Displaced: Crossing Roads

by Slendy

Chapter 3 Enchanted

Displaced: Crossing Roads
Chapter 3
Enchanted

*3rd Person View*

The Home which Lumos had been, 'given', was fairly simple, blending in with the rest of the medieval town, but it had some differences, one being the small garden at the front, with a smooth, short fence around it, as the white paint stood out from the rustic building.

Inside, was a small living-room, with one sofa, and two arm-chairs, along with a small, cobblestone fireplace, to the right of the door, was a simple rustic kitchen, with a warm atmosphere, along with its oval-shaped window, just above the long row of tabletops. A small chandler hung from the ceiling, lighting the room with a warm, orange glow, as the new dawn crept into the house.

A few feet from the start of the door, was a flight of stairs, leading two the multitude of rooms, that occupied the two residencies, or atleast one of them.

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*Selene's P.O.V*

For probably the...uncounted time, I careful etched the writing into a silver bracelet, no bigger than my hoof, as I felt the fatigue of the night, weigh down on me, but I shook it off as I continued with my delicate work, after all, I wanted to return the favor to Lumos.

"Why...Why am I so trusting? I mean, I only met him yesterday, and yet...here I am, making this bracelet, after pulling an all-nighter," I mumbled to myself, as I blew a strand of my purple mane from my eyes, focusing on the task-at-hoof, then I yawned. "Dammit. Need. Coffee."

But, before I could hit myself with a blunt object to keep me awake, I heard a yawn behind me, making me jump in surprise, before falling from the chair, and onto the hard, cold ground of the basement, when I looked up, I saw the grey mask, the sky-blue eyes staring at me, as they looked just as tired.

"Ok, any reason why you decided to wake me up at the crack of dawn? And on the floor?" Lumos asked me, his voice filled with a small trace of annoyance, but I just sighed, moving to my hooves, then I addressed him

"Sorry, but I really needed you to see this, and besides, its half seven." I answered, feeling more annoyed that I didn't get any sleep, but I can't really blame him for it

"It's fine, just tell me why you decided to go all creepy in the basement? Also, there better be no creepy doll down here." He asked, his usual tone arising from slumber, as I saw him shiver at the thought of a doll, then I smiled with glee, as I grabbed his arm, and pulled him towards my desk

Honestly, I was really messy, pages, and books laid across the wooden table, with the bracelet laying in the middle of the desk, next to the silver candle holder, as the ember grew close to the end of its run, as I lifted the item towards Lumos, as he lifted it in his...hoof? I think its a hoof...

"A...Bracelet?" He slowly answered, as he questioned me, so I quickly recovered

"Well...not exactly, you see, before I came here, I used to practice enchantments." I answered with a smile, feeling happy about my skill, you see, normally, I would have worked as a guard for Princess Luna, but due to my 'Gift', I decided to pursue my own line of work

"So, what? Enchants like World of Warcraft? Minecraft? Dungeons and Dragons?" Lumos labeled off with a hint of amusement, even though I didn't know what any of those things were, I still pouted

"Enchants, increased durability, invisibility, metamorphosis, etc." I explained, then he made a 'ah' in realization, then pointed to the bracelet

"So, you enchanted this, for me? Why?" He asked curiously, to which I pointed to him

"Well...I'm guessing you want to keep your whole, Time-stuff, hidden, am I right?" I asked, then he nodded, allowing me to continue. "So, if you put that on, it will turn you into a pony, until you take it off, of course."

For a short moment, he was silent, just staring at the bracelet, as I felt uneasy by the long silence, as I shuffled my hooves a bit, then he sighed, his mask's eyes looking apologetic.

"You were down here all night, weren't you?" He asked with concern, so? I didn't mind it, most Bat-pony's are nocturnal anyways. "Ok, I'll try this...Item, out, but after that, you need to promise me that you'll go to sleep."

"Why? I'm *Yawn*." I couldn't even finish my sentence, dammit, why betray me now body!? So I nodded in defeat, looking up at him. "Ok...I will."

"Good, now then...I just...slip it on?" He asked, looking a little nervous. "I swear, if I turn Anthro, you're dead to me!"

"Duly noted." I giggled, he was quite funny, even if his jokes are rather...odd? Interesting? I don't know, besides, what the hay is an 'Anthro'?

Then, I watched as he slipped the bracelet onto his skinny wrist, at first, nothing really happened, but before he could retort, I covered my eyes, as the flash of white blinded the room, almost making me fall to the floor. When I was able to adjust my eyes to the light, I quickly looked back at Lumos, honestly, not much ha....oh, wow.

Lumos was vastly different, his coat was a tan colour, almost peach, which matched his messy, black mane, as it reached the back of his neck, his tail was long, with two spiked ends to it, along with that, was his cutie-mark, it was that of a (Strange, grey symbol), It looked like arrow of a clock, with gears running on the inside of a circle. But I was more transfixed on his face.

He had a shorter muzzle than most stallions, but it was his hazel eyes, something about them was different, like they were so different from the rest of his body, all-in-all, he was actually kind of cute.

"Umm...Selene? Hello!" He called out, as I snapped out of my daze, feeling the heat rise to my face, but he didn't seem to notice, as he wobbled on his legs, to which he almost face-planted the stone floor, but I quickly flew over, as I grabbed his front hooves. "Thanks, that could have been painful."

"Not used to walking on hooves, huh?" I asked, trying not to laugh at his rather funny situation, as he carefully put one hoof in-front of the other, and failing, so I walked over, and grabbed his shoulder, as he turned to look at me warily. "Hey, I can help, after all, I did make it for you?"

"...Sure, as long as you get some rest after my...pitiful attempt at trying to walk again." Lumos replied, as I laughed, but I couldn't help but agree to his terms, although, it might be a little harder than he thinks, but I wouldn't mind, then I saw his eyes, as they inspected his body, then he groaned in pity

"Seriously? No wings, or horn?" He sighed, as his head slumped in defeat, but I couldn't really tell if it was genuine or not, so I just walked over to him, as I tapped him with one of my wings

"Hey, for what its worth, I think you look cool." well...more cu-where did that come from? Then I saw him laugh, causing me to look at him with slight confusion, and a hint of annoyance

"Well, that's definitely new to me, getting compliments and all...but thanks," He answer with a smile, as he rubbed the back of his neck, then he pointed to the stairs. "Now, I would love to make myself a nice brew, but my darkest enemy is right in front of me."

Wait, what? "Umm....who?"

"Stairs...." He grumbled with a glare, which only caused me to laugh uncontrollably, and he looks so serious too. "Hey i'm serious! Varnished ones are the worst though..."

"HAHAHAHAHA!!!"

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Ok, I can understand that sitting down was easy enough for him, as well as trying to open things with hooves, but it was official, I have to either be a great teacher, or he's messing with me. I mean, he just has to be!? How can somepony learn to walk on four legs, in only 10 minutes!? Grr...this is just....AHHH!

"Hey, Selene? Are you alright? Not that your sudden change from bat, to wolf wasn't funny." Lumos joked as he stared at my, most likely annoyed face, really, am I that obvious?

"Sorry, I have a hard time dealing with sudden changes, they infuriate me, like how you're able to walk, without any problems," I replied, albeit, through grit teeth, as I tried to resist the urge to pop another blood vessel, then I noticed Lumos' hoof, dragging mine with his. "...What are you doing?"

"Well, one, you look like your about to pass out from lack of sleep, and two, I wanted to ask you more about these enchantments you do, if you're up to it, of course?" Lumos asked, as he opened the small gate in front of him, well, after fiddling with the lock for a moment

"...Sure, I guess that's fine, but I told you i'm *Yawn*-dammit!" I cursed, as Lumos held in a laugh as I glared at him, but he didn't seem too fazed by it, so I just hung my head, as he opened the gate for me. "Thanks..."

"No problem," He nodded, Luna dammit, this is so degrading...well, can't help it now. "So...why did you come here? To Ponyville I mean?"

That, was a little personal, but, I guess it wouldn't hurt to answer him, vaguely.

"I came here, because someone with my talents, would typically be stuck in a shop, doing nothing but boring, basic enchantments for ponies, I didn't want that, when I look at new enchantments, I see a vast amount of possibilities, where I could have no limits to my abilities, where I could test new, and exciting combinations!"

"With enchantments, a normal pony could fly beyond the clouds, use magic like a unicorn, or even repair something they lost, that's why I love my enchantments, because i'm limited by what I was born as." I finished explaining, honesty, I wouldn't be surprised if I lost him halfway, most usually tune out when I rant

But I just looked at Lumos, he was still walking beside me, keeping his gaze on me, his face displayed curiosity, and sincerity, then he finally spoke, as I looked back at him.

"I guess we're more alike then I first thought," He spoke, but I just tilted my head, now I'm really confused. "I have a talent, beyond these powers, but many either mocked me, or told me I couldn't really make anything of it, but you know what?"

"What?" I asked, I couldn't really respond properly, so I just nodded like an idiot

"Fuck 'em, if others can see what I can do, and are happy for me, then that's all I need. even if it was only one pony, that would be enough for me to drive forwards." Lumos answered, but I had stopped in my tracks, as he looked at me with confusion

This guy, actually listened through my ranting, and still found me fascinating? That was something I rarely saw with my own eyes, heck, even my ears couldn't process this! But this stranger, he believed in me, that honestly struck a cord in me, one I could help but smile at.

"Oh god, I didn't offend you or something!? Shit, i'm, uh...sorry, I think?" Lumos quickly apologised, but I laughed, giving him a quick hug, making his body tense from the contact, which only made it more amusing

"Why are you apologizing? I be more annoyed if you ignored me for the entire time I was talking." I answered, but he rubbed the back of his neck, looking away from me

"Well, when I usually compliment anyone, they assume i'm either insulting them, or joking, so, seeing my compliment being accepted is new to me." He shrugged but I just laughed

"Guess that makes two of us?" I responded with a wink, as he nodded then he froze, which was rather sudden, a bit too sudden. "What? Did your brain relapse, or something?"

"Don't move, she can only track movement..." He whispered, as I turned and almost doubled over in another laughing fit, as Pinkie stood right in front of Lumos, a wide smile crossing her face, as Lumos looked like he was facing King Sombra

"Hey, Selene! Is this a new friend of yours?" I bubbly mare asked me, as I shook my head with a sigh, and went to answer

"Yeah, he's new in town, his name's-" I was promptly cut off by Lumos' hoof

"Nox....Clockwork, nice to meet you!" Lumos lied, but I can understand why, that is, until Pinkie dragged us both to her face, our muzzles touching, as I tried not blush at the close contact, but I already felt the heat in Lumos' face rise. "T-Too close! Pinkie!"

"If you're both new, that means...that means!" Pinkie gasped at the end, before handing me a sheet of paper, then he vanish, literally vanished, like *Poof*

"That was..." I found myself saying

"Scary," Lumos finished, then he pointed to the winding path, that lead out of Ponyville. "On the more insanity-clear side, we're almost there, just don't pass out on me now!"

"No promises~" I sung, but I could feel my body, struggling to make anymore steps. Dammit! I really should have had more coffee!

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We finally reached the place that Lumos had mentioned, but I wasn't expecting 'this'. It was a small hill, just outside of Ponyville, it wasn't anything special, the views were really the same, and nothing seemed to be out-of-the-ordinary. And at the top, was a large tree, as it covered the peak with a relaxing shade.

"Why did you bring me here?" I asked, I really was as confused as the first time I met him, which is still processing, mind you

"This place, right here, is where I woke up, I looked up at the same sky, felt the warmth of the sun, then I pain of being blinded by the sun," Lumos explained, as he laughed at the last part, then I saw his smile waver slightly. "Its also the place, where I realized that I was trapped here, no way back..."

"Lumos..." I went to comfort him, but he just smiled again, sitting his body against the tree, sighing in relief, then he patted the empty spot next to him

"Its fine, but its not why I brought you here, I brought you here, because you need to relax," He answered, I went to retort, but he held his hoof up. "I can't thank you enough for this disguise, but I hate it when people work too hard for me, I feel guilty as fuck, so hurry up, and relax."

"I...you won't take 'no' for an answer, will you?" I asked, but I already knew the answer, as I walked up, and sat against the tree, as I stared up through the branches. "Well...it is kind of relaxing..."

"Called it." He mumbled, but I wasn't really paying attention anymore, I saw too focused on the scenery

It felt...rather nice, the cool shade, and the warm breeze was really calming, but I couldn't help but look over at Lumos, I noticed that his eyes were closed, as he sat in silence, but it felt right. To be completely truthful with myself, I don't know what to make of him, he's a creature from another world, with powers that could rival even the Princesses, and yet.

Yet he was so nice, he listened to me, he didn't think I was strange, well, not in a bad way. I mean, its not even mid-day, and yet he was concerned for my well-being, who does that? But I couldn't help but smile, as I shuffled closer to him, as I rested against the tree, closing my eyes, as I decided to clear my mind for the time being.

It was the most relaxing day of my life.

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*Lumos' P.O.V*

Not even mid-day, and I'm already being lazy shit, Ah well, can't get any lazier. But then I opened my right eye, as I stared off towards the town before me, but then it turned, only to meet purple, at first, I thought someone had punched me again, then I dawned on me.

I opened both my eyes, only to see that Selene had completely fallen asleep on my right, her calm breathing was enough to make my body freeze, but I slowly relaxed again, not wanting to wake the one pony I was trying to knock out. But I could easily pick up on the smell of nightshade, due to her close proximity, seriously? What is with this world, and matching ponies with certain smells? Well...no use complaining about it now, so I just decided to close my eyes, and rest for a while longer.

But to say it was the nice day to relax, wouldn't be stretching the truth too much.

To Be Continued...

Author's Note:

First off, thanks for the help, and for the few of you who like this story! I really helps my motivation, even if i'm a lazy shit. Next will be Selene's 4th wall break, so...that's a thing.

Seeya next time!

Next Chapter: A 'Normal' Day In Ponyville

Comments

[Dead Gods Dream]

Am I sensing a ship? ...Just saw the romance tag so im'ma gonna say yes.

[Slendy]

8409305
Took you long enough to see that, but yes.

[Dead Gods Dream]

8409421 Speaking of seeing things. Did you see the Asterus/Akame ga Kill thing I made.