> At Least My Daughter Is Happy We're Here > by Gravestone > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Prologue > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello, my name is John Grimm or just Grimm and I would like to tell you about the adventures my daughter and I have had in her favorite TV show. But I think We should start at the beginning. I am a former CIA Black Ops I was recruited just out of High School. Don't believe me who cares you ain't got the security clearance to know the real truth so there. As I was saying, I was recruited out of high school due to some unique skills some that could be criminal. Oh, you want an example ok how's this then, there was a former fellow student who was an egotistical self-absorbed Grammar Nazi who found himself in Guantanamo Bay, not the prison, the Bay face down. Now let's not talk about that we are here to talk about happier things. One of mine is the day I met the love of my life. We kind of bumped into each other. Well, we actually bumped into each other which caused a domino effect having the two of us and fifteen other people fall into the River Thames. Unfortunately, one of the those who fell in with us just happened to be named Elizabeth Alexandra Mary AKA Queen Elizabeth II. Yeah, not one of my better days at work. Sorry again but you don't have the security clearance to know why I was there, hell not even the President has that level of clearance. Back to the story, it took over a month for the guys back home to quit telling me if I wanted to get the queen wet I could've used my fingers instead of the river. Oh God, I'm sorry I'm so sorry um, forget that last part I said. Dear, Lord there's not enough brain bleach in the world to get that image out of our heads. Now, where was I oh yeah meeting the love of my life? It was amazing we hit it right off as the great Gump would say we were like peas and carrots. And after a short year of dating, I popped the question, and she said no. While laughing at me she showed me a calendar and the days date, it was National Opposite Day. So when she said no she meant yes. I swear this woman will drive me to drink. The news of our engagement reached my superiors, and they weren't happy. They were telling me things like it will interfere with my work or some other BS. To be honest, I wasn't listening I was just picturing her on our wedding day and more importantly the honeymoon. And again one year later we are married. I still worked for the Company but more with the Think Tank Boys. Still had a few field assignments I like before I had complete authority. I chose who lived and who died. Enough about that dark stuff. Now it was exactly eleven months later that she told me the wonderful news. Yep, you guessed it I was going to be a father. yeah, she was going to be a mother but I was going to be A FATHER. You know Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pop, Papa, Pa, and the one hundred other ways to say it. (FYI there are 100 different words for father) So we skip ahead nine months and there is my beautiful wife in the delivery room screaming at me. Saying things like if I ever touched her again she would castrate me with a chainsaw. Did I forget to mention how much I love this woman? But, they say nothing is ever, ever easy. And most of all nothing ever goes perfectly according to plan. You see there were complications with the birth and the doctor told me they could only save one of them. I asked what my wife said and of corse, she chose the baby. So here I was holding the two most precious lives in existence my hands. I held my wife's hand as the doctor delivered our new baby girl. With tears in her eyes, the woman I loved more than anything said she was sorry for not being here for us and she slipped away. At that exact moment when my wife passed my baby girl began to cry. At that moment, I swore to the heavens above I would love my daughter twice as much as any other parent would. Deciding to put the wellbeing of my daughter first I took early retirement with full benefits. But, holding a security level higher than the President made my a possible risk to National Security. Now saying that I know things. But some of those conspiracy theorists aren't wrong (Cough) JFK assassination (Cough, Cough) Area 51 (Cough). With the help of some High-Ranking Officials and maybe a little blackmailing, on my part, we were put in the Watch. This consisted of having six to eight CIA and or FBI agents shadowing us 24/7. If you think about it was like having our very own heavily armed entourage. Time marches on six years to be exact and my little girl introduced me to something that both of us found enjoyable. A cartoon show called My little Pony Friendship is Magic. I know what you're thinking an Ex-CIA killer watching a show for little girls. Well, I say this to you shut up. Becuase I can find out who you are and where you live. And I won't make it quick and painless. Bwahahaha So for six years, we watched every episode. I was introduced at season two but went back to season one and played catch up. Life was good for us but nothing last forever. It seems the new heads of the Agency didn't,t like pay for my retirement and I was to be liquidated. A heads up by some friends made it possible for us to disappear. Unfortunately, I taught most of the guys that were looking for us. And the inevitable happened. It was around dinner time I knew something was wrong because our neighbor's dog normally barked at this time and there was no sound. So taking my daughter to the safe room I was about to close the door when it happened. The explosion rocked the whole house smoke filled everywhere. The safe room's door was turning red hot from the heat. I knew it was only a matter of time before the unthinkable would happen. Holding my baby close to me I told her to close her eyes and think of the happiest place she could. Think of Ponyville of Equestria of all the ponies we know and wish real hard and don't stop no matter what. The door began to melt from the intense heat letting flames and smoke into the room. Hold her close I closed my eyes and prayed that it would be quick. Then I heard a voice it was muffled at first but it became clearer it was my wife. "My love, do not fear for my final gift to you is for our little Cheyanne Autumn's dream shall come true." After hearing those words I began to succumb to the smoke but then there was a bright flash then darkness. I only began to regain conciseness from my daughter's voice laughing and crying out in joy. > Chapter 1 So We're Ponies Now > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "YESYESYESYESYESYES YEEEESSSSSSS we're ponies and we're in Equestria and this is Ponyville." Those are the words my ten-year-old daughter kept repeating for thirty minutes while bouncing around me. Looking down at her I let out a small laugh seeing her so happy. But in the back of my mind, many questions kept coming to the surface."HOW THE HELL DID WE GET HERE?." Looking around I saw we were just outside of the town. Taking a deep breath, I called my daughter's name "Cheyanne, honey, sweetie, Cheyanne, Cheyanne Autumn Grimm," Hearing her full name she stopped what she was doing and stood right in front of me. "What is it, daddy? "She said looking up at me with the biggest smile and emerald green eyes I have ever seen. "I know you're happy that we're here but we have to stop and think we don't know if we're in the show or someplace else plus if this is the show we don't know what has happened so far," I said looking down at her with a mixture of fear and anger. "Okay, I'm, sorry daddy." She said while lowering her head with her eyes closed sniffling. Lowering my head I nuzzled the side of her face." It's all right you did nothing wrong and I shouldn't have raised my voice like that." She giggled raising my head up I looked at her. "Are you all right now sweetie?" "Yeah, I'm, okay daddy," She said look up at me. Suddenly her eyes and mouth got enormous. "Da Da Daddy you're not just a pony your an Alicorn!" She screams. Looking to my sides I see a pair of wings and looking up taking my front hoof to my forehead I can feel a long, horn." Well, what do you know? You're right I'm a what was it called again?" "An Alicorn." She says with a little giggle in her voice. With a gasp, she screams." If you're one, then I can be". Turning her head to her side her words fell short as she did not see any wings on her side. "Awww!, come on that's not fair I'm just an earth pony." She said with a hint of sadness in her voice. Looking closer at her I noticed on the top of her head the was a small horn.Chuckling to myself she looks up at me with one of the most adorable sad expressions I have ever seen. Clearing my throat. " You may not be an Alicorn but you're not an earth pony either." With that, I took my front hoof and touched the top of her head gently bumping the tip of her horn."It looks like you're a unicorn, you know what that means don't cha?" With a twinkle in her eyes and a big smile on her face."I'm a unicorn I can do magic." Her smile got even bigger and I swear I heard her 'SQUEE'. Getting my girl's attention again, "alright no more horsing around."Stopping to roll my eyes and shake my head for that stupid pun I just said."Anyways we should head into town to meet the locals and find a place to sleep tonight." We started our trek into town looking at all the different ponies and buildings.Something odd caught my attention real quick everypony we passed by bowed.leaning down to my daughter's ear whispering."Honey, why are they doing that? " She giggled at my question then said matter of factually." Because you're an alicorn daddy and that makes you a prince.OH if you're a prince that makes me a princess." She lets out another squee. I just roll my eyes,"sure thing princess. Do you know where we can get some food and a place to sleep?"I said still smiling at her actions. "No, but she might know," Cheyanne said with a smile on her face. "Who might kno." I didn't get to my question finish when a pink blob lands right on my face knocking me on my ass with a thud. Hearing my daughter laughing loud and hard at my expense was not helping my mood. Using my front hooves to pry the pink from my face I set it down on the ground.Looking back up at me is the pink party pony herself.With a smile, she began to talk. "HimynamesPinkiePiewhatsyoursIneverseenyourintownbeforeIknoweveryponyintowndoyouwanttobefriendsdoyoulikepartiesdoyoulikecakewhatsyourfavoritecakedoyoumuffff." Placing my hoof over her mouth to answer you questions." Yes we are new here motioning to my daughter and to answer your other ones yes we like parties and we both like red velvet cake and most importantly yes we would like to be your friends Ms. Pinkie Pie." My daughter looks at me with a tilt of her head. "How did you know what she said, daddy?" She asked still confused." I couldn't understand a word she said." "That's simple years of practice of listening to a bunch of different peo ah ponies talk all at once," I told her with a slight smirk on my face. Clearing my throat to get both of their attention. "Now Pinkie it's a pleasure to meet you and your right my daughter and I are new in town.We're looking for a place to get some food and a place to sleep but the problem is we don't have a bit to our names put it simply we're flat broke."I said in a monotoned answer. "Oooh, that's so sad." Pinkie said with eyes filling with tears.A second later she perked up with that big smile of hers."I know my friends can help you out." "Thank you, Pinkie," I said. "If your friends are half as helpful and kind as you I think we will like living here."With that said we were off to meet the pink mare's friends. First stop was Carousel Boutique and the lovely Miss Rarity (remember my daughter and I watched the show) anywho the place looked just like it did on the show right down to the dare I say it those god awful colors. Smirking to myself we made our way inside hearing a bell ring above the door after opening and closing the door. A voice called out from a back room." Be right there." Stepping into view was the pony fashionista herself. I think she didn't notice us at first because she went through her normal routine. "Welcome to Carousel Boutique where everything is chic unique and Magnifique how may I help you?" Rarity said with her posh style of speaking. Looking over to the door seeing her friend."Oh, Pinkie Pie what are you doing here?" "Oh you know I just brought my new friends here to meet you." Pinkie said with her trademark smile. My daughter was the first to walk up to Rarity."How do you do Miss Rarity my name is Cheyanne Autumn Grimm." she said with a cute bow."And this is my daddy."She said using her hoof to point in my direction. "Oh, my what a polite and well mannered young filly."Rarity said with a slight giggle and bow of her own. Turning her attention to me she started to greet me but stopped mid sentence "And it is a pleasure to meet ." Rarity didn't quite get to finish her statement because her eyes grew as big as dinner plates and kind of glazed over. Did you ever see one of those logging TV shows where are the guide just cut the tree and the sound it makes as it starts to fall? Yeah, that's what she did and actually, that was the same sound I heard. "Oh, Great daddy you broke her." My daughter said in a slight huff "No she'll be all right she just fainted". I said with a slight fear and my voice. "At least I hope she just fainted?" I thought to myself. "Do it again that was like so funny Rares was like. How do you do? And then she was CREEEEEEEEEK and then POW that was so funny!" Pinkie said while holding her stomach laughing. "Pinkie I know it was funny but I need you to pay attention," I said is I trotted over to her. "I need you to help me put her on the couch and then I need you to go get your other friends but you have to remember to tell them about me so they don't freak out like Rarity," I told her as she began to help me carry Rarity over to the couch. "Oki Doki Loki" Pinkie said while giving me a salute. Seconds later she was gone and all that was left was a pink puff of smoke in her image. Taking a deep breath to calm myself I begin to look around the boutique on the far wall I noticed a full-length mirror figuring that I'd like to know what I look like. I walked over and began to examine my reflection. Judging by my height I knew I had to be at least one head higher than Celestia. My coat was a jet black as for my mane and tail they were jet black also for my wings as well black. Looking I noticed my eyes they were at least the same color as my original ones ash gray. Deciding to see what my cutie mark was I turned sideways and looked at my flank. Needless to say, I was very confused the mark was a blood red circle like a moon with a black scythe resting at an angle. "Daddy whatcha doing?" My daughter asked as she trotted over to me. "Oh, you know just checking out what I look like I've never been a pony before so I wanted to know," I said is I turned away from the mirror to look at her. "Can I see what I look like?" She asked while actually pushing me out of the way. I stood there and watched as she scrutinized over every part of her body. Her expression fell flat when she looked at her flank and saw nothing. "Awww I'm a blank flank that's not fair." She said as she sat on her haunches crossing her front legs. "True but just think you can go on adventures with the CMC to find your cutie mark," I said to her as I nuzzled her cheek to cheer her up which seem to work. "Do you really mean it that I can go one adventure with Applebloom Sweetie Bell and Scootaloo to try to find my cutie mark?" She said standing up on all four legs with a hopeful tone in her voice. "Yes, I promise just not too dangerous of adventures OK," I told her actually regretting mentioning the CMC. Our conversation was cut short by the door of the boutique slamming open turning both of our heads in surprise we saw the rest of the main six standing there. The others except Twilight stood there looking at my daughter and myself with their mouths agape. "Pinkie I was in the middle of a very important experiment white you bring me here?" Twilight said while attempting to straighten out her mane which did kind of look disheveled. Without saying a word Pinkie used her hoof to turn Twilight in our direction the moment her eyes laid upon us she stopped talking. "Wow, Pinkie I thought you were just joking about a new alicorn," Rainbow said as she flew up close to me and started to hover around. "This is totally awesome hey Twi I thought there are only four alicorns and all of them were princesses?" Rainbow said as she continued hovering around me check and me out. "This is impossible how could there be an alicorn stallion I've never heard of one. tThe princess I have to write her a letter right now." Twilight said as her right eye started to twitch. "Excuse me I think it would be best if we all calmly sit down and try to relax because it appears that a few of you are going to end up like Miss Rarity here," I said getting their attention while gesturing with my hoof to Rarity who still is passed out on the couch. Looking over to where I was pointing the girls saw their friend laying on the couch unconscious. Forgetting everything else they rushed over to her side trying to revive her. After a few minutes Rarity started to stir. "Oh my darlings what you doing here I just had the most amazing dream there was a tall handsome stallion standing in the middle of the boutique." Rarity said as she laid on her trademark flamboyance. "Rares that wasn't a dream 'cause he's standing right there." AppleJack said as she motioned with her hoof in my direction. Rarity sat up and looked with shock in her eyes she began to become faint again. "Okay that's it I'm sorry but this may be rude and insensitive to all of you," I said speaking up to get all of their attention. "If you faint one more time and if Miss Sparkle doesn't calm down I will take my daughter and we will leave no ifs and's or buts about it," I said to all of them in a very stern and aggressive tone. "I'm sorry". All the girls said in Unison with their ears folded back on their heads. Closing my eyes and taking a deep breath to calm myself I open them and looked at all the girls including my daughter who seem to be on the verge of crying. "No no no no please don't start crying I didn't mean to yell like that I'm sorry it's just my daughter and I really need some help we need a place to stay and some food," I said as I quickly moved toward all the girls. " You see I'm trying to protect my daughter and everything that's happened is a little confusing at the moment I'm still trying to wrap my head around all of this so please don't cry I'm really sorry," I said is I lowered my head closing my eyes. "No darling we should apologize." Rarity said as she got herself up off the couch. "She's right sugarcube we were all acting like a bunch of fillies." AppleJack said as she took her Stetson off her head and placed it on a chest. "Please forgive our rudeness on how we acted and let us introduce ourselves." Twilight said as she stepped forward."My name is Twilight Sparkle princess of friendship and these are my friends Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and I believe you already met Pinkie Pie." Twilight said as she gestured to each friend who interned nodded their heads. "It is a pleasure to meet all of you this is my daughter Cheyenne Autumn Grim and I am John Grim," I said as I gestured to my daughter and myself.  "What kind of name is John for a pony?" Rainbow  Dash asked. "It happens to be a very good name and besides if it's too hard for you Skittles you can call me Grim," I said to Rainbow Dash with a smug grin. "Hey the names Rainbow Dash, not this Skittles or whatever it is got it buster," She said flying up to my face looking ready to fight.  To defuse the situation I could only think of one thing I reached up and kissed her right on the lips. It was just a quick peck but that action was just enough to cause her wings to stiffen and lock up putting her on the ground with her mouth shut and her eyes open. To be honest I didn't think her whole body could turn that red from embarrassment but stranger things have happened. Hearing the other girls giggling shook Rainbow back to reality she quickly shot out of the boutique leaving a rainbow trail behind her. Laughing I decided I should apologize to her later when she calms down. "So with everyone calmed down is it possible that you ladies will be able to help us?" I said trying to regain the attention of five giggling mares and one filly. "Yes we can help, you and your daughter can stay with me at the library," Twilight said turning around as she still kept giggling. "Thank you, your help is appreciated," I said is I stepped closer to her. "Well if all that's settled I might as well get back to the farm got a lot of trees that still need bucking." Applejack said as she turned to leave. Following her example, the rest of the girls except for Twilight and Pinkie left to go about their daily lives. "Um, Pinkie why are you still here?" Twilight asked her ever so cheerful friend. " 'cause I gotta let Grimmy and Chy know that their gonna have a welcome to Ponyville party." Pinkie said with her over exuberant attitude. "Thank you Pinkie but could you hold off on the party for one day if that's possible?" I said as I walked up next to her and Twilight. "Oki Doki Loki" Pinkie said while giving me her trademark smile. As she turned and bounced out of the boutique. Chuckling I asked." Is she always like that or do I have to worry about her getting worse?" "No that's our Pinkie being Pinkie." Rarity said as she began working on some clothing. "Well, I guess it's time for us to head home," Twilight said with a hint of bashfulness. "Lead the way," I said as I stood by the door holding an open for her. Moments later Twilight was leading my daughter and myself through Ponyville to the famous Golden Oaks Library. And I have to say it lived up to its name it was an oak tree and the bark had a dull gold sheen to it. Making our way to the door Twilight used her magic to open it. "Well, here we are." She said turning around to face us as we all entered the library. Taking a look around the place was a lot bigger on the inside than the outside. I just chalk it up to magic not gonna argue if I can't figure out something magic is the answer. I stood in the middle of the room and watched my daughter as she ran to and fro looking at all the different books and everything else in the room. It reminded me of Christmas when she would run downstairs and be so excited about all the presents under the tree. I had to laugh at how silly she looked. "Spike, Spike come down here we have guests!" Twilight called out up the stairs. "I'm comin', I'm comin' keep your shirt on." I heard a young male voice come from upstairs. Hearing footsteps all three of us look up to see the young dragon Spike as he descended the stairs. "So who're the guests you're talking about?" Spike asked before his attention landed on my daughter and me. "Twilight there's an alicorn stallion in the library." He said as he pointed a claw in my direction. "Yes, I know allow me to introduce Grim and his daughter Cheyenne Autumn." Gesturing with a hoof to myself and my daughter. "Hi." We both said simultaneously to the young confused dragon. Um Hi, I'm Spike, Twilight's number one assistant. He said as he walked closer to me. "Well, it's a pleasure to meet a Spike," I said bringing up my hoof so he could bump fists with it. "High Spike are you a real dragon that's so cool." My daughter said as she rushed up to stand in front of him. Jumping back a little from the surprise Spike smiled and offered a fist bump to her as well. While all of us were enjoying the pleasantries of our meeting, it was cut short by a loud growl. Both Twilight and Spike turned to look at me, but I lifted up one of my hooves in a defensive manner to show that it wasn't me. "Sorry, I guess I'm hungrier than I thought." Came the shy timid voice of my daughter with the biggest blush she's ever had. After all of us laughed Spike when into the kitchen to prepare a meal for all of us. Moments later he brought out four plates with vegetarian lasagna and what appeared to be a dandelion salad. Placing them on the table we all gathered round and began to eat. "Would it be alright if I sent a letter to the Princesses about you and your daughter?" Twilight said between bites of her food. "I don't mind it at all actually I think I'd like to meet them as well," I said after swallowing a mouthful of very delicious dandelion salad. "You meg on turf med ta pifuss," My daughter said while her mouth was full. "Sweetie I can't understand a word you just said, don't talk with your mouth full it's very rude," I said while looking at her. Swallowing her food my daughter looked up to me." Sorry, daddy, I got excited. She said with a sheepish grin."But you mean that we get to meet the princesses?" She said with the big smile on her face. "It's possible but they might be busy right now so we will just have to wait," Twilight said as she materialized a quill and parchment in front of her. Sitting there eating I watched as Twilight scribbled on the parchment hastily trying to finish writing her letter.  I continued my meal as I watched Twilight roll up the parchment and levitated to Spike as he used his magic fire breath to send the letter to Canterlot and more precise to Princess Celestia herself.  To be honest I was actually quite interested in meeting both Celestia and her sister Luna.  More so meeting Luna because due to my job I tended to stay up at night. Thinking we both can have something in common. Finishing our meal I look over to Twilight." So how long do you think it'll take for them to respond to your letter?" I asked while I moved away from the table. "I don't really know it may take an hour or they might respond until tomorrow." She said before a bright flash of light appeared in the room. "Or it might take just a few seconds," Spike said as he began clearing off the table. Running over to her former teacher Twilight embraced her. "Princess Celestia Princess Luna it's so good to see both of you." She said as she pulled away from the sun princess's embrace. "Now Twilight we have told you before you're a princess now you don't need to call us by our titles," Celestia said in her trademark motherly tone. "I know it's just a force of habit but I am getting better I don't do it all the time. " Twilight said as she backed away with a fate blush of embarrassment. After everyone laughed at the young Alicorns embarrassment I cleared my throat to get everyone's attention. Looking back at my daughter I thought it would be best if she wasn't there to hear any of this."Sweetie, I think you should go help Spike with the dishes and cleaning up the kitchen." I said as I lean down to nuzzle her. "But daddy I want to talk to the Princess." She said with a little pout. "And you can but after we have some grownup talk all right?" I said looking at her. "All right I know what grown up talk means it means little kids aren't allowed to know anything." She said puffing her cheeks. Once both of the young ones were safely in the kitchen I turned around to face the three alicorns. "Princess, is there any way to cast a what's the word, a soundproof bubble around us?" I said looking directly at Celestia. She nodded and her horn began to glow gold within seconds it ended. "There I have placed a soundproof spell over the entire room. Now can you please explain why you requested it?" She said as she took a few steps toward me. "I don't want Spike or my daughter to hear what I'm about to tell you and trust me when I say you might not believe what I'm about to say and please hold all of your questions until the end," I said as I ready myself to explain everything that I could. So for the next hour and a half, I explained everything about us being human, earth, my former job, the show, our supposed deaths and our sudden arrival in Equestria. Needless to say, all three princesses were shocked intrigued and saddened by my explanation. Surprisingly it was Luna that's broke the silence. "Are we to understand that you needlessly took the lives of innocents?" She asked me with a hint of disgust in her voice. "No it was not needlessly, they were enemies of my country and if they lived they would've taken the lives of true innocents what you do not understand your Majesties is my world is a world of mostly hate. Hate because of the color of your skin the land you live in or your religious beliefs. Do not get me wrong there are people who show love compassion and kindness but they are far and few. I have seen the hate and evil in man but I've also seen the good and that is what I hope I can show my daughter." I said with a proud feeling in my heart. "But there are a few things that I don't understand?" Twilight said to no one imparticular. "Yes, my former student what is it?" Celestia asked turning to look at Twilight. "I was wondering why Grim appeared as an Alicorn and not some other pony form?" She asked which peaked my interest as well. "Yeah, why is that I know I wasn't some powerful being back on Earth I was was just the best at what I did," I said with a hint of regret at the words I used. "Sister do you believe it is possible could he be the one, she spoke of ?" Luna said looking at her sister. "Possibly everything points to the one conclusion," Celestia said to Luna. I never like it when people talked, about me when I was standing right there so with a little anger In my voiced opinion about it. "This is all well and good but what the hell are you talking about?" I said just a little louder than I wanted. "We are terribly sorry we did not mean to treat you this way," Celestia said as she and Luna lowered their heads. "I should apologize as well for snapping at you like that it wasn't right," I said quickly trying to defuse the situation. As we all agreed that it was a mutual mistake I decided to get us back on, topic. "So you were saying something about a conclusion of some kind?" "Yes, and who is this she you mentioned?" Twilight asked finally getting into the conversation. "Tell me Twilight do you know what the Elements of Creation are?" Celestia asked her former student hoping she would get the answer. "Let's see there's the four basic one's Earth, Fire, Air, and Water then there are the Etherial one's Light, Dark, Love, Hate, Chaos, Order, Time, Space, and Life and Death," Twilight answered feeling proud of her knowledge. "That is correct I see you have still kept up with you studies," She said smiling at her former student before taking on a more stern expression. Yes, you see each element is represented by a different bearer so to speak." "What do you me by a different bearer?" I asked deciding to join the conversation. "That is quite simple," Luna said. "The basic or Material elements are Earth represented by Diamond Dogs, Fire by Dragons, Air by Gryphons, and Water by Serpents but for the Etherial elements, they are represented by a single entity." Looking a little confused I was about to voice it when Luna raised a hoof. "I did say a single entity represents each element is not truly accurate for Order or Harmony as it is called was split into six parts due to the immense power it held only to rivaled Life and Death in its self. But I am getting off track those who represent Light, Dark, and Love are Celestia, Myself, and Cadance I am sure you know who Chaos and Hate are?" She said but the last part she had a smirk showing on her muzzle. (FYI, it's Discord and Sombra.) "Yes and as for Time and Space they were our parents Faust and Solaris Prime," Celestia said continuing where her sister left off. "And as my sister has said you and your friends are the Elements of Harmony which only leaves Life and Death and we believe that you represent both of them, as it was for told by our mother, that the two of one shall come bearing the Moon of blood and the Reaper's Crest." She said point at my Cutie Mark. "Wait, how can you be sure it me and I thought you said Life and Death were separate?" I asked taking a step back from them. "In the beginning, they were separate Entities but chose to become one to achieve true balance," Twilight said with a smile with pride of knowing facts that predated history. Learning all of this I started to feel overwhelmed and had to excuse myself so after Celestia lowered the soundproof bubble I walked outside to gather my thoughts. Standing out there I looked around at all the different ponies that walked by and started to laugh at myself. "I guess it's true what they say you can't escape your past are who you really are," I thought to myself. I don't' know how long I was out there but the feeling of someone sitting next to me brought me back to reality. Looking to my left sat Twilight with a concerned expression. "Hey are you ok, you've been sitting out here for an hour and you haven't moved a muscle," She said in a tone that reminded me of my late wife. "Yeah, I fine you know learning you're the Pony Prince of Life and Death kind of puts a lot of pressure on you," I say half-heartedly. " Okay it's just I came out here to get you because you have to see what your daughter can do," Twilight said in a very excited voice. Hearing that peaked my interest so gesturing for us to go inside I was greeted with an amazing sight there in the center of the room was my ten-year-old daughter with her tongue sticking out levitating not one but two large books and an annoyed Spike. Seeing me she almost lost her concentration but a quick reminder from Celestia allowed her to safely place the books and a much relieved Spike on the floor. "Daddy, daddy did you see did ya I can do magic the Princesses said a probijanee,' She said with the biggest smile she's ever had. "It's pronounced Prodigy my little pony and I believe you're at the same level Twilight was at your age," Celestia said as she came over and nuzzled my daughter making her giggle. "That's wonderful and while you're here I can teach you and your father about magic," Twilight said as she began to hop in place. "Thank you for the offer and I would like for you to teach her but as for me I don't think it's a good idea, don't get me wrong I appreciate it but I have a feeling if I try to levitate something I'd blow it up," I said with a sheepish grin to only have my little girl come over to me. Placing her small hoof on my front leg she looked up at me and smiled. "Oh, daddy, even if your that bad I'll still love you," A collective, Awwwwww was heard from the three mares in the room followed but laughter as I rolled my eyes and pick my girl up in my hooves to hug her. So for the next two hours, we discussed plans for my reveal to Equestria as it's newest Prince although we did agree to omit the part, about Life and Death. To just going with being the Prince or Tartarus and the Elysian Plain. ( The Equestrian version of Heaven and Hell.) After everything was settled Celestia and Luna said their goodbyes and returned to Canterlot. Promising to have my daughter and I visit them in the near future. Deciding that it was late enough Spike went to the kitchen to start dinner. As he did that I joined my daughter on the couch to begin our lessons in magic by a very enthusiastic Twilight Sparkle. Though we had to cut it short because of dinner I'd say we learned a lot well I did it seems Cheyanne fell asleep half way through the lecture. But as we sat there and ate, my mind was filled with many things, about what I learned or will my daughter be safe and the most important. Why do I feel like we're being watched? Outside a shadowy figure peered through the window at the four occupants of the Library to be precise the two new occupants and with a devilish grin this figure it slinked away into the darkness. Only stopping for a moment to speak to its self." So you are the one she chose. The one she gave up her powers for. Well, I do have to admit her daughter is really cute. I guess it's about time for little Cheyanne Autumn to meet her Grandpa." And with that, figure and its mismatched eyes disappeared into the darkness of the night. > Chapter 2 Tour of the Town and Finding Friends > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- After we finished dinner Twilight showed us to the spare bedroom. "Here it is I know it's not much but," She began to say before I cut her off. "It 's fine In fact It's a lot bigger than I would have guessed and Twilight I'd like to thank you again for helping us without you and your friends I don't know what we would have done," I said looking around the room then turning to face her. This action caused Twilight to do a full body blush but the icing on the cake was her adorkable stammering. I couldn't help it I had started to laugh this only made it worse to the point where Twilight was on the verge of tears. I rushed over and nuzzled her cheek making her feel better. Twilight I'm sorry about that I just could n't help myself you looked so cute being embarrassed like that please forgive me?" I asked still nuzzling her. Stepping back she smiles and due to my height, she poked me in the leg instead of the chest. " I forgive you but don't do that again mister or I'll have you clean the library instead of Spike." from the other room, we both heard Spike yell. "Yeah like that's ever going to happen!" We laughed at that before saying good night I turned to see my daughter was already in bed wait for me to tuck her in. "Daddy do you like it here?" She asked a little worried. "Why would you ask me that I love it here as long as we're together," I said as I tucked her in for bed. "Daddy, could you sing my favorite song like you did back in our old home?" She asked while yawning. Nodding I got ready but I thought it would be a good idea to change a few words seeing as we're ponies now. And just like the show music started to play from nowhere. I see trees of green, red roses too. I see them bloom, for me and you. And I think to myself, what a wonderful world. I see skies of blue, And clouds of white. The bright blessed day, The dark sacred night. And I think to myself, What a wonderful world. The colors of the rainbow, So pretty in the sky. Are also on the faces, Of ponies going by, I see friends shaking hooves. Saying, "How do you do?" They're really saying, "I love you". I hear foals cry, I watch them grow, They'll learn much more, Then I'll ever know. And I think to myself, What a wonderful world. Yes, I think to myself, What a wonderful world. Oh yeah. Unknown to me while I was singing Twilight and Spike stood at the door listening to me She had her fount leg wrapped around Spikes' shoulder as he leaned against her. After I finished I kissed my daughter's forehead. "Sweet dreams my angel," I whispered to her as I made my way over to the door only to see those two still standing there. Smiling I brought a hoof up to my mouth in a shushing motion before the three of us left the room. "That was an amazing song it was sad but happy at the same time where did you learn it?" Twilight asked a little excited. "I learned it on Earth it's a song by a man named Louis Armstrong and it was the only song that she could fall asleep with," I said as I made my way downstairs only to forget that it's easier to go up with four legs than down. As I made my way down I lost my balance and slid on my butt, flank whatever you call it and let's just say if Rainbow Dash was here she would have ample ammunition for payback. I didn’t just bounce down the stairs every other step was an unfinished course word. I was just lucky that my daughter was asleep otherwise I wouldn’t hear the end of it. “Um, Grimm can I ask you a question?” Twilight said as she watched me get up from my slide down the stairs. “Well technically you just did but I let that one slide, what do you want to know?” I said turning to look at her with a smug grin. Rolling her eyes she stepped closer to me. “You said it was time for bed but you're down here and not asleep why?” “Sorry about that I should have been a little clearer it was past Cheyanne’s bed time as for me I don’t sleep,” I said before raising a hoof. “ I do sleep but due to rigorous training all I require is about two hours and I’m good for a week.” “But how is that possible?” She nearly screamed if Spike hadn’t shushed her. “I went through sleep deprivation training, I was locked in a room and anytime I tried to sleep they would wake me with loud noises or cold water from a hose after a while I learn to get rest with cat naps,” i said as I made my way over to the bookshelf looking for something to read. “And I wouldn’t recommend it to anypony or thing it kind of messes with your head if you sleep too long you wake up screaming thinking you're dying.” After I found something to read I made my way over to the couch getting myself comfortable before I opened the book I looked at Twilight as she just stood there with her mouth open in shock. “That can’t be healthy ponies need a good nights sleep or they can't function properly my friend Applejack Had that happen to her,” She said finally coming to after that shock. “Yes that would be true in most cases but for me, the opposite is what happens, you see if I sleep for too long I could enter a psychotic state and I would not like to have that happen again,” I said emphasizing the words for her to drop that conversation. Getting the message Twilight nodded and turned to head bake upstairs with a very confused looking Spike in tow. After they were gone I resumed the attempt to read the book in front of me only to have a smug grin creep over my muzzle. "I could have sworn that you returned to the castle with your sister earlier Princess Celestia?" In the corner of the room, the wall shimmered like it was an illusion stepping though was Celestia looking a little shocked and annoyed to see that I knew she was there. Walking over her horn lit up and the same spell from earlier was cast. "So you don't want the others to hear what we have to say I take it?" I asked as I laid the book down on the table in front of me still keeping it open. Celestia's expression changed back to the motherly one she always wore. "Good evening Sir Grimm and to answer your question yes I placed another soundproof barrier around us but please tell  how did you know it was me and not my sister or any other pony?" She asked me tilting her head slightly. I looked at her and smiled. "It was your scent that gave you away," I said making her take a step back. "I a sure you Sir Grimm that I bathe regularly," Celestia said becoming a little defensive from what I said. "No no, you misunderstand I did not mean to insult you what I mean is your natural scent or I think it would be better to call it pheromones," I said to her trying to defuse the situation. "I do not understand what do you mean by my natural scent and pheromones only happen during estrus?" Celestia said as she made her way to the chair across from me. "That's true but the natural scent is produced by the body all the time it is what a newborn baby smells from its first contact with its mother or how ants recognize each other and I believe even magic can not hide it if you know what to look or should I say smell for," I said as I watched her use her magic to have a pot of tea and two cups to appear. "I think, understand it is like when a blind pony can tell if somepony is near them without even hearing a sound am I correct?" She asked smiling to herself. "Yes that is exactly what I mean by natural scent," I said looking at her. "So please tell me what is my natural scent?" She asked hoping it wasn't going to be cake. I closed my eyes for a second then opened them looking her in the eyes. "Sunflower your natural scent is sunflower,"  Hearing this Celestia perked up and smiled. I could see her demeanor lighted and she began to relax more.  "Could you tell me what My sister and Twilights scent are?" She asked as she readjusted herself. "Of course, Twilight has a scent of Sage and Luna is that of a Water Lily," I told her with no fear of the truth. "That is very interesting now that you mention it the strongest memory I have of my late mother is the smell of ink and parchment could that be her natural scent?" She said taking a sip of her tea. "That might be possible if it is the first thing you remember about her," I said as I took a sip of my tea enjoying the taste of the mint and jasmine. "Yes thou this conversation is fascinating I must speak with you on a more urgent matter," Celestia said as her motherly tone and diameter changed to one of a hardened leader. I nodded to her to continue as I placed my cup down. Clearing her throat Celestia straightened herself. "Now as you know we will be introducing you to Equestria in a few days as the newest member of the royal family and as such you will need to hold yourself to a much higher standard than normal. There will be those who will try to gain favor with you some in less than honorable means. As for your daughter, I think it would be best if we were to place some guards to protect her as a precaution mind you there are those who would love to use her as leverage against you or my sister and me," She said before I cut her off. "I understand what you are saying Princess and I will do my utmost to keep the integrity of you, your sister and all the other royals from being besmirched. As you said it would be best if she did have extra protection possibly two guards out of uniform so they would not seem so inconspicuous in town. But you must remember this I came from a world, where I was trained to kill. So if my daughter's life is threatened then I will not hesitate to use those skills and not you or anypony else will stop me." I said in a stern yet monotone voice. Taken back by what I said at first Celestia so calmed down before she took another sip of her tea. " Yes and I believe you would but I do hope you would remember that there are others that need your protection as well," Celestia said looking into my eyes to see if would agree with her. "Of course, I would this is now my home and I will do what is needed to protect those within it," I said letting her mind be at ease.  After that intense discussion, we sat there for two more hours just having a polite conversation talking about everyday things like the Grand Galloping Gala to the different holidays they celebrated. All in all, it was a pleasant evening. As we finished our talk Celestia got up to leave but before she left she told me that in two months the Estrus season would start and unfortunately this year herself Luna and Twilight would also be in heat.  With that, she turned to leave but I could have sworn she was swaying her hips a little more. After she was gone I picked up the book and began reading only to stop as the realization hit me of what she said. Estrus season was two months away and I'm a stallion in a land mostly populated by Mares and three of them are Alicorns and I'm an Alicorn and a stallion.  I felt all the blood leave my body and the only thing I could think of was I AM GOING TO DIE!! Deciding to put the book I was going to read away I pulled out a different one and this was more important than learning Equestrian History at the moment.  Looking at the title I read it out loud to myself.   Estrus and You A stallions guide to pleasing his herd mates. Shaking my head I open the book and start reading. Chapter One Mare genitalia SLAM I closed to book and look up to the ceiling  "Are you kidding me come on this has got to be the biggest troll ever?" I said through gritted teeth. Taking a deep breath I open the book once more but this time I look for the index first. Finding it I read the title of each chapter. Chapter Two   Orally Satisfying your Mares Chapter Three   Preening Wings and Polishing Horns  Chapter Four    Mounting Your Mares Chapter Five    Herding  Chapter Six   Family Life Finding the chapter I was looking for I open the book to the right one. And no chapter two was not the right one you sicko pervs. I'm saving chapter one, two, and four for later.  Clearing my throat I begin reading. " Chapter Five Herding, So you wish to start a herd now for beginners this may be a slightly overwhelming experience. But do not fret the practice of herding has been going on for over thousands of years. The origin dates back to the Great War between the Fausticorns and the Evil Necromancer Grogar. Due to the loss of so many stallions, the population was in danger of declining so the concept of having one to two stallions take multiple mares as wives to increase said populace. but due to some unknown reason, more Fillies are born than Colts. To this day that reason still has yet to be discovered."  Stopping there for a moment I look back at the front of the book and read when it was published looking I see a copy write date June 18, 2014, year (ANM).  "ANM oh, after Nightmare Moon I get it this thing was rewritten a year after Luna came back," I thought to myself. "So they still must practice it but that doesn't explain the Cakes or Twilights parents?" I said to myself. Shrugging it off I returned to reading the chapter. Although some stallions prefer to only take on mare this is not frowned upon as it is their choice. The nobility and those living in rural communities still follow the practice. There are some herds located in the large cities such as Manehatten but due to the population, they are few in number.  I continued to read well into the morning finishing the book completely as well as the History of Equestria, Creatures Big, and Small a Reference Guide and Star Swirls Guide to Magic for Beginners as well as many others. Simply put when Twilight and Spike came down I had a sizeable book fort of my own.  Yawning as she made her way downstairs Twilight was about to greet her temporary house guest when she saw all the bookshelves but one was empty and surrounding the stallion in question were stacks upon stacks of books, tombs, and scrolls. "Good morning Grimm I hope you enjoyed your reading last night?" Twilight asked as she stared with astonishment at the sight before her. Spike on the other hoof only thought of one thing. This sucked now I have to put all of this stuff back where it belonged and it's going to take all day. "Goodmorning you two did you have a pleasant night?" I asked them as I had just finished the last book in my piles. "Yeah, we did can I ask did you read all of these books last night?" Twilight asked as she made her way over to me. "Yes although I guess I kind of over did it and don't worry I will be putting them all back before I go anywhere," I said looking at Spike who looked relieved. "Oh don't worry about it I was planning on rearranging them anyways this just save me the trouble of taking them off the shelves," She said waving a hoof at me. "I almost forgot I didn't know when you were going to wake up so I made everypony some breakfast it's in the oven staying warm," I said as I got up to move to the kitchen so we all could eat. As I did I heard the familiar sound of my daughter as she started to walk down the stairs better than me I might add. "Morning daddy did I hear you say you made breakfast cause I'm hungry," She said as she reaches the bottom step and rubbed her tummy. "Yes, I did sweetie I made pancakes, haybacon, eggs, toast, and some coffee for the grownups," I said as I held up my hoof like I was counting everything off with fingers. "How did you cook you don't know how to do any magic yet?" Twilight asked as she turned around to look at me. "Trial and error plus I can still use my hooves," I said emphasizing them. Twilight blushed at that and turned to go into the kitchen. As we entered we saw Spike pulling everything out of the oven and placing it on the table. When it was done we all sat down to enjoy our meal. Spike was surprised to see rubies in his stack of pancakes. "Dude, you rock how did you know I love Ruby pancakes?" Spike asked as he started to pour syrup on them. I quickly looked over to Twilight before I said anything. "Well, Spike, you're a dragon and dragons love gems so I thought I'd make you some with them it's just I only found rubies so you could say it was just luck," I said seeing the calmed expression on Twilights face. "So what are we going to do today that is after we clean up the library," I asked as I took a drink of my coffee. "Well I thought we would show you two around Ponyville first because I know that Pinkies Welcome Party for you won't be until later this evening," Twilight said gesturing to Spike than us. "Yay I get to go to a Pinkie Pie party," Cheyanne said throwing up her hooves in joy. We all laughed at her antics before we continued eating. After our meal, Spike cleared the table as the rest of us moved back to the main room and the mountain of books. "Welp where should we begin," I asked as I looked over the stacks of books. "We should start by putting all the books in alphabetical order then it will be easier to put them on the shelves," Twilight said as she moved herself to the center of the room. "Oh, then half of it is done all the stacks are in alphabetical order and the scrolls and tombs are in numeric order," I said making twilight look at me in shock. "What, I read everything last night and got bored," I said shrugging my shoulders. "I guess then we can start and Cheyanne how about you practice your magic while we work ok sweetie?" Twilight said looking at me with an all new appreciation. "Ok twilight I'll try," Cheyanne said as she moved over to a stack of books and began levitating them. As we worked Spike came in and started to help as well. The whole time we worked I kept thinking about a movie I saw a few years ago and a montage that it had in it. What I remember most was the song used and as I was working I started to hum the tune. Not realizing it but my humming turned into singing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwac6mRHF2A And for the life of me, I still can't remember the name of that movie oh well back to the story. As I was singing the others were getting into it as well. Spike was doing a little dance while Twilight was shaking her but to the beat. Cheyanne though was laughing at us. Needless to say, we were having fun and we actually fished the job in a short amount of time.  Putting the last book away Twilight turned to look at me with a smile on her face. Wow, Grimm, I can't believe we did all this in less than an hour," She said walking over to me. I laughed a little at how it turned out also. "Well Twilight there was a study back on Earth and it proved the doing work with music helped to make it easier and faster and now that we're finished here how about we go and have that tour of Ponyville," I said looking at her than the others.  As we got ready Spike decided to stay behind so he could catch up on his comics.  Cheyanne walked over to him. "But Spike don't you want to come with us it'll be really fun won't you change your mind pleeease," She said and to put the nail in the coffin she pulled out the puppy dog eyes as well. Spike didn't stand a chance.  Scratching the back of his neck and trying not to look at her he finally caved in. " Fine I'll go but can we stop at the comic book store so I can pick up the newest issue of the Power Ponies?" He said as he looked to Twilight not wanting to stare at the young filly who looked even cuter than Rarity when she pouted. "Yes, Spike, we can get your new comic you deserve it for all the hard work you been doing," Twilight said as she smiled and rolled her eyes at him. " Now if everyponies ready let's be off." As we leave the library I look around and absorb our surroundings it's a force of habit looking for points where threats can come from but right now I don't feel anything dangerous just peace. That only made me more cautious but even that lightened when I see my daughter running around looking at all the building and ponies we pass by pulling Spike with her as she went. Seeing this got me a little worried that maybe my little girl started to have a crush on the young, Drake. Hey, I'm a dad and this is my baby girl I'm not ready for her to grow up.  Seeing my expression Twilight nudged me to get my attention. Looking down to her I was greeted with a smile. "You don't have to worry although it is cute you see Spike is and always will be a Gentledrake besides he's only eleven years old," She said with a smile. " And besides this might be good for both of them it will get Spike off of that crush he has with Rarity." I stopped in my tracks after hearing this, was she serious did she think that it was alright for two children to start a relationship more importantly that one of them was my daughter. Seeing my distress Twilight placed a hoof on my chest. "Oh no I didn't mean it like that I just thought it would be better if Spike just hung around colts and fillies his own age," She said hoping that would calm me down and truthfully it did a little. We continued our tour when all of the sudden I was struck from behind knocking me down. My first response was to defend myself but then I heard a very familiar voice. "I just don't know what went wrong?" the voice said as it got up still standing on my back. I knew who it was one of my three favorite Pegasus mares Rainbow and Scootaloo being the other two. "Oh Hey there Twilight sorry for dropping in on you but I was eating a muffin and lost control," The Mare on my back said before she realized she was standing on me. She quickly moves so she could stand in front of me. Looking up I could see it was her the gray coat blond mane and tail the bubble cutie mark and her unmistakable eyes. "Sorry about that mister did I hurt you?" She asked looking a little upset. Getting myself up I shook off the dirt and smiled at her. "No, I'm all right I'm a lot tougher than I look Miss?" I said as I gestured to her for her name. Taking the hint she smiled and extended her hoof out. "My name is Ditzy Doo Hooves but everypony just calls me Derpy." "It is a pleasure to meet you Ms. Hooves," I said as I shook her hoof. Blinking a few times it finally hit her that I was an alicorn when that happened her eyes straightened out and she began to get nervous. "Oh oh my I didn't mean to crash into you, your majesty please don't get angry," She said as tears started to form in her eyes. "It's all right Ms. Hooves as of now I am not a Prince and besides it was an accident and neither of us is hurt so please don't be upset and you can just call me Grimm ok?" I said as I leaned in and nuzzled her cheek. Doing this calmed her down and she stepped back wiping the tears away she smiled at me. Thank you, Grimm and it's very nice to meet you but I have to go my muffin is waiting for me to pick her up at school," She said as she was about to take off. "Actually Ms. Hooves, if would be alright, may we join you I would like to see where my daughter would be going to school as well if that is alright with you and you too Twilight," I said as I first gestured to my daughter then to Derpy and Twilight knowing she would be upset for changing the schedule of our tour. "No that would be perfect we can talk to Miss Cheerilee and get all the paperwork you'll need to get Cheyanne enrolled, Twilight said as she clapped her hooves together.  I think she was happy about the thought of paperwork, to be honest. Rolling my eyes I called over Cheyanne and told her where we were going.  "Yay lets go, daddy, I want to see the school come on Spike," Cheyanne said running ahead of us pulling an exhausted looking Spike along with her.   With Derpy joining us we walked down the dirt road to the little red school house. As we got closer we could hear the sounds of the children playing outside. Once we reached the white picket fence and saw the bell tower I knew we were there. Making our way to the gate we were greeted with the sound of a certain group of five fillies. Before I could do anything Cheyanne ran past us and went up to meet them. "Hi there My names Cheyanne and I am going to start school here soon too," She said for two reasons the first was to get the girls to stop fighting and the second was to introduce herself. The five fillies all stopped and looked at the strange unicorn filly with the big smile. It was Apple Bloom who spoke up first. "Well Howdy there my names Apple Bloom and these are my friends Sweetie Belle And Scootaloo," She said as she moves her hoof up for Cheyanne to shake. Seeing this a certain pink filly with a Tiara cutie mark looked at Cheyanne and saw her flank a smirk crept on her face. "Oh, great look Silver Spoon another blank flank is getting put in our class she's probably just as poor as those Apple's or as pathetic as a flightless pegasus we all know," She said in that I'm better than you attitude that BITCH of a mother of hers drilled into her innocent heart and mind.  Sorry about the language but this story is rated teen and I always hated Spoiled Rich. Without missing a beat Cheyanne turned to face her and standing tall she told off Diamond Tiara. " My daddy always told me, that everyponies was created equal in the eyes of Faust and just because you have your cutie mark doesn't mean your better than me it just means that you found your talent I haven't yet and you also shouldn't bully others because Karma will come back and bite you in the flank someday." With a huff, Diamond Tierra just rolled her eyes. "Oh please that is the stupidest thing I heard your daddy must be the lamest Unicorn in all Equestria right Silver Spoon," She said looking over to her friend who had moved back as I made my way over to stand behind the pink filly. Smiling my Daughter and the three fillies with her started to jiggle. Why don't you just ask how lame he is?" Cheyanne said as I exhaled on the back of Diamond Tiara's head. Turning around she was first met with four black legs as she continued to look up her neck craned to the point where she had to step back and when she did the look on her face was priceless. Picture a face mixed one part fear and one part surprise. The surprise was to have an Alicorn standing over her the fear was the same Alicorn standing over her who was taller than Celestia and had a not so happy expression. Leaning down to look her in the eyes I couldn't help myself I had to teach her a lesson even if she was supposed to learn it later this bullying had to stop. For some reason, I felt I needed to do this even if it did change the timeline. "Hello Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon," I said looking at each of them as they stared in shock at me knowing their names.  "Yes I know who you are and all the things you have done. Yet I don't blame you for most of it. But Silver Spoon you should know better than just blindly following your friend because you're afraid of losing her. And Diamond Tiara I am disappointed, you are a smart young filly why would you, not only listen but believe that rancid filth spewed from the mouth of that ignorant nag of a mother of yours." I say to her shocking everypony around me. All of the sudden something happened, at that moment I felt magic coarse through me and coming out of me to my horn. Activating my magic I touched it to her forehead and in a flash Diamond's eyes filled with tears as she began to cry seconds later I scooped her up in my front hooves holding her close to me as she continued to cry saying over and over that she was sorry for everything and she'll be nice to everypony from now on. I held on to her patting her back telling her that it will be alright now she's safe and her friends are here to help and protect her. Hearing this Diamond Tiara calmed down enough to look at me then around at the other fillies all with concerned looks on their faces. "Like my daddy said We all care about you Diamond and we want to be your friends if you'll let us," Cheyanne said as she moved to hug Diamond Tiara doing this made all the girls even Scootaloo join in hugging the now wiser and kinder young filly. Putting them all down on the ground I moved back to see six new friends finally meet. I sat there smiling at the sight before me but that ended quickly. "What the buck did you do to her?" Twilight asked through gritted teeth as she walked up to me. I activated my magic again and touched her horn a second later Twilight jumped back with fear in her eyes. "What in Faust's name was that?" She said as the fear remained in her eyes. "That my dear Twilight was the true form of Tartarus better known as Hell and that little filly was on a directed path to it but now I can see her soul will never experience that darkness ever again," I said as a lone tear fell from my eye. "But how were you able to use a spell that powerful you still don't know how to use magic yet?" She asked still feeling the effects of that vision or whatever it was. "I don't know but it seemed natural and the right thing to do," I said turning to look at her. Our conversation was cut short by a large group of colts and fillies making their way over to us first they were happy to see the Princess of Friendship at their school but then they stared in awe when I stood up and they got to see their first alicorn stallion ever. Needless to say, I was bombarded with questions from who I was to where did I come from. That part I left out I don't think it's a good idea for them to know there is a world where they are nothing more than cartoon characters. "Now, now children I know your all happy that we have a half day to celebrate the arrival of the new Prince of Equestria but.... Oh, my I am sorry I did not know that you were going to be here today your majesties?" A light violet colored mare I knew to be Miss Cheerilee said as she made her way over to the crowd of fillies and colts only to stop when she saw both Twilight and myself. Twilight and I looked at each other before she nodded to me to do the talking. Looking at her with a thank a lot expression I cleared my throat to speak. "Yes Miss Cheerilee I do apologize for this intrusion but I wanted to come and speak with you about enrolling my daughter in school," I said with an apologetic smile. "Oh I'm sorry but you know who I am but I do not believe we've met before Mister?" She said looking at me a little confused. "Grimm the names is Grimm," I said taking her hoof in mine and giving it a chased kiss. I gazed over to Twilight to see a mixer of surprise and jealousy on her face. Call over Cheyanne I introduce her to her soon to be new teacher. "Hello Miss Cheerilee my name is Cheyanne Autumn Grimm and it's a pleasure to meet you," Cheyanne said with a big smile on her face. "What a well mannered young filly you are and it is a pleasure to meet you as well," Cheerilee said taking Cheyanne's hoof for her to shake. After their introductions, Cheeilee Twilight and I entered the school house much to a large number of disappointed awws from the other children but that quickly changed when I promised to come back and visit in the future. As we made our way inside we said our goodbyes to Derpy and her daughter Dinky because they needed to get home to start getting lunch ready. Hearing the word lunch a great number of children's bellies began rumbling and they too decided to go home to eat. As I was about to enter the school Cheyanne stopped me to ask if she could go with her new friends to SugarCube Corner to get something to eat. Mind you her new friends consisted of the CMC, Diamond Tiara, and Silver Spoon. Before I could;d say anything Spike said he'd go with them to keep them out of trouble. I agreed to let them for two reasons the first I knew Spike would keep his word and the second all six fillies used that damnable look on me. And how the hell could I say no to that? https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/85/06/20/850620d898a452612d957b34e55e6537.jpg I stood there wondering if there was a way to turn that look into a weapon and if it could then Equestria would be the most powerful nation in this world. My thoughts were broken by the sound of the two mares behind me giggling. "Don't feel by Grimm not many ponies can resist the look even Celestia failed sometimes with me when I was a filly," Twilight said to me as I turned to join them inside. As Twilight, Cheerilee and I spoke I couldn't help but wonder what those kids were going to get up to by themselves. SugarCube Corner As the six girls and Spike were walking through town they all started laughing and to their surprise, the party pony herself stood behind them laughing also. Turning around they were all greeted by a big hug from Pinkie. "Hi Miss Pinkie," Cheyanne said trying not to get crushed by the hug. "Hi everypony it's so good to see all of you together as friends, I saw you coming and I said hey this is great five of my favorite fillies and dragon are now friends with my newest friend so I had to come here and give all of you a big hug," Pinkie said with her trademark smile. "Now how 'bout we get inside so you kids can get your treats," And with that, the seven found themselves instantly inside SugarCube Corner looking to see pinkie on the otherside of the counter waiting for their order. looking at the others Cheyanne remembered that she didn't have any money to pay for her food. Looking a little scared she slowly started to back away before Pinkie call to her asking what she wanted. "That's alright I'm not really hungry," Cheyanne said looking everywhere except at Pinkie. "Why don't you want something to eat you feeling sick or something?" Scootaloo asked stepping close. "No, I'm not sick it's just I don't want anything to eat that's all," Cheyanne says as she backs up only for her stomach to rumble. "Well your stomach is saying a different story so why don't you want something?" Diamond Tiara asked getting concerned about her new friend. Feeling the pressure Cheyanne finally caves and in a quiet voice, she tells the truth. "I don't want anything is because I can't pay for it." "What was that I couldn't hear you," Apple Bloom asked standing next to her. "I said I don't have any money" She said as tears started to form in her eyes. "Didn't quite get that one more time," Sweetie Belle said scooting closer making Cheyanne's tears grow even more. Through tear filled eyes Cheyanne looked at all her new friends knowing if they found out her and her daddy were poor they would all hate her. Breaking down she started to cry. In a flash, Pinkie scooped the filly up in her front hooves and hugged her all of her friends gathering around. "Oh, CheyChey why are you crying please tell Auntie Pinkie what's wrong," Pinkie asked the crying filly. Through heavy breaths, Cheyanne told the Pink Pony the truth. "My daddy and I only came here yesterday and, and we don't have any money so I, I don't have a way to pay and I didn't want you, girls, to know so you won't hate me so I just, I just said I wasn't hungry," Cheyanne said as she began crying once more. "Is that all it was you silly filly that's no reason to be sad because Mr. and Mrs. Cake always lets new customers have their food, on the house," Pinkie said as she nuzzled the still crying filly. "And so what that you don't have any money one of us would have paid for your stuff so you don't need to cry and none of us would ever hate you because of that we're all best friends now," Diamond Tiara said making all the others nod in agreement. "See so dry those tears and let's see that beautiful smile," Pinkie said as Cheyanne looked around at her friends the tears stopped falling and she began to smile Diamond was right they were friends no they were best friends and that was the best kind of a friend. Inside SugarCube Corner laughter could be heard as six fillies, one Dragon, and the Pink Party Pony talked about this and that the whole time not realizing they were being watched by a strange figure who was made up of different animal parts like a lion's paw an eagle's talon a goat's leg and dragon's tail but the most strange thing about it was its mismatched eyes and its large tooth. "Good for you little one making true friends just like your mother, I think she and Pinkie would have hit it off being how similar they were," The figure said as it floated away with a huge smile on its face. Outside Ponyville School Heading to SugarCube Corner "I can't believe you asked Miss Cheerilee a question like that," Twilight said as she hurried down the road trying to keep some distance between her and the alicorn stallion. "What did I do wrong I just asked her the simple question of......." I started to say before Twilight jumped me knocking me down and covering my mouth with her hooves. "No! Don't say it out here in the open are you crazy," She said to me only to get a muffled response and a deadpan stare. Finally getting my mouth freed I look up at Twilight as she sits straddling me." Oh, really you're saying that to me while you're just sitting there in that position," I say for her to realize just how she's sitting on me only for her to teleported six feet away. Getting myself back up I turn to look at the fidgeting alicorn mare. Now Twilight the only reason I asked Miss Cheerilee was going to teach SexEd was because of what Celestia told me about last night,' I said to her in the lowest voice I could muster. "Oh, wait, when did Celestia talk to you alone and why would she?" Twilight asked me standing on her back hooves to lean against my chest. "It was after everypony was asleep Celestia came to talk to me about not misbehaving or embarrassing the crown and some other stuff," I said to her. "Oh is that all, did she say anything interesting about me?" Twilight asked trying to not embarrass herself any further. Thinking now would be a good time to see that famous embarrass look that Twilight could only do I decided to tell her. "Well she did say something about you now what was it again, oh yes now I remember she said the Estrus season was in two months and not only every mare in Equestria would be in heat but all three single Alicorn mares would be also, so I better build up my stamina if I'm going to satisfy all those Mares and the ones I plan on started a herd with," I said loud enough all the ponies around us could hear. All around us, the stifled giggles of other mares could be heard and as for Twilight, she wasn't as embarrassed as I thought, in fact, she had an expression mixed with shock and tears. Acting quickly I pulled her in so I could nuzzle her cheek and to bring her back from the brink I even gave her a lite kiss. Doing this did help as she broke out and just stared at me blushing with an adorkable smile. https://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/legendsofthemultiuniverse/images/d/da/Twilight-Sparkle-smiling-my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-twilight-sparke-24881471-851-938.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/181?cb=20160428061959 "Hey, are you ok now I'm sorry if I embarrassed you I didn't mean to?" I asked her to only receive a little chuckle. "Yeah, I'm fine but you really didn't have to do that last thing you did you know?" She said referring to the kiss. "Well, what if I wanted to do that Miss Sparkle what would you do to stop me from doing it again?" I asked her which only made her blush and move off of me. "Not much but don't you think we should get to SugarCube Coner to pick up Cheyanne and Spike to finish your tour of Ponyville?" Twilight said still blushing. The tour I totally forgot about that I was having fun for the first time in a long while that I forgot what my objective was. Getting myself upright We started to head towards SugaCube Corner. Twilight Looked a little upset about how I was acting. " Grimm is everything alright you seem a little I don't know well tense," She said looking up at me. "I'm sorry Twilight it's just I haven't acted like there wasn't a care in the world since Cheyanne's mother was alive and I got scared," I said to her as we walked down the road. "Well you know it's ok to let your mane down every now and then," Twilight said as we continued to our destination. "I know Twi but back on earth when I did people died and it is kind of hard to turn off defense mode as it were," I said stopping for a second before I continued walking. We finally reach our destination and judging by the sounds of laughter I'd say everypony inside was having fun. Walking up to the door I held it open for Twilight to enter first. Following after her, we were greeted, to be honest, I was greeted with a pie in the face. At that moment there was only silence until I spoke up. Wiping the crust and filling off my muzzle I licked a small piece. "Now who's idea was it to waste a perfectly good Apple pie like that you could have used a Peach one and I don't think anypony would have cared but Apple come on that's like setting a box of cupcakes or muffins on fire," I said to everypony in the room only to receive A gasp from Pinkie about burning cupcakes. "Sorry daddy if I knew it was Apple I won't have thrown it," Cheyanne said as she made her way over to me. Picking her up I gave her a big hug as I smeared some of the pie on her only to get her to laugh. Daddy stop, you're getting me a sticky and dirty," She said between laughs. Pulling away from me still giggling I set her down as a wet rag was thrown to me so I could clean up. "Thank you, Pinkie for everything," I said as I wiped off all the mess. "Now I believe we have a tour to finish before our Welcome to Ponyville Party happens am I correct?" Hearing the word Party, Pinkie sprang into action and in a flash, we found ourselves outside once more and the doors locked with a closed sign hanging up. "I guess Pinkie wanted to get the party ready for you," Twilight said as she looked around to see everypony except Pinkie was there. "Yeah you're right it's just you and I haven't had anything to eat yet and I was getting hungry," I said as we turned to walk down the road to the center of town. As we moved I could hear the sounds of mumbling behind me turning I looked to see my daughter being pushed towards me by the other fillies. "Um, daddy I was wondering since schools out until this fall and we're having a party and I made so many new friends.....,'' "You were wondering if you could have a sleepover with your friends," I said to her as she lowered her ears to her head. "Yeah so can I Daddy, please can I?" She asked trying to use the look. I didn't look at her I just stood there. "Well, I don't know it's Twilights place and I don't think she'd like having a bunch of little fillies running around her place having fun and making noise?" I said looking over at Twilight hoping she would get the hint. "Your right it is my place and I don't know I think it would be just so much ..... fun to have you to have a sleepover with all your friends but they have to get permission first," Twilight said making Cheyanne hop for joy. Hearing that made Diamond Tiara wince knowing full if she asked her mother she would defiantly say no, although her father would let her go, just he won't be home until tomorrow. "Diamond sweetheart how about I talk to your mom about you sleeping over ok?" I asked her to gain a smile and nod. "Thank you, Mister Grimm I didn't know what to do," She said smiling at me. "That's alright pumpkin and you can just call me Uncle Grimm or just Grimm and that goes for all of you," I told the girls who all nodded in response. We continued our walk through town and saw a lot of different places and things. Through the whole thing, I kept kicking myself for not getting something to eat earlier but salvation came in the form of an orange pony with a Stetson hat who in the kindness of her heart gave me two of the best apples I have ever eaten. I am not lying they were so good that I had tears in my eyes well it was either that or I was just so hungry that I lost control of my emotions. If you ask me to this day I will say it as great tasting apples. But who cares about that what you want to hear about was how great Pinkies party was and I'm not going to lie to you it was great. There were all sorts of things to do games, dancing, eating, there was even karaoke. And I got to taste some of Applejacks Cider, the drink you perverts although if you saw her you'd want to taste her cider too. (GIGITY) I also got to see Sweet Apple Acres, Fluttershy's cottage, Carousel Boutique once again and we even got to meet Zecora as she was heading into the Ponyville Spa to drop off more herbs for their baths. And I did ask ever fillies family that I met if they could have a sleepover with Cheyanne. those being Apple Bloom Sweetie Belles SilverSpoons and Scootaloo and yes she has family a father. I got to meet so many other ponies. Luckily I remembered most of their names from the show and some even had their fanfic names examples being DJPON-3 AKA Vinyl Scratch, Nursery Rhymes, The Doctor and many other. I did do two things I swore to do, the first was to apologize to Rainbow Dash about yesterday and give her one free shot which she took. And I must say this Alicorn strength I am so glad to have you, that mare can kick hard. And the second was to find Spoiled Rich and speak with her. I didn't have to go far because she found me. I have to say this cats in a garbage disposal, nails on a chalkboard any other disturbing and annoying sounds are better to listen to than that mare's voice. But I do have to admit she knows how to suck up to somepony. All I had to do was say that it would be nice if Diamond Tiara could spend time with my daughter teaching her the right way to be. And the stupid nag fell for it, note to self, look up Equestrian laws about colt and filly welfare because having a mentally abusive and manipulating mother like that or a father who neglects the well-being of his own child to make money shouldn't have the right to raise the child, Just saying. Celestia and Luna showed up for the party which was great as we got to talk about all the stuff I expected to do at the reveal and coronation yeah I have to be crowned to make it official. But besides that, I did all the things you would expect at a Pinkie Party I ate some food, danced to music, and got in a drinking contest with Applejack and Rainbow Dash. And I have to say that being an alicorn rocks I didn't get drunk at all. But I did have to carry to drunk mares back to their homes because of it. All in all the party was great Cheyanne and her friends got to play games share some stories and have fun. I on the other hoof got hit on by a bunch of different mares, six Element Barriers, and two princesses. Now if I remember correctly the laws of herding stated that a lone stallion can have a herd of no more than twenty mares due to safety reasons for the stallion. So that would mean I could have all six barriers both Celestia and Luna and still have at least fourteen more mares. Hope Cheyanne would like to have a lot of moms and brothers and sisters. Oh, who the hell am I kidding with my luck right now I'd probably get Chrysalis or Gilda as a mate. After the party started to wind down Twilight and I carried six sleepy fillies and one dragon back to the library. Putting them all to bed I wished Twilight a good night and went downstairs. Getting myself comfortable I did something I normally never did I closed my eyes not to sleep mind you but to think and remember. Think about the life my daughter and I would have in this world and remember the life we had before coming here but what I remember most was my late wife. God, I missed her so much I can still remember everything about her. The color of her hair how her breast felt pressed against me when we hugged. The taste of her lips when we kissed her laugh every detail of her is still etched in my memory. I get up and walk over to the window looking out to the night sky a lone tear falls from my eye. I know I haven't talked to you for a long time but I've been kind of busy with everything. Well, we're here in Equestria just like our baby girl always wanted. And I know you always told me that if anything happened to you I was to get out there and live. And I'm trying but sometimes its hard I try to act cool and confident but I'm just scared, scared that I'll screw up or say something wrong. Why did this have to happen I know I'm being selfish but why you. You never had a mean bone in your body you were always kind to everyone helping the needy protecting those who couldn't protect themselves. You were an Angel on earth. And I guess that's why you left you were called back to heaven. Oh, Eris I miss you so much. After that, I made my way back over to the couch and laid down to relax. As I laid there, multiple figures slowly departed from their hiding spots all with tears in their eyes each now knows the sad truth. > Chapter 3 A Royal Invitation > --------------------------------------------------------------------------          As the sun's light passed through the window of the Library the group of six fillies began to stir one by one they each woke up and greeted the next to them having Scoottaloo being the last. She was confused and surprised by the fact that the filly that greeted her was Diamond Tiara but then remembering yesterday she smiled and said good morning. The sound of six giggling little girls could be heard from the bedroom to the rest of the Library.  "Well, it looks like the girls are up," Twilight said as she came into the room from the kitchen. Yeah it does and I think it would be a good idea not to stand at the foot of the stairs right now," I said to her as the sound of a stampede of little hooves were heard coming down the stairs. Unfortunately Twilight didn't move soon enough and the six fillies ran past her making her spin in a circle. Standing there looking dizzy Twilight only laughed. "Did you get the number of that chariot?" She asked trying to shake off what just happened. "No, I think it was the Number Six Filly Express bond for breakfast nonstop on track one," I said laughing a little bit.    " Haha very funny mister we better get in there before all the food gets eaten by those six," Twilight said looking at me for the bad joke I said. I got up from the couch and followed her to the kitchen only to be greeted by a pancake to the face.  There was a collective gasp from the table as everyone else looked to see what I would do.  I reached up with my hoof and lifted the food off my face looking around at all of them before rolling it up and stuffing it in my mouth. "Mmmm face food one of my favorites," I said after swallowing.  "Sorry, sir, I was trying to levitate it to my plate and I kind of lost control," Sweetie said looking sad and embarrassed.  "It's okay Sweetie no harm done, just please don't try it with the coffee," I said as I walked over to take a seat next to Spike. After that, we all just sat down and had breakfast. I opted to just have a cup of coffee seeing as I had a pancake already. Sitting there I listened to what the girls wanted to do today. Scootaloo wanted to try Ziplining for a Cutiemark while Sweetie suggested scuba diving those two ideas made me cringe but when Cheyanne said they should try Manticore training. I had to speak up about that. "Cheyanne sweetie daddy loves you but you are not I repeat not going to try taming anything with the word Manticore, Timberwolves, Hydra, or Cockatrice in the title," I said looking sternly at her. "Okay, daddy, I won't," She said lowering her head. Seeing how upset she was, I pulled her close to me giving her a hug before whispering in her ear. She began smiling at what I said setting her down she walked over to the others and whispered to them making Silver Spoon squee. All of them hurried with their meals and left saying goodbye to Spike and a very confused looking Twilight. After they were gone Twilight turned to me still looking confused. "What did you say to her and why were they all excited?" She asked as she took our plated and cups to the sink. "Oh I just told her to go to Ponyville lake and find a pink seashell and throw it into the water to summon the Seaponies," I told her matter of factly. "But Seaponies are just a myth there is no basis of proof that they even exist," She said looking at me. Staring back her with a deadpan expression I shook my head. "You mean like creatures from another world coming here and being turned into ponies," I said making her blush. "But still, I've learned that most myth and legends are base on true events or creatures and sometimes strange things just happen," I said remembering my few months working with the SCP Foundation.   Our conversation was cut short by the sound of Spike belching. He walked over to us carrying a scroll and handed it over to Twilight who took it in her magic. Opening it she began to read it before stopping and passing it over to me. "It's for you, it's from Princess Celestia," She said getting up from the table and headed to the other room.   Placing the scroll on the table I began reading it. Dear Sir Grimm I hope this letter finds you well and I do hope that you and Cheyanne are enjoying your time in Ponyville. Unfortunately, the news of your arrival has reached the nobility sooner than expected. It would seem that a resident of Ponyville a Ms. Soiled Rich had sent word to her family here in Canterlot notifying them of you and your daughter. Therefore your presences is requested in Canterlot immediately a chariot will arrive to bring you and your daughter here. Apon arrival the two of you shall be escorted to the throne room where you will be introduced and questioned by the Nobles after words a decision shall be made on whether or not to allow you citizenship. If accepted as citizens the both of you will be recognized as part of the Royal Family. Again I do apologize for this trouble. Love Celestia Sincerly Celestia Slamming my hoof on the table I cursed under my breath. " That self centered plot kissing horse," I said through clenched teeth. Calming myself down I got up from the table and made my way into the library. There I found the pony I mean dragon I needed. "Spike, can you help me I would like to send a letter to the princess please?" I asked him as I walked over. "Sure thing, let me get a quill and paper," He said going over to the desk. " Okay ready," I had to choose my words carefully so closing my eyes I began to speak. "Dear Princess Thank you for your concern and yes Cheyanne and I are enjoying our time in Ponyville. As to the importance of the letter, I believe it was a mistake on my part seeing as I had asked the pony mentioned if her daughter could join Cheyanne and her friends for a sleepover. I failed to take into account what she might do and I apologize for that. As for the request, I must decline the offer on behalf of my daughter she will remain in Ponyville under the watchful eyes of the two guards you had sent to protect her. I will be making the trip to Canterlot alone. Again I apologize for my lapse in judgment and hope this does not change your view of me. Sincerely Grimm," "View of me sincerely Grimm got it,' Spike said before he rolled up the letter and blew his green flame onto it. "Princess Celestia wants you in Canterlot why?" Twilight asked walking over after hear what was written. I went back into the kitchen and returned with the letter hoofing over to her. After she read it she also was upset about what Spoiled Rich did. "Why that (Nag Spike said under his breath) ooooh how could she do this?" Twilight said stopping her hoof. "Well you're not going alone Spike I need you to go to Ponyville Lake and tell Cheyanne and the girls whats happening," Twilight said turning to look at the baby dragon. Spike saluted before he headed to the door. Before he left I called to him. "Spike if it looks like all of this is going to take a long time I'll have Twilight send you a letter to let you know and I want you to tell Cheyanne that she can stay with Sweetie Belle and Rarity tonight okay?" I said to him. "No problem I let her know see you two when you get back," He said closing the door behind him. I looked over at Twilight to see she was still a little upset. I walked over and rubbed her cheek to get her attention. "Hey don't worry whats the worst they can do say I'm not royalty I never like the idea anyway," I said trying to lighten the mood. "That's not it if they think you're a threat they can have you locked away forever," She said with tears in her eyes. "Don't worry your pretty little mane I have a feeling that Celestia and Luna won't let that happen," I said leaning down and kissing her cheek. Twilight blushed at that and smiled. "You did it again you know?" She said looking up at me. "I told you I like doing it and maybe I want to do it again," I said leaning down to kiss her again but this time on the lips only to be blocked by her hoof. "I'm sorry Grimm but I think it's best if we think about what you're going to do when we get to Canterlot," She said as she turned and walked away. Your right and I'm sorry it's just I'm a little worried about how Cheyanne will feel if things go bad," I said as we heard the sound of the chariot landing outside the Library. Mean While at Ponyville Lake. Six fillies are still scouring the shore looking for the elusive pink seashell. A few minutes later Spike showed up to the delight of three fillies Cheyanne being one of them. "Hey girls found what you've been looking for yet," He asked walking up to them. "Nah not yet," Scootaloo said shaking her head. "Yeah all we found was that stuff over there," Diamond Tierra said pointing to her left. When Spike turned to look he nearly passed out from shock at what they had found in just the hour they have been looking. "Whoa that's, uh well, umm yeah, maybe I can help," Spike said shaking his head still wondering how they pull off finding all of that. "Oh yeah I needed to tell you something Cheyanne it seems that your dad was called to Canterlot for some important business and he said if it takes a long time that you should stay with Sweetie Belle and Rarity tonight," "Okay thank you, Spike I will," She said as she returned to looking for the shell. "Aren't you sad that your dad left you here and didn't take you with him?" Sweetie asked stepping closer to her. "No not really back home daddy had to go away sometimes for days but I always had a foalsitter to take care of me and all the secret guards around to watch over me like the two guards over there," Cheyanne told them only to turn and yell, 'Hi, mister guards!" in the direction of two stallions one painting and the other reading a book. This caught the two stallions off guard and they made their way over to the fillies and young Drake. "Excuse me young lady but how did you know we were guards?" One of them asked as they got closer. They all gave them a deadpan look before Spike spoke up. "Dude your wearing suits at the beach," Laughing at that the two looked at each other before turning to the group. "Your right about that and about us being guards you see we were ordered by the Princesses and your father to keep watch over you in his absence,'' One of the stallions said a dark blue one with light blue mane and tail. "My name is Steele Hoof and this is my brother Iron Hoof," The other one said this one a light blue stallion with dark blue mane and tail. "It's nice to meet ya both," Apple Bloom said as the other nodded the heads in agreement. "And it's a pleasure to meet the founders of the Cutie Mark Crusaders," Iron said bowing a little to all the fillies. "What do you mean founders except for my cousin Babs Seed and a few others in manehatten we're all there is?" Apple Bloom said looking confused. "Hahaha actually there are more than you think in fact Baltimare, Trottingham, and Canterlot have members," Steele Hoof said. "Wow I didn't know we inspired so many ponies," Scootaloo said flapping her wings. "Yeah me neither," Sweetie Belle said. "Me neither, neither," Apple Bloom said as well. "Enough about that we'll fill you in on everything later but we'd like to know what all of you are doing here?" Iron asked knowing Steele was wondering the same thing. "My daddy said we need to find a pink seashell so we could meet the Seaponies," Cheyanne said looking at the stallions. "Seaponies what are those?" Iron asked. "They're ponies that live under the water and swim like fish Sir," Diamond Tierra said smiling. "Huh never heard of them before but as for the shell you mean one like this?" Iron asked showing them a pink seashell in his hoof. "Ohohoh you found one now we can call the Seaponies," Both Sweetie and Silver Spoon said in unison only to laugh. "So what do you need to do now?" Steele asked the fillies. "Well we need to throw the shell out in deep water and that will call the Seaponies to come say hi," Cheyanne said remembering what she was told. "Ok let's give it a shot," Iron said as he threw the shell out to the center of the lake. Everyone waited to see what would happen and then bubbles began to show up on the surface of the lake more and more were showing up then a sound could be heard it was music and singing. Then all of the sudden three figures appeared on the surface of the water. They had the head and manes of ponies but their bodies looked different. Seeing them the girls all cried out in unison. "It's the Seaponies!" Before they rushed into the water to play with their new undersea friends. The two stallions and young Drake on the other hoof just stood there with their mouths open in shock. "Uh, Iron?' Steele asked. "Yeah Steele," Iron replied. "Are we going to tell anypony about this?" Steele asked pointing to what was happening in front of them. Iron turned to look at his brother. "I think it would be a good Idea to just keep this to ourselves," He said only for Steele to nod. Spike decided to just ignore all of it and see if there were any good gems in the pile of stuff they found. And now back to Grimm and Twilight. We were about to touch down at the castle when the chariot jerked sending Twilight into my hooves our lips almost touching. Pulling away Twilight took her seat once again blushing the whole time. "Well if you really wanted a kiss you could have just asked," I said trying to lighten the mood. All she did was look at me with a deadpan expression. "I don't think nows the time for jokes we have to get you ready," She said as the chariot landed with a thud. We exited and I turned to the pegasi that pulled us and thanked them to which they nodded. Turning back around we were greeted by Celestia and Luna. "We received your letter although we understand your reasoning we did wish to have both of you here," Celestia said before I cut her off. "And Again I apologize for the but my daughter is only ten years old and new to this world I will not put unneeded stress on her if I can help it besides today she's spending time with her new friends and meeting the Seaponies," I said matter of factly. Twilight just rolled her eyes at the mention of the Seaponies until Luna spoke up. "Oh did she find a pink seashell?" Luna asked happily to which I nodded." Phooey now I envy her and the others for being stuck here and missing out on meeting our dear friends and cousin Queen Aqua of Seaquestria," She said as her mood saddened a little. "Wait, what are you telling me that they're real, really real?" Twilight screamed for what she just heard. " So you're telling me that Nessy, Champy, and Ogopogo are real too?" She asked in a sarcastic tone. "Oh, my Sir Grimm you did not tell us you knew the triplets?" Celestia said in a comical tone only to giggle after words. Luna, Celestia, and I started to laugh when we heard a thud and looked to see Twilight laying on the ground looking defeated. "I give up," She said before she shot up and lunged at me knocking me on my back where she stood looking at me with the same look as lesson zero. When we get done here you're going to tell me everything you know got it buster?" Fearing for my life I just nodded quickly. Hey, I may be an all powerful alicorn but this Mare be Trippin'. She got off me so I could stand up and apologized for what she did. We have spent enough time out here I believe we have some things to discuss in the throne room," Celestia said as she turned to head inside followed by Luna and Twilight leaving me alone for a minute. "Well time to face the Equestria Inquisition," I said to myself before I started following them inside. It didn't take me long to catch up to the others. But when I did I noticed that Twilight was talking to Celestia about something important because when she was done Celestia and Luna both turned to look at me with worried expressions. Shrugging it off, for now, I ready myself for what was about to happen. We continue our walk and I have to say this the show does not do this place justice. The floors and walls were made from large solid pieces of marble at least forty feet long and three feet thick for the floor and the walls were twenty feet high. For creatures with out opposable thumbs, they do really good work. And the view I was getting wasn't that bad either. It made me want to try astronomy seeing the sun the moon and the stars like that I was glad to be alive if you know what I mean. I think that explained it all. But let's get serious here, we finally made it to the doors of the throne room. The two unicorn guards used their magic to open the doors. Celestia and the others entered first I held back for a moment to calm down I looked inside to see the whole Right side of the room was filled with bleacher style seating and every spot was filled with a pony. Making my way inside I heard gasps coming from the large group. Feeling nervous I called up my training and composed myself showing no emotions as I made my way to what looked like a raised platform at the base of the stairs that lead to four thrones. I watched as Celestia, Luna, and Twilight ascended the stairs and took a seat in their designated throne leaving one empty. "That one must be for Cadance," I thought to myself as I stopped on the platform. There still was murmuring going on until a guard slammed his spear onto the floor quieting everyone. Mares and Gentalcolts we are here to evaluate the acceptance of the alicorn stallion known as Grimm as a citizen of Equestria and a member of the Royal Family," Celestia said in the motherly tone of hers. "As it was with the ascensions of both Princess Mi Amore Cadenza and Princess Twilight Sparkle you are allowed to ask questions to verify his authenticity of claiming his right as royalty," Luna said looking over the crowd with a bit of irritation. "Let us begin," She called out. I noticed this and smiled knowing that she really didn't like how these nobles acted. The first to speak up was Fancy Pants I know because he had his monocle and he sounded the same as the show. "My question is simple I think we all would like to know what you did before coming to Equestria?" He asked to get a few murmurs from the others. I looked to the sisters and Twilight before I answered. "Before we, my daughter and myself arrived here I was a former agent for my government where I would do covert operations in Espionage, Counter Intelligence, and Assassinations I became so efficient in the third I was giving the code name Death." There were gasps from the group hearing about my past. "Are you telling us that you took the lives of other ponies?' A mare screech out. "Only upon orders of my superiors and a valid reason," I said turning to look at the mare. "I do not needlessly take a life those I had killed, posed a threat to the safety of every Stallion, Mare, and Foal of my former homeland," "You say former can you tell us why that is?" Fancy Pants asked. "My former superiors became resentful due to the top secret information I had required over my time of work and decided that it was best to terminate mine and my daughter's lives so as of three days ago I do not consider that place my home," I said holding back my anger remembering what those monsters did to us. "I have one question to ask you," A lone stallion asked me. Looking over to who it was I recognized it to be Blue Blood. I nodded for him to continue. "My question is these skills of yours would you use them here against a citizen of this land or any of our neighboring counties to gain power?" He asked with a calm collective look. " I had given that part of my life up the day my daughter was born, but if she or any other innocent life is threatened I will not hesitate to use them even against a foreign or domestic threat," I said with all the conviction I had. There was silents for a few moments before Celestia spoke up again. "If there are no more questions on that matter considering citizenship I suggest we continue with the acceptance and recognition to the Royal Family," "I have a question to ask," Blue Blood said looking a little tick off from my previous answer I gave him. " I like many others here are thinking what gives you the right to come here and presume to take the title of Prince when you are nothing more than a lowsome ignorant peasant?" "First off I have not insulted you or anypony here so I would appreciate the same decorum that means etiquette," I said making a few of the nicer nobles laugh at Blue Blood. "The second is I have never called or addressed myself as a prince or any other title of nobility, in fact, I don't give a damn if you or any of you other so called nobles do. Because to be truly noble you must have or show fine personal qualities or high moral principles and ideals like being righteous, virtuous, good, honorable, upright, decent, worthy, and ethical heart and mind. But what I see before me only a few of you hold to them the others I see gluttony, sloth, wrath, envy, pride, greed, and lust. Yet I can not condemn you for that for we all have succumbed to one or more of these sins but you, you live by them every single day. I am glad I can stand here as say this out of all of you nobles fifteen of you on the day of you passing from this world shall find pleasure and true certainty with in the Elysian Plains but the rest of you, if you do not change your ways your souls will rot for all eternity in the bowels of Hell," I said as the room began to get very dark and cold those who that were true to their noble hearts did not show fear only sadness at what was before them. The others saw a vision of a Firey Abyss which held the vilest of creatures ready to snatch any who dared to move from their seat. http://www.guoguiyan.com/data/out/95/68499498-hell-wallpapers.jpg Seconds later everything was back to normal or as normal as it could be after something like that happening. I stood there looking around at all of the faces before me and at that moment I understood what I was and why I was here. I was not just death or life but the scale of judgment not only was it my job to maintain the balance between Life and Death but to choose the soul's destination paradise or damnation. But I could even change the fate of the soul by showing them their future the way I did with Diamond Tierra. With that realization, I turned to look at Celestia, Luna, and Twilight bowing low, I then turn around and left the throne room not caring what their decision was anymore. I had my daughter with me she was safe and happy that's all that matter. I continued walking before I realized I was lost. Looking around for some sort of marker to tell me where I was. I finally accepted defeat and sat down on my haunches and waited for somepony to come by. Luckily a maid was walking by and saw me. "Um, excuse me sir but do you need help?" She asked in a trembling voice. Before she knew it I pulled her into a hug. "Yes for the love of Faust thank you for showing up when you did," I said holding her up under her front legs. Now two things first where is the nearest bathroom and second, where can I get something to eat but please the bathroom first as my bladder is about to burst," I said shaking her little bit before putting her down. After she steadied her self I gave her an apologetic smile before she escorted me to the nearest toilet I say toilet because that's what it was just a sink and toilet. With my bladder empty, I exited the crap closet only to come chest to face with Twilight. Remember I am a head taller than Celestia so Twi's head hits me in the chest. "Grimm I finally found you and I got wonderful news,' She said smiling at me. "Let me guess the tumors not malignant they save the head and now all they need is a body?' I said looking very serious. "What, no the nobles decided that you and your daughter are to become citizens of Equestria immediately and in two days Cheyanne is to be crowned Princess Cheyanne Autem Grimm," Twilight said to me. "Good I always said she was my princess and now she's a real one," I said as I began walking down the hall, in the direction I started to smell food in. "But, that's not the only news it seems that due to a long forgotten law since you're an alicorn stallion and the only one for that matter in two days you will be crowned King of Equestria," She said as she caught up to me. "Wow, that's amazing who would have guessed it," I said not really listening to her. "Are you even listening to me?" She asked. "Not really no why do you ask?" I said speeding up as the smell of food got stronger. "Because I just told you, you big dufus YOU'RE GOING TO BE CROWN KING OF EQUESTRIA!" She said using the RCV for the last part. Hearing that made me lose my appetite as I slowly turned to look at the lavender alicorn mare who I once thought of as a friend and maybe even more. Say the most hurtful thing ever to be spoken. Not wanting her to see my expression I turn back around and started trotting away shaking my head the whole time and repeating the same word over and over nope nope nope nope. I continued down the hall until I came to a fork in the road so to speak unfortunately both ways were blocked by the other two princesses. Each sporting a smile of their own as they got closer and Twilight finally caught up to me I looked at each one of them before I uttered those famous words spoken by every guy that had to do something they never wanted to do. THIS SUCKS !!!!   > Chapter 4 The Truth > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I don't know how it happened and to be honest I don't give a rats hairy butt either. All I know is that I'm away from those three crazy smiling Mares. Sorry, let me recap what happened. You see I was just told by Twilight that I was going to be crowned King and I kind of, sort of freaked out. Actually, I yelled and pushed past Celestia and Luna trying to find my way out of the castle full of crazy ponies. I mean they have to be nuts if they think it's a good idea putting me in charge of anything here especially since I've only been here for less than a week. Getting off track sorry about that now where was I? Oh yeah, I found myself out in the middle of nowhere well sort of nowhere. I was on top of the mountain looking over Canterlot. So I guess I didn't um what's it called again.... teleported yeah that's it teleported to far thankfully. Now all I have to do is the same thing I did to get here if only I knew how it happened. I suck at magic, most of the time it's hit or miss mostly miss. Here's an example Twilight tried to teach me a levitation spell on some apples a whole lot of apples. After 199 tries I did finally do it, unfortunately, those 199 tries I learned how to make applesauce see they didn't exactly go up more like blow up. Hey maybe my luck will change so concentrating like Twilight and all the books said I thought of where I wanted to be closing my eyes I felt the magic flow from my body to my horn and that familiar popping sound and "poof" I opened my eyes to see I had moved exactly four feet backward. "Come on, I know I have magic now because I can randomly teleport and blow up apples but why, why dear universe must you make my life so difficult when I try to do anything hell I would probably have been better off as an Earthpony or a Griffon and one more thing universe WHY THE HELL AM I AN ALICORN!" I said only to yell the last part while looking to the heavens waiting for an answer. Well, I got an answer to my question first in the form of very familiar laughter. Then when he showed up and I'll have to say I almost fangasmed, almost. You see Discord is one of my top five characters from the show. The other four I will tell you later but like I was saying the lord of chaos was standing well more like floating in front of me still laughing. "Oh, my I haven't laughed this hard in over two millennia," He said holding his sides. " I'm sorry but I've seen better use of magic done by that showpony Trixie but all this fun aside we need to talk," Discord said taking on a serious tone as he landed on the ground. I looked at him and realized he wasn't joking and that made me a little nervous. " Ok what do we need to talk about," I said as I sat down on my hunches. " Well you see it has to do with you Cheyanne and your late wife," Discord said as he lowered his eyes to the ground. I looked at him with a mixture of curiosity and anger the anger was the mention of my daughter and wife the curiosity was how did he know about Eris. "Please before you ask any questions let me tell you a story," Discord said raising his eagle claw then having a smile show up on his face. " But first I think we need a few more in the audience," With that said he snapped his claw and in a flash Celestia, Luna, Twilight, the other girls, the CMC ( DT and SS also), Cheyanne and what surprised me the most was Princess Cadance and Shining Armor were there too. "Discord what is the meaning of this?" Celestia said in an angry tone. "Oh don't get your knickers in a knot Tai I brought all of you hear so I can tell all of you a story and it's a really good one," He said showing that devilish smile he always has. " Now if all of you would make yourselves comfortable we can begin," He said snapping his claws making pillows appeared beneath everypony. "Now if everypony is comfortable we can begin?" Discord said putting on a pair of glasses as he sat down in a big chair picking up a book and opening it. Long ago before Equestria was even founded I lived in this land with a being known as Harmony. Now she was unlike any creature any of you had ever seen for she appeared to look almost like a Unicorn but she stood nearly equal to my height. As for the unicorn part, you see the tip of her horn ended in two points much like a fork and she wore a crown on her head with six gems. And, before you ask Miss Sparkle yes they were the elements but they weren't called that back then they were just part of her crown. You see as I am chaos she was my polar opposite. We always tried to outdo each other I created the Chimeras she countered and created the Manticores stuff like that. But one day something changed we no longer saw each other as opposites but something else you see we fell in love. I know it's hard to believe but it's true we even held a ceremony where we said our own vows to each other. And for a time we were truly happy but that happiness would not last. You see we weren't the only ones that existed in this land to be more precise this world. Together they were called The Ethereals and they were not happy with what we did. Well some of them were on our side Alpha and Omega, Tempus and Locus ( Birth or Life and Death and Time and Space) were happy for us that we had chosen to show true balance. But the others didn't like it at all even Hubun and Nafarat ( Love and Hate) were against it. Hell, Solas and Dorchadas (Light and Darkness) threatened us if we did not return to the way we were before they would make us do it. The other Ethereals chose to stand with them so it was the six of us against the world so to speak. "Wait you're telling us that the power of Love didn't want you to be together?" Cadance asked looking skeptical. "Yes but not for the reason you think Princess," Discord said looking at the princess of love with sad eyes. Now as I was saying the six of us were ready for a fight well five of us actually. I found out that before the battle Harmony had told me she was pregnant. So I had her stay back and I promised to protect her and our child with everything I had. During the battle, many things happened some good and some bad. The good things were that new creatures came into being Dragons, Griffins, Diamond Dogs, and Minotaurs to name a few. The bad was the Demons, Windigo, and pretty much all the nasty monsters and things you can think of. During the battle, we all noticed that the creatures were refusing to fight for us and a new group of creatures had arrived. The three tribes of ponies had made their way to this land and they carried a power within them it was so powerful it destroyed the Windigo. They called it the Flame of Friendship and that was a new concept for all of us. So much that we all chose to continue our battle on the Ethereal Plane and that is where everything went down the crapper. See everyone except Harmony and myself truly reside in the Ethereal Plane because we were the only ones with real bodies and to make a long story short being there was harming us. I told Harmony to leave for the safety of her and our child but she refused. Saying if we are to fall then we do it as a family this was a new word we had learned of from the ponies and other creatures. We continued the battle for some time Harmony and I leaving the plane so our bodies could heal and that's when they struck Nafarat, Solas, and Dorchadas decided to end it in one blow. It was Hubun that told us what they had done those cowards attacked Harmony when she was alone outside the Ethereal Plane. You see due to the fighting she had gone into labor and that's when they attacked threating the life of our child to end the war. But she stood her ground and refused, telling them that if all of us would put aside our differences and come together this world would be forever in true peace. Nafarat was the first to attack but was stopped by two beings calling themselves Harbinger and The Mantle. You see when Hubun found out what was going to happen she had told my friends and in their collective rage the two couples had fussed to become one being Alpha and Omega became Harbinger and Tempus and Locus became the first and only true immortal calling itself The Mantle of Immortality. I did not make it in time to see any of it and none of them would tell me what truly happened but I do know that Nafarat was cast to dwell beneath the ice of the cold north having Hubun watch over him for all eternity and Solas and Dorchadas were stripped of their forms and memories and placed inside the bodies of two foals born possessing the traits of the three pony races. As for me, I was lost, my love had given up her life to protect our child. I became withdrawn it was The Mantle and Harbinger who took care of my daughter. Sometimes I would hold her and then the pain of the loss of her mother would surface. Then one day I got word of these two ponies that could move the sun and moon and went to see it for myself and that's when I realized that they were Solas and Dorchadas. Needless to say, I lost it and became insane with anger, why did they get to live when my Harmony had to die. I wanted to make them suffer but for some reason I couldn't, I found out that the presence of my daughter was keeping me from exacting my revenge. So I decided to make sure she was safe I opened a gateway to another world. A world she would be safe in but I did not know that world had no magic so in my foolishness I had put her in danger. The Mantle had journeyed to this world with her to protect her from harm until it was time for her to return home. As for me, you all know what happened Tai and Luna found the Elements and used them to imprison me. But only my body was in stone my mind was free to journey throughout the omniverse and there I learned two things first was Harmony did not die she cast the most powerful spell ever to be created called Harmonic Convergence where her whole being was fussed with this world becoming the Tree of Harmony and her power was set inside the jewels of her crown so that nothing like that war would ever happen again. The second thing was I got to watch as my daughter grow up and fall in love with a human and bring a life born from true and pure love into the world. But unfortunately the birth was trying and a choice was made her our the baby even The Mantle was powerless to stop what was to happen. Yes, Grimm, you see my daughter was named Eris your wife and mother of Cheyanne and when the day the two of you were to die it was Eris' soul who asked The Mantle and Harbinger to bring you both here so you could be safe in doing so you were fussed with him or them becoming an alicorn. After Discord finished his story everyone around me was in tears and I just sat there saying and doing nothing. it was Cheyanne who broke up everyponies tears when she ran over to Discord and jumped into his arms wrapping her hooves around his neck and giving him a kiss on the cheek yelling how happy she was to meet her grandpa and that she loved him so much. With this, the others dried their eyes and made their way over to the two of them leaving Celestia, Luna, Cadance, Twilight, and Shining to stand beside me watching the display before us. "So if I understand it correctly you're an alicorn because you have ethereal beings inside of you?" Shining said looking at me. I stood there for a second before the knowledge came to my mind and I began to speak. "Yes but I am not the only one for Celestia, Luna, Cadance, and Twilight each hold an ethereal within them as well those being Solas, Dorchadas, Hubun, and Harmony," "Wait, what, how, me Harmony?" Was all Twilight could say before her brain shut down and she passed out only for me to catch her and lift her up on my back receiving a stern look from Shining Armor. "Well, I think it would be best if we all returned to the castle and Have some lunch," Celestia said stepping over to the others. We all gathered around her and in a poof we were standing in the dining hall. Everyone moved over to the table and took a seat I watched as Cheyanne made sure that Fluttershy was sitting next to Discord. I knew what she was doing back on earth she always liked those stories of Fluttercord and to prove that when everyone was seated she spoke up. "So Miss Fluttershy when are you going to marry my grandpa so I can have you as my grandma?" Cheyanne asked in the most innocent voice possible. Only to have Fluttershy turn beet red Discord to have his jaw drop to the table and Rainbow Dash to fall out of her seat laughing. I had to hold back my laughing but it was very hard and I still had Twilight on my back as I moved over to put her in one of the empty seats. After that, she woke up looking around at what was happening looking a little confused. Cadance leaned over and told her what happened making her blush as well. All this was fun and all but I still had one thing plaguing my mind. "Um, can I ask why in the name of that is holy would you want to crown me king?" I asked looking at Celestia and Luna. The title of King of Equestria is just that a title for you are the King of Tartarus and the Elysian Plains but to the nobility, you are still a prince of Equestria," Luna said placing her hoof on mine. "Although if you were to marry one or both my aunts then you would be the King and they the Queens," Cadance said with a devilish smirk making both Celestia and Luna look at each other blushing. "Hey, what about me why can't I marry him too?" Twilight yelled out before she realized what she had said making herself blush and sink into her chair. I didn't get to say anything because Cheyanne ran over hugging me. "Daddy is it true are you going to marry the Princesses and make them my mommies, cause I think it would be great to have three mommies so I could have lots of little brothers and sister someday," She said smiling up at me. I turned to look at three very red Princesses and one Princess of Love smiling while Shining decided to find that the table looked very interesting. "So the only other stallion here and you're not going to help me out?" I said staring at him until he finally looked at me with a sheepish grin. "Sorry about that but I live with her and you know happy wife happy life," He said as his eyes kept darting over to look at his wife smiling there. "Sweetie how about we see what happens okay?" I asked my daughter for her to look at me smiling before she went back to her seat when the food arrived. As we ate our meals I couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to have all three mares as my wives seeing as I haven't been with a woman since Cheyanne was born. Yep, you heard it here ten years of no sex but that thought was pushed aside by something more important something I think only Discord would know. Why did I suck so bad at magic if I am supposed to be an all powerful Alicorn I mean come on my little girl can do stuff better than me and most of the time if something happens it's either a fluke or some subconscious thing. All I know is if I can't figure this out I am going to be pissed off beyond the level of pistivity. But I can't think of that now because I am hungry and the food in front of me is calling my name. "Now I believe it would be best if all of you were to stay the night seeing as tomorrow will be Grimm and Cheyanne's coronation," Celestia said only to get a happy cheer from six fillies. "Oh, my this is terrible we have nothing for you to wear for your coronation," Rarity said looking flustered. I looked over to her and seen how upset she was. "Actually Rarity you don't need to worry about me but if you think you can would it be possible for you to make a dress for Cheyanne and if I remember correctly you still have the other dresses from the royal wedding for the girls," "Yes I do Darling but unfortunately, they're all at my Boutique back in Ponyville," Rarity said looking a little down. "Don't worry Aunt Rarity my grandpa can help right grandpa?" Cheyanne said looking from Rarity to Discord with the biggest puppy dog eyes ever. "Oh, of course, my little angel Grandpa would do anything for you," Discord said as he snapped his claws and it looked like nothing happened. "Well, what happened I thought you said you were going to do something?" Rainbow Dash said looking at Discord. "I did it so happens that the room Rarity will be staying in her closet is connected to her Boutique back in Ponyville all she has to do is walk through it and she's there," Discord said looking smug at Rainbow. "Ok that's enough both of you we should be happy because today Chey-Chey got to meet her grandpa for the first time," Pinkie said looking at everyone with a serious face before it turned to a smile. Now all I know is I have to get your congratulations on your coronation party for tomorrow," She said before disappearing out of the room. You know what Pinkies right we should be happy my little girl got to meet her mother's father and learn where that half came from. The best part of all was I learned I wasn't going to be in charge of this land only of a place where happy dead people and those who are damned for all eternity lived. The only other thing I had to deal with was when it was time for somepony or other creature to be born or die and that can't be that bad right, right? But as we all know that when you tempt fate it has a way of biting you right in the flank. But I am not going to let anything change my mind or ruin this. Later that evening "Somepony help me! Get me out of here! Open this damn door I know you're out there I can hear you breathing!" I yelled as I tried my damndest to keep from being pulled into my bed by not one but three alicorn mares. If you're confused about what's happening let me give you a short recap. After lunch, Celestia took me on a tour of Tartarus and that's where I met a few of my Minions. You see I have workers that take care of the day to day operations of both the Elysian Plains and Tartarus. Actually, both sets of minions looked just like I expected them to, the plains had your typical Cherubs you know baby angels and the underworld had eyeball things with wings. Cute aren't they, I also learned that I really didn't have to do much just show up every now and then to see if everything was running smoothly. As for everything else, Rarity did make Cheyanne a dress for the coronation and I have to say that it looks really good. She also redesigned the other fillies dresses due to the fact that they each had grown a little over the past year. After the tour, I was instructed on what was going to happen at the ceremony by Luna and Twilight. I even got to talk to Shining Armor for a while I told him about what I used to do before coming here and let's just say he and I hit it off better than I would have expected. That was until Cadance had to ruin it by saying that all I needed now was Twilights parents to approve of me and I could have three Princesses to rut. I seriously think there's something wrong with that mare. But as I was saying I learned the basics of what was to happen tomorrow and spent time with all the other girls and my daughter and father-in-law until it was time for dinner. We all sat at the table and enjoyed a delicious meal but I had that old feeling of something dangerous was near so I kept looking around the room. Little did I know what set off my Alicornsence was a certain pink pony princess with a multicolored mane and tail. I don't know why she has to but into my love life like... oh yeah Princess of Love but still. It's my life and when I'm ready to start dating again I decide when it will be not some Princess of Love trying to hook me up with three mares three very attractive mares with nice looking flanks and I think you could call the foal bearing hips. No, bad brain, stop thinking that, your not ready for something like that. So yeah that's pretty much what happened up until I went to my room for the night and walked in on a sight that would make any man or stallion turn into a savage beast with only one thought sex. I, on the other hand, hoof did the complete opposite I turned around and started screaming as I made my way to the door only to be stopped by three beams of light. So this is where we were me trying to get out of the room while Celestia, Luna, and Twilight kept pulling me closer to the bed and certain doom. "Grimm, calm down we told you that all we wanted to do was cuddle and nothing else," Celestia said as she kept pulling me closer to the bed. "Yes Sir Grimm just harmless cuddles is what we seek," Luna said as she too pulled me closer. "If you just want to cuddle then why dress like that," I yelled as I tried to move away from them. "We just thought that this would relax you more and besides you cant blame a mare for trying," Twilight said the first part out loud and the rest under her breath. "Do you mean it all you want to do is cuddle?" I asked still not sure of all of this. "Yes, we promise just cuddling nothing more you big foal, now get over here so we commence with the cuddles," Celestia said followed by Luna who seems all too eager for this. I decided to just pony-up and be a stallion so I slowly made my way to the bed. As I took my first step, I was frozen in place the looks on their faces was enough to turn water to ice on how creepy they looked. Okay you know what forget it I 'm out of here I thought to myself as I quickly turned and ran at the door full force knocking down while I just kept running. "Grimm, get back here and cuddle with your Princesses that's an order!" Celestia said as the three of them started running after me. "How and why can he be so stubborn after all he has three hot sexy mares willing to give themselves to him and what does he do?" Luna said as she caught up to her sister. "He runs like a Foal who is going to get a booster shot," Twilight said as she too caught up to her fellow Princesses. "A booster shot would be less painful than what you three wanted," I yelled back as I pick up my pace. "All we wanted to was cuddle with you," Celestia said as she quicked her pace. "Yeah right cuddle and the way you were looking at me was just so innocent you know the reason I'm running is, because I haven't been with a mare in ten years and I'm a little scared," I said not knowing why I told them the last part. "Well none of us has been with a stallion ever so there," Luna said with a hint of embarrassment in her voice. Hearing what she said made me trip over my own hooves and crash to the floor sliding to a stop. Really none of you have ever you know?" I asked as I turned around too fast them the three of them caught up to me blushing. "No not one of us," Celestia said looking down at the floor. "But what about your heat what did you do for that," I asked in a hushed tone so not to make them more embarrassed "We would lock ourselves in our rooms and cast a powerful sleep spell on ourselves Luna said as she had tears forming in her eyes. I looked at the three of them and they all had tears streaming down their faces. I'm sorry about all of this I really am but it's just I...." I was about to finish what I was saying when a strong scent hit my nose. "Ah What is that smell and why I have a bad feeling about it?" I asked the three of them only for them to start blushing harder and deciding that the walls and floor started to look really interesting at that moment. " Tai, Luna, Twilight what is it?" I said in a stern tone. "Um, you see there hasn't been an alicorn stallion here since our father and well you being so close has caused our heat cycle to speed up and well the excitement of the chase push it over the edge and well see for yourself," Celestia said as the three of them turned around and lifted their tails giving my clear view of their marebits and the most amazing smell I have ever smelled. Before I could say anything we heard laughing and I knew who it was looking around the hall I yelled in the angriest voice I ever used. "Discord get out here now you son- of -a snake," He popped into exitance in front of the girls making them back up into me making him smile even more. That was the funniest thing I have seen in millennia," He said between laughs. This just made Celestia and Luna blush but get angry. As for Twilight, she began to cry at how embarrassed she was. I couldn't take it anymore and move around to stand in front of them where I leaned in and nuzzled each of them. "You know what BUCK IT Eris told me to live and Cheyanne already sees you three as her mothers so let's do it," I said making them look at me with happy smiles. "Let's get married," I said making the three of them and Discord look at me confused. I sorry but I'm kind of traditional hell Eris and I didn't do it until we were married be it we were married a week after we met but still," I said looking back at the three smiling mares. "Well, I guess there's only one thing to do," Discord said snapping his talons making Cadance, Shining, and Cheyanne appear in the hall. "Discord what is the meaning of this?" Shining yelled angrily. "No time for a full explanation so here's the short version Caddy perform wedding you and me witnesses Cheyanne gets to know the truth so she won't freak out tomorrow," Discord said snapping his talons once again and we all appeared in the throne room. Cadance blinked a few times before what was happening finally sunk in and she squealed before she composed herself and began to speak. " Dearly beloved we are gathered here," "Cadnce dear could you just skip ahead please if you don't mind?" Celestia said with pleading eyes to her niece. "Sorry, Aunt Celestia very well then, Do you Celestia, Luna, and Twilight take Grimm as her beloved husband?" She asked the three only to get a unified Yes from them. "And do you Grimm take these three mares as your beloved wives?" She asked looking at me. I sorry but I couldn't help it I had to do it so I stood there looking at the faces of everyone around me before I just sat down on my flank and debated out loud to myself. "Oh I don't know this is just too fast, are we really compatible I mean we have only known each other for less than a week," I said still holding my stern face but it was what Cheyanne said made me stop fooling around. "Daddy if you don't say yes so I can have my mommies than I will go and date Snips and Snails," She said crossing her hooves in front of her. "Yes I do," I said without hesitating to look first to Cadance then to three very happy looking mares. "Then by the power vested in me I now pronounce you Stallion and Mares you may kiss your, brides," Cadance said as I was tackled to the floor and kissed repeatedly but my wives I guess. "Wait a minute did Twilight just get married?" Shining asked looking a little confused about what just happened. I'll explain when we get back to our room dear," Cadance said kissing him on the cheek. "But first, we need to make this official so we need to," She said before she was cut off by a parchment appearing in front of her with a quill. Cadance took the quill in her magic and signed her name passing over to Shining who did the same still looking a little confused then Discord took it and signed his name before passing over to the four of us where we each wrote our names with me needed to hold the quill in my mouth seeing as I still suck at magic. After all of that Discord made the Marriage License disappear to the national archives. I looked at the three mares I was now legally married to before Cheyanne tapped my leg when I looked down at her she smiled. "Now, daddy, I want you to go and you and my new mommies make me lots of baby brothers and sisters okay I love bye bye, " She said as she turned and ran over to a laughing Discord. Knowing full well he had something to do with all of this I looked at Celestia and the others as they blushed before turning back to look at the devil and my daughter. "Oh, sweetie, you know what, why don't you ask when Grandpa and Fluttershy will start giving you uncles and aunts?" I said making Discord stop laughing and turn beet red. With that my work was done well sort of the next thing that happened was the four of us were enveloped in a golden aura and in a flash we were back in my room but this time we were all on the bed. I looked around at the three mares that were now my wives and one thing popped in my head when the lights went out and the three of them started giggling. What the hell happened, did I just get married to Celestia, Luna, and Twilight? > Chapter 5 Why does S%#& like this happen to me? > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm laying in bed feeling the sun hit my face turning enough to keep the sun out of my eyes I slowly open them to see a single form lying next to me. I reach out to touch the form with my hand, wait, hand? Yes, I look and it's a hand I'm human so all that stuff was just a dream. The form next to me stirs and moves the covers and I can see that it's my wife and my God does she look beautiful. She rolls over on her back opening her eyes to look at me. "Good morning sexy how'd you sleep?" I asked her leaning down and kiss her. "You wouldn't believe the weird dream I had it was so.." I began to say until I notice the look my wife was giving me. "I am so sorry Grimm but this is the dream, you really are in Equestria and you are married to Celestia, Luna, and Twilight Sparkle," Eris said looking at me with that silly smile of her that I loved so much. "And as of right now you are on your back and Celestia is riding you like a professional bronco buster,' She said giggling. "Oh, is that why I feel like I'm sitting on an unbalanced washing machine?" I said looking at her. " Wait am I asleep?" I asked sitting up quickly. Eris sat up next to me placing a hand on my shoulder. Don't worry your not asleep it just how can I put it?" She said as she thought to herself. "Oh, ok your eyes are open your smiling and your hooves are doing what they need to but your logical side of your brain has gone by-by so whats happening out there is pure instinct," She said making me look at her confused. "So you're telling me that right now I am nothing more than..." A stallion rutting his mares yep." I began to say before she finished it for me. "And I will say this for how long you four have been at it there's no way those three are not pregnant," She said smiling at me making me look down. "How can you joke about this it feels like I'm cheating on you," I said turning to look at her only to receive a slap in the face. Now you listen to me Johnathan Necronomicon Grimm (Yeah my parents really loved H.P. Lovecraft go figure) you are not cheating on me what your doing is keeping your promise now I want you to be happy and take care of our Cheyanne and you might want to to go back now because Twilight is about to do something with her tongue I would have never thought of in a million years," She said getting up and walking away. "Eris wait please don't go I don't want to lose you again," I said as I tried to follow her. "You never lost me because I was and am always with you in our daughter," She said turning around to look at me. "Oh yeah, before I forget the reason you suck at magic and Cheyanne is so good at it is because of my mother and father,' She said as I just raised an eyebrow looking at her. "My parents were both powerful magical beings making me one too and our little girl got it from the three of us as for you being human meant no magic just imagination so you had half of it but you forgot the most important thing Seeing isn't believing, Believing is Seeing," She said as she slowly disappeared leaving me alone. I looked up to the none existent sky smiling. "Believing is seeing uh you had to use the Santa Claus quote didn't yay?' I said to my self before I felt my mind reconnecting to the world. "Holy Mary Mother of dam Twilight that felt really good who taught you that?" I asked looking at her as she sat between my legs blushing. Celestia and Luna just giggled as I moved to sit up pulling Twi into a hug. "Hey, it's ok no need to be embarrassed let me show you what I can do with my tongue," I said moving her into position. Needless to say, all three of them loved it and so did I, to be honest. But I know you're all wondering how long, how long were we in bed for am I right? Well let's just say we got married at 10:30 PM on Thursday and it is now 10:00 AM Saturday so yeah and if they are not pregnant then something is seriously wrong with me or them or both I just saying. I looked over at the clock on the wall. "Oh it's a little after 10 o clock," I said only to regret it when I got thrown off the th bed by three very surprised mares all screaming the same thing. "Dear Faust, we're late for your coronation and the announcements!" I laid on the floor for a while feeling some pain in my face after I greeted the floor with it. "Ow what the buck is wrong with you three that stupid coronation can wait until we're ready and what do you mean what announcement?" I asked still laying on the floor nursing my face. "Grimm, we love you but know is not the time for joking," Luna said as she used her magic to lift me up so she could look at me. Your Coronation is set for Eleven due to the fact that is the only time every Noble and Dignitary will be here in Canterlot and the Announcements are the marriage between you and the three of us including our carrying of your foals," She said casting a spell that covered over all four of us. "There that should do it," "What was that and why do I smell like I just swam in a pool of perfume?" I asked sniffing myself. "That was a cleansing spell it helps when you don't have the time to take a bath now let's get going we still need to explain what will be happening at your Coronation," Celestia said as she headed to the door dragging me along the way. On our way to the throne room, the three of them kept drilling me as to what I was supposed to do. "Now remember we will be entering through a different door and you and Cheyanne must wait outside the main doors until you are introduced then and only then will you both will enter making your way to the foot of the stairs. There you will bow as we descended the stairs to stand before you. You will rise and face us where you will receive your crowns and titles. Then you will turn around facing the crowd where we will move to stand beside you and announce that we are your wives and Cheyanne's new mothers and we are now pregnant with your foals." The three of them told me over and over until we stopped at a small door where the others were waiting. I looked at all of them as they each were wearing a very nice looking dress even Cheyanne was in a one. It kind of looked like one of the ones from Frozen. But for a pony. I watched as they all entered the door leaving my daughter and me behind. I looked down at her smiling face and couldn't help but wonder what she was so happy about. "Are you ready sweetheart?" I asked her. Yeah daddy but," She said looking down at the floor. I leaned down and nuzzled her. "Whats the matter honey?" I asked. "What if they don't like me?" She said looking up at me with tears in her eyes. "What not like you don't be silly those ponies in there are going to love you who wouldn't?" I said having her look at me. "No not them," She said making me wonder who the hell she was talking about. "What if my new brothers and sisters don't like me because I'm not an alicorn like them?" She said as the tears began to fall. I sat down and picked her up, holding her close to me. "Shhh, it's alright everything's going to be fine you know why?" I asked her making her shake her head in my chest. "Becuase I know for a fact you brothers and sisters will love you because you will be the one who gets to teach them how to do magic and being the big sister that means you get to help pick their names," I said making her look up at me with hope-filled eyes. "Really daddy?" She asked. "Really, really have I ever lied to you?' I said kissing her on the nose making her giggle. "So how about we go and get this coronation thing out of the way my little princess?' I said as I set Cheyanne down as we started to make our way to the main doors of the throne room. "Thank you, daddy, I love you," She said as we finally reached the door as we heard our names being called. I would say the whole thing went on without a hitch but I'd be lying. Oh, the coronation part went fine we got our crowns and were introduced to all the Nobles and Dignitaries but when the girls said that we were married and they were pregnant all hell broke loose. First, all the Nobles well most of them started yelling that we couldn't do this it would destroy the country. But like I said not all of them were yelling a handfull congratulated us but that wasn't the real problem it was the Dignitaries they were the real problem. I got so bad Cheyanne and the CMC started to cry and had to have the others take them out of there. That along with what the king of the Minotaurs said was the final straw. "You filthy whorses you would lift your tales for any stallion if I had known this I would have bucked you long ago," Is what I think he said not to sure because after seeing my daughter and my wives yes I'm calling them that start to cry I lost it and everything went black. All I remember is the doors all closing and the room becoming very cold. Then there were the screams all around ponies, griffons, minotaurs, donkeys, dragons, all of them were staring at me with total fear and shock. Discord's POV I sat next to Fluttershy as I watched as Cheyanne and her father made their way to the steps of the thrones both holding themselves with the pride and stature of true nobility. After the ceremony, Tai announced that they were married to Grimm and were pregnant with his foals. Then the yelling began I pulled Flutters close to me seeing as she had begun to shake with fear I looked around and saw my granddaughter began to cry making me want to turn all of these fools it to some proto plankton. I thought it would be best to get them out of there ASAP. Picking up Fluttershy I flew over to the others grabbing the fillies along the way. "I think it would be best if you girls take all of them out of here right now," I said to Applejack and Rainbow Dash. Now don't worry Fluttershy I'll be right behind you after I get the princesses," I said looking at my special somepony. Yes, I said it she's my SPECIAL SOMEPONY so there. I watched as the left the throne room before turning to head over and get the now three tear-filled eyed princesses when I felt the most powerful burst of magic ever. The doors to the room were sealed shut even I couldn't open them. But what got my attention was the screams of fear. I floated above everypony to get a better view and that's where I saw it. Standing there in the center of the room was Grimm in all of his terrifying glory the form that stood there was one I recognized very well it was Death in its War Armor. It wasn't hard to miss the smell of rotting flesh and sulfur were unforgettable that and all those red eyes of his I mean what's up with that I know their the eyes truth but still, even they started to freak me out. Standing there he looked around at the terrified occupants of the room until he raised a hoof and slammed it down on the floor. The sound was enough to make all in attendance freeze in place. All eyes were on him and no one dared to speak. "How dare you, How dare you all of you here have no right to speak against the union of the Princesses and myself for each of you have your own sins upon your heads," Grimm Death said in a low verberating voice. "I am King of Minos how dare you, speak to me in such a way!" The Minotaur King yelled stepping out to stand in front of Grimm holding his sword in his hand. Grimm Death looked at him only to laugh at him making the minotaur flinch. "You king hah you murdered your king rapped his wife and sold his children as slaves. You are no king but a coward and for your sins, you shall be judged," Grimm said looking at the eyes of the now visibly shaking minotaur. Guilty sentence Damnation," Grimm said raising his hoof once more and slamming it down on the floor this time a summoning circle appeared surrounding the Minotaur King. Then there was a low growling that could be heard all of the sudden four creatures appeared to be climbing up from the floor. Their appearance made everyone step back in fear for they were not of this world but the servants of hell the vilest of beings the Wendigo, not the ones of pony lore but the true beast of legend. The now screaming Minotaur King tried to fight the monsters but with no luck, they were too powerful and his blade did nothing but bounced of their skin. We watched as they began to tear their pore victim apart limbs were flying everywhere as blood was spilling all over the floor inside the circle. Until there was nothing but silents. I looked and saw there was nothing left that you could identify as a once living being. All eyes turned from the carnage they had witnessed to look with true fear at the now normal looking Grimm. Raising his hoof once more he slammed it down and everything returned to normal there was no circle no monsters or bloody mess and the Minotaur King was still standing there unharmed but visibly shaken to the point he dropped to his knees and beg for forgiveness. Grimm POV I don't know what the hell happened and to be honest I don't think I'll ever want to because all I know is when I looked around all I could see was fear, fear in the eyes of everyone around me I even saw fear in the eyes of Celestia, Luna, and Twilight and that hurt most of all. I didn't say anything all I did was run out of the room. I didn't look back I just ran I knew something happened but I couldn't remember anything. Why why does my life have to turn to shit everytime something good happens it gets torn away from me first Eris then my daughter and I got killed by our own country and now this? I ran through the halls though doors until I was outside in what looked like a garden. I walked around trying to calm down I don't know why I was acting like this I mean I used to kill people for a living. But now I still kept a watchful eye of my surroundings but I don't know maybe it's being here that's changing me. I walked until I came to a tall tree and just plopped down letting my crown fall off my head. I didn't care about it anyways I just sat there looking at the ground until I felt as if someone was coming over to me. I lifted my head to see everyone was there staring at me with worried expressions. "I guess I made a lasting first impression didn't I?" I said as I looked back down at the ground only to have my daughter run over and jump at me making me fall on my back. "Daddy, I was so scared that you got hurt are you alright?" She asked as she hugged me crying into my neck. Holding her I sat back up and looked at the others all of them but Discord still had fear in their eyes. Even my so-called wives looked at me that way it got so bad I was getting angry. " Discord could you and Fluttershy take Cheyanne, Spike, and the girls to go get some lunch I sure their all hungry right now?' I said looking at him. "Sure Grimm, come along children I think I saw a pile of sweets in the kitchen earlier," He said as both he and Fluttershy ushered the children inside. I waited until they were gone before I spoke. " Alright what the hell is wrong with all of you?" I say only to get the same fearful stares." You know what forget it after Cheyanne's done eating we're outta here," I said getting up and walking towards the gate to the garden. I only got a few steps when a wall of magic appeared in front of me turning around I saw that the horns of Celestia, Luna, and Twilight were all glowing as they stood there with tears falling from their eyes. "Please don't go," Celestia said. "Don't leave us," Luna said. We're so sorry for how we acted,"Twilight said as the three of them walked slowing over to me. "Why should I tell me why should I believe anything you say!" I yelled making them flinch. "Every single one of you is looking at me like I'm a monster ready to kill and devour you. God, I would never hurt any of you, you're the only ones here besides Discord that I consider no who are my family and you three should never doubt my love for you," I said as I looked at each of their faces until I stopped to look at my wives. "I don't know what happened back there but all I know was I could feel the darkness in all of them and when I saw that you three and Cheyanne were crying because of what they were saying I had to protect you all of you," I said before everything started to get fuzzy and then it went dark before I hit the ground I could hear my wives screaming my name then silence. "Grimm!" My sister Twilight and I screamed when we saw our husband stagger then fall to the ground. Running over to him I scanned his body to see if he was hurt. "He is alright he is just unconscious," I said looking to my herd sisters. Twilight did not seem to happy to learn this as she became increasingly worried. "Oh this is bad really, really bad," She said as she began to dance around in a panic. "Twilight why is it bad if our husband is just resting?" Luna asked grabbing twilight to stop her sporadic movements. "Grimm told me he only sleeps about two hours a week and if he's unconscious for too long he'll go into a psychotic state and he said it wasn't something any of us wanted to see," She said as she looked at everyone there. "I even asked Discord if he knew about it and he said to lock him in an iron box and let him ride it out or put him somewhere nothing is alive," She said looking even more worried. Hearing this everyone began to get scared. "Alright now everypony calm down nothing will happen we still have two hours to figure out how to wake him," Celestia said calming the others. "True sister but I think we better come up with something just in case," Luna said leaning close to Celestia so she could only hear it. As the others began to move inside to tell Discord what was happening Twilight on the other hoof was still a little freaked out about all of this and it was showing. Celestia and Luna saw this and walked over to their herd sister to comfort her. "Twilight everything is going to be fine please calm down," Luna said as she nuzzled her cheek. "Please Twilight you must relax the stress is not good for the foal," Celestia said as she too nuzzled Twilight's cheek. Hearing this Twilight just stood there blinking for a few seconds before placing a hoof on her stomach. "That's right the foal my foal, not just mine but Celestia and Luna's we need to be careful right now to much stress isn't good for us." Twilight thought to herself as she took a deep breath. "Now I think it would be best if we move Grimm to his room so he will be more comfortable," Celestia said as she used her magic to levitate Grimm carrying him inside while Luna and Twilight followed her. Outside Canterlot Castle While this was happening those who witnessed the scene earlier were now outside the castle many of the Nobles headed strat home as the Dignitaries also began to gather their things from their Embassies to depart for their homelands. All of them still showing the fear of what they had seen. A few of them those who found the idea of the Princesses married and pregnant to be scandalous decided to use this to their advantage. Possibly setting up an arranged marriage between the royal foals and one of the own family members or better yet blackmailing them with fear of harm coming to the foals. But that idea was shot down quickly remembering what the Prince did to the Minotaur King after his threat to the Princesses there was no way any of them would want to experience that kind of hell. Out of all of the Dignitaries, two walked slower than the rest the first being Steele Fist the Minotaur King for obvious reasons and the second being Queen Grizelda of the Griffon Empire. Grizelda walked slowly back to the Griffon embassy with her two guards flanking her. Although she really didn't need them seeing as she was a former soldier in the army and feared by most if not all other races for her strength and fighting prowess. She had always believed that everything and everyone had a place in this world. As she walked she kept thinking about what had happened to hear the news of her former foes turned allies had finally found a stallion and even had gotten pregnant made her smile. Thinking of her own life being unable to have chicks of her own due to a wound she received long ago but she still was happy for them. She continued walking when a thought came to her stopping in her tracks making both of her guards falter for a second causing Grizelda to chuckle. She turned back to look at the castle. "I have made a decision that will secure an everlasting peace between The Griffon Empire and Equestria," She said making her guards look at her confused. "My Queen, may we know what it is?" One of the guards asked. Grizelda looked down at the guard a smile crept across her beak. " Why a political marriage of course between Prince Grimm and my niece Gilda," She said making the guard's mouths drop open in shock. " Yes I know Polygamy is frowned upon in our society but in Equestria, the practice of Herding is encouraged it might take a little finesse and blackmailing of the griffon nobility but I think we can make it work," She said smiling at the thought of her plan rolled around in her head. "Forgive me my Queen but are you sure you want to have Gilda be the one for this proposal wouldn't it be better to have your other niece Gabby as she is less likely to um, try and kill her future husband?" The guard said only to regret speaking so openly. Grizelda held in her anger knowing that a true ruler must take advice from others in consideration. " True she is still a little headstrong but after her reconciliation, with her old pegasus friend she has improved he attitude and even made a name for herself as one of the best scone bakers in the empire," She said her frown changing to a smile thinking about how her niece's life had gotten better. " Sergent fly ahead and have my secretary write up two letters first ordering Gilda come to Canterlot and bring some of her delicious scones with her and the second a proposal to the Princesses wait, hold off on the second one, for now, let us give them a few days," She said as one of her guards saluted and took of flying in the direction of the Griffon Embassy. With that taken care of Grizelda turned back to continue her walk to the Embassy stopping once again. Looking around and seeing no one she grabbed hold of the guard's talon and started dragging him to the nearest alley. "My Queen is something wrong ?" The guard asked. "No, just seeing the power of that stallion and thinking of what my niece will be getting on her honeymoon just gave me an itch and your going to scratch it for me," She said as they entered the darkened alley a smile plastered on the guard's face. Back inside the castle things weren't going too well. It seemed that it was nearing the two-hour mark and Grimm still had not been revived. The three princesses were at the end of their collective rope. What were they to do lockup their husband until his psychotic episode was over or sending him someplace where there was no living creature. Knowing full well that stress was not good for them it was still hard to fight it. "What are we to do time is almost up and we still haven't.." Luna started to say when Celestia draped her wing over her sister to comfort her. "I know sister but we must have faith that the answer will come," Celestia said Twilight also moved over to her herd sisters for comfort. As this was happening Cheyanne walked it to the room. " Why is everypony looking so sad mommies whats wrong?" She asked walking over to her three mothers. " Oh sweetie it's not a good idea for you to be in here right now your daddy's sleeping," Twilight said as she picked up her now daughter holding her close. "Oh, ok, I just want to know if he could tell me and my friends a story?" She said in a sad tone only for all of them to hear stirring on the bed as Grimm began to sit up. "Ok sweetie I'll be there in a minute," Grimm said as he sat up stretching. Celestia, Luna, and Twilight just stood there with their mouths agape at what they were seeing. Grimm got off the bed and walked over to them giving each of them a kiss on the cheek snapping them out of their stupor. "Wait what just happened?" Twilight nearly yelled. Scratching the back of his head Grimm smiled sheepishly. I guess I was just exhausted from earlier and must have fallen asleep?" He said looking at them confused. "Why did something happen while I was out?" Celestia and Luna moved over closer to Twilight all three of them seemed to have a slite tick in their eyes both of them leaning over and kissing Cheyanne on the forehead. "Cheyanne sweetie your mommies need to talk to daddy about something very important so you go run along and we'll be there in a bit," Celestia said in her motherly voice but there was a hint of malice in her tone. Before Grimm could stop his daughter from leaving and closing the door he felt his body being lifted off the floor. Turning to see not one but three RAGE SHIFTED ALICORNS. https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/0181eb50-c355-4840-9fb1-68e42a37932f/d6tjxf2-5a2a6d1d-eeea-4e5e-86e7-502a1c7abbec.gif?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7InBhdGgiOiJcL2ZcLzAxODFlYjUwLWMzNTUtNDg0MC05ZmIxLTY4ZTQyYTM3OTMyZlwvZDZ0anhmMi01YTJhNmQxZC1lZWVhLTRlNWUtODZlNy01MDJhMWM3YWJiZWMuZ2lmIn1dXSwiYXVkIjpbInVybjpzZXJ2aWNlOmZpbGUuZG93bmxvYWQiXX0.oBRR9S9oHsJLnW0FesiA9THgY4YMSFH6vScfA9n_xdU The only thought that passed through his mind was. " Why does shit like this happen to me?" A few seconds later there was a horrible scream of pain that echoed throughout the land. From that day on when ponies would hear a cry like that they would say it's the wail of the Banshee. But after a trip to the medical wing, Grimm still made it in time, to tell Cheyanne and her friends a wonderful story called Princess Celestia and the Laser Pointer by SirNinji. Needles to say Tai was not happy about the story but Luna was rolling on the floor laughing so hard I thought she'd pee herself. I moved over and pulled the pouting sun princess into a hug kissing her cheek. "Hey, I do know, one about Luna too," I said making her perk up. " I also know one with Twilight in it," I said looking over to my purple bookworm princess. We had fun playing and telling stories and jokes until it was time for dinner even then we still had fun as I sat eating with what I consider my family and that meant everyone my wives, daughter, the mane 5, their sisters, DT, SS, Spike, Cadance, Shining, and even Discord. "HEY" "Oh shut up" But there always must be a balance with happiness and joy, sadness and tragedy must show their faces and little did we know how close it truly was. > Chapter 6 What Makes a Monster What Makes a Man > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I sat there looking like I was just told Santa Claus was a lie. Which he isn't the guy is real I know and why would NORAD still be looking for him if he wasn't. What made me look like that was Discord told me what I did in the Throne Room. I just sat there absorbing everything he told me, from Death's Armor to calling forth Windigos. He did say the sight of what happened was bleached from his mind seeing as it would give him nightmares if he didn't. So there I sat as the realization hit me I have all these powers over Life and Death being able to call monsters from Hell and I still can't levitate a friggin apple without blowing it up. "Discord I have to ask you something," I said turning to look at him with a worried expression. "Yes, what is it?" He said looking at me a little concerned. "I had a dream this morning about Eris and she told me I suck at normal magic because I don't have the right kind of imagination," I said looking at him as he nodded. "But I don't understand how I can do all this other stuff without thinking?" I said looking a little scared. "That is because your magic like mine is more subconscious and based on instinct," He said as I looked confused. " Ok remember when you met Diamond Tierra and you pulled her soul from her body and into hell?" He said as I nodded remembering that. "Yeah but I don't know why I did it or even how?" I said looking at the floor. "That is because you acted on instinct you saw a soul of young filly that was on the road to damnation and had to set it right," He said as I stared at him. "That was your magic of both Life and Death both of them wanted to save her soul Life wanted to keep her safe and purify her but Death wanted to purify her another way to make sure she would understand what she was doing was wrong and that was showing her what Hell was like," He said as if it was nothing. "You're telling me I killed an innocent little girl who only acted how her mother raised her so she could be saved?" I asked seeing him nod. "That's just FUCK UP you know what forget it just tell me is there a way to seal these powers?" I said pissed off by what I did. "Unfortunately the only way to seal them is if you were turned to stone by the Elements of Harmony, you will just have to learn to trust your instincts and control them," Discord said looking at me with some sadness. I just nodded my head knowing that the stone part was out of the question but I still needed to learn how to control this power before I hurt someone I care about or another innocent life. As we walked down the hall well, I walked Discord floated alongside me, I felt that we were being watched. Stopping mid-stride I turned to look at a shadow on the floor. "I know you're there come out now and you won't get hurt," I said in a calm tone voice. Out of the shadow rose one of my minions a Harbinger you know the walking skeletons well anyway I looked at it as it bowed to me. I waited for it to speak only to remember that it was waiting for me to acknowledge it. https://pre00.deviantart.net/5a21/th/pre/i/2013/349/0/b/skeleton_by_stainless33-d6y1ak3.png FYI Harbingers are not like the floating eyeball things from Tartarus they are minny reapers What is it speak," I said a little annoyed that these things are so loyal no I would say obedient. "Forgive my lord but we have urgent news," He said I guessing it was a he, seeing as the voice sounded like a guy, hey it's a skeleton so no twig and berries or a taco. "What news do you have?" I asked looking down at him. Standing back up he pulled two books out of the shadow and presented them to me looking at them I could only smirk at what they were. Yep, the fabled books of life and death better known as The Book of Amun-Ra and The Book of Osiris better known as The Book of the Dead. I just rolled my eyes at this, I mean come on, they looked just like they did in the movie he was even holding the key thing too. I just stood there looking at all of it when Discord reached down to try and touch the books only to get a shock. Jumping back holding his paw as the Harbinger stepped closer to him growling. "How dare you only the Lord can touch the great books when locked and even still he must give you permission to touch them," He said stomping towards Discord. "Enough," I said making the bonehead stop in his tracks. I give him permission as long as I am present," I said looking at the Harbinger how just bowed and stepped back. "Now you said there was news what is it?" I asked remembering what he said earlier. Without hesitation Mr.Skullhead, that's what I'm going to call him placed the key in the lock of the gold book stepping back and looking at me. I looked at him for a second before I realized he wanted me to unlock the book so I placed my hoof on the key and it began turning by itself. I heard a clicking noise and stepped back as the book rose off the floor and floated in front of my face. To be honest I didn't know what the hell I was looking at all I saw was two blank pages. "I don't understand what am I suppose to be looking at?" I thought to myself before words began to appear on the pages. First, it was a story like the headline of a newspaper then there was a list of names and ages and it was a long list of at least fifty names. Manehatten Apartment building 144 burns to ground fire starts in the basement. Cause drunken stallion leaves candle lit, fire due to damaged gas line there were no surviers. I'm not going to list the names of the ponies for two reasons first to many and second I just don't want too so there. As I read over the pages I noticed that this hasn't happened yet, in fact, it was going to happen until tomorrow night. I looked at the pages again but I couldn't bring myself to believe it I was looking at the names of ponies that were going to die. I sat on my haunches just looking at the pages my mind was a blank I used to be able to handle things like this all the time back on Earth death was just apart of the whole scheme of things but now most of the names were of children no older than Cheyanne or the other girls most were even younger. And I was supposed to let them just die without a second thought? I felt Discord place his taloned hand on my shoulder taking in a heavy sigh before he spoke. " I can't understand what your feeling right now after reading this but you must understand there is an order to things," He said looking at me with a soulful expression. I just looked at him I could feel myself getting angry turning back to the book I raised my hoof hitting away making it slide across the floor before I took off running. I just kept running I had to get away from all of this I kept seeing those names of all those ponies but then I saw faces it was the faces of those who were going to die and I was the one to make that happen. I made my way outside of the castle into the streets of Canterlot looking around I saw as the ponies stood there in shock at my appearance Many began to bow but I just ignored them I had to just find a place to be alone to think. I didn't realize I was in the shady part of town looking around I saw the lights of a bar making my way there I opened the door to have the smell of strong alcohol hit my nose. The noise of the patterns stopped when I stepped through the door I looked around to see a very shady bunch. But at that moment I didn't care. Making my way to the bar the Bartender was a gruff looking stallion with a patch over his right eye he was cleaning a glass when I stepped up to the bar. "What'll it be?" He asked not really caring who I was until he looked at me. " Holy Buck um I sorry your Highness," He said bowing after taking a look at me. I just waved a hoof at him. Forget it just give me the strongest thing you got and leave the bottle," I said taking a seat. The stallion nodded before placing a glass down and pouring from a dark blue bottle. The liquid was clear but I could smell the strong proof of alcohol. Taking the glass in my hoof I brought it to my lips and swig it down in one gulp. It burnt like hell but I didn't care. "Take it easy your Highness that's Princess Lunas own Lunar Moonshine it's got one hell of a kick," He said looking at me as he poured another glass. I reached over and snatched the bottle from his hoof and began drinking directly from it. He just looked at me with a mixer of shock and sadness, I guess being a bartender he's seen it all and he probably figured I was trying to forget something so he didn't pry he just placed another bottle on the counter and went back to cleaning glasses. I don't know how long I was there before I felt a hoof on my shoulder, turning I looked to see Celestia, Luna, Twilight, the Mane Five, and Discord standing there. Needless to say, I was drunk and I don't like getting drunk because I am a very mean drunk and when I say mean I was so bad I almost lost Eris because of it so I stopped. But now here I sit with not one but five bottles on the bar in front of me. " Whath the fffunk do you wanth can't ya shee I'm working!" I growled at them before I took another drink only to find the bottle was gone looking around I saw it floating in a dark blue aura. " That's pretty cool but you should take things that aren't yours now give it back," I said standing up and falling as I flopped back down on my haunches. "Grim, please what is wrong why are you doing this?" Celestia asked as she moved closer to me. "Stop, just stay away from me, I don't want any of you to come near me, I am a monster," I said standing up as I lowered my head in shame. "Why would you say that your no monster you are the stallion that we love?" Luna said as she stepped closer too. "I said stop and I am a monster you just don't know it yet but you will and when you do you'll want to stay away from me," I said still looking down at the floor feeling tears fill my eyes. "We would never do that we love you and we know whatever it is can't be that bad?" Celestia said looking to he herd sisters. Hearing that I shoot my head up looking at all of them with anger in my eyes I gritted my teeth. "Oh Yeah tell me my loving wives, have you ever sentenced fifty ponies to death," I said making them look at me in shock. "Oh and let's not forget that most of them are just children some younger than Cheyanne," I said with pure venom in my voice. "So you can see why I AM A MONSTER," I said yelling the last part in the RCV. The whole bar went silent no pony said a word to shaken up by what I said. "No that's not true please tell me it's not true?" Twilight said breaking the silence stepping closer to me. I just hung my head not looking at her or the others. "It is true, I am sorry but Grim was giving the news through the Books of Life and Death by one of his Harbingers. Tomorrow night fifty ponies will die there is no way to change it," Discord said looking at everyone before pulling a crying Fluttershy into his arms. "Whoo-whoo hold on a second I thought you said he was the Lord of Life and Death and chose who lived and die?" Rainbow Dash said flying over in front of Discord. "Yes he is but the Omniverse has decreed that fifty ponies must die to make room for the new souls to come into this realm," Discord said looking at Rainbow dash a little peeved. "She right I do have that power," I said making everyone look at me confused. I explain later but now I want all of you to trust me and go back to the castle please," I said looking at them all but mostly my three wives. Nodding their heads the three turned around to the others. "I believe we should listen to him now come along in our haste we neglected the young fillies back at the castle," Celestia said ushering the others out of the bar but stopping only to kiss me, Luna and Twilight did the same before leaving as well. Discord was the only one to remain and I was glad about that. I looked around, the bar to see that it was now empty so taking a deep breath I steadied my nerves. "Skullhead show your self," I called out to have him appear out of the shadows again bowing once more but this time I just ignored it. "I am here my lord and I thank you for the honor of a name," he said as he stood up. "Bring forth the books," I said looking at him. Once again the books appear the gold one still holding the key in its lock. I placed my hoof on the key and it made the same noise as before and again it floated up so I could look at it. And again the names appeared but this time I raised my hoof and waved it over the pages making them become blank. I then closed my eyes and did what Discord said to do trust my instincts it took me a while but I began to see it names, names of fifty souls that could never see redemption. I opened my eyes to see the names as they appeared on the pages I smiled as this was happening. After the last name was written the book floated back down to the floor. "Can I ask what you just did?" Discord said scratching his head. "You said the omniverse wants fifty souls it's going to get fifty souls but on my terms," I said looking at him with a mischievous grin before turning to look at the book once more. "These are the names of those who will feel the touch of death so it is written so shall it be done," I said stomping my hoof on the ground making the sound of thunder. After that, I felt the effects of the alcohol kick back in and fell back on my ass. "Ok now I'm drunk again and I think I going to need help back to the castle but first I got to throw-up," I said turning and blowing chunks in a conveniently placed bucket. Thank you Discord. Oh, and I found out ponies puck rainbows or it was just me being an alicorn or maybe it was Discord I don't. As we left I heard from Skullhead that he would have his fellow Harbingers begin reaping the souls of those on the list and at that moment I really didn't care too much about it because all I wanted to do was go lie down and pray I don't have a massive hangover in the morning. The next day in Manehatten a lone stallion sat down beside him was a brown bag with the top of a bottle sticking out of it. He sat in front of a lone grave looking down at it. "I sorry, I failed, you wanted our family to stay together but I not only lost you but our little girl driving her away because of my stupid pride," he said lowering his head as he started to cry. "Daddy," A voice called to the old stallion making him jerk his head around to see a young mare standing there. The stallion blinked his eyes. " Prism is that you?" He asked thinking he was hallucinating. "Yes daddy it's me and I just want you to know I sorry for everything I did," Prism said as she walked closer to her father. "No, it was my fault all of it can you ever forgive me?" He said as he got up and moved closer to his daughter. "There's nothing to forgive we were both at fault but that's not why I'm here I want you to come live with me in Hoofington because I want you to be part of your grandfoal's life," She said turning to show her father her swollen belly. The old stallion just stared before a smile crept across his face. "I would love to," He said pulling his daughter into a hug being careful not to hurt her. The two left the Grave but not before saying their goodbye to their wife and mother and for the stallion to throw the bag and its contents into the trash. They made their way to the apartment building he lived in number 144. They made their way in seeing as Fillies and Colts played in the halls laughing and greeting the old stallion. In the basement, the stallion showed his daughter the apartment that she grew up in so long ago before they began packing up his meager belonging for their trip to his new home as they left he did one last thing and blew out a lone candle before shutting the door. As the sun rose and I woke up I found out one very important thing BEING AN ALICORN ROCKS NO HANGOVERS. With that said I still had to do some major apologizing to everyone and first up was my Herd. So I trigged into the dining hall to see everypony, present and a counted for. Clearing my throat I got all of their attention before I spoke. "Everypony I would like to apologize for the way I acted last night I know all of you were worried about me but I still acted like a jerk and I don't know how long it will be before any of you will forgive me but I'll<" I was saying before I got tackled by four ponies the four that meant the world to me. Can any of you guess who they were anyone? "Why should we be mad at you that was a terrible ordeal but please remember that you don't have to carry this burden alone," Celestia Luna and Twilight all said together. I smiled as I kissed each one stopping when I looked at my little girl. She just tilted her head looking at me then to her mothers. "Daddy, I don't know what happened but I forgive you no matter what because, you're my daddy," She said smiling. "Then why did you jump on me too?" I asked her. "Well because I wanted to have a family hug with my mommies and daddy," She smiling once more. The girls and I just hug her more and gave her kisses before the sound of a rumbling tummy could be heard. "Ok I think we better get up so we can have breakfast and discuss what we're going to do today," I said knowing full well it was my stomach making the noise. We all got up and made our way to the table taking our seats and what surprised me most was I was seated at the head of the table. Well, what surprised me most was I was set at the head of the table with my family sitting on either side of me but then it hit me I am the head of this family so the head of the table. We were served our breakfast and were about to eat when low and behold in walked the one pony I still didn't trust actually I didn't trust a lot of the ponies most being the nobles but for some reason, this guy just gave me that vibe. Greeting everypony good morning Auntie Celestia, Auntie Luna, Auntie Twilight, and Uncle Grimm," He said before moving over to stand next to Cheyanne. And how is my new favorite cousin doing?" He said ruffling up her mane. "Wait a minute why are you calling me Auntie in the first place Blue Blood I happen to be five years younger than you?" Twilight said looking at the white stallion. "What else would I call you after all you are married to the new Prince," He said the last part with a hidden hatred. " Who is also married to my Aunts making you my aunt as well," He said smiling but I could tell it was forced. "You know he's right not only am I your former foalsitter and sister-in-law but you are now my aunt as well that make us more of a family," Cadance said clapping her hooves together. I looked at her then to Shining who looked like he was deep in thought contemplating the universe or by the way his eyes looked totally confused about what his wife just said. https://orig00.deviantart.net/3aa6/f/2012/127/3/f/shining_armor_crazy_by_iks83-d4yu3wz.gif Shining hey Shining," I said getting his attention. Just put this in the same group as Pinkie being Pinke and leave it at that," I said hoping he would listen before he had an aneurysm from thinking too hard. "Hehe thanks," He said looking a little better. "How the hell did he become Captain of the Royal Guards?" I thought to myself before my thoughts brought me back to Blue Blood. "So tell me, nephew, why are you so happy today?" I said making him slightly cringe at me calling him nephew. "Oh, it's just that with all of you journeying to the Crystal Empire for that summit I will be able to practice running the country," "AS it should have been" He said with the last part keeping to himself. Hearing this Cheyanne started to giggle as she bounced in her seat. ' Daddy EG, EG, EG we get to see EG," She said as she kept hooping in her seat. I looked at her and smiled knowing that she always love Equestria Girls for the songs and music but mostly because of Sunset Shimmer being her favorite next to Midnight Sparkle in those movies. " Alright this is great we all get to go to the Crystal Empire but most of all the four of us can have our Honeymoon there," I said only to have a disembodied voice to speak up. "Oh, I don't think so my lord you have your duties to take care of," The voice said before we heard a girl scream only to see Blue Blood laying on the floor passed out from fright and the head of a pure white foal resting on his breakfast plate. Everyone just stared, as the head, then a body past through the table only to show the form of a baby alicorn. https://camo.derpicdn.net/8c6b98060a0c7d74c096086b6a056ac888a11c8e?url=http%3A%2F%2Forig10.deviantart.net%2Feb08%2Ff%2F2012%2F014%2Fe%2Fd%2Fmake_your_own_baby_pony_by_lane_nee_chan-d4mdb67.png "Oh your so cute I could just eat you up," She said as she reach out for it. "Lady if you want to live to see tomorrow I would put those hooves down now," She said yes I found out that all Charubs are female while all Harbingers are male as for the flying eye things in Tartarus their a fifty-fifty of both, oh yeah the eye things are called Whatchers. But hearing this Cadnce put her hooves in her lap and made a pounting duckface. "Hey you can cut the attitude this is my family and dearest frinds your talking to," I said the her. "I'll make a note of it sir," She said rolling her eyes. See charubs are rude because their upset, they know and see everything the past, the present, and future but the one thing they don't know is what they want most of all is to know the day they will be born. "Ok fine Miss Naggy Mcgee," I said looking at her just for her to roll her eyes once more. While this was happening Twilight was trying to find out what her daughter was talking about this EG. It was Luna who told her that it was a secrect that she Pinkie Promised her father to never tell even though Luna herself knew about the Equestria Girls as she seen them in Cheyanne's dreams. As for me I found out that everyone else gets to go to the Crystal Empire while I'm stuck doing paper work yes you heard me paper work. But I did get some good news, they weren't going to leave until tomorrow and if I remember right the crown teift doesn't happen until later that night and portal thing is the next morning so if I play my cards right and start the dreaded abomination created by some deminted buracrate I should be there after the girls arrive. here's hoping and if I had fingures they would be crossed right now. So kissing my four girls goodbye I had the rude one take me to my office and yes I do have an office and I still need help teleporting because I still suck at it. All though I did have her go over and hug Cadance and say I Love You Mommy in the cutest voice making everyone Dwaaaa. Yeah well I know all of you want to know how my day went at work so here goes. ....... It was so boring all I did was sign my name over and over on requisitions, bills, payrolls, written appologizes for when any of my minions get seen byt the living without premision and tons of other burecratical BS. Hell I even had some prisioner from Tartarus complain about how they were being treated Tartarus also called the LIVING HELL. Thats what I had to deal with all day and a half of the next, so I missed one of my most favorite things. But I did make it to the Crystal Empire it's just when I showed up it was already night time and then it took me a while to find the girls and my room only to find out that the dicided to sleep in seperate rooms. I did find out that thanks to Luna, Celestia did find out about Sunset Shimmer before she showed up and tried and I say tried to steal Twilight's crown. We did stop her and kept her from returning through the mirror portal but you don't need to worry we didn't screw up the time line sort of. See I figured we could gett all the Equestria Girls stuff out of the way quickly if the portal was unable to close and seeing as Charuba's Harbenger's and Watcher's all can effect both time and space. So I just had one of each of them sitting half way inside the portal keeping it open indeffently or until they all move out of the way. I did this for a few reasons, first being I was not going to let Twilight and Spike deal with all this shit by their selves with Twi being pregnant and I wanted to see what I looked like in the EG world and I have to say I looked BadAss, I'm not joking here take a look. See what I mean minus the guns and vampire killing stuff I looked like Wesley Snipes from Blade, I was that frigging awsome. What, what are you looking at, oh, I see you thought I was a white guy by the way I talked, well hate to burst you bubble but I was and will always be a Black Man, and Eris was white so my daughter is mixed. Another reason was I wanted to keep the portal open is to see Flash Sentry's reaction the human not the pony I like the pony Flash he's a great guy. But when Brad i think the ficwriters call him asked Twilight out and she turned him down flatter than a sheet of paper telling him she was already married and pregnant but she didn't mind just being "friends". It was like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x-Q85l3sCs seriously you could see it in the guys face. But enough of that what else did we do you ask? Well I used my skills and found out where the Dazzlings were located and took care of them and no I didn't kill them I made them an offer they couldn't refuse. In exchange for returning to Equestria, they would become my servants and work in Tartarus for me, feeding on all the misery they could get. But if they ever tried to take over anyplace or do harm to any outside of Tartarus they would find out what true hell was when I drag them down to it and yes they would still be alive. I even made the deal binding with a drop of their blood in the Book of the Dead. While I was doing this Twilight was getting her human friends back together I even convinced her to talk Sci Twi into transferring from Crystal Prep to Canterlot High. Although the same thing happened from The Friendship Games and Sci Twi did become Midnight Sparkle and with a now reformed Sunset Shimmer turning into Daydream Shimmer to save both the day and Sci Twi. The only thing I got to say about that is they looked way different than what was on the show. But like you read a reformed Sunset see after a long talk with Celestia they both knew they were both wrong about a lot of things and apologized in a heartfelt hug filled with tears they reconciled. A couple days later she helped me out a lot, with everything that we needed, done. She even helped me with getting Principal Cinch taking into custody by that worlds version of Homeland Security in being an Isis agent before the Friendship Games and it turned out better all the students got along and they actually have real fun. But during this time I got to know more about her on a personal level and we hit it off so as of right now well actually after Cadance say you may now kiss the bride Sunset Shimmer will be the newest member of my herd and wife but don't worry about the baby stuff see we did it two weeks ago and when the others found out they were so happy for her and welcomed her into the herd but for me I was stuck living at Discords until the Wedding. Oh, and if any of you are wondering the crystals from Camp Everfree were snatched up before Gloriosa Daisy even found them and we did leave a couple million for her and her brother to keep the camp open for a very long time. So now I have four wives and Cheyanne has four moms who love her. I almost forgot two more things happened first being that when Sunset became Daydreamer she ascended to Alicornhood. And the second isn't all happy see when we returned home, I foolishly confronted Filthy Rich about how his wife was treating their daughter and manipulating her. He was furious about it and he, in turn, confronted her they had a very heated argument words were said but the reason I said I was a fool was because, when Filthy told Spoiled that he was going to divorce her she lost it and in a fit of rage stabbed him multiple times killing him. I know this because I was the one who had to reap his soul. As we journeyed to the Elysian Plains Filthy told me it wasn't my fault so stop blaming myself for what happened because he suspected it for a long time but was afraid to do anything about it until he saw how happy Diamond was when she was with Cheyanne and the others. He even told me when they sat down for dinner she would tell him about all the fun she had with her friends how she would help them in trying to get their cutie marks. But what he mostly remember was how she would talk about Cheyanne and say that she wished she had a sister like her. He then asked that I take care of Diamond Tierra for him and raise her as my daughter. I Pinkie Promised that I would, so the next day I signed the papers making Diamond, mine and Celestia, Luna, Twilight, and Sunsets daughter and Cheyanne's big sister as she was one year older than her. As for Spoiled Rich she was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in the salt mines were she would never get out and die there. Now I know it's going to take some time for Diamond to get through this but with her new family showing how much they love and care for her she just might make it through this. Thinking of this made me smile her late father always called her his princess and now I do it too but if you think about it she really is a princess now. So let recap what happened so far, my daughter and I were killed by my former government, but we were saved by the last of my late wife magic and it sent us to the cartoon land of Equestria in the show My Little Pony Friendship is Magic. Doing this we were turned into ponies my daughter Cheyanne is a Unicorn who is a prodigy just like Twilight, as for myself I got turned into an alicorn, one who has trouble using a simple levitation spell. Now we find out that Discord the Lord of Chaos is my late wife and Cheyanne's mother's father making him Cheyanne's biological Grandfather. We also find out that I am the Prince and Lord of Life and Death ruler of the Elysian Plains, Tartarus, and Hell. I also find out that I will suck at normal magic until I learn to use my imagination but as for my other powers, they work more on instinct. I am married to not one, but three wait, scratch that I mean four Alicorn Princesses Celestia, Luna, Twilight, and Sunset Shimmer and oh, yeah they're all pregnant with my foals. Let see what else happened I scared the shit out of a bunch of Noble and Foreign Dignitaries after my daughter and I were introduced to the world, things were said my girls cried I got pissed. I had to end fifty lives so the friggin heartless omniverse could be happy. What else went to the Equestria Girls world got the Sirens/ Dazzlings working for me got Sunset and Celestia back on really good terms got to marry Sunset and got her pregnant. ( not in that order though) Made two rival Schools become great friends saved a summer camp. Stupidly made a good stallion,s life end, only to become his own daughter's new father. Well, that pretty much covers it. I just have a few questions to ask first why was I called back to Canterlot seeing as I choose to live in Ponyville because of both Cheyanne and Diamond Tierra could be close to their friends. I made a Portal that conexts the throne room to the Library and when I say me, I mean Twilight and Sunset used one of the spells in one of my books. Those things are like Wikipedia for all things magic but still, I am now in the throne room looking at one angry Lunar Princess and one confused Solar Princess. Standing next to me is Gilda the Griffon with a smug look on her beak as she keeps looking me over. I find out after Twilight and Sunset enter the room that Gilda's aunt is the ruler of the Griffons and she wants to strengthen their Treaty and Alliance with Equestria with an arranged marriage between her niece (Gilda) and myself. Celestia has no problem with it as it is to strengthen an everlasting peace. Twilight and Sunset are on th fence about it but do see the upside of it and Luna well she's not taking it too well, in fact, I could have sworn I saw Nightmare Moon standing there just a second ago. The only thing everyone is forgetting is what do Gilda and I want. Well, Gilda didn't mind about it too much just as long as and I quote "She gets stuffed with that Oversized Stallion Sausage and gets filled with enough seed so she can lay a large clutch of strong Hippogriffs." unquote. I just looked at all five of them seeing each of the faces, then not saying a thing I turned around and walked through the portal then leaving the Library heading to the Everfree Forest after reaching the Castle of the Two Sisters I stopped and looked to the sky tilting my head. WHAT DE FUCK, SHE JUST CALL MY JUNK? > Chapter 7 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Some Stuff Happens > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- After my little freakout, I made my way back to Ponyville stopping at Fluttershy's. I had two very important reasons to go there. The first was to talk to Discord about something dealing with a certain future event and the other, to troll them about not getting started on Cheyanne's uncles and aunts. I know it's not a nice thing to do with Fluttershy, but seeing her turn beet red is just so fun, not to mention that Discord tends to lose control of his magic too. But that's beside's the point, because right now I am still trying to figure out how Gilda became friends with Rainbow and the others after the Griffon the Brush Off episode. Now if I think about it Twilight is an alicorn which means this is the end of season three, but not season five, because she still lives in the Library. I have to know roughly where we are in, the timeline. "Um, Flutter's did anything happen, while I was gone from town?" I asked. "Oh, I don't know let me think.........Oh yes, yesterday was Rainbows Dash's birthiversary of moving to Ponyville," She said looking from, the ceiling to me. "The ultimate goof-off, good we still have time," I said to myself. "Can I ask, why you wanted to know about that?" Discord said looking at me suspiciously. "Ok, I tell you but only you," I said looking at Fluttershy sadly. "I'm sorry but this is something only Discord can know," I said as I turned and headed outside. Getting far enough away from the cottage I had him erect a soundproof barrier around us before I spoke. "Ok, here it is," I said turning to look at him. " The reason I wanted to know was, because something will happen in the future that concerns you. Now I'm sure Celestia has told you about the show, right?" Getting a nod from him I continued." Well this time would be in what is called Season 4, about have way through, now what concerns you is, you will betray us to an evil tyrant, now before you say anything just listen, I know you would never do it, but the thing is for time to flow correctly, you have to do it," I told him for him only to look at me with hate and confusion. "How could you say that, I would never do anything to hurt my family let alone Fluttershy," Discord said as he stood there looking at me. "I know you wouldn't, but what I read in the book is correct, if you don't, then all the magic of this world will be lost to him and when that happens then all life will die," I said making him look at me with fear. " It's alright because both Cheyanne and I will know that you were just acting, and after it's all over I will tell the others, so all the blame will be on me instead of you," "Are you sure, nopony will get hurt," Discord said as he looked to Fluttershy's cottage? "She will be upset for a little while, but that will change quickly and she will learn the truth, so in the end, you'll be her hero," I said nudging him. "If you're sure there's no other way, then I'll do it, but I won't like it," He said standing tall before slumping back down. "Are you sure they'll be alright, what about Cheyanne?" So for the next ten minutes, I sat there explaining what will happen and his part in it from Tirek absorbing pony magic to Tai, Luna, and Cadance giving their powers to Twilight, I reassured him that Cheyanne will be safe. In fact, every filly and colt would be safe, as I will have all of them taken to the Elysian Plains until it was safe. I would also be placing a protective barrier around their wombs to protect and conceal the foals from Tirek. Then I would have to wait until things unfold before I make my move, which consists of me attacking him and keeping him busy until the girls can do their thing and make him taste the rainbow. "So when is all of this supposed to happen?" Discord asked as he floated there looking determined to stop this threat to his family and mare. "Sometime after the Equestria Games," I said to him. With that little conversation over with Discord returned to Fluttershy's while I went to take a walk and figure out how Gilda was still friends with Rainbow and the others after that episode. Then it hit me this wasn't like the show the timeline was different because, if it was then Filthy Rich would still be alive and, oh crap I got to make sure about this before. "Skullhead front and center" I yelled. Like before out of the shadows came my trusted minion. "Master, you called?" He said bowing to me. "Yes, I want you to send out Harbingers and Cherubs to all of Equestria and Tartarus looking for a prisoner named Tirek and report of his location," I said waving my hoof at him. In a dark flash, he was gone carrying out my orders. Now I just hope things aren't as bad as they could be I want the girls to defeat him and Twilight to get her Castle even though it looks like it's giving this world the finger. But if this world isn't like the show then Tirek might not just cast Tai and the others into Tartarus but worse, no, no don't think like that it will all be fine because I'll make it fine. So the next thing I needed to do was find out how Gilda reconciled with Rainbow Dash and when. That made me go and get it from the ponies mouth directly. So now my only problem is how do I get up to that cloud house of hers when I still don't know how to fly? Standing there looking up at Dash's place I cursed myself for still not getting her to teach me. "Hey, there, big guy what's up?" Came the voice of the Pegasus I was looking for. I look up and sitting on a small cloud is Dash. "Just the mare I was looking for I need to ask you about something," I said. "Sure come on up," She said looking down at me. "Um, Dash, still don't know how to fly, remember?" I said tilting my head. "Oh right, forgot, here climb on," She said as she brought the cloud down to ground level. After climbing on to the cloud she pushed it up into the air. Now I have never been afraid of heights or flying it's just the sudden stop after the fall I don't like. And I still don't know how to use these blasted wings yet so our venture up into the air put me on edge. "There, now what was it you wanted to know?" She asked as she hovered in front of me. "Ok, first we need to set up a day and time for my flight lessons and the other thing is I want to know about your relationship with Gilda?" I said taking a seat on the cloud. "Oh that, well you see after our fight at the party she headed home but when she was flying over the forest a stray bolt of lightning hit her and she crashed. I don't know how bad she was but Flutters was the one to find her and bring her back to her cottage. There she helped her and when Gilda woke up she was still pissed but when she saw that she got hurt and it was Flutters who helped her she thanked her for it. And that's when she remembered who she was, see when I met Gilda at Little Speedsters Flight Camp I was already friend with Fluttershy. So Gilda became her friend too and both of us would help Flutters, with her flying and keeping the bullies away. See even back then Griffons were known to being mean but Gilda always had a soft spot for Flutters it was like she was her little sister or something. But anyways when Gilda remember who she was and how she cared Gilda came back to town with Fluttershy and apologized to everyone," Rainbow said as she sat down next to me. "So that's pretty much it, now how about we start with your flight training," She said as she kicked the cloud making it disappear as I fell to my death as I screamed profanities at her. The whole time this was happening across town at Ponyville Park six little fillies were having a problem they needed to solve. "Come on we need to decide what we're going to do for the school talent contest in two weeks," Apple Bloom said as the six of them sat on the grass. " Maybe we can put on a fashion show?" Sweetie Belle said making Scootaloo gag. "How about we do a musical number like you three did before?" Cheyanne said making them all look at her confused. Scootaloo was about to say something when another voice spoke up. "Well, Well look who we have here if it isn't a pegasus who can't fly and an orphaned little rich filly," The voice said making all the girls turn to see some older colts walking up to them. Cheyanne didn't recognize the colts but two were pegasus one a unicorn and the other three were earthponies. the one talking was the unicorn he was dark grey with an orange mane and tail. "Why don't you guys just leave us alone, Dark Knight," Silver Spoon said stepping closer to Diamond Tiara as she looked saddened from the orphan remark. Cheyanne saw how her sister looked and she stepped up to the colt looking up at him seeing as he was slightly taller. " I don't care who you are but nopony talks to my sister like that," She said stomping her hoof. That's funny I thought I heard you talk to me like your somepony you little runt," Dark Knight said stepping closer to Cheyanne. " Looks like somepony needs to teach you some manners when addressing your betters," He said as he tried to push her down. Try is the word because as his hoof just touched Cheyanne's shoulder a second later he found himself on the ground with the filly standing over him. To clarify what happened Cheyanne used her Taekwondo training her father gave her to put the bully in his place even with hooves she grabbed him and flipped him over to end up in the position he found himself. "Don't just stand there get over here and help me teach these girls a lesson," He screamed, at his till shocked friends. As all the fillies and colts shook the shock away the boys took one step before a grown-up voice made them stop in their tracks. "That wouldn't be a good idea, seeing as the Princess here could take all of you on and not break a sweat, The voice said as a Lunar Guard came and landed near the children. "In fact, I would have to say the only pony she couldn't beat in hoof to hoof combat would be her father Prince Grimm," He said as he walked over to the group. "So young Princess could you tell me what that was you used?" This little incident brought the attention of other fillies and colts to gather around, this caused Cheyanne to become even more nervous. It wasn't until she felt a hoof on her shoulder and turning to see her sister smiling at her and the others surrounding her did she get the courage to speak up. "Well mister Guard my daddy taught me Taekwondo since I was six and that was um well it was a way to subdue your opponent without hurting them," She said as her confidence picked up. "You mean your father taught you how to fight at such a young age?" The guard asked surprised. Before Cheyanne could answer Scootaloo spoke up loudly. " That was totally awesome the way you flipped him over like that I mean it's not as awesome as Rainbow Dash but still!" "Hey, I got an idea how about you doing that stuff for the talent show?" Sweetie Belle said stepping closer. Cheyanne thought about it and smiled. "I think that's a great Idea but what if we all do it together?" She said looking at her friends and sister. " I know daddy would love to teach all of you," She said making all of them smile. During this, Dark Knight came over and looked at the girls before he spoke. "Look I'm sorry for what I said and I hope you can forgive me and would it be alright if the guys and I learn that tie whats it called too?" He said fidgeting a little. The girls moved into a circle to talk about this making Dark and the other boys nervous before they turned and all smiled at them. "Sure I think our daddy would love to teach you but he has a strict rule that what you learn is for defense only, you must never use it to hurt others," Cheyanne said as she put her hoof over Diamonds shoulder emphasizing that our daddy meant her too. Seeing this Dark took a step back and looked at the two fillies. " You mean she's your sister and she's a princess too?" He asked pointing a hoof to both of them. The two just looked at each other then giggled. "Yeah her daddy adopted me and now he's my daddy too," Diamond said looking at the now scared colt. " But I learned to always treat others like you would like to be treated so it's alright, friends?" She said holding out her hoof. Dark hesitated but then he smiled and shook her hoof. "Friends," He said smiling. With that, all of the children decided to play together but before they left the Night Guard got Cheyanne's attention. "Um, Princess do you think that, I mean do you think your father wouldn't mind teaching me as well?" The guard said as he shuffled his hooves. Cheyanne stood there with her hoof on her chin thinking really hard at first but she then smiled at him. "Yeah, my daddy wouldn't mind cause he said before that he wanted to teach all the guards," She said making the guard smile back at her before she took off to play with the others. The guard watched as the kids played until he felt that somepony was standing behind him. Turning around he came muzzle to muzzle with another pony recognizing it as a fellow guard member in plain clothes. "It's amazing isn't it?" The plains clothes guard said. "What do you mean?" The other said tilting his head. "That little filly, no matter what, she always looks on the bright side of things and loves to smile," He said making the other guard look at the children playing. "In fact, I know from a very reliable source that if she ever got really angry she would be more dangerous than all the Princess's combined," he said as he turned and was about to walk off. "Wait, what do you mean by that?" The now really confused guard asked. Plainclothes looked at him and smiled. "See that filly's father is the Alicorn of Life and Death and her mother, her birth mother was Discords daughter and she just so happens to be a magical protegee like the Princess of Friendship, so you combine that with her father's powers and a Chaos beings and you get one overpowered filly who only loves to have fun and make her family and friends happy," He said still smiling. Armored Guard, looked from him back to the filly in question. "So you're saying she's an OP Pinkie Pie?" He asked. "Hmmmm pretty much, just she's not as random," Plainclothes said as he turned and left. Armor Guard stood there for a few more seconds before he shook his head and took off to return to the castle to start his shift. As all of this was happening across Ponyville at Sweet Apple Acres surrounded by trees in a small crater with his plot in the air rested Grimm still cursing. Above him laughing hysterically was Rainbow Dash. "Oh man that was the funniest thing I ever saw you're the worse flyer I ever saw I mean a newborn pegasus can do it better than you," She said as she rolled in the air holding her sides. Getting up and shaking the dirt off Grimm turned and looked up at the still laughing mare. " I told you I don't know how to fly with these wings yet, Skittles and furthermore why don't you come down here and say that to my face or you afraid I might kiss you again Ms. 20% cooler," He said making her stop laughing and blush a bit remembering when he did that. "Hey, you said you'd never bring that up again," She said as she came down to the ground. "No, if I remember I said I would never do it again without your permission," I said looking at her as I smiled. "Fine I give you that but don't go saying that kind of stuff out in public," She said looking up at me. "Deal," I said putting out my hoof for her to shake. "But next time we train could you not give me a crash course," I said looking at the crater. "Hehehe, yeah sorry about that I kind of forgot that you didn't always have wings," She said shaking my hoof as she also looked at the crater. " I promise next time we take it slow, but you still got to admit it was kind of funny," She said as she lifted off the ground. "For you maybe, but I'm just glad I'm a lot tougher or I'd be in the hospital right now in a full body cast," I said as I still felt the impact. "You big foal, come on let's get you another cloud and try it again and this time we'll try gliding first," Rainbow said as she zipped off and came back with a cloud. During this back in Canterlot, Celestia, Luna, Twilight, and Sunset were all sitting at a table sipping tea and having a somewhat civil conversation with the soon to be newest, member of the herd. Gilda for her part tried to stay calm and polite but her griffon upbringing was getting to her and how these ponies even if they were the princess's the way they acted it just rubbed her the wrong way. "Look I can tell none of you like this idea and to tell you the truth I really think its stupid, but my aunt said it would strengthen the peace between our countries, so why don't we just suck it up and deal with it, I stay away from you and you do the same," She said crossing her front legs with a huff. The others just looked at her for a second until Celestia spoke up. "Gilda my dear, we do not dislike you in any way, in fact, we are happy you are here," She said making Gilda look at her suspiciously. "You see our Grimm is not native to this world and with that comes some knowledge that he and our dear Cheyanne hold," She said making Gilda sit closer to hear everything. So for the next hour, Gilda had learned the truth about Grimm and his daughter, of Discord being her Maternal Grandfather to Grimm actually telling her that she was one of his favorite characters in the show, and about the show. After that Gilda was speechless, to hear that some griffon/pony/human thought of her like that, and to even think if he ever got the chance to meet let alone marry her, he'd jump at the chance. "So tell us Gilda, after hearing all of this do you still think that we should how you put it just stay away from each other for I know for a fact that Cheyanne and Diamond have already accepted you as their newest mother and have even started calling you it," Luna said taking a sip of tea before biting into a scone. " Oh my these are so tasty did you make them?" She asked as she finished the scone off in two bites. Gilda just stared at her for a second before nodding her head. "Yeah, I made them and thanks, by the way, nobody back home really liked them until I changed the recipe a little then even my aunt wanted them," Gilda said blushing a bit. This little action made the others giggle, in turn, making Gilda blush more but she too started laughing with them, thinking to herself, that this might not be all bad, she gets to still bake scones, be near her friends Dash and Flutters and she also gets to have one hunk of a stallion as a husband. See Grimm has ten Waifus Celestia, Luna, Twilight, Sunset, Gilda, Ember, Maud, Zecora, Moondancer, and Starlight Glimmer simply put because if you took all their personalities and combined them into one you would get Eris. So each one of them was like a version or part of her and that is why he liked all of them as for the mane four remember Fluttershy and Discord are an item. He saw them all as sisters to each other and he does like them a lot but he had a feeling if he started dating them something would go wrong and their friendship would end. But back to the story. So as the five mares I mean four mares and one griffoness continued their conversation, there came a loud knock on the door. All of them jump at the shock but turned to see who it was. "Yes, you may enter," Celestia said to whoever was outside the room. The door did not open instead a portal appeared on the wood of the door and out of the portal stood a pony skeleton. Luna recognized this one from its meeting with Grimm on multiple times. "Ah, Mister Skullhead so good to see you, we are sorry but your master is not here if you would like you may wait for him," Luna said making the others look at her a little strangely. Sckullhead just raised a bone hoof and shook his head. "No, Lord King want information about prisoner 22749-119, not here will give to Queens," Skullhead said as he hoofed a sealed scroll over to Luna before he bowed and then walked back through the portal as it disappeared. "That was weird, I heard him talk so fluently before, why did he sound like that?" Twilight asked getting the others attention. "It would seem that without Grimm nearby the speech patterns of his minions are rather limited?" Sunset said tapping her chin. Gilda just sat there looking like a fish before shaking her head. "What the buck was that thing, and how can all of you be so calm about it?" She nearly screamed. Sorry about that we forgot to tell you, see Grimm is lord of Tartarus, Hell, and the Elishin Plains and as such he has different minions, that one was a harbinger Grimm named Mister Skullhead," Celestia said trying to calm Gilda. "As for his others, there are two that you will meet eventually a Watcher and a Cherub although the Cherub can at times be quite rude at times she is still really cute," Sunset said smiling as she was looking at Gilda. All Gilda could do was think of what has she gotten into. Luna wasn't paying much attention to the conversation she was busy wondering what information Grimm wanted to know about a prisoner. Using her magic she removed the seal and began reading only to stop with a shocked expression. Seeing this Celestia used her magic and levitated the scroll over to her and began to read only to also stop and look shocked as well. "Celestia, Luna, whats wrong why are you looking like that?" Twilight asked as she started to get worried. Neither of them sais a word so Sunset levitated the scroll over and began reading it out loud. As of 0700 EET this morning, following your command, all cells in Tartarus have been checked and Prisoner 22749-119 named Tirek has shown to be missing. We believe he had escaped during the absence of Cerberus from his post. As your orders, a Watcher has been dispatched to absurd him, but not to interfere or attempt to recapture. Preparations for all colts, fillies, and foals to be held in the Elysion Planes until it is safe for their return is underway. The subsequent arrival of Celestia, Luna, and Cadance to Tartarus will be ready on time a safe and comfortable cell has been set up as to care for their needs. All Harbingers, Watchers, and Cherubs have been informed that no action against Discord will be taking. After reading it Sunset placed the scroll on the table and she too looked shocked at what it had said. "How, how could he do this Tirek is one of Equestrias greatest threats and Grimm is just going to do nothing to stop him?" Luna said finally coming out of her shock. "Sister, we must have faith in our Stallion that he knows what he is doing," Celestia said wrapping her wing around her now shivering sister. "Um, excuse me but who is this Tirek and why is he so dangerous?" Twilight asked looking at the sisters. Taking a deep breath Celestia and Luna told the three of Tirek. " Tirek and his brother Scorpan came to Equestria from "a distant land" to steal Equestrian magic. However, Scorpan grew to appreciate the ways of Equestria and even befriended a young unicorn wizard. Scorpan pleaded with his brother to abandon their plans, but Tirek refused to relent. To save Equestria, Scorpan informed us of Tirek's intentions. Scorpan returned to his homeland while Tirek was imprisoned in Tartarus for his crimes," They said lowering their heads. "And if he has escaped then he'll try to finish what he started, right?" Gilda said finally understanding why the two Princess's looked so worried. "But like you said Grimm knew about this and he has a plan to stop him, right," Twilight said trying to lighten the mood. "Twilight, I'm afraid that if Tirek gains enough magic, not even Grimm can stop him, it was with the Elements of Harmony that we were able to imprison him the first time," Celestia said looking downhearted. "Wait, just wait, you're telling me that this stallion I'm supposed to marry is the Master of Life and Death ruler of three realms and Prince of Equestria and you don't think he has a plan to take down one power-hungry Centaur, you even said that he watched a show about us so I think if he knows things will work out then we all need to have faith in him," Gilda said as she stood up looking at the four of them. Hearing this all of them lifted their heads up and smiled. "Yes, you are right, thank you, Gilda, for reminding us to never lose faith in those who love and care for us," Celestia said walking over to her newest herd sister. "And I can see why Grimm likes you so much, you never back down," She said making the griffoness blush. "So what now, what are we going to do?" Sunset asked looking at all of them. "First, I think we should go and speak with Grimm about this, and then, we should prepare for the wedding, after all, it is only a week away," Luna said looking around at the others. "Besides seeing as the four of us are already with foal, I think it's only fair that Gilda enjoys the taste of motherhood," She said as she smiled and wiggled her eyebrows. This made Gilda turn beet red and the others to giggle. As they left the room Celestia stopped for a moment looking out the window. "Oh, mother, I pray there is time to stop this threat. And everything will end as Grimm believes, all I ask is that you watch over this land and its inhabitants and most of all please protect all of our children from harm," Celestia said in a silent prayer as she placed her hoof on her stomach feeling the magic of life as it grows within her. Across Equestria near the Badlands, a Watcher floats in the sky looking down at a fragile form wrapped in a ragged cloak. The watcher listens to the creature speak in a whispering voice. "Soon, I will have my revenge, and all of Equestria and its magic shall be mine," It says as it slowly moves across the land heading to some unknown location laughing evilly. > Chapter 8 The Wedding, Déjà Vu, and a Little Anatomy Lesson > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok, now the Déjà Vu will be explained but later so hold on to that. First I'd like to discuss anatomy particularly Pony and Griffon anatomy. See ponies are pretty much the same in both worlds their um, ah, well, their New-news and yes I did call them that. Anyways their new-news are just the same except for Equestrian ponies having their fur color match the, um, lips. Now as for Griffons their lower half is that of a large cat so that part is the same I mean it's identical to a large cat. This is getting a little hard for me to do see I'm not only talking to all of you but my daughters are here also see they're wondering why their mom AKA Gilda was making so much noise inside the libraries bedroom last night. And like a responsible parent meaning, I got volunteered into doing it by all of the girls I am explaining it to them or at least trying. Now as I was saying a large cat, so you put that into account that me being an alicorn pony I'm pretty much hung like a Clydesdale I mean I'm very large in some parts so that with feline genitalia is why your mom was making so much noise. Those two fillies just look at each other before busting up laughing telling me that they already had this lessons in school and Miss Cheerilee explained it better than me. I really hate my life sometimes. Now that all of that is over let's get back to the story and as the title stated it was time for the wedding and yes I know that a few chapters back Celestia, Luna, Twilight and I all got married thanks to Cadance but I still haven't married Sunset or Gilda and the ceremony is for them and the public but mostly for all of them. Like before we had the girls take care of the preparations minus Twilight seeing as she was one of the brides. Shining did that shield spell thing again but this time it wasn't keeping out a threat but to help keep everypony calm. See, unlike the last time with the Changelings attacking I sent their ruler an invitation to the wedding and a promise that no harm will come to her or any of her kind. This didn't go over well with the others until I explained why I did it. "Now I know that all of you think I lost my mind about this," I said for all of them to just nod their heads still looking at me angrily. " But you must understand the reason that Chrysalis did that was not to invade but to feed her people," I said gesturing to the Changeling Queen as she sat there watching as one of her subjects played with Cheyanne and Diamond. "Grimm, we do love you and trust you but to give them free range of the city?" Celestia said looking at the Queen with some distrust. "I know none of you have any reason to trust them but allowing them to feed freely will show that there is no need to hide who they are after all is it not wise to keep your friends close and your enemies closer," I said making Luna and Gilda both nod at that wise military strategy. "Look I can feel the hated and mistrust from all of you," Chrysalis said pointing a hoof at the others. "But these two fillies have given more love to my changelings to feed on than they have ever had before. "Chrysalis said as she got down on the floor and began playing with Cheyanne and Diamond. "That is well and all but how are our ponies not panicking about the Changelings presence?" Luna asked as she watches the once fierce Queen laughing and playing with her daughters. "I think it would be best if Twilight explains that," I said stepping out of the way so She could speak. "Ok um, well let see, first off, what we used was a combination of spells. The first being my brother's shield spell as the base. The second was we used both Cadance's love spell and the Changelings spell to keep their prey calm. Both of them made it so everypony in Canterlot remained calm and happy," She said before Luna spoke up. "Yes, but how are they not in a panic?" She asked looking at her herd sister. "That would be from the spell that is cast on those who enter the Elysian Planes. It removes all fearful or bad memories so the ponies that go there can move on in peace," She said having the others look from her to me. "Then pray tell why is it that we still remember everything?" Celestia asked looking at me. "The spell can only be used once and I thought it would be best for all of you to clear heads and know about what was going on," I said thanking the universe that Applejack wasn't here to tell them I was lying my plot off. See after the girls came to see me about the letter I cast the spell on them. I wanted the timeline to flow as close to the one in the show but instead of having just four alicorns, Sunset made it five not to mention that as of yesterday Gilda has been showing signs of magic. Yep, after receiving confirmation that she was pregnant Gilda cried out with joy and released a burst of magic. Celestia suspects it's due to the fact that I'm an alicorn the only thing is I would love to have her keep the magic after the foals are born and yes I said foals. Celestia and Sunset are each caring one foal Luna is carrying twins and Twilight and Gilda have got three buns in the oven so all together Cheyanne and Diamond are going to be the big sisters to ten foals. We just don't know what their genders are or what they'll be seeing as Twilight and Sunset were unicorns before their ascension and Gilda is a griffon. As I was saying today is our wedding day and we were just getting everything finalized. And if anyone says it's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding that only counts if she's in her wedding dress and right now none of them are so we're safe, I think? I wanted to continue our discussion but when Rarity came in she rudely pushed me and Shining out of the room. So now I'm being dragged down the hall by Shining to the room where my suit is, all the while he kept reminding me that I also need to get ready. "Man he was a lot more fun at my bachelor party," I thought to myself as I was dragged into a room with a smiling stallion and a very expensive looking suit were waiting for me. Twenty-four hours earlier "So this is Las Pegasus doesn't look very impressive to me," I said as I looked at all the non-casino, casinos. "What do you mean not impressed look at this place," Shining said smiling as he waved a hoof around. I looked around and I shook my head. "That's the thing, I thought we were going to Las Pegasus the gambling capital of Equestria with a hooker on every corner and some poor schmuck getting his kneecaps broken in an alley by a loan shark," I said turning to look at Shining, Discord, Spike, Big Mac, and the rest of the guys. "You do know that Gambling and Prostitution are both illegal in Equestria right?" Shining said looking at me in shock. I just rolled my eyes at that. "I think I understand just give me a second.... and there found it," Discord said as he closed his eyes and made his head turn around in circles until it stopped and he was pointing in a direction. "Found what?" Caramel asked stepping over to him. "You'll see," Discord said as he led the way. We all followed him to the outskirts of the city where we saw what looked like an old hotel reading the name a smile crossed my face. The Golden Pony Casino Where all your dreams can come true. "Wait hold on I thought gambling was illegal in Equestria?" Caramel said as he stepped closer to the building. " Oh, it is... but see that little post?" Discord said pointing to a small post sticking in the ground. All of us nodded when we saw it. "Well that is the marker to the border on this side of it we're in the Dragonlands and over there we're in Equestria," He said stepping past the post. "Equestria, the Dragonlands Equestria, the Dragonlands Equestria, the Dragonlands,' He said as he jumped back and forth. "Ok, we get it, so now what?" Spike said looking at everyone. "Well I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm going to have one hell of a Bachelor party," I said as I made my way to the doors of the hotel. A second later I heard the rest of them move up behind me. I raised a hoof to open the door when it was pulled open and there stood a mare who to my opinion looked like she had way too much makeup on. "Greeting gentle colts and welcome to The Golden Pony how many in your party?" She asked looking around at all of us. "Ten, there's ten of us ma'am," I said smiling at her. She nodded and turned lifting her tail a bit high so all of us could get a look at her assets. "If you'll follow me I show you around, oh, and there's a two-drink minimum,' She said looking back at us. After that, all I could do was laugh internally at the faces the others had especially Big Mac and Shining. We made our way over to a large table that could hold us all and sat down. I looked around and saw familiar games, Craps Roulette and Cards... hell they even had some slot machines. "So how do you guys like the place?' I asked trying to get them all from looking like a bunch of small-town bumkins which they were but still. "This place is..." "is something," Shining started to say as Mac finished for him. "Eeeyup, now how about we order some drinks and food and get this party started?" Discord said changing his head to look like Big Macs before changing back to his own. Raising his talon a waitress came over and greeted us. "Well, high boys you here for the fun or the fun?" The waitress said emphasizing the last fun with her eyes. "Now what can I get ya?" She asked as she held a notepad in her hoof. We each told her our order and then decided to hit the tables those of us who know about gambling helped the others. To my surprise, nopony was using magic not even the unicorns. "Hey, why no magic?" I asked the dealer. "Because of that," He said pointing to a large black stone in the corner of the room. "It prevents magic from being used inside the building so nopony can cheat," He said as he finished dealing the cards. I grimaced at the stone it was the same thing Chrysalis's throne was made of, but for some reason, I didn't feel as if was affecting me like it should. Pushing that thought out of my mind my only concern was I had to make sure I took possession of it by any means necessary. After all, if someone was to get even a piece of it they could use it against the girls and that wasn't going to happen. So the whole time I was playing cards I kept thinking of possible ways to liberate the stone from this place. The whole time we were there I kept looking around at the guys as they were having fun in one way or another. I did notice that a few of them were gone and so were some of the females. See there weren't only Ponies but Griffon, Hippogriff, Kirin, and Dragon females dressed and looking for a "good time" as it were. What surprised me was when Spike came out of a room with a smile on his face and a very satisfied looking Kirin behind him though he did look taller for a second. I looked at Discord who only shrugged his shoulders like it was no big deal. My mind was brought back to the stone again and the only way I could get it was to beat the house. So I cleared my mine and did the one thing that got me thrown out of every casino in Vegas and Atlantic City I started counted cards. It wasn't that hard to do in fact they've never had anypony do it so I knew I wouldn't get caught. First I would bet small then I would increase my bets as the cards were dealt. Until I gained an audience around me all amazed at how good I was winning I even took over the other seats at the table. To keep them from getting suspicious I would lose a hand or two every now and then but I would make it up. I would even call out that the drinks were on me and even leave a hefty tip for the waitress. As this was going on the owners of the place started to get worried they even offered me any of the girls in the place for the entire night for free and as tempting as it was I had to finish this. And with the sound of cheering from the others and grones from the owners, I knew I did it. "Um, sir, we're sorry to say but we can't pay you your winnings, we don't have enough bits to cover it," A stallion in a suit who must be the owner said looking scared. I looked at him for a second before shaking my head. Tell me how much is my winnings?" I asked not really caring. "Five hundred million bits sir," He said as he started to sweat. See the law in the Dragonlands was you always pay your debt no matter what or you die. I looked around at the place knowing I had this stallion by the cojones. "How much is this place worth?" I asked not really caring "To be honest sir it's only worth half of what you had won," He said looking at me confused. "I'm feeling generous today so how about you pay me a hundred million and through in that stone and we call it even?" I said making him look at me ready to shake his head no. "Or you can just sign the place over to me and I take the stone anyways,' I said making his eyes go wide. So, in the end, I got the bits and the stone and to keep the owner happy and patrons honest I had Discord place an eternal everlasting curse on the building if anyone tried to cheat with magic in any way they would wind up with explosive diarrhea. "I don't know about the rest of you but this was the best Bachelor party I've been to in like forever," Spike said throwing up his arms. Discord and I looked around at all the smiling faces of the guys even Shining and Big Mac had sheepish grins on their faces. Now Gentle colts remember what happens at The Golden Pony stays at The Golden Pony," Discord said as all of them nodded in agreement. I knew full well that most of them didn't want what happened there to get out, especially Mr. Cake, Thunderlane, Sorin, Cranky, Shining, and Spike. Seeing as every one of them was in a room with one or more of the girls doing who knows what. Seriously I don't know what they did in those rooms, hell they could have just been talking or knocking boots. I did know that we needed to get back to Las Pegasus seeing as our hotel rooms were there and so was all of our stuff plus One hundred million bits weights a ton. Back to the present Now let me tell you about the Déjà Vu part of the story well the wedding part is part of the same part if that makes any sense? Ok as I was getting ready, I kept having this feeling that something wasn't right as if something important in the universe was out of place. Then it hit me in a panic I began running around the room. "The rings I don't have the rings oh lord in Heaven what am I going to do we can't get married without the rings," I was saying only to be lifted off the ground and brought over to look shining Armor and a dark blue unicorn stallion I haven't seen in a while just staring at me. (The stallion is Night Light) "Now calm down, Spike has the rings and everything else is just fine, so breath and relax," Night Light said as he held my face with his hooves. "Ok, ok, you're right I need to calm down, I can do this, relax and breath nothing is going to go wrong," I said to myself only after finishing the last word there was a massive explosion. I just stood there and rolled my eyes and shook my head. "Of course Muphy's Law, can't forget about that Plothole now can we?" I said no pony in particular. Before the others could speak there was a second explosion and the arrival of one of Chrysalis's minions as he or she, can't tell what they are until they speak, smashed into the wall. "What happened are you alright?" I asked moving over to the now groaning Changeling. "Under attack," He said trying to get up. I just stood there and looked at him with they you got to be kidding me look before he continued. "Other Changeling hives took Queen and Brides away, hold hostage," He said as Night Light was helping him to his hooves. "Cadance what happened to my wife?" Shining said trying to grab the still weakened Drone. "Love pony safe little unicorn filly use shield spell keep others safe too," He said looking at Shining then to me. All I could do was stand there as I felt the anger boil up inside of me. "Whoever these changelings were had a lot of Gaul to come and attack us and take away my herd," I thought to myself as all three of the others slowly backed away from me. Shinings POV After dad calmed Grimm down we all jumped when the first explosion went off then Grimm just shook his head and grumbled under his breath. Then the second explosion hit and the changeling crashed through the wall. Grimm walked over to him to see what happened and hen he said we were attacked by other hives my only thought was of Cadance. "Cadance, what happened to my wife?" I yelled trying to grab hold of the drone only for Grimm to hold me back. Love pony and other safe little unicorn filly used shield spell keep other safe," he said as he stood up looking at me then to Grimm. Everything was quiet for a second then I felt a very familiar cold the three of us turned to look at Grimm. "Son whats happening?" Night Light asked as he stepped back with fear in his eyes. "It ok dad I've seen him do this before it's his Alicorn powers coming out," I said to my dad as I used my magic to lift up the fear frozen changeling and brought him over to me and dad. We stood there in fear and awe as we watched Grimm's body as it released dark energy. I know it wasn't important but at that moment, I could only see Rarity fainting after she sees what happened to the tuxedo she made for him. Then in a flash, he was gone and the room returned to normal. "I guess we're going to have to get used to this happening aren't we?" dad said after things calmed down. I looked at him shaking my head. "I don't think anypony will get used to it," I said as I helped the drone out of the room. I don't quite remember all that happened after learning about the attack and the girls being taken. I mean I know what happened but it was like I was watching it happen from a monitor with no sound. In a flash Grimm disappeared and seconds later he was standing in a large cavern, before him, stood six Changeling Queens. Five of them had a drone with her the last one stood alone. Grimm could tell that the lone Queen was the tallest of them all and she held a sense of superiority to the rest. Maybe she's the mother to all of them or the Empress but right now Grimm didn't care as he turned to see his five herd mate and new friend stuck to the floor with that slime. The first is the lone queen and the rest are well the others. https://orig00.deviantart.net/d902/f/2017/086/e/a/changeling_queen_celestia_by_orin331-db3qs12.png https://orig00.deviantart.net/2904/f/2014/247/3/2/commission__the_ferrugo_hive_by_siansaar-d7xx3l9.jpg https://orig00.deviantart.net/4ac6/f/2015/205/3/3/changeling_concept__the_phalanx_hive_by_siansaar-d92n1an.jpg https://pre00.deviantart.net/4a24/th/pre/f/2013/056/1/a/changeling_concept__the_miasma_hive_by_siansaar-d5w6t3c.jpg https://img00.deviantart.net/1eb4/i/2014/210/f/c/changeling_concept__the_lacera_hive_by_siansaar-d7su29o.jpg https://orig00.deviantart.net/2954/f/2013/203/d/c/changeling_concept__the_nekropolis_hive_by_siansaar-d6eme64.jpg "Ah, I see you showed up, to be honest, I thought you would have brought a legion of guards with you but my mistake," The lone Queen said looking at Grimm with hungry eyes. "Come on mother lets just get this over with," The Queen with one good eye said. "I want to teach this traitorous sister of ours what happens when you go against the order," SHe said as she started walking closer to Chrysalis and the girls only to stop and jump back when a bolt of dark energy hit the floor in front of her. "Now Lacera, I hope that you just learned something with that demonstration?" The lone queen said looking at her. "Never think you have the upper hoof in any negotiations," The one known as Lacera bowed her head and stepped back to stand with the others. "Now where were we, oh yes, Lord Grimm I bid you welcome to the Imperial Hive I am the mother of all changeling queens since the beginning of time, I am, Queen Molestia," The lone Queen said standing proudly. Without warning a bolt of magic flew and nearly stuck Molestia's head as the looked on in shock as Grimm's horn began to glow once more this time the ball of energy was the size of his head. "Now hold on what the buck do you think you're doing there are rules to situations like this?" Molestia said as she moved over to have a couple of the other queens stand in front of her. There, was only silences until the laughter of Chrysalis could be heard. " I tried to tell you that it was a bad idea to do this mother, but you wouldn't listen," She said shaking her head. "And now you, all of you are going to find out just what kind of stallion he truly is," Chrysalis said smiling evilly at her mother and siblings as the temperature of the large cavern began to drop to freezing. "What's going on how can this be happening my, my throne is made of the stone of Tartarus no magic but changelings should be able to work?" Molestia said looking around as the walls began to get covered in ice. "That's where you made your mistake, oh, wise Queen," Luna said looking smug. For our, Grimm is the Lord of Tartarus and what comes from there has no ill effect on him it only makes him stronger," "I am surprised at this cousin I always believed you thought thing through," Celestia said looking at the now confused and fearful queen. "Don't you dare call me that after what your mother did to me, to my children," Molestia yelled looking at the saddened expression of Celestia. " You brought that curse upon yourself, it only saddens us that it was past to your children and in turn theirs," Luna said looking at the angered queen. "What do you mean what curse, what are they talking about, mother?" One of the queens asked this one with a mechanical leg. "Oh my, she did not tell you the truth of why all of us need to feed on love?" Chrysalis said in a mocked shocking tone. "Be silent you traitor," Molestia shotted as she shot a bolt of magic at her daughter only for it to stop in mid-air and disappear. The trapped mares and griffoness, as well as the others, turned to see Grimm standing there with his horn glowing as a wall of light was cast in front of the six prisoners. He then turned and face Molestia with an evil grin he lit his horn a dark red and then a scream was heard as Molestia was thrown back against the wall knocking her out. Now, seeing as, mother, won't be interrupting us for a few minutes let me tell you the truth," Chrysalis said as she was using her magic to get them all free. "Now the reason we must feed on love is, because of, the Greedy and Foolish pride of that mare. We were part of the royal family of Equestria until mother decided she wanted more, more power more stallions more love. She even had the nerve to try and seduce the King her own uncle. When Faust learned of this she cursed her to forever want," Chrysalis said as she and the others stood free of the goo. "What do you mean want, want what?" Another queen asked as she stepped closer. "Everything, power... stallions... love... but it will never be fulfilled she will always hunger for it until the curse is lifted and to do that she must beg for forgiveness," Chrysalis said looking at her sisters, knowing that their mother would never do such a thing. A roar was heard making all of them turn to see that Molestia was being hung from the wall by a hoof to her throat. "I think we better stop this before Grimm decides to see what she had for lunch," Gilda said making the others look at her questionably. "I mean if we don't stop him he's going to disembowel her," Gilda said pointing to their stallion as he held a blade in his magic as it moved closer to the queen's stomach. "Grimm, I think she had enough how about we go back to the castle and get married?"Sunset said as she stepped closer to me only for me to push her back with a burst of energy. "No, no more, you go I stay all will die for the evil in their hearts," I said in a raspy voice. "No no no no, this isn't good, it looks like Grimm has lost it and he's having flashbacks of his life before he arrived in Equestria," Twilight said looking scared. Are you sure what if we cast a sleep spell on him, won't that work?" Celestia said looking at her. "We can't the Tartarus stone is blocking us from using our magic," Sunset said looking at the others. "Could you just get over here and help me instead of talking," Molestia said before her voice was cut off again. "Hell, we could just let him kill her and be done with it," Gilda said making the others look at her surprised. " What I'm just saying, it was her idea to foalnap the herd mates to the Alicorn Prince of Life and Death," She said shrugging her shoulders. "I'm (gack) I'm ssssorry," The girls heard a small weak voice say. "Please for (cough) forgive me," The voice said as all eyes turned to see Molestia being held in the air with pleading eyes as she tried to speak once more. "Well, I think she learned her lesson don't you sister?" Celestia said making the Changeling Queens all look at her in surprise. "Yes quite right, Grimm, would you be a dear and release our dear cousin so we may go home?" Luna said smiling. With a loud thud, Molestia laid on the ground coughing as she tried to catch her breath. " You (cough) were only (cough) acting this (cough) this whole time?" She said as she was catching her breath. "No mother they weren't, in fact, it was by the combined will and prayers of all of us here that kept Grimm from tearing you limb from limb," Chrysalis said as she stepped closer to her still downed mother. " And I don't know about the rest of you but I intend to keep the treaty with Equestria in tacked even if I have to tell Grimm where each of your hives are located, so he can purge them of undesirables," She said looking at each of her sisters before turning around to stand next to Celestia and the others. "You would betray your own kind your family to these ponies, our food!" Molestia yelled as she stood back up on shaky legs. " I will not have this, you will die before I allow such treason!" Molestia screamed as she lit her horn only to be thrown back against the wall again. "You will never change the hatred in your heart has hardened to the point that there is no hope for you," I said standing in front of her my eyes turned solid white. "Therefore you leave me no choice, Molestia, I banish you from this world to eternal pain and torment in HELL!' I said yelling the last word as I stomped my hoof on the ground making a fissure open and the same monster from before came crawling out. Molestia stood there in shock and fear as did everyone else. The monsters reached out and grabbed hold of her legs making her scream and try to fight back but it was a losing battle. Those who witnessed this stood as silent as statues and watched in a mixer of fear and fascination as the once proud queen was dragged down kicking and screaming, down into the depths of hell before the fissure closed up and there was nothing but silents. I took a deep breath before turning to look at my herd and friend clearing my throat to get their attention. "Can we go home now I really would like to get this wedding over so everypony would feel better about us as a family," I said smiling a little. Shaking off the shock the girls slowly walked over to me and each one came over and kissed my cheek smiling after. Chrysalis smiled at us feeling the love we shared. I will show you to the exit and make sure none of the drones try anything then we can teleport back to Canterlot and get ready for that wedding of yours," She said turning a leading us out of the cavern and to freedom. After we were gone the five changeling queens still stood there looking at the last place their mother was before a big gaping hole opened up and monsters reach out and grabbed her pulling her into hell before it closed up leaving no trace. The one with the mechanical leg looked at the others before she spoke. "So we're not going to say anything about this?" She said only to get looks from all of her sisters. Now if you want to know why I said this was Déjà Vu to me is because this is what it looked sort of like for Molestia minus all the touchy-feely crap. After we returned to Canterlot I was rushed back to my room where a new tuxedo was waiting for me. Getting dressed and making my way to the altar I waited for the ceremony to begin and that's when the realization of what happened earlier sunk in and I realized that I definitely need to get some training done with these powers of mine. But that had to wait as the music started and I watched as my six brides made their way. (Sound of record being scratched) Hold on a minute now let me think there's Celestia that's one Luna makes two Twilight is three Sunset is number four Gilda is five. Ok now let me count again, one two three four five six, yep there's six of them. Now, who is this sixth bride, she looks like some Mare I have never seen before. Oh, it's Chrysalis I should have known, yep green flame and there she is in a wedding dress. I look from the blushing changeling to the others and all I git is a big smile from each of them. You know what I really got to stop blacking out when I go Super Saiyan. Oh, well six wives, is ok right, I mean there's more mares to love and help raise the kids plus we get an army of Changelings. I just hope they don't start calling me dad that'll be weird and come to think of it all of those changelings are her kids that means there's an ex somewhere out there just laughing his ass off at me right now and, and God they all look so beautiful and Cadance is looking at me funny I wonder if, oh shoot she just said something, play it cool. "What?" I asked looking at her. "I asked you, will you take these mares as your loving wives?" Cadance said trying not to laugh. "Oh um, yeah, I mean yes, absolutely yes," I said turning to look at my blushing brides. "Then by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you Stallion and Herdwives You may kiss the Brides," She said as all six of my now wives tackled me to the ground and began kissing me. There was a mighty roar from the crowd as all in attendance began stopping their hooves and cheering. When the girls stepped back from me I had two more bodies land on my chest those being my, no our daughters both of them giving me a hug and kiss then they turned and did the same to each of their mothers. "Congratulations daddy and mommies," They both said smiling at us. I got back up and turned with my family to all who came to the wedding and smiled. "May I introduce King Grimm and his brides Queens Celestia, Luna, Twilight, Sunset, Gilda, and Chrysalis the ruler of Equestria," Cadance said standing proudly behind us. With that, another roar of cheers rang out as we made our way down the aisle to head to the reception and party the whole time I was walking I couldn't believe this was happing and that it was not all a dream but if it was I never wanted to wake up. As everypony gathered in the royal garden for the party I stood there next to my lovely brides as we cut the wedding cake and then joined the others dancing and having fun until it was time for us to go on our Honeymoon to Neighagrafalls. I swear I'm still not used to some of these name puns. "Now girls are you sure you're going to be ok staying with your Grandpa?" I asked Cheyanne and Diamond. "Yes daddy, you and our mommies go have fun, we'll be alright Grandpa and Grandma said that they were going to take us camping in Whitetail Woods," Both the girls said making Fluttershy freeze up and turn beet red at being called Grandma and as for Discord he just smiled really big as he pulled a statued yellow pegasus close to him. All of us laughed at this but we knew it was getting late and we needed to go so giving out hugs and kisses. The seven of us climbed onto the carriage and made our way to the train station to go on our honeymoon and start our new lives together. Across Equestria in the back alley of a small town, the body of a unicorn lay his magic completely drained from his body. Standing over him that same frail looking being as he looked down at the now unconscious form he only chuckled. "One down, so many more to go, soon this world will be mine to rule," The figure said as he turned and walked away. After he was gone the Watcher swooped down to the unicorn's body and released a small light on to his horn. With seconds the color and breathing of the pony returned to normal but he remained unconscious. "Master said to give life to those he has stolen magic from but just enough so they do not die, Eye-Eye does not understand but follows orders," The Watcher said to its self as it flew off to continue to watch its target. > Chapter 9 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok, I know this chapter is going to be about Cheyanne and Diamon Tiara but I just wanted to give you an update on the honeymoon. See after Chrysalis and I consummated the marriage something happened. We still don't know the full effect of it but my little Buggy Queen is well different but in a good way and so are the other Changelings in the hive you know what it's just easier to show you so take a look this is what they look like now the hive I mean. And this is what my Chrissy looks like. Nice isn't it so yeah I know I just skipped to the end of season six and the beginning of season seven so... oops. But as of right now some things I figured have to follow the order they are set and some are just flexible. Oh, and I did find out something exciting and weird the exciting thing is Chrysalis is or was a virgin just like the rest of my herd and now is pregnant with our first pony changeling hybrid. As for the weird part see all the changelings in the hive are her children she just never had sex to have them. See when a Queen reaches a certain age or the conditions are right they start laying eggs with an Ovipositor like an Alien Queen would do. Just not as gross looking. But enough about that let's get the chapter started. "So what do you want to do?" Cheyanne asked her sister as they both sat there at Fluttershy's place five days after the wedding. "I don't know, what do you want to do," Diamond asked slumping down on the couch both fillies bored out of their minds. Let me take you back for a moment to give you a recap of what happened to these two and how they ended up like this. "Bye Daddy Bye Mommies have fun and bring us back some fun souvenirs and we love you," Both fillies said as they kissed and hugged their parents before they left for their Honeymoon. As they watched as the train pulled away Discord popped in behind them lifting both girls into his arms hugging them. "So you girls ready to spend the week with your grandpa?" Discord asked getting nods from both of them. " Well then I say we get this party started," He said before snapping his talon making himself the fillies and Fluttershy disappear in a puff of pink cotton candy cloud. In less than a millisecond the four of them reappeared in Flutter's cottage scaring the life out of Angel Bunny and that's not a joke Discord had to use a defibrillator on the rabbit it pretty much looked like this. Just replace the yellow fat man with a white little bunny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXjtwaGG3bw So anyways they arrived and right away the girls went into full hyperactive mode running around the house looking at everything and animal. Fluttershy knew how to round them up with her experience with the CMC before but at that time she didn't have Discord to deal with also. So it did take just a little longer and in the end, the three adorable troublemakers sat quietly on the couch waiting as she explained what was going on. (FYI the three were Cheyanne, Diamond, and Angel... Oh, Discord was there too.) "Now girls settle down or we'll just wait here until you do," Fluttershy said in a timid but firm voice making the two on the couch settle down. " Thank you for listening to me," She said smiling. "Your welcome Grandma Fluttershy we're just so happy and excited to be here with you and Grandpa," Both girls said making the mare blush at being call grandma again but she knew that they said it out of love and not cruelty. "Ok (giggle) and thank (giggle) you girls (giggle) and I'm happy you get to spend time with the two (giggle) of us," Fluttershy said as she giggled thinking about how it would really be to be married to Discord. " And you know what I don't mind if you call me that, in fact, I kind of like it," She said smiling at the girls before looking at Discord. Both girls got off the couch and moved over hugging Fluttershy thanking her for letting them call her that before returning to the couch. "Now enough of this mushy stuff let's get everything so we can go camping," Discord said as he smiled at everypony in the room. The five of them Angel included went about gathering everything checking it off on their list a habit Cheyanne and Diamond got from their mom Twilight. Tents...Check Saddlebags...Check Food...Check Compass...Check Map...Check First-aid Kit...Check Raingear...Check After everything was checked and double-checked a habit from Twilight again. The five of them, again Angel included, made their way outside only to stop and see Spike, Silver Spoon, the CMC including Dinky, Twist, Rumble, Pipsqueak, Featherweight, Snips, Snails, and Dark Knight were all standing there each with their saddlebags filled with camping gear. Seeing all these fillies and colts Fluttershy started to feel overwhelmed but that disappeared as she felt the reassuring paw of Discord on her shoulder and looking down at the smiles of all the fillies and colts. "Very well if everypony is ready then let us be off," Fluttershy said as she led the fillies and colts down the trail to Whitetail Woods. As they were walking Cheyanne started to hum a toon. "Hey what's that?" Sweetie Belle asked walking up to her friend. "Oh, it's a song daddy and I loved to sing when we went camping," Cheyanne said as she started to sing it after a few seconds the others joined in. This is the song that doesn't end Yes it goes on and on my friends Some people started singing it Not knowing what it was And they'll continue singing it Forever just because This is the song that doesn't end Yes it goes on and on my friend Some people started singing it Not knowing what it was? And they'll continue singing it Forever Just because (I was going to put up the ten-hour one but I think that would be torcher. signed the Writer) Luckily for every adult Pony and Draconequs's sanity, the song didn't last very long. They made it to Whitetail Woods in five minutes but that time none of the adults will ever get back. "I think I just found the one thing even I fear more than losing your friendship or being turned back into stone and that is that song," Discord said as he was pouring a bottle of literal Brain Bleach into his head with a funnel. " Sweetheart, did your daddy ever use that song on others?" He asked as he made the bottle and funnel disappear. "Well, I did hear him say it was better than waterboarding whatever that means?" Cheyanne said smiling up at her grandpa. "Now you two, let's put that behind us and set up camp Discord if you would please?" Fluttershy said as she turned to show them that the others had already gotten started. After all the tents were put up and a fire pit was made Fluttershy started to tell the young ones what else needed to be done. Three of the colts with Discord went to the stream for water while some of the other colts and fillies went around gathering wood for the fire. Dimond and Cheyanne headed off to look around for something to do when they came across a baby bird on the ground. "Aww, the poor little guy he must have fallen out of a nest close by," Chyanne said as they both started looking around for the nest. Diamond tapped her sister's shoulder and pointed up. "There the nest is up there," She said. At that moment Fluttershy walked up to them. "What seems to be the trouble girls?" Flutters said then she had seen the bird. "Oh my you poor thing let me help you," Fluttershy said as she carefully picked up the chick and flew up to the nest only for the two birds to start chirping loudly at her. " Oh dear oh my I'm terribly sorry I understand," She said as she came back down to the ground. Looking at the girls Fluttershy said in a soft voice. I'm sorry girls but the mommy and daddy birds don't want this little guy because he's too small. "WHAT!" Both girls screamed making Fluttershy flinch. "How, why why would they do that?" Diamond said not believing it. "I'm sorry but that is how nature works sometimes," The mare said to the now upset fillies. After remembering how her mother no how Spoiled Rich treated her Diamond with a determined look said. "Fine if they don't want him then, then I raise him," She said as she carefully took the chick from Fluttershy. "Oh, sweetheart I know it sounds bad but are you sure, taking care of a baby animal is a lot of work," Fluttershy said looking at the very determined filly. "Yes, besides I won't be alone I have my sister and the best animal specialist in all of Equestria to help me," Diamond said as she looked between Chyanne and Fluttershy. "Okay, sweetheart you win but first let us build this little guy a nest," Fluttershy said giggling at the praise from Diamond. While they were doing this Cheyanne looked over at Diamond and smiled. "Hey Diamond if your this little guy's mommy now doesn't that make me his aunt. And that makes daddy and grandpa both a grandpa and great-grandpa." She said before she started to giggle making the other two do the same. After completing the nest Fluttershy carefully place it on Diamond's back with the chick inside. All right you two we should head back to camp before your grandfather sends out a search party," Fluttershy said pointing the girls back to camp. Making their way back Fluttershy noticed something was wrong it was quiet too quiet there should be sounds of birds, but more importantly the sounds of the children. Walking carefully the three of them came upon a fearful sight Caribou. A group of ten had taken the children and guards captive. “Well well well, what do we have here three more for the slave market.” A voice said behind them. Fluttershy was frightened but Diamond and Cheyanne stood their ground. “You better let us all go if you know what's good for you,” Cheyanne said looking up at the mean-looking Deer-guy. “Yay because you don’t know what our daddy will do to you if you don’t,” Diamond said standing next to her sister. “Oh yay and just who the Buck is your Daddy?” The guy said stepping closer. As one, the girls spoke. “OUR FATHER IS LORD OF THE ELYSIAN FIELDS, KING OF TARTARUS, THE FINAL JUDGMENT, THE MASTER OF DEATH!” With those last words, the ground began to rumble, and muffled sounds as if someone was speaking could be heard BRAINS. The words got louder BRAINS and louder BRAINS and louder until it was a scream BRAINS!! With this last cry bursting out of the ground was a horde of one thousand ZOMBIE PONIES. All moving as one towards the now frightened Caribou who were now screaming questions like “what are those” to “why is our magic not working” before they got smart and turn tail to run. As one ZP walked by, Fluttershy just had to ask. “Um, you're not really going to eat their brains are you?” The ZP stopped and looked at her for a few seconds before it answered in a refined voice. “Oh no madam, That is merely a running joke we have back in the grave, to be honest, I have no idea where that rumor started, to think eating the brains of the living when the flesh is much more delicious TA TA,” The ZP said as it hobbled off after the others. After the last zombie was out of sight the quietness was broken when one of the Guards spoke up. “Hey, one of those Zombie Ponies looked like my Grandpa Cloud Stomper,” It took the filly standing next to him to explain things to him. Discord clapped his mismatched hands together looking around at everyone. Well seeing as that's takin’ care of what should we do now?” The answer he got was a thud from Fluttershy fainting dead away. Looking sheepish he flew over picking up the mare and moving to their tent. “Maybe we should all just take a nap,” With that, he disappeared into the tent. All In all with everything that happened everyone had to admit it was one of the best camping trips they had so far. The kids were sad that they had to head home seeing as they had school the next Monday. It was the talk of the town about what happened with the camping trip and many of the parents were a little worried about having the children hanging out with the two Princesses Diamond Tirara and Cheyanne Autumn Grimm. But word from the Element Bearers changed many attitudes “After all who better to protect their children than an army of the Trotting Dead” Pinkies words. During all of this Diamond had changed her attitude towards others, and her overall outlook on life had become better especially with her taking care of Tweety her bird son. Who no longer looked like an uncooked Mcnugget now covered from beak to tail in down feathers. When they got home they did find out that Tweety would group to be a very rare bird called a Rainbow Thunderbird because Diamond choosing to love him as her own. Seeing the time they were going to start lunch when there came a knock at the door. The girls got up and walked to the door not opening it, they called out, “Who is it?” The response they got made them cry out in joy. “Well, I know we haven’t been gone that long but I’m sure you two can recognize your own father and mothers?” With that, the door was flung open and two small fillies talked the stallion standing there both asking the same thing. “What did you bring us?” “Well, other than doing my job and making sure that the both of you become big sisters in eleven months, you’ll have to ask your mothers they did the shopping,” Grimm said with a cocky grin. Hearing this Diamond and Cheyanne gasp then jump from their father to be hugged by all their moms laughing together. “Do you know what they are boys or girls?” Diamond asked still hugging her mother Crissy. “No, they're still too small for that but we can tell you that Tai and Crissy are going to have twins while Luna is carrying triplets and I have only one,” Twilight said mentally checking them off. “Well, that doesn’t matter now because we’re home, and Oh, before I forget would one of you like to tell me why there was a horde of Zombie Ponies sighted near Trottingham chasing after a group of screaming Caribou?” Celestia asked looking at the two sheepishly looking fillies. “Ah, nope can't say that we do, but doesn’t that happen a lot around here you know weird stuff,” Cheyanne asked trying to look innocent. “She’s got you there,” Chrysalis said with a shrug. “After all Ponyville is the center of weird for all of Equestria,” Luna pointed out to the others. “Alright I give you that but still, that does not explain why a horde of Z ponies are running rampant across the land when I told them to watch over the girls while we were gone,” Grimm said scratching the back of his head. “Wait you knew about this and said nothing?” Celestia yelled stomping a hoof. “I did tell you I said there were going to be some guards watching over the girls,” Grimm answered back. “Yes, guards not ZOMBIES!” Celestia answered back. “Can we hold off on all this for now and just get the girls and go home?” Chrysalis asked rubbing her temples with her hooves. “I hate to put a burden on this but where would home be?” Luna asked looking confused. “After all the girls can’t be taking from Ponyville their friends are here and we must be in Cantorlot for our duties.” “Oh that all been taken care of,” Grimm said smiling. I show you my wedding present for the four of you.” He said as he helped Diamond and Cheyanne gather their things. After saying goodbye and giving kisses to Discord and Fluttershy the family followed their stallion to their home along the way the girls told them about their camping trip and how Diamond had decided to become Tweeties mommy. They walked towards the Everfree Forest wonder what was going on until they saw a large stone path heading into the forest. As they continued on they noticed the for some reason none of the creatures of the forest came close to the path. “If you're wondering about the animals there’s a magical barrier keeping them away,” Grimm said as he still continued walking. They had walked for a short time until all of them stopped and stared at what stood in front of them. Celestia and Luna gasped at the sight while the others oohed and ahhed. There stood the castle of the Two Pony Sisters. (TOP PICTURE ONLY) “I had it rebuilt for us this way the girls and Twilight are still able to go to the Ponyville library and school with their friends and you three are just one teleport away from Cantorlot plus the hive was moved here too,” Grimm said looking at the shocked faces of his family. Six collective Squees were heard before Grimm was tackled to the ground in a pony pile receiving hugs kisses and thank yous from his family. After that, they all got up and headed into their new home as a family. when the doors were closed a voice could be heard from inside it was Chrysalis. “Wait, Diamond sweetheart you can’t be a mommy because I am too young and sexy to be a Grandma!” Just so you know once the Caribou crossed back into their lands the zombie ponies all returned to the ground where they would meet up at the best bar in the underworld The TombStone for drinks.