatest memories of his bracelets" Twilight informed her friend.
"Oh dear, I am quite sorry I didn't mean to offend."
"That's alright equine. You couldn't have known. Though I suppose I understand the gesture," Godzilla said examining his wrists. In spite of the bondage they represented, they were very pretty trinkets. However, this would not satisfy Rarity, for she felt that she must do something to settle this grievous transgression.
"Idea!" she chimed. "Why don't I create your very own ensemble! An outfit that really displays your inner fabulous nature."
"Well...I don't really wear garments," Godzilla replied, "I haven't worn one my entire life in fact."
"Well, then this one shall be a very special outfit indeed. I shall bring all my artistic talent to this endeavor. I swear by my word as a fashionista I shall construct an outfit that you will find positively divine!"
"You might as well let her do this partner. Trust me she ain't gonna leave you be till she makes you an outfit." Applejack counseled.
"Why not?" Godzilla shrugged, "I agreed to this little tour to learn about you ponies anyway so might as well embrace the culture."
"Excellent!" Rarity exclaimed joyfully.
Before the Titan could react the fashionista was upon him with measuring tools and sewing equipment. The next few minutes were filled with the poking and prodding of the eager pony to get Godzilla's precise measurements, all the while asking him questions like his favorite color, fabric, and even some of his stylistic preferences. Luckily, Twilight and Spike were there to give him feedback because his knowledge of garments was approximately zero. Finally, Rarity seemed satisfied with a handful of notes and measurements.
"I shall get this arrangement to you as soon as possible darling! Although I will need a model for reference..."
Godzilla gave a pleading look to Spike, he really didn't want to have the pony poking him with her strange devices. Luckily for him, Spike was more than willing to spend even more time with Rarity.
"I can stay as a model. Godzilla and I probably have similar proportions. That way they can continue on the tour and we can get the outfit ready."
"A wonderful idea Spike. Now chop, chop we have a lot of work to do if we want to get this design ready!"
Spike gave a dutiful salute and that left the others to finish their tour.
"You ponies are an excitable lot," Godzilla commented, feeling slightly exhausted by the fashionista's antics.
"She just wants you to feel welcome," Twilight responded. "We all do. I know you didn't ask to be here but..."
"We hope that if you get to see around the place you'll feel more comfortable." Applejack finished with a hit of hope.
The group was finally nearing the School and just as Twilight predicted they had arrived just as the school day was ending. A small congression of young fillies was gathered around the front of the building. They were surrounding the CMC and they were chanting something. The CMC looked depressed with their expressions downcast and their ears tucked down in shame. Godzilla had only known these fillies for a short time but for some reason, his blood was boiling at the sight.
"This must be the work of those bullies they were talking about," Godzilla growled.
He was about ready to march right into the group and show them whose boss, but then Applejack intervened.
"Woah there, partner. No need to fly off the handle. Sometimes you need to use wrench instead of a hammer."
"I have no idea what that means..." Godzilla said bluntly.
"Just follow our lead," Twilight clarified.
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The CMC had been dreading the final bell to class because they knew the ridicule that was to come. Just like clockwork once the bell rung a whole horde of fillies had surrounded them to chant them their newly christened title of "Liar Blank Flanks". Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon stood amongst the crowd like proud conductors of their handiwork. Even worse was the fact that it looked like Godzilla wasn't going to show up after all. The trio of fillies didn't think it could get any worse. Just then they heard Twilight and Applejack come to pick them up. The appearance of two adults stifled the chanting a bit but a couple of the kids still snickered and gave mocking glares.
"We're here to pick you three up and make sure you don't get into any more trouble," Twilight announced in a stern voice.
"Yup it's home for you three." Applejack said matching the alicorn's tone.
The CMC didn't even have the heart to argue, they somberly began to follow them away from the school. However, Diamond Tiara couldn't resist jeering over her enemies one last time.
"Can't wait to see your new Friend tomorrow Blank Flanks!"
Just then a nearby bush began to smoke. It was pulsing with an ominous blue aura, and the stench of ozone filled the air.
Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon instantly stopped smiling. Their expression turned to that of terror.
"This is some kind of trick! Those losers were lying about meeting a monster..." Diamond Tiara stammered in fear.
This didn't stop a loud guttural growl from emitting from the bush. Now with burning eyes glaring at the fillies.
The duo shrieked in terror, "Ahh it's the monster! Those losers were right! There is a monster!"
Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon took off screaming and running in terror away from the burning bush of doom. While Applejack and Twilight were laughing. This left the CMC rather confused.
"Say what's going on here?" Applebloom asked.
"Yea what's the big idea," Sweetie interjected.
"Guys I think he decided to come after all" Scootaloo realized.
Just as she said that Godzilla jumped out and roared at the rest of the class who hadn't run in terror. Their reactions were just as fearful as the bullies before them. With the whole lot of them screaming in terror.
Godzilla then gave a menacing smile, "So I hear you little ponies were giving my friends some trouble?"
The group of students cowered in fear stammering, trying to justify their behavior. Until Applejack finally spoke up.
"Alright partner you gave them a good spook. That's enough before the fillies wet themselves or something."
Godzilla relented and walked up to the CMC, "You three showed up in the forest for me, so this is the least I can do."
Applebloom gave her scaley friend a big hug, "I knew you wouldn't let us down."
Sweetie Belle joined the hug followed by Scootaloo, he really pulled through for them in the end.
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After visiting the school Twilight and Applejack thought it fitting to end the tour at Sweet Apple Acres. All things considered, the day had been a success. Twilight only regretted that Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash weren't around to meet Godzilla, due to them being out of town. Regardless, Godzilla seemed to have enjoyed the tour and that was the important thing. However, they had one last surprise in store for their new visitor. Just as they reached Sweet Apple Acres a familiar pink blur whizzed right up to the group.
"Well, it took you long enough slowpokes! We've been waiting all day for you!" Pinkie Pie said excitedly. The Party pony quickly ushered Twilight, Applejack, and the CMC into the barn. Godzilla was about to follow but Pinkie stopped him.
"Not yet, you! First, you got to put on this blindfold," the pink pony said with a smile.
Godzilla grumbled something about the silly pony customs but did as he was told. He was led into the barn and his blindfold was removed.
Welcome to Ponyville, Godzilla!
Godzilla was greeted to see a whole menagerie of ponies with wide smiles, he saw the CMC, Twilight, and Applejack of course. But also Spike and Rarity who apparently beat their group to the farm. He even saw Granny Smith and Big Macintosh there as well. Even some other ponies they had meet along the tour.
"What is all this?" Godzilla asked in shock.
"It's your, Welcome to Ponyville party, silly! I promised earlier today that I would make you a party, so all day the Apples and I have been getting the preparations ready. Twilight would keep you busy with the tour while we set up the party!" Pinkie Pie explained with a jovial smile.
Godzilla was dumbfounded, to think that the ponies would go out of their way for a creature they hardly knew was mindboggling, "I don't know what to say."
"You don't have to say anything let's party!" Pinkie Pie said giddily. Before he could protest he was surrounded by the ponies all gathered to welcome their scaley visitor to their humble little town.
The party was jovial and welcoming with everyone doing their best to welcome Godzilla. Stories of Godzilla's daring exploits in the Lava Pits against the Chimera and in the Everfree against the Hydra were told; with the CMC and Spike even got so excited during the retelling they couldn't help but "re-create" some scenes in a mock play much to the enjoyment of the adult audience in attendance.
The Apples had provided a wide assortment of apple-related foodstuff of course, but the buffet also had a wide variety of other Ponyville delicacies. One such delicacy was a special kind of drink, the equine named Berry Punch challenged him in a duel to see who could consume more.
Not one to take a challenge lying down Godzilla accepted and after consuming two barrels of the mysterious concoction Berry Twist gave a big grin and declared him the winner. Apparently the equines thought this was quite an achievement, though Godzilla wasn't sure why. However, praise was praise and he soaked it in like rain.
Finally, as the night began to rap up Rarity and Spike announced that they had a very special gift for him.
"On behalf, of everypony we welcome you to Ponyville, and bequeath to you this gift as an appreciation for saving our family," Rarity said regally. Spike smiled and handed Godzilla the fruit of their labor. The titan made short work of the wrapping but what was inside shocked him.
It was the costume they had been working on for the better part of the day, and it was a wonder to behold. The gift was a long, ornate samurai robe, dotted with green emeralds, adorned with tasteful shoulder blades. Godzilla looked at the garb in awe, the thought that the ponies would give such a masterful present to him was almost overwhelming.
Spike then explained "Me and Rarity were trying to think of a piece that you would like. We figured that a guy like you would be really into warrior stuff, so one afternoon later we came up with this. Do you like it?"
In response, Godzilla immediately put on the robe and struck a pose.
"This pleases the King!" he said flashing a fierce grin.
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The Castle of Friendship
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Twilight has snuck off some time ago, seeing that Godzilla was happy and being taken care of by the party-goers. The party brought back some nice memories of her own Welcome to Ponvville party back in the day. However, as a Princess, she had other duties to attend to. One of them was waiting for her at the Castile.
She swiftly made her way to the Castle infirmary, the comatose pegasi still in a deep slumber, and Trixie Lulamoon still loyalty waiting by her side. Twilight would have almost found the sight endearing if it weren't for the fact that Trixie was to blame for this whole fiasco.
"How is Ditsy doing? Any progress?" Twilight asked. Trixie merely scoffed.
"The same as this morning, thanks for asking Princess," Trixie said with venom. Twilight rolled her eyes, not at all surprised by the unicorns snark.
"I spent time with your monster Trixie. Gave him the grand tour. He was a perfect gentleman the entire time," Twilight said to the unicorn smugly. Trixie flashed the Alicorn a look of scorn.
"You don't know him like I do Twilight."
"Oh? Care to enlighten me?"
Trixie shivered as if recalling a bad memory.
"...he's a monster Twilight. I've never felt anything like it, and now I'm bonded to him. I felt his power when I first summoned him, and again in the Everfree...he's more dangerous than you know. He's calm for now...but if he ever gets those shackles off permanently we will all be in grave danger."
The unicorn's snark had been replaced with genuine fear. Twilight glared at the unicorn, it was apparent that she obviously feared Godzilla. After all, she did summon him to Equestria, and she might just fear his wrath. However, the way she spoke sounded more ominous. Twilight gave an exhausted exhale.
"Try to get some sleep Trixie" Twilight said simply leaving the unicorn with her thoughts. She headed to her room with her own set of thoughts, staring wistfully at the ceiling. After some time she heard her room door open ever so slightly.
"So how was the party?"
Spike smiled "It was great. Everyone had a really great time. Let me tell you the big guy can really hold his drink, though I think Berry Punch let him have that one."
"And your little "collaboration" with Rarity?"
"Oh, that was an excellent touch! Gotta say the inspiration form the Land of the Rising Sun was an inspired touch, and with Rarity's skill the piece really came together well. I'd say operation make Godzilla feel Welcome to Equestria is a rousing success!"
Twilight smiled but then a thought occurred to her "We ought to tell the princesses about our visitor tomorrow, though."
"Oh, Cripes! I nearly forgot!" the dragon said rummaging through his bed. "Ah here it is. Sorry, I forgot, this is a letter from the Princesses. I know it says 'urgent' but you went through A LOT yesterday and I wanted to give you some time to recuperate."
Twilight was perturbed that her number one assistant was withholding something so important.
"Spike! You should've known better," she reprimanded immediately taking the letter.
Spike winced and gave a shy nod "Sorry Twilight. I figured after what happened in the forest we all needed some time to think about the situation..."
Twilight however didn't respond, her face had gone pale from the contents of the letter. Spike looked at his adoptive sister in worry.
"Twilight! Are you okay? What is it Twilight?"
He didn't get a response because before he could react, Twilight Sparkle had vanished in a puff of magic.