Prologue: the Arrival

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Ponies were screaming in utter terror, as they galloped through the streets of Canterlot, the capital city of Equestria. Which was being invaded by black chitin insectoid creatures, as they flew or galloped through the city, chasing the panicking ponies, and gathering them up in green cocoons. The royal guards tried to fend off the invaders, but they were all easily dealt with and were either plastered to the ground by green slime, or being carried off to designated piles of captured ponies. Where the chitin invaders draining a bright pink substance from them, ebbing out of the ponies, leaving them drained and tired, while the ponies captors seemed to be invigorated by the pink essence they were siphoning.

Up in Canterlot Castle, in the Ceremony Hall looking out of one of the windows, was the leader of the invaders. She was as tall as Princess Celestia herself, but instead of pure white fur, she was covered in a black carapace, with a lime green top & three rows of turquoise running along the mid-section of her barrel. her long legs have holes near the end where her hooves were. Her mane & tail are teal in color, her mane was split by her long-crooked horn, where a small crown sat behind it. Her wings were like that of an bugs, but it was riddled with holes making them look incapable of flying, but she’s more than capable of flying surprisingly gracefully, and efficiently. And her glossy green eyes scanned the city, watching gleefully of her triumph.

She is Queen Chrysalis, the ruler of the Changeling Hive from the Bad Lands, and her goal of infiltrating Canterlot and capturing the princesses went as she has planned. Even with the slight interference of a small unicorn mare, who was catching onto her ruse, she still managed to fool everypony else with her disguise. And with everypony distract with the ridiculous wedding reception, her ruse was even more carefully camouflaged than before.

At the moment Chrysalis was basking in her moment of glory, as she watches the city being brought to its knees. With the capital of pony society now under her hoof, the queen was now in perfect position to carry out the last part of her plan. Which was to replace all the ponies in the capital with her hive, imprisoned the populace down in the crystal caves, making them the changelings own reservoir of love energy. And with the capital fully replace, Chrysalis will take Celestia’s place and will rule over the entirety of Equestria, while also feeding off all the ponies of the country, making not only her hive stronger. But making her stronger as well.

“And who says that a girl can’t have it all.” Chrysalis chuckled with mirth in her seductively distorted voice, but her chortle was cut-short by the voice of the same pony that almost ruined her plan.

“You won’t get away with this Chrysalis!” Twilight Sparkled shouted as she struggled against her slime bonds. But Chrysalis just chortled some more before making her way over to the bond unicorn, and her collection of friends, and the princess of love herself.

“Oh, and who is it that’s going to stop me? You?” Chrysalis mocked before looking at her friends. “Them?” she then looked over at Cadence, who glared daggers at the queen.

“Or do you believe she, will be able to stop me?” Chrysalis chuckled as she walked away from the group, as they tried to free themselves. “There is no pony left that can save you, or your beloved princess.” Chrysalis said as she looked up at the dangling Celestia.

“There’s still princess Luna, she will stop you!” Cadence shouted, but her accusation just caused Chrysalis to laugh harder.

“Luna? You think she’s going to come and stop me!?” Chrysalis tried to reign in her laughter as she tries to talk.

“Don’t you find it strange that she’s not here, or during the wedding at all?” the ponies looked at each other with confusion, but then a sense of understanding washed over them. “Exactly.” Chrysalis said as she stepped onto the alter, standing next to the still hypnotized Shining Armor.

“I’ve already dealt with Luna before the wedding even started. So I guarantee you, she won’t be coming to the after party.”

Chrysalis then used a wing to brush the hypnotized stallions mane as she glanced over at the group, and seeing princess Cadence was just glaring daggers at her, and ruffling her feathers in frustration. The captured ponies tried to free themselves from the green slime binding their hooves, wings and even the amount on their horns, but no matter how much they try they just can’t free themselves. And their efforts just seem to amuse Chrysalis, and what few changelings were in the Ceremony Hall, their chittering laughter only causing the ponies to waver in their efforts.

KER-BOOM

Everypony in the Ceremony Hall ducked to the floor, even Chrysalis herself, when out of nowhere a loud thunderous boom echoed through the air. Stepping away from the alter, Chrysalis trotted towards the window of the hall, and started to look for the source of the booming sound. But she didn’t have to look for long. High in the sky, nearly blotted out by the rays of the sun, was as shinning golden star, or it appeared to be a star. It was shining so brightly, that Chrysalis couldn’t look at it directly, or fear of having her eyes be blinded. As Chrysalis continued to stare at the shining star, she began to notice that it was getting bigger & bigger…actually…it was coming, closer. The star was rapidly heading towards Canterlot, and with a minute the star came roaring through the skies above the city, and crashing through the walls off the Ceremony Hall, nearly striking Chrysalis as it crashes and skids across the marble floor.

After the star came crashing through the halls walls, and carving into the marble floor, everypony looked to where the star was and had to squint to see what it was. Recovering from her scare, Chrysalis looked to where the star was, and still had to shield her eyes from the sheer brightness of it, but that’s when she saw the light slowly fade away. And something was standing up from the small crater, and it was something that the queen, nor the captured ponies, or even the changelings would ever expect to see.

Slowly standing to its full height of 6’3ft. was a blue skinned creature, brandished in impressive golden armor that still shimmered with a luminous glow. Once the creature had full stood up, it started to look around the hall, that is when Chrysalis managed to get a good look at its covered head. the eyes in the helmets slots were a dull red color, in fact, they appeared to be dazed or in some kind of trance. But even as she looks at the creature with mild interest, Chrysalis was slightly shaking, not out of fear or because of a sense of danger, but because she can feel it…the immense power that is radiating from the creature. To Chrysalis, Cadence, Twilight & even Rarity & Celestia, they can see the waves of luminous energy that was emanating from it, washing over everything that was in the hall, and spilling out to the outside.

‘This creature…if it is let loose into Equestria, who knows what it could do to ruin my plans.’ Chrysalis internally stated. ‘But can I even contain this creature? It’s stronger than all three of the alicorns put together.’

The creature then looked over to the ponies, who all shuddered at its blank stare. It then slowly rose a few inches off the ground, and then floated over to them. Now the ponies were already shuddering at the sight of the creature, Cadence, Twilight & Rarity because they can see & sense its level of power, while the others were shaking because the primal instinct in their minds were telling them to not do anything, or this creature would attack them. And when it now stood a foot the whole group, it slowly raised its right claw which was starting to be wrapped in a golden light. Chrysalis along with her changelings, and even the ponies, thought that the creature was about to attack the captured equines…but instead a pulse light from the claw erased the goo imprisoning them!

“What is it doing!?” Chrysalis mumbled under breath as she watches the creature free the ponies. It then looked up to where Celestia was being hanged, and started to float up towards her. Not even thinking, Chrysalis gave her changelings a command. “Don’t let it free Celestia!”

The twelve changelings in the hall dove towards the creature, fangs bared, and their small horns coated in lime green magic. They were all closing in on the creature, who looked away from Celestia’s cocoon and towards the changelings…and knocked them all out of the hall by releasing another pulse, but this time from its whole body. Sending the changelings sky rocketing out of the Ceremony Hall. When the changelings were dealt with, the creature then looked directly at Chrysalis, it’s dull red eyes seeming to gain some semblance of life, as it out-stretches both its arms. And releases a powerful blinding wave of light from its entire body.

The last thing any of the ponies could see, was Chrysalis being vaulted out of the Ceremony Hall with great force, while screaming ‘noooooooo~’ as she, & her changelings, were expelled from the castle. And soon, being flung out of Equestria’s boarders, and were now flying all the way back to the badlands.

The light soon faded away allowing Cadence and the other ponies to see again. They all then watched as the creature slowly rose up to the cocoon, and with a wave of its claw erodes the cocoon away, before catching the princess of the sun in its arms. Holding her bridal style. Celestia could only stare in awe at the creature that was cradling her, as they slowly drifted downwards to the floor, where Cadence and the others watched. When the creature landed, it let Celestia down, who quickly got onto her hooves, and stared at the creature with wonder while it stares at them blankly.

It then turned to walk over to the alter, climbing the small steps and stood before Shining Armor, and placed its left claw on his head and was being bathed in golden light. As the ponies approached the alter, they all saw Shining Armor slowly come back to consciousness, looking slightly dazed, while the creature stood there, and its armor slowly faded away. Leaving the creature bare, showing its toned body and the golden markings along its body.

“Ughhhhh.” Shining Armor groaned before he started wobbling in place, and tilting over to his left. But Cadence quickly rushed over to his side to catch him. “Cadence…wha—what happened? Why does my, head feels so, groggy?”

“I’ll tell you later Shining.” Cadence said sweetly as she gave a small kiss to the stallions forehead, before looking up at the creature, who was watching her & her fiancé. “Thank you for freeing us.” The creature didn’t respond, or even moved. But when Celestia cleared her throat, the creature turned to face her & the element bearers.

“I can’t thank you enough creature for saving my niece, and us as well.” Celestia said before bowing, then looking back up to the creature. “Please, can you tell us your name.”

“…” the creature didn’t say anything as it continued to stare at the ponies, and then proceed to collapse on its side. Causing the ponies to panic.

Celestia immediately picked up the unconscious creature, and started to carry it to the medical wing. Today was certainly a strange wedding perception, from a changeling invading the city, to a mysterious creature appearing as a golden star, and save the kingdom from its would-be tyrant. And once everything in the city was seen too, and the citizens were made sure to be safe & sound, the wedding would kick back up tomorrow. But this time, the ponies were going to have a special honorable guest.

Chapter 1: Simple Greetings

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Eyes slowly opened as the sense of awakening dawned on Magnamon, as he twists and turns while lying on the bed. As awareness slowly percolates the mind, the eyes of the individual blinked the sleep away, while also trying to get used the blinding light of the world. Giving off a cumbersome groan of tiredness, the Digimon brought a hand to his face to rub the remainder of his sleep away, and once fully awake Magnamon examined his surroundings, noting that nothing looked remotely familiar. The Digimon then noticed that he was actually in a bed, which was unusual…at least he thought it was unusual, as he distinctly remember not needing one to rest…and yet he wasn’t sure if that was true.

It was strange. Magnamon’s head was, foggy, foggy in that he couldn’t think properly about his past. It was like walking through a misty road, and unable to see no more than a foot in front of you. slowly emerging from the bed Magnamon noticed another odd thing, his armor was gone. Peculiar, he doesn’t remember ever taking it off, or the need to do so. A full body mirror stood just a foot from him, shuffling over to it Magnamon got a good look at himself, looking like a tall blue skinned creature with a white underbelly & a humanoid body. After looking himself over Magnamon began looking around for his armor, but not even a second had passed as he searched for his armor, before it just, appeared, on his body.

“What the—?” Magnamon said in slight surprise, before calming down. He then thought about not needing his armor—which made the armor vanish—and when he thought about his armor, it reappeared on his body.

“Interesting. I defiantly don’t remember ever having this ability.” The Mega said as he kept his armor on, and continued to look around the room he was in.

First off the Digimon noticed that the room was quite spacious, and seemed to be very clean and well kempt. But that could be from how brightly colored everything in the room looked. the left side of the room had a fairly big desk, rather low to the ground though, and flanked by two large book shelves. Walking over to the right shelf the Mega reached for a random book, and flipped through a few pages, seeing strange symbols. Neither human made nor digital scripture. Placing the book back in its place, Magnamon continued to explore the rest of his room, noting the fire place on the other side of the room, with a small table with what looked like sitting cushions. Exploring some more the Digimon found the rooms washroom, and a small balcony that showed the Digimon a vast city, nothing that looked like anything within the Digital World or the Human World.

Just then as Magnamon re-entered the room, the sound of clopping hooves could be heard from the still cracked open door, and once Magnamon turned towards the door, he saw it open up fully and see a large white very slender white unicorn with wings, and a mane & tail that look like a piece of the aurora borealis entering the room. After the tall winged unicorn stepped through the door, three more equines that appear to be the same species entered, each with their own color scheme. Then behind those two was a collection of other equines, who were mostly half the size as the taller winged ones, except for a broader white unicorn.

“Thank goodness, you’ve finally awaken!” the tall white winged unicorn said in a very feminine voice. As she and the other equines trotted over to the Mega, he noticed that the white mare was actually a foot-n-half shorter than he was.

“How are you feeling, do you feel ill, any pain anywhere?” the mare asked again, sounding a little concerning. A moment has passed, and Magnamon didn’t say anything, as he was unsure, how to actually react to these, creatures. They clearly weren’t Digimon, that was fact, but…they weren’t creatures from the Human world.

‘Something strange is going on here.’ Magnamon mentally commented to himself. ‘But, these creatures seem harmless enough. They did appear to bed me, and the white one seems concern for my health.’

“Sir?” the mare said, brining Magnamon out of his thoughts.

“I…am feeling well enough, thank you.” Magnamon said to the assembled equines before him. “Can you tell me where I am, and who, and what, you all are?” Magnamon asked the equines, to which the tall white mare seemed eager to respond.

“Of course!” the white mare said happily as she gives a polite nod. “You are in Canterlot Castle, in a land called Equestria. And as to what we are, we are all ponies. I am Princess Celestia.”

The mare, Celestia, said before starting to introduce the remainder of the group, who all greeted Magnamon in their own way. The most odd of the group was the pink one, as she bounced in place like a bouncing ball, while talking at a high pitch & speed, she talked so fast that Magnamon could only catch every other third word. Something told Magnamon that dealing with this, pony, would test his patients…greatly.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you all.” the Digimon said politely to the ponies. That’s when the winged pink unicorn, who was called Cadence spoke up.

“Could you please tell us your name sir?” she asked as her eyes scanned Magnamon’s physic, examining his bipedal form, and his impressive golden armor.

“My name is Magnamon.”.

“Magnamon?” the pink unicorn said, sounding as she was rolling the name in her mouth. Seeing how she liked it. “That’s quite a unique sounding name.” that’s when the white stallion standing beside her stepped forward.

“My fiancé, and sister, told me what you did at the altar, and how’d you got rid of all the changelings in the city. And as captain of the royal guard, I thank you for your help.” the stallion said as he bowed his head. Magnamon just looked at the stallion as he remained in his prostrated pose.

‘This stallion is the captain of the kingdoms army?’ he mentally stated as he quirked a brow under his helmet. ‘He doesn’t look like captain material, maybe that’s because of how these ponies generally look.’ Magnamon thought before speaking up.

“It’s no problem…however I don’t quite remember what exactly happened.” Cadence then started to explain everything that happened the day prior, from Magnamon’s entrance, to how he effortlessly removed the changelings from the entire city. Literally stopping an invasion all on his own. “I see. Well, I’m glad I could help you all.”

“Help doesn’t begin to describe what you did sir Magnamon.” Celestia said to the Digimon. But before the pony could say anything else, Magnamon placed a claw over his stomach as it gives off a rather noisy grumble. The ponies couldn’t help but giggle as they heard the Digimon’s stomach grumbles. “Why don’t we continue our conversations within the dining hall.”

The group all agreed and proceeded to leave the room, with Celestia waiting at the door for Magnamon. The Mega followed the group and left the room behind. now venturing through the halls of the castle, Magnamon examined and studied every inch of the castle, and so far the Digimon wasn’t that impressed with the structure. Five or so minutes later the group eventually made it to the dining hall, and after taking their seats servants emerged from a side door, and began asking what the group would like to eat. When Magnamon was asked what he would like to eat, the Mega thought about it for a moment. Ramen was always his favorite meal, especially with an egg and soy sauce on top of the pork and vegetables, but these ponies didn’t seem to have the same capable of making ramen. So the Mega opted to have the next best thing, pancakes.

“Magnamon, if I may ask, could you tell us what you are?” Luna asked inquisitively.

“I am a Digimon, and I am from a place called the Digital World.”

“What’s a Digimon?” the cyan pegasus of the group, Rainbow Dash was her name, asked confusedly.

“It stands for Digital Monster.” The ponies seemed confused about the term that Magnamon gave, which didn’t surprise the Mega too much.

A few minutes later and the food that the group ordered finally appeared, and they all smelled pretty good, at least the cooked dishes did. The stack of pancakes looked very fluffy, and were topped with maple syrup, what looked to be powdered sugar with some strawberries on top with a small dollop of whip cream. Removing his helmet Magnamon took a quick whiff of his food, which also smelled really good, before picking up the fork and knife and cutting into his stack. As Magnamon carved his stack, the ponies watched him carefully, mostly to see if he would like the food. And after taking the first bite, the ponies heard Magnamon give off a delightful hum.

“Not bad. Not bad at all.” Magnamon said before taking another bite of his food.

“I’m glad our chef’s were able to make something you like.” Cadence said before eating her own breakfast. The rest of the ponies also started to eat their meals, but it would seem that one of the ponies had a question on their mind.

“Magnamon can I ask you something?” Twilight asked the Mega, who responded with a simple nod, and a hum. “How did you come to Equestria from your world?” Magnamon stopped in mid-slice of his stack, and thought about Twilight’s question. The rest of the ponies noticed the uncertain look on his face.

“…I’m not sure. It seems that I can’t recall, anything that happened yesterday. Everything is just, fuzzy.” Magnamon said as he brought a hand to his head, gently rubbing his scalp.

“Do not worry Magnamon.” Celestia said to the Digimon. “I’m certain that your memories will return in time.” Magnamon thanked Celestia for her kind words, before going back to eating his breakfast. With the ponies doing the same.

Once breakfast was over with, the alicorns departed from the group, Celestia needs to get ready for Day Court, and Luna has to rest up for her nightly duties. As for Cadence & Shining Armor they left to go visit Shining’s family, leaving Magnamon alone with Twilight and her friends, or at least just Twilight. Her friends had to return to their home town called Ponyville. for the next hour or so, both Twilight & Magnamon have been asking each other questions, and answering any questions they could, this was mostly so both parties could learn about the other. and while Magnamon found everything Twilight has told him interesting, Twilight was simply enamored with everything that Magnamon was telling her. so much so that the unicorn was documenting everything.

Once Twilight was satisfied with everything she has learned so far, Twilight guided Magnamon back to his room, so he could rest up some more. While she goes over everything she’s learned to day. Now that he was back in his room, Magnamon diss-armored himself as he makes his way over to the bed, and as he sits on the mattresses edge Magnamon tried to recall anything from yesterday to tell him what happened. But the act only caused the Mega to quickly developed a small headache. Deciding to let the fogginess of his mind recover on its own, Magnamon shuffled under the covers of the bed and decided to follow Twilight’s advice, rest up and recover some more.

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Back in the Digital World, in a rather foreboding looking castle deep in the mountains, something was going on. Through the winding halls of this castle, in one of the many chambers scattered throughout…two figures stood in the dark, talking to each other. They’re appearances were obscured by the shadows of the room, neither being able to see the other properly, but it didn’t bother the pair at all. As they know full well who they were speaking to, and plot they both came up with.

“It would seem our plan to rid us of Magnamon was a success, don’t you agree?” the more bulkier armored figure of the shadowed beings, said to his compatriot.

“Indeed, but Magnamon is no slouch. we must remain vigilant if our plan is to be fulfilled my friend.” The second figure said as they held a crystal orb, which has a misty interior, but is occasionally showing the image of the sleeping Magnamon. “I wonder where it is we’ve sent him to?”

“Who cares. So long as he stays out of our way, I could care less.” The first figure said. “But I agree that we should keep an eye on him, especially if he attempts to thwart our plan.” The second figure nodded before crushing the orb int their hand.

As the dust and shards of the broken orb vanished into thin air, the two figures left the darken chamber via the only door, but their forms were obscured as the light of the halls and the daylight washed over them. obscuring their forms enough for the doors to close, denying the visage to anyone. Just who are they, and why are they so contempt to be rid of one of the Royal Knights of the Digital World? hopefully we’ll find out before whatever plan they are scheming comes to fruition.

Chapter 2: Demonstration

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Two days have gone by since the wedding at Canterlot castle, and in those proceeding two days Magnamon has basically explored the entire land of Equestria, traveling at speeds that other ponies could hardly believe. Even Rainbow Dash, the supposed fastest flyer in Equestria, had to swallow her pride and say that Magnamon was faster than her. Which caused her friends to nearly balk after hearing that.

So after exploring all of Equestria in those two days, Magnamon was spending the majority of his third day in Equestria the Canterlot’s library, and at the moment, the Mega has a book in his claws about the basic history of the land he’s in, with various other books put on a side-table. The Mega has been reading for about a few hours, and by now the Digimon was starting to feel a little hungry, which was a new sensation for him, as feeling hungry seemed unusual.

Closing the book and placing it on the side table, Magnamon then rose up from the chair he planted himself in, before making his way out of the library and made his way to the dining hall. While walking through the halls of the castle, having the entire layout perfectly memorized, Magnamon decided to take the scenic way rather than the short way so he can look out into the city of Canterlot. Looking out Magnamon was able to see various ponies go about their day, and it wasn’t just those in the city, the ponies on the castle grounds were going about their day. Guards patrolling along the outer wall, or the halls of the castle. While maids, butlers and other castle staff members go about their day fulfilling their duties.

Reaching the dining hall Magnamon walked over to the large table and took a seat, a few seconds later a small unicorn mare came out of the kitchen doorway.

“Good evening sir, what can I get for you today?” the mare asked as she gave a small bow.

“I think I would like to try that one stuffed egg dish, what is it called again?” Magnamon asked the mare.

“Omelette?” the mare said to make sure that her guess was correct, and from the smile and nod that Magnamon gave her, she guessed right. “Would you like a side to go with your omelette, or just have it as it is?”

“Just as it is.”

The mare gave another small bow before heading back through the kitchen doors, leaving the Digimon to sit and wait for his food. As he sat there, Magnamon once again tried to remember how he got to Equestria, and unlike the first previous two days he was able to remember a few more things. Like wondering through a different castle, with the intent on meeting up with someone, but who was still unclear. Magnamon also remembered seeing a few other Digimon, some were close friends, others were not so friendly…and that’s everything he has remembered so far cuts off.

“…” an annoyed sigh escapes his mouth as he rubbed his forehead. “At least I’m remembering a few things, but what I really want to remember isn’t coming back to me.” the Mega’s annoyance was alleviated when the door to kitchen opened, and the smell of cooked food wafted over his nose.

Turning towards the door Magnamon saw the mare trotting up to the table, with a plate being held in her light blue magical aura. The steaming egg dish a red sauce, with some parsley on the top, with a glass of yellowish orange fluid being held by the plate. The mare then placed the dishes on the table in front of Magnamon, wished him an enjoyable meal, and retreated back to the kitchen.

“Hmmmm. Lovely.”

Magnamon mused as he smelled the food before grabbing his utensils, and began eating the fluffy egg dish, tasting all of the flavors that comprised of mushrooms, spinach, and that tangy red sauce. Each bite continues to refresh the savory, slightly sweet but also tangy meal, and the glass of orange added another dab of sweetness and sour that makes the Mega hum in delight.

“Oh Magnamon, I didn’t expect to see you here.” The Digimon turned to looked behind himself, and saw Shining Armor enter the room.

Shining Armor is supposedly the captain of the entire royal guard, from their training, to their duties, he’s the head pony in charge of all of their whole order. But from what Magnamon has seen, when he decided to watch them train, Shining is…competent, at best. His training of the guard, while on the surface seems grueling, in actuality it seems like he’s hardly pushing them to their fullest potential. In fact, now that Magnamon thinks about it, this world he finds himself in seems so peaceful, that it seems more like a dream, where nothing goes wrong. Which means that this pony race is so docile and used to peace, that their own abilities for any form of combat, or even high level of self-defense might be severely lacking. Probably explains why the guard take their duties with leisure, while only acting like capable warriors.

“So Magnamon what are you up today?” the stallion asked after giving the same mare his own order, before looking over to the Mega as he is half-way done with his dish.

“I’m not entirely sure.” Magnamon simply said.

“Well if you have nothing planned, perhaps you could do me a favor?” the Digimon quirked a brow as he bit down on his latest bite of food, while the mare came back to the dining hall with a plate of pancakes, hash browns and a glass of brown liquid.

“What kind of favor do you have in mind.” Magnamon questioned as the mare placed the plate and glass in front of Equestria.

“I was wondering if you could do me the honor of inspecting my guards, and show us how we could improve in our training.”

The Mega ceased his eating for a moment to think the proposal over. For the Digimon, it wouldn’t be an exact waste of his time, as Magnamon has no set goals, duties, or anything else of importance to occupy his time. Not only that, but this opportunity would allow the Digimon to see for himself if his notion of the guards, lack of actual combative or protective manner is just surface level, or actual dedication. Agreeing to the proposal Magnamon finished his meal, and simply waited for Shining Armor to finish his own meal. A few minutes of shoveling his food in his mouth, chewing, and grinding it, Shining Armor lead the Digimon out of the dining hall and towards the training hall. And after a mere five or so minutes of walking, the pair reached the training hall where guards were sparing, testing out their own magical blasts, or racing each other around.

As he watched the ponies train, Magnamon could easily tell just at a glance that while these ponies seem to be seriously training, they were more like, rough housing. Like children wrestling with one another, or just running around trying to hit the other with a fake weapon. Sure, there were a few ponies that seemed to be taking their training more, seriously than the others, but those were too far in between.

‘It would seem my estimate about the guards abilities were really close.’ Magnamon thought to himself as he crossed his arms over his bare chest, causing a few mares taking a break to marvel out his muscles, and then looked his sturdy frame over.

“Well Magnamon what do you think?” Shining Armor asked, seemingly proud that the guard were in rare form today. But as he looked at Magnamon for any kind of response, he noticed that the Digimon seemed to be in a deep thought. And the neutral expression on the Digimon’s face made it hard for him to read what he’s thinking. But after a few moments, the Digimon finally gave a response.

“…they seem to be, adequate.” Almost instantaneously all activity in the training hall ceased, all of the guards now looking back at Magnamon with questioning looks, same goes for Shining Armor.

“What do you mean by, adequate?” Shining Armor asked as he raised an eye brow. Magnamon started to walk to some of the guards that were sparing without weapons, and as his red eyes looked down at the ponies, the two stallions curled into themselves.

“These two seem to be breathing normally, and their coats don’t have that much sweat build up…for two stallions trying to wrestle each other into submission.” The Mega said before looking up at the pegasi.

“Same could be said about your flyers, their breathing isn’t irregular in any sense of the word, and theirs no sweat, showing no signs of actual physical exertion.” The guards gasped and murmured among themselves in surprise, wondering how could the Mega Digimon notice these small things.

“Not only that, but your unicorn fighters don’t have the same signs of actual training, nor show any signs that they’ve been struck by the other meaningfully. Same with those five over there.” Magnamon pointed to the five unicorns near the targeting range. “They’re targets seemed to barely have and for of scratch, dent or any kind of disturbance. Meaning their not even using a five percent of their power to even strike the target.”

“What are you saying Magnamon?” Shining questioned, a feeling a frustration slowly building up. the Digimon turned to face the guard caption, the same neutral expression on his face.

“In a clear sense Captain Shining Armor…your guards are not even trying to better themselves.” All of the guards gasped, while Shining had a questionable look.

“None of your guards are taking their training seriously, except for maybe a small handful, but the rest…they might as well be playing games than training. And the fact that you don’t see it, or even noticed, makes me question your own abilities as a guard.”

All the guards in the training hall were, well, speechless. Sure most of them DON’T take their training seriously, because Equestria has very little in the ways of public disturbances or threats that require actual trained guards. But to here someone actually call them out for it, and mock the Caption for not even noticing…made them all feel bad. But Shining Armor, he was feeling something else. He was feeling a level of frustration and anger towards Magnamon, as in his mind the Digimon was mocking him for not being a real guards pony, or those that HE himself trains and oversees aren’t ones as well.

“…with all due respect, Magnamon.” Shining said, trying to curb his own frustration. “I think my guards have been working very hard, and the reason why they don’t sweat is because their efficient at what they do.”

“Really?” Magnamon questioned, to which Shining nodded. The Digimon then turned to face one of the unicorns at targeting range, before pointing at the blueish purple stallion in the middle. “You there, stallion in the middle. Attack that target with all of your power, don’t hold anything back.”

The stallion looked over to Shining Armor, who nodded in response. The stallion then looked back to Magnamon, before facing the target down range from him, where he gathered all the magic he could muster and fired the strongest blast he could. The target was knocked back a foot, and showed signs of indeed being struck by something. The stallions peers actually started to cheer, and saying that was probably that stallion supposed strongest blast. Shining then looked over Magnamon with a proud, yet smug smile, to show that his guards were not taking their training like foals playing games. But his smile faltered as Magnamon didn’t seem that impressed. The Digimon then made his way over to the range, and gently ushered the ponies to step aside, when they did so Magnamon raised his right claw and pointed at one of the targets, that hasn’t been damaged.

“Magna Blast.”

After uttering that quick phrase, the ponies watched as a high speed orb of light was shot out from Magnamon’s claw, and raced across the 125 ft. range in the span of a second and a half, and when it came in contact with the target…it obliterated it into splinters, and proceeded to race another 30 ft. and crash right into the far end wall. Leaving a large 12 ft. wide spider-web crack. All of the ponies, including Shining Armor, were stunned at the sight. Lowering his claw, Magnamon turned to face the stallion.

“How much of your power would you say you used in your magical blast?” the stallion didn’t answer right away, as he was still in shock, but after a head shake the stallion eventually snapped out of his stupor.

“Ugh…I think I gave it my all sir, so, a hundred.” Magnamon then looked over to Shining Armor.

“So what your guard just showed as his absolute limit of magic power, and he accomplished that.” Magnamon said before pointing at the wall that his attack just damaged. “…that was me at five percent.” All of the ponies gasped in shock as they heard this, but Shining Armor seem defiant.

“No way that spell you used was five percent of your power!” Shining Armor argued.

“Believe me Captain, if I used any more of my power…I could wipe this castle off the mountain, if not the entire city.” The guards begin to murmur among themselves, already believing the Mega. Especially the unicorns, as they could literally see the invisible waves of power wafting off the Mega. And of course Shining Armor can see this as well, but he still can’t believe that Magnamon used such a low power output.

“Alright then, then how about you show us just how powerful you are. I challenge you to a full on fight, the first to admit defeat wins!”

Every guard was surprised at what they just heard, but they all seemed really excited at the prospect. And surprisingly, Magnamon agreed to the challenge. All of the ponies immediate scampered off to the sides of the main sparing area, all of them staring at Magnamon and Shining Armor as they made their way to the main sparing area, and started to square off. Already Shining Armor was pumping himself up for the fight, standing tall and proud as he stared down Magnamon…who just stood across from the captain with that same neutral expression. One of the ponies, a rather bulky earth pony mare stepped up, and said she would initiate the spar, both combatants agreed and waited for the mare to begin the contest.

“Gentle colts, are you ready?” Shining gave a firm nod, while Magnamon just tilted his head before lifting it. the mare looked between both parties for a second before saying:

“BEGIN!” Shining Armor immediately revved up his magic, and prepared to strike at Magnamon…but the fight was already decided before it began.

Before Shining Armor could even fully build up his magic and strike, the stallions—as well as every unicorns—eyes went wide, as they watched a massive pillar of golden yellow and white light erupted from Magnamon, as if a volcano went critical! While the earth ponies and pegasi couldn’t see the pillar of light, they could FEEL the immense energy that was emitting from the Mega Digimon, but regardless of tribe, every member of the guard present in the training hall buckled, and either dropped to their haunches or onto their stomachs, as every pore on their body began sweating. As for the ponies of the castle, from maids, to the butlers, gardeners, kitchen staff, to even the princesses. Celestia bolted from her desk and looked around herself with a frighten look, while Luna was awoken from her sleep with a jump and a start, as if waking from a horrible nightmare.

Even the ponies in the city of Canterlot, they’re whole bodies shivered with fear as they felt the torrent wave of Magnamon’s power. from one unicorn at the station on the edge of Canterlot, she could even feel the Mega’s immense power, and when she turned to look at the castle…all she saw was a massive pillar of light completely engulfing the entire castle.

And as for Shining Armor, as he stared at Magnamon whose image in the pillar has been turned into a looming shadow, being obscured somewhat as the Digimon’s red eyes glowed with such intensity, that they could be mistake for rubies with light peering through them, as they glared down at the Captain. the stallion tried to regain his composure and tried to launch his initial strike, even letting out a battle cry as he galloped towards at Magnamon. But that would prove to be a mistake. As he was in a few feet from Magnamon, the Digimon ramped his power to its out most limit, fulling demonstrating the level of power he fully wields, which stopped Shining Armor dead in his tracks. Shining Armor was reduced to a quivering mess as he just stared up at the Mega, like a foal staring up at Nightmare as she glares down at them. the stallion then lowered himself to the point where he was kneeling, body shaking like a leaf in a monstrous storm.

“I…I y-y…I yield.” Shining admitted as he remained prostrated on the ground as Magnamon quickly lowered his power output, till it was at the lowest level it was at before the ‘battle’ started.

“Now you know the true difference between a guard like you…and a knight sworn to protect those at all costs.” Magnamon said in a leveled tone. Shining couldn’t respond, as he was still in the grasp of fear, so the Digimon turned his attention to the guards who were all still in their own grasps of fear, but were able to look up at the Mega.

“You all should strive to be the strongest you could be, for if you remain like this, they way you are now…then one day, you will loose everything and be unable to prevent it from happening. And then you will regret yourself for being so weak.” Magnamon said as he held out his arms, claws slightly clenched. “Do you wish to have that fate placed upon you?” all the ponies, minus Shining Armor, all slowly shook their heads.

“Then rise up, and really work towards to bettering yourselves, so that you may uphold your stations with honor and pride!”

All the ponies slowly rose to their hooves, where they all quietly whispered, before their hushed words become cries of affirmations. It would seem that Magnamon has sparked something in the guards, and from the small smile on the Digimon’s face, he seemed happy that the ponies will now truly live up to their stations. Rather than play the part.

Chapter 3: Request

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Magnamon was floating above the city of Canterlot, scanning the vast expanse of Equestria that he can see. As the golden armored Mega looks over the landscape, he searches the depths of his mind for answers to his current, predicament. But still nothing of any significance was coming to him. He has tried to go back to the Digital World, but it seems that his teleportation powers between worlds is, gone! He’s tried several more times to teleport back to the Digital World, but every time he does it feels as if something was, pushing back through a door as he’s trying to step through it.

“It looks like I’ll be staying in this world for a little while longer.” Magnamon says to himself followed by a tired sigh.

While the Mega Digimon continues to just hover in the sky, his mind turns away from returning home, and to actually looking at the world before him. Unlike the Digital World, or the Real World of humans, this third world has a strange presence about it. It’s as if the very air itself is laced with some kind of energy, not as noticeable as it is back in his home world, but it’s still a sensation that is hard to miss. To the Digimon, he figured it must be the magic of the world. And as Magnamon remains airborne, and examining the landscape, a thought came to him. Instead of rushing back to the Digital World, the Mega should spend some time here in this world, see what it has to offer. Who knows, perhaps he’ll find something that will help him get home.

“Perhaps it wouldn’t be to much of a problem to explore a little.” Magnamon concluded as he un-crossed his arms and had them hang at his sides.

“Besides, if I’m unable to return to the Digital World on my own, and have to remain here until I figure out a way, then it would be good to have a lay of the land in case of danger pops up.”

Leaning his body slightly forward Magnamon started to fly off into the world beyond the castle. Not at great speeds mind you, just enough so he can observe everything at a steady pace, but so far all he’s been seeing was forests, meadows, a couple of small towns scattered about. So far nothing of great interest. But after a few more minutes of flying, the Mega eventually stumbled upon some larger towns, where he can see ponies go about their day. A little further out to the boarders of Equestria Magnamon has discovered several cities along, or near the coast, and each one had its own distinctive characteristics.

One of the cities has high building, fairly modern looking in over all appearance. Another city, while not as grand the previous, certainly had the most activity. The final city along the coast seemed to be a nice mixture of the two, but this one seemed to have bustling piers and docks, with ships docked and ponies trotting about.

Pushing a little further out, past the small sea, the Mega eventually came upon dry lands. But unlike Equestria, these newer lands seemed to be more, desolate, with hardly any form of vegetation dotting the land. All that seems to make up these lands are rocks of varying sizes and shapes, with steep cliffs, and cavernous canyons. Going in a little further the Digimon found various small and large volcanos, way to many to look stable without having lava and rocks, being shot into the sky, and come raining down with balls of magma or burning rocks.

But just as the Mega was about to turn around, and return to the more colorful side of the sea, streams of fire were being launched into the air, followed by the sounds of fierce roars and screeches. Now intrigued Magnamon flown to where the noises and fire streams were coming, and upon reaching a large empty landscape, he’s discovered two large dragons fighting one another. One was red in coloration, with hits of orange and hot pink, screeching and roaring at its adversary. The other dragon was teal in color, and was far more burly than the other, as well has dawning a large dark grey breast plate, and what looks to be a small head ornament of red crystals. Form what Magnamon could tell, the teal dragon is winning the fight, as the red one looks more worn and beat up, and seemed to be having a hard time to catch its breath.

“This seems to be a fight of dominance, and if it continues, the teal one will win.” Magnamon hypothesizes as he held his arms behind his back as he continues to watch.

Both dragon roared at each other with enough force to cause the ground to shake, before both winged reptiles unleashed their destructive flames. The two streams of fire collided with one another, creating a vertical wall of fire, but neither dragon gave an inch as they poured on more, and more of their fire breaths into their attacks. Until the flames were two much, and both dragons were caught in a fiery explosion! The deafening explosion caused both dragons to tumble backwards, but only the red one was sent collapsing onto his back, while the teal one remained standing.

“HA!” the teal dragon bellowed, his voice deep and fierce. “Looks like I win this contest Stoke, now begone from my sight, or I’ll really show you what a Dragon Lord is capable of!” the other dragon weakly got to its feet, and slowly and wobbly flew off. As the teal dragon roars into the sky of his victory, Magnamon decided to congratulate the dragon for his victory.

“Well done dragon, you fought admirably.” The dragon quickly turned to face the hovering Digimon.

“And who are you, you…tiny…” the dragon stopped as he began looking the Digimon over. “What are you exactly? Some kind of tiny, wingless dragon?”

“I’m a Digimon, and my name is Magnamon.”

“Well I am, Dragon Lord TORCH!” the dragon bellowed, creating a powerful gust of wind to rush past the Mega, who hardly budged. “And all those who trespass into my dominion, must suffer the consequences.”

“I’d advice against any form of confrontation Dragon Lord.” Magnamon warned as he drifted back as Torch reached out for him. “You maybe strong among your kind, but if you face me, you’ll only injure yourself.”

“A bold claim from one so small. But I doubt you’re of any challenge to me.” the Dragon Lord reached out to grab the Mega, but after releasing a small sigh, Magnamon held his left claw out.

“Magna Blast.”

The golden orb of energy connected with Torch’s claw, causing a small, yet powerful explosion! The Dragon Lord withdrew his claw, and waved it around as he groans in pain. His scales took the brunt of the damage, but the attack still dealt significant damage to the appendage itself. Growling in frustration now, Torch swung his other claw at Magnamon, in hopes to knock him out of the sky. but a simple sweeping kick from the Mega was enough to not only knock the claw away, but cause the Dragon Lord to topple to his side.

“I’ll say it again Torch…you do not want to fight me.” the dragon growled as he raises to his feet.

“If you think I’ll let you leave here because you knocked my claw away, then you have another thing coming!”

Torch then reared up onto his back legs, supported by his tail, before taking in a deep breath…and unleashing a raging fire breath that swept across the rocky terrain! The flames continued to travel across the desolate wasteland, as Torch continues to pour more, and more fire into his attack. All the while the corners of his mouth curled up as he thinks he’s taught the trespasser a lesson.

“Magna Blaster!”

A wave of golden energy then erupted from the cascading torrent of fire, piercing right through it, before it collided into Torch. And sending him flying backwards four whole yards, before he came crashing down, causing a small tremor. Meanwhile Magnamon still hovered in the exact same spot he was before, flexing his chest outward while his arms were coiled back, his chest plate emitting a dim glow before fading away. As Torch recovers from the counter attack, his own breast plate showing a massive dented hole in it, while he looks at the floating Digimon who just puts his arms behind himself.

“I believe that ends this little confrontation of ours.” Magnamon said as he turned away from the Dragon Lord. “As well as my little exploring of these lands.”

With that Magnamon flew off into the distance, leaving Torch to recover from the scuffle. And instead of pursuing the Digimon, the dragon instead decided to head back to his cave, and recover. Thinking that the Digimon was too much even for him to handle.

~~Canterlot~~

Celestia was sitting on her throne signing documents, and going over confidential papers that needed to be addressed, so far, it was a usual day for the solar monarch. As she was signing and examining papers, the doors to the throne room burst open, as a royal guard gallops into the chamber, looking quite flustered as he did so.

“You’re highness!” the stallion half-shouted as he skidded to a stop, before removing his helmet. “I bring news from northern Equestria.” Celestia dismissed her secretary, a dull light grey unicorn named Inkwell, before speaking to the guard.

“What is it guard, what’s the news?”

“I was told to simply tell you: IT has returned!” Celestia gasped in both shock and surprise as she swiftly turns to the stallion to her right.

“Find Shining Armor and princess Cadence!”

“At once your highness!”

The three stallions of the chamber then galloped at full speed as they search for the ponies. Meanwhile Celestia conjured up a parchment and a quill, and begins to write something down, but after writing a few words she stops. The parchment is then lowered slightly as Celestia begins talking to herself.

“Is Twilight even ready for a task such as this?” the alicorn mumbled to herself. “What if this is to much for her to handle, even with her brother and Cadence there to provide support?”

The solar princess continued to wonder and worry if her student is ready for something of this, magnitude. After all she is still fairly young, and even if she has studied a great deal of magic, Twilight isn’t a trained mage like she and her sister are…and for this challenge…

Celestia was brough out of her bubble of worry, when she felt something with great power fly into the castle. Judging by the power Celestia figured that it was Magnamon. That’s when an idea came to her, but will the Digimon agree to the request, he is a stranger in their world. So he might not even take the time to even consider, but the Digimon is probably the only one strong enough to defeat the threat that has returned. Since both, her magic and Luna’s have weakened over the years. Standing up from her throne, and teleporting the scroll back to her room, the alabaster alicorn then trotted out of the throne room and began looking for the Mega.

As for Magnamon himself, once he has returned to Canterlot he removed his armor, and just made his way to the dining hall for a small lunch. Afterwards he was thinking of heading down to the barracks, and maybe train the guards there. Ever since the little demonstration of his power, and speech about becoming better guards to defend their home, the guards have actually been asking the Mega to train them.

“Magnamon!” before the Mega could enter the dinning hall, Celestia came trotting up to the Digimon, with a very troubled looking expression on her face.

“Celestia, what’s wrong? You look distraught.” The alicorn came to a stop in front of Magnamon before she began to speak.

“I’ve just been informed that a terrible evil has returned to Equestria, and…I request your assistance in this manner.”

“My assistance?” Magnamon questioned as he gave a questioning look. Celestia just nods her head.

“Yes, and the reason I ask of you for your assistance, is because my power isn’t what it was back then when I face this evil. So I can’t hope to challenge this terror, without being gravelly injured.” The tone of Celestia’s voice held a small tinge of shame, as if she’s admitting to being weak. Magnamon looked upon the pleading alicorn with a neutral expression, weighing the decision of what he should do, but it didn’t take to long for the Maga to make up his mind.

“If you think I can be of any assistance in this matter Celestia, then I accept.”

“Really?!” Celestia said with a start, honestly surprised by the claim. “I would’ve thought you’d decline my request.”

“I may not be of this world Celestia, but as a member of the Royal Knights, we uphold our duties of protecting those that are in need of it.” Celestia gave a warm thankful smile as she gives a small bow to the Mega.

“Thank you Magnamon.” The Digimon waved a claw as he spoke.

“You needn’t thank me.” he said with a small smile before giving a more serious and dutiful look. “Now, tell me of this threat that you need my help with.” Celestia nodded before she guided the Mega into the dining hall, where she began telling her story of what it is that has returned to Equestria, and threat that Magnamon will face.

Chapter 4: Venture to the North

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Magnamon was floating above an abandon train station far north of Equestria’s boarders, effortlessly withstanding the blizzard that is currently ravaging the northern land. The Mega was told yesterday that some strange has happened in this land of ice and snow, something from the distant past has re-appeared and it has the royal sisters gravely concerned, so the head princess of the state has asked for his help in investigating the event. When the morning came the next day the Digimon made his way to the north, where he waited for princess Celestia’s protégé that will help in this matter.

Now the Mega awaits for the train that is bringing the young mare to meet up with him, so they can both investigate the reason why a lost city from the past has reappeared.

The sound of a steam whistle screeches in the distant, slightly muffled by the rushing wind, and the dampening of the snow. Yet Magnamon never took his eyes off from the blurred distance. A moment later the train came to a halt, and the Digimon could faintly hear the hoof steps crunching on the snow covered platform, and a few voices talking loudly through the wind.

“Magnamon!” the Mega finally turned his head away from the distant land, and looked down to the see the unicorn he was suppose to escort and aide. But along side her were her friends, and the small dragon…carrying several suitcases. Magnamon floated down to the station his eyes trained on the group.

“It’s good to see you again!” Twilight half-shouted through the wind. But the Mega didn’t respond, he was looking over the group, before looking solely at the little dragon named Spike.

“Why does he have all that luggage?” the white unicorn, Rarity as the Mega recalls, spoke up.

“Just a few necessities darling, I figured—”

“Leave them.” Magnamon said abruptly. Rarity seemed to be a little flabbergasted and was about to say something, but the Mega spoke up.

“Needless items do not need to be brought; it will slow us down, and cause unnecessary problems.” The unicorn seemed to take offense to this, but that’s when the little dragon dropped the suitcases, and their contents came spilling out over the station. With his point proven, Rarity and her friend Pinkie began re-packing the suitcases before putting them back on the train.

“And I was led to believe that it would only be me, and Twilight Sparkle on this venture, so why are the rest of you here?”

“We came to help Twilight with her assignment!” Applejack called out.

“If that is your choice then come, but stay on guard.”

With that the Mega drifted away from the group and procced to head into the snow storm, followed by the ponies and Spike, who were trying to not get blown away in the blizzard. Luckily Magnamon wasn’t hampered by the storm, but he did have to slow down so that the ponies could keep pace. But as the group trudged through the blizzard, something was bothering the Mega, ever since he came to the north and began waiting for Twilight, something was giving the Digimon a sense of danger. Like something was wondering around the snowy wastelands.

“So Magnamon, any idea what’s, out here!” Twilight called out to the Mega, but the Digimon didn’t respond. “Magnamon!” Twilight cried out even louder.

“I don’t think he can hear you Twilight!” Rainbow Dash half-shouted.

“Get down!”

The Mega shouted to the ponies, who watched him spin in place quickly, and launch a ball of golden energy out into the distance. Where a monstrous cry bellowed out from the blizzard. Then a second later a writhing mass of darkness emerged from the blinding snow, as a pair of green eyes with wispy purple smoke waft from them. Magnamon floated to the back of the group, and stood before the darkness which glared down at him, before a dozen of shadowy tendrils shoot out to strike the Mega. But with a simple wave of his right claw a wave of light pulsed out, and burned away the tendrils which caused the shadowy mass to screech in pain and anger.

The dark mass then released a more bellowing roar before rising high into the air, then came rushing towards the group, it’s eyes narrowed with anger. Twilight and her friends panicked and began to run off, but Magnamon just floated there, crossing both arms in front himself as his body glowed faintly with energy.

“Magna Blaster!”

Un-crossing his arms Magnamon unleashed a piercing wave of pure light from his chest plate, fully enveloping the mass of darkness. To the ponies, the growing wave of light was burning not only the dark mass away, but the snow that was around the pair as well. And as for the darkness, it was now screaming in pain as its ‘body’ was being burned away, and after a few more seconds of this continued assault of light the writhing shrinking mass of darkness, vanished! The Mega’s chest plate started to lose its brilliant glow as he turns and rejoins the ponies, before floating over them and proceeding to head to their destination, as if the event that just transpired didn’t even happen. The ponies then looked to where the mass of darkness was just vaporized, before looking over to the Mega who was floating away, and then galloping after him.

“Magnamon that was incredible!” Twilight praised as she caught up with the Digimon.

“It was nothing more than an inconvenience.” Magnamon retorted as they group continued to venture through the snow, before seeing something in the distance become more clear.

“Are you kidding! That was totally awesome, you burned that thing to ash like it was scrap paper!” Rainbow said as she trotted up to the Digimon. Magnamon just lightly shook his head as he continued to float forward.

“Do you think that thing will come back?” Fluttershy asked, but the rushing winds obscured her hushed voice. However the Mega was still able to hear her.

“I doubt it. I made sure to vaporize that monster to nothing, it shouldn’t be able to restore itself, as it was fairly weak.” The ponies seemed to be more in awe of the Digimon as he considered whatever that darkness was a, non-threatening force.

Several minutes of trudging through the snow, and the group eventually makes it out of the blizzard, and pass through what appears to be a translucent dome with a lush green field on the other side. Aside from the field of greenery the Mega could see off in the distance that a cluster of structures, which has a large tower or castle jutting out from the central district of the area.

“That has to be the castle that my brother and Cadence are waiting for us at.” Twilight said as she and the others trotted off.

But as the Digimon looked upon the castle while the ponies made their way to the city, something caught his attention. Ascending into the air Magnamon flew towards the towering structure, and as he got closer he could feel something.

“Just what is this strange power source that I am sensing?” he questioned himself as he continued his flight.

A dormant power that seems to be, sleeping, but still radiates a glimmer of power. Reaching the top most portion of the castle the Mega landed on the crystal floor, and found the source of the dormant power floating in the center of the top chamber, a crystal chunk in the shape of a heart. Approaching the heart shaped crystal the Mega notice that there was something else unusual about it. This crystal seems to be under some kind of other power, it was like, a strangling force that was sapping away the crystals own power. But there something else that caught the Digimon’s attention. The floor around the crystal was generating its own source of power, but it was different from the source of power that was siphoning off the crystals own source.

“There’s something off about this whole set up.” Magnamon murmured to himself.

Kneeling down to get a better look at the floor, the Mega examined the power emitting from the floor, and noticed that it had the same presence as the shadowy blob of darkness from earlier. Same for the force draining the crystal of its own power.

“It would seem whatever that darkness was must’ve set something up to keep this artifact here, and judging by the crystals continued draining…it can’t be for anything good.”

Rising to his feet, Magnamon held his claws in front of him, and focuses his power into a sphere between them. After a few seconds of gathering power, the Digimon began creating gentle pulsating waves of energy and light, washing over and out of the chamber before disappearing. With each pulse from the sphere in Magnamons claws, the floor and the crystal started to have black and dark purple smoke waft off, following the pulsating waves out of the chamber before they to vanished into the ether.

This continued to on for roughly a few minutes, before the Digimon released a more powerful pulse of power, creating a flash of light that burned the last of the dark force off the ground and the crystal. With the dark force now gone, the crystal started to slowly droop down to the ground, but was caught by the Mega who held it in his left claw.

“Now, to see what this artifact is, and why it is here being drained of its power.” Magnamon then floated out of the tower and made his way down to the ground, and as he approached the crystalline roadway, various ponies were trotting about.

“Perhaps one of them can enlighten me on what this crystal is.” The Mega landed in the middle of the road, and already garnered the attention of the ponies, who upon seeing him shuttered in fear. “Fear not little ones, I am not here to harm you, I only wish to know what this is for.” the ponies looked towards the crystal that the Digimon held out, and their expressions of fear and weariness quickly changed to that of hope and glee.

“The Crystal Heart!” the crowed of twelve ponies say in unison as they raised to their hooves, and their dull coats shimmered to a more lustrous form.

“So you all know what this is?” the Mega questioned.

“Yes.” An old mare wearing glasses said as she trotted up to the Digimon, barely reaching his hip line as she continuous to look upon the crystal.

“This is the Crystal Heart, it is our civilizations most treasured artifact, it’s what grants our empire shelter from the raging snow storms and keeps all of the empire warm and happy. We thought it had been lost when King Sombra took the throne.” The Digimon then lowered himself and offered the artifact to the mare.

“Then I return it to you, the citizens of this empire, so that you may restore it. It has been drained of a lot of its power.”

“Then we must help restore its power.”

The mare then trotted off, followed by the other ponies, and then the Mega who floated after them. the group made their way underneath the castle in the center of the empire, where a large snowflake pattern was etched onto the floor.

“This is where the heart is usually held, where it can channel the love and light we crystal ponies generate, and help fuel itself. And use its power to protect us.”

And just as she said those words, the mare, the ponies, and Magnamon watched as the Crystal Heart lit up with power and then flew out of the Digimon’s grasp. The crystal then floated above the center of the pattern-work on the ground, before two crystal emerged, one from bellow and then a longer one from above, and held the heart shaped crystal in place. All the ponies smiled as they saw the crystal take its rightful place, they then all bowed and lowered their heads to the floor, where pools of neon blue light pooled out from under them.

Magnamon looked to each pony with the vicinity, and saw that snowflake pattern was starting to be filled with the pools of light. Looking out towards the city, the Digimon saw more and more of the neon light fill the streets, as more ponies shifted into their more lustrous forms and began contributing to this strange ritual. Turning back to the crystal the Mega saw it starting to gain more, and more power, as it started to slowly spin in place before getting faster and faster, while it started to absorb the light that’s been pooling out from the ponies. The heart continued to absorb the iridescent light from the ground as it turned into a spinning sphere of crystal and light, and then without warning, created a massive pulsating wave that expanded from the artifact, to all of the empire. Washing over everything like a cleansing tide.

And when the rushing wave of light washed over him, Magnamon’s eyes widen…as he remembered, EVERYTHING! From how he came to this world of Equus, and who it was that sent the Mega to said world.

“I…remember, everything.” The Mega muttered to himself, before noticing that his body has a more lustrous shine to it, even his blue skin.

“Sir.” Magnamon turned to look at the ponies, all of them now shimmering and shinning like jewels in sunlight, and looking up at him with grateful smiles.

“Please sir, tell us your name.” the Mega turned to face the ponies in full before addressing himself, the light shinning down from the now clear skies and the crystal heart, making his now illustrious body glow with a glorious presence.

“My name is, Magnamon. The Royal Knight of Miracles!”

Chapter 5: The Way Back Home.

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In the Digital World, far off in a glamorous two Digimon were looking into a crystal orb, showing Magnamon returning the Crystal Heart to its former pedestal, and be washed over by waves of light. And seeing what look like corrupted black smoke being ejected from his body, and being burned away. One of the two Digimon growled in frustration before slamming a clenched fist onto the orb, smashing it to pieces.

“NO!” the figure shouted in anger. “The corruption was burned away! And now Magnamon well undoubtedly come after us!”

“…then we simply have to end this the old fashion way, before Magnamon returns and bring our transgressions against him, and what our plans are on reviving Lucemon.” The other digimon said as he twirled a rose in his hand, before crushing it. “We cannot allow him, or any of the other knights catch onto our plans.”

“For if we do, not only will we be stripped of our ranks…we will certainly be eradicated for this treason!” the former Digimon said as his wings spread out.

“Then let us ensure that Magnamon cannot gum up our plans.”

“Lets.”

Both Digimon then left the room they were in, and once they were outside made their way to a nearby balcony, where they both took the sky before a portal opened before them. but as the pair passed through a portal, another Digimon trotted upon the balcony to catch the two disappear into the portal.

“Now where are those two wondering off to?” the red-armored figure inquired before galloping off the balcony, and following after the pair, passing through the portal before it fully closed.

~~Crystal Empire~~

Magnamon has been floating in front of the Crystal Heart for about in hour, seemingly deep in self-meditation as the ponies around him celebrate in not only the defeat of Sombra, but also the return of their beloved relic. As for the ponies that accompanied the Mega, they to were enjoying the crystal ponies festivities, but the only one that seems to be not taking part in the jovialness was Twilight. She was standing by the Digimon’s side, wondering what it is he is doing, and also wondering how is it that he was able to accomplish the mission that the princesses themselves tasked Twilight to fulfill in a matter of minutes.

“It is time.” Magnamon said suddenly.

“Time for what?” Twilight asked as she watches the Digimon float off a short distance.

“After restoring what these crystal ponies have lost, the heart has also restored my memories.” The Mega said as he stared at his left claw. “And showed me the ones that had sent me here in the first place.”

“So…your going back home then?” Twilight asked, a little sad to see Magnamon leave, without getting to know the Digimon better.

“Not yet.” The Mega said to the unicorn. “Your princess has asked me to join you on this mission, and I will see it through to end. Once the mission has been fulfilled will I make my way home.”

With that the Mega continues to float off, until he was amongst the celebrating ponies. But as the Digimon starts to mingle with the ponies, the crystal ponies start to praise and thank the Digimon for not only defeating Sombra, but for also returning the Crystal Heart to them. Magnamon tried to play off the significance of his actions, but the crystal ponies kept praising the Digimon, some even called them their newest protector and guardian.

“Wow, these crystal ponies really like Magnamon huh.” Pinkie said as she continues to watch the Digimon followed by the crystal ponies.

“Well he did just return their prized artifact to them.” Applejack said to her pink friend.

“Sucks that we didn’t even get to do anything to help these ponies, we’ve might as well just stayed in Ponyville.” Rainbow remarked as she started munching away on some crystal corn.

“I’m just glad that the crystal ponies are no longer all sad and depressed, they all look so happy now.” Fluttershy commented as she looks over the crowed of ponies.

“I suppose its all’s well ends well then.” Rarity said as she brushes a bit of her mane out of her face.

Just as Rarity said those words, both she, her friends, and even the crowed of crystal ponies heard something that was like a distant booming sound. To the regular ponies, they remember this sound, it was the same booming noise that Twilight and her friends heard, just before they first saw Magnamon. And speaking of the Mega, he turned away from the ponies surrounding him, and looked skyward as he felt something. A sense of dread and familiarity. Everypony then saw from the sky, a portal popping into existence, and from that portal everypony saw to beings that look just as fantastical as Magnamon. One was adorned in white sharp armor, with golden spikes, and torn wings flaring from his back. the other being was more slim looking, adorning a hot pink armor, golden ribbons, and a large golden shield on the right arm.

“Who or what are those things?” Rainbow asked as she looked at the two slowly descending pair.

“Those two are Digimon, like me.” Magnamon said as he looks up at the two.

“But they look nothing like you Magnamon.” Twilight said as she pointed out the clear differences in their forms.

“Digimon have radical differentials between each other, than you ponies among yourselves.” The Mega retorted.

“So who are they?” Rarity asked as she kept her eyes on the descending pair.

“The white one is called Dynasmon. And the pink one is Crusadermon. And like me, their both members of the Royal Knights that protect the law and stability of the Digital World…or at least, that’s is their duty.” Magnamon said as they other two knights softly landed on the ground, they’re mere presence causing the ponies to back away from the pair, and hid behind Magnamon.

“It would seem that these creatures have grown rather fond of you Magnamon.” Crusadermon said in a slight jovial tone.

“Then again, you’ve always had that effect on others.” Dynasmon retorted. “But enough of these formalities—”

“Indeed.” Magnamon said as he took a step forward. “Let’s cut to the chase on why you’re here.”

“What do you mean? aren’t they here to bring you home?” Twilight said with confusion in her voice.

“No. in fact…they’re here to make sure I don’t interrupt their plans.”

“Indeed, so in that regards Magnamon…” Dynasmon said as he slowly raises his right hand. “WE MUST TERMINATE YOU! Dragon Collider!” the head of a spectral dragon head came barreling out of the other knights hand, roaring towards Magnamon as the ponies run away screaming!

“Aura Barrier!” the golden armored Mega created a translucent pale blue barrier surrounding him, where the spectral dragon head crashed into before dispersing back into the ether. But the mega kept his barrier up, as he sensed another attack coming.

“Fist of Athena!” Crusadermon rushed in front of Magnamon’s barrier, and delivered a devastating punch with the pile bunker, nearly shattering the barrier in one go. And just as the pink armored knight was about to attack again, the golden armor knight dis-spelled the barrier, and lept over the other knight, left claw outstretched and pointing at Crusadermon.

“Magna Blast!” Magnamon released his utmost powerful blast directly on top of Crusadermon, sending the other Mega smashing into the ground.

“Dragon’s Roar!”

Magnamon was shot in the back by a point blank attack by Dynasmon, by a series of rapid fire energy blasts. The ponies watched as their golden armored protector was sent flying into a nearby building, and without allowing the Mega to recover, the white armored knight flew through the hole in the building, where the sound of a hand-to-hand fighting could be heard. As the two Mega’s fought, Crusadermon recovered from the point blank strike, and then made his way over to the building but stopped in Magnamon was tossed out through the hole. And as the golden armor Digimon came soaring towards him, the pink armored knight grabbed hold of one of the golden bands of his armor, and used it as blade.

“Spiral Masquerade!” the golden glade struck with blinding speed, cutting at Magnamon’s body before sending him flying upwards with a upward slash. Dynasmon then came bursting out of the building, via the roof, before flying above the golden armor Mega. Energy building up in between his palms.

“Dragon’s Roar!”

“Magna Blaster!” The barrage energy projectiles meet the wave of golden energy as they collided with each other, before canceling out. But the clash didn’t end there.

“Fist of Athena!”

Magnamon cried out in pain as the center of his back, was struck with immense force, nearly breaking through his own golden armor. But as the Mega was sent further into the air, Dynasmon raised his right claw, building up energy again before thrusting it downward, where it was a foot from Magnamon. Ready to strike with another powerful blow.

“Muspellsheimr!”

The ponies then heard another new voice cry out, before they all saw a large golden arrow soar through the sky, and strike Dynasmon in the side and sending him crashing into the ground. Crusadermon and the ponies turned to where the arrow came from, but the pink armored Mega was also struck by a flying golden arrow, sending him flying across the ground creating a deep groove in the street. After Magnamon came crashing down onto the ground, the ponies returned their attention to where the arrow came from, and again they saw another marvelous looking creature, who was undoubtedly another Digimon. This new figure looked like a six-legged centaur dawning reddish pink armor, with a long flowing mane and tail, wielding a large shield on one arm while strapping a large crossbow on the other. the figure came galloping down to the ground, and assisted Magnamon in recovering from the blow he took from Crusadermon.

“Kentaurosmon?” the mega questioned as he looked at the new Digimon.

“Don’t worry my friend, I’ve got you.” the equine shaped knight said as he held Magnamon as he regained his footing. “Care to explain why Dynasmon and Crusadermon are attacking you with such fervor?”

“I will, but first we must incapacitate them before they cause any harm to any of these equines.” Kentaurosmon looked at the frightened ponies, before looking over to the other two Mega’s.

“Very well, then I suggest we take this away from this populated area, before we to aide in the destruction of this city.”

As both Dynasmon and his partner recovered from the attack that Kentaurosmon used on them, they were both quickly tackled by the other knights and were taken outside of the empire. But while the knights left the empire, the ponies couldn’t help themselves but try and follow after the four Mega Digimon’s, if nothing but try and see the outcome of the fight. Entering the frozen wasteland of the north, the four mega’s broke off in pairs where they continued the fight. Magnamon would be facing off with Crusadermon, while Kentaurosmon fought against Dynasmon.

“Tell me Dynasmon…” Kentaurosmon said as he tossed the dragonesque knight into the snow. “Why have you and Crusadermon attacked our comrade Magnamon.”

“That is none of your concern Kentaurosmon, but now that you’ve decided to mettle in our affairs…” Dynasmon’s entire body began to generate an immense amount of energy as he spoke. “I am forced to eliminate you, so you don’t interfere with our plan!” the white knight then unleashed all of the energy he had built up in his most powerful attack.

“Breath of…WYVERN!” a gigantic energy dragon then appeared on the snowy field above Dynasmon, and with a mighty roar it rose up into the sky before dive-bombing at the red-armored knight.

While Kentaurosmon deals with Dynasmon and his spectral dragon attack, Magnamon and Crusadermon were exchanging blows with one another. With the flamboyant pink knight occasionally trying to use his pile-bunker to deliver a finishing blow, but the golden armored Digimon was either able to dodge the attack or use his Aura Barrier to block the attack before countering with one of his own moves.

“Crusadermon, your plan to revive Lucemon is madness you know that right?” Magnamon said as he manages to capture his adversary in a choke-hold. “If he’s revived, it is the end of the Digital World as we know it.”

“You know nothing about what we plan Magnamon, so don’t try and speak as if you know anything!” the pink Mega said as he bashed the back of his head into Magnamon’s face, staggering the knight of miracles enough turn and launch an attack. “Scarlet Tempest!”

With a swing of his pile-bunker, Crusadermon creates a whirlwind if snow and rose petals, punching straight into Magnamon’s gut as it sends the other knight rocketing up into the air. After being thrown a yard into the air, Magnamon manages to recover from the attack just as Crusadermon flies towards him. crossing his arms, Magnamon begins charging up energy in front of him into a small tight sphere, and when Crusadermon was close enough he recoiled his right arm back to launch another attack.

“Fist of Athena!” just as the pink Digimon was in mid-swing, Magnamon quickly un-crossed his arms as the small sphere collapses upon itself, unleashing the golden Digimon’s most powerful attack at his disposal.

“Shinning Gold Solar Storm!”

Far off in the distance, Twilight, and her friends, as well as a good amount of the crystal ponies, were trudging through the still rampant snowy winds trying to find where the Digimon went. But as they wondered through the snow filled air, they all saw a brief flash of light, which then turned into a massive beam of pure radiant golden energy that pierces through the snow and icy winds.

“That must them over there!” Applejack called out as she, and the other galloped towards the light.

Back to the battle between the Mega’s, Magnamon had just struck Crusadermon point blank with his most powerful attack, slamming the other knight into the ground and blowing away all the snow within thirty feet of the impact spot. Some distance away, the battled between Dynasmon and Kentaurosmon was also coming to a close, as a sphere of a raging blizzard surround the two of them…with only Dynasmon being assaulted by the freezing cold, ice, hail, and snow, while the red-armored Mega aims his crossbow at his opponent. Before firing another arrow of light at the white knight, which thoroughly knocks dragonesque Digimon flat on his back.

“That should take care of that.” Kentaurosmon said as he waves his right hand, dismissing the snow storm he created around him and Dynasmon, who laid passed out on the ground. he turned to face where it was Magnamon was, and saw the golden armored knight flying out of a large crater with Crusadermon in tow, wrapped up in his own golden bands.

“It seems you managed to wrap things up my friend.” The six-legged equine Mega said as he hefts Dynasmon over his own shoulder.

“Yeah, but he managed to get in some good hits in.” Magnamon said as he rubbed his chest. The two Mega’s then looked off to where the Empire was, and found the small crowed of ponies just a few feet away.

“Magnamon!” Twilight called out before skidding to a stop. “Are you alright?”

“For the most part, yes. But I’m afraid I must depart now, these two need to answer for their crimes against not only their fellow knights, but their treason towards the Digital World.”

“Ah!” Pinkie bemoaned. “So your leaving already, but we haven’t gotten to get to know you yet.” The Mega gave a small chortle as he looks down at the ponies.

“I’m sorry Pinkie, but my duty calls and I must answer it. but don’t worry…” Magnamon said as he and his fellow knight began to rise up into the air. “I might stop by for a visit every now and then.”

The ponies then gave the two knights a little farewell as they flew up into the sky, where another portal appeared followed by the thunderous booming sound. As the two Mega’s reached the portal, and as Kentaurosmon passes through it, Magnamon gave one last look towards the ponies where they were waving at him and shouting over the rustling wind. Despite everything that has happened, this little diversion that both Dynasmon and Crusadermon had placed him in, was a nice little detour.

‘Perhaps I will pay this world another visit, someday.’ With that last thought to himself, Magnamon passes through the portal to head home, and see to it that the traitorous knights are dealt with. As well as their plans onto reviving Lucemon.

the Royal Knight of Miracles

by NinjaMare

Prologue: the Arrival

Chapter 1: Simple Greetings

Chapter 2: Demonstration

Chapter 3: Request

Chapter 4: Venture to the North

Chapter 5: The Way Back Home.