Among the Kitsune

by Crisis Novastar

Chapter One: The arrival

Chapter One

The Arrival

Since ancient times the legendary but rarely seen kitsune have been believed to possess superior intelligence, long life, and magical powers akin to unicorn magic. The word “kitsune” is most often translated as “fox spirit”. However, this doesn’t mean that all kitsune are ghosts, nor that they are fundamentally different from regular foxes. Because the word spirit is used to reflect a state of knowledge or enlightenment, all long-lived foxes gain supernatural abilities.

There are two common classifications of kitsune: The zenko (good foxes) are benevolent, celestial foxes associated with the Inari foxes. On the other hand, the yako (field foxes, also called nogitsune) tend to be mischievous, or even malicious.

One of the physical and obvious characteristics of the kitsune is that the legends portray them as having as many as nine tails. Generally, the age and power of the fox is indicated by the number of tails; in fact, some folktales have hinted that a fox will only grow additional tails after it lived for an hundred years.

The moment a kitsune gains its ninth tail, its fur changes either to white or gold. These kyūbi no kitsune Or nine-tailed foxes as it’s translated gain the abilities to see and hear anything that is happening anywhere in the world. Other tales credit the kyūbi no kitsune with having infinite wisdom. After reaching 1,000 years of age and gaining its ninth tail, a kitsune turns a golden color, becoming a 'Tenko' (celestial fox), the most powerful form of the kitsune before it ascends to the heavens.

Of course, all of this is just a theory, since not a single pony, or creature for that matter, has ever seen a kitsune and lived to tell the tale. They’re as rare as the legendary ice dragons, whom are rumored to live in the coldest of regions, far beyond Yakyakistan or the Crystal Empire. It’s such a disappointment that there isn’t much more to discuss on the subject, but I personally believe the kitsune are still out there. Though while I do hold onto these beliefs, I also wonder and worry how powerful the kitsune are and if they pose a threat to Equestria or the world in general.

Star Swirl the Bearded and Commander O’ Saka Of the Neghpony royal army.

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Spike and Twilight were in Canterlot for two reasons: the first was to spend time with their respected family, while the second reason; was that Princess Celestia had called Twilight to address the new students in her school of gifted unicorns. The polished copper stone streets, the unique shops and vendors that littered the said streets in the event of potential customers wanting to buy the items that were on sale. Ponies walked around the streets wearing beautiful clothing made from famous designers with some taking time to shop in one of the many stores with others just wanting to get where they need to in this pristine city.

It was close to noon on yet another beautiful sunny day that Celestia has brought forth with her power over the sun. Both she and her younger sister, Princess Luna, we're glad to have Twilight and Spike over for a little get-together. Something that these days was kind of rare since they were all busy with there day-to-day schedules. Twilight could vouch for that, as she had the responsibilities of running her school of friendship as well as solving mundane problems that often take 30 minutes to complete. Such duties include: writing down lesson plans for her students in the school of friendship, as well as making trips to various places in Equestria to educate the importance of friendship and how stuff like clouds and others wonders are made to make ponies life a bit easier. While he wasn’t a teacher per se, Spike assisted Twilight and any of the elements in any way he could, from getting them coffee, tea, and supplies for the daily lessons to giving them shoulder and back rubs if the stress the students provided.

When discussing the royal sisters’ duties, Celestia has to make public appearances, sign various documents, all while throwing ridiculous proposals and outrages complaints from various nobles to the trash. Luna, on the other hand, did pretty much the same thing at night, only the extra duty excluded from her sister’s schedule, was entering the dreams of others in order to comfort the sleeping ponies and protect them from nightmares throughout the night.

The three alicorns and teenage dragon were currently in the luscious royal garden. The flowers bloomed under the light of the sun, making the scenery an even more beautiful sight to behold, save for the moonlight roses, a blue rose that bloomed only under the light of the moon. Celestia, Luna, Twilight, and Spike were on a blanket made from the finest silk in Equestria. Normally, Celestia would be wearing her royal white dress, showcasing her perfect hips as well as her cutie mark and bountiful chest. But today, she was wearing a sleeveless yellow shirt that covered her upper body in a triangle pattern leaving her naval area exposed, a pair of black jeans that would surprise anyone but to those closest to her yet it didn’t help that despite fitting her, showcase her plump rear which every pony seem to found over.

Normally Luna would be in her own dream world by this time, she, however, didn’t want to miss this opportunity to be with both Twilight and Spike, especially the latter. Unlike her sister, the lunar monarch wore a black top with the symbol of a starry night sky with a full moon. Luna wasn’t as big as her sister, but her figure made up for the lack of breast. She wore matching pants which were a bit tight but still allowed her to move around without them tearing.

Twilight wore a black short sleeve shirt and much like Celestia it exposed her navel region. That was only when she was stretching out her arms. The lavender mare also wore a plaid skirt that matches her mane and tail that reach up to her tights. She also wore a black leather choker with a violet six-pointed star hanging from the center and thigh high stocking only with her hooves exposed. Out of the four princesses, Twilight was the smallest. She stood about 4 foot 11 inches tall, an c in the breast department, and like the other princesses, she had a round bottom but not as big as the others. The princess of friendship may not know it but others around her knew about the sex appeal she was giving off. Stallions and a few mares would stare or talk how cute Twilight look in her school uniforms. Yet Twilight pay no mind to them. Currently, she was calmly reading the book on Starswirl's theories on ancient tomes, and runes.

Spike was sitting there munching on some gems of different color and variables. From ruby to sapphire, emeralds to amethyst. The young teenage dragon wore a pair of blue jeans with a hole for his tail, a lime green t-shirt with holes in the back to accommodate for his wings. Over the years, despite him being an adult in pony standards the dragon teen had the appearance of a baby dragon. He stood about 3 foot 6 inches tall. This concerned both Twilight and Celestia as they wonder why Spike wasn’t growing. He was already 19 years of age. He would at least from what Ember told the princesses to be as tall Big Mac who stood about 5 feet 11 inches tall or taller. There were some theories as to why Spike maintain his short stature. One theory suggested that him being raised by ponies had affected his growth, another suggested that because dragons were carnivores that he requires meat. No pony knew for sure if those theories were true or not.

Spike for all his life knew that dragons only ate gems for nutrients. As he has gotten older he found out that dragons consume other things then gems. In front of the group were cakes, donuts, gems, and a few others treats but mostly cakes for the four of them to enjoy.

“So young Spike,” Luna asked with a devious grin, “how are things with that fair maiden you have been fonding over about?” The question caught the attention of the white alicorn who giggled and play along.

“Why yes, Spikey. How is Ra-, I mean your maiden doing? I hope she is returning your affections.” Celestia grinned. Both the sisters found it cute to embarrass the young drake, thus making it a game to see how red they could turn Spike’s face. Bonus points if they can make him bleed from the nose. This, of course, has happened on a couple of occasions. Celestia asking him for one of his famous back rubs, during the times she requested him for personal time with. The white alicorn would lay on her belly with nothing but a bra and panties. Because this made it hard for Spike to forces on the task he made a custom mask to contain that amount of blood that pours from his nose. That however proved to be useless when she removed her bra and panties leaving the alicorn bare in front of the drake.

The parts of polish marble floor were painted red that day.

Luna for the most parts would sometimes flash her breast and butt to him, knocking him out for a while. The lunar monarch always has plans to turn Spike red. She purposely leaves her clothes on the floor when Spike ever wants to play games with her, come up with stipulations that sometimes ending in him on the floor. The most famous one was when she and another mare made out in front of him.

Luna believes she had over did it when Spike was rush to the hospital for the massive amount of blood he lost. She would also visit his dreams and find some pretty interesting lewd things within them, with most of them being about a white unicorn with a purple mane and tail.

“S-S-She’s doing fine actually,” The drake blushed while looking down at the pearl he was munching on. As much as he enjoys hanging out with Celestia and Luna there are times where he wishes they would stop teasing him on his crush.

“Aww, don’t be like that young Spiky, we think it’s cute,” Luna giggled, “Besides, I know what lurks in your dreams. . .Spiky.” She said playfully teasing the purple dragon. Spike gulped as Luna continued much to Spike’s displeasure. “Oh yes, you and her on the beach with her, she’s laying down, her top undone, her white bareback to you, the bottom of her bikini riding up her butt.” The two alicorns grinned.

“Could you stop-” The drake was interpreted by something in his throat. He covered his mouth to prevent the flames within him to come out and burn Luna clothes, coat and skin, though in the minds of the celestial monarchs it appears that Spike was disgusted by Luna’s description of the mare in question.

“Spike it’s not only rude and kind of offensive to think of a lady like that. What if-”

She was cut off as Spike let out an especially loud burp, accompanied by his green flame, lucky for the lunar monarch she moved away to avoid getting burned. The heat from the flames scorched some of the luscious green grass, giving it a brownish tan with smalls bits of ember clinging to the charred grass blades. “Huh?” The dragon rubbed the back of his head before picking up the scroll. This caught the attention of Twilight who lay her body on the ground and looked at the Neatly wrapped scroll was neat with a symbol of an eye in the middle.

“It’s not from Ember or Cadence.” The drake begin. “Shining Armor, nor Thorax doesn't know the spell to send messages via dragon flame,” Spike stated. Only three ponies knew how to send messages via Dragon flame; Celestia, Luna after she returned, and Celestia taught her how to use it in case of an emergency or urgent matter.

Spike much to the princesses curiosity opened the letter and begin to read.

Dear Princesses of Equestria

I’m writing to you because we, The Kitsune race, have remained hidden amongst the shadows while the world went through terrible events which would result to the near extinction of all life on this planet and we did nothing to prevent them. The Lunar Princess returning after a thousand years of banishment to bring the everlasting night to your land, while the rest of the world burn in the hot sun. The return of Discord who almost turned the entire world into his personal playground. The mana stealing monster Tirek who escaped from Tartarus and stole all pony magic to not only take over the world but to destroy us by taking away my mana.
What was my greatest regret was not stopping the mad unicorn who caused a time paradox and destroyed reality as we know it. No longer will we sit in the shadows and watch as the world we share is in constant danger.

As an emperor, the safety of my citizens comes before all. But I want to open my borders and show that we’re as friendly as the ponies in your land, and it would be in our best interests if we come together and discuss trades and, if possible, an alliance.

After all, you ponies cherish friendship more than any other creatures residing in this world.

Hoping to hear a reply soon,

Emperor Seer of Vulpes Terra.

P.S. If you’re wondering how I knew about dragon mail and how I knew said dragon was with you, let’s just say I know a bit about draconic magic. To send me a reply, just picture a red fox with nine tails, a black choker a jade to the left, and a amber on the right.

“Emperor Seer? Vulpes Terra?” Spike asked. “What’s Vulpes Terra?” Spike asked passing the letter to Celestia.

Celestia took the letter and read it over. “I believe it translates to ‘Land of Foxes’, Spike, but I wonder why now?” The white alicorn asked looking at the letter.

Twilight smiled and said, “Oh this is amazing! A new race that was believed to be an old pony’s tale existed. The information, the culture, the history, the magic they processes and the knowledge!” The purple alicorn grinned with excitement as stars took shape in her eyes.

“That still opens some questions, like how did he know a dragon was here among us? Or the events that transpired in Equestria?” Luna pondered. “This seems too convenient.”

“Those are questions we must ask this emperor ourselves,” Celestia sighed, “There isn’t much information about the Kitsune from what ponies know, only that their magic can rival that of an alicorn, and even that is merely a theory.”

“Given the context of the letter, It is safe to conclude that they possess the knowledge of magic.” Luna said as she got up from her seat and readied her horn. “I fear this emperor may have sent a few spies within our land, and if possible in other lands as well.”

“I agree with you Luna, and if he indeed sent them within our borders, then the emperor may already know all of our secrets,” Celestia said as she placed her hand under her chin to think. “Until we know more of his motives, we’ll have to play along. Interview the castle staff and guards Luna then use a detection spell on them. If they can change like the changeling then we’ll know what his true motives are.” With a nod and a flash of midnight blue, the alicorn of the night was gone.

“Spike.” Celestia called out.

“Yes?” Spike replied.

“Take a letter.” She said as a quill and scroll appeared suddenly in front of the dragon.

The teenage dragon turned to Twilight, who just stuck out her tongue playfully. She always told Spike to have a quill and paper ready in case something urgent happened and this was one of those times. Though in his defense, Spike didn’t know anything major was going to happen so he thought there would be no point, but Twilight, being the studious mare she was, insisted the young dragon take a quill and scroll.

That and he had just lost ten bits.

Clearing her throat, Celestia begins to speak.

Dear Emperor Seer,

We are delighted to hear you want to form an alliance and we’d be happy to meet with each other. To be honest, we don’t know much about the Kitsune. Me and my sister will clear up our schedule next week for this momentous meeting. We do hope to see you soon.

Sincerely,
Princess Celestia of Equestria

After finishing, Spike rolled up the scroll, closed his eyes, and imagined what the letter told him to. It only took a few minutes before he finally pictured a nine-tailed red fox wearing a choker with a gem on each side, a jade on the left and an amber on the right. Then he let out his emerald green flame, which turned the letter into green ash that floated toward the west.

“And sent,” The dragon said proudly before gaining a worried expression, “Do you really think they sent spies to Equestria? What if they know my biggest secret, OUR secret? finished the dragon, worried that he might tell the ponies about his relationship with the royal family.

“I’m afraid so Spike,” Celestia grimly stated.

“Don’t worry Spike, he may know, but even if he tells the whole population of Equestria, we’ll be right here with you.” Twilight said reassuring the small dragon with a hug.

“She’s right, no matter what happens, if he chooses to expose us, it won’t change the fact that Luna and I will always love you Spike, as well as the Sparkles and your friends.” Celestia said in a motherly tone as she joined in to hug Spike herself. Spike gave a reassuring smile before wrapping his claws around the princesses to return the gesture.

“Than-” Before Spike could finish, he felt something get caught in his throat. Turning his head to the side, the dragon let out a loud burp, accompanied by green flames, which formed another scroll. Using her magic, Twilight picked up the scroll and begin to read it aloud.

I'm pleased to hear a reply, and that we can discuss the trade and an alliance between nations. A week from now, I, along with four of my elite guards, will appear before you and will stay for a week and a half for an equestrian experience at high noon. Until then, please refrain from using the dragon as a mail servant to ask me questions about the Kitsune. I’ll tell you all about it when we arrive. Also, believe it or not, dragons can choke if a letter or package gets caught within their throat, or suffer from painful throat contractions by receiving too much mail at once.

Sincerely,
Emperor Seer.

P.S. To clarify, I do not have spies within your borders, so I would appreciate if you can tell your sister to call off the search and save yourself from a headache.

During the week after the last letter the emperor had sent, Celestia and Luna ordered the guards to keep a close eye on the ponies that enter and exit the castle grounds and post them near the air dock and train station within the city. and report any suspicious activities. Despite the emperor saying that he hasn’t sent any spies in Equestria, that did not serve to alleviate their fears. Sadly, there were no suspicious activities within Canterlot other than an illegal sex ring underneath the estate of a famous entrepreneur name Gold Touch, second only to Fancy Pants in nobility and third most riches stallion behind the Rich Family and a couple of drug bust here and there.

Luna used a spell that reveals one's true self, canceling out any transformation or illusion spells the spy was used to pose as one of the royal guards. This, however, came up emptier than when she ented into ponies dreams, seeing if they had any information that would lead them into a confession.

When the day of the foxes arrival came, the three princesses waited in anticipation. The castle in Canterlot was clean as always, but it shone as brightly as the noon sun with the rays hitting the marble stone walls. Despite the lower morale due to some rumors getting out about a spy being present at the city. Celestia on her end used a mind-clearing spell in a last-ditch effort to expose the spy. However, much like with her sister, this came up fruitless.

The group remained optimistic about the situation and continued to wait patiently by the castle gate. The letter the emperor sent stated the time where he would be arriving and that he was planning to stay in Equestria for a week to experience ‘the pony lifestyle’ as he put it. The guards were stationed by the air docks and train stations for when he does arrive he along with his guards be escorted to the castle however there wasn’t any word on a scheduled train or any ships in the air coming to port.

Celestia wore her white sleeveless robe-like dress with a golden belt that prevented it from opening and revealing anything that she didn't want ponies to see along with a pair of matching white stockings and golden shoes. The dress itself reached down towards her legs that broke apart to reveal her thick thighs. And her golden shoes.

Luna wore a midnight purple and black dress that reached to her thighs, black thigh-high stockings, and her black metal shoes.

Twilight wore a purple and yellow dress that Rarity made for her in case she had princess duties to attend to. It fit but was a bit tight in the chest department, which showed off her bust to make it look bigger.

“It’s been about five minutes already, where is this emperor?” Twilight asked looking at the time. It was five minutes past noon and there were no foxes.

“Patience Twilight, I’m sure he-” Celestia was interrupted when an outline of a circle appeared inside the castle gate. A crimson mist formed within the circle along with a small dot that seemed to expand, revealing another location in its entirety. Cherry blossoms fell like snow as it landed softly on the ground. Like the gardens in Canterlot, the grass was green and luscious. A gentle breeze pushes the trees causing most of the pinkish white petals to fall upon the ground. A three-story castle that resembled Japonese architecture sat in the background. The stars shone brightly in the night sky, as well as the soft white glow of the moon.

Five figures walked through the portal from the other side. Two of them were wearing samurai armor, both were foxes with one of them having two white tails while the other only a single silver tail with a tip of both tails being black.

The twin-tailed fox’s armor was white with a tined blue at a few edges. The helmet she wore had a symbol of a snowflake with a white ponytail sticking out in the back that reached her spine. Two swords, one long and another short, rested on the left side of her hips. She stood about five foot three inches.

The silver tailed fox wore black with an eerie green tinted on some parts of the armor. His helmet and mask resembled the shape of a fox skull, which added to the creepiness given off by his appearances. Instead of a sword like her colleague, the silver fox carries a yumi(bow) and a quiver of arrows on his side. He stood about five foot eight inches.

Behind the armored foxes were two ninjas. One of them was a three-tailed black fox with a white tip. He wore a black ninja suit with a straight sword sheath behind his back and a belt that held three pouches, each one holding various tools and weapons. He stood at a good five foot eight inches.

Behind the silver fox, and much to the confusion of the royal guard and princesses was a dark grayscaled wingless dragon. Like the three-tailed fox, it too had a sword and a pouch for its tools and weapons. However, unlike the ninja who wore black, her outfit was gray as the storm clouds. The same colors that matched her scales. Her wrists, however, were covered in white fur. The dragon was about the size of the current Dragon Lord, Ember who stood about five feet, ten inches, and was the tallest of the group.

The three foxes and dragon got to their knees and bowed as a fifth figure walked out from the portal. It had nine tails, it fur was red-orange with white on it tips. The figure wore a sleeveless red and gold kimono with a golden sash that was wrapped around the red hakama with golden flames at the bottom (Pants commonly worn by samurai). Around his neck was a choker that held two gemstones that each shone when the rays of the sun hit them. A jade about the size of a pearl on the left, and an amber of the same size on the right. The red fox was the same size as Luna, who stood about six feet.

The nine tailed fox walked with both his hands behind his back. After the fifth step upon stepping away from the portal, the outline disappeared, canceling out the magic that sustains it, causing it to disappear in a flash of light.

“Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, and Princess Sparkle I presume.” His voice was clear but still held a nightponies accent to it. “I am Seer, ruler of Vulpus Terra.” He then bowed before the three in a show of respect. “It is an honor and pleasure to meet you all.”

Comments

[Horrible_Writer]

Rewrite?

Edit: again?

[Tohshi]

Instead of "content" you probably mean "Contend" in the blurb bit