Well my plans couldn't have gone much worse. Yeah I know that saying that usually makes things already worse then they are, but I'm curious to see just how the universe plans to screw up my plans any further than it has. I bet I know what your thinking. While I was on my way to Canterlot and the army was on their way to Ponyville we crossed paths and I was arrested immediately. Well no if you recall that particular outcome was the goal of my quest. You might be asking yourself 'if you failed to fail at taking over the world then what happened?' well let me describe the scene around me and I'm sure that you'll be able to guess.
I am currently sitting on Celestia's throne while Princess Celestia sits in a cage to my left. She is in her depowered form (Normal pony size and a pink unflowing mane). She is wreaked with sorrow from failing to protect her ponies from the invading evil.
A depowered Discord is chained to the floor to my right. Discord is still in a state of shock from having his powers taken from them. The other dark minions are in their rightful positions guarding the castle.
Princess Luna has also lost the bulk of her powers (She's a little smaller that the average pony and had a bright blue mane, aka Princess Woona form.). She is perched on my shoulder. She looks very annoyed by the situation, and by all accounts has every right to be. The delivery pony is late.
As for me, well at this point you wouldn't even recognize me. Instead of the toothpicks I've had for arms up 'till know, there are now what resemble tree trunks. I've also grown to stand about eight feet tall. Speaking of standing, I no longer needed my cane. My hair has also changed to a glowing neon red , has grown to around four feet, and is flowing in a non-existent breeze, on occasion fiery sparks will fly out of it. Similar situation with a newly acquired beard. My eyes are now glowing (the color changes depending on my mood). I also now have wings that obey the same fiery style as my hair. I have horrible fiery scars around the base of each wing. Let me tell you those things hurt like you would not believe when they exploded out of my back. To top it all off I look absolutely miserable.
Yep that's right I took over Equestria... perhaps I should begin from the start.
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After several long days of hiking I finally reached Canterlot capitol of Equestria. I found the lack of guard a bit discouraging, but I figured that I would run into more as I got closer to the castle. Little did I know that I the military was busy sorting out my previous mess.
Back in Ponyville Princess Celectia had just arrived with the bulk of the military. That's right we completely bypassed each other. Celestia knocked on the library and was greeted by her prized student Twilight Sparkle.
“Celestia, I'm so glad your here.” Beamed Twilight.
“As am I, but before we start looking for the human there is one thing I need to cheek.” Responded Celestia. Celestia then used her magic to perform a scan of Twilight Spackle.
“Princess what was that all about?” asked a confused Twilight Sparkle.
“Just making sure that you haven’t been replaced by a robot.” answered Celestia.
“What? Why does everyone suddenly think I'm a robot?” asked an even more confused Twilight Sparkle.
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Back at Canterlot
I arrived at the castle with less resistance than I had expected. There were no guards and the locals couldn't be bothered by me. As I walked into the castle grounds I was amazed by the lack of guards. I continued to be amazed all the way until I had reached the building where the elements where stored.
As I approached the huge double doors I finally snapped at the audacious lack of guards. “Hello unauthorized entity in close proximity to the nations greatest weapon!” I shouted after receiving no response shouted “Nobody? Well okay then I'm just going to attempt to open this lock.”
I proceed to analyze the lock. Its was one of those spin dial combination locks... Yea honestly didn't think I'd make it this far. Time to start guessing random combinations. Um... forty-two, forty-two, and forty-two... didn't think so how about seventy-four, fifty-one, and two.
After I had tried that combination the door started making a ton of clanking sounds and began to open. As it opened it continued to make as much noise as possible. I mean seriously could that door open any louder. I might as wall have Thor the god of thunder opening this thing. After the door opened it was revealed that there was another door behind that one.
I stood there staring at the door before saying. “Please tell me someone heard that!” seriously what's their deal here. That thing made enough noise for the entire city to hear (some element of that claim may be exaggerated). After determining that apparently nobody heard that I began to observe the second lock. It looked to be an advanced lock and key system. Thankfully, even if you don't know how to pick one you can still look suspicious trying, so I elected to fiddle around with the lock until someone came by and reported me.
Well it turns out that banging a rock against the lock was apparently a viable solution to the 'I have no clue how to pick a lock or any lock picks for that mater' problem because after about half an hour of whacking that thing the door started opening.
There was another door. This one was the one from the show that supposedly only Celestia could open. Well as it just so happens I have a magic wand that I acquired from a woodland pixie. Well the batteries in this stupid thing are only good for one spell before they go dead, so I figure I try my one spell and after the 100% chance that my attempts fail I call it quits and go home.
I stood there a minute thinking of what magic words to use. After a stroke of genius I shouted for all the world to hear “Bippity boppity boo” and tapped the wand against the door.
After nothing happened I shrugged and started packing up my things. If I hurry to the train station I'll be in bed by eight.
All of a sudden the final door started opening.
Okay maybe in bed by nine. Alright what's the deal here? There is no way that I just made it all this way on dumb luck this has to be some kind of trick... Actually that makes scene. These aren't the real elements they must be decoys. I bet that the entire royal guard are waiting in ambush outside just waiting to catch me with the fake elements in hand. Oh that's just clever, I better pack up the elements and go outside to say hello. Full proof.
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In Ponyville
Princess Celestia was overseeing the search of the town when one of her generals approached her. “What news do you bring?” asked Celestia.
“Princess, we found a cabin in the woods where Twilight said to look but it was unoccupied.” responded the general. “We've placed a small group of scouts to stay there and report any suspicious activity. Also we haven't found the robot impersonating your student, but we have manged to apprehend about six changelings impersonating her.”
“Are the changelings related to Chrysalis' hive?” Asked Celestia.
“No there from Queen Wildfire's hive.” Responded the general.
“Oh, in that case just give them a week of community service then send them home.” Said Celestia.
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Back at the hall of elements
I burst through the hall's front door and said, “Oh drat, you caught me. I guess now I shall be...” I looked around to notice that there was no battalion of royal guards. “Where the heck is everybody!” The way that the castle seemed to be abandoned was starting to really creep me out.
I resolved to go to the throne room to figure out what was going on. When I had finally arrived at the throne room. I finally saw a pair of guards in front of the door. “Hay is it alright if I have a quick word with the Princess about the security in this place?” I asked. “Because quite frankly I find it rather lacking.”
The two guards exchanged glances obviously confused what to make of what was standing before them. “Um, you may... proceed?” Said the guard after a moment.
Wow. Really? Just like that. If I do somehow end up taking over I'm definitely overhauling the security at this place.
I barged through the throne room door shouting “Princess Celestia I have something I need... to...” I Stopped when I saw that a shocked Princess Luna was siting on the throne instead of Celestia. “Alright then Princess Luna I have something I need to say to you.”
Princess Luna was still in a state of shock. “Wait what? Are you a human.”
“Yeah yeah we'll get to that in a minute just ignore it for now.” I said. “Alright here's the deal, the security here sucks. I managed to to break into the hall of elements and steel these fake elements without so much as a 'halt right there criminal scum' seriously what gives?” I ask.
Luna just sits there dumfounded. “What fake elements?”
I rolled my eye's “These fake elements of harmony.” I said as a spilled the contents of the bag I put the elements in. after I spilled them on the floor they started to float in the air. “Alright that's new.”
Luna snapped out of her daze when she realized what was happening. “NO! I shall not allow you to do this!” she said as she started to charge me.
It was an epic moment as Luna charged me and the elements started glowing and started shooting lightning every were. As we collided there was a blinding flash of light. When the light settled down Luna had shrunken down to her depowered form and the elements had returned to their stone orb form while I had bulked up a little and my hair was now flowing in an nonexistent breeze.
Luna slowly started staggering to her hoofs. Weekly she said “You monster, y-you planed this all along didn't you.”
“What? No... this... no! Not even close. I-I don't even... what? I'm sorry what?!” I said.
While I was trying to understand... whatever that whole episode was all about, Lula attacked me.
“I shall not permit thee to triumph in thy endeavor of which in nature can be presumed with much confidence to be both loathsome and malicious simultaneously!” Luna screamed and then lunged at me and bit into my arm.
It took me a second to realize what was going on “Okay? Could you repeat that... what a minute. GET HER OFF!” I screamed. Give me a break there was a lot going on.
I took a fare bit of shaking to remove the flesh crazed alicorn form my arm. With a forceful shake a she went flying across the room. Without saying anything I immediately inspected my arm. I found that she a taken a decent bite out of it. I turned my attention back to Luna, expecting her to engage in another round of 'eat the human.' Instead I saw her sitting in the corner that I had flung her into. She had a confused look in her face.
“Strange, I taste blood.” said Luna.
“Yeah, might by my blood.” I said. I took another look at my arm. At the sight of all the blood coming out I turn a shade green. “I think I'm gonna be sick.”
I began walking out of the throne when Luna flew in front of me and asked “Where do you think you're going?”
“I think I'm going to get this looked at.” I said as I held out the arm Luna had bitten.
Luna Looked at my arm quizzically. “Why are you even bleeding?”
“YOU TRIED TO EAT ME THAT'S WHY!” I shouted.
“No why are you made of flesh and blood?” asked Luna.
“I don't know. I never thought to ask. Why is this even an issue?” I said
“Because your supposed to be pure evil.” said Luna.
“I don't think that...” My thoughts where interrupted by pain, “which way is the palace infirmary?” I asked
Luna pointed down one on the halls. “That way, just follow me.”
“Thank you, now where was I?” I asked.
“Flesh and blood.” said Luna.
“Right thank you, I don't think that being a metaphoric incarnation of evil has anything to do with if I can bleed or not.” I said.
“No humans aren't a metaphoric representation of evil. They are physically composed if it.” said Luna.
“... Well that would explain a lot, I still don't see how it's a big deal.” I said.
“It's a big deal because if you not pure evil then you're by definition not a human. Oh and we've arrived at the infirmary.” said Luna.
I looked away from Luna to see that we had arrived at the infirmary. It was a decent sized room. The back wall looked contain a vast array of medical supply’s and equipment. Both walls on the right and left where alined with various medical stations set up for various situations. The staff within the infirmary had all paused to stare at us.
I turned to one of the nurses that were on staff and held out my arm “Hey could I get this fixed? It hurts something awful.”
The mare stood there for a second before picking up her jaw and responding “um, right yes. Just sit down and well get you patched up.”
Luna also turned to a nurse and asked “ Could I get something to brush my teeth with? I have an awful taste in my mouth.”
“Oh what? Now I taste bad?” I spitefully asked.
“Oh, get over thy self.” Said Luna, “anyway Like I said if you are not composed of pure evil the by default you can't by human.”
“No, I'm pretty sure I'm human.” I said.
“And I'm pretty sure you're living a lie.” said Luna.
We went on like this for hours. Eventually we let the subject drop after we had concluded that this was getting us nowhere. We decided that it would be best for everyone's interest if we got Luna her powers back before this got out of hand.
We are currently in the royal library trying to find a solution for this whole mess. I had been looking for anything that looked promising when Luna came up to me.
“Hi, did you find anything?” I asked.
“No I have not. Martian I find myself needing your help.” said Luna.
“Um, I am helping. I mean I know I haven't found anything that might help get your powers back into you, but at least I'm trying.” I said.
“No it's not that. The problem is that with out my powers I can't raise the moon.” said Luna.
“Then shouldn't you get Celestia on that?” I asked.
“Yes well... no offense but I don't want my sister knowing how I lost to a... well, you.” said Luna
“Okay, that I understand, but what do you expect me to do?” I asked.
“I expect you to raise the moon in my stead.” replied Luna.
I stood there for a second trying to process what I had just been asked. “Say what now?”
“Don't worry I'll be guiding you through the process. It shouldn't go too bad.” said Luna
“Shouldn't being the key word here. Luna, you don't know me, if there is a way to screw something up I'll find it and find it good.” I argued
“Nonsense, surely not everything you attempt ends in failure.” pursued Luna
“Well I do have a knack for medicine. I even got a cutie mark for it and everything. Which is odd because humans don't normally get cutie marks.” I said
Upon hearing this Luna's eyes shot open and a smirk appeared on her face as she pointed a hoof at me and said, “Ah ha! Solid proof that you are no human.”
I look at her in confusion, “What... oh wait no. That's not what I meant I'm still human, I'm just not evil and for some strange reason I can get a cutie mark. Still a human.”
Luna look me straight in the eye and said, “You're living a lie.”
“... Can we just move on to raising the moon?” I asked.
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Princess Celestia had been through rough day. The Twilight robot turned out to be nothing more than a rumor and they still haven't found the human.
A concerned guard who noticed the princess's demeanor decided to address the issue. “Princess you're exhausted. Why don't you get some rest while we keep searching for the human.”
“No, I'm fine. I cannot rest while I know that my kingdom is at risk.” Insisted Celestia
However, the guard would not take no for an answer. “Please your Majesty, you need to be at your best if this thing is even half as bad as you say it is. Just get some sleep and we will wake you if we find anything.”
Celestia thought on it and finally relented. “Very well, I shall lower the sun then get some rest, but do not hesitate to disturb me should anything turn up.”
Celestia went straight to the building that was being used as a temporary base in Ponyville. When she arrived she began to lower the sun. As she had finished lowering the sun she felt that something was off. She then noticed that the moon was not rising as smoothly as it normally would. It was constantly jerking left and right, it would stop raising then jerk forward to catch up for lost time. Luna normally presented masterful control of the moon. Something was wrong.
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Needless to say I was not having an easy time raising the moon. The stupid thing was constantly fighting me that whole time. There was a lot of shouting and screaming involved
“Luna It started rotating, why is it rotating?” I asked.
At this point Luna was beyond annoyed “Because you turned off the gyroscopic stabilizers.”
“How do I turn them back on?” I asked.
“Activate the systems repair function that should fix it.” said Luna.
I held up my magic wand (which was now running of my power rather than the internal battery) and focused on activating the moon's repair function.
“Alright I think that did it.” I said.
Luna took A look at the moon and saw that it was rating back to it's original position. “Well at least that's fixed. Now please, gently push on the acceleration.”
As gently as I could I eased on on the acceleration. As I did however that moon didn't move. “Luna don't be mad but I think I broke the moon.”
“And why would you think that Martian?” asked Luna
“Because the moon isn't moving” I said.
“That's because you left the parking breaks on you buffoon!” shouted Luna
“Okay sheesh, no need to get huffy. I don't even remember tuning them on.” I said.
Luna looked really annoyed now. “Martian we've been over this. Activating any repair function automatically parks the moon.”
“Oh yea, we did cover that. Sorry” I apologized. It was then I noticed something odd happening. “Luna under what circumstances does the moon turn blood red?”
“Under the circumstances that you royally screwed up...” Luna grunted, then sighed” Please don't tell me the moon is turning red.”
“See I told you I would find a way.” I said
“I will hurt you.” threatened Luna
We went on like this for another fifteen minutes before we came up with the idea of me poring magic into my wand and having Luna manipulate it.
I look at the moon. It was still red but it seamed to be slowly returning to it's natural white. “Are we done?” I asked.
Luna seemed content with the current state of the moon. “Yes, the auto repair should be able fix what's left of the damage. Thankfully this isn't the worst condition that the moon has been in. As you know the moon is a miracle of magical engineering far beyond what we know today, not just a giant rock. Unfortunately my sister wasn't aware of this fact. In the thousand years that I was banished my sister treated the moon like it was just a giant rock and barbarically threw it around the sky. The warning lights where one of the first things she broke. It took me months to restore it to full functionality. Now lets get back to restoring my powers.”
“So your sister had no idea that the moon turning red is just a warning light and not a sign of a coming apocalypse?” I asked.
Luna froze where she stood. After a few seconds she spoke. “Drat. Just, oh drat”
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Princess Celestia had just finished witnessing the chaotic raising of the moon. The sight she just witnessed sent her into a panic.
“No, please no. This can't be happening. The human had control of the moon. My sister! What has he done to you Luna.” Celestia said. Tears where streaming down her cheeks at the thought of permanently losing her sister after just getting her back.
“Princess, we saw the moon. Does that mean that Luna has been defeated by the human?” Asked the lead guard.
Celestia stared at the guard the sorrowful look in her eyes telling the guard all he needed to know. After a moment Celestia responded “I'm afraid that we have played right into the humans trap, and he now controls the moon.”
The guard stood speechless at this information for a minute before managing a speak. “What are your orders your highness?”
“We leave a portion of the guard here to search for any information on the human that might be relevant. The rest of us will return to the castle and battle the human. I pray it will be enough”
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“So let me get this straight.” I said. “You never revealed the truth about the moon to anyone?”
“It never came up in conversation.” replied Luna.
“And because of that, Celestia is now probably on her way back to the castle.” I continued.
“Most likely” agreed Luna.
“And that's why we are now running to the forbidden section of the library in a last ditch effort to keep this whole shindig from getting any worse.” I said.
“Correct.” said Luna.
“Good enough for me” I said.
After a good few minutes of browsing the forbidden section Luna found what we where looking for.
“Martian! I think I found a spell that will return my powers to me and also the elements of harmony!” exclaimed Luna
“Well then what are we waiting for? Lets start setting up the spell.” I said. I took a look at the book that Luna found to see what we would need. “Wow that looks a lot like black magic.”
“Not surprising, The unicorn that created this spell was a reformed dark wizard. While the spell itself doesn’t invoke any dark powers the style of the setup and execution does take a lot of inspiration form the practice of black magic. It's perfectly legal to preform in Equestria but since it is so closely related to black magic it is kept in the forbidden section.” explained Luna.
“Well then let's get this over with. I don't want to be here when Celestia arrives.” I said.
As fast as we could we arrived at the castles magic lab and set up the conditions for the spell to be cast.
Luna stood in the middle of the room. “Alright Martian, everything is in place. Just cast the spell.” Ordered Luna.
I nodded and began to cast the spell. The lights in the room began to dim and the shapes of skeletal houses could be made out in the shadows of the room as they galloped around the room. A faint noise was slowly growing into an depending sound of stampeding houses as the shadows became more apparent. A gale wind then started to blow throughout the room adding the sound of a fierce storm to the sounds of the stampede. So far so good.
I needed to shout to speak over the noise of the spell. “I THINK THE SPELL IS ABOUT READY TO BEGIN THE TRANSFER. TELL ME WHEN YOU'RE READY.”
Luna was looking at the book containing the spell we where using. She was having trouble reading it because she was having to use both hooves to keep the pages from blowing everywhere and the wind kept blowing her hair in her face. “HOLD ON, I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT EVERYTHING IS READY BEFORE WE BEGIN.”
“ALRIGHT BUT HURRY UP. A SPELL OF THIS MAGNITUDE WON'T GO UNNOTICED FOR LONG.” I shouted.
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Celestia and her guards where quickly approaching the castle when Celestia felt a strong magical surge come from the palace’s magic labs. “Captain!”
“Yes, your highness?” inquired the guard captain.
“I sensed a magical surge coming from the labs. I'm going to investigate. Meet me there as soon as possible.” instructed Celestia. She telephoned straight to the labs without waiting for a response. When the magical flash of light faded the scene struck fear into her heart. Luna had been reduced to a near powerless state and was sitting defenseless in the middle of the room and the human was about to cast some unknown spell on her. Both the human and Luna had yet to notice her.
She had to act quick before the spell was complete. Observing the magical flow within the room she quickly devised a counter spell that should reverse any effects that the spell would have. As soon as she readied the counter spell, she charged.
She pushed Luna out of the spell center and prepared to fire the counter spell.
“Vile fiend! back to where you came from!” yelled Celestia.
Of course I was completely caught off guard. “What?” I asked
Luna got up from the corner of the room, when she realized what it was that her sister was planing to do she shouted.“Sister! you know not what you are doing! Do not cast that spell.”
“I am protecting those I love.” exclaimed Celestia.
Celestia fired the counter spell and suddenly felt an unknown force grab hold of her powers. “No,” she said as a single tear fell down her cheek. Then her power was torn from her and pushed into the human. After the transfer was complete Celestia fell to the floor. Her hair had turn pink and she had shrunk down to a size only slightly larger than the average pony. She seemed dizzy and was having trouble standing.
I stood in awe of the scene before me for a wile. I came back to reality when I received a firm kick to the head from Luna.
“OW! What just happened?” I said.
“My sister just gave you her powers. Your brain broke so I had to do a hard reset” said Luna
I looked at Celestia. “Is she going to be alright?” I asked.
“She'll manage.” answered Luna.
As I stared at Celestia I realized that when I absorbed Luna's power I also physically changed a little, so it stood to reason that I had also changed this time.
“Luna have I changed at all?” I asked.
Luna turned her attention to me. After observing me for a few moments she said. “You're a little bit taller. Your arms are thicker. And your hair is now a fiery red and there are occasional sparks coming from it. Other than that, no.” stated Luna.
“Alright, well that was fun. Now lets try to get your powers back again.” I suggested.
“Agreed.” said Luna.
We turn our focus back to the spells set to find that Celestia was feeling well enough to smash everything she could get her hands on.
“Sister what are you doing!” shouted Luna.
“Fighting until my dying breath!” Said Celestia.
“Commendable.” I commented. I turned to Luna. “All this is replaceable right?”
“Yeah we can easily rebuild the setup. Just make sure that she doesn't get her hoofs on your wand. They're not a common commodity in Equestria.” said Luna
“Why is that?” I asked.
Luna shrugged, “There's just no demand for them. Earth ponies believe in doing things the earth pony way and pegasi just couldn’t be bothered to learn magic. The system worked out well for thousands of years so there's really no need to shove magic down non-unicorn throats.”
SNAP
“Please tell me that wasn't the sound of Celestia breaking your wand.” pleaded Luna.
“HA! What will you do know human? I destroyed your only means of using magic!” said Celestia triumphantly.
“Um... Order a new one. Well maybe not, I mean they are expensive. I really only had that one because it was a gift.” I said.
“Martian I'll pay for a new one from the royal funds.” said Luna.
“Luna, why are you helping him?” Cried Celestia.
“He was going to return my powers to me.” answered Luna.
“No Sister, he is lying to you. A human would never willingly give up power once they get their hoofs on it.” said Celestia.
I was tempted to say something about not having hoofs, but since no one had said anything to me about not saying everypony and other such local lingo, I decided to let it go.
“Sister he is not a human.” said Luna.
“Luna are you mad? Look at him, how is he not a human?” said Celestia.
I interrupted their conversation to explain. “ She's somehow gotten in into her head that if I'm not composed of pure evil then I'm not human.”
“Fool you are composed of pure evil. That is what makes you human.” Celestia said.
Luna looked at me with a face that said “told you so.”
“He is made of flesh and blood like you and me sister.” Said Luna.
“He lies!” shouted Celestia.
“No I really am just flesh and blood.” I said.
“Liar.” accused Celestia.
“Is she always this difficult to talk to?” I asked Luna.
“Lies! Lies! Slander and lies!” shouted Celestia.
“No, she is usually very open minded. I think she is like this because she is having a panic attack.” answered Luna.
We then heard the sound of clanging armor coming from outside the room. A few seconds later the door burst open and several guards proceeded to enter the room.
“Halt right there human. Don't make this harder than it needs to be.” threatened the lead guard.
Well this is an awkward situation. “Um... back off or I'll summon my dark minions.” I said unconvincingly.
Little Luna flew up to my shoulder and asked “Martian do you actually have minions?”
“Well I've never been able to summon any before, but for some reason pretending to try scares the daylights out of ponies.” I said.
“I'd like to see you try.” Said the guard.
Well here goes nothing. “Dark Minions go!” I shouted as I struck a pose.
Now please understand that I had no way of knowing that because of all the power that I had absorbed that saying “dark minions go” would actually work. Oh well, live and learn.
As soon as I finished saying “go” legions of human like dark warriors blinked into reality and engaged the guards in combat. Me and Luna immediately grabbed onto each other and hid in a corner of the room and heroically stayed out of everyone’s way.
The guards where taken completely off guard when the dark figures came into existence. They didn't have any time to brace for battle. In a short matter of time the guards and Celestia where in chains and lined up against the wall.
Me and Luna where curled up in the corner embracing each other with our eye's closed still heroically staying out of everyone’s way. I felt a light tap on my shoulder so we looked up to see what was going on. One of the dark minions I accidentally summoned was standing there. He stood proudly as he gestured to the prisoners against the wall.
“Your High Excellence Martian and Lady Nightmare. We have defeated the enemy. Would you like to consume there souls now or later?” asked the dark minion.
“Um just put them in the dungeon for now” I said.
He smiled and said. “Later it is then.” then he led the prisoners out of the room.
“Luna, do you know these guys?” I asked.
“I think they might have worked for me when I was Nightmare Moon.” said Luna.
“So that's where they came form.” I said. “Anyway lets go order a new wand. Preferably before things get any worse.”
We immediately set off to the throne room. I was surprised to see that there where already dark minions waiting for a us at the throne room. These minions seamed bigger and more menacing than the others I summoned.
“What's with the scarier than normal guards?” I asked.
Luna smiled from my solder and said “nightmare guards, designed the costumes myself. Pretty cool if I do say so myself.”
Luna summoned the royal delivery colt Swift Delivery. He was trembling at the sight of me and the nightmare guards.
I think the guards are scaring him.” I whispered to Luna. Which got a victorious 'yes' from Luna.
“Y-you sent for me your highness.” said Swift Delivery.
“Ah yes, Swift Delivery I need you to order a high quality magic wand. How quickly do you think you can have it here?” Said Luna.
“Oh um w-well, If I was allowed t-to use the royal transportation system I could have it to you this time tomorrow.” said Swift Delivery
“Excellent, let it be done.” said Luna.
Swift Delivery nodded and turned around to retrieve the wand. Before he made it out Luna interrupted him
“Actually one last thing.” said Luna.
“Yes?” asked Swift Delivery.
“Well, given recent events, it might be smart to send a escort to make sure everything goes as planed.” Luna said.
This caught me off guard. Who was she planning on sending? “Who do you suggest?” I Asked.
“Well the only people we can send at the time are the dark minions, and since I've worked with them in the past I know just the minions for the job.” Luna said.
I gave the idea some thought, constantly looking between Swift Delivery and the present dark minions. “Are you sure that Swift will be able to handle them. He seams horrified by them.”
“Oh he'll love them once he gets to know them.” said Luna.
“Well alright if you say so.” I said.
Luna clapped her hoofs and looked around as if expecting something to happen. After nothing happened Luna seamed confused until coming to a realization. “Martian you have my powers. Kindly summon the Nightmarelishious division.”
I snickered. “Nightmarelishious?”
Little Luna put on a pout. “It's a cool name.”
“I'll just call them up.” I said. Lets see if saying dark minions go worked before lets try, “Nightmarelishious assemble!”
Nothing
Well then “Go go Nightmarelishious!” Still nothing, maybe “By the black powers of Hades Nightmarelishious you will come before me.” And still nothing. What did Luna do to summon them. Oh right she clapped her hoofs. I clapped my hands and still revived no result.
“Luna how do I call them?” I asked.
Luna smiled and whispered into my ear.
“Oh no, I am not saying that!” I said
“Oh yes you are. I am not risking the safety of this colt because you think my summoning incantation is silly.” said Luna.
I moaned before saying without enthusiasm “I'm the N to the-”
“No stop! your doing it wrong!” Said Luna.
“What was I doing wrong?” I asked.
“You're not singing, you have to sing it with joy.” replied Luna.
“Isn't it bad enough that I have to say it in the first place?” I asked.
“No, you have to suffer.” Luna said all to happily. I think this is her way at getting back at me for taking her powers.
I conjured up the strength to put on a smile and sang “♪ I'm the N to the Nightmaremoon, In you're nightmares yeah, and ain’t no other pony bring the night like me. I'm Nightmarelishious♫” And pose.
Boom Lightning, Blam minions, and the crowd goes wild.
“Luna ya mind taking over from here? I need to find a corner and die from embarrassment.” I said.
Little Luna hoped down from my shoulder and started her prep talk to the eleven-something-thousand minions in the courtyard below, “Listen up! I need you fifteen to make sure this colt makes it to wherever he need to go and back without a scratch on him. Do you understand?”
“Ma'am yes ma'am.” the fifteen replied.
Luna continued, “I need you thirty to be ready at all times. I don't care if it interrupts tea time. If they call for back up you move. The rest of you be prepared the heavy ordnance in case it is deemed necessary you the success of this mission. Move out.”
It was absolutely adorable watching widdle Woona give that speech. If you didn't imagine the speech given from Woona instead of Luna go back and Imagine that right now.
It shouldn't come to that right?” I asked.
“No, but I hope it does. I'll finally get my money's worth for the minions.” replied Luna
“So what now?” I asked.
“I don't know about you Martian, but I'm going to take advantage of the situation and make a few changes to the castle's interior decorations that my sister would never agree to.” answered Luna. She clapped her hoofs and several dark minions wearing construction uniforms came in.
A more official looking minion came in. Immediately he seamed displeased with something. He he put a finger up to one of the walls and dragged it for a short distance before holding his finger up to his face and frowning.
“Unacceptable.” The minion said. “You there”- He pointed to another minion “I want this place swabbed spotless, then forty lashes and we push you off a cliff.”
“Um... Shouldn't I be the one to give orders like that?” I said.
The minion look at me. “I was merely interpreting your whim Sire.”
“You're more than a little off. By all means clean the place up but no lashes or casting anyone off a cliff.” I said.
“Yeah, minions are expensive. No breaking them useless high-rank 547” said Luna.
547 took a look of shame. “Of course your greatness. Forgive me, I was not thinking.”
“So back to the topic at hand, Luna what changes are you making?” I asked.
“Well after I was told that plunging the world into eternal darkness would freeze the planet. I decided that I would settle for redecorating my half of the palace with an eternal night theme instead. However my sister wouldn't let me because she thought it would offend the public, but now she is in the dungeon and I don't care what the public thinks. The beauty of eternal night shall be seen. Now if you don't mind we have a meeting with the architect about how to magically put a night sky in the ceiling.”
“Who's we?” I asked.
“You and me.” answered Luna.
“Why me?” I asked.
“Because I find your suffering pleasing to observe and I don't want to miss a moment of it.” said Luna with a devilish smile.
“Of course.” I replied.
We arrived at the meeting. Luna had set straight to work explaining her vision for her half of the castle. It was actually pretty neat. The throne room was going to be split down the middle with Luna's half having a false sky. The windows throughout Luna's half would block out all light from the sun giving the illusion of a would bathed in perpetual moon light. She had several other ideas. All the while she managed to keep the theme on the beauty of the night and managed to avoid making the castle look creepy.
While we where in the middle of the meeting none other than Discord barged in. He was wearing a bath cap, a towel and was holding a back scrubber.
“Sorry to interrupt, but I couldn’t help but wondering why there are dark minions redecorating the castle.” inquired Discord.
I raised my hand. “That would be partially my fault. Just ignore them, we'll have them out of the way around tomorrow afternoon.”
Discord gave me a confused look. “I'm sorry, but why is a human in the palace?”
“I accidentally took over the place. Me and Luna are working on fixing that, but for the current time we’re stuck with me in charge.” I explained. “Shouldn't you be in stone?”
“For your information I've been reformed.” Said Discord.
“Oh, congratulations then. Well if that's all then I do have a princess to tend to.” I said pointing to little Luna an my shoulder.
Discord had apparently just noticed Luna had been shrunk down. He burst out into laughter at the sight. “Oh. Oh this is to rich. You actually defeated Luna didn't you. Ow my sides. This is to much.” He said in between laughs.
“Oh like you could have done any better.” Luna remarked.
Discord stopped laughing. “ Oh you wanna bet.”
“I do.” answered Luna.
“Very well, If I can get your powers from the human, I get to drive the moon for the next month.” wagered Discord.
“And if I win you have to kiss my sister on the lips, in public.” Luna said with an evil grin.
Discord looked disgusted “Going for two birds with one stone I see. I'll give you this, Woona, you hit low, that's for certain. Very well, I accept. Meet me in the throne room when you're ready to loose.” Discord said.
“Well.” I said. “I'm ready to get this whole thing over with. Lets get your powers back Luna.” I started heading to the throne room.
“Oh I'm not getting my powers back tonight.” Said Luna.
“You do realize that I don't stand a chance against Discord.” I said.
Luna put on a mischievous smirk “Wanna bet?”
“No.” I replied.
“Oh come on, why not?” Said Luna.
“Because that face says you know something, and I don't trust it.” I said.
“A shame. It would have been hilarious.” said Luna. “moving on to another subject, I don't think I've asked you what you where planing to do with the elements in the first place.”
“Well I suppose there's no harm in telling you know. You see I come from a different world entirely. Now I've tried almost everything to get back home. This was my last ditch effort to return. Basically what I was going to do was get caught trying to steal the elements of harmony and hopefully have either you or Celestia banish me back to my home world.” I said.
“Oh, you could have just asked. Tell you what, after I get my powers back I'll see if I can send you back. How does that sound?” Luna asked.
“That sounds good. Thank you.” I said.
“Sir.” Said useless high-rank 547. “I have been informed that you have been challenged to a duel. Exactly how do you intend to cheat?”
“I don't.” I said.
“Don't worry useless high-rank 547” said Luna. “The Cheating will be both ironic and efficient. I already had it in place before the duel began. You just be ready to celebrate victory.”
“Your cunning never fails to amaze Lady Nightmare.” Said 547.
We arrived at the throne room. Like he said Discord was waiting for us.
“Well I must say I'm surprised.” said Discord. “I thought you would run and hide like a human usually does when faced with a stronger being. Well far be it from me to deny a fool his battle. Oh and just in cast you had any ideas of cheating Luna” Discord snapped his fingers and a wall of magic encased me and Discord and teleported Luna out off of my shoulder She reappeared on the throne.
“Now I hope you're ready to hand the keys to the moon over my dear because I don't imagine that this will last long.” boasted Discord.
Discord snapped his fingers again and this time a series of text appeared above his head reading
Unlimited health: on.
Unlimited magic: on.
Unlimited swag: on.
Discord rocks: very yes!
“Hey those are cheat codes! That's cheating!” I accused
“What cheat codes? I don't see any cheat codes. Anyway, you might want to look out for falling rocks.” discord said as he opened a umbrella.
I looked up to see that giant rocks in the shape of discords head where falling in my direction. “Oh I get it Discord rocks. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!”
I screamed as I ran in circles. However I wasn’t fast enough to get out of the way and the rock hit me. However before it had the chance to turn me into a pancake The magic holding the rock together split apart and forced itself into me. Then a chain reaction spread throughout the other rocks and they broke down into pure magic and also forced themselves into me. The chain reaction continued until only a dumbstruck Discord remained. Then, to the misfortune of the draconequus, the chain reaction decided that its coffee break was over and picked up where it left off. Discord's power was forced into a pure state and transferred into lucky ol' me. Dang it.
The second the power entered me I fell over in pain. All the power that I had absorbed had finally caught up with me and I was about full to bursting.
“Ha, what now Discord!” said Luna.
Discord was laying on the floor dumfounded. “My powers. What happened?”
“Earlier today my sister cast a counter spell that caused him to absorb her power.” Answered Luna
“What does that have to do with this?” asked Discord.
“The spell is still active. If he comes in contact with a large source of magic the spell reactivates and he absorbs it.” explained Luna.
Luna turned her attention to me and saw that I was still on the floor. “Martian, you alright?”
“Currently experiencing a lot of pain, just bury me if I die.” I managed to grunt out.
“How powerful are you normally?” Asked Luna.
“I'm probably the weakest creature that you'll ever meet, why?” I asked.
“Oh not good.” Said Luna. “You're probably holding way to much magic in you. Try to avoid absorbing any more.”
“I'll try.” I said.
“Sir.” said 547 “What shall we do with him.”
“What, oh just... chain him to the floor or something.” I said
Then suddenly the pain I was experiencing spiked.
Luna noticed that I was suddenly experiencing and sudden surge of pain. With a worried tone she asked “Martian what's happening?”
I couldn't manage to say anything through the pain.
Luna observed me trying to figure out what was wrong with me. A look of realization came over her. “Martian listen to me. You body is trying to find an outlet for the magic it's accumulated. I'm so sorry but this process is going to hurt. Just try to stay conscious. Guards take us to the infirmary.” Luna then used what little magic she did have to dull the pain while the nightmare guards transported us to the infirmary.
When we arrived Luna instructed the staff to wait outside with the nightmare guards while she went to work dulling the pain.
After a short wile a fiery wing forced it's way through the skin. and it hurt.
“Martian calm down it's okay. Just one more to go and it'll be over.” said Luna.
I forced my eye's closed and tried to focus an something other than the pain. A moment later the other wing broke the flesh and tore it's way through. After the wing was out the bulk of the pain subsided.
“Martian are you okay?” asked Luna.
“Yeah, that was awful. So what's the damage?” I asked.
Struggling to use her magic Luna managed use a spell to diagnose me “Your body is trying to cope with all the magic it's absorbed; however, you've nearly reached your limit. If you're magic grows anymore then it could prove fatal.”
“So as long as I don't absorb any more magic I'll be fine?” I asked.
Luna shook her head “No, the magic you've taken is slowly fussing itself with you. Taking our powers just accelerated the process to this point faster than it would have otherwise. You would have probably died from my powers within a week under normal circumstances.”
“Okay, will I make it to tomorrow?” I asked.
Luna frowned and took a while before replying. “I can't say for certain, but the odds aren't in your favor.”
I nodded “Okay then, is there anything we can to change the odds.”
“Well you shouldn't do anything to activate your magic because that will cause it to fuse faster, so no more summoning minions. Um, try to avoid getting excited. Adrenaline could also accelerate the process. I think there's a spell that should slow the process. I'll get a minion to find it.” said Luna.
“Are you sure you will be able to perform the spell without your powers?” I asked.
“I can get the royal spell casters to perform the spell if they haven't already fled the city. Besides I still have a little power left.” assured Luna.
“Alright, sounds like a plan.” I said.
“Yeah, again, I'm sorry. If I had known that you had limits as low as they where I would have never allowed you to face Discord.” said Luna.
“Thanks, nice to know you care.” I said.
After that we left the infirmary. Luna immediately sent two minions to find the spell we needed. As soon the minions found the spell Luna got the royal spell casters to preform the spell.
“Did it work?” I asked.
“Yes you should be able to survive until Swift Delivery returns with that wand. Can I go home now?” Said the Royal spell caster.
“Yeah we'll call you if we need anything.” I said.
After he left I turned to Luna and asked. “Well it's been a long day, so where can I sleep?”
“Oh, um, I'll get a minion to set up a guest room.” said Luna.
After my room had been set up me and Luna went our separate ways.
The next morning arrived after an event-less night. I was busy getting my wing out of a door I had got it caught in. While I was working on that I felt something land on my shoulder. I didn't even need to look to know it was Luna.
Luna gave a quick yawn before speaking. “Morning.”
I finally freed my wing and started moving and started moving towards the throne room “Morning, You know I look forwards to two things when I get rid of this power, one, getting rid of these wings and two, you wont be able to ride on my shoulder anymore.” I remarked.
“Aw, don't you like having the most adorable thing ever on your shoulder?” asked Luna putting on a pout.
“Adorable you my be, but I cant help but think that all I really am is your royal chauffeur. No offense, but I don't like physical contact.” I said.
“You should feel honored.” Said Luna with a mischievous smirk.
“That's a matter of opinion.” I said.
Luna looked at me for a few seconds then said “I just realized that your eyes are changing color depending on your mood.”
“Then let's hope my power doesn't advance any further. I've felt miserable all morning.” I replied.
Shortly after that we arrived at the throne room. When we entered we noticed the new decorations the minions put up.
“Minions why is my sister here?” Luna asked pointing to Celsetia who was in a cage hanging from the ceiling.
“And I wasn't actually expecting you to chain Discord to the floor like a giant throw rug.” I added.
“I merely thought that you would like to display your previous victories for all to see and tremble before.” said useless high-rank 547.
“How come he keeps popping up?” I asked Luna.
“He's constantly kissing up to us in hopes of becoming something other than a useless high-rank.” answered Luna.
“Oh I see, he's not very good at it.” I said.
“No, but his attempts are humorous enough to keep him around.” said Luna.
And that leads us to where we are now. Waiting for a delivery pony who is currently late.
Luna was rapidly tapping her hoof. “Where is he. He's never late.”
“Is there any chance that he just got caught in traffic?” I asked.
“He's using the royal transport system. There's no traffic.” said Luna
Suddenly a wormhole opened in the middle of the throne. Shortly after Swift Delivery and twelve heavily armored minions ran through the portal.
“Somebody shut that portal.” Commanded one of the minions.
“On it boss.” Replied another and quickly went to work.
“What's going on?” Luna asked the Minion who was barking orders.
“There where a few complications with getting the wand. We're all that's left.” Said the Minion.
“You did still get the wand correct?” questioned Luna.
“Y-yes mam. It's right here.” said Swift Delivery nervously holding out the wand.
“Good.” said Luna picking up the wand and levitating over to me. “Lets get this over with. “
“I agree.” I said. I got up, picked up the elements of harmony and my cane, then started heading over to the magical labs.
While I was on my way one of the minions interrupted us. “There is one last thing we need to give you lady Nightmare.
“And that is?” Asked Luna.
The minion handed over a letter to Luna. After reading the letter Luna spoke. “You're quitting?”
“Yes mam, after the battle we had last night we decided that being evil was a waste of our lives. We wish to pursue better employment. Preferably one that doesn't involve us getting shot at.” Said the minion.
Luna growled then said “Fine I don't have time for this. Tear up your contracts and go.”
“Luna are you alright?” I asked.
“My favorite division of minions just quit or got shot, so not really. Lets just get my powers back and get this over with.” said Luna.
“Fine by me.” I said.
Before we could make it out Celestia, who had apparently been to busy crying to notice what was going on, shouted “I don’t know what you plan to do but please don't take my sister from me!”
“Should we just leave?” I asked.
“Yes.” said Luna.
We where on our way to the labs when I turned the corner and accidentally bumped into someone.
It was no other than prince Blueblood. When he looked up to see who had bumped into him he looked furious “How dare you touch me! If I had my way I would have you thrown in prison for the rest of your days you worthless commoner trash.” he said with unbridled rage.
Seriously does he not notice the shear magic power I have right now. Well that's pride for ya.
“Are you going to take that sire?” Asked one of the minion guards that where following us.
“Of course he is.” Said Blueblood. “Worthless scum like him should learn it's place.”
“Calm down. I'm just about to get out of this place anyway.” I said.
The second I started talking his anger only grew “How dare you think that you even have the right to so much as speak in my presence you peace of scum.”
“Woah now.” I said
Blueblood started screaming louder “And you think you can tell me to calm down!”
“Is he always like this?” I whispered to Luna.
“It's been getting pretty bad recently.” Luna said in a bitter tone.
“I take back what I said earlier.” said Blueblood in a low voice before screaming at the top of his lunges. “IF I WHERE IN CHARGE I’D DO THE ENTIRE WORLD A FAVOR AND SLAUGHTER YOU LIKE THE ABOMINATION YOU ARE. YOUR VERY EXISTENCE IS A SIN!”
At this point the minion guards decided that they heard enough. They grabbed Blueblood and forced him to the floor.
Blueblood immediately started shrinking at the top of his lunges. After a good few seconds he shouted. “Unhand me you vile filth! Guards! Kill them! KILL THEM!”
One of the minions smacked him. “Please, do us all a favor and SHUT UP!” said the minion
“Oh snap.” I said.
“Alright what do you want us to do with him?” Asked the other minion holding Blueblood.
The sudden question caught me off guard “What? Oh well um I...”
Luna leaned into my ear and said “Remove his head.”
“Um... remove his head.” I said without thinking.
“YEAH!” shouted Luna and all the minions while thrusting their fists/hoofs into the air.
“Wait a minute what did I just say? No we can't do that.” I tried to object.
“He's correct.” said a small minion.
“What?” Asked Luna with an annoyed tone.
“W-well that thing is your sister has removed the guillotine and all other instruments ment for torture or execution.” Said the mini minion.
“Right I forgot about that. Still you've already sentenced my most hated pony to death. How would you like to carry it out?” Asked Luna.
“Can I take it back?” I asked.
“Technically no.” Said the mini minion. “The law of the country you've taken over states that if one of the two rulers makes a ruling on the fate of a pony, both rulers need to agree in order to recede the order.”
“Well that's simple enough, Luna I vote to revoke sentencing Blueblood to death.” I said.
“And I vote to keep the sentencing in place.” replied Luna.
“Fine how does execution by pie sound?” I asked.
“Sounds fun, we'll do that.” Said Luna.
The mini minion turned to Blueblood “Would you like to die by lemon meringue or pumpkin?”
“You have no right.” Blublood said venomously.
“Actually I think we have cherry to.” Said one of the other minions.
“Oh then we'll go with that.” said the mini minion.
“What, so now I don't get a choice?” said Blueblood.
“Well you can't not choose cherry it's tradition.” said the mini minion as the bigger ones dragged Blueblood off.
“You can't do this to me! Do you know who I am? I'm prince Blueblood. I am a god compared to you. A GOD!” Shrieked Blueblood.
A guard then punched the ever loving daylights out of Blueblood and said. “Dude seriously, you have problems.” They then proceeded to drag the unconscious Blueblood away to his pieful death.
“Well that just happened. Oh well moving on.” I said.
“Yes, let's” Said Luna.
When we finally arrived at the lab we made sure that there was an overkill amount of guards protecting the room.
“Alright I think we have the setup for the spell in place. I'm ready when you are.” I said.
“Great I've doubled checked everything. We're good to go.” said Luna.
“Alright, starting the spell.” I said. I Raised the wand and began the transfer. Like last time the spell made an intimidating presence. “Are you ready? As you probably already know the actual transfer is going to be a turbulent experience.”
“I'm ready.” Shouted Luna over the sound of the spell.
'Alright here goes nothing' I thought. I then began the transfer process. The process was faster than I thought it would be. As warned the process was turbulent for both parties. After the spell was over me and Luna where back to our original forms and the elements where glowing with all the excess power.
“Ugh, I think I'm going to be sick.” I said.
“Martian your wings!” said Luna in a panicked tone.
I looked to see that the wing that I had acquired had not disappeared like the rest of my features. They where rapidly giving off embers and getting hotter.
“Oh this is going to suck.” I said, and you want to know something? I was right, the coming event did suck. It sucked a lot.
My wings burst into a violent inferno and rapidly burned until there was nothing left of the wings.
“Well that's one way to amputate a limb.” I said weakly. I tried to get up, but found that I couldn't. As I suspected I needed my cane again.
“Martian are you okay?” Asked Luna.
“Yeah could you hand me my cane please?” I asked.
“Yeah here.” Said Luna.
“Any damage?” I asked.
“There are two scars where your wings were.” answered Luna.
“Well you have your powers back and I believe that the rest have been stored in the elements in harmony. You should be able to redistribute them yourself. I'm going home.” I said.
“Are you sure that you are well enough to head home in your current state?” Asked Luna.
“No, I'm probably not” I replied.
“At least stay a day here and take a train tomorrow.” said Luna.
“Yeah that sounds like a good idea.” I said.
We left the lab and immediately we where glad we went over kill on the minions. The royal guard had staged a final assault in a last ditch effort to save Luna. I'm glad that the Apples parents weren't part of the Canterlot guard this would be awkward to explain. After, Luna ordered the guards to stand down she desummoned the minions.
“So what will you do now?” Asked Luna.
“Well I promised a friend that if this didn't work out and I didn't get sent home then I'd learn medicine.” I said.
“Well since I have my powers back I could try to send you back.” said Luna.
“Oh right! Well what are we waiting for? I want off this planet.” I said.
“Very well. Stand back and I shall attempt to send you home.” said Luna.
Luna's horn started to glow. A beam of magical energy hit me and... nothing.
Luna observed the results. “Martian there's a slight problem.”
“What'd I do this time?” I asked. Just being honest here, nine times out of ten it's my fault.
“There a powerful force holding you to this world.” said Luna.
“What? that's not fair. what is it?” I asked.
“Love.” said Luna.
I blinked in confusion. “Love but I can't fight love it's the single most powerful force in the universe. Just ask any children's book, love beats all. How is it even binding me here anyways?”
“Well if you have anyone who deeply loves you, that would bind you to this universe. Surely you can think of someone.” said Luna.
“Well now that I think about it it I do have a few friends that care about me” I said. “Lets see there's Zecora, some of the inhabitants of the forest. Also thinking about it you might think of me as a friend. I've also meet Pinkie Pie but she cares about everyone. There's that Apples well the Apples more of consider me family. I can't forget Fluttershy, she loves me like I'm her own son. She has actually tried to adopted me on more than one occasion, and before you asked no I don't want to talk about it. Oh and Silent Breeze, she's the sweetest changeling you'll ever meet. How I meet her is a long story. Without giving to much away all I can say is that that adventure involves a lot of stolen rainbows, a kidnapped princess, and a scene where me and Breeze came seconds from accidentally being married, but again that's a story for a later time.”
Luna looked shocked. “ you know the elements on a personal level?”
“Oh right, I keep forgetting they're the elements. Well I know some of them. Mostly Applejack and Fluttershy. I've meet Rarity and Pinkie Pie. I've also meet Twilight Sparkle, she hates me. And I know Rainbow Dash but I'm not really sure how I would label her. She could range anywhere to a decent friend to the object of my most terrifying nightmares.” I said.
“Well that is... unexpected.” said Luna.
“Yeah I get around. So there no way you can send me home?” I asked.
“Well there is one way. I could use a spell that alters that past and prevents you from ever coming to Equestria in the first place.” Said Luna.
“Well I'm willing.” I said.
“Alright first I must check to see how removing you from Equestia's past will effect us.” said Luna. After she cast a spell that connected with me and showed what Equestria would be Like without me.
“Well, what did you see?” I asked.
Luna look at me and said “Well you're never going home.”
shocked and depressed at her statement I said “What?”
“Well here's some of what I saw” said Luna “Two Fillies are alive today only because of you.”
“I only save one filly.” I said.
Luna continued. “No you saved two. Applebloom from that river almost ten seconds after you arrived here, and Sweetie Belle is only alive because you told Zecora about her sickness. Also your presence had been the cause of joy in many of our ponies lives. One example is Our dear subject Fluttershy. Like you said, to her you are the son she never had. Another is Zecora, you have given her a purpose beyond the life of a simple hermit. You don't know how much she enjoys having you as a student, And Silent Breeze. What you've done for her, well she might as well be on the list of ponies you've saved. Needless to say I'm not sending you back if it means undoing all that.”
I didn't expect that “Wow. I'll be honest I didn't think that I managed to accomplish that much. It's kind of sad to know that the first act I did upon entering Equestria prevented me from ever leaving. I'm not saying I regret it. Given that opportunity I'd do it again, And it's not just that. It's like the universe itself want's me here. I mean for crying out loud I got a cutie mark. It's like the universe is saying 'I accept your presence' it's just, wow. Well I'm tired, and When I get home tomorrow I will be getting ready to move to Zecora's homeland to get a proper education in medicine. Luna, do you mind leading me to the guest room? I'm back to relying on an cane, it makes getting around more difficult.”
“Not at all.” Said Luna.
Luna led me to the guest room. Before I went into the room I felt something in my pocket. When I pulled it out to see what it was I found I was still holding onto the wand.
“Oh yeah, I forgot I even had this thing. Do you want it back? Technically you bought it.” I asked.
Luna looked at the wand and shook her head. “No, you can keep it. Think of it as a gift from a friend.”
“Oh! Thank you.” I said.
“Your very welcome Martian.” replied Luna.
After Luna walked off I entered that room and headed straight for the bed. It wasn't long before I was out like a light.