Hello again.
Here comes the competition, and the revelations that will show up during it.
Also, as a few side notes:
Harem: Mane Six and the Princesses, but others might 'ask for assistance' from time to time. Even with their help, something like what Summer went through under Sombra isn't quite so easy to truly heal from. Although he'll also be more willing to go along because of them being mares instead of stallions. But the big stuff won't show up just yet.
Enemies in comparison: that will depend on the enemy personally, so that's still up in the air right now. However, one thing that is for certain, they won't just have Earthland Magic straight up. Only thing I've seen so far that connected to time travel was Starlight's Time Travel Arc, so they would have to either do something similar and make it that far, or gain access to the Book of the Fairies. But like I said, that's still up in the air.
Don't own Fairy Tail or My Little Pony.
Some Scars Don't So Easily Fade.
Spike and the ponies were rather perplexed and worried as they stared at Summer leaning out the window of the train on its way to Canterlot. Sure they knew about a Dragon Slayer's weakness, but to see it in action was another story. Spike and Fluttershy, thanks to their magics being Dragon Slayer as well, were scared about the potential that sooner or later, they would join him like that.
"Uh, Summer?" Twilight asked hesitantly. "Are you sure there isn't anything we can do to help?"
He managed to heave out a few words. "Erza...knock...out...Natsu..."
"Erza used to knock out Natsu to handle his motion sickness?" Twilight clarified, only to get a big heave in return.
"Easy enough." Dash and AJ said together, pulling Summer back in before slamming a hoof each into his face, effectively knocking him out. They then gently placed him on the seat by Fluttershy, who blushed as Twilight joined her.
"Did you guys have to hit so hard?" Twilight asked.
"I can always just zap him a bit if he doesn't wake up in time." Dash said offhandedly, creating a few sparks for emphasis.
"Let's try and stick with a natural wake up call for now." said Twilight nervously.
Dash shrugged, but didn't say anything as Pinkie noticed a silvery-white unicorn with a neon blue mane in a nearby seat. "DJ Pon-3? Is that you?"
Said pony turned and stared a bit before responding. "Pinkie? What are you doing here?"
"We're heading for the magi-" Pinkie started before Spike silenced her.
"Pinkie, I know she's a friend of yours," He whispered. "but what we can now do isn't something we can just blurt out to anyone, especially regarding Summer's, Fluttershy's, and my own magic. Remember, we need to speak with the Princesses first before we can start telling people."
Pinkie pouted as Spike turned and said, "Sorry, but we need to speak with the Princesses first. I'm Spike, by the way."
"Twilight Sparkle's assistant?" the unicorn said. "I'm Vinyl Scratch, but my stage name is 'DJ Pon-3' like Pinkie said. I'm on my way to the EMC. No offense, but I hope I don't have to face her in it, considering the rumors about her magic prowess."
Spike nervously chuckled as he tried to find a way to at least placate Vinyl. Thankfully, Pinkie piped up again. "Oh don't worry, Vinyl. The author is going to be keeping her out of the main competition."
The dragon and unicorn just stared blankly at her.
That was about it until they finally arrived at Canterlot Station. "Now arriving at Canterlot Station. Now arriving at Canterlot Station."
Fluttershy started nudging Summer. "Um, Summer. Wake up. We're here."
She didn't want Summer to get zapped awake, so she tried to wake him first. Thankfully it worked, as Summer stirred and opened his eyes as the train fully stopped. She repeated her words. "We're here."
Summer got off the seat and stood up, quickly recovering from both the motion sickness and the sudden nap.
Twilight led the way out. "Okay, we need to speak to the Princesses first. This way."
She led the group over to the castle, but as they grew closer, Summer started slowing down and shaking a bit. His memories were coming back up with the presence of the guards and walls.
A bigger unicorn that met them at the front door was recognized by Twilight. "Shining!"
"Hello, Twilight." Shining Armor, Twilight's older brother, greeted. "The Princesses are expecting you. However, they would like to speak with Summer privately as well."
"Yes, sir." Summer quietly intoned, shuffling forward as Shining raised an eyebrow before escorting them all to where the Princesses were waiting. Once they got to the main rooms, though, Summer moved to the side and was above to sit down before a magic aura picked him up and carried him into the room.
Shining didn't let him go as he bowed to Celestia and Luna. "Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, they have arrived. However, Summer's action have been...concerning."
Celestia sighed then stepped forward, gesturing for Shining to put Summer down. He kept his head down, but she noticed him slightly trembling.
"Summer, look at me." she ordered. When he raised his head to look at her hooves, she ordered again, only this time stern. "At my face, not my hooves."
"Yes, ma'am." he replied automatically as he brought his face up to her. Even so, it was obvious to all of them that he was having trouble keeping composure.
"Walk with me." She said to him. "Sister, if you would mind settling things for the showcase with Twilight and her friends? And Shining, you might want to talk to your sister before you head out today."
"Okay, sister./Yes, Princess." they replied as she walked off with Summer.
As they walked, both were silent. Summer walked behind her with his head back down as she led him to another room that turned out to be her personal chambers.
She led him inside and closed the door. "Before I start, I want to stress that this isn't to use or hurt you in any manner. There are just a few things that I thought it best were taken care of privately like this. Such as why my sister and I have yet to have you come to the castle to act as our slave like you were led to believe."
Summer said nothing, but did acknowledge that he was kind of curious about that. He just had trouble actually thinking about it in the first place. But what she said to finish up got him confused.
Seemingly reading his mind, she explained. "As far as either of us can understand, you weren't actually ordered here by Sombra."
That caught Summer off guard enough for her notice his eyes widened in shock for a moment.
"Whoever was the pony that told you to take the Book of the Fairies to us lied to you to most likely keep it from Sombra." She continued as she walked to him. "Luna and I had already abolished slavery in Equestria well before we learned about it in the Crystal Empire. We were quite horrified, and too be honest, I would not be surprised if it was partly the reason why Luna turned into Nightmare Moon in the first place."
Summer just stood there, his world shook by this reveal. All he knew growing up was to obey Sombra no matter what. He remembered vividly what was the order, but that also brought up something he overlooked before in said order.
"...However, you must not allow the guards to stop you from doing this..."
Did the other slave really do a subtle revolt against Sombra through him?
"For what it's worth, we're indeed sorry for what you went through." Celestia said, raising his head to hers. "It's why we named you Summer Forest, citizen of Ponyville. You, like everyone else, deserves to live free and happy."
She then surprised him by locking lips with him. After a few moments, she released the kiss and told him with a light smirk, "Doesn't hurt that you're actually quite cute."
For the first time in his life, Summer just gaped, getting a giggle from Celestia as she led him back to the others.
XXAt the same time...XX
After Celestia and Summer left, Shining turned to Twilight and ask, "What exactly did Princess Celestia mean when she said to talk to you, Twilight?"
"I have Requip Magic, which allows me to basically create a pocket dimension that I can use to both summon and dismiss just about anything to, including weapons and books." explained Twilight before demonstrating. "Kanso."
A cloak suddenly appeared in a glow on Twilight, getting a slack-jawed expression from Shining and an amazed look from Luna.
"Incredible." the Princess of the Moon said. "You did explain it in your letter, but to see it in action..."
"And this can work for any item?" Shining asked, which Twilight nodded to.
"Pretty well making it the ultimate magic for travelers, bookworms, and soldiers alike." Dash piped in, causing Twilight and Luna to glower at her.
"Anyways, let us commence with the registration." Luna cleared her throat, bringing them back to the main topic at hand. "Even if Twilight has already explained each of your magics to us, state your name and magic. And before you say anything, we have already realized the concern of the real name of the Dragon Magic users among you, so Spike will be with us to describe the magic you display."
Twilight started. "I am Twilight Sparkle, and my magic is Requip Magic."
Dash went next. "I am Rainbow Dash, and my magic is Lightning Magic."
She flashed a few sparks for emphasis, getting a look from Rarity. But before she could speak up, Pinkie bounced in the way and told Luna, "Ooh, ooh! I'm Pinkie Pie, and my magic is Crash Magic!"
Spike noticed Shining's confusion. "Basically, she can make things either get slice-and-diced, or blown up."
He paled some at what he just heard from the dragon as Rarity spoke. "I am Rarity, and my magic is Crystal Magic."
Applejack, unlike the others, nudged Fluttershy forward. "How about yeh go before meh. Get it over with and whatnot."
"But-" Fluttershy tried to say, but AJ wasn't budging. "Okay."
She shuffled forward, and softly spoke. "I'm Fluttershy, and I use Sky Dragon Slayer Magic."
"Dragon Slayer?" Shining couldn't help but ask.
"She, Summer, and myself have a type of magic that was used by ancient dragon." Spike explained. "Among other things, it gives us the ability to kill dragons, which is why we needed to talk to the Princesses before revealing it. Don't want to cause an issue with the other dragons."
"...you're kidding?" Shining asked blankly, only to see a shake in response. Shining started losing feeling in his legs from the shock.
As they were talking, Applejack walked forward. "Ah'm Applejack, and Ah have Green Magic."
"And Summer Forest has Fire Dragon Slayer Magic." Luna said, finishing the list. "Now, the order in which you are presented."
"How about Twilight, Dash, Rarity, Me, AJ, Summer, then Fluttershy?" Pinkie suggested. "Twilight can help Spike explain once she's done, Dash and Rarity can get the crowd going, I can help set for AJ, who can set the stage for a mock battle between Summer and a few of the guards. And then Fluttershy can end things off with the healing aspect of her magic."
Her suggestion was sensible once they thought about it. Twilight and Spike were the most knowledgeable of them (besides Summer), Dash and Rarity had magic that were flashy and attention-getting, Pinkie could turn up the floor to make it easier for AJ to grow her trees, leading to a more interesting field for a spar. And it would then be ended off with Fluttershy, who could heal.
It was about then that Celestia and Summer returned, and it was cleared that something had happened from Summer's gaping expression.
Twilight raised an eyebrow. "What happened?"
"Just had a little something to tell him in private. Nothing much." said Celestia, a bit innocently and amused. "Everything set, sister?"
"Just about." Luna answered. "We were going over the order of presentation. The current possible order is Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Summer Forest, and Fluttershy."
"Sounds good to me." Celestia said, not really caring about the line up.
"Very well." Luna marked the order down and sent it off. "Registration is compl-"
"AAAAAAAAHHHHH!"
Even the Princesses jumped at the sudden scream from Pinkie.
"We haven't done a song ever since Summer showed up!" she cried.
"What about the whole thing with the Gala tickets?" Twilight deadpanned.
"That wasn't in the story, so that doesn't count." Pinkie declared, confusing most and exasperating the rest with her seemingly ludicrous words. She suddenly cupped Summer's face and started singing. "Let's get down to busin-"
Summer stuck a hoof in her face with enough force to cut her off completely. "Keep it together, Pinkie."
"Okay." She muffled, getting him to lower his hoof again. She then pouted.
"Well Ah'll be." Applejack said. "Someone finally managed teh get her teh stop, at least fer a moment."
Celestia suddenly smirked. "Pinkie, how about a little wager?"
"A wager?" Pinkie asked.
"Wait until after the competition is over for a party and songs, and Summer will reveal a certain part of what we talked about." the Sun Princess offered, eventually getting an agreement from the pink pony. During the whole thing, Summer gaped at Celestia as an unconscious blush lightly coated his face. Which was just the type of thing Celestia was hoping for on at least one of them. But then again, his circumstances aren't exactly the most normal.
Another guard then came in and bowed. "Princesses. It's time to head to the arena."
"Thank you." Celestia replied. "Let's us go, everyone. While it may still be a bit before the competition truly starts, we'd be best arriving early. Helps to prepare."
One thing was for certain in all of their minds (more or less): history was about to be made in Equestria.
And another chapter is down and done. As for Celestia kissing Summer, a thousand years can do things to a person. Plus, in comparison to obsession, it's just teasing, so Celestia won't go Nightmare in this at all. Just wanted to say something about that.
And as a random note, the song Pinkie tried to do with bad timing was 'I'll Make a Man Out of You' with some tweaks.'
If you don't mind, please R&R.