Freedom and Truths
Opening my eyes, I gaze at the wooden ceiling above me.
Confused, I sit up and look around the room. By the looks of it, it looks rather bland, only having a table, chair and bed (which I'm currently on). If anything, this looks like a study one might find in a cabin above all else.
Like I'd know, I never been in a cabin.
Slowly getting up, I look around the room, not seeing anything of note but a book on the table. Walking over, I picked it up and read the title. "Wendigo Winters" apparently. Reading through the book, it seems to be a story about these 'Wendigoes', and how they caused blizzards and snowstorms to form wherever the people went. While interesting, it doesn't help me find out where I am.
"Hello!"
Jumping in shock, I, admittedly, screamed in a high pitch and turned towards the voice. Before me stood a rather pretty girl with, looking to be between 18 and 19 years old like me. Her hair was a shade of even purple, along with purple eyes? Okay then. What confused me the most besides her eyes is her clothing, that being those reminiscent of that from the Dark Ages almost, maybe Medieval.
Recovering from my little show, she covered her mouth and started giggling. "sorry, but that was funny just now." she said amusement.
Grunting, I crossed my arms. "Yeah? Glad I could make your day." I said irritated. I was often bullied for 'screaming like a girl', and it never let up.
Taking a breath, she composed herself. "Sorry for laughing at you. How are you feeling?" she asked with a worried look. Guessing, and I do mean guessing, from that tone, she took care of me.
"Can I guess that you're the one who brought me here?" honestly, last thing I remember was blacking out in front of that merchant dude. Food for thought, I wondered.
Nodding in response, she began to explain. "Yep, I found you out in the middle of the nearby forest, and I took you here so you wouldn't get hurt. Luckily, you didn't seem to have any injuries." pausing for a moment, she looked to be racking her brain for something, before jumping in realisation. "Oh, I never introduced myself, silly me. My name is Violet Lavender Sparkle, what's yours?" she asked with a friendly smile.
I make to respond, before a scary thought occurred. I can't remember my last name. I remember my first name just fine, that being Joshua, and my school life, but nothing about my last name. Actually, I can't remember anything BUT my first name and where I lived. All things personal; friends, family, all of that...gone. Why can't I remember? WHY CAN'T I REMEMBER?! Grabbing my chest, above my heart with my right hand, I begin to hyperventilate. From what I could see in my state, Violet grabbed onto my shoulders and begun asking me if I'm alright. Not like I could answer her.
*Smack*
Blinking in shock, I feel my right cheek stinging and Violet's left hand outstretched. By the looks of things, it was obvious she slapped me out of my freak out. Taking some deep breaths, I manage to finally calm down.
"S-sorry, I-I'm j-j-just ha-having a really h-hard time." I said stuttering, getting the last few bouts of fear out of me. Looking at me with concerned eyes, she voiced her worries.
"Are you sure? Just then you were breathing like nothing." I didn't realise. but her voice is as soft as silk, putting me at peace oddly. Nevertheless, it helped.
Taking one last gulp of air, I answered honestly. "Yeah, just...I couldn't remember my own last name. Let alone anything personal like friends or family." I answered with a downcast look, hearing her gasp in shock. While looking down, I looked at my clothes and got an idea. If I couldn't remember MY last name, why not use something else?
"Yoshimura." I said looking upwards, seeing Violet looking at me curiously with an arched eyebrow. "You can call me Joshua Yoshimura." i finished, shaking her hand in respect.
For some reason, I feel myself thinking her beauty and liveliness. It wasn't until; later just how good it was.
Present
Looking across the yard, I see my chaotic roommate stretch the first time in over a thousand years. Honestly, can't blame the guy, as being stuck in stone doesn't give you room to stretch. Seeing as his 'morning routine', I called out to him.
"Discord, mind helping me out here?" I asked, having made a deal with him. Nothing too bad, just some comforting information.
Floating over towards my frozen form, the mismatched god addresses me.
"Before I do so, are you sure things will get better for me?" Discord asked tentatively. Not many could say they heard Discord sound scared, but his fears are warranted. Naturally, I eased them.
"Yep. While you may be stuck in stone for a set period of time, should the timeline follow its course you'll eventually be set free in order to be 'reformed', where in the end you'll become friends with Fluttershy, the bearer of Kindness." I told him. The only reason Discord took over all those years ago was a combined effort of anger, rage and neglect. While he loves joking around, the only thing better for him is actually having a friend that does care. Thankfully, should all go well, a certain butterscotch pegasus can fill that hole.
He looked contemplative of the situation, but even he knew I had no reason to lie (except getting free, of course). So with a decision in mind, Discord snapped his claws and I could feel cracks spreading throughout my imprisonment. Straining my muscles, I soon managed to break off the stone, the flakes falling to the ground harmlessly. jumping down from my pedestal, I look up to notice Discord missing. Probably left so he could get started making some chaos.
Shrugging my shoulders, I make to walk, only to fall on my face. Guess my legs are a bit stiff still. Waiting a minute, I slowly get to a kneeling position. Feeling my legs waking up, I manage to stand up completely. Now that I'm standing up completely, I forgot I was 6'10 in height, close to 7 feet. Looking around, It doesn't seem the guards will be hear soon.
"All the more better for me." I said to myself. I would normally just straight up leave, but there are things that belong to me still in the castle.
A certain necklace and pin for starters.
"The only problem," I said off, looking at Canterlot Castle. Knowing Celestia, she would've came prepared. "is where it will be". No time like the present, as I started making my way through the palace. Thankfully, thanks to magic I have a sort of connection to my belongings, otherwise it would've made traversing this place all the more harder. Hiding behind a pillar, I closed my eyes to help focus on where they are. After some slight meditating, I opened my eyes in shock and realisation.
"The Element's vault." I whispered. I should have expected Celestia would do something like this, but never thought she'd go through with it. Destination in mind, I sent off to reclaim one of the last connections to my old life.
Time skip: 45 minutes
The show never did the palace's size justice.
I mean, for God's sake this place is HUGE! It took me 45 minutes just to get here. Looking throughout the hall, I soon set my sights on the murals, each depicting their own story. The defeat of Discord, Nightmare Moon, Tirek; all here. Like the saying, 'a picture tells a thousand words'. I look over the murals some more, before freezing in silence. The glass depicts both Celestia and Luna, in a white and midnight blue dress respectively, circling a giant of a man with two spikes coming out of his shoulders, complete with a red and white mask on his face. To most, he would be no one, but to me, he is someone; more accurately, he IS me. Shaking my head, I look away from the glass.
Staring straight ahead, I soon see the vault which contains the Elements, and my necklace and pin. Looking at the locking mechanism, I try to think of ways to get past it. Where would once be a slot for Pony Celestia's horn, is now a regular keyhole. No doubt requiring a key, to which Celestia has. One might assume I'd use my kagune, but unfortunately it doesn't allow me to shrink it to such sizes. Wracking my brain, I finally get an idea.
"Looks like I'm gonna have to steal the key from her. Most likely knocking her out." Hearing the door creak open, I quickly hid behind the pillar to my right, hoping who it was didn't see me. Listening to their footsteps, it seems they're pacing in the middle of the room. Having a guess, I slowly peak to see if I'm right, and to my least surprise I am.
Standing in the middle of the hall, pacing back and forth with a panicked and fearful expression is Princess Celestia. Currently, she is wearing a pure white sleeveless dress with her sun emblem on her right hip that goes down to her ankles which are in golden heels. From what I can see, the dress is clinging towards her, accenting all her curves while showing a bit of cleavage. On her head is her signature golden tiara, complete with the three amethysts gems in it. Along her neck is the same necklace thing as in the show. Looking at her however, I see that she has a slight chubby texture along her arms, stomach and thighs.
'Of course, guilt eating. Guess the regret became too much for her.' despite past history between us, I can't help but feel sympathetic for her. Through her neglect, her sister became spiteful and Celestia eventually sent her to the moon. Something that which no doubt ate her inside-out. Putting aside the thought, I step out of my hiding place and announce my presence.
"Hello Celestia. Its been a while." I said emotionally, my voice catching her attention. Spinning around, her magenta eyes widened in shock and fear. The fear is understandable, as back then it took both her AND Luna to match me in strength. So me being here, now, with her weaker than all those years ago alone? She doesn't stand a chance in hell. And her fear is only more noticeable with the shake in her voice as she responds.
"J-Joshua, yo-you're here?" she asks, taking a small step back, the click of her heel resounding throughout the hall. After a moment, I ease my stance and get into a more relaxed pose. I look to Celestia, who seemed to ease up as well after seeing me relax.
"Its been a long time, hasn't it?" I ask, the solar monarch blinking in surprise before responding.
"Yes, it has. Tell me, why are you here? Revenge?" she asks.
"Truthfully, no, not revenge." I answer, finding revenge to be a moot point. Before she could respond, I was talking again. "However, this isn't a simple greeting either." I see her tense, most likely getting ready to fight. "Princess Celestia, Solar Princess of Equestria and eldest of the Celestial Sisters..." I listed off, using a formal tone of voice.
"I want my Owl Necklace and Spine Pin back."
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.....I'm gonna go on a guess here and say that...Did he meet a relative or ancestor of Twilight's Lineage or is it just a coincidence that she has the last name: "Sparkle"?
That is if everything goes accordingly in the Timeline. As I mentioned in another story, Our involvement as Displaced causes shifts and changes in the Timeline and will have a different impact or affect in future events. But it's even more dangerous being a Displaced, cause elements of the characters appearance will drastically change the timeline.
I'm gonna assume those are important to the character. Cause I haven't seen Tokyo Ghoul yet and my niece has been insisting that I watch it.
Second update! Keep up the good work.
make more please
Going to make a guess.
Twilight is on of his dissidents?
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Watch the anime, then read the manga to catch up on what you missed.
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*descendants.
An update at last. Pretty good chapter, hopefully we'll get another one soon.
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Point 1: Yes, he met Twilight's ancestor. And she's more important than you think here.
Point 2: I remember that point you made, and there WILL be changes. Just taking my time right now.
Point 3: They are indeed important, but no spoilers~.
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Going to continue this? AS this seems like a Tokyo ghoul story I might just enjoy. Considering how all the others are either crap, or canceled, or the author is gone.
Same with your other stories as well, actually. I love em all.
I must know is this story dead
pleas more
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More please. More now! Ok got that out now ON TO THE NEXT STORY
kinda sad this wasnt continued, but it is what it is
is this story continuing or is it cancelled?