//------------------------------// // ...The Book // Story: Anim's Adventures in Equestria // by Animatorsnake //------------------------------// Emptiness… was all I seen. Silence… was all I heard. Death… was all I tasted. Blood… was all I smelt. Nothing… was all I felt… but these aren’t my senses, for I was never born with any. I saw it all, the truth, what happened “that day”… the day, my “master” died. I felt the sadness, the anger, the regret; I felt it from both old and new, and even those that had no connection with my “master”. My “master” went alone, died alone, a path of complete solitude, no matter how many allies join in his battles… he’ll forever be alone. For years, for generations… for regenerations, a different ending but with the same result, nothing will or haves ever changed since. My “master’s” pasts have changed over the eons; I was once his sword, then his armor… now a book, a book that is both his eternal companion and weapon. And when the end comes… death is always there with him to thee end… except this time… is different. Eight months to “that day”, 0830 hours, a faraway kingdom in a faraway land I was there, but back then… I was “asleep”, not awoken to my full potential. Nevertheless I did see what happened, my “master” accompanied with his ally, whilst visiting one of their more… exotic friends. “And exactly why you call us here, Arion?” asked Anim. Back then when my “master” wasn’t in his equine form, he stood tall in two. Whether his form has changed, his mind hasn’t changed since. Honest he was as he was strong to protect his friends, he knew when the situation called to be serious and when not to. He met many enemies, but each one in the end defeated and respected him. My “master” had planned to explore the world with his companion and sister, Mina. However… plans change, a sudden call from one of their friends by the names of, Arion and Mikel Orvis, who’ve been doing some experiments on dimensional travelling, or in this case… realm hopping. “Well if you must know Anim. Mikel and I are currently doing research on how to travel into other realms,” said Arion. “And how are you going to do that, isn’t it like… impossible,” said Anim. “Oh come on Anim, let him speak, there’s a reason why him and Mikel are the lead researchers in Averia’s Technologies & Aura department,” said Kimila. Kimila… Anim’s companion, the “master” always mentioned her in most occasions. They lived and started as best friends together on their home island. Being so close together it’s surprised it took a while for the too to realized their true feelings toward each other. “Okay Kimila… so, what exactly are you working on this time Arion?” said Anim. Arion smiled, even though being a robot, he had emotions somehow. Arion walked the two through on what they had found. “Well, using the research from the various experts and professors and combining them together, we have found a way… to traverse across worlds,” said Arion, giddy in excitement. Anim and Kimila still confused about what Arion was talking about, Mikel comes to make it into… a more understandable explanation. “What Arion meant is… we can now go through worlds now,” said Mikel. “I think is what I hope.” Arion and Mikel showed the two a metallic circle, with an open gape in through the center. Connected to the machine were wiring and large pipes, one specific large pipe was connected to some sort of battery container, but instead inside was a black glowing crystal, a void crystal. “Okay fess up, where in the deities did you find a void crystal? Like aren’t those things purely hard to find, and are extremely dangerous too,” said Anim. “Let’s say I may or may not have found it… somewhere, when I took a walk,” said Mikel, grinning. My “master” gave his friend an annoyed look, then continued to stare him down. “Mikel!?” said Anim, agitated. “Okay calm down, I was talking with Jason and he told me that, he found this thing in the black market,” said Mikel. “What he told me is that, you can find more of these things deeper in an ancient cave in the faraway continents.” “You got to be kidding me,” said Anim. “It is no joke my comrade, with this new source of power… we might actually be able to achieve our goal,” said Arion. “And what would that be?” asked Anim. The two scientists looked at one another, then toward my “master” and comrade… giving an almost certain smile. “We can finally have our questions answered especially with this technology… we’ll be able to meet face to face with, The Guide,” said Mikel. My “master” as well as his comrade was… speechless, I too would be as well however I had no ability to speak back then. The Guide how you may say… is the source of Anim’s existence, how Anim became a regeneration of this Guide character. His essence is what makes my “master” so unique, how I’m able to use my abilities to assist my “masters” past lives, and I will continue to do so. “So it’s really possible… we can finally meet the Guide,” said Kimila. “We can really meet the person… thing that created you.” “He didn’t really make me, I’m simply a regeneration of him that’s all,” said Anim. “Well that aside, with this we can do more things than simply travel to other realms. We can also, transport resources from other realms, as well as much more,” said Arion. “This is a new age for all of us… and maybe, for future generations to come,” said Mikel. After this recent discovery, my “master’s” comrades summoned the rest of their allies, to come to this special occasion. A party was planned during that afternoon, many of my “master’s” allies arrived, a few to name was the ash-user Kale Vistas. The sun priestess, Lanae Raois, and the future successor of the Frostthurne clan, Celia Frostthurne came, with them was Jason Korens, an infamous member of the Rebel Army. Who came after them was Cobe Broalcore, a noble from the Stone Zone, after him was Mel Wong and Rin Skua, warriors both known from their home villages. Finally was Dakal Xis, the future successor to be the leader of Averia for many years. Many partied “that day”, but soon… everything will change, both the lives of my “master’s” allies… and as well as myself too. “So what exactly did Arion and Mikel called us for again?” asked Kale. “Well whatever it was, they seemed… happier than they normally would,” said Lanae. “Since when does that android been happy,” said Jason, laughing. “And since when did you become the time to sound like a douche… oh wait, you’ve always been one,” said Celia. “Celia, there’s no need to be so rude now,” said Jason. “I was just kidding around.” Celia simply shrugged Jason away, walking away from him. The rest of the day was enjoyed by everyone, they partied, enjoyed games, and more. My “master” walked to a balcony staring off to the night sky, as stars twinkle and comets whizz by. Kimila, my “master’s” comrade approaches him, holding two drinks, one for her and the other for him. “Come on, why you out here? Quit being so grumpy and, join us,” said Kimila, handing Anim a drink. My “master” received the drink from Kimila, taking a small sip. He then placed the drink on the balcony’s fence, continuing to stare into the distance whilst speaking to Kimila. “Thanks… and yeah something has been, bothering me… a little,” said Anim. “What’s wrong?” asked Kimila. “Nothing much… but we’re really going to travel to other realms. And maybe, we can finally find out what sort of connection I have with The Guide,” said Anim. After a few moments of silence, the two realized they’re both alone. My “master” has been with Kimila for a long time, since his childhood. Thinking whether to take the chance his been waiting for… an unprecedented incident happens. “Guys, we got trouble,” said Jason. Following Jason, everyone seems to wondering what’s happening. My “master” approaches Arion and Mikel, about what’s going on. “What’s happening, did Cobe break another table again,” said Anim. “Worse…” said Mikel. “What’s worse than Cobe going berserk!?” said Anim. “Well for starters, the portal is about to blow up,” said Arion. “What?!” said Anim. “What do you mean… the portal… is going to blow up?!” Arion and Mikel looking at one another, then respond to Anim. “Something is causing the portal to malfunction, and whatever it is…” said Mikel. “It’s going to cause, one, big, boom,” said Arion. “We need everyone to get out,” said Mikel. “What about the two of you, aren’t you coming?” asked Kimila. “We need to minimize the explosion size, if we don't the whole island could disintegrate,” said Arion. “Don't worry, we can handle this,” said Mikel. Kimila was worried that something would happen to her two friends. Deciding to stay behind, my “master” too as well stayed with them. “If Kimila isn't budging, so am I,” said Anim. “I rather go down doing something good then seeing my two friends die.” “Nice for you two to stay here, but I'm not sure what you two can do to help,” said Mikel. “Well… there is something, that Anim could do,” said Arion. Arion led my “master” to the prototype portal device that Arion and Mikel made. There they found what truly is causing the malfunction, and soon to happen explosion. The energy source connected to the portal was… glowing in quick intervals, from minute by minute as time passes, the void crystal was self detonating itself. “These void crystals are very fragile for something that can give immense power. Something must of happened when we activated the portal for one of our tests, and whatever happened… it's causing the void crystal to how you say… haywire,” said Arion. “I need you Anim, to safely remove the void crystal. With your realm guardian abilities you can remove it, but be careful… if you rush to remove it… it might accelerate the explosion.” “Thanks for the pep talk Arion,” said Anim. My “master” used his abilities to safely remove the void crystal. Removing the barrier around the void crystal, a sudden surge of energy moved through the room, suddenly the portal activated, releasing a powerful wave of energy causing everything in the room to go into disarray. All the technological devices blew up, then a sudden fire caused by one of the more bigger devices, lighting up a nearby wooden pole. The room began to shake, and as the fire spread toward the roof and anything flammable inside. “We did all we can do, let's go!” said Mikel. Leaving through the only exit, Mikel, Arion, and Kimila rush to the door. Entering through, a wooden pillar falls down blocking the pathway. Both Kimila and my “master” are trapped inside, as the room burns ever more. “Kimila, are you okay!” shouted Mikel. “Don't worry, Anim and I will find another way out. Get out, now!” shouted Kimila. Anim tries to carefully remove the void crystal, placing down on the ground. Turning around, to see the destruction around him. “I'm busy… trying to defuse a damn bomb, and this happens!” said Anim. “Kimila, were is Mikel and Arion, no better yet, how are we suppose to get out?!” “I… I don't know,” said Kimila. Kimila looks around and sees that the balcony is the only possible opening to escape through. “Quick this way!” Running toward the balcony, a piece of the roof falls down, landing on Kimila. “KIMILA NO!” screamed Anim, removing the rubble off her. My “master” held his comrade in his arms, shaking her to see if she's alive. Tears beginning to fall down his face, as the room burns brighter and brighter. Unable to move a single inch, my “master's” power source drops from his sweater pocket… in reality, this is me, the book without a soul. Back then I had no voice, had no mind, had no heart… had no soul. I saw it all, what really happened… “that day”… the day, my “master” died, the day Anim died. He stared at me, at the book where he gained all his powers. Inside my pages, was a taboo spell… a technique that if used would bring the greatest punishment there is… death. The technique required using your own aura to revive someone. Thinking through the life Anim has seen in this world, he begins chanting the phrase. “Immortal soul, immortal heart, immortal mind, immortal body, and immortal aura...” said Anim, finishing the chant. “I give my aura for another life, and sacrifice thyself.” A white aura comes out of Anim, surround Kimila. Suddenly her eyes begin to flutter open, slowly staring toward Anim. “Anim? What… what did you do?” said Kimila, weakly. “Just a little gift to you to me,” said Anim, coughing. Kimila's eyes widened, and instantly feels the energy flowing through her. She quickly catches Anim from falling down to the ground. “Why, why did you do it!? Don't you know what will happen if you used that technique, you'll die!” said Kimila. “You think I'd live with you gone, then your mistaken me to be the mourning type. You deserve more than this, and you will deserve me. I know the hard aches you've seen, and I know the pain you've been through… so, live,” said Anim, pushing Kimila. Anim pushes Kimila outside to the balcony, closing the door. Kimila begins to shout and hit against the balcony's door, but all is heard is the crackling of the fire and as the room begins to crumble. Remembering about the void crystal, Anim approaches it noticing that it's brighter as each second goes by realizing… it's going to explode. If it were to explode with Kimila on the balcony, she would die whether he tried to save her, with only one option. “I always wanted to see another world… I guess I can check that off the bucket list,” said Anim. Anim… my master, picked up the void crystal and myself. Walking toward the portal, Anim slowly raised his arm that was holding the void crystal in front of the portal. Then suddenly, the portal activates opening a door into another world, smiling happily, Anim whispers something as this is his final goodbye. “Thank you… for being the family I never had,” whispered Anim. Walking toward the portal falling into it, entering a world that would be the end of Anim… but the beginning of another life. Slowly as my master began to disappear, his aura seeped into me… then, I awoke, giving me a soul of my own. I realized my master died, Anim was gone… slowly moving through the tunnel which would lead me to another world with the void crystal. I knew my master would wanted to find another chance… another life, so… I gave life, I created you Anim… I created you as a last wish to my master. Present time, Equestria, Ponyville, 1700hours “Animatorsnake, you are that wish. From his death, was me… and from me, was you,” said The Book. Anim stared into a floating book… retelling him what happened “that day”. The story of how he died or better, how Anim's “successor” died. Anim felt he was a clone… when indeed he was one, looking around Anim saw that everypony was here, the Mane 6, the princesses, Discord, the CMC, Spike, Trixie, and… Mina who had some tears dripping to the ground. “Who am I?” said Anim, asking himself that question. “The real question you need to ask yourself is this… what are you?” said The Book.