Arthur POV:
It has been 3 days since my first encounter with Queen Night Star, and I have quite enjoyed our conversations and growing friendship. Even if it had come as a surprise to learn that she can talk to begin with…
Ever since I have agreed to her call for help, I have been able to learn more about this world that I am in with the books she provided. This world is called “Equis” by the many intelligent species that roam it and have made civilizations on, with the land I’m in being the “Land of Equestria”, home to ponykind and the Alicorn Princess. I was rather shocked to learn that many mythical species actually exist and can talk to one another like humans have done. However I have quickly found out that I myself am not able to speak other than “Buzzwole” as confirmed by the Queen and her loyal subjects.
While this may hinder future contacts with any other species I may come across, mainly ponies, as long as I have anything to write with, I will be fully capable to speak to them by writing. Queen Night Star had even gifted me some more papers and another ink pot to help with our own conversations. She truly believes that I am her best hope to see her Mistress once again, and I intend to make that hope a reality as her new friend. She is a kind and caring creature who I have grown fond of during our conversations in the day while I study on the books she had brought for me to learn from.
She was rather surprised on how pleasant and respectful I was towards her and her subjects when we initially met. She had initially thought I would have crushed her or just scared her away like the Beasts in the book have described my kind to be. I had to explain in a white lie that I wasn’t from this world nor acted like the others, and that my kind come from portals to other realities. However when I had asked how she could have heard of my kind she said it came from a book she found not too long ago. When I had questioned about said book she had guards show me a book that looked very worn and old, it’s pages yellowed due to age. When I read it however, I found something rather shocking.
Turns out Ultra Beasts have also appeared here as well 2,000 years ago, feared as the destroyers of villages and stealers of one’s life force, who killed untold thousands. Also according to the book the last sighting of an Ultra Beast was right before the “Era of the Princesses” or “The Birth of the Queen’s Mistress” according to Queen Night Star’s many children, with the beast itself having been hunted down and killed by combined forces of pegasi,unicorns, and earth ponies, who had unified together to be in harmony. Even still the casualties were staggering, with over 1/2 of the force eaten alive by the beast.
With this new valuable piece of information, I wanted to know how they even came here in the first place. Ultra beasts only would appear if Ultra Wormholes would appear, it leading back to their home worlds. If they had came from such Wormholes, then it should mean that there could be one out there for me, leading back home. So a search around the forest could lead me a step closer to home.
However, this could mean I could essentially be hunted down as well due to my presence as an Ultra Beast if I am ever spotted by any species the Ultra Beasts have previously harmed. Even worse was that it could mean that I would have to leave my new friend behind, which I don’t want to do. Perhaps if I jus-
“Arthur you’re daydreaming again, are you still thinking about that book I showed you? “, Queen Night Star asked. She stood on top of the desk looking at me with questioning eyes.
It seems that I have, and on my conversation with my friend this time. I need to stop doing that sometime, it’s rather rude to my friend that I do that. I shook my head out of its stupor as I began writing again.
Sorry, I have, it’s just that my kind come from portals to other worlds, and if they had come here, it could mean that there could be a way back home for me.
“Ah yes, those portals that your species hail through to our world, I’m still rather surprised myself that you all come from different worlds as you have told me…you know you could head on out to search for the portal, the summer sun celebration does not start for another week.” she replied. Her kindness knows no bounds, but her problem comes first.
I know, but your matter comes first. I want to help you as much as I can, because you helped me so much and because you’re my friend. I could never leave you behind after I have agreed to help you. I want you to be happy for yourself, and indulge on a little selfishness. You have long waited for this time. I can always find another means to get home should it disappear, I have plenty of time.
She nodded as she looked back up at me and hugged my arm with tears in her eyes, since she could not hug me properly. “I could never have asked for a better friend than you. If you keep that gentlebug persona up I’ll run out of ways to thank you.” she joked as she chuckled, letting go of my arm to wipe away the tears and so that I may write in response.
And I could never have asked for a better friend as well. As for my respectful tone, then I’ll just take over your hive once I gain enough pity points from you. All hail King Arthur!
”You wouldn’t!” She said as she gave me a half shock, half glare at me before laughing at the joke before I joined along with her in the laughter. We laughed for quite awhile before we calmed down.
”You would never last a day in my position, I mean, you’re too big! You would never fit on the Webway to begin with.” she giggled.
Before I could respond back we heard a roar off to the distance before one of her guard scurried into the room. ” MY QUEEN! There is a manticore out in the courtyard. It appears to have brought along its cub as well.” The guard stated.
”Oh that must be that manticore you saved from that encounter with the wolves. Let’s go see them! Maybe you can introduce them to me, I haven’t ever gotten close to a manticore before!” She replied as she got excited to see another species up close.
That is when the guard spoke again. “There have also been sightings of a Yellow Pegasus mare close behind it as well, hiding in a bush not far off. It seems that she doesn’t want to be seen but failed to hide her tail.”
That is when the Queen turned from excited to fearful. “WHAT?!?! We cannot let Arthur be seen, as the mare could tell others of his whereabouts and they could hunt him down like they did to the others in the past! I do not want to lose my friend! Arthur you have to-“ She was stopped by my hand petting her on the head, as she calmed down slightly by the action. I used this moment to write down my thoughts and show it to her.
I am going to have to go outside at one point, and I am sure the little cub wants to see me again. I do not want to disappoint it either, it’s mother would see to that. Maybe we can use this time to coax the Pegasus out, show it that I’m not like the others. I know it’s risky, but if we do manage to not scare her away and actually talk with her, we could find a way to get others of her kind to not be fearful of me and prevent such a hunt from happening.
I did not want to go out either, however more problems would occur if I didn’t go out, as who knows what the mother manticore would do in response of my ignorance. She looked like she wanted to protest but sighed, as she knew it was their best option. ” Fine, but I’m coming along as well.”
”Mother it could be dange-“
Queen Night Star lifted one of her legs to silence the guard.
”My decision is final. Either way, my friend will make sure I will be safe. Right Arthur?” She asks as she looks up at me. I nod in response.
The guard takes its leave as Queen Night Star jumps onto my shoulder, scaring me slightly but quickly getting used to it. ” Sorry, I should have asked, but it would be best if I am right beside you during this encounter. Perhaps I could also hold onto your ink pot for if the mare does come out to chat. Is that ok?” she asks.
I nod as I grab some scrolls and hand her the ink pot and feather, which she holds onto with three of her legs, the other five holding onto my shoulder.
As we head out I take a deep breath to calm myself before I go to play with the little cub. Little did I know what significance this encounter may be.