The Royal Protector

Chapter 8

Celestia was greatly pleased by J's reaction to her question. Today, she had gained possibly one of the greatest allies she could ever have. The amount of power that J held within his body was incredible. He seemed to have a strong will and a sense of honor. These traits would make him a very valuable asset to the protection of Equestria and all of it's citizens. She was distracted from her train of thought when she saw the door to the medical wing open. Out came all of Twilight's friends and a couple guards. They walked up to the throne and all of them gave a respectable bow to both Celestia and Luna. They rose to their hooves and looked at Celestia intently.

Celestia couldn't help but notice that the guards that followed Twilight's friends in were eying J with hate. Celestia ignored this and began to speak.

"Hello my little ponies, I know that the last few hours have been stressful on all of you but you can rest easy now. I have great news for all of you but before I tell you anything, I release that you all have not been introduced to J and Isabel formally."

Celestia looked at J and Isabel, "J, Isabel, I would like you to meet Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy."

J and Isabel both gave a bow and J spoke. "It is a pleasure to meet all of you."

At the moment, cyan pegasus extended her wings and flew up to J. She was face to face with J and snorted loudly. While J kept his cool and remained calm, the pegasus had a clear look anger on her face.

"If you ever so much as lay a finger on Twilight or any of my other friends, you're going down."

J was going to respond but saw that the pegasus was being pulled back by the orange pony that kicked him in the stomach. After the cyan pony was out of J's face the orange one began to speak.

"Ah apologize fer the way Rainbow Dash has been actin'." The orange pony then held out her hoof for what looked like a hand/hoof shake of some sorts. "My name's Applejack, it's a pleasure ta meet yah as well. Also, ah would like ta apologize fer buckin' yah in the stomach, It was uncalled fer."

J grabbed her hoof and gave it a firm shake. J was surprised, Applejack's hand shake nearly caused him to lose his balance. She was physically strong, unlike most of the ponies he had meet so far. J let go of Applejack's hoof and gave a smile.

"It's okay Applejack, you were probably mad at me as well but at least you said you're sorry and that's all that matters. Please tell Rainbow Dash that I understand if she wishes to continue to hate me for my actions against Twilight and Shining. I will not hold it against her if she will not forgive me. Honestly, I can say that if someone did that to one of my friends, that person would be dead. Rainbow Dash's loyalty to her friends is great and I admire her for that."

J walked away from Applejack and Rainbow Dash who were both staring at J in awe. Isabel then walked up to both of them and gave a little laugh.

"J's a softie once you get to know him."

She watched J walk up to Rarity and Pinkie Pie and greeted them with a little bow.

"It's a pleasure to meet both of you." J then looked at the white unicorn next to him. "You must be Rarity."

"How in the world did you know that?" she asked.

"It is a rarity to see someone of such beauty and elegance. I also somewhat deduced that from your cutie mark."

Rarity looked up at J with huge eyes. "Not only a gentlecolt but very intelligent as well. It is very nice to meet you."

J gave one final bow before turning his attention to the pink pony on his other side. They looked at each other for a moment before the pink one, who J assumed was Pinkie Pie, spoke.

"You look really weird." She exclaimed while examining his face. All the ponies around them gasped, even the guards. However, J did not react like they thought he would. Instead, he laughed and got down to Pinkie Pie's level.

"I would have taken offense to that statement but it's kind of hard to take an insult from a small pony that looks pretty weird as well."

Pinkie Pie looked J at sternly while getting closer to his face. She then took one of her front legs and hooked it around J's neck.

"I think we're going to be great friends"

All ponies looked on confused on what just happened. Rainbow Dash then looked at Pinkie and sighed.

"Pinkie, you're so random."

"And that's why you love me." said Pinkie as she appeared right next to Rainbow Dash.

J looked at her surprised. He then looked to where Pinkie used to be and the where she was now. He did that several times until the situation confused him. He then stood up and looked around for the last pony Celestia mentioned, Fluttershy. J looked around until he saw a pegasus who seemed to be scared of him. J slowly walked up to her which seemed to make her hide behind her mane even more then she currently was. J got close to her and knelled down in front of her. This action caused Fluttershy to let loose a small "eep" sound.

"Why do you hide yourself from me Fluttershy?" asked J

Fluttershy looked around and answered softly. "Um... you look really scary."

J smiled, "I only wish to be your friend Fluttershy, I'm not that scary once you get to know me. Will you at least give me a chance?"

Fluttershy started to come out from behind her mane and looked J in the eyes.

"I...I'll give you another chance."

J responded by putting his hand out. Fluttershy reached out with her hoof and laid it in his hand. They both shook and let go. J gave Fluttershy one last smile and a nod before walking back to Celestia. He took his place beside her and looked over to Twilight and let out a small laugh.

"You've got some interesting friends Twilight."

Twilight smiled and looked at her friends. "I sure do."

"Now that introductions are done, I have a very important announcement. After our talk, I realized how valuable J and Isabel would be to Equestria. I myself have asked J to serve as our royal protector."

All the ponies in the room, except Luna, Shining and Twilight gasped. Their reactions were small, however, the guards in the room with them seemed angry. One of them marched in front of the group and looked at Celestia.

"How could you even think of trusting this creature since it hurt the captain of the royal guard and your personal student. What can it do that we can't?!"

Celestia tried to think of something to say to the outraged guard by Shining beat her to it.

"Honestly, I'm confident that J would be a better protector then anypony on the royal guard. He could easily do the guards job by himself. He even sized up to Celestia and Luna but didn't kill them. Instead, he came in peace. He took the responsibility of protecting the princesses with his life and he didn't even hesitate on his decision. In my time as captain of the royal guard, I've never seen a single pony that would make such a commitment. So next time think before you open your mouth."

The guard lowered his head and backed away from the group. Celestia cleared her throat and continued.

"He accepted my offer and took his old title as The Royal Protector up for us."

Celestia looked at J and smiled. "J, I want you to go back with Twilight and her friends to the town of Ponyville. You will be there on royal business. I have detected a disturbance in the land around Ponyville. We assume that it's only a couple of rouge unicorns but we need you to make sure. When you discover the source of the disturbance, please come back to Canterlot and give us a full report."

J nodded, "I gladly accept my first assignment."

Celestia smiled, "Good, when you get to Ponyville, Twilight, I need you to take him to Mayor Mare. I will send her a letter and she will make sure that everypony in Ponyville knows who you are and that you're there on royal duties."

Celestia looked out a window in the throne room. "You better leave know, my little ponies, you train is going to depart shortly."

All the ponies including the guards inside the room left out the front of the door. J and Isabel were about to walk out but Celestia stopped them.

"J, there are two things I need to tell you two things. First, I need you to watch over Twilight while you're there. She has recently become related to royalty and I'm afraid that she might become a target."

J nodded, "I will protect her with my life Celestia."

"The second is that I ask that Isabel remains in Canterlot with us."

J looked at Celestia with steady eyes. "Might I ask why?"

"So that we many teach her how to control her magic better. Also, I don't think that Equestria is ready to meet this new alicorn so I want her to stay hidden for now."

J put his hand to his chin and looked at Isabel.

"I think that would be the best choice."

"What!?" yelled Isabel.

"If you think about, I can teach you magic Isabel but I don't know how to teach you to use your horn or how to use your wings. I know Celestia and Luna can help you with these. I'll be back in hopefully a week to give the full report, in the meantime, stay here and better your understanding of your new form.'

Isabel looked as if she wanted to argue but she just looked down instead. She gave a small nod and walked to Celestia.

"I will teleport you to the train that you will be taking to Ponyville. Twilight and her friends should already be on there."

J gave a slow nod and readied himself for the teleportation. Before Celestia charged her spell J got a wicked smile and said one thing.

"While I'm gone, ask Isabel about witch duchess that tried to get Isabel to marry her."

After the words left J's mouth, the whole room was quiet. Suddenly, Luna burst into a loud laugh. She stopped laughing, looked at Isabel, and started to laugh again. J looked to see that Celestia's horn was glowing now, the spell was ready. She then cast it and J disappeared in a blinding white light. After J was gone Isabel sighed.

"Curse him and his never forgetting mind."


J opened his eyes, he appeared to be in a room of some sorts. He looked around and saw Twilight and her friend sitting around him.

"Well that's one way to travel." J said

J looked around the train for an empty seat. He looked around and found an empty seat next to Twilight. He sat still until the train started to depart from the station.

"How long will this trip take Twilight?" ask J.

"It usually take around 2 hours to get back to Ponyville." Twilight answered.

J nodded and got up from his seat and walked to the door at the end of the room.

"I'm going to be in this other room, if you need anything, don't hesitate to come ask."

J walked through the door with led into another room full of seats. However, there was a couple beds in this room. J set in a seat next to the window. He sat there for a while watching the scenery speeding by. J put his hood up and let himself fall into sleep.


J was awoken by something touching his arm lightly. He turned his head to see Rainbow Dash standing right in front of him. She looked like she had a sad look on her face.

"Is something wrong Rainbow Dash?" asked J.

"I've been thinking about what you said in the throne room and I just wanted to come apologize for how much of a jerk I've been."

J smiled, "You are forgiven Rainbow Dash." He then held his hand out. "Friends?"

Rainbow Dash looked at him and gladly accepted his handshake

"Friends." she confirmed.

J let go of her hoof and she asked another question

"So whats this I hear about you knowing magic?"

J nodded slightly. "I'm am one of the few of my species that knows and has the ability to cast magic but it seems that my magic is more destructive in nature then a unicorns magic."

After J said this he cast a simply fireball. The flame started to build in his hand and stopped when it reached about the size of his hand. He then crushed the flame in his hand to disperse it.

"Wow." said Rainbow Dash. "That was really cool but you better not let Twilight catch you casting that stuff. Knowing that egghead, she'd be glued to you trying to get you to teach it to her."

J gave a small laugh and nodded in agreement. Rainbow Dash was about to talk again but was interrupted by the train coming to a screeching halt.

"Looks like were here." said Rainbow Dash.

J then stood up and removed the hood from his head. He walked back into the other room with Rainbow Dash right behind him. He found that Twilight and her other friends were getting off the train. J and Rainbow Dash quickly followed them. They stepped out onto the train platform and joined Twilight and her friends.

"This is the wonderful town of Ponyville." said Twilight as the group stepped off the platform.

"I do love small towns." remarked J smiling.


Well, here's Chpater 8 for everypony out there.

Alright, it's time for the unveiling of the winning topic.


How J aquired his immortality: 24 votes

When Isabel left her life of royalty behind to learn under J and how her father reacted: 27 Votes


There you have it. It was really close but on the last day the second option took the lead. I will start working on that chapter and work it into the story schedule somehow.

Please feel free to comment or review. Please point out my mistakes or tell me about a part you really like or you could do both.

Well, I got to go punish the loser *grabs torture equipment*

See everypony Monday.