"AAAAAAA!" They all screamed before bolting into different directions.
The six of them all ran in different directions in two groups and all of them tried to look behind them, hoping that strange being didn't follow either one of them. That was until they crashed into something.
All six of them looked up and noticed that they were finally regrouped which was awesome! However...
The shadow continued to loom over the six of them, quietly eyeing the ponies. The creature with six feet was still standing there, with a glare that would have anypony shaking in their hooves They all screamed once again and ran in different directions once more.
After a few minutes of running, they bumped into each other once again and all caught their breaths. However, the strange creature was still right there.
This went on for an hour as the ponies desperately tried to outrun the creature only to return right in front of him.
Exhausted, all of them were laying in a pile on the ground with Twilight on top. The creature began to approach the ponies, which made Twilight roll down to the ground and create a barrier to protect her friends from this demonic pony.
"You...You won't hurt my friends you..!" She said, out of breath and exhausted like her friends. "If...If you don't back up... We'll use the elements of harmony against you..!"
The creature tilted its head, confused as to what the unicorn was talking about. She could tell that the creature opened its mouth but... Nothing made sense.
All that came out of his mouth was a loud cry, causing Twilight to push her head down from the noise. It kept on making those noises causing the others to complain too.
"Ngh- Stop that!" Twilight said, hoping the creature would listen. When it continued to make that noise, she fired a small beam of magic at it, hoping that would stop the creature.
And it did, however. He stared with his menacing red eyes, she could tell she made a mistake and angered this being. Although she was ready to defend her exhausted friends even if she was exhausted herself.
"Twi... Why'd you do that!?" Applejack asked, trying to get up on her hooves to help Twilight.
"It was just being obnoxious and it wouldn't listen to me!" She said as she watched the rest of her friends stand up as well.
Rainbow caught her breath and began to fly next to her friends. "Well, if you're gonna start a fight, we'll help you out-"
"Yeah! Cuz that's what friends do!" Pinkie said, returning to her cheery self.
The main six were all back up on their hooves and ready to face against this strange being before it let out another loud cry, causing them all to attempt to cover their ears.
Giratina couldn't help but be a bit angered, all it did was try to ask for information and now this purple unicorn tried to strike and her friends are joining her too? He was a little frustrated over why they did not just give him answers although he kept his anger all to himself and continued to stare at all of them. However he did pick up on what they were saying, he began to calm down, realizing that they couldn't understand him.
As the main six began to prepare themselves, Giratina attempted to speak their language, hoping they'd understand him for once.
"Excuse me," He said, causing the six ponies to jump in fear.
"W...WHAT!?" Rainbow said in shock. "IT CAN TALK?!"
"You were all speaking a familiar language. I managed to pick it up from you six," He explained. "Do not attack, I only seek for information, the Distortion Realm demands it."
"Information? Distortion Realm?" Twilight repeated, slowly dropping her guard and approaching the creature.
"As I said, I only seek for information about this place." Said the mysterious creature, his eyes glowed a bright red which soon faded away, it continued to stare intensely into Twilight's eyes, waiting for an answer.
"Woah, Woah, Woah, Twilight," Applejack began, putting her hoof in front of the unicorn. "You really think we can trust this fella?"
"Yeah... He might... He might be working with... with Discord..." She whispered, adding a little annoyed look at the mention of his name.
"Discord?" The creature repeated. "I have no affiliations with anyone known as Discord."
"Really?" Twilight questioned.
"Yes, now will you answer my question?"
"What... What question?" Twilight asked hesitantly, staying at her place while the rest of the main six stayed by her side. "And why should I answer?"
"They're just questions to help a.. lonesome being like me," Giratina replied, unsure of what to call himself. "If it eases you, you may ask for something in return."
"Then... We'll answer your questions, but you'll have to come with us to Canterlot."
"Canterlot?"
"Yes, to see Princess Celestia."
"Twi, you think that's a smart idea?" Rainbow Dash whispered as she leaned into Twilight's side. "I mean, what if he starts some mischief?"
"We'll use the elements of harmony then-"
"Yeah! You heard that! We'll use the elements of harmony against you if you start attacking!" Rainbow Dash shouted at the hexapod being, who was merely unfazed by the threat.
"I have no plans on harming nor attacking," He stated.
"Hush, Rainbow! You just gave away our last resort!" Rarity whispered in an angry tone, though, she secretly admired his physique.
Rainbow simply backed away and whispered an apology before they returned their attention back to Giratina.
"Alright, you'll come with us and on the way, we’ll answer your questions," Twilight stated.
"Thank you," Giratina replied, bowing his head. "May I get your names or?"
"What's yours first?" Applejack asked, acting defensive.
"Lord Giratina, but please, call me Giratina," He replied.
"Is it... Is it really right to share our names?" Rarity questioned, leaning into the main six to speak in a low voice.
"It's... It's only right to..." Fluttershy whispered back.
"I'm Twilight, that's Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie pie." She pointed out each of the main six and their names before turning back to Giratina. "So… Lord Giratina. Follow us. Rainbow, Fluttershy, Pinkie, stay behind him and make sure that he doesn't run anywhere."
The three ponies nodded their head and began to make their way behind him. The rest of the main six began to follow the path out of the Everfree, having Giratina follow in the middle of them.
"Alright big fella, we'll start answerin’ any questions ya got." Applejack turned around and began to speak in an impatient tone, looking at the hexapod being.
"Where am I?" He began.
"Equestria, silly!" Pinkie replied almost immediately.
"That was the Everfree forest, the closest city is Ponyville. Again, we're going to Canterlot." Twilight elaborated as she led the group to another path to the train station.
"Does everyone look the same as you six do?" He questioned.
"I mean, there are earth ponies like Applejack and Pinkie pie, the cool pegasi like me and Fluttershy, and Unicorns like Rarity and Twilight," Rainbow Dash answered with the others rolling their eyes. "Wait, speaking of-"
"How about a horn and wings?" Giratina continued his question.
"I was getting there, sheesh," Rainbow said, rolling her eyes. "Those are called alicorns, like Princess Celestia."
"Princess Celestia.." Giratina thought to himself.
"Normally, those who are alicorns rule a place," Rarity added on. "Where did you come from?"
"The Distortion Realm, I will not say anymore till I meet this... Celestia," Giratina replied.
"So that's something you're not willing to share," Twilight took note as she began to question whether he came from a dangerous and evil place.
"Hey big fella, where's your cutie mark?" Applejack asked.
"Cutie mark..?"
"Yeah, it's a ponies' unique talent that makes them happy," Pinkie added to the conversation, hopping along at the back before pointing at her haunch. "You see! I have three super fun balloons cuz I love to party!" Out of nowhere, she took out a party popper and popped it before giggling.
"But your haunch is covered by spikes, why're ya still wearin' armor anyways," Applejack asked, assuming that these spikes were armor.
"It's not armor, it's a part of me," Giratina explained.
"Right, as if we'd fall for that!" Rainbow dash laughed.
"Alright every pony, the train is right there," Twilight said pointing at the train.
The main six and Giratina board the train and a few hours have passed, they finally arrive at Canterlot. Once they exited, multiple guards came, pointing their weapons at Giratina. From his appearance, they assumed he was a villain that the main six have caught.
"It's okay, we're escorting him to Princess ourselves," Twilight said as the guards hesitated to put down their weapons.
They began to make their way down into the throne room where Celestia sat by herself. She turned to see the presence of the main six and someone new.
"Twilight, my faithful student. Who is that?" She asked, confused and worried as his appearance gave off a villain presence.
"Salutations, your majesty, I am Lord Giratina," He introduced himself. "Twilight and her friends brought me here in exchange for answering my questions."
"Princess, we brought him here because we came to an assumption that he might have been teaming up with Discord," Twilight explained.
"I mean, look at him! He has six legs! Clearly, it has to be Discord's doing!" Rainbow dash added in.
Princess Celestia observed the being, noticing his spikes and golden features as well as his horn and his wings. She could tell he was an alicorn but she had not seen one with six legs ever. "You are an alicorn, but just... What exactly are you?"
"I am one of the creators of the universe and the embodiment of anti-matter, as well as the representative of the Ghosts that roam the land" He explained calmly.
"Creator of the universe and the embodiment of anti-matter!?" The six said in unison.
Giratina nodded his head and continued. "I rule over the distortion realm which is the opposite of this current realm, where time and space do not apply in any shape or form. It is an endless void where everything is reversed. No living being besides myself resides there"
"Distortion realm? Sounds lonely and depressing, why do you have to rule over that place?" Pinkie asked.
"Yeah, if you're one of the creators, why are you there?" She added on to Pinkie's question.
"I was banished for my uncontrollable power and soon sent by my father, Arceus, in order to control my abilities," Giratina explained.
"Uncontrollable powers!?" Twilight repeated. "How do we know you have it controlled? How do we know you aren't going to destroy Equestria!?"
"Well, take anti-matter and matter together, what do you get?" He asked in a pretty sarcastic tone, leaving the Unicorn dead silent.
"Twilight... What's the answer..?" Rainbow dash asked leaning into the unicorn's side.
"An explosion..." She answered.
"Oooooohhhhh," The rest of the main six said, remaining silent as well.
"How did you get here?" Princess Celestia questioned.
"I don't have a clue myself, all I recall were my brothers fighting and my world collapsing into an endless void. I suddenly awoke inside that strange forest, where these six have found me in."
"Hold on," Twilight began, "What was that thing we saw then?"
"Yeah, we were lookin' through some strange window," Applejack added.
"That was the Distortion Realm-"
"But didn't you say it became a void?" Asked Twilight.
"Yes, however, it must have replicated and reversed this new world," He explained, "Now I'll need to watch over this Realm from there."
Princess Celestia seemed confused. "Watch over?" She questioned, tilting her head.
"Yes, as one of the creators of the universe, it is one of my duties to watch over this realm," He explained, "Does that clarify anything?"
"A little, however," Celestia continued. "That leads me to question, will you be willing to aid us for when conflict arises?"
Giratina was silent for a moment, lingering in his thoughts before he answered. "It depends. If it is a serious threat, then I shall. Otherwise, I will leave it up to the rest of you. After all, these six spoke of using an... 'Elements of Harmony' if I were to act out of line."
"Wait, hold on-" Twilight suddenly spoke. "What if it is serious and you don't come over and help? Is there some way we can go and find you for help or-"
"You do not need to worry," He replied. "I reassure you, if it is serious, I will come to lend my aid."
"But-" Twilight spoke before being interrupted.
"My student does have a point," Princess Celestia spoke. "Where would you go if you aren't watching over us in that realm? Would you rather stay inside Canterlot or roam around?"
He thought once again, shifting his gaze towards the main six. "I would rather be accompanied by one of these six," He answered, turning his head back to Celestia. "They seem to know the realm quite well and I would like to learn from them."
"That's no problem-"
"Oh, oh! He can stay with me!" Rarity declared, raising her hoof up in the air in excitement, only to receive strange looks from the rest of the main six.
Princess Celestia cleared her throat once again. "Excuse me. I think it's best to let him choose for himself."
Rarity's cheeks turned a bright red before she returned her hoof back to the ground, looking away in embarrassment.
"Hmm, I think I shall change places once in a while," He replied. "For now, I will stay with Twilight."
"That wouldn't be a problem, right?" Princess Celestia turned to the main six, who shook their heads. "Well, that is now settled. Twilight, if you may."
"Of course Princess!" Twilight responded with a cheery tone. "I'll escort him to the Golden Oak Library."
With the conversation now brought to an end, they say their goodbyes as the seven of them leave.
The train ride led them back to Ponyville and both Giratina and Twilight arrive at the Golden Oak Library.
Giratina was fascinated with the collection of books, intrigued as to what the contents are on each one of them. "Am I allowed to inspect these books later on?"
"Oh, yeah, you can anytime," Twilight answered before leading him into a spare room with a bed and some extra furnitures. "This will be where you'll be staying at."
"Thank you," He said as he looked around the room before turning back to Twilight. "If I may, can I gather a collection of those books and read them in here?"
"Uhm, go ahead? Just not any on the pile on the floor, I have to finish reading those," She replied.
Giratina simply nodded his head before he made his way over to the book shelves and chose a few selection of books, some of which Twilight had decided to recommend since she was very excited to have another pony who was interested in books. The two remained in the main room, sharing a conversation of the book's contents as well as matters related to the contents and topics.
Hours began to pass until the two decided to call it a day. Twilight left to her room and the same for Giratina. However, the hexapod did not sleep. He focused his eyes on the rising moon, watching as it shined in the night sky. As he did, his body glowed a crimson shade with a red tint fading in and out, his accents were a glowing shade of gold as well with a lighter shade doing the same too. He was able to feel it, his powers were returning.