//------------------------------// // Act One: Chapter 4: "The Law" [UNEDITED] // Story: Equestria: Mata Nui saga // by RevengeS197 //------------------------------// (Celestia's Pov) As we arrived at Canterlot Via chariot that we step off of, Luna and I were going back to the castle to do our well my duties for the day. Luna although insisted that she joined me, as we walked through the gardens to the castle I couldn't help but think about what Mata Nui said to me back at Twilight's castle, 'I killed my brother' rang through my thoughts. I am not sure what happened but in time Mata Nui will tell me...us instead. I can't imagine what it would be like if I killed my sister, banishment was more than enough to bring me down. 'But if I did?' I put my thoughts aside as we entered our palace, My sister and I discussed on what the future would bring since we have a new guest in Equestria and how it will go. As I sat in my throne while Luna sat on my right side, we were about to start day court until my guards came in and stood against the door prepared for I don't know what, Captain Iron sword approached me and bowed. "What is the meaning of this Captain sword?" My stoic expression remained as I asked him. "Your highness's, we have a problem there is a-" He was cut off as there was a loud bang as something hit the door. The guards that were holding the door were unable to keep it up. "Form up in defensive positions, protect the princess!" ΩΩΩΩ (Botar's Pov, 10 minutes before) Those little guards were becoming a nuisance, especially the ones that were able to fly as well as the horned ones since they kept firing at me with with what I assumed was supposed to to damage to me. Incompetent creatures, since I don't have the time for any of this I decided to teleport behind most of the guards. the guards were surprised to say the least but they didn't react fast enough as I grab each one of them. once I collected the guards, I teleported to the forest were I once was and left them there, "Shame I don't have a pit here." I teleported back to the castle, knowing I can't teleport risking my injury. I decided to continue my trek towards the castle. I look around the ground to see more quadrupeds running in all direction, how I managed to not step on any of them, Mata Nui only knows... I was closing towards my objective. The two guards that were stationed there were ready to attack me, but seeing as how they trembled with fear I stopped right in front of them and then vanished only to appear behind them. I slowly crouched behind them as they were unaware of where I went, they sighed in relief before feeling a heavy breath behind them. They stood still all the while I felt their fear from them, they both slowly turn their heads towards me and they froze in fear. "Boo." The two started screaming in high pitched voices and ran off, 'Pathetic' I thought to myself. I was beginning to enter the castle and as soon as I opened the door I see at least maybe three dozen guards of three different qualities, twelve horned, wings, and the norm ready to strike at me. One yelled at the top of its lungs and began charging at me as well as the others. It was there foolish mistake as I teleported at the last second behind them, as soon as they realized there mistake I already closed the two doors and with a beam to lock them out. I walked through the long hallway of marble and gold, as I continue to hear the many unsuccessful attempts of the guards to get back in. I saw the only a few guards running from their post and heading to the main room of my objective. As the doors are close I hit the door with my fist, I thought about what to do next as a grin formed on my face. ΩΩΩΩ (Celestia's Pov) Nopony in the room moved when the noise was heard, we assumed the being left and moved on the next part of the castle. We were wrong as two blades appeared the top of the door as the one on the right cut through my door diagonally this repeated with the one on the left as well. The door was cut into an 'X', the door was shoved open by whatever did this. Surely whoever is doing this is foolish to try and take two goddesses that poses far more superior magic than anything else on this planet, besides Discord mind you. As the doors landed away from my little ponies, I was glad that it didn't have otherwise It would have gotten very bad for the being. It came into view as I held my breath it was a tall being of metal, I would say at least 26-28 feet tall, barely fitting through the arch way. I thought Mata Nui would have been the only one in existence considering the circumstances of his appearance, I guess I was wrong. He by the looks of it walked in and starts moving closer, the guards tense at this. "Halt beast, this is far as you go!" As Luna used her royal Canterlot Voice The Being stopped moving and stayed where it was. I as well as Luna examined his features, his legs were long not to big but somewhat muscular. His arms were different he held two blades that seemed to be apart of his arm. There are tubes that are also connected to his blade that leads to his shoulder. His chest was very armed with armour, then we take in his head it was menacing to say the least his razor sharp teeth did not ease the guards in the slightest, his eyes were a ruby red color, adding up to his ears? whatever counts as the ones he has. His eyes also seemed to be inspecting everyone, and by 'everyone' I mean me and Luna. "Why are you here?" I asked my expression stayed the same. He didn't seem to be answering making me wonder if he was sapient. Slowly but surely he snorted and then responded in a gruff tone. "I have a mission that I have to do." "And what mission would that be?" my eyes narrowed. "The law is the will of the Great Being." clearly this is getting us nowhere. "And what pray tell is this 'Great Being'." Luna mocked at him. "The law is the will of Mata Nui," My eyes widened at this, as well as Luna's too. "If you are against the law then only the Pit will welcome you." This clearly changes everything, oh what do I do? I can't just let him walk free with all the damage that has been done nor could I let one of his people be put in a dungeon 'if he could even fit in one' or even tartarus. I had to think of something fast before anything could escalate any further. "No we are not," I answered quickly, he seems to be looking through my gaze and determining if I was lying. I briefly see him wince and clutch his side, where I saw three gashes before putting his right arm on it. My eyes soften at this, 'this is gonna be a long day,' I thought to myself. "You're injured," I said to him with concern in my voice. "This is but a minor injury it will heal in time," He growled when he touched his wound. "Either way you need medical attention I know someone in particular who could help you, and before you say it I won't take no for an answer." He grunted in response and nodded his head in agreement. While doing so I looked towards Luna and nodded to her as well which she returned. "Guards you may stand down now, I need you to relay the information to the rest of the guards that, pardon me I never received your name..." I looked at him in which he said, "Botar". "Yes, tell the guards not to attack Botar, he is our guest and once you have done so make sure that none of the citizens enter the premises." The guards hesitantly lowered their weapons and did as I ordered. Luna spoke up while walking towards the door, "Cometh Botar, we will show thee the guest chamber for your comfort." And with that they both left and I went to the chariot, as I took a seat I have told my guard to take me to ponyville. "I can already see all the paperwork piling up."