Pinkie's Sensei

by Dirty Bit

Chapter 2

Twilight raised an eyebrow at Pinkie's introduction "Saikyo?? Is that the name of the art he's trained you in, Pinkie?"

Pinkie nodded with a joyful smile "Yes indeedy! Danny-sensei has taught me all I know about the style! He crafted it himself, too! And the best part is, he's willing to take in more students wanting to learn his moves!"

Dan stuck his snout in the air with pride as he smirked "Ah, yes! Pinkie was indeed one of the best students a master like me could ask for! Such a young little filly full of so much potential! The day I graced her with my presence was perhaps the best day of her life back then, but for me...it was Tuesday!"

Pinkie hopped in place "You remembered! That was so awesome when you tried to break one of our larger rocks to help us on the farm! You had me sold with how you got the job done!"

Spike was interested in the story "What happened when he did? Did it shatter into pieces?? Was there diamonds inside of it?" He flashed an eager grin as he wanted to hear the details.

Dan trotted up to the curious dragon with the same smirk on his face "Well, there wasn't diamonds inside of it, but I sure as hay bashed it to pieces! My hooves are like fire when it comes to striking something down with extreme force!"

Pinkie giggled "But the funny thing was, that was after his first attempt! The first time he hit the large rock, he gave a loud yell! There was tears in his eyes while he yelled, but then he just started pounding it into the ground furiously! He was so awesome!"

Dan coughed "The term you're looking for, Pinkie, is BATTLECRY! One part of being skilled in Saikyo is showing your passion by channeling it through your vocal chords!" Indeed, passion is key in Saikyo, but Dan showed next to none of it when he destroyed the defiant rock that day. In fact, it was pure rage after his hoof was sore from the first hit.

Rainbow Dash flew down and stopped in front of Dan with a skeptical glance "So you're Pinkie's master? I figured you'd be more...old. Aren't masters supposed to be older or something?"

Dan glared at the cyan pegasus "Hey! Some masters happen to be young and well-versed in their own style, thank you very much!"

Rainbow Dash scoffed, but then showed a confident grin "Well, would you mind showing me some of your style while we're here? I wanna see how strong you are so I know where Pinkie's coming from!" She points a hoof on herself "I happen to be a black belt in karate! Name's Rainbow Dash! I'm the fastest flier in Equestria!"

Rarity stepped forward and gave a curtsey "A pleasure to meet you, Mr. Hibiki. My name is Rarity! A friend of Pinkie's is a friend of mine!"

Dan was already swayed by how Rarity looked "Wow! I've seen many fine mares in my time, but you happen to show off your stuff without even trying!"

Rarity gave a flattered giggle "Why thank you, darling! I just happen to be a hoof in fashion if Pinkie hasn't informed you yet! Do stop by my boutique if you ever desire a suit!"

Pinkie hopped to Dan's side and wrapped a hoof over his shoulder "Oh, that's okay, Rarity! The only thing Danny-sensei needs is his ghi!" Pinkie turned to Dan "Why don't we get you to Sugarcube Corner so we can party? I got some amazing food for you there, and I'm sure everypony else can't wait to hear about your-" She turns to the crowd to see that a good majority of them went back into town, save for a few ponies, the element bearers, and Spike "...stories..." She was a little saddened, but she perked up again "Oh well! They know where to find you if they're looking for excitement!"

Rainbow Dash winced "Oh, Celestia, that sounded wrong..."

Applejack turned to the cyan pegasus with a stern look "Get yer mind outta th' gutter, Dash! This is one o' Pinkie's ol' friends we're meetin'!"

Pinkie trotted with Dan into town "C'mon, Danny-sensei! I gotta introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Cake! You'll love their kids, too! But they can be a real hoofful sometimes..." She continued her babbling as she trotted away with her master and her friends followed suit.
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At Sugarcube Corner, Dan and the element bearers shared a laugh as they enjoyed sweets and traded stories at a table. Dan smiled at his student "Pinkie, I never knew your friends could be so interesting! It's nice to see you haven't really changed since we last saw each other!"

Pinkie grinned "And I have you to thank for it! I'm glad that you're here now, sensei! Maybe we can train together just like old times!"

Twilight spoke up "Mr. Hibiki, I'm actually curious about your style of fighting. I've never actually heard of this...Saikyo style martial arts before. Is it famous back at your hometown?"

Applejack smiled "An' ya said y'all were lookin' fer more students, right? Is there any chance maybe my li'l sister can learn a thing or two?"

Dan smirked "Well, my style's pretty well known back where I'm from, but it's not really that famous at the moment. That's why I spread my teachings wherever I go in the world! I've actually had two students before Pinkie, and I'll be happy to have more so long as they pay for lessons!"

Twilight raised an eyebrow "So Pinkie wasn't your first student? Have you had any luck finding others to learn from you?"

Dan crossed his forelegs "Not exactly, what with the usual crap that comes my way! Sometimes, it's hard to know where to look for potential!" He gave a boastful grin as he patted Pinkie on the back with a hoof "But, boy am I glad to see that somepony has respect for my style!"

Rarity tilted her head in curiousity "Can you explain what it's like back at Hong Colt? I've always wondered what it was like! I'll bet it's divine with their culture!"

The Saikyo master leaned back in his chair "Actually, it's pretty sucky nowadays...Normally, it's fine with how many ponies get by, but there isn't much else to do other than harvest crops, eat, and sleep! Sometimes I'm lucky enough to run into a fight or two, but it's pretty boring back at home."

Rainbow Dash shot a glance "Well, you still haven't really shown us your style yet! How about a little demonstration outside?? Let's see your so-called Saikyo style in action!"

Dan poked a hoof with his chin as he squinted his eyes at Rainbow Dash "Hm...I dunno if you'll qualify to fight against ME yet, buuuut..." He turned to his student with a confident smirk "Pinkie! Since you're my student, why don't you give your friend a sample of what I've taught you over the years in a little sparring match?? I wanna see how you've improved since we last saw each other!"

Pinkie hopped from her chair and saluted Dan with a determined smile "You got it, Danny-sensei! One sample of Saikyo-style flank-kicking coming up!" She turned to Rainbow Dash with a smile "C'mon, Dashie, let's head somewhere safe so we can fight! I can't wait to get started!"

The cyan pegasus rose from her seat "Against you? Well, don't think I'll go easy on you just because you're my friend! But where should we go??"

Applejack smiled "Ah think Ah can help ya with that! My home's got plenty o' space fer a good scrap now an' then! Let's head on over there so y'all can get yer match goin'!"

Rainbow Dash nodded "Sounds like a plan. Thanks for the help, AJ!" She turned to Dan and Pinkie "Alright, let's get a move on! I wanna see how high Pinkie speaks of you when I'm fighting her! But I gotta make a quick stop to my place so I can grab my gear! I gotta dress in style, y'know!" Everypony trotted out and made their way to Sweet Apple Acres.

Later, the group advanced over to a clear and open field where there weren't much trees around. Dan and the element bearers took their seats on the sidelines while Rainbow and Pinkie prepared for their match.

Rainbow took her side on one end of the field while she wore her white karate ghi and bandana. Pinkie hopped to her side and stood as if there was no fight about to happen. The cyan pegasus raised an eyebrow "Uhhh, Pinkie? Aren't you forgetting something??"

Pinkie perked up and smiled "Oh, right!" Out of nowhere, she pulled out and tossed up her old Saikyo ghi and put it on in midair. When she landed, she curled into a ball and rolled four rotations further to Rainbow Dash. The party pony then emerged, stood on her hind legs, and struck a pose with her left foreleg resting on her right foreleg while she was flexing it "I hope you're ready for a beating, Dashie!"

Dan struck a hoof in the air with a grin "Thatta girl!"

Spike waddled towards a random gong with a stick and gave it a firm strike to signal the start of the match. The gong sounded and the purple dragon shook with the reverb and the impact of the stick.

Rainbow Dash got into a fighting stance on her hind legs while her wings gave her support. She smirked at Pinkie and waved a hoof towards herself. Pinkie saw this and nodded with a smile as she galloped over and leaped up in front of the cyan pegasus.

Karate is used in self-defense, and Rainbow Dash anticipated an offensive move from Pinkie, but instead she saw the party pony leap over her with her forelegs in the same position as her opening stance yelling "Wohoo~!!" She stared up at her with an incredulous expression. Was Pinkie for real?

Pinkie landed behind Rainbow Dash and noticed that she was caught off guard. With that, she quickly ran up and lifted her hind legs in the air and kicked Rainbow Dash in the face "One!" But she didn't stop there as she gave her another kick while moving forward in the air "Two!" Finally, she gave one more kick that sent the cyan pegasus flying back a short distance "Three!" When she landed, she taunted her opponent by doing the same pose with her forelegs "What's the matter??"

Rainbow Dash picked herself up and scoffed as she rubbed her cheek "Not bad, Pinkie, but not good enough! My turn!" She leaped up into the air and dove down with her left hind leg sticking forward for a kick.

Pinkie jumped back and dodged the kick while she giggled innocently. She then galloped forward and performed a small combo with her forelegs. She then lifted herself in an uppercut that connected superbly with Rainbow Dash's jaw "Koryuken!"

Rainbow Dash recovered on the ground and growled in irritation. With a loud yell (or battlecry...whatever...), she galloped forward and unleashed a fast flurry of jabs upon her opponent. Her hits were being blocked effortlessly by Pinkie, who stood on her hind legs with her face hidden by her forelegs crossed in a blocking position. Rainbow Dash then sent one last hit that collided with Pinkie's forelegs and caused her to skid back a few feet. The cyan pegasus caught her breath while her hooves steamed from the amount of friction she produced in her punches.

Everypony on the sidelines leaned in closely with widened eyes of anticipation while they stared at Pinkie, who stood motionless in her blocking position. Was the party pony alright?

The answer was yes when she revealed her face with a cheerful grin "Wow, that was amazing, Dashie! Now it's my turn!!" She galloped forward and readied her forelegs with a determined grin "Victory is mine!!" After last word, she unleashed her own flurry of hits that made up of both punches and kicks that were just as fast as Rainbow Dash's while she yelled with each hit.

Everypony on the sidelines, save for Dan, leaned in closer with widened eyes at this. The Saikyo master only crossed his forelegs with a knowing smirk on his face because he knew the move Pinkie was performing.

After the last hit from her flurry of attacks, Pinkie rose up with another Koryuken that once again connected with Rainbow Dash's jaw "Taaake thaaat!!!"

The cyan pegasus flew upward after the hit, but then she recovered in midair and glared down at Pinkie "Okay, there's no way I'm losing this fight! I think it's about time I put these babies of mine to work!" She flared her wings and bolted at Pinkie with her immense speed, then rammed into her chest with her head. After she rammed into the pink pony, she sped past her and turned to zip at her from another angle. When that hit connected, she repeated the process to where she attacked Pinkie from all angles. Rainbow Dash then sped away from her and prepared herself for one last strike.

The party pony shook herself and rubbed her head from taking so much damage, and then noticed that Rainbow Dash was about to strike. With that, she donned a cocky expression similar to her opponent as her left hoof began to light up.

Rainbow Dash didn't know why Pinkie looked that way, but she didn't care. She had a match to win. The cyan pegasus flared her wings and bolted for Pinkie head-on as her own eyes narrowed with determination.

Pinkie anticipated her opponent to come in range once her hoof was well-lit with energy and she raised it with a grin as she pushed it forward "Gadoken!!" A green fireball launched out of Pinkie's hoof and made contact with Rainbow Dash's face, and sent her flying back as she tumbled backward onto the ground. She then landed on her back, knocked out cold from the surprise attack caused by Pinkie.

Everypony but Dan dropped their jaws in disbelief. They just witnessed Pinkie tossing a ball of fire from her hoof at Rainbow Dash and emerging the victor of a sparring match gone wild. Pinkie only spun around once on her hind legs and held a foreleg up as she struck a pose "Yoyuse!"