//------------------------------// // First Day Of School // Story: What if Goku Landed in Equestria as a Baby? // by Desert Tortoise 22 //------------------------------// Many moons have passed since that fateful night. Lunar had grown taller, not much but taller since he arrived. Since he would often tear down curtains for warmth and for fun, Leafy thought it best to ask around to see if anypony could stitch him together some garb he would find suitable. It was doable. A challenge to say the least for even the best in Canterlot. Leafy found and was happy to pay a prestigious boutique to craft something the boy would be comfortable in. The end result was slightly baggy as nopony had ever seen anything quite like the patterns Leafy described to them. They all scoffed at first saying this must be for some kind of play. Perhaps something for a school or something. Surely such a creature couldn't actually exist. The most shocking part came when Leafy had brought Lunar in to be fitted. Every single pony had dropped what they were doing, customers ceased to look at the latest trends and all eyes were fixated on Lunar. Of course, Lunar didn't mind the attention too much but he was… less than tactful in any given social situation despite numerous lectures from Leafy, captain Goldshield, the kitchen staff, the janitorial crews, literally anything that breathed. Ya know, the standard fare. Lunar tugged on tails, shook hooves without being prompted, and, to be fair, he did think he was being polite in his own naïve way. The ponies in the boutique found him exotic yet adorably charming. After the fitting, the clothes were a bit more comfortable, though not even the best seamstresses in the boutique could meet such a dramatic challenge. Lunar now wore a purple shirt with blue pants. A black belt was added to keep said pants up and to add flair, a white lining was stitched along the edges of the belt. Both Lunar and Leafy thanked the boutique staff and were on their way back to the castle. In the years Lunar had spent at the castle under Leafy Breeze's care, he had made… "friends" with the guards at Canterlot castle. By "friends", of course he was having his daily exercise routine that Leafy instilled. Of which was completed as always, a literal hundred times over in minutes followed by playing a few mischievous pranks on some unsuspecting guards. His favorite to prank was of course Captain Goldshield. He was the trickiest to catch, for lack of better term, off guard. Surprisingly, the captain had no qualms about these pranks despite how he would treat Lunar after he performed them. He saw it as his own way of contributing to the boy's education that he must always look for creative and unexpected ways to clear a path to victory. At least that's what he always tells him in not so many words. Leafy had settled into his role as a commanding officer in the royal guard after many accomplished missions for the princess. Not all of which could be fully attributed to him but Lunar found it fun to tag along and not tell Leafy he was really there. When Leafy did find out, Lunar did get a scolding but he was nonetheless grateful for his aid and asked if he would one day want to join the guard himself. Lunar declined every time. He had way too much fun exploring, running and the one thing he loved most, which was the reason Leafy always asked him, fighting. He didn't fight to hurt anyone. Lunar was far too kind for that. A far cry from the wild and feral beast of the Everfree forest found so many moons ago would have led you to believe. No no, Lunar would get this look in his eyes whenever he saw one of three things. A challenge, a fight, and of course his favorite time of the day: "Lunar…" Captain Goldshield spoke with a knowing tone that simply made Lunar that much more excited to take his target on. Lunar pounces from the shadows with a loud roar. The captain steps aside, horn aglow and grabs him midair with his magic. "Lunar what did I tell you?" Captain Goldshield asks as he holds Lunar upside down, looking him squarely in the eyes. Lunar flails about trying to regain his footing but to no avail. The Captain smiles and shakes his head, setting Lunar down gently. Of course, he is still swinging around and slips right on his bottom. "You can't just scream like that when you're attacking. You'll give yourself away. Try better next time okay?" Goldshield smiles and winks at the boy. "Aw but I almost had ya that time. I bet if I could do magic like you, I'd get ya good." Lunar grins. "Well lad, you can't expect to just learn magic. It's something Unicorns like Leafy and I are born with. Just like Pegasi are gifted with wings to fly through the skies and Earth Ponies are gifted with the strength to tend our lands. "I know… I'm still faster though right?" Lunar asks excited. "Not fast enough, haha." Goldshield grabs Lunar and rubs his head playfully. If only you knew just how fast you really are though. I really think you're holding back sometimes kiddo. Goldshield ponders to himself. "Well I gotta go check on these new recruits we got coming in today. Hear there's one of 'em that could give me a run for my money. Maybe you wanna come take a look? Could end up being my replacement one day. Unless of course you wanna come for the job instead, eh Lunar?" The Captain nudges him. "No way! I don't wanna stand and do boring walks all day." Lunar sticks his tongue out. "Hey now, no disrespect Lunar." "Sorry Captain Goldshield." "I'll forgive it this time. Dismissed!" Lunar hops a few feet in the air and starts to dart away getting a good distance before Goldshield calls out to him. "Oh, and Lunar?" "Yeah Goldy?!" "That's Captain son! Anyway, if you're looking for something to do, Leafy will be guarding the Princess's entrance test to the school for gifted unicorns today. Go and check that out if you get bored instead of breaking the training grounds again will ya?" "Will do Goldy… I mean Captain Goldy!" And with that, Lunar vanishes as if he sped faster than any Wonderbolt. Goldshield shakes his head and walks away. "I swear that kid gets more terrifying by the day. Gets stronger and faster every time. I bet he could give the new bolts a run for their money if he could fly. Especially that one the Captain's groomin' to take her place. Fire somethin'…" Lunar was zipping along the corridors of Canterlot Castle, challenging himself to go faster and faster with each push of his feet. The true challenge he always tried his best to do was to control his stopping as best and as fast he could to the best of his abilities. As he passes by the guarded room where Princess Celestia's entrance test was being held, Lunar's senses almost go into slow motion as a sound in the far distance, a very brief yet powerful shockwave, is felt under his feet and to Lunar, the air as he moves. A loud noise comes from behind the doors but stops a few moments later. Lunar thought nothing of it as the Princess was behind those doors and from what he could tell, there'd be nothing to worry about so long as she was there. But his curiosity does get the better of him. While Lunar could easily just ask to go through the door to see what was happening, he instead tries to see just how fast he can get outside and to the window on the other side. The answer of course, was extremely quickly. In fact, it seemed as if Lunar was feeling even faster than before. He'd never felt this excited to see something he didn't know but something drew him to it so he felt extra motivated. Fortunately, Lunar was able to just barely catch a glimpse of the ponies inside the room before the filly taking the test had left with her family. He quickly darts back, trying to make it back before the door opens as a challenge to himself. However… "YES YES YES YES! YES YES YES YES! I DID IT! I… WAHHHHHH!!!" a purple unicorn filly hops excitedly out the door before meeting with a very fast and uncontrolled Lunar dashing full speed towards her. CRASH! The filly hits Lunar right in the gut and both roll, twist and slingshot straight into a them-sized hole in a nearby wall. "Hey there! I'm Lunar, what's your name? I thought I felt and heard something really cool back there? Was that big shake you? What'd you do to do that?" The filly's eyes were spinning but she shakes her head and tries to regain her senses. She sees about four Lunars before her eyes stop swirling. "W…What… WHAT ARE YOU!!!! GAHHH!!!!" The purple filly unicorn screams as she falls to the floor and backs away. Lunar pops himself out of the wall and circles the filly curiously. “Like I said, I’m Lunar. What’s your name?” Lunar asks as he sneaks up quickly behind her and pulls on her tail. The purple unicorn filly shivers at this invasion of personal space. “GAH! STOP DOING THAT!” She grabs her tail and curls up holding it. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a purple unicorn yet. You are purple right? Leafy keeps telling me I get some colors mixed up during lessons.” Lunar grins as if he’s proud even if he gets it wrong. “Sweet Celestia! Lunar what are you doing!” “Twilight are you ok!?” A group of voices rush over to the two who were much much farther away than they had realized. Leafy and two Unicorns, a blue one and a gray one rushed beside him. “Oh my gosh I am so sorry! Are you ok? Please accept our deepest apologies! Lunar! What do you have to say to these nice folks?” Leafy takes his guards helmet off and bows profusely. “Sorry.” Lunar states bluntly and quickly. “LUNAR!” “It’s... it’s quite alright. It looks like Twilight’s just a little surprised is all.” The blue male unicorn says as he brushes the filly off. “Oh believe me, her and her brother have had WAYYYY worse back at home.” The gray female unicorn rolls her eyes and laughs. “Still, he acted irresponsibly and we’d like to apologize sincerely," Leafy stresses the last word, glaring at Lunar. "for the trouble we’ve caused you. Perhaps we can make it up to you with a tour of the castle or to see the guards entrance exams?” The filly’s eyes brighten and a slow but wide smile forms on her face. “OH MY GOSH CAN WE GO PLEASE!” Twilight pleads. “I suppose it’d be ok, but don’t think I don't see right through you.” The blue unicorn, her father Nightlight rubbed her head. “If we go with them, you’ll promise to behave and not disturb your brother’s exam?” The gray unicorn, her mother Velvet asks with a firm tone. Twilight sits up straight and puts a hoof to her chest and a hoof in the air and takes a deep breath. “I promise.” She opens one eye. “Can we go now! PLEASE!!!???” Twilight shakes her mother and father’s legs. “Alright then, I guess we’ll take you up on that offer. Besides, it’ll be good for Twilight to spend a little more time with some... I’m sorry and don’t mean to be rude, but what exactly are you? Some kind of scaleless dragon? I’ve never seen one with a mane before.” Nightlight asks as he examines Lunar. Lunar shrugs nonchalantly. “I dunno, but Goldy calls me 'kiddo', the kitchen staff calls me 'get back you', the Princess calls me-” “THE PRINCESS?!” They all drop their jaws. Leafy face-hoofs and shakes his head. “Yeah, she’s really nice and tells really good stories.” Lunar smiles “Well that’s enough small talk, isn’t it Lunar? Haha. Why don’t we just head on over to those exams and you can tell us more about your son?” Leafy laughs nervously as he tries shooing Lunar to move. The day goes by quick. Lunar continues to try to befriend Twilight but to no avail. He’s not even sure if that’s her full name as she barely says a word to him the entire day. She spends most of her time looking at brochures, books and basically any form of literature she can find as if to completely avoid speaking to anypony, let alone Lunar. After all was said and done, everypony said their goodbyes and headed home for the evening. Lunar got changed into his night time clothes and wrapped himself up for bed before Leafy comes in to check on him. “You up, Lunar?” No response. “Hey, sorry about yelling earlier. I know it’s hard talking to other ponies when you’re so different. I shouldn’t have snapped at you. I’m sure you didn’t mean any harm. Come find me if you need anything, ok buddy?” “Ok Leafy.” Lunar peeks his head out from under the sheets. After leaving, Lunar hops out of bed and leans on the windowsill, staring up at the brightness of the moon. “I really wanted to talk with that filly today. I don’t get to see that many around here. They’re always at school or something. I can’t do magic, or do things like the other ponies do so they had to take me out 'cause I kept breaking things in the classrooms.” Lunar sighs. Lunar’s tail wags slowly back and forth as he focuses his attention further on the moon. “Wow, the moon sure is bright tonight. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it so...” BUP-PUMP. BUP-PUMP. BUP-PUMP. “Hey Lunar, about that chat? How about you and I go take a walk down to the kitch......en?”