The day started out nice enough, at least it was until she got to school. Scootaloo sat at her desk, a deep scowl on her face. Today they were going to be talking about the Gundam Fight, something that only brought up painful memories for her.
“Alright class, I know you're all excited for the upcoming Gundam Fight so how about we get started shall we?” Cheerilee asked, standing at the front of the class. “Does anypony know what exactly a Gundam is?” she scanned the room as hands shot up, picking Pipsqueak.
“A Gundam is like a really big golem that ponies control,” Pipsqueak explained, a smile on his face.
“Very good, Pipsqueak,” Cheerilee said with a smile, “Now class, does anypony know how far back the Gundam Fight goes?” Cheerilee asked, looking out at her students.
“Oooh ohh!” Rumble jumped up from his seat, waving his hand around.
Cheerilee couldn’t help but giggle at his enthusiasm.”Yes, Rumble?”
“The Gundam Fight was started 1000 years ago, after the defeat of Nightmare Moon, and has been held every four years since,” the young Pegasus answered with a grin.
Cheerilee started to speak before shuddering a bit. She cleared her throat, composing herself before responding.
“Actually Rumble, the fight goes back all the way to the first Hearth’s Warming,” she replied, though there was something off about her voice.
“It does?” Rumble asked, looking rather confused now.
“What in the hay does Hearth's Warming have to do with the Gundam Fight?” Scootaloo asked, arms crossed, anger bleeding into her voice.
“I am so glad you asked Scootaloo,” Cheerilee said, a smile creeping across her face. “You see, while the tribes were united, there was still a lot of tension between them that almost broke them apart. Then one day, a strange being appeared. He called himself the King Of Hearts and set up a more... primitive version of the Gundam Fight. Of course, he was the only one with a Gundam back then so it was more like a martial arts tournament.”
“So what happened to him?” Sweetie Belle asked.
“Well nopony knows, really.” Cheerilee leaned back in her chair. “It’s said, however, that he’ll reappear if someone were to challenge him to a Gundam Fight match,” she said, glancing at Scootaloo.
“Thats it!” Scootaloo shouted, jumping onto her desk. “King Of Hearts! I challenge you to a Gundam Fight match!” she declared, her hands clenched into fists.
The class was silent before they all burst out laughing, with the exception of Apple Bloom and Scootaloo, who looked at her with worried expressions.
“Ha! You stupid, feather brained blank flank!,” Diamond Tiara taunted.” You really think that fairy tale is true? Even if it was true who would actually want to fight you?”
“I would,” a voice from the front of the class said, causing all eyes to slowly move to the front of the room.
***
Being freed by a school filly was not what I had in mind. Idiot teenagers I could get behind, but a preteen wasn’t even on my radar of possible candidates. She looked rather pissed, compared to her other classmates, who were staring with a mix of awe and fear.
“You challenged me, correct?” I asked, pointing at the young pegasus, who flinched just ever so slightly. Rather impressive for one so young.
“Y-Yeah I did!” she stuttered,as she splayed her wings out in an attempt to make herself look more intimidating.
“Then I accept your challenge,” I said, cracking my neck. “Though, since you don’t have a Gundam, how about we just settle for our fists?”
“Fine, I’ll wipe the floor with you,” she said getting up from her desk and into a proper fighting stance.
“Lets take this outside, don’t want the audience getting hurt.” I started heading out into the schoolyard. I removed my cloak, letting it fall to the ground. I took my stance, watching Scootaloo do the same.
She made the first move, rushing at me and throwing a punch at my side. I easily grab her fist, twisting it slightly. She let out a small cry and stumbled back, allowing me to make a quick jab to her stomach. She gasped a bit, falling to her knees, clutching her stomach.
“You have a good stance but you lack experience. You should have rolled with the twist, yet you let it stagger you,” I informed her, watching as she managed to get to her feet, forming a shaky stance.
“Just shut up!” she shouted, charging me again, sending her leg at my chest. I easily catch it, using it to toss her into a bush.
“You need to calm down, you can’t fight effectively if you let you rage consume you,” I told her, crossing my arms. “Now come on! Come at me again!”
She let out a snarl, charging at me once more. I easily blocked her blows, connecting my elbow with her head. I pounced on her, gripping her throat. “You fight well, but I win,” I said, looking into her eyes.
Before she could respond, I was knocked off her by something going fast. “Get off of her!” a very irate cyan pegasus yelled at me, her eyes filled with rage.
“She challenged me, I was merely finishing the fight,” I retorted, getting to my feet. I brushed myself off, locking eyes with her.
“You hurt her!?” she shouted, rushing at me again.
“Sorry about this but you need to calm down,” I said, as I focused my power into my hand. ”Shining Fingers!” I shouted, slamming my hand onto her face, forcing the power gathered in my hand into her head. She cried out in pain before going limp.
The young pegasus stared on in horror, her eyes watering. “W-what did you do!?”
“I didn’t hurt her, I just rendered her unconscious,” I replied, placing the limp pegasus on the ground. I looked up, sighing as several pegasi surrounded me. “Really guys... I don’t want to knock you all out...” I said, getting into a stance.
“What's going on?” another voice broke in, its owner walking into view. She was a rather serious-looking purple alicorn.
“I take it you're a princess?” I asked as I pulled on my cloak. “ Take me to Celestia,” I say, looking into her eyes.
“Just who do you think you are?” she asked, after recovering from her shock. “You just assaulted two Equestrian citizens and you demand to see Princess Celestia? Who do you think you are?”
I smirked, holding up my right hand, calling up the sigil, visible to all. “I am Domon Kasshu! The King Of Hearts!” I shout with a smirk, watching as her face was overcome with shock.
“Y-You're the King Of Hearts?!” she asked, taking a step back.
“That's right, now, take me to see my students,” I commanded, crossing my arms. At least someone remembered me.
"F-follow me," she said with a gulp, leading me toward the castle on the edge of town. The townsponies watch us as we walked and I just kept walking. The king is back baby.