> The Snake Sannin's Equestria > by Nightflight406 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Chapter One > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sighing, I stood on the balcony, watching the stars dance around the sky. It was midnight, but I was restless. I had been trying to find the secrets to immortality, but all my searches had been for naught. 'Tia and Luna are immortal,' My brain told me, 'Maybe you can ask them.' Thinking about a way to ask my teammate and her younger sister for a blood sample, I failed to notice the person behind me, until a knife was pressed against my throat. "You should always be aware of your surroundings, My Love," the dark blue alicorn mare behind me said. Putting the knife away and turning my face to hers, to kiss me. The kiss lasted a good minute, before we broke apart. "You look beautiful, My Dear," I said, running a hand along her fine waist and down to her hip. Luna was wearing a black nightgown, that did little to hide her hourglass figure and her E cup breasts. Smiling lovingly up at me, she once again, pulled me into a kiss, wrapping her arms around me and running her fingers through my long black hair. A few minutes later, she pulled away. "What were you thinking about?" "My studies into immortality." "Have you had any success?" I sighed. "Not yet. However, I was wondering." "About?" "Do you think I could get a blood sample of you and Celestia?" Luna looked unsure. "I don't know. The secret to our immortality, is not a secret to pass out freely." "I'm not doing it for me. I'm doing it for you, My Dear. For us. To be together, for all eternity." Luna looked sad and understanding. "I'll get you the samples," she said, "Tomorrow, you've worked late into the night too long. Tonight you take a break." I pouted. "But Luna," I tried to make puppy eyes at her but my slitted, yellow eyes were met with a determined look. "Maybe you need a bit more incentive," Luna whispered huskily, slowly moving the Nightgown's strap off her shoulder. My heart quickened, and Luna slammed her lips into mine, while pulling me to the bed. I didn't resist. *Ten Years Ago* I stood in front of the bathroom mirror, looking at my costume. I had decided to go to a local convention as the one and only Orochimaru, however, instead of his normal form, I was dressed in a jonin jacket and Leaf headband, going as him when he was a Leaf Ninja. Leaving the public bathroom, I looked at the other cosplayers walking around. Moving quickly, I made sure to get a good look at everything. They had it all, wand stands, anime merch, stands for YouTube stars, but at the end was a stand that captivated my attention, though I don't know why. It was small, empty and nearly bare, however I did see something that attracted my attention. A plushie of a very familiar purple snake wrapped around a scroll. "You have a good eye," came a voice from behind. Spinning around I saw an old man dressed as the Sorcerer from Fantasia. "That's Manda," I said looking at the plush serpent. "Indeed it is," the man agreed, "and he's curled around the Snake Summoning Scroll. While Orochimaru had the contact tattooed on his arm, this is the scroll he got it from." "How much is it?" I asked, reaching for my wallet. "You're in luck. I have been trying to get rid of it for some time. I'll give it to you for about, $50." I handed the man the $70. "Keep the change." "Why thank you. Just for that, here," he handed me another scroll, "It's a scroll full of almost all the jutsu of the five nature chakras as well as their combined forms, such as Wood and Lava style, and here is Orochimaru's Akatsuki ring." "Thank you," I said, pocketing the two scrolls, wrapping the snake around my waist, and slipping the ring on. "You're welcome," he said, "have fun." Before I could ask what he meant, my head became fuzzy and I felt the floor coming up to meat my face. * * * "Wake up!" I bolted upright at the sound of the voice. The first thing I saw was the giant purple snake coiled around me in a sort of barrier fashion. The next thing I noticed was I wasn't at the convention anymore. I was sitting on a bed of grass in some sort of forest. The trees were dark, ominous, and strangely familiar. "Good, you're awake," the snake said. "Manda?" I asked, confused. "Of course," Manda huffed, "Who'd you expect Gamabunta?" "No, but where are we?" "Isn't it obvious," he said, We're in Equestria." "Equestria?" I questioned, "You mean from like My Little Pony? But how did I end up here?" How did I not see it? I was obviously in the Everfree Forest. Now while I wasn't a fan of the show, my kid sister was a nut for it, and sometimes, I'd stoop so low as to watch it with her. "How do you think? The merchant! He lures people like you into his games at places like that. Now listen up, because I'm only going to say this once. You are now Orochimaru, the Legendary Snake Sannin. You are stuck in Equestria a little more than a thousand years before the series is set. By buying the Jutsu scroll, you now have access to almost every jutsu used in the anime. By buying the contract scroll, you have the ability to summon my kin and I, without sacrifices.Fifty dollars. I'm worth more that Fifty dollars. What was he. . ." Manda continued to mumble against The Merchant, while I got to my feet. "Thank you for the rundown, Manda, I shall be fine on my own for now. I'll summon you, should I need aid." Manda didn't pay attention, he just continued grumbling as he desummoned. Turning, I chose a direction and walked that way, sure I was going to find a way out." *Flashback Ends* *Morning After* I chuckled at the memory, recalling how I'd ended up so turned around before, finally finding my way out. Turning the nob on the microscope, I studied the DNA samples Luna had brought me. Oddly there seemed to be no more than a mix of Unicorn, Pegasus, and Earth Pony DNA. Nothing distinctly Alicorn that could explain where the immortality came from. Then there was the strange thing Luna had said when she had handed the samples over. "I hope you can uncover the truth." Confused, I decided to ask Tia about it. Taking my secret passageway to the throne room. I opened up the door, on the wall behind the throne. Before I could call to her, I saw she was already busy with somepony else. It was Moonglow Orchid, Celestia personal student. I decided to wait until they were done before I asked Tia my questions. "Moonglow," Celestia said, "I'm in need of your assistance. Are you willing to help me?" "Of course, Princess,"she said, nearly jumping into the air with excitement. I smiled Moonglow was always so ready to help others. "So loyal," The Sun Monarch smiled, "You're the most powerful student I've had to date. Although, I'm sure the next will be stronger." "The next one?" Moonglow questioned, feeling slightly nervous. You're the perfect next vessel," Celestia said, ignoring her student, "Don't you worry, it'll all be over soon." No sooner had she finished speaking had her horn begun to glow and she blasted Moonglow, who screamed in terror. Looking at the guards, I saw unfazed looks, as if the already knew and didn't care about what just happened before them. Quickly, I slipped back through my tunnel and closed the door, breathing heavily. In all my years of studying, I didn't expect Celestia to. . . Luna! Luna was also an Alicorn, did she. . .? I knew that technique. How couldn't I? I was at this moment the man who had created it. I was still trying to wrap my head around what I had just witnessed. Celestia had used the Eternal Youth and Immortality Technique. > Chapter Two > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ten Years Ago* I had successfully escaped the Everfree Forest two weeks ago, and was now sitting in front of a small fire, roasting some sort of small animal over it. I haven't run into anypony yet, nor seen any signs of civilization, not even a foot path. Taking the food off the fire, I began eating, when I heard a noise behind me. Spinning around, kunai at the ready, I was surprised to see an old anthropomorphic pony step out. He was old, with dark gray fur and a white mane and tail, and stood on two horse shaped legs. He also wore blue robes with bells attached to them, however the strangest part about him was the white beard that covered his face. "Evening, Stranger," The stallion greeted, "care to share your fire with an old pony?" I gestured to the other side of the fire. "Be my guest." "Thank you," he said, sitting down, "Now if you don't mind me asking, what exactly are you? Don't look like anything I've ever seen." I chuckled. "I suppose I don't. To answer your question, I am a human, you probably haven't seen something like me, because my kind live far away from here." "I see," the old stallion said, "but where are my manners? Starswirl the Bearded, at your service." "Orochimaru at yours," I replied. Before Starswirl could reply, a loud roar sounded to my left. We both turned to see a large dragon burst through the trees, and roar right at us. Starswirl, looked ready to run, but I stood and bit my finger. Doing a series of hand signs, I counted myself lucky I decided to write my name in the summoning scroll earlier today. Slamming my hand into the ground, I shouted, "SUMMONING JUTSU!" Suddenly, I was standing on Manda's huge head. "What is it Orochimaru?" Manda asked "I need your help to fight this dragon," I said. "A dragon? Very well then." Manda then shot forward bitting the dragon's foreleg, before it could react. The dragon roared in agony, before bringing it's other forelimb up to slash at us, but Manda was faster. He easily avoided the swipe, before he clamped down on the limb that just flew by his face, I watched as both bite marks, oozed blood, knowing that Manda's fangs carried a deadly poison. So even if the dragon came out relatively unscathed, the wouldn't survive. "Impressive," Manda hissed, Few creatures can keep going after one bite, let alone two. However, know that you won't live to see the sunrise." Manda lunged again, however this time, the dragon dodged the attack, and was able to bite down on Manda, a little to close for comfort for me. The battle continued like that, attack, dodge, attack, dodge, once in a while one would wound the other. However, the longer the fight went on, the more I noticed the dragon slowing down, the poison affecting his system. Eventually, Manda bit into his neck and wrapped around him, squeezing the dragon tightly. The dragon began to cough up a lot of blood, before it finally died. Manda was victorious. The purple snake, then began to swallow the dragon whole. After he had consumed the last of the beast, he desummoned, and I landed on my feet. "Amazing!" Starswirl said, "the way you summoned that serpent, I have never seen anypomy who could do something like that. And to do magic without a horn. How did you do that?" "It's a common ability of my homeland," I said, "From what I've learned, your mana, is what my people call chakra." I had decided to refer to the Elemental Nations as my homeland, as it would be easier to explain than, being displaced as a fictional character. "Truly impressive," Starswirl said, "pray tell, do you have a home anywhere around here?" I shook my head. "No, I have been traveling in search of civilization. You are the second person I have run into. The first being a unicorn warrior who demanded a duel. He was a worthy opponent," I half-lied. While true I was searching for civilization, Starswirl was the first person I had met. Realizing I had said I had learned of mana, I needed someone to have learned from. "Then, please return with me to Canterlot. It is a fine city, you'll be welcome there." "I would hate to intrude..." "Nonsense, the one who saved my life intruding? It would be an honor." "If you insist." As I followed the old stallion, I couldn't help but smile. Even in my old life, I was ofter by myself because of my interests, have friends actually sounded nice. *Present* Quickly returning to my room, I found Luna, head down, eyes averted. "You knew," I stated. Luna flinched. "Tia forced me to be quiet. And it wasn't like I was any better, I had used that technic as well. But never to the extent she has. She did it multiple times as a filly, growing power, anypony who had more strength, speed, or magic than us. We were just normal unicorns, the body transfers, took the wings from pegasi and the strength from earth ponies. I never did it to anyone except criminals, and only at Tia's insistence. She believes she can gain enough magic to actually become immortal." I ran a hand down my face, why me? I walked over to Luna and hugged her tight, as she cried her eyes out into my chest. This was a pony who regretted every time she had been forced to switch bodies, and I couldn't hate her because of it. "You know what this means," I said as Luna quieted down, "we're going to have to stop her." "But how?" Luna asked, "she has the entirety of the Equestrian military on her side." "We'll have to play the long game," I said, "Peace breeds complacency, complacency breeds failure. If we can widle away at her power, we can over power her." "Okay," Luna said, "how do we do that?" "Simple, my dear," I said, "Equestria has four main defenses. One, the military, give a hundred years of peace and the military will weaken, and with our knowledge of the Body Transfer Technic, that should be easy for us. Second, Discord, however I don't think that will be a problem." Discord had revolted last year, probably after snooping too deep, "Third, the Elements, but with you by my side, Celestia can't wield them all by herself more than once. Finally, The Chrystal Empire, it's soldiers are the best in Celestia's army. As well as being the home of Celestia's other super weapon, the Chrystal Heart. However I have a plan for that." "What should I do?" Luna asked. "Wait. I'll most of the work. If all goes right, we'll have crippled Equestria enough to move on to phase two in ten years time." *five year timeskip* Everything was going according to plan, my assistant, Sombra had played his part perfectly, the Chrystal Empire was gone. Of course, I hadn't been slacking either, not long after I started setting things in motion, I had created a clone of myself, which I named Mitsuki. I had also made him and any of his bloodline with a dominant human gene, meaning no matter the species they mated with, the offspring would always be human. When he was little, I told him stories of the Elemental Nations, of Naruto and Sasuke, and, of course, of my namesake. Mitsuki loved the stories, and always wanted me to tell them to him again. Luna loved Mitsuki like any mother would, but Celestia was sceptical of him. Finally everything was in place, time for me to leave everything to Luna. "You know the plan?" I asked. "Of course," Luna said, "but are you sure this is going to work?" "It has to," I said, "or else everything will be for naught." Luna kissed me quickly. "Then go." She quickly ran off, as I prepared myself for my encounter with Celestia. Time to shine.