The Battle for Equestria

by jacktheripper5000

First published 6th of August, 2014

19 year old Brandon must save Equestria.

This is my first story so i'm sorry if it's terrible. There will probably be quite a few spelling mistakes.

19 year old Brandon has had a tough life at home. He was absolutely miserable as a child, he was miserable enough to attempt suicide. His family pretty much didn't care about him, and his father wasn't much of a father with the way he treated him. His life was going pretty much nowhere until, that is he mysteriously found himself in Equestria.

Will his life become better when he is brought to Equestria?
Will he find peace and love in Equestria, or will he find the same treatment he had at home?
Will he be able to overcome all the challenges in his future?
And maybe the most important question. Will he live to enjoy the results of it all?
Read and find out.

Chapter 1

I was utterly confused at my surroundings; rubbing the back of my somewhat long black hair which I had help putting new highlights in them, making the tips sparkly with yellow frosty tips. One moment I was in my room, busy playing my Play Station 2, I did have a PS3, but for some reason the damn thing wouldn't read my disks, and I had no money to pay for online games anyway. I closed my eyes while pausing the game for more than a millisecond to yawn, I was up early in the morning playing Need for Speed Most Wanted, and now, here I am; in a forest. My name is Brandon, I'm about nineteen, only got drunk once, don't make me tell you how drunk I got because trust me...it wasn't pretty. My skin is lightly tanned, or more tanned, but I like to say it's lightly tanned. I have grass green eyes, the type that when the rain would soak into it making it the darker green. Looking around at the forest, I couldn't think on where I was. I wasn't that smart, maybe a little street smart, but not enough to call me a brainy type of person. I'm the type that if you ask me about a game, I'll tell you as much as I can. Anyway, forest, long grass, didn't know where I was. Sitting up from the dry floor I looked around, standing at a height of six feet and two inches, I stretched my arms and looked around. I might have been dreaming, maybe I am, don't really know; didn't truly care.

Walking down a path I could easily see off to the side I took in the smell of the land. Much better than the smells of the city I grew up, or the noises of cars zooming past almost hitting you. As I waked, I found what seemed to be a village, the way it looked to me, no cable lines any phone lines, looked like something out of the history books; or from Assassin Creed. Yes I just made a freaking AC compliment to a place I just found, fuck off will you? Anyway, walking in, I thought maybe I could find someone who could help me, anyone for that matter I really didn't care. Walking over the small bridge I made myself into the village and looked around. That's when I noticed a small pony before me looking at me. The pony was just looking at me; the mouth seemed to be agape slightly as if saying 'What the fuck?' at me. Big blue eyes seemed to sparkle as I blinked at it, it blinked back. I studied horses and ponies and I knew this was a pony, and by the build I could easily tell that 'it' was a she. But unlike any pony I have ever seen before, this pony fur was a bright pink! Her tail and mane were more of a magenta hue, and her hair, it was like it was poofy, that's all I could say about it. Blinking again I noticed that she had this weird mark on her thigh, what looked to be balloons with streamers.

"Uh...hi?” I answered tilting my head as the pony gasped, jumping maybe as high as my body while doing a one-eighty and then booked it...and I mean booked it. I was still coughing up dust as she ran off who knew how fast. "You know...that was kind of cool...in a weird sort of way.” I spoke to myself out loud like I always did. I was about to walk off when I felt a tap on my leg. Thinking someone just kicked me because it felt a little harder; I turned to see who it was, but saw nothing.

"Down here!” I blinked hearing a young women's voice as I looked down and blinked in confusion, standing before me was yet another pony. Or what I thought was a pony, but this one had a...horn? Holy crap this was a unicorn?!

I slowly backed away from the unicorn looking up at me. Knowing that this one was female from the voice I just heard, she had what looked to be a pink six-pointed star marking on her flanks, to me it kind of looked like a tattoo, but I could've been wrong, I wouldn't know. Her coat was a faded purple while her large intelligent eyes were a shade of violet, which blinked at me at times as I backed away more until stopping. What surprised me was that her mane seemed to be styled into more of a human woman's hairstyle instead of an ordinary mane. It was straight and well kempt and shared its coloration with her equally tidy dark blue, pink, and purple tail. I rubbed my head thinking that maybe I just thought I heard the voice, but after moving forward again, I saw her lips move.

"You okay mister?” she asked with the same voice I just heard as my heart nearly stopped. "You seem...confused.”

"You...can...talk?” I asked slowly as she tilted her head.

"Yes, but I'm more surprised at you...you're a human, are you not?” I only dumbly nodded my head as she smiled and stood on her hind legs for a moment and clapped her hooves together once. "Yes I was right! But what I don't understand is that you are real!”

"Wha?” I asked in confusion as she blinked and looked up at me, her head could no doubt be higher then my waist.

"Well humans are only known in old folk tales, are there others like you here?” I only blinked still taking this all in. different colors ponies and unicorns, that they can talk, in this place I know nothing of; I only shrugged.

"I wouldn't know,” I answered looking down at her. "I mean...I was home, and now here; freaking me out a bit...excuse me.” She blinked but nodded as I went to the closest house I could find, looking at the wall; I slammed my head into it hard. "Argh!” I screamed holding my head. The unicorn's eyes widened as she ran to me but I held my hand up to stop her. "No worry...I'm fine...pain too real to be a dream...fuck...” I groaned and shook my head slightly as she looked to me in worry. "Mind telling me your name...and where I am?”

"Oh...uh, right,” she seemed dazed by my choice of actions no doubt. "My name is Twilight Sparkle; this here is Ponyvile in the middle of Equestria.”

"Equest-what?” I asked as she nodded her head. "Never heard of it.”

"Never seen a real human before so I guess we are even huh?” I gave a small chuckle at that.

"True, oh where as my manners; names Brandon Casey, nice to meet you miss Sparkles.”

"Just call me Twilight,” she answered as I nodded. Hearing a loud bell from somewhere seeing many other ponies and unicorn walk about, some even had wings! They all looked at us, to me I felt like a guy going to a Blue Man party, wearing red paint. I was just about to say something else when I noticed a something caught my eye looking over I saw what seemed to be a blue blur coming at high speed. Whatever it was it was leaving a trail of a rainbow behind it's wake. "Uh...you might want to jump out of the way.”

"Why?” I asked as I looked to Twilight but she was already gone.

"Outta way, o...outta of the way!” I blinked and back seeing the blue coming faster, before it was close I jumped as high as I could, tucking my knees to my chest feeling a rush of wind past right under me. Landing with a grunt I turned and watched as the blur flew straight up and then disappeared into the clouds. Twilight came back from somewhere and looked up as well.

"What is that Pegasus doing this time?” Twilight muttered to herself though I heard. Then hearing a loud boom I blinked and saw what I guess was a Pegasus come straight down at full speed, seeing what seemed to be a cone before her before she then shot forward at a ninety degree angle causing a louder boom to be heard as a wave of rainbows were seen all around where she broke off.

My jaw dropped at the sight as a loud thud was heard as I turned to see what had landed. Her eyes seemed to be of purple, much like Twilight coat in a way, her main and tail a mixture of colors of the rainbow, her coat a shade of blue which I liked as she stood pride of what she had done. Like Twilight she had a mark on her thigh, this one being of a cloud with a rainbow lighting blot; which looked pretty cool.

"Yeah!' she cried clapping her hooves on the ground as she grinned even wider. "That's why they call me Rainbow Dash!”

"Rainbow Dash are you out of your mind?!” Twilight nearly screamed. "You've could've hit poor Brandon here!”

"Well from what I saw, he didn't get hit, he jumped over me, by the way man, nice jump.” I nodded to her as she came up to me. "Pinkie Pie told me there was a new pony in town and I just had to show off my Sonic Rainbow; did you like it?”

"Not something I've seen everyday,” I answered as she beamed. "And I'm not a pony.”

"Not a pony?” she asked me looking me up and down. "What the heck are you then?”

"Human,”

"You mean like in the old stories?”

"I guess.”

"Wicked! Though you look kinda weird with a bit of hair on your face and head and not everywhere like us.”

"Dash!” Twilight yelled again as the winged pony shrugged.

"What, that's what I think!” I had to slightly laugh at this until I blinked.

"What...who's Pinkie Pie?” both looked at me as Twilight spoke walking up to me.

"She's this pink pony, I'm guessing you saw her if Rainbow Dash said she told her.” Thinking back I remembering seeing only one other pony.

"Does she run so fast that dust catches up and she jumps really high?”

"That's her...but trust me she can do a lot more then that...”

"Do I want to know?”

"You'll find out...so where do you live?”

"Oh uh...I don't have a place I guess, since I don't live here.” Twilight seemed to slap herself seeming to remember what I told her a while ago.

"Well that is no good...hrm...oh I have a idea follow me!” after saying our goodbyes to Dash, I followed the unicorn toward what seemed to be a shop. The sigh said Sugarcube Corner Cupcakes, reading that made me somewhat hungry, Twilight walked in, and I had to duck so not to hit my head.

"Hello Twilight, oh who's your friend?” the inside reminded me of a old candy shop in a way, but cakes of all kinda were seen.

"This is Brandon Mrs. Cake, he needs a place to stay and I was wondering if you were still offering that other room?” looking over at the women who asked who I was, I wasn't surprised that it was a pony. Her coat many a little lighter the Rainbow's but still blue all the same. The marking on her leg was what seemed to be three cupcakes. Her pink and darker pink hair stuck up in a sort of swirl as her tail brushed down. She wore what seemed to be a apron as she studied me up and down.

"Why yes we are, do you have any bits son?”

"Bits?” I asked in confusion as Twilight looked at me.

"You know money.”

"Uh...no...” Twilight thought about it then thought of a idea.

"Mrs. Cake, you said you also needed another helping hoof in the workplace right? Let Brandon work off staying here with Pinkie Pie as well!”

"Pinkie Pie lives here?” I asked as Twilight nodded. Mrs. Cake thought for a moment and smiled nodding her head.

"That is a very good idea dear, can you cook Brandon?”

"I dabbled,” I admitted with a shrug as she nodded.

"I must also ask a few question...like for one...are you a human?”

"Yes,” I answered as she smiled and nodded her head.

"I thought so; Pinkie Pie said something about a weird hairless pony walking on two legs.”

"I've been called weird a lot today,” the two laughed as I soon joined in.

"This shall be your room,” the pony mare told me opening the door for me as I looked inside, it was pretty large, and I could easily stand up full in there and jump without hitting my head. There was a large bed a desk beside it with a lamp, a single round window by the bed which was open letting a nice breeze come in. walking in I sat on the bed bouncing a bit as I smiled.

"Thank you Mrs. Cake, this means a lot to mean.”

"Oh think nothing of it, today you may rest, tomorrow Pinkie Pie will start your training alright?” I nodded and went to lay on my back slightly with eyes closed. I think I dozed off for a bit before I felt what felt like tapping on my face. Opening my eyes I saw what looked to be a floating cupcake, the surround part glowed a slight purple as I blinked and reached for it, it floated away, 'bouncing' up and down and spinning around my head. I blinked and jumped out of bed as it went to the door before it opened on its own. The cupcake flew out as I stayed there, it then flew back and waited at the door as I sighed and followed it. It took me down the stairs as I yawned softly at being woken up as it went outside. Like before ponies watched me as I followed the cupcake. Before long I came to what seemed to be a library, the cupcake then landed at the foot of the door as I looked at the sigh under it.

"Eat me...and go inside?” I shrugged and did so, the cupcake was good, still eating the cake I walked inside, and it was pitch black only the light of the window making anything visible. "Okay so what the hell is...”

"Surprised!” light blinded me as I yelped in surprised as I saw Pinkie Pie before me, Twilight, Rainbow Dash and some other I did not know. The one that I saw that seemed a little nervous to look at me before looking down and playing on the ground with her hooves. The coat was yellow and her mane and tail were pink. The mane was draped mostly to her right with it parting in two large bangs that curled at the ends. Her tail was the same, being somewhat longer that most others with her mane even reaching past her knees. The markings on her flanks were a trio of butterflies with pink wings and turquoise bodies and antennae. She gave me a small smile as I smiled back as her wings went over to cover her face as I could see the faintest of a blush.

"Well isn't that cute!” I turned to see another Unicorn like Twilight she looked to be a very refined woman, she voice sounded just as refined as well as she came up from beside the yellow Pegasus. "It looks like little Fluttershy has a little blush for the human!” the others laughed as the one known as Fluttershy blushed and hid her face more as I blushed as well turning away. The owner of the voice eyes was a beautiful shade of azure and she seemed to be wearing light blue eye shadow. Her coat was the purest shade of white I had seen, almost as if they were made of new fell snow; her mane and tail were an indigo hue. They were both styled in the same way with her hair being styled into a curl at the ends. Her 'tattoo' mark consisted of three light blue diamonds, leading me to suspect that this pony was of a very high class; maybe a princess or a rich pony, she did look the part. I only coughed out slightly as the others laughed as the pink pony from before started jumping in front of me, while speaking very face.

"Heya I'm Pinkie Pie, nice to meet you, I guess we are room mates now too huh? That's cool and great that means I can boss you around because I have to train you, hehe I just kid I won't boss your around!” I guess I was lucky that I had some classmates back home who could talk this fast as she went on while bounding around me like something you would see in a children show. "So were you surprised huh, huh, huh? I think you were you like BLAGH! And almost choked on the cupcake!” she went on and on for who knew how long. I slowly moved to the side as she went on about cakes and parties as I only shook my head.

"So...this is a party...for what I got from her,” I said pointing to Pinkie Pie. "Me?”

'Why that's would be on the point pardon!” I looked over to see another pony I did see until now. The owner of the voice was yet another pony. She spoke with a southern accent befitting a farm girl, that and because she wore what seemed to be a cowboy hat. Her coat was orange and her mane and tail were blond. She had a few freckles under her green eyes, a trait I found rather cute in a way. A brown Stetson hat rested atop her head. I also noticed that her mane and tail were tied at the ends with her mane hanging past her shoulders. Lastly, the symbols on her flanks consisted of three red apples. "Names Applejack, nice to meet ya, and you?”

"Names Brandon, nice to meet you AJ,” she laughed came and slapped my back slightly.

"Oh already giving me a nickname huh B?” she laughed as I laughed as well.

The party went on for a while, I found out later that this was Twilight house, she was I guess a student to some one who's name escaped me since I didn't truly ask. Music started to play and I slightly danced, never really a good dancer, but Pinkie Pie made me dance in front of everyone, I refused at first, but then her hair went...flat. I swear it did and then she seemed to glare at me and said in a slow voice.

"You will dance.” Blinking and then agreeing, her hair poofed right back up. I danced with Twilight for a bit as she and I had a good time, then AJ came over and did what reminded me of square dancing as she did this all around me. Nice was Rarity who demanded that we do a slow dance, it was very weird me slow dancing with a unicorn as she slightly floated as I held her hooves and moved in small circles while making sure not to trip. She only laughed as we stopped as I looked away rubbing the back of my head in embarrassment. And soon the party was over, it was dark and Pinkie Pie led me back to the shop where we would be staying, talking all the while, very fast as well. Once inside my room I fell on my back and smiled. Truth be told...that was my first party that was thrown for me, I never did have any friends back home and I guess I already made like six in one day. I smiled and took off my shirt keeping my pants on, I remembered that Rarity could make clothing so I would have to see her after work tomorrow to see if she could make anything for me, yawning and closing my eyes I went under the blankets, and soon fell asleep.

Chapter 2

After being woken up, and by woken up I mean jumped on and laughed at by Pinkie Pie, I found myself downstairs of the candy shop waiting to serve anyone that came though. Mrs. Cake thought it would be best that I work the counter while Pinkie Pie worried about the cooking, just until they could see my skills of what I had; for cooking. I didn't blame them really, and plus what if I messed up on some big order? I didn't want to be kicked out because of not working for them anymore. It was already ten in the morning, from what the clock tower I could see outside said, and already we had a lot of ponies come in. I was surprised, not even lunch and ponies were snacking on treats and sugar...seems like my kind of place. When it would slow down, me and Pinkie Pie would talk, the Cakes leaving with their two kids, who I haven't seen yet, so it was just us. She told me about the Cutie mark, and how it was given to a pony when they found their talent. I guessed on the mark that it was parties for her; it was a good party, one I would not soon forget.

"Why do you wear all those silly clothing!?” Pinkie Pie asked out of the blue when we were just talking about cakes, yes cakes I know...weird.

"Well to keep myself warm,” I told her. "See, we humans don't have coats like you ponies do, so we wear these to keep warm...and other things hidden.”

"Hidden? Oh! Like a birthday cake?!” I face palmed myself after hearing this as I sighed.

"No...look...you know about the...stuff guys have right...down...there?” she followed my eyes and was looking right at my crouch for a moment before gasping and nodding. "Well, you see, humans are different...our stuff show all the time.”

"Oh really?” asked the pink pony as she tilted her head.

"Yeah, but other then that, humans wear clothes to make a example, strakes getting the word out...like look.” I went to get my sweater and turned to the back for her to see. Along the back was a list of locations for the band Linkin Park that I like to listen to, some of the places were crossed off, meaning I went there. "Some people use it to tell other people where big famous people are going. I got paid a bit of money for wearing this around.” Pinkie Pie nodded as I told her about the meaning of human clothing to her, though I didn't know much myself, I mean...come on who talks about why you need clothes right?

Just then the door opened to the sound of a bell meaning someone was coming in; I turned to see Rarity, and just the Unicorn I wanted to see today as well.

"Well hello darlings!” she cried as she brought her hooves on the counter to help her stand on her hind legs, I myself could easily kneel to be of the height needed to use this. "And how are we doing this fine morning?”

"Someone seems happy,” I answered as the white horn pony as she only chuckled softly.

"Why of course I am, when I just heard the word?”

"Let me guess,” I smiled remembering this from a show. "Is the word that the bird is the word?” I had to hold myself to not start singing the song as the two girls looked at me with puzzled looks. "Sorry...home joke, anyway what's the word?”

"It seems that the princesses are going to be throwing a ball tonight, last minute sure, but they have invited all of us to join!”

"That's great!” I said smiling at her as Pinkie Pie also was now beaming. "I'm sue you six will have fun.”

"You're coming too Brandon!”

This caught me off guard as I just stood there blinking blankly at Rarity. I was invited as well, how did these princesses even know I was here in the first place?”

"White pony with a horn say what?” I said also using something I heard form a TV show back home as she smiled.

"Why yes darling, it seems Twilight wrote about you in her report that she sends to Princess Celestia everyday, she is her student.” I nodded, now remembering about Twilight talking about her. "The party will be held in the Unicorn city for the Gran Galloping Gala!” I only shrugged my shoulders.

"What's the big deal about a ball?” they both looked at me with shocked looks as I blinked and shrank back. They both started saying how only those invited by this Celestia mare could go, so to be invited was like a dream come true. "Well...I can't really go, seeing how this is all I have.” I pointed to the clothes I was wearing as Rarity laughed.

"Then come on over after you're done here honey, and I'll work you right up!” before I could ask where she lives, she drew a map with her magic, something Pinkie Pie also told me about and past me the paper and left.

"Okay so her studio is over here,” I tapped the map I was holding while speaking to myself. Looking up I followed the map and sure enough there it was, but before I could get to the place, I heard the sound of brushes being rustled. Looking to my left I heard a squeak as a head hid behind the bushes, raising an eyebrow I went over and moved the bush to see a small mare Unicorn. In a way, she somewhat reminded me of Rarity, though her hair was a little more dull of like pink and a dull purple. Her green eyes looking up at me with wonder as her grayish white coat was seen. When I looked her over, I noticed she did not have a Cutie Mark like the others; I guess she hadn't found her talent yet. "Hello there,” I spoke while kneeling down so she could see me better. "What are you doing out here?”

"Oh uh, I was...err...watching you,”

"Watching me?” I asked looking at the small child. "Why, and what's your name?”

"My name is Sweetie Belle, I'm Rarity's little sister Mister.” I laughed slightly and petted her head.

"Just call me Brandon, mister makes me sound older then I am alright Belle?” she smiled and nodded at me as she came out more. "So why were you watching me?”

"Well...” she sated. "My teacher at school was telling us old stories of humans, since she heard a human, you, were now here. Is it true that your kind really lived here thousands of years ago?” that caught me off guard, humans use to live here. Well that could explain how they knew what I was, well Twilight I mean, and the others thought I was just a weird pony.

"I wouldn't know, I don't come from around here.” She just looked up at me as she brought a hoof up.

"Uh...may I touch your arm?” it was a weird request, but I shrugged it off and allowed her too, bringing it out so she could touch it. "It's soft, not like my coat soft...but still soft.”

"Yeah,” I answered. "Don't got a lot of muscles on my arms, more of my legs see.” I lifted up my pants to show they were indeed more muscle like as she touched it and giggled as I flexed them. After pulling them down I looked over at her sister's place and stood. "Well, I have to meet your sister, you coming in?” she nodded and followed me to the door, she opened it herself and walked in, I ducked and came in after.

The place looked more like a studio then a home, looking around I saw different set of things, half of which I didn't even knew what they were.

"Big sister!” Belle called out as I found a sofa and sat on it. "Your boyfriend is here!”

"What?!” I nearly screamed jumping up as Rarity poked her head from the other room; she wore these glasses that seem to just fit on her muzzle as she gave Sweetie Belle a stern glare.

"Hush now Belle!” she hissed slightly as Belle just giggled and sat on the sofa beside where I was sitting. She looked to me and gave a huge grin as I scowled as well as her older sister. "So sorry for my little sister,” Rarity told me. "She thinks that when any male pony...her male I should say now, comes in, that they are my boyfriends.”

"It's alright,” I waved it off. "It's no big deal, I'll just have to give little girly here a Wet Willy when she's not looking.”

"A Wet...what?” I only grinned and motion for her to watch as I poked the smaller Mare.

"Hey Sweetie Belle, what's that over there?” I pointed to a window as she looked over; quickly as I could I stuck my finger in my mouth and pushed it into her ear while wiggling it around. "Wet Willy!” I cried as she shrieked and ran out the door. Rarity was laughing loudly as she took off her glasses as I joined in almost doubling over hearing the child running down the road saying 'ew' over and over again. "Oh that's never gets old!” after we had claimed down Rarity looked over my body for a moment, seeing what I was wearing. All I truly had was a black shirt with writings 'If you don't own this shirt, don't read it' she seemed to smile at that, dark blue pants and my black shoes and socks were also what I had. She went of and came back with three colors floating around her. Placing each other on my chest, arm, legs, she muttered under her breath and threw all but one always, a black color.

"It seems that black suits you much more then these other colors,” she sated as I nodded, she mention me to follow her which I did, telling me to stand on a platform. Taking my measurement I waited while she moved my arms and legs apart, once done she moved to a table, sat down and started to make some sketches. "So what are you looking for in this suit I shall make for you dearly?” I haven't thought that much on it truthful.

"How about you let your mind go wild Miss Rarity,” I told her. "Make something...dazzling.” She let out a loud laugh and trilled to look at me.

"As if that's hard, I mean look at my dresses!” I did as she said, looking around at all the things she made. "Come on, though there has to be something you want that you can say, 'I wanted this more then anything!'.” I thought for a moment, thinking it over what I truly wanted then the idea stuck as I came over.

"May I?” I asked as I pointed to the pencil and paper she was using for the top half of my suit. She smiled and nodded giving me the pencil as I drew over the shirt part of the suit, adding a little something on the left shoulder and down both sides from top to bottom, I gave it back as she looked over it for a moment and then smiled.

"My, my, my, I would've never thought of that! I shall work on that right away!” she smiled and began to work. "This may be a while, why not go out and come back before sunset?”

"Alright,” I answered waving her goodbye as I made my way back to Ponyvile.

On my way back into the village, I remembered that I haven't seen Twilight since the party, or thanked her for landing me a job, going back to her book store, or library, wasn't sure which one. I was about to walk over when I saw Pinkie Pie under a cart, her tail twitching like crazy as she looked to me.

"Brandon, get under cover, twichy tail!” I only blinked in confusion at what she was saying.

"Yeah so...” I stopped what I was saying as a large fish dropped before me. I looked down at it in confusion before another fish landed behind me. Looking up I saw what seemed to be a Pegasus pushing a cart filled with fish, I was about to yell, telling him that the fish were falling...when the cart started to fall. Screaming I ran under where Pinkie was as the cart smashed right where I was. The noise it made scared both me and the pony as we held each other in what seemed to be a death hug. When it was over, we looked to each other and then pushed away from the other. "What just happened?” I asked her as she looked to her tail which was back to normal.

"My Pinkie senses were tingling,” she told me. Twitchy tail means something's gonna fall!”

"Well something fell alright...” I answered as she looked to me as I sighed and stood out and made my way toward Twilight's door before hearing.

"Brandonwait! Ear flopped, eyes fluttering, forelegs trembling!”

"Well what does that...?” I didn't get to get my question out as I turned the door was flung open hitting my right in the face, I thought I would be slammed into the tree's wall, but I guess I held my ground as I just stood there, a bit of blood trickling down my face, before I fell and blacked out.

"Spike why did you open that door like that, I told you not to do that anymore!”

"Well sorry,” a small voice beside Twilight said as Fluttershy, who just happened to be there tended to my nose with a wet cloth. I went though two already, the white cloth now soaked in blood as I coughed and took it gentle from her hoofs and blew in it, more blood coming out, but at least the flow stopped.

"Thanks,” I muttered to her as she smiled at me and petted my head softly. I looked at what hit me; his name was Spike, a baby purple and yellow green belly dragon. I was a little shocked seeing a dragon of all things, but hey, after the shit I've seen, I wouldn't be surprised to see a chicken with a dragon body. (hint hint) he pushed his head fin back before looking at me with his large green eyes.

"Look there...I'm really sorry for your nose, no hard feelings?” he held his paw out as I sighed and took it and shook.

"No hard feelings, I can't really stay mad at anyone.” He smiled as I looked up at Twilight and Fluttershy. "So how are you two ladies today?” Fluttershy blushed as Twilight laughed.

"Oh we're good, I'm just working out my dress seeing if Rarity can make a few changes before the dance. I heard you were also invited, did Spike give you your ticket?”

"Oh buck!” Twilight and Fluttershy looked down at Spike with a shock look. "I forgot to give him his one!”

"Spike! Don't swear please!”

"Buck is a swear word here?” I asked as they looked to me.

"Oh yes,” Fluttershy spoke in her small voice. "A very bad swear word.”

"Huh...where I come from, when we say that, it's like asking for a single bit, like 'yeah can I borrow four bucks from you?”

"Does your kind have swear words?” asked Fluttershy wanting to know as Twilight also wanted to hear, hell even Spike wanted to.

"Sure lets see...hrm...bitch, shit, ass, fuck, hell, or my own phrase when someone REALLY pisses me off. 'You cock sucking ass rimming uncle fucker piss drinking shit eater!'.” I grinned once I saw their faces as Spike started to laugh.

"Oh I got to use those words!”

"You will do no such thing!” Twilight scolded as I just laughed.

"Uh...Fluttershy spoke while raising a hoof. "What's a cock?” once more I started to laugh and fell on my back as Twilight groaned.

"I'm just glad Fluttershy didn't know a lot of those words you said,” Me and Twilight were sitting around her table drinking some tea, I still had a bit of time, and I helped fix her dress a bit so she didn't need to bug Rarity.

"Yeah sorry,” I said again taking a sip. "So...you ready for this party thing?” she smiled and nodded but then looked sadden. "What's wrong?” she blinked and looked up at me and shook her head.

"It's...nothing,” I knew she was lying so I pressed on.

"Hey Twilight, you consider me a friend right?” she looked up at me from her tea and nodded her head. "Well come on,” I reached over and rubbed her arm softly. "As I friend, tell me what's wrong.” She sighed and brought her over hoof on my hand as I looked up at her and watched and listened to her.

"Well...even if they don't bring a date, thy always have these men that would be with them or dance with them...not me, I'm just the book worm, and no one likes the book worm.” I understood now, she was upset because she didn't have a date, and it made her feel left out. I gave it some thought and then smiled.

"Hey Twilight?” she looked up at me as I smiled. "How would you like to be my date?”

"W...what?” she asked as I held my hand up.

"Just as friends, that's all,” I told her. "After this nothing has to change about us I swear.” She just looked at me; her big eyes seemed to glisten slightly as I thought she was going to cry. She blinked her eyes as some tears slightly poured down as she smiled.

"Alright,” she whispered looking at me. "Thanks Brandon, this means a lot.” I smiled back and patted her hoof before looking out seeing that it was indeed getting dark.

"Crap, I gotta go to Rarity!” I stood up about to leave when Twilight stopped me.

"Wait; let me save you the trip.”

"Huh?” I asked in confusion. I then saw her horn glow a light purple, I saw nothing for a moment, and ten, and I was inside Rarity's studio again. "How the fuck?” I asked myself out loud, the moment I did so, Rarity was looking at me.

"Ah Brandon dear, I didn't hear you come in, come, come try it on, I have just completed yet another work of art!”

Looking at what she made for me, I was stunned. I mean, she never did human clothing before as I could tell, I was the first human she met, but these clothes...they fit me just right! The pants were like the dress pants back home, hung loosely around my legs and looked very nice, they were black, a style I could see myself using a lot more now. along the sides were three lines of gold that seemed to shine in the light, when I asked what paint she used, she laughed; I still couldn't believe that all the yellow I was seeing on the suit, WAS gold! The shoes were nicely made too, seeing how she just guessed how to make them, they were polished as well, black and looking very, very nice. The top I loved most of all, on the right shoulder doing sright down my chest area, my first named was craved in gold, the other side held my sire name, along the back held a design that looked to be her Cutie Mark, I guess she overheard about me and Pinkie Pie saying I wore the sweater as a way of getting the word out. The cape that I asked her to also add, I'll admit I got from the game Assassin Creed; being close to my waist, the outside black, the inside red with gold trimming around the edges. She span me around on the spinning platform as she giggled and stopped as I looked and twisted my body.

"Well, is it to your liking?”

"Liking? I freaking love it!” I cried. "Thank you so much, how much do I owe you?”

"Oh Posh!” she only shook her head. "You are my friend, and friends do not charges friends...unless they work in a place like you and Pinkie Pie.” I snickered slightly and sighed as I looked to her.

"What about your dress?” she smiled and winked going off, I waited and when she came back my eyes blinked in shocked. She wore a deep blue dress, somehow she got her hair up and down on the sides, her tail curly and bouncy as she made her way toward me and span, her dress...it was...no words could say what I was seeing, it was just that good!

"Wow, you look so...wow,” I couldn't believe I couldn't say what I wanted to, I mean, she was stunning.” She smiled and giggled at me and blush.

"Oh stop, you are making me blush! You think the men and others would like it?”

"Hey if I was a pony, I be all over you!” she laughed again at my lame joke, after a while, we were off.

Like she did to send me to Rarity, Twilight sent us all to what looked to be the inside of a caste, already many ponies were there, Unicorns and Pegasus as well. A slow music was being played by the band as many couple danced to the slow beat. Twilight was just as stunning as Rarity was, wearing a purple dress that made her eyes stand out more, the other girls were equally as stunning, but for some reason, Rarity and Twilight stood out more then the rest. After we got a little rest and drank some of the drinks that were there, I was sitting, talking to Spike when Twilight came up to me, the sound of a new song being heard as she played with a small dirt on the floor.

"Brandon...would you like to dance?”

"Uh...sure, but I'm not really good at it,” she smiled slightly as she walked off with me following her, once on the dance floor; she used her magic to float herself to my level. I held onto her hooves softly and we both began to move in a circle as the others did around us. A few mutters here and there, but it didn't matter. "You look stunning, you know that?” I told her as her blush deepened.

"T...thank you, you look very stunning yourself, what happened to the hair on his chin?” I smiled rubbing the now clean chin.

"Rarity cut it off with magic, said I need to keep her image up to date if I were to wear these.” Twilight rolled her eyes as she laid her head on my shoulder. I closed my eyes and span in small slow circles holding her close to my body, that when I heard a sound of someone clearing her throat. Opening my own eyes, which I didn't know was closed, I was looking at the necklace of gold, blinking I ranked my head up and went wide eye at how big this pony...unicorn...Pegasus was.

"Oh, Princess Celestia!” Twilight gasped moving from me and landing next to me.

I couldn't believe how tall this freaking mare was, I mean, I was use of looking down at the others, not in the bad kind of way, but now looking UP at one of the princesses, I was like...damn! Her coat was as white as Rarity to me, her wings equally as white. Her tail, mane, whatever were a mixture of purple, green, and blue, they seemed to flow as if wind were blowing though them, her Cutie Mark being a sun. she looked down at me and gave me a warm smile as I only blinked causing her to laugh.

"Why hello there,” she spoke in a kindly to me as I was just looking at her. "Brandon Casey, was it not?” I only nodded my head slightly at her question as she smiled and turned to Twilight. "Twilight, do you mind if I borrow your date for a moment? I would like to speak to him about something.” Twilight nodded and said her goodbyes to us, the princess walking away as I followed before we were at a grand looking table. Pointing with her hoof, I sat down with my hands crossed over each other as she sat as well.

"So what do you want to talk about?” I asked her as I watched the Alicorn set her hoofs on the table, her horn glowed as two cups of drinks flew over to us, one landed in front of me, the other in front of her. She took a drink out of the straw slowly; I took mine out and drank a bit while I waited for her to answer my question.

"You are no doubt wondering how you came to Equestria, do you not?”

"I wouldn't mind it if you did tell me,” I answered her not sounding rude or anything.

"There are thoughts on how this happened, maybe fate, or maybe Discord is somehow working small magic to make someone upset by sending them into another world.” I listened, not wanting to stop her yet, but then a thought came to mind.

"Princess Celestia,” I spoke putting my drink down. "I must ask you something,”

"Yes?” she asked as I went on.

"I've noticed that Twilight and many others knew what I was, and I'm just asking, what are these folktales I keep hearing about?” Celestia looked to me and then closed her eyes.

"Thousands of years ago,” she spoke still closing her eyes. "Humans did walk along the land, there were many cities, and we all lived in peace. But, Discord, using his magic sent them away to cause trouble. We tried every magic that we could, but we couldn't bring our friends back, it was a sad day indeed when I lost some of my closest friends.” I blinked at what she just said, about her losing some friends when she smiled. "Oh yes, I am very old, even though I do not look it. Though I must say, you look much like one of the friends that was sent to the world you called home, hrm, maybe the magic is weakening and sending the humans who use to live here by blood back here.”

"Or it could just be a freak mistake right?” I asked looking at her as she nodded.

"This also may be true, here,” she passed me a small ring as I looked at it. "This ring will allow you to come here to study, we have many books on the humans here, and only a few may look into them.”

"Thank you,” I told her putting the ring on. "How does it work?”

"Just place you hand over it, and you will be teleported her.” I nodded again as I stood up. "Oh and Brandon?” I looked back before I could leave. "If you stay here, and should you want to have a family, you have mine and my sister's blessing to do so.” Thanking her and bowing my head, I went back to find Twilight, we talked for a bit and started to dance again, but I couldn't shake the feeling...that there was something watching us.

Chapter 3

It had been a couple of days since the dance, and me speaking to the Princess Celestia, I had yet gone to the library to read about the humans that were here, but I would get to it at some point. Twilight told me she also had a grand time. I was glad, it was good to see her so happy. Still though, for some reason I couldn't shake the feeling that someone was watching me. I mean, since I have been here for a few days, not a lot of the ponies that stayed her minded me, in fact they treated me as if I was one of their own. No...this feeling I was getting, was something utterly different. Taking one of Twilight's book, about the history of Equestria and reading it under a shady tree, I sighed and closed the book after a while, leaning back and placing it beside me as I closed my eyes to sleep.

When I woke up it was still day, yawning I stood and felt around for the book, finding it and standing up to make my way back to Twilight's. Today was my day off, giving to me by the Cakes; coming to her house, I opened the door to see her already reading a book, Spike laying on her side sleeping as I walked in. she looked up and saw me, smiling as I smiled back.

"Hey there Unicorn,” I said as she smiled.

"Hey there human, done reading?”

"For now,” I answered placing the book on the side and sitting on the floor. "So, anything new?” she shook her head slightly as she placed the book down. I sighed, we both were studying the magic that Discord had, after hearing who he was and what he did, I was somewhat glad he was stoned now. Though I wish he could still be around so I could know how and if I could return home. We both sighed as I leaned back and brought my arms behind my head and laid on my back, my head close to Twilight's as she looked down at me. I rubbed my eyes a bit, all this reading was really messing with me now, and I hated it.

"Do you really want to go home?” I opened my eyes to look at Twilight as she looked down at me. I looked away, there was a part of me that wanted to, but for some reason, a part that didn't.

"I don't really know...” I told her as I sighed. "Truly...I don't...”

"Well...don't go,” I looked at her with a puzzle like look as she looked away, did I see a blush in her cheek...no it couldn't be.

"I'll have to think on it alright Twi,” I said using a nickname I gave her as she smiled and nodded slightly as my belly grumbled it's hunger too us all as Spike woke up.

"What...was that?” he asked yawning as I laughed slightly.

Eating that tasted like a veggie burger, I felt right at home now for some reason, I mean, twilight and Spike were there with me, eating and we were joking around like we've been old times friends. Though I thought back to what Twilight said, for me to stay. Why did she truly want me to stay was it because I was a good friend...or something more was in the mist of this? I shook my head lightly at this, thinking nothing truly of it.

"Hey Brandon!” I looked over to see Sweetie Belle walking over with two other smaller mares. The one on her right seemed to be wearing a large bow, yellow like coat with large gold eyes, her red main and tail nice and neat as she too walked up. The one on the other side kinda reminded me of a smaller, different Rainbow Dash; purple eyes, purple spiky hair but straight tail, her tiny orange wings tucked to her body.

"Hey there Belle, who's your friends here?” the yellow one walked up.

"Names Apple Bloom!” her voice sounded like Apple Jack, maybe her younger sister?”

"And I'm Scootaloo” the other spoke while puffing her chest out. "Wow you weren't fibbing Belle, it's a real human!”

"Yeah, and not all fat ether like in the stories of the kings!” I laughed and patted my belly.

"I do run a lot, so I do tend to be in shape.” They looked to me for a moment as Scootaloo pushed Belle toward me.

"Well ask him!” she hissed at her friend as she nodded walking forward.

"Um Brandon,” she spoke looking up at me. "We wanted to go to the beach, but my sister won't let us go without someone she can trust, and when we asked her about you, she said that would be alright if you also agree.” I thought for a moment, tapping my chin as I then nodded.

"Sure why not, what's at the beach?”

"A beach party!” they all yelled as just then Pinkie Pie head popped beside me.

"Party?!” I screamed and fell backwards on my back as the others laughed at my misfortune.

Pinkie Pie came with us, jumping all the while saying stuff about the party that would be happening and how she wasn't told about it. I rolled my eyes only guessing, even Twilight came after I asked her, I had to test something, she refused at first, but when I asked her...she said yes. After a while we came to the beach, the clear water making waves, not big enough to ride, but big enough to leave you bobbing up and down, looking around I saw one pony on what seemed to be a DJ system making great music as I closed my eyes and tapped to the beat as the others jumped and danced to the music. The three little girls begged me to go into the water with them, luckily we went to Rarity, and I told her how the human body works so she made me a swim trunk which I put on under my pants. Looking around I took off my pants to show the fire flame knee high shorts that she made for me, taking off my shirt as well as my friends looked to me.

"What's on your chest Brandon?” I blinked and looked as Twilight pointed to my nipples. So I sighed and tried my best to tell them what it was, when they seemed alright with that part, they pointed to my belly button as I told them that as well. After a while, the three girls went in the water to play, Pinkie went to bounce around, way to high for anyone not to notice, me and Twilight alone as Spike went to go find some gems. I sat up watching the three girls to make sure they would be fine as Twilight read a small book, I swear she had some sort of reading with her anywhere she went.

"So Twilight, can I talk to you?” I asked sitting crossed legged before her as she looked up from her book to look at me. "Why did you want me to stay here in Ponyville I mean?” she blinked, I guess she didn't think I would ask her that as she looked down at the sand and played with it.

"Well...you're a very good friend.”

"Even if I've been here less then a week?” she still didn't look at me as she was playing with the sand. I gave it some thought, what was I to say, I didn't want to upset her, with all she and my other friends had done for me. "Twilight, I still want to know how I got here and see if I can go back home,” she sighed and didn't say anything. "But, I think I'll stay.” She looked up at me with a shock face as I smiled and brought my forearms back so I could rest a bit while looking up.

"I really don't have anything back at where I use to live at, this place...this so great, I have a job, great friends; what more could I ask for?” she gave a small smile to me as I smiled back but still I went on. "But still, I want to at least know how I got here, and if there is truly a way for e to get back. I mean, what if another human comes and he or she wants to return?” I shrugged slightly. "At least if we did know, we can go like 'here you go,' and poof they back home!” seeing Twilight lay there, her sadness somewhat gone, maybe glad I was here to stay, I went over and pulled her into a hug, rubbing her mane softly. "And plus,” I whispered. "I would never go unless telling you girls first.”

"You wouldn't” she asked looking up at me, blushing at how she was now touching my bare skin.

"I swear I won't,” I answered her truthfully as she smiled at me and placed her head near me and nuzzled under my chin.

"Well isn't that the cutest thing you ever did saw?” me and Twilight blinked and looked up, Apple Jack and Rarity standing where we were grinning down at us as me and Twilight blushed slightly letting each other go. AJ was still wearing her farm hat, though her normal tied up hair now let loose as she took it off and shook her mane. "You ya'll wouldn't mind us parking down here would ye?”

"Well, uh, no,” I answered as Rarity, wearing a sun hat sat down as well next to us as I looked down.

"Those shorts look very dashing on you if I say so myself.” I smiled and nodded as will as Twilight moved away from where she just was, going back to her reading as if nothing happen.

A few hours passed, I went in the water after a whiled and played with the three girls, sometimes I would lay on my back and just float, one or more would sit on me catching a little ride. I didn't mind, they didn't weigh that much. But after a while, we all had to go home, it was soon getting close to sunset, but before I could get dress, Scootaloo came up to me and looked down at my leg.

"HeyBrandon?' she asked pointing to my legs. "Where's your Cutie Mark?”

"My...Oh, yeah I don't have one.” The three girls looked at me with what looked to be shocked looks, I didn't understand why, I mean, I was human, so why would I get a Cutie Mark, I wasn't a pony after all.

"But, your almost a adult and you don't got one!?” Apple Bloom cried out as I rubbed the back of my head. "You have to join us then!”

"What?” I asked as the three girls came together.

"We are!” they cried at once. "The Cutie Mark Crusaders!” the others around me slightly laughed at the way I was no doubt looking at the three small mares, Scootaloo walking up to me and placed her hooves on my waist.

"You just gotta join, with a new member, maybe we can think of a whole lot of new ways to get our Cutie Marks, right girls?”

"Yeah!” Apple Bloom answered as she too walked over. "Come on, join us please?”

"Well...I don't...”

"Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee?” they all pressed their heads together while letting the word roll off longer then it was to be. I sighed; I knew I was a sucker for anything cute like that.

"Fine, sigh me up to be a CMC.”

"Yea!” they all cried jumping onto me as I laughed falling back on the sand holding them all as they then pressed their hooves together and brought their arm toward me as I laughed, making my hand into a fist and pressed my knuckles to them as they all let a large grin cross their muzzles.

After saying our goodbyes, we all left to do whatever we had to do, Pinkie Pie stayed for the rest of the party, the CMC went to their club house, saying they needed to get something for me, Apple Jack going with them as Rarity went back to her home, saying the sun would ruin her coat if she stayed out too long. Spike was riding on top of Twilight as I walked beside them, having my pants on and taking off my swim shorts so that my pants wouldn't be wet. I had my shirt off as we made out way to Ponyvile, a few waving at us as we ether nodded or waved back.

"So did you two find anything out about what brought you here Brandon?” I looked down to see Spike looking up at me; he was chewing on a small red gem that I guess he found. I read in a book once that dragons like him would eat gems, weird but true. I shook my head as well as Twilight as I sighed, reaching into my pocket for the item Celestia gave me, spinning it around in my hand for a bit I nodded to myself as I turned to face Twilight.

"Hey, do you mind if I go for a bit, I think I might have an idea.” Twilight looked to me and nodded, bidding me well as placed the shirt on and then did as the Princess told me to do, closing my eyes, I felt myself being lifted for a moment, before I fell on the ground. Opening my eyes, I found myself in a grand room, books on all of the walls which reached so high I couldn't even begin to think how tall they were. Putting the gift back in my pocket I made my way to the first rows of books, finding that there were quite a lot of the humans that use to live here. Opening the first one I found I saw that the humans wore clothes that seemed just plan, all white or another such color. Guessing they weren't much on fashion back then, I took the book plus a few more and made my way to a table. After a while, I was tapped on the shoulder to look over to see a grey pony, the pony wore what seemed to be a maid outfit as she blinked.

"May I get you something sir?” she asked as I blinked back.

"Uh...just something to drink, thank you.” She bowed her head and went off, this confusing me a bit, but I thought little of it after a while. When my drink came back, water with ice, I thanked her as she left; I started to read the book more. As I did one thing caught my attraction.

As the human race and pony, Unicorn, and Pegasus race grew closer and closer together, some humans were given Cutie Marks. This was not rare, since many other races that were able to live in peace with the ponies also grew Cutie Marks because how they were almost pony like in a way. Huh, so I guess I could gain a Cutie Mark as well? I just had to be one with everyone? Finding that information slightly cool, I skipped more of that part to see if the book said anything about how I was brought here; nothing. Closing that book I went to another, and another, it seemed these books had everything, but the one information I needed! Slamming the book shut I sighed and brought my forehead on the desk with a hollow thud. Me just sitting there, my thoughts the only thing with me. I started to wonder, did anyone back home miss me at all. I highly doubted it, once I had the chanced, I moved out of my folks home, and moved across sate, they didn't even call me on my birthday, I didn't have a study job, I was lucky when I car hit me that the money I won paid for itself for the years to come, I think I still had enough to last me if I ever went back.

Looking at my drink, I noticed I still had half left, the ice floating around, the sound of cracks easily heard every so often as I gazed that the moister on the side. I know this sounds weird, but looking at one thing for a while, even if it's something like this, claims me down. Just watching as the water on the outside, slowly dripping down, making the glass glisten in the light next to me, the small puddle that grew on the bottom growing larger, and larger as time went on. Then for some reason, my thoughts went to Twilight, the way she acted around me, no women ever did, I mean sure I had a few girlfriends back home, but this was different. I was always the 'get back at the jerk' guy, never the 'one and only' guy. And I did have friends who were girls, they would say how they would act around a guy, how they would just want to go with them or something along the line, I didn't listen too much; busy playing Pokémon Black and White. I blinked and leaned back in my chair as I took another drink before it was empty, the same pony came and asked if I wished for a refill, I nodded and thanked her, giving her five bits that I had as she bowed and left. My fingers on the ridges of my eyes as I sighed, one last book, and I would go. Putting the books back that I already read, I was scanning the books and then found one that caught my eye. Pulling it out, one word was on it.

"Magic.” I read outloud. Magic had always seemed cool to me, and then, here was Rarity and Twilight who could use magic. I wonder if the human of old that use to live here could do magic? Shrugging I took it over and started to read, the first and easy ones were on the front of course, and as the pages went on, they became harder and harder. Reading the basic for magic, I found that I was indeed right, human back then did use magic! This getting my heart to race, what if I could learn magic as well, that would be super sweet! My drink came and I thanked her as she went, I took a quick drink and saw the first test. Making something float, seemed simple enough. I did as the book told me; the first time magic wielders would have to close their eyes to focus more, doing as the book said I closed my eyes. I began to think hard, trying to make the book move, anything, thinking I had it, I opened my eyes, and too my shock...nothing. I sighed, maybe it was best I couldn't do magic, but maybe Twilight could try and teach me. Closing the book I took it back and then took the item I was given, thinking of Ponyville, and I was there, back at middle of the village. I was about to make my way back to the Cake's to lay down for a bit before I heard a voice behind me.

"Yoho! Brandon darling!” I turned my neck to see Rarity and Fluttershy walking up to me, they stopped before me, Rarity redoing her makeup as Fluttershy looked just the same.

"Hey Fluttershy, been a while huh?” in fact it was, she had been at her home for a while now, seems a few rabbits had given birth and she's been caring for them.

"Yes it has,” she answered lowly at me as she gave me a smile. "Have you've been well?”

"Yeah I've been well, oh and Rarity, do you mind making me some more clothes, I have a few bits I can give you for the supplies. She laughed as always as I knew what was coming.

"You shall not pay for my great clothing! You are my friend and you are in need, I mean look at those rags!” I looked down at myself, wearing the same clothes I had first came to Ponyville in, my shirt held a skull on it, a sword going though it as my blue jeans worn.

"Hey I really like these clothes!”

"But they are faded and dirty!” I only shrugged as she huffed. "No friend of mine will go around looking like a dirty slob, but that can wait till later. Me and Fluttershy here are about to go to the spa, and we wish for you to join us!”

"Me? At a spa?” I was taken back, truthfully I had wanted to go to one, just to see how it was, but I didn't want people to think I was...well...girly. And whoever is reading this, if you're a dude who goes to the spa, sorry if I wrote that and made you feel upset, just saying what's on my mind. "I don't know...”

"Come on it will be just dandy!” Rarity spoke while looking up at me. "Right Fluttershy?”

"Yes...please Brandon?” I let out a loud sighed and shook my head slightly.

"Man I'm a sucker for cute girls.” They both giggled slightly as I bowed and brought my hand out. "Well then my 'ladies, lead the way.”

"Ohhh, that sounded so dashing!” the Unicorn spoke while moving up ahead, Fluttershy walking beside me as I whispered to her.

"Pst, hey Fluttershy?”

"Yeah?” She asked looking up at me.

"Before I came here, has Twilight acted like she does around me?” Fluttershy gave a slight ponder, or what I thought was one before shaking her head.

"No, why?”

"Just asking.” She only nodded to me, soon we were at the spa, Rarity saying something about the usually as two ponies, who to me looked almost alike came in and passed her and Fluttershy their own towels, they passed me one as I went to change, taking off all my clothes even my boxers as we went in the steam room. Luckily the towel covered...uh, down there as we all leaned back as one of the spa sisters pour water over the rocks. Leaning back, my up shot hair slowly went down, my body sweaty, and the eyes of the two could be felt on me.

"Uh...”I heard Fluttershy stammer. "Where you get that scar on your chest?” I looked down, seeing a single scar mark, seemed the steam somehow made it show up more then before when I was at the beach. I sighed and looked away.

"It's nothing.” I told her as Rarity looked to me.

"Oh come now honey, if it was just a mistake on how you got it...”

"I didn't do this to myself,” I said blankly. "Can we just drop it?”

"Well we don't know much on your past, can you please tell us?” I felt that Fluttershy would not ask me, but Rarity seemed to want to know.

"You must swear to me right now,” I answered them. "That you will not tell another soul unless I tell them myself, do you swear?” they both looked to me and then nodded while raising a hoof.

"Cross our hearts and hope to fly,” they said crossing their hearts. "Stick a cupcake in our eye!” and then they placed the hoof in their eye.

"Uh...?” was all I could say as they giggled.

"It was a Pinkie Promise, no one breaks those.” I smiled slightly as I sighed and crossed my arms.

"What I'm about to say...may come to a shock to you...alright?” they both looked to each other as I thought back.

"My father was...is really abusive, he believes that men outrank any female because they are bigger and stronger. My mother...the way they acted...it was like she was his slave.” I could see their faces, faces of shock. "I hated the way he treated her, treated me. You see, he tried to make me what he was, if anyone talked down to me, punch them in the face, I did not, and I did not have a reason to fight. He got mad, saying I was a waste of flesh and bone. I would shrug; I would never be like him. See this scar?” I pointed to the one on my nose, right between my eyes as they nodded. "One day,” I though back as sighed; the memories returning. "I got my father mad, I can remember what it was, for I blacked out afterward, but my reward for making him mad...was him slamming my head on the corner of the table.” Both mares gasped as I traced the scar slightly, lifting my arm to show another one, just reaching my elbow. "This one was when he threw me into the wall, the glass broke and cut me pretty deep, and I can't feel anything in this arm anymore.” I then placed my forearm on my knee and leaned closer; flicking my wrist up to show three small cuts on my wrist, my right one. "These one...I gave myself.”

"You...cut yourself?!” Fluttershy normal small voice let out a trill scream as I sighed and nodded.

"I was weak,” I answered looking away. "Thinking I could just end my pain by killing myself...but I cut to shallow, and that's how I got this.” I traced the one on my chest, right where my heart was. "I guess my father thought that if I was not man enough to kill myself...he would do it for me.”

"Dear Celestia,” Rarity gasped as I sighed.

"I have more...each one has its own dark story...look I think I should go...I...I shouldn't have said anything.” I got up and left the two just standing there as I got my clothes, but them on, and left.

I found myself alone, some of the ponies seeing my upset face as I made my way past them, Apple Jack tried to call out to me, but I went right past her; I needed to be on my own for a while. Now standing on a bridge, I looked down to see myself looking back to me, my eyes slightly closed, my hand over where the heart scar was. I closed my eyes for a moment, and then felt a small tap. Opening my eyes, I found Twilight 'standing' next to me. Her eyes equal filled with sorrow, no doubt worried about me.

"Rarity told me that you left in a hurry onto what you told them,” she spoke as I looked away. "They didn't say why...but they said it was...upsetting.”

"The past is the shadow of what we are,” I spoke. "It may be pretty, but it can also be disturbing.”

"A quote from somepony?” I shook my head slightly.

"Would you believe I made that up on the spot?” I told her as she slightly smiled. I turned so I could see her fully, she went down on her all fours and looked up to me, she could no doubt see the sadness in my eyes as she floated up and wiped a tear away from me as I looked away.

"It's alright to cry sometimes Brandon,” she told me making me look at her. "Everypony need to cry at one time or another.” I looked away and sighed slightly, seeing a small bench as I went over and sat on it, she came up and sat down beside me as well, from this sitting, she was almost as high as me. I watched her from the side of my eye, seeing her look at me with those large eyes; I knew she wanted to know what I had told the others girls.

"You want to know...don't you?” she looked down at her hooves, I saw her slightly nod. I was about to start when she stopped me.

"Wait...I know this is hard for you to say, so in exchange...I also want to tell you something; it's nothing bad, so don't worry.” I thought about it for a moment, but nodded all the same.

"Deal.”

I spent a few moments getting myself ready, and then started to tell my story. She listened and gasped slightly when I showed her each scar and how I got them. Now that I think about it, I know why I wrote about how I couldn't believe that my folks didn't call me. I guess I didn't want whoever was reading this to know what my past, how I'm able to do it now, you'll find out later on. I told her a bit more then what I told my other friends, I didn't look at her the whole time, looking ahead at nothing really. When I was done, I was as drained as when I told my fashion friend and shy friend. Leaning back, I closed my eyes, and before I knew it, I felt the feeling of being hugged. Looking to my side, I found Twilight hugging me, on the verge of tears. I draped an arm around her and hugged her to myself as well. I felt lucky, having friends like her, no...I wasn't lucky, I was blessed. I also told her that if the others wanted to know, she could tell them, I didn't really want to repeat what I said anymore.

"So,” I spoke after a while. "What is it you wanted to tell me?” she looked up at me, wiping her tears away that did flow down her cheek before looking at me.

"Oh...that...well...” she sighed and then looked up at me. "Do...you like me?” I gave her a puzzle look.

"Yeah of course I do,” I answered her looking down at her. "If Pinkie Pie didn't count, you were the first pony I met that spoke to me.” She then shook her head and looked down.

"I...I mean...” I was very puzzled by the way she was acting, with a raised eyebrow, I watched as she slowly turned to me. She blinked once, and then...she kissed me!

Her hooves on my cheeks, her eyes closed as she kissed me at such a suddenness I did not even see it coming. My hands clutched at the bench we were sitting on, my eyes widen with both shock and disbelief as my friend kissed me right on the lips. I pushed her off, not hard, but enough that it caused her to land on her rear with a shock face as well. I was breathing hard, not in anger, but pure shock as she then looked away.

"I...I'm...” she closed her eyes and jumped off, running off fast. I just sat there, still shocked as I brought my fingers to my lips. Now I've been kissed before, loads of times...okay many not a lot, but enough to know that this kiss was very...very different. Was it because she was a pony and I was a human? Oh man let me tell you, I was so confused, more so then before. I had a feeling that Twilight had feelings for me, but like this? Thinking back, when I asked her if she would like to be my date...did that what caused it. Did my offenses of her being with a date start her feelings for me? Shaking my head fast I jumped off the bench and ran into Ponyville, going right to her home slash library and pushed myself in, minding the low door. I saw Spike looking up the stairs with worry on his face, as he turned to me and glared.

"What did you do?!” he demanded to me as I stepped back. "Twilight told me she was going to go meet you and then she comes home crying!” I didn't answer him, just made my way past him but he got in my way. "Hey pal I'm talking to...yikes!” I picked him up by the tail and gave him the hardest glare I could muster as his eyes grew wide.

"Listen to me very closely,” I spoke to him. "I'm going to go upstairs and talk to her, you are going to go to the Cakes' place and buy her some sweets to help her, you will not come upstairs at all, but leave them on that table...do I make myself quite clear?” he dumbly nodded his head as I brought him back on his feet and gave him a bag of bits. "Now go,” I pointed to the door with my chin as he slowly backed away, and then ran out. Waiting a bit, I started to laugh to myself, never did I thought did that little acting that I got from drama class really pay off! Making my way slowly up the stairs, I came into Twilight's room, looking over at her bed, to see her pillow over her head. Her small form shaking as she held back soft sobs as I sighed softly, and made my way over slowly.

Sitting on her bed, I saw her body stop moving, I knew she knew that whoever was sitting beside her was too big to be Spike, and since only he and I knew that she was crying, I knew she knew who was with her right now.

"Twilight?” I spoke softly moving my hand to her back as she brought the pillow tighter over her head. "Come on...talk to me please...” she said something that was muffled under the pillow as I sighed and removed it from her head as she fought to get it back, damn for a girl she's strong! After a while she gave up as brought her hooves over her head. "Now...what was that?”

"You hate me...” she said softly as I just reeled back and then started to laugh. She looked back at me with a tear rolling down as she frowned. "What's so funny?!”

"Twi, if I hated you,” I petted her head softly. "Would I be here right now?” she looked down as I sighed and lifted her chin slowly so I could look into her eyes. "Twilight, listen, what you did...just shocked me alright? I mean, sure I've been kissed before...but never like that.”

"You've never been kissed?” she asked looking at me as I let her chin go.

"Well yeah I did, like I said...just never like that.” I sighed and sat crossed legged over her bed as I rubbed my eyes. "Listen, I didn't mean to upset you at all, I was just so...shocked that you would kiss me like you did.” She nodded slightly.

"I guess I took it a little too far huh?” I chuckled slightly.

"Not at all, but really...do you like me, like that?” she only nodded her head before she asked.

"But why did you push me back?” I sighed once more.

"Listen...I'm flattered that you like me like that, truly I am. But I'm not the type of guy that kisses someone and then we're boyfriend and girlfriend...you know what I'm getting at?” she nodded slightly as I smiled at her. "But hey, if you can't find bounder to why you can like me, I guess we could give it a try.” She shot her head right up to look at me as I held a finger up. "But, I like to offer an agreement.”

"What do you mean?”

"Like I said,” I answered looking at her a bit before going on. "I'm not the type of guy to get into a relationship like this just under a single day. So let's do this. Let's go out for a few dates, see how they go, if you still have feelings for me after knowing me for, well me, and I grow feelings for you as well; more I mean, then we'll be a couple for real.” She thought about it for a moment and then simple nodded as I pulled her into a hug, she hugged back, nuzzling my neck as I kissed her cheek causing her to blush when I saw. "I do like you Twilight, but I want this choice to be yours, and not something you may soon regret.”

"I understand,” she answered and then looked up to me. "Though...do you think...uh, maybe you could just stay here tonight?” I smiled and softly chuckled shaking my head.

"Trying to get in my pants already dear Twilight?” She became flustered as she stammered.

"What...n...no I mean...I thought...” I laughed and held her close to me again.

"I was just messing with you, and yeah I will, just let me get some clothes for tomorrow and I'll be right back, alright?” she nodded and then leaned up, then stopped as she looked down. "You wanna kiss me again?” she dumbly nodded as I smiled leaning down to capture her lips in a quick kiss. "It may not be a couple kiss, but hey, if we are gonna date, might as well get use to it right?” she giggled slightly hiding her blush as I got up, just in time to hear the door open and a box being placed on the table.

"I...I got the stuff you asked for Brandon...is Twilight alright?” I laughed slightly, hearing the fear in the young dragon's voice as Twilight looked concerned.

"Ask him later,” I whispered to her and then spoke out loud. "She's fine Spike, and sorry about what I did, no hard feelings?”

"N...nope!” he called back before the door opened and closed again.

After telling the Cakes' as well as Pinkie Pie I would be back tomorrow. After saying my goodbyes for the night, with a small bag over my back, I was on my way out; it was getting close to dusk now before a voice was heard.

"Yo Brandon!” I looked up to see Rainbow Dash fly down before pulling up and hovering and landing before me. "Hey man, you okay; uh don't blame Fluttershy, but my bugging got her to tell me what happened to ya.”

"Nah its okay,” I answered with a wave of my hand. "I guess it's better to talk about it then keeping it bottled up right?”

"Yeah that's right...but man, you sure had it rough with your old man huh?” I only nodded; she then saw my bag I had on as she tilted her head. "What's with the bag?”

"Oh, I'm spending the nights' at Twilight's tonight.” I saw the eyes light up at once at then as she jumped in front of me.

"Oh really? Going to do a little humpy dumpy?”

"No,” I answered rolling my eye as I watched her.

"She gonna eat your hotdog?” she asked as I looked down.

"You guys eat hotdogs...and anyway no!” that's when I noticed her wing spread out, twitching slightly as I blinked. "Uh...Dash...what's with your wing?” she looked back and then slightly chuckled as she looked away. "It's like your wing has a boner or something.”

"How did you know?!” she cried as I jumped back. "How did you know we Pegasus have Wingboners?”

"Uh...I didn't...” She then blushed and looked away as I then started to laugh. "Wait...that's what that is called?!”

"Sh...Shut up!” she cried as I kept laughing. "So what...it's only when I get aroused alright!”

"Oh? So you think it's hot with thinking about me and Twilight doing this?” I held my hands out a little low as I humped the air slightly as I swear I saw the wing twitch.

"S...stop that! Stop that right now!” I laughed and then patted her back slightly.

"Hey maybe you need to go and give your wings a rub down huh?” she glared at me as I laughed and then stopped. "Ohhh, man I haven't laughed that hard in ages, on come on, you started asking me sexually jokes; well I gave you a sexually ending, so we're even.” She snorted but then started to laugh.

"You know what Brandon; you're alright with me even more now.” I laughed and then gave my goodbyes before heading to Twilight's for the night.

Chapter 4

"Who?” I groaned and rolled over on the sofa I was laying on, or what I thought was the sofa, it felt way too soft, opening my eyes for a second, I found that I was in Twilight's bed, did she put me here when I was asleep. Oh well, not like we did anything anyway. "Who, who!”

"What?” I grumbled to myself thinking I was just hearing things.

"Who, who?”

"Who?” I asked sitting up, I was shirtless like always as I looked around, still foggy because of the sleep in my eyes, but when they focused, I looked down at my knee covered in the blanket to see an owl looking back at me. "Who da fuck?”

"Who!” the owl cried flapping its wings at me.

"Hey sorry for swearing, but I never woke up to find an owl on my knee before!”

"Brandon, are you okay?” I saw Twilight walk up and looked to me and then the owl. "Owloysius, leave Brandon alone, he is my friend and guest!”

"Who?” the owl looked back at me and tilted it head as I smiled and waved.

"Nice to meet you, may I call you Who?”

"Who, who, who!” it started to flap its wing fast before taking off as I laughed.

"I'll take that as a yes, morning Twilight.” She smiled and came up.

"Morning Brandon, sorry, I was making some eggs and pancakes and I didn't want to wake you, so I just brought you to my bed.”

"Nah it's fine, comfy too.” She smiled as I moved to the edge and then jumped off. "Where's Spike?” I asked looking where he would sleep.

"Just out to Rarity, I guess she sent Derpy to say she had some more clothes for you and he went out to get them.”

"Wait...Derpy?”

"Yeah, she's the mailpony around here, grey Pegasus, bubbles for a Cutie Mark.” I thought about it, I did see her from time to time, but never did we talk.

"Oh her,” I stretched for a bit before going to the ground and stretching out my legs and body as Twilight watched. "Just limbering up my body, helps keep the muscles from cramping up ya know?” she only smiled and nodded as I stood up, cracking my neck and back before following her downstairs. A plate floated to me as I took it, thanking my friend before sitting on the sofa with her to eat. The door opened as we looked over to see Spike's little feet carrying a mountain of clothes.

"Spike, you do know I could've easily carried those with my magic don't you?” the sound of Rarity coming behind was easily heard as Twilight and I watched as the little dragon struggled.

"I...I'm fine, I wouldn't want you to overuse your magic.” Leaning over to Twilight I then whispered to her.

"Crush on her?” I asked as she smiled and nodded her head.

"Oh my,Brandon, I didn't know you would be here and this early too!” she then looked at my bare chest; I swear I saw her blush as well. I looked down, I didn't really have a lot of muscles, and my belly was a little round. "Did you two...spend the night together?”

"Not like you think,” I answered her taking another bite and then chewing my food before swallowing. "Me and Twilight have decided to start and date, and see how that goes before seeing if we would be good as a couple.”

"Oh what joyous news!” the white Unicorn cried out coming toward us. "It is about time Twilight here found a nice pony to settle down with, all she does is study in those books!” I chuckled slightly as Spike groaned the clothes on the table before us as he stretched out. "And thank you dare,” she gave him a warm smile as he smiled, his tail wagging slightly. "SoBrandon, I have the perfect outfit for you to wear today!” I watched as she dug though a few bags before taking one bag and lifting it and undoing it, inside, I couldn't believe what I saw. "I saw this design you made, and I just had to make it!”

Inside was an almost full blue suit, the sweater part being a dark navy blue as well as the jeans. The sweater couldn't be button up or zippered up, leaving the white shirt that was with it easily shown. Alone the chest part, a single black line going from east to west on the sweater, but not on the back, the same with the jeans, just over the knees. I use this design a lot when I was in art class when I had to draw myself, I didn't know why, it just...suited me. Going over I looked over the clothing and smiled, taking the white shirt and slipping it on, then the sweater. They all looked away as I placed the jeans on as I replaced the old ones.

"Well, how do I look?” they turned back to look at me as Spike nodded.

"Pretty cool,” he nodded giving a thumb up.

"You look greatBrandon,” Twilight answered with a nod.

"Smashing!” Rarity spoke as I blushed slightly. I slightly smiled looking at my three friends before looking at the clock, noticing I was almost gonna be late for work.

"Crap! I got to go, see ya later!”

"Wait Brandon!” I stopped at mid turn to see twilight make her way over to me, I bent down to see her better as she brought her hooves on my knee and leaned up to kiss my cheek slightly as Spike and Rarity's eyes widened. "Wanna go for lunch later? My treat.”

"Now I can't let someone pay for my dinner, I'll pay,” I answered and kissed her nose. "See ya later,”

"Okay what just happened?!” Spike let out a cry that I heard as I made my way toward the Cake's shop, the moment I made my way in, I noticed Pinkie Pie running back and forth with a cake on her head while singing to herself, or saying 'lala' over and over again.

"Hey there Pinkie,” I called out as she stopped and turned back to me with a large grin on her face. "What...why are you grinning at me like that?” she just smiled and then put the cake down and then started to bounce over to me, and while jumping up and down in front of me.

"So do I get to plan the wedding party; huh, huh, huh?!”

"W...what?” I asked backing away with a shock look as she giggled.

"Oh come on, I know you have the hots for Twilight, I mean, you did spend the night with her right?”

"Well yeah I did,” I answered looking down at her. "But that was because she asked me too, and we are only dating, nothing is going on!”

"Right,” she answered with the roll of her eye. "And I'm not a party pony!” I scuffed and crossed my arms with a raised eyebrow. "Anyway, today you are cooking! I left the list of each product we sell on the counter, so when I tell you an order, you just make them, simple right?” I only nodded as she took the cash today and I went back, slipping on an apron as I did and got ready.

Once more I was surprised by how many ponies came in for sweets at this time of morning, I mean, really did they not know about Diabetes? Pinkie Pie on the other hand...man she ate those things like her life was on the line, I guess the rule was that if it was a day old, we could eat them, I'll admit, I had my fair of the share, but not like this pony! Sighing I just cooked and snacked a bit, when a cake had to be made, Pinkie Pie would come and make the cake, I swear she was the Rarity of the cakes! The way she made them, she made it look all so easy! Soon it was lunch time; the Cakes came to take their turn, so when I and Pinkie came back we would both cook while they dealt with the front. As I cleaned myself up and washed my hands, I made it outside to see Pinkie Pie speaking to Twilight.

"So you two lovers now?” she asked bouncing slightly up and down as Twilight groaned as I sighed walking up behind Pinkie as she went on. "So did you two kiss yet, huh, huh?”

"Pinkie...” she sighed as I watched for a bit.

"Come on details!”

"Pinkie...” I could see Twilight's face getting a lot more annoyed.

"Oh! Did you two you know, do...”

"PINKIE!” even I jumped back at the force of her yell as Pinkie Pie just jumped back slightly, hell even I jumped back as the purple like pony glared at her. "What happens in my life is for me to know and you to know if I allow you!”

"Hey I was only playing around,” she then looked back and looked up at me. "Oh Hiya Brandon, where are you going to lunch today?” Twilight came up to me, her horn glowing before a picnic basket came on her back.

"I am taking him out to eat in the park,” she answered as I slightly smiled. Pinkie only nodded and reminded me I had only an hour, so with our goodbyes, I walked side by side with Twilight.

The park was empty at this time, well almost empty, a few ponies here and there, but they didn't bug us at all. I lay with my forearms, looking up as I saw a few birds fly over ours heads as I smiled slightly. One leg outstretched the other up a bit as I sighed, it was not a upset sigh, but a happy content sigh; never did I see such a wonderful place like this back at my home world. Looking down, I saw Twilight placing different food on the blanket she brought, I also helped as what seemed to be a wine drink as I tilted my head as I read it.

"Apple Cider?” I asked looking at her.

"A drink Apple Jack and the others make, be glad Rainbow Dash isn't here, she loves that stuff!”

"Is it like...liquor?” I asked her watching as she poured the Apple Cider into two glasses, one going toward me.

"Don't worry,” she sated. "This one is a weaker suspense of what Apple Jack would normal use; even we ponies need a break from time to time.” I only nodded my head; bring the glass to my nose to give a small sniff, before taking a small sip. My eyes lit up, for something called Apple Cider, man this stuff was good! I saw from her look that she knew that I liked it as I drank the rest of it down slowly. "Good huh? And just think, if it's this good when only a bit, think of how better the real stuff is!” I laughed as I helped myself to another glass, for the whole while, we spoke, how we thought this relationship would go on, and even how she would write to Princess Celestia every night. "It is something I must do,” she told me as I took a bite of the egg sandwich. "She wants to know how I am with my friends, and well...future boyfriends; if we get that far right?” I smiled and nodded to her, she was by now beside me, lying down before bringing her head on my lap, her hooves playing with my pants before looking up. "Brandon...before you go, may I see the scar over your heart?” I looked down and sighed loudly, I knew she wanted to see it, but I didn't think out in public. Though if I was going to share my life with her, I might as well start sharing my body...so to speak.

Taking off my sweater and placing it neatly on the ground, I went for the shirt, lifting it off as Twilight went right for the scar, her hoof tip touching and tracing the scar, it wasn't that big, but to me, it felt big. I could see the uneasiness in her eyes, the eyes filled with questions on how a father could do this to his child, but she refrained from praying too much, that I was glad for. She moved my arm to see the scar I had gotten from the glass, also tracing that slowly, before coming to the three cuts I had given myself. She placed her hoof over the scar and closed her eyes before looking back up to me.

"Don't ever hurt yourself again...please Brandon,” I closed my eyes and nodded to her, bringing my free hand to her mane as I stroked and rubbed her neck and back as she sighed softly and leaned on my bare chest.

"Well an't that just the cutest thing you ever did saw!” we both jumped to see Apple Jack making her way over to us. "Sorry to interrupt your little lunch there ya'll, just coming over to say hi to a few friends is all.”

"Oh, that's alright,” Twilight spoke as she sat up. "Done for today?” the farm pony laughed.

"Done, shucks Twilight I've just gotten started, I have more apples to pick ya know?” she then looked to me. "And how are you today Brandon, from what I heard from Rainbow Dash, you and Twilight are hitting it off huh?” I slightly laughed, remembering what I did and told Rainbow Dash just the night before.

"Yeah well, it's going good so far,” I turned to Twilight who smiled at me slightly; I smiled back as AJ chuckled.

"Good da hear! Oh I almost forgot, Brandon, when is yer birthday?”

"My birthday?” I repeated as she nodded. "Oh...in two days why?” both mares looked to me with slight shock. "What...I haven't had a real birthday in so long, it passed my mind.”

"Well yer going to have one now!” Apple Jack answered with a look that explained everything. "I may not be a party pony like Pinkie Pie, but I sure know how to hoedown!”

"Yeah Brandon,” I looked over at Twilight as she smiled widely nodding her head. "You are among friends that care for you, if you said you never had a real birthday before, then by this time in two days you will experience it!”

"Girls...” I looked down and smiled slightly. "Thanks...but don't think of going overboard with this.”

"Tell that to Pinkie Pie,” Apple Jack answered as we all shared a short laugh.

After packing up the leftover food, Twilight and I left with a quick kiss on the cheek, she said she might have gotten a lead on the magic used to bring me here and just wanted to go over it. Apple Jack left a little while early before we left, saying she had to get something ready for my gift she was already thinking of. By the time I came back to the candy shop, I'm guessing Twilight sent out the word of my birthday, because Pinkie Pie crashed into me while hopping on my gut.

"Oh my goodness your birthday is coming up! Oh gosh all the cake, the gifts and partying Ohhh you just gotta let me plan it!”

"You mind getting off first so I can answer you better?” she looked down and then nodded bouncing off as she waited for my answer. "I'll let you plan my party,” she was about to squeal. "IF you follow my rules.”

"Huh?' she asked looking up at me but then nodded.

"One, don't make this a big thing alright, just you girls; Spike and maybe some other ponies who want to meet up or have a good time, but NOT the whole village. Two, if we are to have sweets which I'm sure you will no doubt bring. One cake only, the rest can be small things alright?” she nodded her head fast while bouncing up and down. "And for the love of god Pinkie, maybe get some music that we all can enjoy, not just music that made me force to slow or as AJ would say, 'hoedown'.”

'Alright got it, Ohhh I can just see the ideas flowing, oh and Mr. and Mrs. Cake said that since its getting slow we can close up right now, so now I have the rest of the day to get your party ready!” and just like the first day I saw her, she booked it out the store. I swear...she needs to cut back on the sugar. But that was what I liked most of the party pony, always full of life, always so carefree. Though she would try to make anything a party, it did make Ponyville a lot livelier. I'm sure that if she were to go missing or leave, everyone would miss her.

I was on my way to Twilight's to spend the rest of the day with her, when I saw two ponies spending time together at the cafe. The mare was happily nuzzling into the larger white Unicorn male as they shared a heart fill kiss. I smiled as I watched them show their love, as I heard some light mutters.

"I've heard they only just became a couple, even though they just met!” a blue pony spoke to another passer by.

"Love can be a powerful thing,” the other replied. "You just know that he is she is the right pony when you gaze on them.” looking back at where the two young lovers were, I noticed that they were gone, wondering where they went, I made my own way toward Twilight's once more. That's when I knew, I was never going to find a girl like Twilight ever again, someone who loved me for me, not someone who was just going to use me to get another guy; or in some rare times girls. She loved me for who I was, what I stood for. Thinking back when I'm writing this, I find it hard to believe that I didn't just become Twilight boyfriend when she asked me to. I think it was because I was always being used, that I wanted to test her, but I now know, this 'test' was unneeded and stupid. Soon finding myself outside Twilight's home, I slowly approached just in case the door would slam open in my face again. Opening the door slowly I noticed Spike was not around.

"Who!” I turned to my right to see the owl sitting on a preach that seemed to be made out of a tree trunk.

"Hey Dr. Who,” I smiled at my little joke and rubbed the top of his head as he fluttered his wings happily.

"Who's down there...? Oh hey Brandon!” I looked up to see Twilight making her way down toward me from the stairs, her horn stopped glowing for a second as I tilted my head,

"What were you doing Twilight, I hope I wasn't interrupting or anything?” she shook her head and monition me to follow her, I did so and as we climbed the stairs.

"Oh no,” she answered me as we reached the top, she then went over to the table she had and her horn started to glow again. "I was just about to finish what I was going to send to Princess Celestia, would you like to read it?” I shrugged slightly and nodded as she passed me the letter as I went over on her bed, sitting down as I started to read it to myself.

Dear Princess Celesta,

As you have known from the last letter I have sent you just last night, I have fallen in love with the human Brandon. He is an amazing pony, someone I can easily speak to and somepony I want to spend the rest of my life with. He reminds me so much of my brother in a way, and I'm sure those two would get along just fine as well. Two days ago he found out I loved him, and how I wished to be together with him, I didn't understand it at first how he wanted to have a few days before us becoming boyfriend and girlfriend, it confused me greatly at first; but now I think I know. Maybe it was because of where he came from, or how he was raised, or maybe it was because he didn't want to rush into something. I'll be sure to ask him. Speaking of which, we did have a lovely lunch today, a picnic out in the park; this is when myself, Rarity and Apple Jack found out that his birthday is just in a couple of days.

I didn't understand when he said that he didn't really want to have a party, maybe he thought that Pinkie Pie would make it way to big of a deal. But when he told us he never truly had a birthday party, well; we are now going to throw him one. I myself am still trying to think on what to give him, I know he likes to read and study like myself, maybe a book; do you have any ideas?

I also found out something grave from him, it seemed his father harmed him greatly as a child, and well he almost killed himself because of it, what should I do?

That was the entire thing she had written for the moment, I then passed her the rolled up paper as she placed it on the table and went to sit next to me. I didn't ask her about the last thing she wrote, I'm sure she was just worried for me.

"So what are you doing here?” she asked looking at me. "I thought you had work?”

"Closed because of it being slow,” I answered her. "So I thought I would spend time with you...and well...ask you something.”

"What?” she asked looking over at me.

"Do you truly love me Twilight?” I asked her as I looked deep into her eyes, shinnying with purple.

"You know I do,” She answered as she nuzzled under my chin as I brought my arm to her neck and softly rubbed her back and neck. "Why do you ask?” I then smiled and pulled her away so she could look at me.

"Twilight,” I spoke lightly. "I know now, that I will never find a girl as loving as you, you love me for who I am, not what I am; and if you will, I would love to be your boyfriend.” Her eyes lit up at once, her jaw nearly slack as I chuckled and waved a hand over her eye. "Hello? Twilight?” she shook her head and then looked to me.

"Really?” she asked in a somewhat disbelief. "This is nothing to do with that letter is there?” I shook my head as she then squealed and tackled me on my back while kiss me deeply.

I slightly groaned from the glomp as she kissed me more, her eyes closed as soon my own eyes closed as I also got into it. my hands resting on her flanks as I keened and rubbed them, her tongue licking at my own lips as I opened my mouth and allowed our tongues to mingle. I don't understand how our months were able to fit each other so easily, they just did. When she broke the kiss, there was a single strand on saliva that connoted our lips, which broke as we pulled away from each other. When I gazed onto my now girlfriend, I could see the bliss and happiness welling up inside of her. I leaned closer and kissed her along her jaw line and her neck as she sighed softly before I took her toward the head of the bed and laid her on her back, me laying over her, not pressing my weight down on her. She smiled as she spread her hind legs out on ether side of my body, her hooves reach up onto my chest as she leaned forward to kiss me again as I kissed her back, my hands trailing down her chest and her hair before she broke the kiss once more.

"Spike won't be back for a while,” she spoke softly as I looked down at her.

"Oh?” I asked, wondering why she was telling me this. She then nodded leaning up to softly kiss my lips quickly, before kissing my neck and then my ear.

"Yes,” she whispered hotly in my ear. "And I want to spend time with my new boyfriend the way lovers should.” My ears and cheeked burned with blush as I now knew what she was getting at, she wanted to make love with me. And like I said before, I had many girlfriends, but not once did we ever have sex. Looking down at the girl I fell in love with, she smiled softly up at me as I softly smiled back.

"Are you sure?” I asked wanting to make sure this was what she truly wanted. She nodded, bringing her forearms around my neck.

"Yes, I want you to make me into a woman tonight,”

"You're...a virgin as well?” I asked slowly as she nodded nuzzling my cheek. "You know it will hurt right?” she nodded softly.

"I know,” she answered. "But it will only hurt once, this I know.” I still couldn't believe it, I mean, sure I knew that one day we would have sex, but right now? I was a little worried, hell it WAS my first time, yet here she was, Twilight, a pony, and ready to make love to me.

I nodded to her as I moved backwards a bit; she sat up slightly, watching as I took off the clothing that was given to me that very same day, first the sweater coming off and then the white shirt, showing off my bare chest to my lover. She smiled as I started to fumble with my pants, it was clear I was nervous for all of this, but soon, I was of my pants, all that was left, was my boxers. My boxers already had a stain on them, a large tent easily seen as Twilight looked down at it, her muzzle turning into a grin as she then used her magic to take them off, and my nine inch member popping free as it bobbed slightly in the open air. She drank in of what she was seeing, my member, her mate's member, easily seen to the world. With the power of her magic she closed the curtain of the window, making sure no one would see if they could fly, laying back down, she spread her legs as I followed her chest down to her belly, to see her slit, already wet with need. I scooted up a bit, now laying over her once more as I sigh softly looking down at her as she brought a hoof to my cheek.

"Relax,” she coaxed me. "It will be fine.” I could only softly nod at her before smiling softly at her. With the base of my cock in hand, I brought the tip toward her lower lips, her breathing as well as mine soon increasing as I soon started to slowly push the head inside of her.

She softly gasp at the feeling oh my member entering her, even if it was just the head, her inner walls already milking me, trying to take the seed my body yet to give. I sighed and slightly moaned at the feeling, so different then what I thought would be as I pushed in more and more. Her legs spreading out more to give me room as her arms and legs wrapped around me, her eyes closed as she let out small moans of bliss, whispering hotly in my ear how much she was enjoying this. I smiled and answered saying that we barely had started as she only blushed and chuckled with me as well. I was almost half way inside of her went I felt what seemed to be a wall of flesh, knowing what this was, we both looked deep into each others eyes as I held myself there, my member twitching and throbbing inside of her body, as she would shake and pant softly under me.

"Are you ready Twilight?” I asked her softly as she nodded, clinging to me tighter. "Would you like me to do it fast or slow?”

"F...fast,” she answered softly. "I want to get the pain over with quickly.” I nodded to her, slowly pulling out a bit as she moaned as my dick dragged inside of her, I would push back in, getting her ready for what was to come, and the last enter and exit, I was just at the tip; when I thrust in as fast as I could.

She let out a small yell as I mashed her lips with my own, moaning and whimpering as almost my whole member was inside of her. I held her tightly to my body, rubbing her hair as I broke the kiss as she was only now panting underneath me. I swear, if she could viable sweat, she would be right now. I stood as still as I could, but once I felt her hips grind onto my own, looking down to see her smiling up at me, I smiled back, my hands on her waist as I slowly started to thrust into her once more. The bed didn't rock or bang on the wall, it was very sturdy, and I was glad that it was big enough for the both of us, in fact, it seemed a lot bigger then the last time I was here, I guess she must have upgraded to a bigger bed. But every time I would thrust into her, save for the last few inches outside of her that wouldn't go in, her body would be pushed into the bed, followed by a small jump when I came out. This giving me a better enter when I would thrust back in.

"Oh Brandon...” she moaned out as I leaned closer to her, my chest on her own as I took her strongly but slower. "F...faster please...” I answered her pleas as I started to replace the power of my thrust with speed. She would gas and moan each time I would enter her, gripping tightly around my neck as she cried out softly into the air, her head neck to my shoulder. "Yes...yes!” I groaned loudly, sweat pouring down my body as I gave everything my girlfriend asked and more, my hands reaching under her ass and lifting up her hips as she slightly, but gasped as in this angle I was able to bring every inch inside of her. We were now both moaning out, her lips crashing into mine as I stopped my thrusting for a moment and kissed her hotly, our mouths open as our tongues locked and licked at each other before I started to pound her again. The sound of sloppily smacks and the sucking sound of her pussy trying to suck me in easily heard. Since this was my first time, I felt myself already coming to a climax, but I held on, I was going to hold on until she came! I didn't have to wait long, as she tensed under me and cried out my name loudly toward the inside roof of her home.

I felt her pussy quiver and ripple around my cock as I let her body drop fully on the bed as she arched her back to me, her head leaning back as she cried out her bliss as I groaned, thrusting away trying to get my own as well, before I thrust hard once more, my hips joined by her, as my cum splattered her insides. Ropes and ropes of my cum entered her body as I groaned and panted her name softly, my member twitching inside of her as she groaned and fell limp even more under me as I fell forward slightly, my arms beside her head as we both breathed into each other's ear softly. I think we both passed out after a while, because when I woke up, we were both under the blankets, her cuddling up to me, her hair a mess as her head on my chest. I smiled and rubbed her hair, kissing her brow as she muttered and rolled to her side, her back to me as I smiled. I looked toward the clock, it was almost eight in the even, looking to Twilight, and I knew she would want me to stay with her, since we were a couple now. So making a small note for her, saying I would be back, just getting my stuff from the Cakes' to bring over here, I was about to leave, when I noticed she added something more to her letter.

I was not going to add this part Celestia, but I just to tell you; I and Brandon are lovers now! I can't believe it; he came to me tonight and told me that he wanted to be my boyfriend! I was so filled with joy, I almost couldn't speak, and I can't wait to tell the others!

Your faithful student,

Twilight Sparkle.

I smiled at what she wrote, looking back to see her still sleeping as I brought my clothes on and made my way to the Cakes'. Pinkie Pie was gone when I went there, speaking to Mrs. Cake and telling her that I would be staying at Twilight, since me and her became a item. She was happy for me, and understood, and told me that the room was always opened if something were to happen to us. I thanked her, and asked her to not tell Pinkie Pie about me and Twilight, I wanted all of my friends to know at once. She nodded and I thanked her for that. She gave me a bag which I filled and made my way back to Twilight's and I guess now my own home. Placing the bag beside the bed, I undressed once more, getting rid of the note since she hadn't moved, and wrapped my arms around her as she muttered and cuddled up to me. My eyes closing slowly, before sleep took me in.

Chapter 5

Author's Notes:

I wrote this with the other chapter, but decided it would be better as it's own chapter.

Waking up slowly, I blinked in confusion at what I was seeing, the ceiling was a pure white; when did Twilight paint it? I was about to turn to ask her, when shock crossed over my face. She was not there, and this was not her bed, the sounds of cars and the chattering of people on their cell phones. I was...back home?! I jolted out of my bed, I was naked but didn't care as I quickly threw on some pants and ran toward the window, no, no, this couldn't be happening! Slowly falling from the wall toward the ground, I clutched at my head, how did I get here...was Twilight and the others alright, fuck, fuck, fuck! I slammed the wall beside me, for the first time in ages I felt at peace, and now I was back here, in this god forsaken world! I didn't even have proof if Ponyville was even real or not, was it even real...or a dream? I made my way toward the clock, seeing that it was just past lunch time, sighing I got dress and left, maybe some air would clear my mind.

Once I returned, I was feeling worst then what I already was feeling. Nothing had changed, people were still rude to each other, and death was seen everywhere on the news...nothing had changed... well...all but one thing. When I came back inside my home, I noticed a piece of paper on my bed, something I had not seen before, looking closer, I found that it was a scroll, wrapped in a marking that looked like...Celestia! Tearing it open I came to see the handwriting of Twilight, or should I say the 'horn writing' of Twilight, so it wasn't a dream, it was all real!

Brandon, if you are reading this then I am glad, when I woke up the next morning, I thought for a second that you had gone to work at the cupcake shop, but no one had seen you there since the day before. I got a little worried, even more when Pinkie Pie didn't see you at all like she always did. I and the rest of the girls went off to try and find you, but we found not even a piece of your hair. We went to Celestia and Luna; they said that maybe whatever brought you here in the first place, must have brought you back to your world. I was...so heart broken, here we at last become lovers and this happens!

Rainbow Dash misses you greatly, she even did what she did when you first met her, you know when she shot like a rocket and made a rainbow, I swear she flew faster then ever before to try and find you. She seems to drag herself around Ponyville, I don't even think she's been back home, staying around at Apple Jack's place until you return. Pinkie Pie still smiles, but I think she is forcing this smile, you should see her Brandon...she hasn't eaten even one cup cake, or even work on the party that was to be for you. Rarity hasn't even left her house, or even worked on her clothing, I swear, it was like she only made those extra clothes just to make you happy, I think even she had a crush on you, and now that you are gone...

The CMC as you called them have tried everything they could to even try to go to your world, they tried to make cannon that would blast them to where you were, but we stopped them before they could try it out. Apple Jack misses talking to you at times, even if you don't do it a lot with her, she misses joking around with you, and the times you did help her with the apples. Fluttershy seems more to herself then before, barely speaking unless it is something she has to answer to.

You know how I feel...Brandon...please I hope that you can write back, this letter will return within the hour you write back, please...I want to see you once more!

I felt my heart sink...I really afected all of there lives like that. I took a pen and a paper and started to write, I can't even tell you what I wrote because it hurt so much on what I wrote to them, but what I did tell them, was to never stop trying until I was home with them. Once done, I placed the letter on my table, sighing loudly as I closed my eyes and prayed to whatever god, known and unknown that they would get my letter back to them. I sat on the bed, looking at the piece of paper for who knew how long, and I think I dozed off for a moment, because when I opened my eyes, it was gone; as if it was not even there to begin with. I stood up once more; I hoped that this wasn't all just my mind playing tricks on me...truly...I really hoped that it wasn't.

The knocking of my door brought me out of my trance, who could've been knocking on my door, no one but a few of my online friends knew where I lived...and I doubt they wanted to come up here just to say 'hi'. Going to the door without thinking, and without looking into the peek hole, I unlocked the door and slowly opened the door. My half sleepy eyes shot open with both shock and fear, not him, anything but him!

Slowly backing away from the door, the one person I thought I would never see again held a smile as he slowly made his way in. I just backed away, his hair I once remembered being long and messy, was now short and slick back, blacker then my own black hair. His bread was trim down toward his chin, a scar over his cheek easily seen as his deep red eyes locked onto my own green eyes.

"Hello Brandon,” I flinched at his rough voice as I was now inside my living room. "My, you have done well for yourself...haven't you son?”

"I am not your son,” I muttered looking away from him as he only grinned that sneer look at me. "How did you even find me?”

"You should know by now,” he answered sitting in my chair, acting like he owned the placed as I watched him with crossed arms. "I have many powerful friends.” It was true, the only reason he never was charged was because he had friends in the law game that could...let say, make charges disappear; or the witnesses.

"What do you want,” I demanded as he smiled slightly.

"How about a drink?”

"How about no, leave now.”

"Oh, so my boy has grown a backbone hrm?” he chuckled and took out a smoke as he lit it and blew a small smoke ring in my face as I held my composure at him; my eye twitching slightly. "Fine I'll leave, but I thought I come and tell you something.”

"What could you possible tell me?” I asked him as he smiled and took another puff.

"You're mother is now dead.”

It was like my world shattered, I swear I heard the sound of glass shattering once those words. My body tensed as my hands shook with rage; I knew he had something to do with it, I just knew it.

"The bitch wasn't doing what I told her,” he spoke with a blank like face. "Why keep something when it's broken.” My eye twitched in utter rage, while he was still laughing slightly to himself. "Hell, I got a new girl who does what I say when I want to, you might even being having another brother or sister soon.” I was slowly backing away into the kitchen, since I knew this place like the back of my hand, my hand trialed up until I gripped the handle of one of the many knives I had. Slipping it slowly in my back pocket I made my way toward my 'father' as he still gloated. "And I want you back; since she's going to have my child I need someone to do my will until she is without that child.”

"No...” I whispered softly as he gave me a glare.

"I own you boy!” he answered standing up. "When I say something, you will listen to me!”

"NO!” I screamed taking the knife out and slashing where he was standing.

The blade of the knife just missed him by an inch, stabbing into the seat behind him as I dragged it across before swinging like a mad man trying to get him. His strong hand gripped my wrist as he pushed me down to my knee and then kicked me, making me drop the knife as I fell onto the floor with a grunt. Getting back up, I huffed and glared with anger as he only threw the knife away.

"Seems I'll have to knock the senses into you brat!” he charged at me as I lunged, tackling him hard onto the ground as I kneeled over his body and started to punch him with fist after fist. The older man grunted as my punch landed right on his chin, enough to send blood flowing from his mouth before he rolled and threw me off of him; bringing a arm to his mouth, he pushed the blood away as I stood up once more.

"I'm going to kill you!” I roared in half crazed, but as I ran toward him, about to swing another punch; I felt something be driven deep inside my chest. A gasp leaving my mouth as I slowly looked down to see the knife I was about to use to kill him; was now between my ribcage. Coughing I saw as blood splattered over his shirt as I looked up, my body shaking from shock as he pulled it out quickly, a large grin on his face, before I saw the flash of a white light enter my vision, and then, as I felt pain force its way up into my brain, I blacked out.

"Brandon...” I twitched my fingers at the sound of my voice. "Brandon...open your eyes.” A groan escaped my lips as I tried to listen to the voice. The light that hit my right eye making me slightly blind for the moment, and when my vision came back, staring down at me; was Celestia! I was so overjoyed at seeing the princess that would bring the sun up with her magic, I was about to smile and greet her, when I noticed the grim look on her face. When my hand went to my left eye to rub the sleep out of it, I noticed that something was covering it. Trying to stand up, I yelped in pain and almost fell off the bed I was using as I clutched at my chest, which was covered in a thick cloth, some blood seen on it, the same spot where my father stabbed me. "Easy Brandon,” she spoke to me in a soft voice. "You have been though a lot in the last couple of days...you must rest.” Looking around, I almost cried when I found myself in Twilight's room, my lovers room; my room. Looking to the side of the room, I found a mirror just standing there, taking the blanket off of me and making my way slowly over, I saw myself, looking back. My face pale as if I was scared stiff, my hair combed down because of the sweat I was bringing out of my body. I was shirtless since I could see the wound on my chest, or whatever was covering it. Ripping the cloth off, I found the wound slowly healing, a very thin pink line of the healing skin, but what caught my eye...was what was covering my left eye. With shaking hands, I brought my fingers to the eye patch, slowly lifting it, and throwing it to the table as I gazed back to see what hap happen to me.

Three thin cuts were seen over my eyebrow, going down my eyelid and below my eye. Closing my left eye I could see that they each made a very clean cut, opening it once more, seeing that the once green eye; was now red. My hand clutched into a fist as I looked down, Celestia coming up behind me and placing a hoof on my shoulder.

"I had to heal your chest more then your eye young one,” she told me softly. "If I healed your eye...your wound on the chest might have later killed you.”

"Twilight...” I whispered looking around. "Where is...”

"She and the others are at your work place,” the Princess told me. "I asked her to give up her room for you to rest, you've been back for only a day, and have been sleeping that whole time.” A day...that would mean that today...was my birthday. "Brandon...there is something else I need to tell you, something that has to be said now.” I turned slowly, I saw her flinch somewhat, no doubt my new scar sending shivers down her body as I glazed up at her. "It is about...how you came here in the first place.”

"You know of how and who brought me here?” I asked in slight confusion as I brought my hand up to my eye, tracing the scar slowly as she nodded her head.

"Yes...it was I...and my sister Luna.”

I couldn't say anything as she told me that it was her and her sister that sent me here for the first time, looking away for a moment, my eyes grew wide as I knew who it was that sent me back to my home world.

"Then...it was you...you sent me back?!”

"It was a test...”

"What sort of test?!” I was so enraged I didn't care that she was rotary at the moment. "To see if I could live after my father tried to kill me?!”

"We wanted to see if you would like to stay in your own world Brandon...” I scoffed and looked away from her, my arms crossed as my back was to her. "I see now, that it was a bad choice of action for us to send you back, with what happened to you and all...but you still have a choice to go back, we can make sure your father never finds you ever again; and we can make sure that letters can be sent back and froth between you and your friends.”

"Are you kidding me?!” I screamed again. "My mother is dead because of my father, he tried to kill me like he killed her, I have nothing...NOTHIING!” I heard the door slam open as two white Pegasus flew up and landed in front of their princess, wearing gold armour and helm, they stood on guard before Celestia waved them off. Once they were gone, I was still fuming, and she did not say anything until I stopped. "I felt at peace here, I felt loved for the first time in years...and you took that from me...you took me away from the pony I loved!”

"I understand that now,” she answered looking away. "When I got that letter from Twilight, about how you two have become lovers, I almost didn't want to send you back. But we knew we had to, just to see; but when we saw you in on the floor when we came to check up on you, we knew we've made a grave mistake.”

"You think?” I snorted at her while looking to the stairs. "Why are you bringing humans here anyway? I think I should have that much.” The large winged Unicorn nodded as she turned toward the bed, offering me a seat as I took it, slowly sitting down as I crossed my arms, waiting for her to speak.

"As you know,” she spoke while standing before me. "Humans use to live among us thousands of years ago, we lived in peace with them, and they lived in peace with us. Though, one dark day, something happened.” She sighed and closed her eyes. "A human believed that he was far above the ponies of this world, and wished to take what he thought was theirs. Many humans didn't think of this, and sided with us as we called the Dogma War, for that was what the age was called. These humans who sided with us later were killed, or died off.” She stood watching me still with unblinking eyes. "After the war, the humans who were left, myself and my sister sent them to the world you call home now, and ever since then; not a single human had step foot here, until now.”

"So why bring me here?” I asked uncrossing my arms as I listened to her story.

"We wanted to make the world once more whole once more, but we couldn't just bring every human from your world here. So what we did was look within your world for humans who had a open mind, like you have with Twilight.” I nodded slightly. "I'm sorry for not telling you...but you must swear never to tell the others.”

"I will not say anything,” I saw her smile. "If you send any other humans here, within the week you are about to send them back, I wish to speak with them to see if they truly want to return home.” I saw her look at me, as if thinking about it for a moment before smiling and nodded her head softly.

"As you wish.”

Chapter 6

Slipping on a pale white shirt, I left the house that I shared with Twilight, the royal guards watching me with their blank looks as I also gave them a blank face as I slowly made my way though Ponyville toward the Sugarcube corner where Twilight and the others would be waiting. A few ponies watched as I made my way though the small village, many happy to see that I was back, no idea why I was gone; but they would gasp when they saw my new set of scars on my eye. I paid them no heed, all I cared about at the moment, was returning to my love and my friends. Seeing the shop before me, I slowed to a stop, my eyes closed as I reopened them. Touching my left eye, I was grateful that I could still see out of this eye. Taking a deep breath, I brought my hand to the door and pushed it open slowly to see what was inside.

Mrs. Cake saw me at first, her eyes widening as she looked over toward the back table, seven bodies were surrounding it, as I knew at once it was my friends. I looked to her and gave her a finger to my lip to tell her not to make a sound. She nodded to me and smiled softly before leaving out the backdoor as I made my way slowly over.

"Do you truly think he will be alright?” I heard Twilight's voice very clearly, though I could sense the worry in her voice as I saw Spike place a paw on her shoulder. He then looked toward Rarity, who I swear looked so unlike I remembered; her hair a mess, her makeup gone, bags under her eyes from lack of sleep. Everyone else was ether looking down and not saying anything, or just looking away. I couldn't stand the looks anymore as I made my way closer; Spike must have heard me because when he looked up his eyes grew wide. He started to tap twilight on the shoulder as fast as he could; I smiled at his attempted to get her to look up. At last when she did look up, she looked to him as he could only point where I was standing; Twilight slowly looking over at where I was, her eyes also filled with bags as well as being blood shot. She blinked and rubbed her eyes as if she did not believe what she was looking at as the others followed her gaze as well. At once she was out away from the table as she ran and jumped toward my chest as I grabbed her and fell on my back as her muzzle went to my chest and cried loudly, I held her close, hugging and rubbing her back softly as she just cried on my chest. The others ran over around us asking me many questions at once that I could barely make out a word of what they were saying.

"Whoa, whoa!” I cried out slightly as they all settled down slightly. "I understand you all have questions, but do you mind if me and Twilight have a little alone time?” after I saw each of their faces look at Twilight, who had yet to remove her shivering body from my chest, they all slowly left the sweet shop, not without telling me how glad they were that I had returned.

Once everyone was out and gone, I softly petted and stroked my girlfriend's hair, her muzzle still within my shirt, soft hiccups easily heard as I waited for her to speak first. After a while, she looked up to me, I also looked down to her, smiling softly as I brushed the tears from her eyes as her hoof came up and touched my left eye softly.

"Who...did this to you?” she asked softly, I looked away, not able to answer her, but I knew she knew as she was back in my chest once more.

"I'm just glad that Celestia was able to heal it enough that I can still see out of it.” I told her softly as I brought her away from me; she sat down still looking at me. "The other scar I got I guess was more life threatening.”

"O...other?” she asked softly as I nodded, pulling down the neck of my shirt for her to see the scar I had gotten when he stabbed me. She didn't say anything as I placed the shirt back on right as I only shrugged.

"Just another set of scars...no biggie.”

"N...No biggie?!” I blinked and leaned back as Twilight placed her hooves on my knee and brought her nose so close, she was almost touching my own. "Brandon you could've been killed!”

"Twilight easy I'm fine,” I told her in a claim voice. "It was my own fault for getting them.”

"How can it be your fault?!” I sighed softly as I closed my eyes and started to tell her about my father, who he truly was and what he was. I truly know who my father is, so for all you readers out there, allow me to give you more info then what I gave her at the time.

It seemed my father was part of a group bent on getting money anyway they could, couple of police chiefs being corrupted and working for them. If anyone got all the wiser on them, or tried to stop them from the inside, easily they could plant all the proof he or she had for them, and place it on said person. Now I wasn't grown up rich, so my father no doubt hid the money so that not a lot of people would see something that was not right, but I truly did wonder, what his part in all of this was.

As I told Twilight about how he killed my mother and how I reacted, she just listened as I looked away.

"If I hadn't attacked him, I wouldn't have been stabbed and slashed.”

"Something like this is never you're fault,” she told me bluntly. "Never, ever, EVER think what he did to you is your own fault.”

"But Twi,”

"I mean it!” she pressed her horn to my chest. "Or I'll stab you myself!” I had to chuckle, before laughing as she looked at me with confusion as I pulled her closer to me in another hug.

"I missed you too.” She then sighed and hugged me tightly to herself as she whispered.

"Just...promise me you won't leave unless you are forced to.”

"You know I will never leave you unless I have no other choice.” I told her. "That I swear to you,” she looked up to me before she kissed me lightly on the lips. I smiled and kissed her back before she pulled away.

"By the way,” she whispered. "Happy birthday.”

"No way am I going to a spa, one was bad enough!” Apple Jack and Rainbow Dash snickered softly as Rarity stood before me with a deep frown on her face, she at least combed her hair, but she was still in a deep mess. It seemed that today, as a gift from each of them, even Spike, they would take me someplace to spend a while with them, ether to treat me to something, or give me something. Rarity, since she had yet to be to a Spa since the day I was taken, they not knowing by the princesses. Rarity gave me a small pout as she fluttered her eyes.

"But darling, look at you, you very much need a few hours to relax, and beside, it is my gift to you; and as you can see, I need one myself!” Grumbling softly to myself I brought my hand up to my neck and rubbed it softly before sighing.

"Alright fine, only because this is my birthday gift from you.” She smiled softly as the others just laughed, from what I over heard, it would be first Rarity, then Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Apple Jack, Spike, Pinkie Pie, (which I could only guess what she had plan) and lastly Twilight that would give me my gift for my birthday.

"Oh great!” she spoke while walking up to me. "And I'm sure the Spa Sisters will give you the best job they can because of how it is your birthday, come along then sweetie!” I only rolled my eyes as I saw Twilight slightly laugh behind her hoof, I was glad she was happy now; I could only guess how torn she was when I was gone. As we made our way toward the spa, I and Rarity spoke for a while along the way, just to past the time until we at last was there. Like last time, we went into the sauna; it seemed that since the last time I was there, they made me a robe, one with my name on it which I wore. Leaning back on the bench as the steam went though my and Rarity's body. After a while we spoke again, she asked if I was still in pain, and I answered with a simple no, I was glad that Twilight hadn't told them about how my mother was killed by my own father. After we came out of the sauna, the Spa Sisters took us to a large hot tub, I doubt I fit into it, but I was surprised that when I sat down, after I asked the girls to turn so I may get in without my clothing, since I didn't want to have wet clothes all day; that the water reached up to my shoulders as I sighed and allowed the bubbles to sooth my body.

Looking at the white Unicorn, I noticed that already she looked better, though her hair was wet and pushed down now; the bags under her eyes seemed to slowly disappear, this I was glad for. I yelped when I felt two hooves on my shoulders, turning to see one of the sisters behind me rubbing my shoulders as if massaging me. Slowly the feeling of my arms going numb was felt, the rubbing and kneading felt so good I swear I almost dosed off for a second. After that was done, the sisters led us toward two different laid back beds, I watched as Rarity went on first as they placed some weird green gloop on her face, and then some cucumbers. The other sister who was free offered me a seat as well as I looked from her to the table before sighing and going on, my leg easily on the floor because of my size as they no doubt did the same thing for me. After a while, I heard the two leave, leaving me and Rarity alone.

"It is so good to have you back you know,” I heard Rarity speak as I leaned back with my eyes closed. "It was not the same without you around.”

"How so, I am only one human.” I heard her softly chuckle, but other then that, nothing. "Rarity...I have to ask you something.”

"What is it darling?”

"This is me just asking, you don't have to answer but...do you have feelings for me?” there was no sounds heard once I asked that question, it was so quite I swear if you were to drop a pin you could hear it. After a while I heard a soft sigh.

"Yes,” she spoke as I pulled the green pickle like stuff off my eyes to look at her; she did the same and rolled onto her sides to look at me. "I did...and still do slightly.”

"But...why?”

"You are caring Brandon,” she spoke going back on her back. "And I don't know...just something about you makes me like you.” I could only softly nod at this as I leaned back once more, I was glad that hers and Twilight's friendship was not ended because of her feelings for me.

After our Spa was done, I thanked Rarity for the gift as she just smiled and took my thanks to heart. Before she left I pulled her into a hug as she seemed surprised for a moment as I rubbed her hair softly.

"Rarity,” I told her softly. "One day you will meet the right one for you, someone who will make you feel much better then what I could ever do. Believe that...” she too hugged me, softly nuzzle my neck and cheek.

"Thank you Brandon...you are a true friend.” She then told me to wait for Fluttershy around the café for that where she would be waiting for me. As I made my way toward the café, I couldn't help but think back to what Twilight told me about Rarity liking me, and now that she herself had admitted to this, it made me wonder, what my life would be like if Rarity told me first of her feelings. I mean don't get me wrong, Rarity is a lovely Unicorn that I'm sure lots of ponies would want to get in her pants...so to speak. And love her as I love Twilight. But I knew that Spike also liked Rarity, and really, he and I had become great friends, even if I don't write a lot about it, we did spend a lot of time. Hell I even help him gem hunting so that he could have a light snack. I would never want to ruin our friendship over a girl, and beside, now that I think on it, I don't find Rarity loving in that way. In a way, all the girls I held as friends, beside Twilight were like sisters from another mister to me.

I soon found myself by the café where I was to meet Fluttershy, the sun was high, so looking up, the sun blinded my eyes a bit as I covered them with my hand; sort of like a hat would. Looking down, I found her waiting for me as she smiled and made her way toward me, rearing up on her hind legs and hugging me softly as I went down to one knee and hugged her back.

"We all very much missed you,” she told me softly as I could only nod. Being the 'softy' of the group, I knew she would tell me this as I softly rubbed her hair like I would for Twilight.

"I know,” I told her softly. "I missed all of you as well...you have no idea the hell I was in, thinking I could never come back.” We held each other for only a few more moments before she released me as I looked down while standing up. "So what shall we do then?”

"Well...uh...” she played with the dirt with her hoof. I kinda thought that she didn't really get me a gift, since she didn't really know what I liked. I bet she was going to ask me what I wanted to do so that it would be even better for my day of turning another age older. "I have no idea...really...What do you want to do, or me to get you something?” Told you, I have to give a light chuckle at her shyness, it was something I liked about Fluttershy.

"You don't have to give me anything you know,” I told her softly.

Okay my hands are really getting cramped now, I mean really, writing all of this stuff down on paper is hard so I'll jus tell you what happen in short before I get to Spike's part, for his gift really got me good. Fluttershy and I just spoke for the remaining of the time, she asking me about my life and if I was mad at my mother for allowing what happened to happen. I told her I didn't and she let it go after that. Rainbow Dash gave me what seemed to be a skate broad, okay so it was, but it was very long, maybe a racing type with her Cutie Mark being on the middle, the board itself being the color of her coat. Apple Jack was next, I was surprised to see her whole family there, a long table before me with so much apple base food I swear by the time I was done I think I was burping up apple seeds. Like I did with Rarity, I thought about how my life would be like for each of the girls. Fluttershy, she seemed like the perfect housewife in a way, well the old fashion one I mean, you know where she would do anything for her man? Rainbow Dash, well I knew right from there I could never go further then being friends with her, I mean...she acted too much of a dude for me, and really I don't like a lot of tomboys. Apple Jack, I'll admit she was pretty fun to be around, but really...what if I had to work like her all the time? I think my bones would sooner break then my will to say no to her.

Spike had me meet him outside of Ponyville, around large hills of boulders and rocks. When I found the baby dragon, I saw him digging a hole before coming up with a large blue gem in his mouth before chewing on it and sighing as he petted his belly.

"Dame Man,” I spoke kneeling down so he didn't have to crane his neck all the way up to see me. "How can you eat those?”

"I'm a dragon,” he simple told me. "We eat what we eat...anyway, before I give you your gift do you mind if I talk to you?” I only softly shrugged at his request as he made his way over toward two small boulders and sat on one, I also sat on one as he sighed softly. I've never seen the small purple dragon like this before, he seemed...older in a way as he crossed his arms over his small chest. "Brandon,” he spoke softly at last while slowly turning toward me. "I consider Twilight like my older sister in a way, she has taken great care of me for a long time...and I hate to see her so upset, I mean...man...you should've seen her when you were gone.”

"I can only imaging how she was feeling.” I answered as he nodded.

"I care for her deeply Brandon, and I know you care for her more for the bond you two have now, so please, promise me that you will never break her heart, that you will never leave her side unless it is better for her life.” I was simple going to wave it off, saying along the line of, 'you know I'll do that anyway'. But I could see it in his eyes; he wanted a true promise, my word.

"Spike,” I spoke placing my hand on his shoulder. "I swear to you, on my life, I shall never leave Twilight Sparkle unless her life is in danger. I will be with her always, as a lover should; you have my word.” He gave a small smile, I gave one back as he then brought his claws behind his back and pulled out his gift...wait where did he hide that?!

In his claw was what seemed to be a necklace, the chain was thin, but thick enough that I could easily see the loop knot chain. It was sliver, and glimmer in the soon to be dusk day as I looked over it, before seeing that was on the chain. Being held by the sliver, was a decor of what seemed to be a Unicorn, but from what I could see, right at once, it resembled Twilight to the teeth! the metal Unicorn looked to be standing, in a somewhat graceful pose, neck held high but chin toward chest, the tail up a bit, the right hoof up as if offering it to someone. The eyes were closed, but where her Cutie Mark would be, purple gems were used for it. I looked from Spike to the necklace as he placed it in my outstretched hand; I turned it to look at it more, as he smiled.

"So she is always with you,” he told me as I softly smiled and pulled him into a tight hug.

As we made our way back into Ponyville, it was Pinkie Pie's turn, the dragon had one leg on ether side of my neck as he held onto my hair, the board Dash gave me under one arm, and the necklace the dragon gave me hung on my neck, just reaching the hollow part of my chest and neck.

"Ten bits that Pinkie Pie is throwing a birthday bash and everyone is invited,” I told the dragon as he laughed slightly.

"No doubt about that,” as we rounded the corner to see where the gate of Ponyville would be, we were both shocked to see that somehow the whole village was dressed up for a party! Booths and tables of food seen on the side of the street, the DJ pony was busy playing her music while rocking out as well. I swear when I find that little pink...

"Brandon!” I cringed back as Pinkie Pie jumped before me, bouncing up and down before me. "What you think huhhuhhuh?” Pinkie Pie, like Rainbow Dash I could never EVER date her, it was just...she wasn't weird...just...I don't know...the way she does things like this are sometimes...strange.

"I thought I asked for a small party?”” I told her as she only blew a raspberry away from me.

"That was BEFORE you were taking away from somepony back to your world, nope, rules changed, and this is my gift to you; the biggest birthday party ever!”

"Oh dear Celestia...” I brought my hand to my face as Spike and Pinkie Pie laughed slightly.

"Speaking of Princess Celestia, she and Princess Luna are here to wish you a happy birthday as well!”

"Luna?” the named escaped me for a moment before Pinkie gasped.

"You know, the Alicorn of the Night!”

"Oh right...I knew that.”

"Sure you did,” Spike answered as I only muttered under my breath.

After getting Spike off of me and walking though the village, I was greeted and praised with happy birthdays from ponies I didn't know. I thanked them each, though it took a lot since it seemed to be a lot more then I remembered. I soon found Twilight, speaking to Celestia, guards nearby; I also saw another pony I had yet to meet before. Her overall body shape was nearly identical to Celestia's, but was slightly smaller. Even so, she seemed to be at least a bit larger than the average pony. Her coat was a greyish shade of blue and her eyes were the same shade of teal as Nightmare Moon's, minus the catlike irises and light teal sclera that I had seen in some pictures. Her cutie mark depicted a crescent moon surrounded by a very dark purple that seemed to represent the night sky, her mane and tail were similar in form to Celestia's as they constantly billowed gently, but were slightly shorter. A single thick lock of her mane hung over her face, a trait I found to be very charming. The coloration of her mane and tail the innermost parts seemed to show the deep blue night sky complete with glittering stars, but the outermost edges were a shade of blue. The innermost part of her mane and tail were a solid blue color, but constantly glittered, giving the optical illusion that they were filled with twinkling stars. Like her sister, she was also clad in jewellery. Her shoes (or hoof shoes) and necklace were identical in design to Celestia's, although they both constantly glittered beautifully. Her glittering shoes were a very pale shade of blue while her necklace was the same shade of dark purple as the 'night sky' part of her cutie mark while also bearing a crescent moon. An equally dark tiara rested atop her head. While not quite as outrageously beautiful as Celestia, she exuded a type of gentle elegance.

Walking closer to the three, they each turned their heads to me, Twilight smiling as she came up as I went down on one knee and held her in a soft hug as she nuzzled and kissed my cheek, causing the two princesses to smile at our found love for each other. Princess Luna came up to us as I stood up, about to address here when she bellowed out loudly.

"SO NICE TO AT LAST MEET YOU, YOUNG BRANDON! I AM LUNA AS YOU MAY...”

"Dear sister, you are bringing up old habits.” My eye twitched as Luna blinked and looked to her sister and then to me once more as I blinked in uttered shock and confusion.

"Oh my, I am deeply sorry young Brandon; I hope you can forgive me!”

"Uh...yeah sure,” I somewhat chuckled. "I mean, you do bring wonderful nights for us to enjoy right?” her mouth opened slightly as a gasp escaped her lips, I found it quite funny at first until she reared up and pulled me into one of the tightest hugs I had ever been given!

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!” she cried hugging me all the tighter as I heard the gasp of both Celestia and Twilight, the older princess then slightly giggled covering her mouth with a hoof as Twilight had to laugh as well. "Nopony has ever said outloud how they love my nights or said that they enjoy them!”

"Hard...huggy...” I gasped loudly as my arms flung around weakly. "Can't breathy!” I heard her gasp as she let me go; I let out a breath of exhale air as I held my chest lightly then looked up at her. "Thanks...”

"No thank you Brandon,” she spoke before leaning closer. "For that, I have something else too for you,” I got ready for another hug, but was surprised when she leaned in and kissed me softly on the cheek. Celestia seemed to smile heartily as Twilight only blinked before smiling as well. I touched where she had kissed me, it somewhat tingled, but nothing more. "When a princess kisses one of her subjects, it means they are offering them a hoof in friendship, I would very much like to be your friend Brandon, if you will allow it”

"I...really?” I looked to her older sister who nodded her head slightly as I then looked to Princess Luna, thinking about it only for a moment before going on my right knee, my right arm resting on my other up turn knee, my left hand on my chest as I bowed my head. "Then I would be honored to have you as a friend malady Luna.” I felt her hoof on my shoulder as I looked up, her face clam and smiling softly.

"Just call me Luna now then my friend.”

"So why else are you two here princesses?” Twilight asked as I got back up and dusted my pants.

"Why to wish Brandon a happy birthday, he is the first human here in over a thousand years!” Luna answered looking back at me with a smile. "And we also come bearing a gift for you.”

"A gift?” I asked as they nodded as Celestia then looked to me.

"I will not lie to you Brandon,” Celestia told me softly. "Equestria has its bad seeds so to say; the world is still filled with vile and evil beings.” She closed her eyes and whispered. "What I am about to say to you two, must not be told by the others, understand?” me and Twilight looked to each other and nodded our heads, agreeing to the terms of the older royal sisters. "There is a new evil brewing in our world, something far worst then Nightmare Moon even.” I saw Luna twitch at the sound of that name. "We were given a letter today, a letter from some pony who claims to call himself, Darkness. He told us in the letter that he demands that we give up our sits on the throne so that he may rule. Of course we refused, we won't give up the peace without a fight, but still...we are worried.” I only nodded at this, it was better to be worried, then too full of yourself, that was what I use to say to myself anyway. "And now, for you're gift, Luna?” the black Alicorn nodded her head slightly as her horn softly started to glow what seemed to me a blackish blue. As the horn glowed more and more, I notice something coming into view before me. "Bring your hand out,” the white princess told me as I could only nod and then brought my right hand out.

What came in my hand, was a pure black hilt, the hilt was somewhat long, almost like a katana blade one. Along the middle on both sides of the hilt, seemed to be white diamonds, three of them, one on the top, middle, and bottom. The hilts guard was the same as a katana as well, but a bit wide, so wide that it would keep my hand safe from any downward slashes of any other blades. The blade itself was a about the size of my arm, if you also added another forearm part to it. The blade was as white as snow, or maybe even as white as Celestia herself; the bottom part as black as Luna. I also saw something else come into view, my other hand reaching up as a long sheath came into view, black as the hilt with red criss cross along it. A wide belt hung from it as the magic holding the two items was release, and I felt the full weight of the blade I now held. It was a little heavy, but nothing I couldn't handle. Slipping the blade inside its sheath, I clipped it along my back, for if I brought it to my waist, the sheath would hit the ground. With both hands free now, I brought the blade out, the sound of the blade on metal as it came out easily heard as I held the hilt in both hands, holding it before me in a stiff, but at the same time loose stance. Twisting the blade a bit as I tested the weight, I smiled softly as I found that I could no doubt be able to use this sword in battle.

"I thank you for this kind gift Royal Sisters,” I smiled as they did too.

"The blade itself is even magic,” Celestia told me. "If someone were to use magic on you while you hold this blade in your hands, or on your back, the magic will have no effect on you. And also, if you are in the dark of night, the blade will glow, making a sort of lantern for you.”

"Also,” Luna spoke while stepping forward as I brought the sword back it its sheath. "It will never break or dull, and the effect that it holds will only work for you, or your offspring.” I nodded to her and then to Celestia.

"Once more,” I answered bowing my head. "Thank you for this kind gift, will you be staying for the party?”

"Won't you be upset if the attention is on us?” asked Princess Luna as she tilted her head to the side. "We rarely come out to see many of the ponies of Equestria; we do not wish to take your day away.” I laughed slightly and shook my head.

"That is fine, I never truly had a birthday to have before anyway, beside, you are my friends and I wish for my friends to be here to have fun. Even princesses' need to let loose; but not too much right?” the older of the two smiled and nodded.

"Very well we will mingle with the others; I hope you enjoy your party Brandon.” And with that, the two left, leaving me and twilight alone.

Looking at my lovely girlfriend, she smiled up at me as I smiled back.

"Remind me to stick Pinkie Pie's head in a cake when I see her,” I told her. "I didn't think she would go...this big for a party.” Twilight just softly chuckled for a moment as we made our way down the sand like road of Ponyville.

"Do you truly think that this Darkness pony is of any true threat?” she asked me as I brought my hands to my pockets and pondered on the question.

"I truly do not know,” I answered truthfully. "I won't say I don't believe that something will happen, I mean, I remember a quote that I heard when I was younger,” I cleared my throat a bit as I tried to remember. "There will always be shadows in our world, for there is always light. The shadows will never truly be gone, so long as there is light.” She nodded at the quote I gave her, no doubt knowing what it meant. "Lets say you and me are the light, the good guys, this Darkness, if he truly wants the throne that Celestia and Luna hold, he will no doubt do anything in his power, even if that means getting rid of the light. If the light is gone, he will have nothing to fight; meaning the ponies of this world will have no choice but to follow his iron rule.”

"You've put a lot of thought in that,” I heard her say as we went back to walking as I slightly nodded.

"When you have no friends or true friends for many years, you tend to grow wise when thinking of things more then others would normally would.” I only slightly smirked as I watched Twilight look at me; she then noticed the necklace around my neck as she reared up and placed her hooves on my chest to look at it.

"Who...gave you this?” she asked as I looked down and brought it outside of my shirt for her to see.

"Spike gave it to me,” I answered. "So when we are apart, you'll always be with me.” She gave me a warm smile at this and stood on her tiptoes...err tip-hooves and kissed me softly on the lips. I returned the kiss as well, my hands cupping her face softly.

"Hiya!” Both of our eyes shot open as we looked over to see Pinkie Pie bouncing up and down. "Whatcha doing?” she wore a huge grin on her face as I rolled my eyes slightly.

"What do you want Pinkie?” she only grinned at me as she stopped her bouncing.

"Well I came to get you; you gotta blow the candies out silly!”

"Wait...before we get there...how big is this cake?”

"Not that biggggg,” she trailed the word off as she skipped away as I turned to Twilight as we both roll our eyes.

"It's big,” be both said at the same time before laughing.

It was in the middle of the village, I had to crane my neck up just to see it for god sakes! It you piled clones of myself on my shoulders...it think it would be...lets see...I'm six foot...so...three of me...holy fucking shit on my face how the hell did she make this without me knowing if its over eighteen foot!? The cake came in three different colors, the main one being her color of course, the other was the color of Twilight coat, and the last was green, no doubt because of my eye color. A large circle formed around me and the cake as Pinkie Pie pulled over a staircase for me to climb up on as I groaned.

"I'm so getting you back for this.” I told her with a small glare as she only giggled and bounded away as I sighed. Looking up at the sky, I noticed that the sun was slowly setting, Celestia horn glowing softly as she brought down the sun, Luna's glowing just a bit as she got ready to bring the moon up. Climbing up, I stood before the whole village of Ponyville as a single large candle was seen in the middle, Pinkie Pie didn't know my age no doubt, and if you can guess my age, good for you.

"Make a wish!” I heard the party pony call out as the others started to say the same thing. I smiled and closed my eyes for a moment, when I reopened them I could see my friends looking back at me. Apple Jack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Spike, the princesses Celestia and Luna...and lastly, the love of my life Twilight.

"No,” I spoke out. "I don't want to.”

"What?! But you gotta!” she cried running up so fast until she was up in my face. "It's the rule, you gotta follow it! Makeawishmakeawishmakeawish!” she spoke so fast I nearly didn't catch what she was saying, I then rolled my eyes and grabbed her lips with my thumb and finger to keep her quite.

"Pinkie,” I told her as she looked at me. "I don't want to make a wish, because my wish already came true.”

"Hrm?” she asked in a muffle voice as I chuckled letting her go.

"I found a place where I can truly be happy, friends like none other, yes even you.” She grinned so wide I swear her face could've spilt. "I have a lovely girlfriend,” I looked over to see Twilight blushing a bit as she tried to hide her face. "What more could I ask for?”

"How about a million bits?” I heard someone cry in the background as some snickers were heard.

"I'm sure that would be nice, but I don't need money to be happy, in fact...” I mention for the other five ponies to come up as they did, Twilight beside me as we all stood on the staircase. "Mind helping me blow out the candies?” I asked them as they all chuckled.

"Well sure Brandon,” AJ said as she smiled brashly at me. "If that's what ya'll want?”

"Course I do,” I answered as we all looked toward the single candle, taking a deep breath, before we all blew, as the fire went out.

Whoa...this shit is good! I was now sitting down as I held a glass of Apple Jack's Cider in my hand...man Twilight was right, the real stuff is wicked! Now I have drank before, on one birthday I got so drunk I got a lap dance...and I couldn't remember it! Come to find out...it was from my teacher...ugh man she must have been drunk just as badly as I was. I think I was a little buzzed...I mean I did have...uh...how many...lets see...one...two...ten...yeah ten I had ten...I think. Rainbow Dash was worst then me though, saying something about Daring Do or something along the lines of that. Soon I saw that Princess Luna sat next to me, a glass floating beside her as her horn glowed much brighter.

"Having fun?” she asked me as I softly chuckled holding my glass up.

"Oh yeah...hic...” oh god, the hiccups, she laughed at this and then turned to me.

"Did you really mean it when you said you liked my nights?” she asked as I only looked toward her and nodded.

"Luna...can I call you Luna?” she softly nodded as I smiled. "Luna...hic...look just remember this...hic...oh god sorry...”

"Here allow me...” she then pressed her hoof to my forehead, and just like that...my buzz was gone. I blinked and shook my head, seeming normal once more.

"What the...?”

"Little spell I worked on, you'll still get a hangover tomorrow though, but you will not get drunk.”

"Sweet, anyway...oh yes, as I was saying. Look Luna...everyone can see the beauty of the world easily when the sun is up. But,” I held a finger up. "Those who wish to see true beauty can see it under the light of the moon that you bring every night.” She smiled softly at this and leaned closer to me as I softly smiled at her.

"Twilight is very lucky to have a pony such as yourself young Brandon,” she told me while lowering her eyes for a bit. "Do you mind...if I give you one last gift?”

"Uh...” I thought for a moment. "Sure, I mean if you really want to...” my eyes went wide as she pressed her lips on my own. Dropping my glass, luckily it was empty so nothing was spilled. When she broke the kiss she looked away and blushed slightly.

"I am deeply sorry Brandon,” she spoke. "It just...I guess I was just so happy that someone said they loved my nights...and I went a little overboard.”

"Uh...No...That's fine...” she only looked at me as she then looked down.

"Will...this ruin our friendship?”

"No,” I told her. "I mean, you don't...want to be more with me do you?” she looked to me and only shook her head. "See?” I smiled and placed a hand on her shoulder. "But I'll still have to tell Twilight about this...alright?” she only softly nodded as I stood up as well as her. "You will be leaving soon?”

"Yes,” she answered. "It is time for me and my sister to return home. I hope to see you again very soon my friend.”

"I look forward to it.” I brought a hand out to shake her hoof but she pulled me into another hug, this one not as tight as when she first did it to me.

After the party went down after midnight, everyone said their good nights and farewells. I was slightly tried. All the Cider I drank and my tongue felt a little...fuzzy. Even though I would not be drunk...I knew I would have a bad hangover in the morning. I was now inside Twilight's home, she had just came in, closing and locking the door, Spike told us he would be staying at the Cake's place for the night, no doubt thinking me and Twilight were going to do something...heh. I went to lay down on her sofa for a moment, one foot on the ground, and the other laid out on the soft sofa as I brought a hand to my eyes and rubbed them softly. Another year older, and for once, I didn't dread it. You see, when my birthday came around, I was just reminded that I was with my father for another year, but this year...at last I found peace. I then felt the sofa move a bit, peaking from my hands to see Twilight on the sofa before laying on my chest, her arms on ether side of my head as I smiled softly.

"Hey there,” I spoke to her as she smiled back at me.

"Hey there...so how old are you really now mind me asking?” I chuckled somewhat but answered her anyway.

"Nineteen, and don't tell me yours, age is but a number I don't want to compare.” She softly nodded her head at me and then laid down full on me, rolling onto her back as my hands went and wrapped around her waist, softly rubbing the purple coat I had grown so much to love. "You know you don't have to give me anything for my birthday right?” I told her rubbing her flanks softly. "You're all I need.” She smiled softly and turned her head to face me, kissing me on the lips for a moment before smiling.

"But I want to...and beside, it's something you're going to love.”

"Oh? But uh first...I have to tell you something...”

"Is it about Princess Luna kissing you?” I blinked, how did she know that? "Princess Celestia told me, I guess she was watching you two when the kiss happened, don't worry, I'm not mad, I think It's kinda funny really.” I felt a breath of relief, glad that she could understand that I was not the one who made the first move.

"So...since that is out of the way...what is it you want to give me that I'll 'love'?” I asked as she smiled, jumping off the sofa and made her way upstairs, her tail ranked up as I smiled and followed behind.

Once I got to the top, I smiled even more when I found my lover laying on our bed, she was on her side, a deep lust filled smiled and eyes looking back at me, one hoof on her hip, the other laying beside her. I knew she was going to plan something like this, just knew it. Walking over to the bed, I unstrapped my blade and placed it on the wall a little away from the bed, and then took off my white shirt. Once on the bed, I saw her smile leave as she looked at the scar between my rip cages. Reaching forward to cover it in her hoof.

"Something on your mind?” I asked as she could only nod.

"Brandon...?” she asked looking up at me. "If given the chance...would you...kill your father?” where was this coming from? Did she just want to know, or a deeper meaning was coming from this?

"I don't truly know,” I told her softly as I placed my hand over her hoof that was still holding over my scar. "I mean...what gives me the right to kill another being? Just because they caused me pain throughout my life...no that is not the way.” I sighed and looked down at Twilight, seeing her look up at me. "Killing him now would not change anything, my mother will still be dead, my scars still be here...though, if I did send him to prison...if by same luck...it may save my soon to be brother or sister from his vile hands.” Looking down at her, I saw that she believed me, truthfully, I may want to kill him, but I didn't want to tell her that. Kissing me softly once more, the gentle kiss turned into something much more. She was on top of me by then, but this time I rolled slowly so she was on the bottom, my hands rubbing down her cheeks to her neck before my tongue slipped into her mouth. Her moans and gasps were heard as my hand wondered down, until my finger glanced over her lower lips. I smiled when I pulled away before chuckling softly. "How about we do a little more then just have sex?” I told her as she looked up. "I for one want to make love to you.” She smiled more, her blush easily seen as I trailed kisses down her body, and before I knew it, my face was between her legs.

I'll admit right now, I always wanted to try this, giving oral to my lover, don't know really why, I guess I wanted to see if they would enjoy it as well. I'm not even sure if ponies from this world even give oral. I felt her shift as she brought her arm up to look down at me, slightly panting no doubt from the kiss we just did. Looking up and giving her a coy smile, I lent down closer, and brought my tongue out and licked her from the bottom up. I saw her close her eyes and arch her back slightly, her tail tickling my chest a bit, but not enough to stop me from what I was doing. Grinning some more, I went back to licking her. At times capturing the nub that was growing within my lips to softly suck and then lick. Her hooves went onto my head and held me down there softly as I licked whatever came out of her love hole. It tasted...like anything I had never tasted before. My eyes closed slightly as I opened my mouth and covered her pony pussy with it, my tongue then entering her as I licked her around causing her to gasp and cry out my name softly.

"B...Brandon wait...” I stopped and pulled away from her lower body, looking up at her to see her flushed with need. "I...kinda want to return the favour as well...and when you cum...You can go back to doing that.”

"Or we can just do a sixty-nine?”

"What's that?” she asked still breathing slightly hard as I smiled.

"I'll show you.”

Laying beside her, I started to take off my pants and my boxers; by then I was fully hard, throbbing with need. Lifting her light body up, I placed her head between my legs, and my head between hers'. I was surprised that I could still reach her lower lips even my different size, but hell; I didn't truly care at the moment. She was about to say something as I heard her say the start of my name, before gasping loudly as I went at her pussy once more. I couldn't truly see what was going on now, since the pink inside of my lower was all I could see at this point as I licked her softly and slowly. But I soon gasped loudly as I felt my member being licked by her much larger tongue.

Bringing my hands up and wrapping them around her waist, I pulled her down some as I licked and probed her body with my tongue, the sound of her light moaning and gasped as she stopped her licking for a moment, grinding her hips onto my face. My hands tightened around her flanks as I felt her lips wrap around my tip, softly sucking and licking as my legs twitched slightly. God it felt so good. She was rewarded with a shot of my pre, which she no doubt drank because I heard the sound of lips smacking, fuck that sound right there almost made me blow! Soon she took more and more of me inside of her muzzle, licking and sucking at a slow rate right now, but I guess it was only because she was trying to get use of my length inside of her mouth. The feeling of her muzzle on my crouch, fully 'hilted' in her mouth, caused my eyes to roll back as she sucked me for a bit, before her head started to bop up and down slowly.

The room around us was filled with the sound of our moaning and gasps as we hit each others spots at different times. Her cum leaking down my cheek and neck onto the bed below me, as my pre leaked onto her tongue as she drank it down like water. My foot twitching even more now, my balls raising up slowly, fuck I was so close but I had to hold on at least until she was done! Opening her lips with my fingers I dove in further as she cried out, this setting her off! Her juices splashed along my face and neck as she groaned around my cock, staying still with only her mouth as her hips grinded along my nose and face as she shuddered. Once her orgasm high came down, she went back to work, sucking and licking me until I too came within her.

My cum shooting off like a dam broke off, my voice muffled by the mare pussy in my face as I came hard. Her tongue licking, her mouth sucking, doing everything she could to hold my life giving seed inside her mouth. When my own orgasm came to an end, she lifted one of her legs to look at me, I panted with half closed eyes as my cock slowly became limp as I watched her. A small smile as she lifted her head up and swallowed so loud I could hear it, seeing the cum going down her throat...I was just as hard once more.

"Un...holy shit...that was hot!” I told her as she giggled softly getting off of me full so I could sit up, my back to her headboard making me shiver as my sweaty body touched it. With her back still toward me, she stood up and stretched her body like a cat, her tail ranked up high showing me her still wet hole as she then looked back to me, lowering her chest down a bit before smiling softly.

"I uh...want to be taken like this...” I could see the blush in her face, but also the lust in her eyes as I softly smiled and nodded my head. Going onto my knees, I made my way toward her back side, my hands on her flanks as I leaned over and kissed her softly. Barely tasting the cum she just drank as she closed her eyes and kissed back. One hand grabbing onto my harden cock, as I brought it up, rubbing it along her lower lips as she shuddered and moaned, before slowly pushing in.

We both gasped at the feeling of being filled and also filling by the other, my hands lightly on her flanks as I pushed more and more of myself into my lower, her gasping as I would stop and pull out, before pushing back in making her take myself more. When my hips found hers' I held myself still, here is where I belonged the most in my new home; with Twilight, that was all. Her hips pushed back into mine, gasping slightly as I was pushed a little more inside of her, getting the idea that she wanted to start, I hugged her waist to mine, and started off slow.

I was hilting her at every thrust, the sound of her wet lips smacking along my groin was easily heard, and I'm glad Spike was nowhere to be seen, I would hate to have a baby dragon walk in on us having sex...though it would be a funny story to tell one day. Her moans and gasps were louder every time I made her take my cock, her walls massaging my member, trying to coax the cum I had yet to yield for her. My eyes closed as I straightened my back, thrusting harder into her causing her body to push forward, the bed rocking onto the wall with a soft thump. Her tail which had found its way onto my chest ticked the scars I held on it, before it found its way to my chin as it rubbed up and down. I opened my eyes to see twilight looking back at me, her jaws opened as she panted, her eyes half closed. Leaning down so almost my whole body was on her, I captured her lips with my own as I started to thrust a bit faster, her tongue wresting along with my own as he breathed in each others breaths.

"T...Twilight...” I softly gasped when I removed my lips from hers', my cock shooting off some precum into her heated hole as she moaned out, her head up as her hips lamed back into me. She only hummed her answer back at me as she looked forward once more; her eyes closed as soon my own eyes closed.

"H...harder...” I heard her muttered as I answered her by slamming my hips into her as hard as I could. Her answer was clear as she called out loudly as I held her close to me as I could as I started to pound her. I couldn't believe I was so close yet again. Panting and moaning, she must have known I was closed because she looked back at me when I opened my eyes. "Cum in me...please...fill me up!” this setting me off because I knew Twilight was a book warm, hearing her say something like this was so unlike her, but I loved it all the same, and when I came; she did too.

Holding her hips to mine, I came within her as her cum came out around my member and my balls as we both groaned, softly saying each other's name as we poured our love out in that one little moment. When my cum stopped and as well as she', we both fell onto our sides, me still within her, and her joined by my hip. Soon she was cuddling up to me after I pulled out of her, her head under my chin as she nuzzled me softly as I wrapped my arms around her. Watching as her horn with was beside my face glowed as the blanket came over us. I smiled; magic could work a lot better in bed when we didn't have to move to grab something. Taking the blanket in one hand, I wrapped it tighter along side us as I pulled her and myself up to the pillows. She turned to look at me once more, her eyes half closed as sleep took her in, her head laying on my bare chest as my right hand draped over her body.

Closing my eyes, all I could think about...was man...best birthday ever.

Chapter 7

"Well, we could always try being the best Hoof-ball players!” I was sitting down outside with the three small mares Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, and last but not least Scootaloo. Now I just noticed that I haven't really said anything about the Cutie Mark Crusaders, reason being all we did, since I was now the newest members of the group; was trying to find our hidden talents, to get our Cutie Mark. Remember how I said, or thought I couldn't get one because I was human? Well after reading a while back that I could indeed get one if I was in complete harmony with the pony race; I know it's weird but hey, a tattoo where you can get it for free and it doesn't hurt; why the hell not right? It was the day after my birthday, I once more woke up smelling Twilight's home cooking, and glad that I was with her. When I saw her, I came up and hugged her tightly, telling her that I was glad to see her face this morning. The cake shop was closed for today, seemed Pinkie Pie made a cake way too big and it kinda...exploded, yeah when I walked in the whole place was pink like her. She was busy licking it up, she is one crazy pony. Anyway, back to where I was. Looking down at the table outside the café, I saw a long list that seemed to go on forever, many were rubbed out, and being a talent they tried and failed at.

"We can't do that!” Scootaloo answered shaking her head. "I mean really, four world best Hoof-ball players?”

"It could happen,” Belle answered with a nod. "Right Brandon?” I only shrugged, truthfully I was only half listening, gazing out past their heads, I thought back to this weird dream I had last night.

It was dark, not like being inside an enclosed location, but dark as in night. Two Alicorn stood in front of each other, one badly beaten to the point where his black coat was even darker with the blood it bled. The long hair flowing on the side like all of the Alicorn I have met so far, that being only the two princesses of course. Deep red cat like eyes glaring at the larger one, his wings flared out as if ready to take off. The tail behind him flowing the same as his hair. He wore armor, lighter then his body, but black all the same, the chest plate having on the front what seemed to be a moon, half light, the other dark, the same as his Cutie Mark on his flank; metal boots going up toward his knees. He looked almost as tall as Luna, maybe a bit bigger.

The other one was much larger, smaller then Celestia by mere inches to my guess, the eyes seemed a little darker then white, cat eye as well in a way, and maybe...I wasn't to sure. It was black as well, the same as the first one. The eyes didn't look evil like the first, but claim in a way, half closed. I knew this one was male too, much too thick to be female, and the jaw line was much tougher looking. The hair was somewhat shorter, only reaching down to the end of the neck, though his hair and tail which touched the ground did not flow. It also wore armor, but his armor was much fiercer, the ones on the legs held spikes on the side, which dripped with blood. The chest black covering half of his body, the top half, metal along the wings for some sort of protection. On the flank of the Alicorn was what seemed to me was half a moon, half a sun, maybe...an eclipse? Going though the so called eclipse seemed to be a sword, the guard looking like the Master Sword guard, you know the one from Twilight Princess, (Good game by the way, didn't like it that much since it was way too easy for me) anyway on ether sides of the eclipse, two black eagle like wings were seen. Looking around, I found Twilight by herself, looking with wide eyes as I tried to call out to her, no words came from my lips. And when I tried to touch her, my hand went right though her.

"Brandon...hello Brandon are you okay?”

I felt the feeling of someone's hoof clunking me in the head as I shook my head slightly and turned to see Scootaloo beside me on the railing behind me.

"Oh...uh, yeah, just thinking,” I told her but I nodded. "Look girls, its been a good day, but some of these things seem a bit crazy...I mean really, skydiving, no way in hell your families would let you even try that!” they all snickered slightly at this as I shook my head. Looking over to see my sword I was given, always keeping it with me just in case as I stood up. "Anyway, let's call it a day right now alright. We will get our Cutie Marks one day!”

"Yeah!” they all cried as we all bro-fisted. After saying our good-byes I left some bits on the table from the food we ate and then left, clipping my sword on my back and making my way down the streets of my new home of Ponyville. I still couldn't believe it's been almost a month since I came here thanks to the princesses, though no one else really knew that, just them and I. Waving to a few earth ponies who walked by I made my way back to Twilight's and my home. Entering the library slash home, I found that Who, since I don't feel like writing his whole name, was sleeping. Hell even Spike was sleeping on the sofa. Looking around, I couldn't find Twilight, so I made myself up the stairs, to find her brushing her hair with her magic.

"Brushing your hair again love?” I asked kneeling behind her so I could see her and myself in the mirror she was using as she smiled and looked back at me.

"Yes, I like to keep myself tidy you know, and beside, you could use a comb, or even a hair cut!”

"Tsk, like I'll let anyone mess with my hair!” I told her with the roll of my eye. "Anyway, it suits me!”

"Yes, I guess so, anyway, are you okay? I saw you twitching in your sleep last night, bad dream?” I only hummed while nodding my head.

"I'm not even sure if it was a dream,” I told her truthfully. "More like...a vision.”

"A vision?” she repeated as I nodded slightly.

"Forget it, might just be all the cider I drank last night...I'm still a little hung over you know,” it was true; my head was pounding, but not enough for me to stay in bed.

"Whatever you say,” she answered me as she went back to brushing as I unstrapped the sword and placed it on the wall hanger. "So what do you want to do today?” she asked as I smiled a very coy and sly smile.

"How about, you and me in bed, loud screams, gods name being used a lot?”

"Oh stop it!” she laughed slapping me playfully as I smiled and laughed as well.

"Who said I was kidding,” I then pulled her to my chest and started to rub her chest and belly as she wiggled in my grip until we both stop from hearing the sound of a shrill scream outside.

Stopping what I was doing at once, I looked down to Twilight for a moment before placing her on the floor as we both ran outside on her balcony to see what the scream was for. Looking outside, I was shocked to see that it was dark outside, it was just sunny a moment ago, so what could cause it to be black as night. Hearing the same scream again, I looked down to see that it was Pinkie Pie, running due east of the house, looking at what she was running from, I was shocked to see. It reminded me of a large dog in a way, I mean, I could see the muzzle and the long tail, but...its body was as black as shadows. The body seemed to lick around itself as if it was made of shadows itself!

"Pinkie Pie!” I heard Twilight scream as I turned to her.

"Twilight, stay inside, I'll get Pinkie!” I ran inside and then took the blade as I ran down the stairs and clipped it to my back, I heard Twilight call back to me, but I didn't stop.

Running as fast as I could toward the monster, I unsheathed my blade as I saw her fall, she looked back, tears streaming down her face as the beast of shadow raised it paw and stuck forward, sliding under the legs of the beast, I landed on my back in front of Pinkie Pie, with the blade up. The sound of clinging was heard as the paw of the beast hit my blade. I grunted as my arms struggled to hold it back.

"Pinkie...run!” I ordered her as she got up and ran. The beast jumped back as I rolled onto my feet, holding the sword in both hands on the side of me, the blades' tip nearly touching the ground. I watched as the shadow dog flexed it claw, it seemed this beast was made of magic, so my blade could not be affected by it, but it seemed I could at least harm it. Where the eyes would be, was all red, so I could only tell it was looking at me when the muzzle turned back toward me. I watched as it crouched low to the ground, it stood on two legs like a human, or a werewolf, slowly prowling in a circle toward my side, as I did the same thing, but going the other way. Sweat dripped down my face as I tried not to flinch at every move it made, but it was hard. Sure I had some training in some sword play, but this would be my first real fight, a fight that could cost me another scar...or my very life.

Howling it lunged toward me, jumping in the air with claws out. I sidestepped out of the way and slashed my blade aiming for the head; I missed by mere inches as the tip glazed over the head. Crouching low on all four, I saw it jump toward me as I yelped and fell backwards, landing on my back as the werewolf shadow darted past me, looking back as I got on my feet it charged again as I brought my blade up and behind me ready to struck, as I stabbed it though the chest. I grinned as the blade went though, I got him, I had won...or so I thought. I felt the paws of the beast grip my wrist and my forearm, looking at it now, I could see it was double my size, maybe three times as thick, his hand alone covered my whole arm! I felt a small sting as I cried out and brought the blade out and slashed across the chest as it growled and release me. Looking at my arm, a saw a small black smear that soon went away on its own. Looking back up I watched as the shadow beast looked at its chest, I could now see right though it; which weirder me out.

"The fuck are you?” I demanded as the werewolf looked back at me ready for round two.

After the battle was won, and I will not go into the details because of how long it was, I was tried and aching, who knew that one lone shadow...thing would be so easy to kill, but at the same time hard. I watched as the headless shadow beast, slowly disappeared into thin air. I found out that cutting the heads off of them killed them, like a zombie with a bullet to the brain. Falling on one knee with my blade keeping me up, I panted hard as sweat poured down my face and arms.

"Brandon!” that was Twilight! Looking back, I saw her running with the rest of the group, also Princess Celestia and Princess Luna was with them as well. Ten guards each surrounded their princesses as Twilight ran up to me.

"I...I told you to stay inside!” I growled at her slightly as I stood up.

"I had to help in anyway I could.” She told me. "Luckily we didn't come across any of those...things.” I nodded, glad for that.

"What are they anyway?” I asked looking to the rulers of Equestria in hopes that they at least knew.

"We have no idea what sort of beasts these things are.” Celestia answered my question as I groaned and shook my head.

"Guys look!” Rainbow Dash cried as we all looked to where she was pointing.

I growled softly as I brought my sword up, the guards came up on each side of me, forming a wall. I looked on each side, no doubt they were going to help a least try to keep their rulers safe. Coming toward us were many of those beasts that I had just fought. If one was bad enough...I counted thirty. They stood still, growling and snarling toward as for a moment as I gripped my blade all the tighter, but then they stopped, looking back and bowed their heads before splitting up, making a sort of path. They all fell to one knee as they looked down, as their leader, their master slowly made his way toward us, my eyes widening as I saw who was their master.

It was the Alicorn from my dream, the smaller one, and the one who was bloody! But now, he seemed calmer, more...sure of himself. With eyes half closed, and head held up high, he slowly made his way in front of his pack as they all then piled behind him.

"Ah...” his voice sounded charming in a way, I guess maybe, a little thick. "The Princesses of Equestria, it honors me to meet you two face to face at long last,” he then did a sort of bow, out of respect? No, I think he was mocking them in a way.

"You must be...Darkness then, I presume?” asked Celestia as the male Alicorn smiled, a soft chuckle escaping his lips.

"So you remember my name, indeed, I am even more deeply honored.”

"What sort of madness is this?” Luna demanded. "To attack a village such as this!”

"What else could've I done to get you both here?” Darkness answered with a tilt of his head. "Plus...my Dark Beasts have been hungry for a battle. Who was it that defeated the first one that I sent in here...was it you?” he turned right at me as I flinched back, holding my blade up more tightly. "Yes...I can see it in your eyes, the anger you felt when it attacked your friend hrm... though a mere human, you must be stronger then you look.”

"When it comes to my friends,” I spoke pointing the blade at him. "I will fight to the end of the world!”

"Such passion, such dedication!” he laughed heartily at this. "Maybe when I'm king, I'll allow you to become my Beasts sparring partners?”

"You king?” I answered as I smirked. "Fat chance of that happening!”

"Oh but it will,” he answered looking toward Luna then. "My, it has been a while...hasn't it Luna?”

"What?” she asked as Darkness smiled.

"You do not remember me; I guess not, after my sister fused herself to you, you didn't really remember much of your time on the moon...did you?” Sister...did that mean...? Son of a bitch, this guy was the brother of Nightmare Moon?

"So you've come here to try and rule over the ponies of this land?” Celestia stepped in, in front of her younger sister. "Is that all...or do you wish revenge for your sister's downfall?”

"Oh I will get my revenge for her death, that I promise you; but yes, I have come for your crowns; so please,” he held out a hoof. "Hand them over.” The guards beside me tensed up as they spread their wings ready to attack the black Alicorn before them. I gripped my blade tighter, even though I was tried, I would not back down. I saw him look from the princesses downward, toward me...no...behind me. Looking back slightly it was Twilight that he was looking at, I saw him smile softly as I backed toward Twilight more, glaring at him all the harder.

"And who is that young Unicorn behind the human hrm?” I felt Twilight move closer to my legs as I also brought my body close to her, ready to defend her if the need came. "Now, now, I shall not harm the lady human,” he told me was I watched him though narrowed eyes. "But I say we have a little contest.”

"What?” I questioned as he smiled even wider.

"As the rulers know, back in the old world, males would fight for the right of the female they both wanted. I can see this Unicorn being a perfect queen for myself and the new world I shall bring down to this land. Fight me for her hoof.”

"And if I refuse?” I asked him as he smiled, looking at one of the Dark Beasts as it nodded and barked out slightly. Hearing the sound of struggles, I looked over and gasped as well as everyone else as three Beasts came out, each holding one of the Crusaders. "You bastard!” he smiled even more, my rage building slowly as he moved over to Scootaloo as he held a hoof out, his horn glowing as well as the hoof as I tightened my blade ready to attack when...

"Wait!” we all turned down to Twilight as she looked down for a moment then up to me. "Brandon...you have to do it.”

"Twilight...” I spoke softly as I knelt down as she held me close to her in a hug.

"I'll be fine...in case you can't win...” she told me softly. "But we can't risk those kids being hurt...” I nodded to her, kissing her softly for a moment and then hugging her tightly to my body as I closed my eyes and then slowly stood up. Looking back at Darkness with narrowed eyes, I slowly made my way past the guards as they too backed away. The Beasts backing away, making a large circle, blocking anyone from helping me; as Darkness slowly made his way in the circle as well. He stood taller then me as I said, no doubt was stronger ether, and since I was tried already, I knew...I just knew this was not going to end well. Bringing my blade up, holding it before me, I closed my eyes as I steadied my breathing before slowly opening my eyes; the fight for my love...was about to start.

Charging at me at full speed, I grunted as I stood my ground until the last second, jumping to the side as I slashed my blade along the side of his body, but for some reason, my blade did not cut into his body, but grazed along side it, small sparks were seen as my eyes narrowed in rage. I saw him look toward me with a grin as his front legs hit the ground, his hind legs slamming into my chest causing me to cry out in pain as I was thrown into the air. I think I did a few flips as I landed hard on my back, the sword stuck in the ground beside me. I saw him land on the ground as he stood up tall, his head up as his grin caused my rage to increase more as I stood up at once and took my sword up. But I fell forward on one knee as I gripped my chest. I think he might have broken a few rips, fuck...no I would not lose...I couldn't lose!

"Yes...bow before me like a good follower!” I heard him laugh loudly. "Soon all will bow before me!”

"Not a chance!” I screamed running as I let loose a battle roar with the blade behind me as I jumped in the air, the blade shining even in the dark as I stabbed it forward. But he was not there.

Again I felt his hooves hit my chest as I doubled over in his forearm as blood splattered out onto the ground before me from my mouth. I slowly looked to my side to see him holding me with one arm, the other back as he punched me in the face hard. I saw the ground as I was slammed toward it, my vision become red as I spat out more blood. About to stand once more, I yet out a scream as I felt his hoof slam onto my hand, breaking the bones underneath it, the sword then being thrown away.

"Brandon!” I heard Twilight scream as I was lifted up in the sky. Opening my eyes slowly, I saw that it was his magic, blackness all over my body as he smiled and leaned closer to my ear.

"She is mine now.” And with that he threw me toward my friends as I rolled, the world around me spinning.

I let out a pain groan as I was rolled onto my back by Rarity, trying to say something to me but I couldn't hear her. But I heard the scream of twilight as I looked over to see one of the Beasts holding her, but also holding the other smaller mares. But soon they released them as they came running toward me to see if I was fine.

"L...let her go...” I groaned as I pushed my friends away and got to my feet before falling forward once more on my knee. "I...I'm not done yet!”

"Even though you are beaten to a bloody mess...you still fight?” my eye twitched as I felt the blood flow down the side of my face as I huffed and groan trying to stand up once more but failed horribly as he smiled. "You know...I'll make you a deal human, soon Twilight here will be my queen, but I'll give you as many chances you want to try and win her back.” I glared harder at him, as I stood up, grabbing my blade with my left hand and screamed as I ran toward him, ready to attack when with a burst of black light, he and the Beasts, as well as my lover; was gone.

"No!” I screamed as I fell forward on the ground; my sword leaving my hand as I stared to punch the ground. "No, no, no!” soon the lost of so much blood was too much, and as I tasted blood, I fell forward...and blacked out.

"We can't just do nothing to help Twilight!” inside the princesses castle, myself with my five other friends, were inside what seemed to be a planning room, a large table with the map of the land laid out. I was lucky that my wounds were all but healed, a few bruises left on my sides, but nothing I couldn't handle. I couldn't see their faces, for my eyes were closed as I leaned on the wall away from them, my arms crossed as my sword in my hand as I tapped the tip of the sheath on the wall behind me. Rainbow Dash went on. "Just who is this Darkness guy anyway Princess Luna?”

"He is as he said he is,” I heard her speak as she let out a sigh. "When Nightmare Moon fused with my body, I was given the memories of her as well as her to mine. It seemed that they lived on the moon their whole lives; they don't even seem to remember how they came to it. Her brother controlled the dark side of the moon, that's why his power was so much stronger in the dark he made.”

"Can't we just use the Element of Harmony on him like we did with Discord and Nightmare Moon?” I heard Pinkie Pie ask as I heard the soft sound of Celestia.

"I do not even think the Elements could even be used on him. He is unlike anything you six have faced before.”

"So we do nothing then?” I spoke up opening my eyes looking at nothing as I saw from the corner of my eye all of the ponies looking at me. "We do nothing and allow him to just do what he pleases?”

"I did not say thatBrandon...but our choices right now are limited to what we know and what we can do.” I scuffed and looked away at them. "Brandon, we all want to bring her back, but we have to think this though!” moving away from the wall I uncrossed my arms and placed the sword on my back, strapping it on as I left out of the castle, using the ring to bring me back to Ponyville. As I made my way though the street, I thought hard onto what I could do to stop Darkness. I being stronger was one option, but how could I gain that much power in so little time... that's when it hit me. That vision I had, the other black Alicorn, maybe...maybe I was looking into the future somehow, and this Alicorn could save Twilight! But...he looked so much like Nightmare Moon...could it just have been her reborn as a male...? Stopping for a moment, I turned toward where I could see the dark forest calledEverfreeForest. Somewhere in there...Nightmare Moon's old castle laid there, waiting for the echoes of footsteps once more. If I was going to save Twilight...I had no choice but to go where the battle took place, and prayed I could find some sort of clue.

The forest was indeed cruel, looking at the weird plants and at times the weird creatures that lurked in the shadows. Using my white blade, I slashed some vines that were in my way, truly, I didn't know how long I was out here...hours maybe...I felt the weakness in my knees as I fell over. I softly brought my fist to the ground, cursing myself for being so weak, if only I could find a place to rest...maybe for a few hours...looking up, I was shocked to find myself in front of a castle, that was not there moments ago...I know that for sure. Although, it was getting pretty dark out, dark clouds loomed over me as spots of rain were seen hitting the ground. Getting my feet, I made my way though the open, partly broken double doors as I made my way inside.

Looking up, I noticed a few holes in the roof, not enough that I would be wet, that I was glad. Finding my way to one of the many fallen pillars, I brought my sword down beside me, and lent my body back on it. Leaning back as I hugged my knees together. I brought my forehead toward my knee and held myself in what to me seemed like a fetal position. When I dare opened my eyes once more, I saw a large picture, in the dark it was slightly hard to see, but remembering the magic of the blade, I pulled it out, and at once it shone brightly. Moving closer to the painting, I was shocked at what it was; Nightmare Moon.

The princess of the night wore what seemed to be a type of armor that matched what I had seen in illustrations of her. Her most wicked looking piece of armor was that of a blue helmet that reached down most of her neck with her long black horn sticking up out of it. Her cutie mark was identical to that of Luna's, only the dark blue night sky part of it was instead a pretty purple. Lastly, her tail and mane were very unlikely long to me, constantly billowing and moving just like that of Celestia and Luna. Each is a deep shade of blue and filled with shining stars like the night sky. In fact, her mane and tail looks more like the night sky than Luna's. I held the sword up over my head as if it was a lantern, looking at the picture for only a moment before turning to go back to my spot I was just at. Keeping the blade out as I slowly closed my eyes.

I felt a shiver ran though my body as it woke me up, it was still dark, not a lot of time past no doubt. Looking around I saw the old leaves pick up as the wind grew stronger and stronger, I stood up, blade out and ready as the sound of steps were easily heard behind me; spinning around, standing before the door...was Nightmare Moon herself. Looking at her, she looked just like her picture, the cat like eyes looking down toward me as she inched closer and closer. She seemed ready to strike at me, no doubt being in her castle without her permission, so I did what I had to do. Spinning the blade as she stopped, I brought the tip toward the ground and dug it in, the sound of the metal hitting solid ground easily heard, as I then went down on my right knee, my left arm over my chest and head bowed as I held the sword's hilt with my right hand.

"It is an honor to meet you malady,” I spoke out while still having my head down. I heard the sound of her hooves not moving, but I could see that she was right before me; for her long legs were within my eye sight. But what I couldn't understand was why could I see though them?

"You do not fear me?” her voice, it didn't sound all that anger at all like my friends led me to believe; had she changed?

"Why would I fear,” I answered still with my head down. "The one who brings such wonderful nights for many to enjoy?” she didn't answer me, her hoof, also see though, touched my chin, I thought it would go though, but it was solid enough that she could lift my chin for me to glaze into her eyes.

"You...enjoy my nights?” she asked me as I nodded my head softly at her. When she backed away I stood up, sheathing my sword as I looked up at her. "So many years have past...and you are the first one to ever say that out loud...”

"I am deeply sorry that many do not enjoy your nights as you wish for them to,” I told her as she looked back at me after looking away, was she...crying? "Though many can see the world for what it looks in the day, only a few can gazed out into the perfect world you make with the light of the moon.” her eyes softly closed, I saw a single tear escape her, could ghosts cry, I guess so. "Malady, are you...a ghost?” she reopened her eyes to look at me as she motion for me to follow her as we walked around what was left of her castle.

"No...I am not truly a ghost of the dead. Though my body is gone, my sprit lingers on in this world.”

"But why Princess of the Night?” I asked as she went on.

"It is said, that when the spirit lingers on, it is because they have unfinished work in the land of the living, I do not truly know what my duty is at the moment, but I'm sure I will find it...and may the gods above forgive me for trying to take over this world by force...by my own stupidity.” I turned to look at her and then came to her front as she stopped; I took her hoof in my hand and shook my head.

"Do not say that malady; you felt you were not being giving enough credit for the work you place on this world. Though Celestia is known a bit more because everyone is up in the day and sleep at night, just think; why do ponies sleep at night?” she didn't answer, but I did for her. "It is because your nights are so claim my princess, without those claim nights, we would not sleep.”

She looked down at me, her eyes that seemed evil and vile, were now soft as more tears flowed down.

"Thank you...” she whispered softly. "I...I did not think of it like this before, you have opened my mind to a new sort of life for my nights. May I know your name Follower of the Night?” I nodded while crossing my arm over my chest once more and bowed slightly.

"Brandon Casey your highness,”

"I thank you then Brandon Casey, now; may you tell me why you are out here all alone?”

I started to tell her my story on how I came to Equestria; she listened, and only stopped me when she learned that Twilight was my lover, one of the very ones who caused her to be as she was. I was somewhat surprised when she did not bid any hatred to my girlfriend, or to the rest of my friends. I even told her of her so called brother, hoping that he truly wasn't, but she sighed and nodded her head.

"Darkness is truly my brother,” she told me as I looked away. "We both found ourselves on the moon when very young, we do not know how or why. He made the dark side his home, and me, the lighter side. I am deeply sorry for him and what he had done so far.”

"Is there anyway you can help stop him?” I asked hoping for a bit of hope. But she shook her head slightly.

"Not in this sate or form,” she told me. "My soul is weak right now, with all the time I spent outside of a body. Just talking is taking a toll on me.”

"Then I am deeply sorry for causing you a great deal of trouble.”

"No, don't be,” she smiled softly at me. "It is good...to have a friend to talk to now at least.”

"There just...” I sighed and closed my eyes. "There just has to be a way for me to become stronger to stop Darkness!” I punched at the ground hard as I glared down at it. "I refused to think that this is over like this!”

"There...may be a way.”

"Huh?” I asked looking up at her.

"It is risky, and it may cost you and mine own life, but it might just be enough to send Darkness back to the moon, for at least another thousand years.”

"I'm willing to do just about anything,” I told her. "Please...tell me.” She looked into my eyes, no doubt seeing the truth in my words.

"Very well...now listen carefully...”

Chapter 8

Twilight POV:

The soft bed I laid on, the designed of the wall painted with different pictures I have never seen before, these things couldn't help me to see past knowing that I was chained to the very bed I was laying on. Lifting up my right arm, I saw that my hoof was wrapped in a cuff that made it impossible to leave the bed, unless I some how cut my arm off, now I wouldn't do that until it was much needed. Thinking hard, I tried to call forth the magic I held once more to try and cut my bounds, but once more; failure was all that I was given. I let the arm fall back to the bed as I curled up, trying to stop the sobs from leaving me as I knew that I was trapped, trapped in a castle that Darkness, this Alicorn that came to take over my home, would also try to make me his wife. I closed my eyes as I thought of all my friends back home, what were they doing, trying to find a way to rescue me, I hoped not...I couldn't stand to see them get hurt for my safety. But I knew...I knew they would try anyway, and none more then Brandon.

Brandon...I wonder how he's taking it. When I saw him fight Darkness, it was like he was different, I never seen him so mad before, and seeing him bleed...bleed to keep me safe...oh Brandon please be safe. The door of my room opened as I winced and looked, seeing one of those Dark Beast walk in with a tray of food. Placing it on the bed, it gave me a small growl, ordering me in a way to eat. Last time I refused, they forced me to eat it, so not wanting to chock this time, I nodded and slowly ate the food I was given. It was not poison or had any magic in it, this I could tell, but still; if this Alicorn thinks that he can butter me up to make me fall for him...he was sorely mistaken.

"You may leave now,” I looked up from my food to see him walk in, I looked away, I didn't want to see that smug look he gave every time he saw me. The beast grunting and then leaving, closing the door as the sound of the male's hoof-steps easily heard. "And how is our dinner my love?”

"I'm not your love,” I answered with harshness in my tone. "And I never will be!”

"That human will never make it here in time you know,” he answered tilting his head to the other side. "And even if he did, I have an army of Dark Beasts, if he could barely hold back one...how will he do with hundreds of them?”

"He will find a way,” I whispered softly. "He and my friends will find a way!” he sighed slightly as he moved on the bed I was using, his hoof under my chin as I jerked away.

"My dear Twilight,” he spoke softly. "Don't you wish to be a queen though?”

"Not to you,” I answered with venom in my voice.

"Oh but you have no choice of the matter,”

"And why not?” I demanded as he smiled.

"As we speak, five of my Beasts are off to gather your friends, what is a wedding...without witnesses.” I jerked to look at him as he smiled. "And if you do not wed with me of your own free will...well...I guess every time you say 'no' one will fall.”

"N...no!” I cried as he chuckled softly, moving closer to kiss my cheek as I was about to move away but he held my muzzle in a good grip with his magic.

"Remember...” he told me in a whisper in my ear. "Every time you say no...” I closed my eyes as more tears leaked out as he kissed along my cheek, his vile tongue licking my chin and then capturing my lips in his.

The tears came out faster as I was forced to kiss him back, in fear for my friend's safety.

"My Lord Darkness,” he pulled away as I looked away for a moment, wiping the tears away, looking back to see a Dark Beast wearing black armor, his best warrior to my guess.

"What is it commander?” Darkness asked moving off the bed.

"We have gathered the other ponies of wished you asked for, all unharmed, well for one. The rainbow color one put up much of a fight then we though...we had to knock her out.”

"Understandable,” Darkness answered. "You did not kill her or wound her badly?”

"She shall live, she is awake and all of them, even the small dragon are tied up in the grand hall.”

"Good,” I heard him answer. "Get the wedding starting then.” He turned my face to him again and kissed me softly on the lips. "Do not take too long getting yourself ready my dear, soon you shall be Queen of Equestria, and the era of forever nights will start!” he chuckled darkly at this. "My sister's dream of nights forever coming true at last, and if you do well in the wedding, your friends shall be spared to be your slaves. Even that human, unless he ran hiding!” again he laughed as he left the room, the Beast also leaving as the door closed loudly behind them as I buried my face in the pillow and cried loudly, of course it was muffle, but I'm sure someone was listening.Brandon...please hurry...

I was glad that he did not make me wear any sort of dress for this, it was bad enough that I had no choice but to marry him in order to keep my friends safe, but I did not want to look the part in the slightest bit! I was unchained, but one Beast, one on each side of me, and one in front and back of me made it clear I would not be able to run. My horn covered with something that made magic impossible. The grand hall was a plain grey color, maybe a little more dark blue, but overall grey. A long red carpet leading from the door, to the Alicorn I was about to be wedded to stood out the most from the room...save for my chained friends. looking to the left, I saw them each lined up, a guard on each side of them as Rainbow Dash tried her best to bite the chain off. When she turned to look at me, she stopped. Her mouth wording out 'no', the others the same as well.

"Twilight whatever he said he would do to us, don't worry about it, just don't do this!” I saw Spike, tugging at his single chain around his neck as I shook my head.

"Spike...please don't...”

"Twilight, don't you dare do this to ya'll stuff!” Apple Jack cried out stomping her hoof. "You know you don't want this!”

"Darling, this is not to be!” Rarity called out. "This doesn't have to be your fate!”

"Twilight...” Fluttershy whispered, Pinkie Pie holding back her tears before they started to flow as she cried out loudly. Knowing that there was nothing they or I could do to stop this. Now standing beside the male who were to be my husband, I couldn't look at him as I just looked down. Somepony was reciting the marring vows, I heard him say his parts as I said mine, and when it came to the part I feared most, I swear I could HEAR him smile.

"I do,” he sated with pride as the question came to me, if I wished to be his wife. Time coming even slower, I closed my eyes tightly, hearing my friends trying to get me not to say it, my mouth opening slowly to form the words. But before I could even start, the howling of pain and a small explosion rocked the room. "What is the meaning of this?!” Darkness demanded as the guards beside my friends ran toward the door, my friends and myself looked to each other for a moment and then toward the door. More howls were heard, but soon, all was silence. Did they kill whoever caused the interruption? "You, open that door and see what's going on!” the Beast nodded his head and went toward the door, but before his shadow paw even touched the door, it exploded causing it and the others around to be blown back, becoming nothing but shadows, showing that they were also gone. The dust slowly cleared as I saw what 'killed' the Dark Beasts, walking out of the dust was another Alicorn, this one almost as big as Princess Celestia herself! Though this one was male as well, the coat was as black as Darkness, but it also held the feeling of Nightmare Moon as well, he wore no helm, allowing the black mane that was flat that grew until it hit the end of his neck. His tail also dragging along the ground as well a bit; walking forward, the black chest plate was seen on his chest, bore a symbol of what seemed to be a half moon, half sun. Going though the moon/sun was what seemed to be a sword, black eagle wings spread out on ether side of the moon/sun. On his legs, as high as his knees, spikes were seen along the side, giving them a more sinister look. The eyes just like Nightmare Moon even, cat like with the strange blue hue where it would be white. Eyes half closed as if bored, he slowly made his way up the walkway, before stopping halfway there. I saw Darkness slightly smile as he left me to walk up.

"My dear sister!” he cried. "Or should I call you brother now that you have gained a new body?”

Was this truly Nightmare Moon, had she somehow came back and stole another's body!?

"You are just in time, I know I am about to marry one of the ones that destroyed you in the first place...but she is something else though!” the larger male didn't say anything, was she...he going to keep his or her old name?

"You will stop this madness now Darkness,” the voice was male, very deep, but it held something I knew I heard before. "Before I make you.”

"Stop?” Darkness asked in confusion. "Why should I stop?”

"I am giving you a choice,” he spoke again. "Release Twilight Sparkle and her friends before I make you...” Darkness snorted slightly.

"Then you are not my sister are you?”

"Oh but I am,” this voice did come from the larger of the two, but this one was one I knew all too well. The Alicorn closed his eyes as his shadow grew upward, before floating above him...was Nightmare Moon!

She looked just as I remembered her, looking to my friends I saw their equally shocked looks as Darkness seemed to take a step back.

"I understand now,” Nightmare Moon spoke. "That this is not the way for the night to be loved; forcing them will only add fear.”

"Ha!” Darkness shouted back. "You think I want these fools to love the night? I've love the darkness, and shall rule with the darkness and make sure all fear it so none may try and take my throne!”

"So this was your plan the whole time then brother?” she asked as Darkness only smiled. "It pains me that I will have to fight you, so I won't; this pony who had willing gave his body, so that my power runs though him. He will fight you, and stop you!”

"This pony, ha! I've had hundred of years to train in my magic, though your knowledge may help him, I have experience!”

"Then you have nothing to worry about...Do you prick?” the unnamed Alicorn smiled as Darkness glared at him.

"Why you! How dare you disrespect the soon to be king of Equestria?!” The Alicorn only softly chuckled as Nightmare Moon returned to his body once more as he raised his head as if smelling the air. "Tell me your name, so that it may go down in history as the first to fall under my power!”

"You wish for a name?” he asked looking toward him with a small smile. "Fine...you may call me...Eclipse.”

Why was this pony allowing Nightmare Moon to use his body, could he really stop Darkness, could he truly be here to help us...or to rule?

"Well then Eclipse!” Darkness horn glowed a deep black. "Prepare to die!” He shot the magic toward Eclipse who simple brought a large wing out and waved though it as if it was nothing but air. I saw Darkness eyes widened as the larger Alicorn still held his bored like eyes. Roaring Darkness ran toward him, horn out ready to stab him as he just waited, standing still. He looked to me for a moment as I flinched back, a smile forming on his lips as he winked at me before jumping up, and slamming himself down on Darkness's back. The scream he made, it made my bone melt a bit as Eclipse got off him and kicked him toward the wall. Looking at my friends he walked over and stood before them all, they all shook in fear of what he might do as he brought a wing up, and slashed at their chains.

"Go to Twilight, quickly!” he ordered as they all ran toward me.

"Twilight are you okay!” Pinkie Pie asked me as I could only nod slightly.

"Whoa who is this guy?” Rainbow asked as I shook my head.

"I...I don't know.” We all watched as he came up to us, looking down at all of us.

"I killed many of those Beasts,” he told us looking at us. "Make a run for it, no doubt Celestia and Luna will be here soon.”

"A...alright,” I answered to him. "Thanks...for saving us...but who are you?” he gave a small smile and winked at me again, for some reason it caused me to blush.

"Forget about that!” Rainbow cried. "Let's just get the hay outta here!”

"I must agree with her!” Rarity spoke as I turned to them. "We must go darling;Brandon must be coming to help out as well!”

"R...right,” I nodded to them as they all started to leave, Eclipse standing before me still as I walked up toward him. "Who are you...?” I asked as he leaned down, bringing a hoof to his chest plate as it slowly disappeared, and I gasped what was behind it.

Brandon's necklace! The sliver chain hung loosely over his chest, the design of myself, the purple gems, there was no doubt that it belonged to Brandon...but if that was the case...? I slowly looked up as the one before me smiled lightly.

"I will always keep you safe Twi...” he whispered to me as my voice broke slightly as I touched his new face with my hoof.

"B...Brandon...?” I whispered.

"Twilight! Let's go hurry!” we both looked to see Spike waiting at the door, waving me over as the male before me looked down to me.

"Go Twilight,” he whispered. "I'll deal with Darkness.”

"But...how did you...?”

"I'll explain later, now go; hurry!” I nodded quickly, running around his body, looking back at times watching him watch me, as the chest plate went back on he turned to where he had thrown Darkness, hearing a gargle groan as the true brother of Nightmare Moon slowly stood. I gave one last look to Brandon, before running to catch up with my friends.

We made it outside, I knew at once we were in Everfree Forest, at point truthfully, I didn't know.Brandon was right though, soon the Princesses landed before us, each garbed in armor of gold or black, with many guards following behind as they too landed.

"Twilight!” my teacher cried as she ran up to me. "Are you alright, is everyone alright?”

"Yes Celestia,” I nodded my head. "We are all fine.”

"And what of Brandon?” Luna asked as she walked up. "He ran off early yesterday, no doubt to try and save you!”

"We didn't see him,” Spike answered next.

"Do...ya'll think Darkness got him first?” Apple Jack asked as no one dared answered. Should I tell them? Tell them that Nightmare Moon fused with Brandon's body just as she did with Luna? When I was about to tell them, the sound of brick breaking was easily heard as we all looked toward the castle, seeing Darkness fall from the large hole as he stumbled and crashed hard on the ground. Something large and black flew out and landed just a few feet away from Darkness, it was Brandon!

The Princesses were no doubt ready to attack when I stopped them.

"W...wait!” I cried as they looked to me. "He is a friend! He was the one who helped us!”

"What...truly?” my teacher asked me as I nodded, looking over at Luna, I could see her face, worried spelled all over it. "Sister, what is it?”

"I feel Nightmare Moon within him.” She spoke. "I will never forget that feeling...”

"Nightmare Moon?” Celestia gasped slightly as Pinkie Pie walked up to her.

"Yeah!” she cried out. "We all saw her come out of his body; she's helping Eclipse as well to stop Darkness!”

"But why?” asked Rarity as she looked as we all watched Darkness, who's body was bloody slowly stand up. "Why does she want to help us now?”

Brandon's POV:

Looking at his form, the form I caused with the new power flowing within this new body, I knew now...I knew that the dream I had a few nights ago was truly a vision. I was somewhat glad that the princesses weren't going to attack us both, this was a battle I had to do alone, and I didn't want them being caught in the crossfire. Darkness body bleeding, his eyes twitching in pure rage as his breathing was hard and heavy.

"What's the matter?” I asked with my half closed eyes. "Getting tried?”

"Shut up!” I softly chuckled at the rage I knew he was feeling, he use to think that he was all powerful, but now, he was nearly beaten to a bloody mess like he left me in; it was kinda sweet in a weird sort of way. "I swear I will kill you, and Nightmare Moon as well, that traitorous bitch!” I slowly shook my head; I guess I had to end this now. Rearing up on my hind legs, my horn slowly glowed as the magic. I saw Darkness take a step back as he fell backwards, no doubt ready for the last blow, but before I could release the magic that would send him off; pain shot though my body. Crying out I fell back on my legs and clutched with my hoof to my chest as I walked backwards.

"N...no, not now!” I gasped before falling forward, I could see Darkness confusion, but he saw his chance and then, with his horn glowing, disappeared in the night with his magic. "D...damn it!”

Brandon I'm sorry... I heard Nightmare Moon within my mind. I tried to hold out as much as I could, you must stop or else this may kill you!

"Brandon!” I looked over slowly to see Twilight running over to me, a soft smile spreading over my muzzle as I watched as everyone else's eyes grew wide in shock.

I was surprised by how small she was compared to me now, I mean, really I bet she could lay on my back no problem now.

"Twi...are you okay?” I asked her as she stopped a little away from me and nodded her head.

"You...you came just in time.” I smiled and nodded, looking up as I saw how my friends slowly made their way toward me.

"Brandon, is that really you?” I heard Apple Jack ask as I nodded my head slightly.

"Hey AJ,” she flinched when I used the nickname. "It's really me.”

"My stars!” Rarity gasped as she looked at me. "If it wasn't for the armor, you would make a very dashing looking Alicorn!” I softly chuckled at my fashion friend, knowing that she had, and maybe still did have a crush on me.

"I know he's so big now!” Pinkie Pie ran up and bounced on the stop. "And strong too, I mean did you see the way he cut off his chains, like Hiya! And then poof they fell off like butter on toast!” I was glad that my friends weren't scared of me, even if they knew that Nightmare Moon was within me. Though I saw the look Celestia and Luna was giving me. My friends also saw the looks and slowly backed away as I stood up, sighing and puffin my chest out.

"Celestia...Luna, before you say anything, may I please speak on Nightmare Moon's behalf?” they gave each other a quick glance, but nodded all the same. "The reason she was the way she was, was because she felt that no one enjoyed her nights, because of us sleeping and not being out and about. Luna, you know as much as I do now how you felt when you thought nopony truly enjoyed your night's right?”

"Yes I do,” she answered with a soft nod as I went on.

"She wishes to help us,” I told them looking at each of the ponies and Alicorn. "She told me that you two made hold the power to take her spirit out of me, to give her a real body once more.”

"We do,” the white princess answered with a nod. "But...how do we know that Nightmare Moon is not just deceiving us so that she may return to her old ways, or even side with Darkness for all we know?”

"If that is the case,” I answered walking forward abit. "Then I will take the fall for that.”

"Brandon!” I heard Twilight call out as I looked down at her.

"That will cost you your very life,” Luna spoke, not liking the idea of killing her first friend. "Do you truly wish for that to happen if she turns on us the moment we give her what she wants?” I didn't need to think of my answer.

"Yes, I know the risks and I'm willing to take them.”

"Very well,” the older of the two answered with her eyes closed. "Everyone step back.”

They all did as they were told, Twilight not moving at first, but I gave her a warm smile and ushered her off.

"I'll be fine,” I told her softly as she could only nod. I don't truly know what happened next, I felt myself being surrounded by this weird feeling, before something being ripped out of my body, the pain...it was unbelievable! So much in fact...that it cased me to black out.

When I woke up I blinked a few times to see that the sun was hitting my face. Groaning I sat up and rubbed my eyes, when I opened them, I smiled as I saw my hands, my human hands. Clenching and unclenching my hand a few times to make sure everything was working I looked around to see that I was inside my home.

"Ah, I see you are awake now Follower of the Night.” I slowly looked over to see the one pony I thought I wouldn't see when I first woke; Nightmare Moon. This time I could see her fully, not though her, it seemed the spell worked and she was back fully. I smiled slightly, after sharing a body with her for almost two days, I felt a certain bound with her, not the kind me and Twilight had, but a bound all the same. The only thing that changed was her eyes; they seemed to be glowing with a light purple, much better then the cat like eyes from before.

"Nightmare Moon?” I asked as she raised a hoof.

"Please...call me Moon; I am no longer a nightmare.”

"As you wish...so the spell worked I'm guessing as I am here and you are there.”

"Yes,” she answered with a nod. "The spell worked, I am back to my own body once more...because of you.”

"Hey I promised I would try and get your own body back,” I told her remembering the promise back at the castle. "And I never go back on my word.”

"And for that I thank you.”

"And the two princesses, how are they taking it, I mean...you being here and all?” she looked outside for a moment as she thought before answering.

"They told me that for now, I would be watched, just to make sure I am not just lying to gain their thrust. It may take a hundred years or more, but soon, maybe they'll consider me as their sister as well.”

"I'm sure they will,” I answered her as I sat up on the bed, the blanket falling off leaving me shirtless. I was about to grab the blanket to cover my scars, when I noticed something, I had no scars!

Touching where one of my newer scars were, in the middle of my chest, it was smooth, not ragged like it use to be, did that mean my eye...now...I could feel it, oh well; beggars can't be choosers I guess.

"I thought I give you a small gift for helping me,” I heard Moon as I looked toward her. "Though I wish to get rid of the scar on your eye, my magic is somewhat limit because of Luna and Celestia.” I nodded my head.

"What about Twilight and the others?”

"The others are going back to do what they do,” she answered me. "Twilight is out for some food, you have been sleeping for nearly a week.”

"A week!” I cried as I sat right up again.

"Yes, taking me out of your body took a lot more on your body then I thought, for that, I am sorry.”

"At least I'm not back at Earth,” I spoke after a while as I sighed. "And Darkness?”

"Hidding no doubt,” she told me. "The damage you gave him was bad, simple magic will not heal them faster; for now, we may rest peacefully.”

"But he will be back?” I asked as she nodded.

"He will be back,” she agreed. "But next time, I shall fight, even if it means that death shall be his reward for what he has done.” She stood up and then came to me placing a soft kiss on my cheek. "Thank you once more Brandon,” she told me. "You gave me a second chance at life, for that, I am entirely grateful.”

"Hey, think nothing of it,” I told her. "Just do me a favor, and don't go all evil on us kay? I rather keep my life as well.” She softly chuckled but nodded all the same. After she left I thought it was a good time to stand and walk around some. Yawning loudly I went toward the bathroom, but stopped as I saw something. Walking backwards I brought my left arm out and pointed it to the mirror...to see that something new was added there.

The marking of a half moon half sun was colored on my arm, the sword from my vision and from when I was Eclipse easily seen, as the black eagle wings were spread out wide. I traced my other hand over the mark, which I then knew was a Cutie Mark, the words of the book I read coming back. As the human race and pony, Unicorn, and Pegasus race grew closer and closer together, some humans were given Cutie Marks. This was not rare, since many other races that were able to live in peace with the ponies also grew Cutie Marks because how they were almost pony like in a way. I guess becoming a pony was enough for me to get my own Cutie Mark, or was it...did I truly just become more and more like a pony before then, but somehow I just gained it like that? I wasn't really sure how this whole Cutie Mark thing worked...but man would the girls get a kick out of this when they saw it! Giving my Cutie Mark one last look, I looked around and found some clothes to wear, this time finding that Rarity did in fact make clothing out of black for me. Putting them on, I looked around once, finding my necklace that given to me as I slipped it on. Looking outside, the sun was shining, a bright and sunny day I had woken up to. But I knew, that soon true darkness would soon come; but when it did...I would be ready for it.

Chapter 9

A little over a month had passed since Nightmare Night, this would be marking my full second month while living in Ponyville. Within this time span, Darkness had not shown his face anywhere or any of those Dark Beasts as he had called them; this worrying myself and my sisters greatly. By now I had grown use of now knowing I was a prince now, though only my friends, or should I say closest friends knew of my new title. I was glad that they had kept their word of not saying anything to the others until I felt I was ready to be addressed publicly about my new role. Fall was fast approaching as well, the lush green I would see on the tree slowly turning into different colors of red, brown and gold. Twilight couldn't wait, for her heat was also coming up as well, saying she truly wanted to know if we could produce a child together. It was almost funny when I would hear her count down the days, as if nature could truly be counted like that. Though on the outside I was smiling at each of my friends, each day passed, I grew more and more wary of how not a single word of Darkness had come to anyone's ears. What was he planning, was he still going to try to make Twilight his queen? Or would he just kill us all? I doubted he knew I was Eclipse, so maybe I could use that to my side when we fought next.

I had grown stronger too, not in magic wise, for I still had a long way to go, the best I could do right now was pick things up with the magic I had gained. No I had grown stronger in the way of the blade. Finding some old books that the human of old would use to study from old masters, I learned quickly different styles; I think the best style for me was of course the one I've been using, using only the blade I held. But since also having the double hidden blades I had made for Spike, which Twilight made him give back after Nightmare Night, I also tried to train with them. I think I couldn't fight with them, but it would make a nice surprise when I was disarmed of my main weapon. Over the last couple of weeks, Twilight's brother Shiny Armor came to me to teach me how to be a captain, how to command any ponies that I would have to watch over and keep in line. He also gave me a ring that allowed a shield of short to appear when I need it. All I would have to do is slap it with my other hand, and the magical barrier would release the shield within.

So far the Princesses had yet to tell anyone other then my friends who knew that I was now a prince, and I was truly glad as I said. I still didn't truly like the idea truth be told, I mean really...a human prince of Equestria? Sure I would soon be able to transform into my Alicorn self in the coming years...but I don't know. It was pretty cool being one; but I like my human self better. It was me being human that allowed Twilight to fall for me. Speaking of which, I had yet to see my girlfriend since she left this morning, saying something about a book she wanted to get from somepony; hrm, wonder when she'll get back.

At the moment I was reading a book, a bit of more history about Equestria when I thought about Twilight. Putting the book down I stretched and then stood up and left out of our home. A few clouds in the sky, making same places dark because of the patches of clouds covering the sun. I didn't even take a few steps, before seeing Twilight trot over to me.

"Hey Twilight,” I called to her as she came over and jumped onto my chest. I smiled as she nuzzled my cheek a bit, and then she kissed me. What I didn't see coming was how she pried my mouth open and slipped her tongue into my own mouth. Sure we tongue kissed...but never outside. When she broke the kiss, she had this sort of lust in her eyes as she giggled.

"Hello love,” she spoke to me as I only blinked. "Do you mind...coming with me for a moment, I want to show you something.”

"Uh...o...okay?” I answered her as she got to her feet and walked away, her hips swaying softly as I followed behind.

Taking me out of Ponyville, I looked around, where was she taking me? When I looked back to her, she was on her way into Everfree Forest.

"Twilight wait!” I cried running after her, it was a good thing I had at least one of my hidden blades on me. As I ran on toward her, she seemed to run as well. Still running, I had to wonder what it was she wanted to show me, and what was with her...was she going into heat already and wanted to have a little...fun away from others? I soon found her; she was in an open area. She was standing before me, smiling widely at me as I came over and bent down to catch my breath a bit. "Okay what do you want me to...?” I tilted my head as I looked behind her. Four small black...things stood behind her in front of a tree. They stood like ponies, but they were all black having a slightly curved horn and bug wings, they reminded me of Alicorns, but I had never seen anything like this before. Along their backs were these blue top, even their tails seemed to be bug wings in a way, they also seemed to have holes in their legs; big ones too. Fang like teeth showing as they snarled lightly at me. They moved out of the way as I saw...Twilight?! She looked bad, slightly beaten as she slowly looked up, her eyes growing wide slightly.

"Brandon...no...a trick!”

"W...what?” I moved closer and then stopped as I heard the laughter of the 'Twilight' behind me. Slowly turning away from the black bug Alicorns, their blue covered eyes were it would be white and white pupils' beasts. I watched as the Twilight that brought me here grinned almost evil like as I took a step back holding my hands up ready to fight. "Who are you?!” I demanded in a harsh tone. Again the imposer laughed as a large green wall of flames covered her body; I backed away a bit, covering my face from the intense heat coming from the imposer. When the laughing stopped I removed my arms from my face to look who had truly brought me here.

Whoever she was, to me she looked maybe taller then Luna, not as tall as Celestia, her body as black as those small things behind me, her fangs just as sharp. She seemed to have more holes along her legs. Her bug wings much larger as well as her 'tail' as well. Dark blue hair covered a bit of her face and went down her face, a sly grin showing from behind the hair; her green and grey like eyes looking right at me. Her horn, longer then those of the smaller one of her behind me as she chuckled softly.

"Well,” she spoke in a voice I already didn't like. "Seems Twilight here has found herself a nice little human lover? By the way little Unicorn, he is a great kisser too.” Again she snickered as I glared harder at her.

"Who the hell are you witch?!” I demanded again, about to reach for my sword, when I forgot I forget it at home. Fuck, I hope the blade inside my gauntlet was good for fighting! Again she chuckled softly, taking a step forward me as I took a step back, the sound of hissing behind me made me stop as I looked back, one of those things held a horn under Twilight's chin, looking to stab her if I tried anything.

"Oh! Where am I at today?” she smiled as she raised a hoof to her chest. "My name is Queen Chrysalis, queen over the Changeling race!”

"Well what do you want with me and Twilight?” I asked her, slowly bringing my hand toward my ring hand just in case I was attacked.

"Well...truthfully I would just do what I wanted to you...but it seems Darkness has other plans for you two?”

"Darkness?!” I cried as she softly chuckled.

"Why yes, after that fight with that Alicorn her brother fused with, he was left in very bad shape. Teleporting himself away, he found himself before me, he told me of his plans to rule over Equestria, and I decided to aid him. He promised me all the food my long subjects need, in return, my aid in the battle to come!” I grinded my jaw tightly, at least he didn't know that it was I who was that Alicorn that kicked his sorry ass. "And as for Twilight, he's been working on a spell...to make her more...likeable toward him. And you, well...he just wants to kill you so that Twilight doesn't have anything to break free of his spell.”

"So you brought me here to kill me huh?” I asked, my hand pressed over my other hand, about to press it at any giving moment. She rolled her eyes and shook her head.

"It would be very simple for me to yes, but he wants the joy to watch your blood spill. So, you can come the easy way...” she stomped her hoof to the ground as more of those Changelings came all around us, forming a large circle as they snarled and growled. "Or the hard way.”

I softly chuckled while closing my eyes, flexing my fingers a bit, I brought my right hand up and slammed it on my left hand, right on top of the ring Twilight's brother had given me. A light purple light surrounded my left arm as the small black freaks jumped back in fright as a shield, looking much like Shiny Armor's Cutie Mark came over my arm, when I brought it to my chest, it covered the whole arm as I smiled and flicked my hidden blade out.

"How about my way?” I then turned and ran toward Twilight, Smashing one of the Changelings in the face as it screamed slightly as I kicked the other two away, stabbing forward I stabbed the last in the chest as it too screamed as I slapped it with my shield. Bending low to the ground, using the shield to cover my body and my body covering Twilight, I watched as the Changelings slowly came closer, my eyes scanning the area for any means to escape. Finding none but where I came in, I cursed myself. I would really have to fight them all to get out of here with Twilight.

"Get him!” Chrysalis ordered as they all jumped to the attack. I roared out a battle cry as I brought the shield out and threw many of them to the side, kicking and stabbing as much as I could, but it proved worthless. Many of them started to pile on me, I felt their teeth sink into my skin as I cried out, feeling them sucking the blood out of me. Fucks...were these thing vampires? Soon, in such a shirt time, I felt myself grow weak from blood lost. Falling onto my chest as they got off me, blood dripping down my neck and arms as Chrysalis stood before me. I heard Twilight say something weakly to me, but it was lost to me.

"Blood may not be the food of our choice,” she answered in a whisper to my ears. "But, at least it will do until Darkness rules this land!”

"N...no...I...I won't....allow him to!” I forced out as I tried to stand, but fell on my chest again.

"Oh, but you have no choice dear Brandon. He will be this land's master...and soon the world!” I think I was blacking out, because as I fell onto my side, the world around me started to blacken.

"He better not be dead,” I heard a voice I had not heard in a long time. I softly groaned to myself, creaking a eye open to notice I was in a jail cell of sort, I couldn't really see because of the dark, but I could see that a small light was coming from just outside my cell, the shadow that loom from the light was none other then Chrysalis. I heard her scoff a bit as she then answered.

"I told you he is not dead, so keep that knot out of your mane will you?” I heard a grumble, I knew it was Darkness. "So when are you coming for that Twilight Unicorn? I don't truly understand why you want her.”

"Why I want her is my business only, and to when I'll be there, in the next few hours. That damn Eclipse did a big number on my body, I can't use my magic to the fullest even after all this time!” I snickered under my breath, but laughing hurt me as I groaned softly. I think she heard because I heard a chuckle from her.

"Seems the human is awake, so I shall keep him company until you arrive.”

"Fine, just don't kill the bastard.” And with that, the light was gone. Trying to move my hands, I found them above my head, chained to the wall as I flicked the chains, trying to see if maybe I could rip them off...nope...fuck. I only had a moment to myself, as soon, the damn queen showed her ugly mug before me at the cell door damn grin at on her hunches and grinned that same damn grin at me as I only glared at her. Blood caked my skin; no doubt I've been there for hours so the blood was dried where I was bitten by her little servants.

"Well, morning there sunshine, have a nice little nap?” I spat blood at her feet as she only laughed slightly as I glared harder.

"Where is Twilight?” I demanded softly, the pain making it hard for me to release my full rage on her.

"She is busy waiting for her soon to be king upstairs.” She answered as I glared harder. "Oh don't be like that, soon she will be happy, you want her to be happy?”

"Bitch when I get out of here, I'm going to wring you by your neck!” she only laughed at me as she dragged her hooves over the cell doors making them cling and clang.

"It's too bad Darkness is going to kill you,” she spoke. "I could use a slave like you.”

"I will never be your slave,” I answered her as she smiled.

"Your loss I guess. Well why don't you just sit right there like a good little human, okay?” laughing she left me in the dark as I growled slightly to myself.

Closing my eyes, I slowly started to think on how to escape; maybe I could use my magic? But all I could do was freaking lift stuff up by now, man... closing my eyes I started to call on my magic powers, luckily I guess they haven't thought of me knowing magic so I could use it. Maybe I could find a way to break the bounds. Closing my eyes, I pictured the links of the chains breaking, harder and harder I though at times I had to stop because I grew too weak. But at last, one link broke. With one hand free I sighed and flicked the cuff off with ease, doing the second one became easier since I knew what I was doing. When that came off I grinned; now there was two things I could do with magic! Going to the cell, I tried to see if it was open, nope, oh well. So using my magic I broke the lock off as slowly opened the door, seeing no guards around I made my way down the hall, until I stopped at one cell.

I couldn't believe it; inside the cell...was a human! He too was chained to the wall like I was, his skin darker then mine, I mean way darker; he was brown. His black curly hair was a slight mess, he had some hair on his chin and face as well so I knew that he was at least my age, or younger. He wore what seemed to be a red sweater of sort, it was pretty simple, a faded logo on it that I couldn't see. His black jeans also faded as well as his white shoes. I unlocked the door at once, hoping that this guy was not dead, why had Celestia and Luna sent a human here? I would have to question them on this later, bringing a few fingers to his neck, I sighed as I felt a pulse, I then brought my hand over his eye lip and pulled them open; before snapping them back into place, this causing him to stir slightly.

"H...huh...what the...?” he slowly opened his brown eyes to look at me as I smiled softly at him. "A...a human, whoa man, I really thought I was the only human here!” I chuckled slightly at this, thinking almost the same thing months ago.

"Well, your not, you got a name?” I asked him as he nodded.

"My name is Devon, you?”

"Brandon, now hold still alright?” he seemed confused as I brought my hands to the link that held the cuffs together, thinking hard I broke the links as his hands came free.

"Whoa, how'd you do that?” he asked watching as my hands stopped glowing.

"Magic, anyway, lets go. I need to find someone before we leave!”

"What about that weird horned bug thing?!”

"You mean Queen Chrysalis, one I THINK she's an Alicorn, sure looks like one, and two, don't worry about her for now. Right now we need to find Twilight.” He had no idea what I was talking about, but nodded all the same. As he ran down the hall, we found a few small poles, thick enough to use as weapons as I gave one to him. "Alright Devon, before we go any further, I gotta know, how did you get down here?”

"Okay it's like this, I came here a little over a week ago, this big black horned wing think, I think that queen chick called him Darkness, came out of nowhere when I was on my way to work, grabbed me and brought me here. Told me that I had to be a spy to get some chick named Twilight and I'm guessing you're the only Brandon around here right?” I shrugged.

"Seems like he still wants us, well me dead and he wants Twilight I know that for sure...alright keep going.”

"Alright, so I was like, 'no way man! I don't know what you're plan is!' and then he threw me down here.”

"Huh, alright. Well just to tell ya, that I'm glad you didn't join him, he's trying to take over this world you know.”

"Yeah I found that out when I was dragged down here, so what's your story, why does he want you dead?”

"Well for one, he wants my girlfriend, that Twilight girl you overheard about, to be his queen. Seems he found a way for her to love him, and by killing me, he thinks of killing and way of her returning to normal.”

"Well that sucks,” I nodded my head at this. "So this Twilight girl, she hot?”

"Yeah she's a cute Unicorn.”

"Wait...what?”

"Heh...” I rubbed the back of my head as we got to the only door out of the cell room. "You see, we are in a whole new world as you may have guessed. The Earth ponies, Unicorns and Pegasus, and as well the Alicorns are like the humans of this world. There are also dragons, hydras, and other beast you don't want to meet...well I guess Spike is a cool dragon to hang around with.”

"Whoa, whoa, whoa back up a sec though!” I gave him a wary look. "You're...dating a Unicorn?”

"So? She found no barrier to love me, same with me; so why not? Why you got a problem with that?”

"Nah man, go for what you know; so I'm guessing you're a furry then?” I rolled my eyes at the term he used, Furries being humans who loved humanoid animals or just loved animals...in more way then one.

"Yeah I guess so, anyway look, we can talk later alright?” he nodded his head slightly, his curls bouncing. "Just follow my lead, don't stray to far and try not to make any noises; alright?” he nodded sharply once more as we made our way at the door, slowly opening it as I looked around, and monition for him to follow.

Where ever we were, it was still within Everfree Forest that was for sure, as I saw the forest though a closed window. Moving as slowly and as fast as we could, we would stop at any new hall way to see if it was cleared. We had a few close encounters with the Changelings or Dark Beasts, but they didn't see us. Opening one room, I sighed a sigh of relief as I found that my hidden blade was there as well as my shield ring. Giving Devon the ring for him to use, and how to use it and call it back, I slipped my blade around my wrist to see if it would work finding a metal pole and using magic to sharpen the edge and mold the bottom to make a handle, I also handed that to him, which he took and put the stick down. At least armed with some sort of weapons we made our way out again to try and find Twilight.

I placed a hand to his chest to stop him as I saw two Dark Beasts talking; one was heavily armed with a huge blade and armor, no doubt the captain.

"Is the Unicorn secured?” he asked in a hollow deep voice.

"Yes sir,” the second much smaller one spoke.

"Good, double the routes on the second floor just to be safe, we don't need that Nightmare Moon traitor and her puppet pony to catch us off guard again!”

"Yes sir!” and with that he ran down the hallways, going up the stair way that was seen there. The captain going the other way as I backed us up and hid ourselves behind a wall as he walked passed us, mentioning for him to follow we tipped toed away and found ourselves at the door where the smaller one went.

"Alright,” I whispered to Devon. "Listen closely alright? I made that makeshift blade as sharp as I could, it will cut, but not that well, those things we just saw, cut the head off alright, and do not let them surround you whatever it takes got it?”

"Right,” he nodded his head as I smiled.

"Good, now watch my back.” I opened to door slowly, peaking around to make sure none was there. Seeing that there was no one there, I flicked my wrist for him to follow. Bad mistake, as soon as we were a few feet away, the door slammed shut as growls were heard. "Oh...fuck...” going back to back with Devon, he slapped the ring as the shield came up, I flicked my blade out as six Dark Beasts surrounded us, the hall was very wide, so we could have room to fight. Pressing into each other's back, I felt Devon slightly shake as I looked to him. "Relax alright; I've got your back.”

"R...right yeah!” he nodded his head as I nodded back.

"Think of this as Left 4 Dead, only us two left, and we have melee weapons to take out these zombies.”

"'cept, these guys are built somewhat like Tanks!”

"Guess we'll just have to hop around and smack their head off huh?” I gave him a small smile as he looked back at me and shook his head.

"If I die and you live, I'm so gonna haunt you!”

Twilight's POV

Once more captured, this time not in such a nice place. I watched as they dragged away my lover toward the jail cell as Chrysalis spoke of how she couldn't wait for the world to be under new control, did she not know that if Darkness got his way, there would be no love in the world! Meaning no food for her of the Changelings?! I hoped Brandon was okay though, hoped that he got out somehow to tell the others where I was to help me. I couldn't even use my magic; something was covering my horn to prevent me from casting any spells. And Darkness was coming to do something to me...I just knew it! Curling up in the bed I was given, not as large as the other one, but enough to hold my body, I closed my eyes and just prayed that this was all just a dream.

I was awakening maybe over an hour later when the sound of fighting was heard, did Brandon come? Was he alone or was he with help?

"Devon duck!” I heard him cry out, Devon, who was Devon? I heard the sound of a thud and then a second voice.

"Holy crap! How the hell did you do that?!”

"Don't know, heat of the moment! Stay on your toes!” I heard the sound of the Dark Beast roaring as they trampled their feet's,Brandon also yelling as more thuds were heard. A loud crash was heard as I jumped, and soon, nothing but silences, did he win...did they lose? I got my answer when the door was broken into as a Dark Beast was thrown into my room; head clean off as it slowly disappeared. Looking up, I saw Brandon in the doorway, looking in the dark before his eyes fell to mine.

"Brandon!” I cried as he came running over as he pulled me into a hug.

"Twilight...oh god...” hearing his voice made me so happy, this was the second time he saved me, and I really hope the last. Looking into his green and scar red eyes, I couldn't help but be proud he was my lover. Looking over, I saw...a human, where did he come from? And he was so much darker then Brandon...did he get brunt or something?

"So you're Twilight huh?” he asked walking up as I saw the shield Brandon was given by my brother. "Heh, for a horned pony, you're kinda cute.” I think I felt a blush come on as I looked away slightly as he laughed. I felt Brandon took a hold of the chain that held me, his hands lightly going black, before he broke them off. Helping me to my feet he knelt down and looked at me in my eyes.

"Are you hurt?” he asked me as I shook my head. "Good,” he then took the thing off my horn as I shook my head. "You think you can teleport us out of here to Ponyville?”

"I...no, one pony to one place is one thing, but three; I don't think so.”

"Damn,” he cursed looking away. "Guess it's the old fashion way huh?”

"Looks that way,” the second human spoke. "By the way, names Devon, nice to meetcha,”

"Uh...like wise.” I nodded to him as Brandon stood up and went to the window, standing back and then kicking it hard, the glass shattered but didn't cut him as he looked down.

"There a bush down there to break our fall.” He told us "We can jump from here and make our...” the sound of a loud horn was heard as we all looked up. "Fuck, guess they know we're out now, come on we gotta do this now!” before any of us could move, I gasped and went behind Brandon, he also turned and took a step before me, pushing Devon back closer to me. Standing before the doorway...was Darkness.

He looked just the same as last time, but his claim eyes, were now filled with rage. Dark Beast piled in front of him as I heard Devon gulp slightly.

"Devon...” he whispered as I looked from Brandon to Devon. "Pick up Twilight and jump...run as fast as you can and do not stop...”

"B...Brandon!” I cried out as he looked to me.

"Twilight, please...you know Everfree Forest, I'll hold off Darkness, you get help, now go!”

"I don't think so, she is mine!” Darkness charged at Brandon as he too charged forward, jumping up and landing on his back, bringing the hidden blade to the back on his neck as the evil Alicorn screamed in pain.

"Go now!” he screamed at us as Devon picked me up while struggled as he jumped out of the window. We both yelled before hitting the bush, but no wounds were given. Looking back up at the broken window, I heard crashing up from above;Devon pushed me as he started to run as well.

"Come on, we gotta go now!” I didn't move for a bit, but when I did I ran off, tear falling down my face, hoping that Brandon would be alright.

Brandon's POV

I was thrown into the wall once more, groaning I tried to stand back up, but was kicked in the gut as I spat out blood.

"Oh, I'm going to enjoy killing you human!” he then stomped on my back hard causing me to cry out in pain. "No one is going to save you now you hear me!” I was thrown to a table that was in the room, the wood breaking under my weight as I coughed and splattered out blood. I then...started to laugh. "What is so damn funny?!” he screamed at me as I rolled onto my back and kept on laughing.

"Truly...I think it's just the shock my body is going though...with all the blood I've lost so far...” I then looked over and saw that Queen Chrysalis was also watching, no doubt ready to see me die. "I remember you telling me...that blood is not yours kinds first choice of food...what is the first?” if I was going to die, might as well know that right?

"Why it is love of course!” she smiled evilly. "I wish I could eat your love, or Twilight, it's almost as powerful as Shining Armor's was, maybe more!”

"Wait though...” that didn't make sense at all. "But...if Darkness is going to take over the world with fear and all that...where would there be love?” her smile went away at once, Darkness must have saw this because he stopped glaring at me to look at her. "I mean, ponies all over the world will be fearful, not a single one will love another, meaning you will lose your one food source and soon your race will die out!”

"Don't listen to him!” Darkness demanded. "I can force ponies to love each other fro your food!”

"But that won't be real love will it Chrysalis?” I smiled, hell if I was going die, might as well make this dude even more pissed right?”

"Silence!” his horn started to glow as I was lifted up, about to be thrown somewhere else, when a sound was heard, I couldn't caught put my finger on it, but soon I was dropped as Darkness was slammed into the wall; hard.” Looking at what hit him, I could only see a large boulder, looking at the window, I noticed a large hole now, and how did I not hear that? Soon the cries of warriors were heard as Celestia guards flew in, Chrysalis backing off before she too disappeared as the Dark Beast attacked the guards. I felt someone land beside me, looking over to see Shiny Armor there as his horn glowed with aura.

"Hang on,” he told me as two guards with wings came over, each taking my arm and flying me outside as he used his magic to float down. As I looked outside, I saw many cannons pointed at the castle, I didn't know if it was Chrysalis's or Darkness new one, all I cared about was getting as far away from there as possible.

"How...did you get here?” I would have thought it would have taken longer, Twilight only being gone for only ten minutes. Shiny Armor came over to me and brought me to a log as I grunted, holding my bleeding arm as he brought another Unicorn over as it looked different from the others; a healer no doubt.

"Fluttershy said that the Twilight you were following looked odd to her, she got to Rainbow Dash who flew to us saying that something might be wrong, when we got to Ponyville and noticed you had not returned or Twilight, we knew something was wrong and came here as fast as we could.” He looked toward the north. "Twilight is now back in Ponyville with the others and that human she was with, she is safe now...don't worry.” I nodded my head, glad that was the case. Groaning as I felt my bones being healed, after I was as healed as I was going to get, I stood up slowly with the help of Shiny Armor. Calling over two guards, he ordered them to help me back to Ponyville, and also station more guards around the village.

Hours pasted, I was now in the doctor office getting patched up some more, I winced when the doctor tapped my sides, my rips on my right side were broken, and magic would not heal them, only time.

"You'll need to slow down some Brandon,” he told me as I sighed. "That means no fighting, got it?”

"Yeah, yeah,” I answered slightly as he only frowned.

"I mean it now, you're even lucky you are alive, do not test fate lad!”

"I know, I know,” I told him as I slowly got off the bed I was sitting on, holding my side with my left arm as I slowly brought my shirt on. Slowly walking out, many ponies were worried about how close Darkness truly was, though the castle was now grounded, many guards were seen walking the street for a bit, they scoped the area of Everfree Forest. Darkness was gone again, but we knew he would be back.

Sighing softly I made my way out of the doctor office as I then started to walk slowly though Ponyville, I must have really gotten stronger if I didn't get knocked out by Darkness this time. Stopping for a moment I looked down at my hands, clutching and unclenching them as I sighed. I needed to learn more magic, it was truly the only way I could hold him back until everypony knew of me being an Alicorn. Humming a small song I just made up, I slowly may my way toward my home when I heard some chatting of the Cutie Mark Crusaders.

"Well if you an't got a Cutie Mark you gotta join our group as well!” it was Scootaloo who was speaking as I peaked around and saw Devon looking down at them in confusion.

"Ya, it will be a whole lot of fun to try and find a talent fer you!” Apple Bloom answered next as Sweetie Belle just nodded.

"And since you are staying with my big sister, I can come over and make you our cape!” I could see the newest human of Equestria start to blink in utter confusion as I made my way over.

"Girls are you bugging him?” All three turned to me and then gave a yell of happiness as I came over to me as I went down on my knee and patted each of their heads slightly.

"Brandon are you okay? I mean you looked pretty messed up!” Scootaloo told me as I slightly nodded.

"I'm fine,” I answered nodding again. "Now what are you girls doing?”

"Oh!” Sweetie Belle answered. "We want Devon to join us, we would show him what a Cutie Mark is, but um...we don't have one.” I nodded and looked up to Devon before showing him my own one. Nodding I placed the shirt back on right as I looked to him again.

"Might as well join them man, they won't stop bugging you until you agree.” Looking down at the three I saw what seemed to be a halo over each of their heads as they grinned wide at him as Devon sighed.

"Fine I'll join.”

"Yeah!” they all cried. "Another human member!”Devon looked up at me as I only chuckled.

"So you got a talent or something?” I asked him as the three girls looked to him as he thought. All of a sudden he snapped his fingers, bringing both his thumbs out as he said.

"I make juice!”

Okay I knew once he had that that I would have a what the fuck look on my face, hell event he girls in front of me held that face for god sake!

"You...make...juice?” I repeated as he nodded.

"Damn good juice too, here I'll show you!” he then left for a shop as we all waited. I looked down at the girls as they only looked up at me as well, still slightly confused until later Devon came back with five glasses of red juice, at least I hope it was juice. We each took a glass as he lifted his up and drank his down in one gulp, I took the next one, sipping a bit as the girls soon drank theirs as easily as fast. My eyes widened, this was...the best juice ever! I had never tasted anything quite like it before! The others girls seemed to like it as well as they were asking for more.

I no doubt could guess what his Cutie Mark was going to be. It kinda made me laugh thinking about it. Looking away for a moment, I just hoped that this small peace and laughter we were having, would last for a while.