Chapter 10: Settling down, finally.

Authors note: Hello everybody! Thanks for reading and all that stuff. First off, the OC in this chapter belongs to Ice assassin Ace. So yay! Secondly, I did get permission from Cyber Blaze to use his OC's likeness. So yeah, enjoy! :)

"Ok now you three, you better get home, your families are worried sick about you." I said

All three CMC's said "Ok" at once and scurried off.

"Unfortunately, we still have some work to do. Lets fly on over to Canterlot to tell the Princesses what happened."

"Sure thing, then can we find my family and friends?" Fire Heart said

"You bet pal" I said with a smile.

We then took off toward Canterlot.

We continued to fly for a pretty long time, but in the meantime, I got to eye up the beautiful landscape of Equestria. And let me tell you, it's absolutely stunning. Even at night. But my sightseeing was cut short by the approaching castle. We landed in front of the gates where two Royal Guard ponies were standing guard.

"Halt, do you have a scheduled appointment with the Princesses?"

"Ummmmm wellllllll no. But we do have some very important information to tell them!" I said with a pleading look on my face

"I'm sorry, but nopony is allowed entrance without an appointment."

"Does the name Black Scorch mean anything to you ponies?" I said

"Wha- How do you know that name?! That is supposed to be classified to only the Princesses and the Royal Guard?!"

"We found him."

The ponies looked at each other, nodded, and opened the gates. They then led us to the throne room where Princess Luna was seated. The guards then bowed to Luna and left the room, closing the door behind them. We then bowed and got back up.

"Good evening Princess, I am Radiant Breeze, and this is Fire Heart. My friend and I have some information that you and your sister will want to hear."

"Oh hello Radiant Breeze, my sister told me all about you. Guards, go and wake up Celestia will you?" She said as she gave me a small wink.

"Only pleasant things I pray."

We waited in silence for a couple minutes until Celestia entered the room. We bowed to her as well.

"Good evening Breeze, how have you been?"

"Well to put it bluntly, I was kidnapped by a wizard named Black Scorch, then escaped with Fire Heart here and the Cutie Mark Crusaders."

Both of the Princesses got a worried look on their faces and looked at each other.

"Where was he Breeze, you must tell us right away."

I then went on to explain all about what happened, and where he was. When I got to the part about Fire Heart, they both looked as if they've seen a ghost, got punched in the face by the ghost, and then set afire by the ghost. Yeah, that bad. Celestia then flashed out of the room without a word, and left Luna there to explain.

"This is very bad. Very very bad. If Scorch found out a way to use the cutie marks power with this pony, then he can do it again. You see, Black Scorch was a very prestigious professor of magic back in the day. He discovered many important spells, some more dark than others. He always dreamed of unlocking the power of the cutie mark, and it seems he's done it."

"What does that mean?" Fire Heart asked worriedly

"Well, originally, he believed he could enhance the ponies special ability, which he succeeded in. It was a glorious discovery, because everypony could be better at whatever their special talent was. But it wasn't enough for him. He wanted to manipulate a ponies special talent was, before they found it. Immediately after research started on this, Scorch started acting rather strange, crazy almost. He lashed out at fellow employees, students, and even us. Soon he called us all incompetent morons who couldn't see the bigger picture. He went on to say how he was going to build up an army of mutant ponies, with dangerous special abilities, such as fire, ice, lightning. Celestia and I subdued him before he started to do this of course, but a couple years ago, he broke out. We haven't seen him since, until now. Thank you for bringing this to our intention, you could have saved a lot of future turmoil."

"So...I could have been the start of an army...I...I don't know what to say." Fire Heart said

"No no no no, you didn't have anything to do with it. You didn't have a choice!" Luna said trying to comfort him

Just then Celestia flashed back in. She said she sent every one of the Royal Guards to Black Scorch's castle. She thanked us again for bringing it to her attention.

"On a different note, Breeze, I need you for some other royal business. Fire Heart, you must stay here. Let us be gone" Celestia said

"Ummmm well ok Princess, what do you need me for?"

"I'll tell you on the way."

So I went off with the princess, leaving Fire Heart here with the Princess.

Fire Heart's POV:

Wellllll uuuhhhh this is awkward. Luna is just kinda looking at me. Should I say something? What would I even say, I haven't talked to anypony in 15 years except him. Well except Breezy, but he doesn't count, he's real easy to talk to. Kinda like a brother. Oh thank you lord it looks like shes going to say something.

"I know how you feel."

"What do you mean?"

"I was away from the ones I loved for a long time as well. 1000 years to be in fact."

"Well my 15 don't sound as bad anymore." I said. We both shared a slightly awkward laugh.

"I've always loved your nights Princess, I think that they are absolutely beautiful." I said. She blushed a little at my comment.

"Why thank you Fire Heart, you don't know how nice it is to hear somepony say that. And please, call me Luna." She said with a smile.

Meanwhile:

"So what is this royal business you need me for Celestia?" I said

"We have recently captured a changeling wandering around Everfree. He says that he is a human, but there is no real way to make sure. Some guards believe him to be a spy."

"Can't you tell that kind of thing?"

"Well normally yes, but changelings have the essence of every living thing in existence, known or not, so I can't pinpoint if he was human or not."

"Hmmm ok, well do you need me to ask him some questions about my planet?"

"Precisely, I pretty much believe him, because he walks on his hind legs, and he has a very strange jacket, but still, changelings are very strange creatures."

We walked for a while, making small chit-chat until we reached the dungeon. We walked over to a cage, where I saw a changeling standing on his hind legs, smoking a cigarette, leaning against a wall. Oh and he had a kick ass beard. He also had a jacket on, but he didn't have his front hooves in them.

"Sup" He said

"I'll leave you two alone." Celestia said as she walked out of the room

"So, I hear you're human. Are you a brony?"

"Yeah" He said

"Well why are you a changeling?"

"They're badass bro, I can change into whoever the fuck I want."

"Why would you pick an evil creature, why not just a pony, I mean don't you want to meet the Mane 6?"

"Yeah, I would like too."

"Ok I'm going to ask you a couple questions about our planet, and if you get them right, I can get you out of this cage. Ok?"

"Sure thing bro"

"Ok 1. What is a Johnny Depp?"

"Hes not a what, he's an actor that has been in a lot of kickass movies."

"Right. Ok 2. What is this universe's show called?"

"My little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Duh"

"Ok, you're clearly a human. But seriously bro, why the changeling?"

He just shrugged.

"Welp. Good answer. One more thing, why don't you put your arms in your jacket?"

He just shrugged.

"Ok well...Good! CELESTIA COME BACK!"

"Is everything alright?" She said frantically

"Yeah, he's a human. What are you going to do with him?"

"Well I guess we can let him go, he's done nothing wrong, but are you sure?" She said

"Yeah, what's your name pal?"

"Connor o' Drake"

"Well, Drakes are a kind of dragon right? That sounds like a pony name. How does that sound? Drake?"

"Cool"

"Ok! Good we're making real progress here, ok now can you stand on all four legs?"

"Nah man, that's dumb. I'm walking on two."

"Welllllllllll ok I guess. Ok finally, can you change into a pony body for now?"

"Sure, who?"

"Well, have you read the fanfic Balance of the Mind and Body by Cyber Blaze?"

"Yeah, that ones pretty good."

"Well look like that, except the cutie mark, just make one up."

"Sure thing bro

He started to change his body until he was an deep red earth pony with a two colored mane of red and black. His cutie mark was a set of boobs.

"Ok well the body is perfect, but I don't think that that cutie mark it too appropriate" I said while trying to hold back my laughter.

"Ok ok hold on" He said. His flank flashed green and when it was gone it was just a sword.

"Ok now that's perfect. He has the Danny Roberts seal of approval."

Celestia nodded as she opened up the cage and Drake strolled out all casual.

"Thanks bro, now how about we go see the Mane 6?" He said

"Sure thing. I haven't had a good nights rest in well, never. I am absolutely beat. Celestia, would you kindly teleport us all back to Ponyville?"

"Sure thing, lets get back to Fire Heart." Celestia said

When we walked all the way back to the throne room, we entered to hear Luna and Fire Heart laughing. It was about morning time, so Celestia and Luna raised the sun and lowered the moon. Which I have to say, was pretty stunning to watch. Drake was pretty unimpressed though.

"Well, I'll send you all back now, good luck to all of you!" Celestia said

"And keep in touch!" Luna said while looking directly at Fire Heart.

Suddenly, we were enveloped in a white flash, and when it cleared, we were back in Ponyville. On stage. With a bunch of ponies cheering our names. Well mine and Fire Hearts anyways. And to think I was going to get to rest a little. Silly me! (God Damnit I'm so tired it's unreal).