Chapter 34, I'm Home!
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Updated 27/03/2016
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“Ah... ah... ah... I think that’s enough Steel, I’m exhausted.”
“Oh C’mon Zahari, you’re tougher than that!”
“My dear human... you know very well I may have the looks of a youngling, but I’m still 43 years old. Even I have a limited amount of stamina.”
“Sigh... Ok Zahari, let’s call it for today.”
“Thanks Steel.”
With that said, Zahari and her human student stored their practice axes and proceeded to go to Mrs. Margaret’s house, where a nice lunch was waiting for them. While walking there, Zahari took the time to say something important to her pupil.
“Steel, I must say I’m very impressed with your progress. Flying in the skies is almost as natural as walking for you now.”
“Thanks Zahari. But even though I’m used to it, I’d rather walk or run to save energy. I’m impressed too. To think we really managed to pull “that” off.”
“Yes, after a couple of months I really was starting to think it might be impossible after all, but you really managed to do it.”
“Now I only need to put it into practice in combat.”
Zahari narrowed her eyes and jumped in front of Steel.
“No! You still are not experienced enough! It’s true you can handle it better than before, but do not forget what happened one month ago. I still feel terrible over how Flying Hope cried for three days thinking you were going to die! Thank the mother of all Zebras she didn’t call Princess Celestia, or right now we’d probably be in the moon or, worse: the sun. Remember, for now only use it if you are in a life-or-death situation and even then, try to not exceed the two minute limit.”
“Ok Zahari... and sorry for worrying you, I really thought I could reach four minutes that time. I promise I will keep training as well. Still, these past few months have been awesome. I wish I could spend some more time here, but I promised my mother to come back after one season.”
“It’s alright dear, it’s not good to keep your mother worried... even though you write her every day. I really can’t believe she really wrote you a letter every day of these past four months and twenty-eight days!”
“Yeah... that’s my mom, I guess.”
They both laughed as they finally reached their destination. The smell of Margaret’s food was fantastic. Margaret and her pupil’s food that it! Not only Zahari got gained an apprentice. Since their first day in Minus, Margaret had decided to teach to a certain unicorn everything she knew about cooking. An offer which that unicorn accepted gladly. Steel never could tell her, but she really needed those lessons. In all honesty, her cooking horrible. He and Zahari still had flashbacks of that time they tasted her first batch of cookies. After a couple of months of practice though she improved a great deal. Margaret really was a good teacher.
“Mrs. Margaret! Flying Hope! We are home!” Steel called out.
The sounds of hooves galloping his way told him what was about to happen. A second later as he saw her, his soon-to-be-wife tackled him so hard that they both flew a few meters back out of the cabin! She was stronger now, as cooking was not the only thing Margaret taught her.. despite the years she still recalled everything from her time in the Royal Guard.
Steel gave his fiancé a good look. The most beautiful pony in the world was right in front of him, and that apron too! He wanted her so badly at that moment… a situation where having Zahari and Margaret around was really a pain in the ass. His thought were interrupted when Flying spoke.
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“Oh Steely, I’m so glad you are here! Come! You need to taste the soup I made, It’s amazing!”
Steel kissed her and said “Ok beautiful, let’s go!” Followed by a whisper in her ear. “And after seeing you in that apron, you know what I’ll be wanting for dessert don’t you?”
Flying Hope giggled and whispered back.
“I know, that’s why I baked cookies too.”
He paused, confused for a moment. “You know that’s not what I me-”
Flying covered his mouth with her hoof.
“I know, I’m just teasing you. Be prepared for a first class dessert later.”
“Now we’re talking!”
“Ahem! You both do remember Zebras have sharper hearing than ponies, don’t you?” Zahari asked while chuckling.
Both of them looked away and blushed. Flying stood up to let her coltfriend get up, and both proceeded to re-enter the cabin. Zahari smiled at seeing how much better they were now. It was clear they still were sad about Flying’s mother. You could see it in their eyes during the quiet moments. But at least they had each other and were happy again.
Once inside, Steel found himself trapped in the powerful arms of his favorite minotauress.
“Steel boy, you already finished your lessons? The time goes so fast when you are having so much fun with a good friend.” Margaret said while looking at Flying Hope.
Steel chuckled at that. It was no secret she and Mrs. Margaret created a strong bond. Maybe because Margaret reminded her of Sweet Rose. Her relationship with Zahari was very good as well, so much so that Steel could say without a doubt the three of them were like sisters.
After some minutes of conversation, all of them begin eating. Steel had to admit, Flying’s cooking had improved a lot. The soup was amazing. He recalled when he told her she didn’t need to push herself so hard. After all, being royalty (even by proxy) meant that she would never have to cook, but she said she wanted to be able to prepare delicious meals for her cute husband. After that, Bright never tried to stop her from learning again. Over dinner they conversed about simple things: how they’d spent their past week, the people they had met, the fun they’d had in the city. By then, everybeing in the city and market knew Flying Hope. Steel recalled how, immediately after meeting her, many minotaurs and griffins would ask if she had any sisters or cousins. Steel was impressed at how quickly she was accepted. Maybe because she never gave off that air of superiority those noble flankholes always had. She was very humble and made friends quickly. In a few short months she had already gained tons of minotaur, griffin, and even donkey friends. He was glad for that. She had needed the company early on, to help her to not think as much about her mother’s passing.
“So Steely, how was your training today?” Flying asked, her voice sounding worried.
“It was fine, the same routine: Meditation, sparring without powers, practicing…’that’.”
Flying Hope raised an eyebrow. Steel knew her well enough to know what that meant, so he quickly supplemented.
“But don’t worry! I didn’t try to break the limit. That won’t happen again, I promise.”
“Sigh... Good. Thank you, my love.”
Steel sighed in relief, as did Margaret and Zahari. As the Zebra had said, she never had seen Flying Hope so worried as when that had happened four weeks ago.
After the excellent dinner, Steel and Flying Hope proceeded to begin packing away all their belongings. They’d had a long trip the next day. Afterwards, they bade their farewells and started to walk to the cave.
“I can’t believe how quickly these five months have passed.” Flying said.
“Yeah... It still feels like we left Equestria just yesterday. I wonder if things have changed much?”
“Well, we know that she is now a princess.”
“True, I still can’t believe it. I remember that once my mother told me alicorns had such a power, but to think she’d really use it on Twilight. Well, I think she knows what she is doing at least. After all, Twilight is amazing! Too bad we couldn’t go to the coronation, but it was just too sudden.”
“...Yeah. She is amazing.” Flying Hope admitted with a small smile. But even so, she couldn’t hide the slight glimmer of sadness in her eyes. Steel noticed, and leaned in to nuzzle her cheek.
“But you are even more amazing,” he added, “Even without a crown you are my special princess!”
She looked at him and smiled again, and this time the smile reached her eyes. She nodded and hugged her fiancé.
“Thanks Steely! I love you.”
“I love you more.”
After that tender moment, they finally arrived at the cave, ready to have the dessert they both needed so badly.
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The next morning, when Steel and Flying woke up, they were still in each other arms and hooves. They opened their eyes to find themselves staring at each other. They blushed and quickly were kissing passionately. After they were both out of breath, they stood up and proceeded to take a shower. The cave was well furbished now. Steel had, with the help of Mr. Jilt and his friends from the market, made sure to add all the proper modifications to turn the cave in a place more suitable for a lady and princess like Flying Hope. They’d added a proper kitchen, bathroom and shower, electricity for the lights and a proper bed. It was as nice as any cabin.
Once they were clean and ready, they took their luggage and walked to Mrs. Margaret’s house. There, they found all their friends gathered for a nice farewell party. They had decided to not make it a surprise party, since they were expecting one anyways once they returned to Equestria from Twilight’s friend Pinkie Pie. Steel shared a tender moment with Mr. Jilt and his friends, as did Flying Hope. Once the party was over, everyone left except Steel’s Minus family: Margaret, Zahari and Jilt.
The five of them proceeded to escort the happy couple to a their last few stops before the train station.
“I know I’ve said this many times kid, but it was so good having you here for this whole season” Jilt remarked.
Steel patted Jilt shoulder.
“Thanks Mr. Jilt and thank you for showing me all those amazing flying combat techniques pegasi, griffons and dragons use. I’m sure that knowledge will come in handy.”
“No problem kid. But to be honest, I hope you never will need that knowledge.”
“Me too Mr. Jilt. Me too.”
The five creatures arrived at their first destination. Steel bought a bouquet of roses at the entrance and they proceeded inward. After some minutes of walking, they found the place they were looking for: a nice garden with a well kept tombstone. Steel placed the bouquet on it and made a little prayer. The other four closed their eyes in respect. Once he was finished he said:
“Keep watching over me from Elysium, Mr. Onyx”
Steel wiped a single tear from his eye and, alongside his fiancé and friends, continued his way to the train station. Once there, Mrs. Margaret hugged the duo until Jilt and Zahari convinced her to let them go. Jilt shook hands with Steel and hugged Flying Hope, as she promised to forward him the addresses of some beautiful mares. “Friends of her mother” supposedly. Jilt beamed with happiness until he was knocked out by Margaret and Zahari. Zahari as well hugged the couple and whispered to Steel.
“Remember... only in life-or-death situations, ok?”
“Ok Zahari.”
After one final group hug, Steel and Flying entered to the train. Steel couldn’t help but shed some tears as he watched his family as the train began to pull away. For a moment, he could swear he saw Mr. Onyx standing next to them, but he was gone when he looked again. Flying Hope was also crying. As the train started to accelerate, they waved until the platform was finally out of sight.
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Inside the train, the happy couple were taking in a nice view. Flying was resting her head on Bright’s chest.
“How long it will take for us to get to the Crystal Empire?” she asked.
“I’m not sure Flying Hope. It’s at least closer than Canterlot, but it’s still been awhile since I was there. I know you will love it.”
“I think that too. Tell me again why exactly your mother wanted to meet up there?”
“There’s some kind of Princess summit. All four alicorns and some rulers of minor bordering kingdoms will be there. She only said she wanted me at her side during the event, telling me how boring it is and how she would need her “little stress pillow” to bear it.”
Flying raised an eyebrow and fought back her laughter.
“Yeah yeah I know, that pet name is totally unnecessary but what can I do? She’s my mother.”
“She really is lucky to have you.” Flying said while nuzzling him lightly.
“No, I’m lucky to have her... and you for that matter.”
Flying smiled and fell asleep in her fiancé embrace. After three hours, they woke up and saw the snow outside the train. They were close to their destination and some minutes later they saw it, the Crystal Empire. Flying couldn’t help but show her astonishment, it was even better than her fiancé had described it.
“You like it? Bright asked, with a grin. “Yeah, I have to admit it’s the second most beautiful thing in the world.”
“The second? What is the first then?” Flying asked mildly confused.
“You, of course.”
Flying blushed and kissed Bright deeply. When they exited the train, a group of crystal soldiers were already waiting for them. The captain stepped out in front and saluted.
“Welcome Prince Bright. Lady Flying Hope. We are here to escort you to the Crystal Palace where your mother and rest of the royal family are already waiting you.”
“Yeah? That’s nice. Lead the way then.” Bright said, a little relieved. Knowing his mother, he really thought she would be there waiting for him with tons of embarrassing nuzzles and kisses. It seemed she really was starting to change, no longer was she treating him like a little foal. He took one step when he suddenly was lifted by two powerful hooves. A second later he found himself trapped in a crushing hug, all he could see was white.
“Ok... maybe not.” he thought.
“OH MY BABY IS BACK! MY BABY IS BACK! I MISSED YOU SO MUCH! I SWEAR BY MY MOTHER I WILL NOT LET YOU LEAVE FOR A LONG TIME!”
Celestia shouted while kissing her son all over his face. Bright was blushing fiercely. It seemed his mother really didn’t change in these past months. Every guard and crystal pony present couldn’t help but smile and laugh at the display.
“Aggghh, I missed you too mother but please... air!”
“Oh! Sorry sorry...” Celestia said and loosed the hug a little, but her hooves never left Bright. He smiled, finally seeing his mother face. He didn’t need to say it, but he had missed her a lot. He returned the hug and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
“I mean it. I missed you a lot mother. It’s good to see you.”
After hearing that, Celestia couldn’t help herself and started to kiss her son again, much to his pleasure but embarrassment too. Some seconds later, Luna and Cadence came flying in. They saw the display and smiled, with Luna being the first to talk.
“Oh my nephew, we are so sorry. We told her to wait in the palace, but as soon as she saw the train coming she flew out at high speed.”
“It’s Ok Aunt Luna, now come here!”
Luna smiled and joined the hug. She didn’t kiss Bright like her sister did, but she did give him a little peck on the forehead. He returned the gesture he returned the gesture with a familial peck on her cheek. Cadence joined the hug too.
“My sweet cousin, it’s so good to see you. I hope your trip was nice. It’s too bad Shining isn’t in the Empire right now. He wanted to say that he hoped your trip was good too.”
“It was. Flying and I feel so refreshed.”
Celestia immediately floated Flying in to join the hug. She was family too after all.
“I’m happy to hear that my son. Thank you for taking care of him, future daughter-in-law.”
“No need to thank me your Highness. I did it with pleasure.”
Princess Celestia nodded and they broke the hug. With all the greetings given, they all proceeded to go to the castle. Once there, they had a nice lunch and Bright and Flying told them all about their journey. Flying Hope spoke so positively about Bright’s Minus family. It seemed she bonded with them quite well, Celestia noticed. She made a mental note to pay them a visit someday. If they managed to gain Flying’s trust, they couldn’t be bad creatures. Besides, she still needed to thank them for taking care of her little colt for so many years.
“So Mother, haven’t Twilight and the rest of the elements arrived yet?”
“Not yet my son, they will be here in a few hours.”
“I see. I can’t wait to see Twilight and congratulate her for her new title. By the way, what is her official title, Princess of Magic or something like that?”
“We are still in the process of deciding that, my son.”
“Ok, whatever you say Mom. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m kinda tired for the long train trip. Can anypony tell me where I can rest a little?”
Cadence noded and ordered a crystal maid to take him to one of the royal suites. Flying Hope went to her joining room as well. When they were out of sight, Cadence giggled a little and said:
“Wow, Bright looks so good now. Even though I missed him a lot, I’m glad he made that trip. It clearly helped him. And Flying Hope as well.”
“Indeed my niece, I must say he looks better than ever.”
“Well, we must consider he and Miss Hope had a lot of time together to strengthen their bond… in all manner of ways.”
“Ok, I think that’s our cue to close the topic. Let’s see how the preparations for the summit are going.”
“Right behind you Aunt. By the way, tonight is the first night you-know-what will be open. Are you going to send more scouts to try to find her again?”
“Sigh... I don’t know, Cadence. Bright is here now, it’s too risky. I can’t let him find out about... the mirror.”
“I don’t see why you are so reluctant to let him know.”
“I- I need him. I don’t want to lose him again.”
“Aunt Celestia, you are overreacting. He needs you and loves you. He loves us all, not to mention he loves Flying Hope so much. He would never abandon Equestria and you know that.”
“I’m not sure if I want to take that risk.”
“Sigh... Ok Aunt, but know that I’m against keeping this from him. If he finds the truth by himself... it would really be a disaster. Think about that, please.”
Cadence, alongside Luna, left the room leaving Celestia with her thoughts.
“I need you by my side my son. Maybe... no! He will never find out! I’m worrying over nothing.” Celestia said to herself, as she went after Cadence and Luna.
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Some hours later, Bright and Flying received the Elements at the train station. Pinkie Pie tackled Bright in a crushing hug.
“Brighty! It’s so good to see you!”
“It’s good to see you too, my little pink pony. I had already forgotten how tight your hugs are!”
“Ohhh thank you silly!”
Bright greeted everypony quickly, but saved the last for his closest friend. Twilight trotted in front of him and they both stared each other. He chuckled and much to her surprise, hugged her.
“Hey Twily! It’s so good to see you and look at you, our new Alicorn and Princess. I’m so proud of you! Sorry for not being at your coronation, we just couldn’t make it in time.” Bright said, bowing respectfully.
“No no no! You don’t have to bow to me. It’s me who should do that!” she said while bowing as well.
“Twily, since we were kids, you’ve known what I think about bowing. Let’s agree to this, neither of us will bow to each other, ok?”
“That works for me.” Twilight said, smiling as she hugged Bright.
Everypony couldn’t help to smile at the scene. Flying Hope came and hugged Twilight too, while Twilight returned the embrace gladly. It was so nice to see both of them bonding, considering how they used to be rivals.
After that good moment, they all proceeded to go to the castle to have dinner and tell everypony about his journey... again. With everypony present in the empire and with a full belly, they all went to their respective rooms for a good night's sleep. Bright and Flying bid their good night’s as well and went to each other rooms. It was a beautiful night, a fine example of Luna’s work. What nopony, dragon, or human knew however, was that as night fell, from a certain mirror a yellow hoof had begun to emerge.
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I hope this doesn't go the 'oh no, you kept this secret from me! I will hate you now!' route... it's just done a lot... It would be nice to see someone who can understand why some other relative might keep something like that from them...
Oh boy, I wonder how things are going to go when he sees Sunset and finds out about the human world.
By the way, have you ever notice your story feels like Spider-man? It's been on my mind sense beginning, some how your story makes it seem like a Spider-Man, which isn't bad! Just wondering if you had that in mind?
Yay for season 4!
DUN DUN DUUN!
stayclassy
KO Sunset Shimmer is finally making an appearance, hope that Steet doesn't do anything stupid when finds the mirror to the Equestria Girls Universe.
Yeah New Season.
I betting that Steel and Flying Hope will follow Twilight and Spike too the Human World and Steel will reunite with his real mother at Canterlot High. I hope that will happen
Ill get the popcorn ready for next chapter
I was thinking maybe for each Season you should reset the chapter count since it says chapter 34 but technically this is S4 Chapter 1
YES ANOTHER CHAPTER AWESOME!
Gone for a Naruto -> Naruto Shippuden style transition for the season change, are we? I mean, it kind of lines up with the end of Naruto and the Beginning of Naruto Shippuden nearly perfectly, minus the fact that they stay in one place and there are clips regarding social interaction just after leaving and before returning. Copyright claims up the wall for this one!
Muahahahaha!
The update looks good.
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