Ponyville
As a new day dawned upon ponyville, a Golden brown haired Stallion trotted down the cobblestone roads towards the library. Who Twilight saw enter through her front door, was the one pony she thought she would have never seen again. A Golden Brown haired Stallion, Large and strong stood before her, the same Staff and shield mark on his flank. Without words she ran to him, hugging him tightly as he hugged back. "I apologize, for I had lost something precious, and I needed to retrieve it." He said to her. Twilight could not find the words that would describe what she felt. She just wanted time to stop and stand with him forever. But she could not have her wish, because the rest of her friends found their way into the library, and saw the touching scene before them. Rainbow Dash spoke up first. "Hey Twilight, did not know you had company" she said nudging Twilight's side a bit. She immediately blushed, as pinky pie jumped around Nathan happily. "Oh boy a new unicorn in town! Whats your name? I am Pinky Pie! nice to meet you! So do you like cupcakes?" He chuckled, Apple Jack grabbed pinky away from him. "Awfully sorry 'bout that. She gets excited and what not with new ponies and all. I'm Apple Jack, pleased to meet you." They shook hooves as Rarity walked up. "My names Rarity, I am the towns fashion designer, and I must say, your eyes are the most lovely shade of blue and green I have ever seen." Fluttershy spoke shyly.. "and.. im.. fluttershy.... nice to meet you.." she trailed off almost to a inaudible whisper. "And im Rainbow Dash."
He chuckled, no one knew him nor recognized him but Twilight. "Pleasure to meet you all, my names Nathan." He looked to Rainbow who got confused then suddenly realized who he really was and then examined him closely. "Wait Nathan, THE Nathan? from the Pony Tales?" He looked kinda confused, Pony tails? huh must be fairy tails, only.. for this place. "Uhm, maybe... i do not know many pony tails. Care to enlighten me?" Rainbow smiled and dropped to ground. "I guess it would not hurt to show my awesome story telling skills." Apple Jack and Rarity rolled their eyes. Fluttershy just giggled, and Twilight smiled, as she stayed close to him, still uncertain if he remembered. He smiled to Twilight, speaking softly to her. "I do remember once again, the times of before. I am sorry it took me this long, to find out. But locked away deep inside were thoughts I guess I wanted to hide. If you can forgive me, that will be enough." he spoke gently to her. She smiled, and nodded. "Of course I will forgive you, i do not blame you for wanting to forget such a horrible time." He nodded, "That was a day i should not want to remember, but I must because that was the day I thought I lost you. I thought i had nothing left to live for, and was willing to lay my life to make sure your friends survived. It has been many years now, and I am sorry i never returned." She looked down, and nodded. "I understand. At one time i thought i liked you a lot. But when you left, I was broken. I will forgive you, but I have moved on. I do hope you understand." He nodded a solid nod. "I will not be mad, for what you did was right in your heart. Friends we remain, a bond which will never depart. I hope you the best, in the love which you seek." They sat next to each other listening to Rainbow re-tell the story he just lived again.
The Multi-verse
The man stood, bodies riddled around the chamber. His arms covered in dark tainted blood and flesh. "Such a waste if you ask me." He shook his arms, liquid splashed all over the ground. Walking to a computer console he typed in a few things, his ship powering to life before him. His door opened up for him to board as he walked inside, he saw more silver eyed monsters coming. "Not today pretties. Not today." As the doors shut, his ship descended into space. But what lied before him was a armada of unfathomable size. Thousands upon Thousands of ships, varying in size, design and magnitude stood in his way. "Well... shit." Was all he could say. Every ship seemed to power their weapons simultaneously aimed for him. In one giant flash of plasmid explosion, the vast amount of weapons from all around seemed to collide all at once.What seemed to be a lifetime pass before him as he watched the mass of energy soar at him, he could not think of what to do. He was at a loss of thought and a loss of words as they neared ever closer. He closed his eyes waiting for the impact but something else happened, something inside him screamed to defy what was about to happen. Inside his Light and Dark power combined, Creating in its wake a New entity that seemed to defy all. Before the weapons could destroy what he was, and what it had become, it released all of its energy, shielding its host in a bubble as it was sent through space and time. Through the void and beyond. Where it wanted to go it did not care, it only wished to survive. Survive it must, because it had a purpose that needed to be fulfilled.
His body wracked with pain unimaginable as he slammed into the ground sliding to a halt shortly after, smoke rose from his burnt leather, a small crater left where he had landed. It took him a few moments to come to about what just happened. Rubbing his head he coughed feeling his chest to make sure nothing was severely broken. "Body status is outer injured, but inside injury is minimal. Armor protected all vital organs."
He looked around... "Where am i?" This world was vivid, alive and bustling. Where he came from the last he heard everything was dead. "Sensors cannot locate any familiar locations within 5 starlights, we are no longer in the Galdine Universe." That shot his eyes open.
Back at the library the gang was talking and getting to know each other. Pinky Pie was hopping around eagerly. "Partypartypartypartypartyparty!" She spoke in a super fast and eager tone. Nathan was trying to keep a low profile but pinkie was having none of that. Soon with much reluctance, he said "yes" in a small small whisper, which Pinky Pie shot off in a flash of sugar induced super speed. "What have I done." Nathan store off in the smoke puff that dissipated shortly after. The girls giggled, and just smiled. "Ah it aint nothing. She's always lookin fer some reason to hav' a party." The others nodded agreeing. Curiously the ponies asked if they could see Nathan as his true self. He gave them a nod, standing in the center of the room. With a whisper, he spoke the words to reverse his magic. Light engulfed him momentarily, as he took his natural form. They looked on with awe at the tall human. Rarity was taken by his clothing, they were of Marvelous weave of Silver and black. Design's she had never seen in her time. Fluttershy was hiding behind her mane as Apple jack held a smile. Rainbow just smiled, she had met him yesterday and knew what he was. She also could not find a way to repay him for what he did for her. He told her she did not have to, but she could not take no for a answer. She stared out into the sky, deep in thought. The group conversed about common things, asking him about what he has done, where he has gone and what he thought of their world.
Later the Day, The Party Pinky Had planned Party Music
Nathan and the 5 ponies walked together down the streets of ponyville heading to Sugarcube Corner. Many ponies from the town were seen heading that way, some throwing curious glances at Nathan. Some of the older ones uncertain that it was who they thought it was, and others just weary of whether he was good or not. A bustling party could be seen even on the streets all of ponyville must have been here. Vinyl was hard at work providing awesome techno music that played in the building. Ponies piled in to enjoy the relaxing and fun scene. Nathan and the gang arrived, Pinky Pie bouncing around like a crazed pony on speed. She smiled happily. "Youlikeit?likeomgihadtodosomuchstufftomakesureveryponygothereontime." Nathan just chuckled.. "Its fine Pinky Pie. It looks like a lot of fun." They all dispersed and started to mingle around the crowd, many ponies introducing themselves to him. A few asked if he was the one who saved Celestia those 7 years ago, and when he told them he was, they would oooo and ahhh at it. A few would inquire why he did it, and a few just thanked him from their hearts for what he did. It was shortly after he arrived, that the crowd looked outside at something. He looked to the door to see two familiar faces. "Celestia? Luna? What are you two doing down here?" He asked as the ponies knelt in their presence. Celestia smiled, and Luna blushed seeing everyone. "We could not miss your welcome party now could we?" She spoke to him and he smiled and shrugged. "I guess not. I am sure it will be nice to have you here." All the ponies stood as Celestia came over to Nate and hugged him in public.
The party progressed rather well, Ponies mingled as music played. Everyone was having a great time. Twilight had never felt better in her life knowing her oldest friend was back. Rainbow Dash listened to Nathan as he told stories of the worlds he visited and the incredible things he did. She could not help but feel envious of him. Celestia watched the party and her ponies as they enjoyed themselves. Luna had been a star focal point as well, many ponies stammered for her autograph and wanted to ask her all sorts of questions about what it was like being Celestia's sister. Mid-way through the night, something caught Nathans attention, something foreign that did not come from this world. He went to the front door and watched something crash out near The Everfree forest. He was uncertain what it could have been but something inside him felt as if he had to investigate. But the party was still going on behind him, and to leave after Celestia and Luna had come down from Canterlot to grace him with their company, would be most disrespectful.
Border of The Everfree Forest
The Man had been working on his wounds, and minor burns. Fixing his armor and trying to figure out where he was. How did he survive? He was beyond out numbered and out gunned, but yet here he sat on the edge of a dark forest barely scuffed up. Something about that creature... that he held inside him, gave him access to powers he never dreamed of. He held the very essence of the shadow in his right hand, and the essence of light in his left, Both untouched by the other, but when he brought them near, they combined into something greater, something that allowed him to live. This power came with a price. He felt it as he combined them together, a presence seeped out from somewhere inside... It felt as if it tried to take him over and control him. He had to be careful for he had no idea what it may do to him. Getting out of the wreckage of the ship, he looked around the dark and damp forest. Night was high in the sky, moonlight pierced various areas around him, granting very limited illumination. He grabbed his last remaining sword, a small bag of supplied and began his trek. "computer. Locate the nearest civilization." A few beeps later, "A small dense population of indiginious creatures lay 600 yards east of our current location. It will take an estimated 3 hours to traverse the minor terrain to the edge of the forest." He sighed, "Grand." Taking a step into the forest he began his long trek.