Dawn had risen in the great land of Equestria. Despite the sun creeping over the horizon to bring forth day, it was still too early for the citizens to be awake. Choosing to sleep a couple more hours. But for a select few, it was a sign to wake up. But none more apparent than the Canterlot royal guards. As soon as the night shift ended, the day shift ponies were up and about. Getting geared up in their uniforms and armour. As well as their choice of weapon.
Standing by her first post, Velvet Willow was one of the first to be ready. Despite the day being early, the Earth Pony mare was wide awake. Her mind remained just as determined as yesterday.
‘This time. This time I’ll see him for sure,’ She thought to herself. Her desire to meet the Saiyan hadn’t waned in the slightest. In fact, it only enforced her resolve.
As she stood firm, she received a friendly greeting from her best friend. A Pegasus royal guard who’s named after the creamy white colour of her fur.
“Morning Velvet,” Magnolia said. Addressing her fellow guardsmare.
“Hi, Mags,” Velvet responded. Calling her by her nickname.
But as the latter walked by, the former blinked in surprise.
“Hay, wait a minute!”
Her outburst caused Magnolia to pause and look back. Velvet then took a quick inspection of her friend.
“Why are you not in uniform?”
There was reason for her confusion. Like her, Magnolia too worked during the day. However, the Pegasus was wearing her casual clothing. Looking more like a citizen then a member of the royal guard.
“Isn’t it obvious? Today’s my day off.” She answered before looking over Velvet.
“But never mind me. When’s the last time you got time off?”
In response, Velvet tried to answer in a professional manner.
“Those plans have been postponed for the time being.”
Magnolia however smirked at Velvet. She clearly knew what the Earth Pony was really doing. Not buying into the whole professional act in the slightest.
“Postponed? Is that before, or after you’ll get to see that alien?”
Velvet flinched upon hearing the subject regarding the Saiyan Broly. She still felt like a fool for being so distracted in thought that she walked right past him the previous day. The chance to actually meet him in person and she blew it. Since then, Magnolia teased her nonstop. That someone as dedicated as her could lose sight of a tall muscular alien so easily. After clearing her throat and admitting defeat, Velvet explained herself.
“I-I’m not going to make the same blunder like that twice. He’s somewhere in this castle and I’m determined to see him for sure.”
Magnolia however saw a flaw in Velvet’s plan.
“You might not have much luck today. I’ve heard word that he’s in a different town.”
Despite the possible lead, Velvet decided to stick with her gut.
“Possibly false rumours. I’m staying put.”
“Suit yourself.”
Magnolia paused in thought as she watched Velvet.
‘It’s been a while since I’ve seen her so worked up. But why is she so determined?’
Approaching behind Magnolia was one of the royal guards. Tilting his helmet as he gave his greeting. Bringing her back to reality.
“Morning sir,” He said as he walked past Magnolia. His words caused an immediate uproar from the Pegasus.
“What!!?”
Startled by the angry outburst, the guard instantly turned around and realised his mistake.
“Oh! M-Magnolia! I’m sorry. I didn’t recognize you. Sorry about that,” He said before carrying on his way.
As she watched the guard walking away, Magnolia displayed a look of annoyance.
“Hmph. Calling me sir.”
“To be fair, Mags. Your style of clothing doesn’t help.”
Velvet had a point. The casual clothing Magnolia was wearing was something akin to what stallions typically wear. Even down to the hoodie she was wearing.
“I-I can’t help it if I find these clothes comfy,” The tomboy Pegasus protested.
Despite her protest, it didn’t solve the fact that the guard just mistook her for a stallion. And he wasn’t the only one. Quite a few had mistaken her gender. She then took note of her hair. While her jet-black locks were darker than Velvet’s, the length stopped to just at her shoulder. As Magnolia fiddled her hair with her hand, she was thinking that it was too short.
“Maybe I should grow my hair longer.” She said to herself.
Not wanting the subject to drag on longer than it needed to, Velvet spoke up and gave her farewells.
“Well… you go enjoy yourself. Have fun now.”
Being reminded of her day off, Magnolia’s mood improved as her smile returned.
“I will.”
Just as Magnolia turned to walk away for her much-deserved break, Velvet remembered something that she forgot to ask.
“Wait. So where are you going?”
Turning her head to face her Earth Pony friend, the Pegasus revealed her destination.
“Ponyville.”
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Down in the nearby town close to Canterlot, the citizens of Ponyville were beginning to awaken. It had been two days since the alien invasion and Turles’s attack. But the lives of the anthro ponies were beginning to return to normal. Of course, as normal as it could get. Considering that living amongst them was a very powerful alien warrior.
Within the walls of Twilight’s castle, Broly was sleeping. After his work experience at Sweet Apple Acres, the Saiyan of Legend was led by the Princess of Friendship to her castle. There the two reunited with Spike and Starlight Glimmer. Just like Twilight herself, the dragon and Unicorn were just as amazed at the Saiyan’s progress in learning about the concept of friendship. Signs that Celestia’s plan on rehabilitating Broly was more successful than they predicted. After delivering her news, Twilight led Broly to one of the castle’s many spare rooms. With herself, Spike and Starlight being the only occupancies in the giant castle, it meant that a large portion of the grand crystal palace was left unused. So finding a room for Broly was very easy. There, Broly got to experience his second night sleeping in comfort. Not long afterwards, Twilight sent a letter to the Princess of the Sun. Informing her about how smoothly her plan was going.
As dawn rose in the town, the well-rested Broly awoke from the beams of morning sunlight. Despite having a room prepared for him, the ponies once again failed to provide him with appropriate clothing for sleeping. He was just too tall for any of their current pajamas. But for Broly, it wasn’t an issue. Once again sleeping in the nude.
Upon waking up and climbing out of bed, Broly looked over to his clothes that were left on the floor. He then remembered what Rarity taught him the other day about decency. And how it was considered rude be around others while naked. Learning his lessons, Broly went ahead and put his clothes on. Including the white vest that Rarity gave him.
As soon as Broly opened the door to leave the room and enter the hallway, his nose detected something. The smell of food entering through his nostrils. The delicious aroma immediately causing his stomach to growl in hunger. Time for breakfast.
Following his nose, Broly walked through the corridors and down the stairs. But as he walked by one of the large doors, a glowing blue hue caught his attention. Snapping out of his food fuelled trance. Curious as to what the light was, the tall Saiyan pushed the doors fully open. There he saw what he could guess was the castle’s throne room. A large round table surrounded by six crystal thrones. On each of the thrones had a respective symbol that matched the cutiemarks on the Mane Six.
But it was the table itself that caught Broly’s attention, the top of the table had what looked like a 3D holographically projected map. As Broly approached the map, he could see the mountains and rivers on it. Including landmarks that he recognised. Such as Canterlot Castle, as well as Twilight’s own castle.
As Broly got distracted looking at the map, Spike the dragon entered the room while holding a plate of pancakes in his right hand. Upon entering the room, the young purple dragon was surprised to see the Saiyan.
“Oh, Broly. I didn’t know you would be here,” He said to him. Being one of a few that grew comfortable around the alien. Despite being one of the last out of his close friends to do so.
Looking over his shoulder to watch Spike approach him, Broly spoke up.
“What’s this?” He asked before looking back at the map.
Seeing what had gained Broly’s curiosity, Spike answered his question.
“Oh. That’s just the Cutie Map. It maps out all the regions in Equestria. And it can even detect friendship problems.”
Broly looked to spike in confusion.
“Friendship… problems?”
“Yeah. See… when a creature has a problem that involves friendship, this map can sense it. And then points out the place where Twilight and the others to go and resolve it.” Spike explained.
Just as Broly looked back at the map, his sights caught a glimpse of a sweet-smelling treat that rested upon the plate Spike’s holding. The smell matching the one he smelt earlier. His attention everted as he knelt down closer to Spike while staring at the treat.
“What’s that?” He asked while pointing.
“Oh this? This is just a pancake. Topped with syrup and whipped cream,” Spike answered. Practically showing off his breakfast.
It wasn’t just the smell. Even the sight of the pancake looked very appetizing to the Saiyan. The vapor emitted showed that it was still warm. Fresh off the pan. Seeing that Broly looked very eager to try one, Spike spoke up. Hoping to entice the giant away from his pancake.
“Uhh… Twilight is making a huge batch for you right now. I bet you’ll like them,” He said as he began to walk away. Broly following him out of the throne room.
Following Spike and the scent of the cooking pancakes, Broly was led into the dining hall. Then not long after, Twilight and Starlight both emerged from the kitchen. The two mares appeared worn out and gasping for breath.
“Woah. Thanks for helping me, Starlight.”
“No… no problem.”
As soon as the two got their breath back, they noticed the tall Saiyan in the room along with Spike.
“Oh, good morning, Broly. I hope you had a good night sleep,” Twilight greeted, already feeling better from the sight of the reformed Saiyan.
She then motioned her hand over to the table.
“Take a seat. Breakfast is nearly ready,” She continued.
As Broly took a seat and sat down, Starlight turned her attention to Twilight.
“I figured that you would use the same spell Celestia used when she got breakfast ready yesterday,” She said, reminding the Alicorn of the Sun Princess’s actions.
“I wish. But I still don’t know what kind of spell she used. That’s why I needed your help with making breakfast.”
Starlight saw why Twilight chose to make pancakes. They were very easy to make and with enough ingredients, can be made in huge quantities. But despite being the one to wake up before the others, Twilight had hoped that the amount she made would be enough for Broly.
Twilight and Starlight went through the door to the kitchen. Only to then re-emerge. Using their levitation spells, the two magic casters were able to bring out a couple of dozen plates of pancakes. Each plate held onto tall stacks of the bready goodness. Even covered with syrup and whipped cream.
“Woah! I don’t think you can make so many!” Spike spoke out. Astonished at the fleet of pancakes.
Once the pancakes were all laid out on the table in front of him, Broly’s eyes widened considerably. The smell overwhelming his senses.
“Well, what are you waiting for? Dig in,” Twilight said. Already feeling amused about what was to come next.
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As soon as Broly took the first bite of his syrup covered whipped cream pancake, he immediately started to scoff down his morning meal. Twilight, Starlight and Spike felt as though they should’ve gotten used to the sight. The purple Alicorn even expected so when she was making such a large meal. But the sight of the Saiyan wolfing down so much food was still a sight to behold. The amount of food was visibly larger than Broly’s stomach, yet the Saiyan was able to fit all the food in without getting full. To the science of their world, such a thing should be impossible. Even with a high metabolism. But just like the rest of himself, Broly was able to do the impossible. In fact, it was in his nature.
Leaving Broly to eat his breakfast, the other three departed from the dinning hall. Starlight and Spike went outside while Twilight went to her library. The young Alicorn was excited. Because as soon as Broly finished his breakfast, he would be ready for more of his friendship lessons. With Rarity, Fluttershy and Applejack sorted, it already left with the other half of the group. Which just left with Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and… herself.
“Right. This is my chance.”
Being eager to be the next pony to help the Saiyan, Twilight immediately began with tidying up the library. Putting the books in their proper place. Then moving the furniture to make some room. And then went to collect a selection of books needed for the lesson she planned. Even some of the books that she already put away.
“Right. Now where has that book gone to?” She asked herself as she looked around her surroundings. Trying to find the ideal book she had in mind.
Unable to find it from her standing point, she began to inspect the bookshelves to find it. Using her wings to fly to reach to the top shelves. After moving onto the next shelf high up, the door to the library opened up with Broly himself entering the room. Hearing the opening door, Twilight looked down to see the Saiyan.
“Oh, Broly. How did you like the pancakes?” She asked as she hovered towards one of the windows in the room.
“Those pancakes were good. Very nice,” Broly replied as he walked over to Twilight. Looking up at her from the ground.
Twilight smiled in accomplishment.
“Well, I’m glad you liked them. If you think those were good, you should try the ones Pinkie Pie makes.”
But before Twilight could say another word…
“HAY GUYS!!!” An excited Rainbow Dash blurted as she burst the window open behind Twilight.
Surprised and spooked by the sudden appearance of Rainbow Dash, Twilight panicked to a point where her wings froze in place. The Alicorn yelled in surprise and panic as she began to fall to the ground. But before he could hit the floor, Broly rushed in to catch Twilight in his arms.
Twilight blinked in surprise from what had just happened within a span of a second. One moment he was falling, then a moment later she was being held in the arms of the tall Saiyan warrior. She glanced over to look at his face, only to see him looking back at her. His eyes carrying concern.
“T-Thank you, Broly,” She uttered. Her mind stuttered from how quickly Broly acted in keeping her safe.
Seeing that Twilight was unharmed, Broly gently placed her back on her feet. The two then looked up to Rainbow Dash. Hovering in place while apologizing.
“Sorry, Twilight. I didn’t know you would be by the window.”
“Well, you could just use the door!” Twilight declared. Not being a big fan of being in danger.
After calming down, Twilight gave the blue Pegasus a questionable look.
“What’s the excitement about?”
A question that Rainbow Dash was happy to answer.
“Isn’t it obvious, Twilight? We still got work to do on helping this guy,” She said as she gestured her hand towards Broly. She continued as she landed in front of the two.
“And I decided to be next.”
Twilight paused the moment those words reached her ears. Initially, she was excited that one of her friends was so eager to help Broly. But her subconscious was telling her that she wanted to be next. She did went through the effort of arranging the library.
“Oh, that’s great. But…”
Believing that Twilight would be insecure, Rainbow Dash interrupted her.
“You have nothing to worry about, Twilight. It’ll be fine. I just got to teach the big guy all I know.”
“Yeah. But…”
Rainbow Dash’s excitement was blocking her sense that Twilight was trying to tell her something. Feeling pumped of the day ahead, the blue anthro Pegasus flew up to the window before turning to look at the Saiyan below.
“So ya coming big guy or what?”
Feeling that his new lesson was underway, Broly said no words as he hovered in the air and followed Rainbow Dash out of the window. Fortunately, the window was big enough for him to fit through. Doing so however had left Twilight alone in the library.
“Umm…” She said as she blinked in bewilderment. Surprised that Rainbow Dash just took Broly away from her in a span of just a couple of seconds.
She turned around to look at the rearranged library she had made and then pouted in annoyance.
“Guess I’ll just have to be patient a little longer.”
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After leaving the castle, Broly followed Rainbow Dash to a nearby lake. One of many that are local to Ponyville. There the Saiyan stood upon a hilltop, listening to what the blue furred mare had to say.
“Right. From what I understand, Rarity taught you generosity. Kindness from Fluttershy and Applejack with Honesty. Right?”
“R-Right,” Broly answered. Wondering how or what his new teacher would teach him.
“Alright then. I guess that means I’ll have to teach you loyalty.”
“Loyalty?” Broly enquired.
After clearing her throat, Rainbow Dash explained what her element meant.
“Yeah. It’s basically where you would have to put the needs of others before your own. Because helping somepony in need, is way more important than helping yourself.”
She then thought of an example. A form of test for Broly.
“Take this for an example. Say that you found yourself being very hungry and you have to get a bite to eat. But then suddenly, one of your friends cries out for help. If that happened, what would you do?”
Broly took a moment to process the question and visualize the situation. While doing so, he remembered the description of loyalty. About what it truly meant. By taking Rainbow Dash’s description of loyalty to consideration, the tall Saiyan spoke out what he would’ve done if he were in the situation.
“Well, I… I would help them first. And then eat afterwards.”
Rainbow Dash was quite surprised that Broly got the answer right on his first go. She thought that it would take him longer to find it.
“That’s right! Huh, guess Applejack was right about you being a fast learner.”
Rainbow Dash then thought of another question. The subject that would also test Broly’s bravery.
“Alright, next question. If you saw somepony slipping and falling off a cliff, would you jump in and save them? Even if you’re already busy?”
The question was easy for Broly.
“I would.”
Rainbow Dash chuckled in response.
“Yeah, that one’s a no brainer. In fact, I’ve done that plenty of times.”
She then thought of another question. But one that involved a monster.
“Ok, how about this one. If you saw somepony attacked by… say… a hydra. A great big reptile with four heads. What would you do?”
“I’ll fight back.”
“That’s right.”
Rainbow Dash closed her eyes and nodded in approval. Unaware that Broly hadn’t finished his answer.
“Then I’ll eat it.”
“Yep. That sounds about ri…”
Rainbow Dash paused when she had just realised what Broly had just said. Her eyes snapped open in surprise as she looked at the tall Saiyan warrior.
“Wait, what?”
“The creature. I’ll eat it,” Broly repeated with the same neutral expression.
Just as she thought she was only just hearing things, Rainbow Dash’s uncertainties had been confirmed. She had heard him clearly. Broly just admitted that he would eat a hydra. A living creature. And what’s more, was how casual he was about talking about it. As if it were second nature to him.
When Rainbow Dash spoke up, her voice carried a nervous tone.
“Wait. Do you… eat meat?”
Before he answered, Broly took a moment to think back to the last time he had such a meal.
“Not for a long time.”
When the blue Pegasus spoke again, her tone changed to one of confusion.
“Huh!? But… we all saw you eat fruits and vegetables. And didn’t I smell pancakes back at Twilight’s place?”
When Broly spoke, his tone was just as casual as before.
“I eat them too.”
Rainbow Dash felt a little baffled. She had clearly never met an omnivore before. A creature that could eat both plants… and meat. But as Rainbow Dash began to think back, she had seen such a thing before. Back at the battle with the evil space pirate, Turles. He too was a Saiyan. And she had the horrible misfortune to watch him take a bite of a royal guard’s arm and swallowing it. With Broly being a Saiyan too, him eating meat would make sense. But being a herbivore-based life form, Rainbow Dash still found the image disturbing.
“R-Right. But…y-you’re not getting an idea of eating us, right?”
“I won’t.”
Despite the Saiyan’s tone remaining neutral, Rainbow Dash felt that there was sincerity in his words. Broly was showing no signs of such behaviour. The Pegasus breathed a sigh of relief. Being assured that she won’t be eaten.
“Well, let’s be sure it stays that way. Right, big guy?” She spoke with a smile.
Upon hearing Rainbow Dash’s words, Broly gave her a questionable look.
“Why do you call me that?”
Rainbow Dash looked back at him. Being just as confused.
“Huh? Call you what?”
Broly then repeated what the blue mare had been calling him.
“Big… guy?”
Understanding what the Saiyan was talking about, Rainbow Dash breathed another sigh of relief. For a second, she thought that she offended him. She then explained herself.
“Oh, that? That’s just a nickname. You know… something else that we call you by. It’s like a… fun little second name.”
Rainbow Dash then thought of an example.
“Take Applejack for example. Though that’s her name, I call her AJ for short. As for you… well… have you seen how big you are compared to us? That’s why I call you big guy.”
She then gave him a questionable look.
“What? You don’t like it?”
Broly looked to his side in thought as he gave his answer.
“It’s just… I never had one before. I think.”
Upon hearing his answer, Rainbow Dash finally understood why Broly was acting a little insecure. Wanting to make him feel better, she walked up to him a pat on the shoulder. A tricky task given his height. Broly looked down at Rainbow Dash as she spoke to comfort him.
“It’s fine. You’re still new to this sort of thing. But don’t worry. Me and the others are here to help you every step of the way.”
Broly gave her a look of surprise. The giant alien stunned by the determination Rainbow Dash had shown. It had only been a couple of days since his new friends found out that he was the Legendary Super Saiyan. A being that possesses galaxy-busting powers. And yet his mind just couldn’t comprehend how helpful the anthro ponies were. They knew the truth about who he was and are still standing by his side supporting him. No one had ever done such a thing for him before. All of which was harking back to how Rainbow Dash best described her unique trait.
“The things you say. Is that… loyalty?” He asked her.
Taken back at what Broly said, Rainbow Dash felt surprised with herself.
“Huh? I guess it is, isn’t it?” She said while smiling. Both at Broly and herself.
Broly began to notice something. Both he and Rainbow Dash were silent for a whole minute. Yet, despite doing nothing, he didn’t feel bored. In fact, he felt… calm. Very calm. Tranquil. At peace. It was a feeling that he had never felt before. The more he spent his time with the ponies of this strange new world, the more he felt relaxed. He could remember what he could about the days of his past. Even in his Base form he felt malicious. But he didn’t feel that way anymore. He began to look down at his left hand. The hands of a Saiyan warrior that had been through battle after battle. Trial after trial. One horrific event after another. It was the same hand he was looking at. Yet it didn’t feel the same. He began to flex his hands. Forming into a fist before stretching his fingers out again. It was his hand. Yet, it felt different. A sign… of change. But what was the most surprising to him, was that it was a change he didn’t mind at all.
He was beginning to understand why Celestia wanted to reform him. With what he was feeling. With what he went through since arriving in Ponyville. He was starting to see that the Sun Princess was right. That there might actually be good in him. And that being in Ponyville, the friendliest place in Equestria, was causing the good within him to slowly bloom. To become the kind of Saiyan that he never thought that he could be. To break out of the horrors of his past. And then… eventually… finally break free.
“Hay? You’re alright, big guy? You’re being very quiet, and you keep looking at your hand,” Rainbow Dash spoke up. Noticing what Broly was doing.
While his position stayed the same, he heard Rainbow Dash very clearly. He felt more than alright. He felt… content. He looked over to the smaller anthro Pegasus before talking.
“I’m… I’m grateful to you all. And for what you’ve done for me.”
Rainbow Dash stuttered as she took a step back. Not expecting the tall Saiyan to say something so wholesome.
“Woah! W-Where did that come from!?”
While not exactly answering the question, Broly did inform the blue mare about what he was thinking.
“I’m still me. But… I don’t feel the same anymore.”
While still unsure of the overall picture of what Broly was trying to explain, Rainbow Dash did understand the gist of it.
“You mean… you don’t feel angry anymore?”
Broly took a moment to think before answering.
“I… believe so.”
As the Saiyan paused to think, Rainbow Dash let out a smile. All she had done was talk to him. She didn’t know what was going on in Broly’s head. She couldn’t even remember exactly what was said. Yet for it to cause Broly’s mentality to change, the words spoken must’ve been special to him. She too was beginning to see that Broly’s redemption was becoming more possible by the minute. He was right. He wasn’t the same Broly as before. In fact, he wasn’t even the same as he was on the day when he was freed from his stone prison.
After some thought, Broly faced back at Rainbow Dash with a question.
“Is there another lesson I must know?”
While wearing a smile, Rainbow Dash shrugged her shoulders as she confessed.
“Heh, sorry but, that’s it. You pretty much got the whole loyalty lesson nailed down. I’m not sure if I got anymore.”
Broly blinked at Rainbow Dash in complete surprise. Had he really learnt the true values of loyalty already? Either the lessons were very easy, or that Rainbow Dash wasn’t expecting the answers that he had given her. Which made the lessons that could’ve been over an hour at the most, done and dusted within ten minutes.
“So. I must always look out for others rather than myself?” Broly asked. Wondering if he really did understood loyalty.
“That sounds about right, big guy,” The Pegasus replied before holding out her right fist at Broly.
The Saiyan looked at the gesture Rainbow Dash was doing with uncertainty. It looked like she was halfway of throwing a punch. Yet, it didn’t feel like it at all.
“What’s this?” He asked.
Giving Broly a surprised look, Rainbow Dash was then quick to answer.
“It’s called a fist bump. It’s like a high-five, but cooler. All you have to do is gently bump my fist back with your own.”
Understanding the requirements of the fist bump, Broly held up his left hand and then formed it into a fist. Then looking at Rainbow Dash’s fist, as well as remembering to hold back his strength, he brought his fist closer. Then with the utmost care, bumped his fist with the mare’s.
“There. That’s it,” She said as she let out a little laugh. Happy that she just gave a fist bump to an alien. Probably the first pony in Equestria to do so.
“So, what do we do now?” Broly asked Rainbow Dash.
After some thought, the blue Pegasus opened up.
“Well, I was also going to challenge you to a race. But…”
Rainbow Dash paused as she began to think back to the battle at Canterlot. The Saiyan pirate Turles shrugged off everything that was thrown at him by Equestria’s defenders. She herself even tried to use her speed to help. Remembering how fast she flew when trying to form a tornado around the evil Saiyan. Yet to her disbelief, Turles simply reached his arm out without a care and caught her in the air. Holding her by her ankle. He even had the nerve to call her slow. But it was when Broly arrived on the scene where Rainbow Dash understood Turles’s insult. What was said was also factual. When the two Saiyans fought, they were moving at speeds that not even she could see. To her, it was all a blur.
There was no denying that Rainbow Dash was the fast Pegasus in Equestria. But even she had to prepare her body for take-off. Such as flexing her wings and adjusting her body. But for Broly, he went from standing still to vanishing from sight within less of a second. And buy the time his afterimage faded away, he was already locked in combat. A display of true speed. Speed of which, sadly, she would never reach. A fact that, with a bit of hesitance, she had come to accept.
After her train of thought, she finished her sentence.
“… well… I never thought I would admit this. You’re faster than me.”
Just as Broly was going to question her, Rainbow Dash spoke up. Giving him another suggestion.
“But I am curious to see how much faster you are.”
“How do we do that?” Broly asked. Wondering what idea the blue Pegasus had in mind. To which she revealed.
“Well, it’s like this. You fly ahead, and I’ll try to keep up.”
“Ok,” Broly replied. Understanding what Rainbow Dash wanted.
With the Saiyan’s cooperation, Rainbow Dash suddenly felt excited. It was true that she could never truly rival him in speed. But just the thought that flying alongside Broly in the air, even only for a moment, was more then enough to get her blood pumping. In her mind, she began to suspect that it was in fact the main reason for being the next one to help Broly.
“Aright. Let’s do this!” She said. Her voice carrying her excitement.
Rainbow Dash turned to face Ponyville as she continued.
“We’ll start by flying over the town and carry on from there.”
While Broly was not as excited as Rainbow Dash, he was indeed curious about her request. Despite not being very strong physically, perhaps she was indeed faster than he guessed. Curious to see if she really could keep up with him. And to see how long she could keep up the pace.
With the two facing towards Ponyville, Rainbow Dash stretched her wings and body. No doubt that she would have to use every muscle in her body. She then gave Broly a little request.
“Oh, by the way. Don’t go too fast straight away. Alright?”
“Ok.”
After she finished stretching, Rainbow Dash soon got into position. She could already feel her heart beating louder, and they hadn’t even started yet. Glancing over to the Saiyan, she could see that he was still standing tall. Revealing that it was something that to him, required little effort. After readying herself, she gave Broly the command.
“Alright, big guy. Lead the way!”
Without a moment too soon, and to Rainbow Dash’s surprise, Broly launched himself off the ground like a rocket. Leaving behind a blast of wind that nearly knocked the Pegasus over. After recomposing herself, she could see that the Saiyan warrior was already far ahead and gaining distance fast.
“Hay! I said not too fast straight away!” She said before leaving the ground. Beating her wings hard as to race after Broly. Unaware that Broly was indeed holding back.
On the other side of Ponyville, a train from Canterlot had arrived at the station. Among the ponies disembarking the carriages was Magnolia. Using her day off from being a royal guard to spend time in Ponyville. As soon as she left the station, a white blur shot overhead. Followed by a rainbow blur that streaked across the sky. Both making a whooshing noise that caught Magnolia’s ears. But by the time she looked up, there was nothing in the clear sky.
“Huh? I thought I just heard something?”
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Meanwhile, deep in the Everfree Forest, there was movement in the thick undergrowth. Skulking in the shadows away from the sunlight. Within the trees, voices were heard.
“What the!? Where are we?” One voice called out. Clearly surprised.
“It looks like Earth. But weren’t we in the city?” A second voice asked. Joined by a third that sounded distressed.
“Never mind where we are! It’s so hot here! Even in the shade!”
Then the three heard rustling from a nearby bush. To which emerged a large figure. Much to the surprise of the three.
“What!? You’re alive!?” The third voice asked. With the first voice just as stunned.
“But our lord killed you! We all saw!”
The forth spoke up. His voice showed that he was just as surprised. Possibly even more so.
“I’m alive? But on the ship…?”
The four creatures were interrupted by a fifth. But a voice that sent shivers down their spines.
“So all of you are alive again. Good.”
Following the voice, the four were greeted by the owner. A tall imposing alien warlord. While the four aliens were stunned to see their master, the fourth alien gawked at his appearance.
“M-My lord! You’re young again!”
His reply came in a form of a mad chuckle. Which then turned into an uproar of laughter.
“That’s right! It doesn’t matter what world I’m on! I’ve still retained my youth!”
After his uproar, he turned his attention to his men.
“I don’t know how we got to this planet. And frankly I don’t care. Our mission stays the same. But once we’ve conquered this planet, the next thing we’ll do is find Earth.”
He continued as he clenched his green fists.
“I got a score to settle with that punk!” He declared. Remembering his death by Goku’s hands.
Then one of his minions spoke up.
“Forgive me my lord, but how are we to accomplish this mission. We don’t have our equipment,” The second minion said.
The warlord chuckled as he answered.
“With this,” He said as he reached his hand towards some plant life. Only to pull out a large machine three times his size. Much to the surprise of the others. And to the relief of the third short alien.
“Wait! Is that…?”
“Yes. I found it when I found myself here. It’s a smaller model, but it still does the job.” The leader said. Not caring where the machine came from.
The third alien jumped towards the machine with great enthusiasm.
“I don’t care if it takes a month for the process to complete fully! I just want his heat gone for good!”
Giving a toothy grin to his subordinate’s loyalty, the warlord gave the order for the operation to begin.
“Well then. Activate the Terra-Freezing pod.”
“With pleasure!” The minion said as he practically slammed his small palm on the on switch.
Very shortly after, the pod roared to life. To which then launched from the ground. Piercing through the canopy, the machine thundered through the air. If anypony were to see it from a distance, they had no idea what it was. Or what it was about to do.
Reaching high in the sky, higher than the tallest mountains, the machine stopped. Within the appropriate spot, high in the atmosphere, the middle section of the pod started to spin. It then began to emit black clouds. Swirling around the machine, the clouds began to grow wider and wider. Soon to be seen from the ground.