//------------------------------// // Chapter 1 // Story: Help From a Star // by Mat the Brawler //------------------------------// Chapter 1: Not What They Expected To my dearest student Twilight Sparkle, Terrible circumstances have arisen. A dark creature that seeks to conquer the entire universe has set its sights on us. I will need your help, as well as help from your friends. Don’t be anxious though, my young pupil, as I will be enlisting help from two brave warriors, one of which managed to defeat this dastardly foe before! With his assistance the Elements of Harmony Hopefully will not be needed. Please come to Canterlot post haste. Your mentor, Princess Celestia After a long train ride to Canterlot… “Oh, maybe this warrior will be a fierce beat with six arms and giant razor sharp teeth.” Said a pink mare with a cotton candy mane as she left the train. “Pinkie, please stop.” Mumbled a shy, Cream Colored Pegasus pony, hiding behind her long pink mane. “Or maybe he’s a pony with a huge buster sword on his back and does all sorts of magic!” Pinkie rambled on. “And what else?” The orange southern pony added sarcastically, “Is he genetically modified?” “OHMYGOSH he might be!” The spastic pony buzzed. “Oh fabulous, now you’ve got her even more excited.” A posh white pony criticized. The party pony droned on and, on as they made their way across the city. Eventually, they reached the castle gardens. “And maybe he’ll have mixed up memories!” “Pinkie,” The princess’s pupil tried to step in, a bit more than annoyed. “We’ll have to help him fix his memory, and” “PINKIE!” The cyan Pegasus yelped from above the rambler’s head. “Yes, Dashie?” “We’re here.” Twilight chipped in. “OOOOO! What are we waiting for lets meet the Hero!” “Ah, here you are my little ponies.” A regal voice called from the now open door. “Princess Celestia,” Twilight Sparkle greeted with a bow. “We are ready to see this warrior.” “Is he here? Let me see him? Come on, pretty please!?” “I haven’t summoned him yet, truth be told all that I know is that this warrior has beaten the creature that seeks to destroy us and that he doesn’t speak our language.” “Oh…” The pink pony sighed. “Well that means it will be an even bigger surprise!” “But Princess, how will we communicate with him?” Twilight mumbled. “Don’t worry about that my young apprentice, as an ally of his that can speak to us will arrive as well.” “Well let’s get this show on the road!” The Rainbow maned pony declared. They made their way through the beautiful castle. Passing room after room, the 5 out of 6 of the young ponies were still taken aback by the stunning marble architecture. After traveling from room to grandiose room the ponies reached the hall with stained glass portraits. There was one for each of Equestria’s many historical events; such as Celestia banishing Nightmare Moon, and the holders of the elements of harmony defeating both Nightmare Moon and Discord after their separate returns. Soon they came to a large empty chamber. “Alright now I will need some space for this spell, so please stand back.” The sun goddess announced. The princess closed her eyes and concentrated. Soon her grand ivory horn lit with a magic aura. A small cyan light started to shine in the center of the chamber. The light soon enveloped the room and brought the smell of cake and strawberry with it. A high pitch “Oomph” was heard along with it. After the light faded all the ponies could see was a small pink ball with red feet, face down on the floor. The source of the smell was splattered in front of him.