Chapter 11:Heavy's Great Worth
Heavy Weight along with his new sibling student, princess Celestia herself, and Golden Heart were now all traveling in a small group as they walked up the massive stair case of castle Canterlot and were now being given a tour of the castle. Heavy on the other hoof couldn't help but worry about a certain some pony as he noticed Sunset Shimmer smiling and almost marveling at him as they climbed up the dense stairs. It even became worse as Sunset almost lost her balance on the stairs and was about to tumble down, but Heavy immediately sprang for her, grabbed her by her small orange hooves and managed to pull her to safety.
Celestia and Golden Heart both turned and began chuckling as they noticed both of them blushing, Sunset Shimmer also appeared to be giggling as Heavy noticed he was still holding her hooves in his own. He quickly threw her hooves down in embarrassment as he scratched at his mane while Sunset just kept staring at him.
"Thanks for the save back there,"Sunset said while Heavy let out a nervous chuckle.
"Uh... Yeah sure... No problem,"Heavy said before noticing the princess and his mom laughing at them.
"Try to watch your step you two, these stairs do have a tendency to be tricky sometimes,"Celestia said while chuckling.
Both Heavy and Sunset began chuckling in embarrassment as they finally made it up the steep flight of stairs and began walking through a hall way that looked just like the main hall. They waked down the large hall way as massive windows let beams of sun shine gleam through them, and fall upon their bodies, warming every pony up as they then made it to a new hall way.
This hall was was even bigger and it even had tinted colorful windows that appeared to even be telling stories, Heavy then suddenly stopped just as Sunset did and gazed upon the windows and knew for certain that these windows were telling a story in some way. One window appeared to have a picture of what looked to be Celestia and another Alicorn pony blasting away some weird creature that looked like a mix up of many different creatures, he raised an eye brow as Sunset came to his side and giggled at his curiosity.
"If you're wondering, that's a picture of princess Celestia and her sister princess Luna vanquishing the evil Draconequus Discord,"Sunset answered as Heavy looked at her with the same look.
"Discord...? Please... Tell me about this story,"Heavy said as he turned back to the window.
"Well... Discord was a Draconequus that was also known as the god of chaos, Celestia told me of how he tried to throw the world into a state of disharmony and utter chaos,"Sunset began as she noticed Heavy's interest growing."Together, princess Celestia and her little sister princess Luna were able to harness the elements of harmony and managed to seal him away in a prison of stone, never to be freed again."
"Wow... I never heard of princess Luna before, she wouldn't also be the mare in the window right next to this one would she?"Heavy asked while pointing right at another window that was next to the other.
This window was of a different picture, it appeared to be a picture of Celestia blasting away a what appeared to be a dark Alicorn mare and was being sealed within the moon itself, this also interested Heavy as Sunset looked to it as well.
"Actually in a way that is princess Luna, but back then she was known as the infamous Nightmare Moon,"Sunset said while they stared at the window.
"So what's this one's story?"Heavy asked.
"Well... Shortly after Discords defeat, Luna began to feel jealous of the love that Celestia got from the subjects, while they bass in Celestia's day light, they shunned Luna's nights,"Sunset began again while Heavy listened."Finally princess Luna lost her mind and decided to try and throw Equestria into an eternal night, but Celestia managed to use the elements once more and seal her dark sister into the moon, she still does not know for certain if it was permanent or temporary..."
Heavy just continued to look at the windows with growing inspiration as he watched these incredible adventures of history happening in his mind, it made him feel strong and made him feel fire in his eyes. This is what he wanted to do in time, he wanted to learn how to wield incredible magic power and cast down evil of all kinds just like his father did, and nothing was going to stop him. Sunset could see the fire in his eyes and smiled just as Heavy smiled as well.
"Some day... I'm going to do things that will earn me a place among these adventures, I will become the greatest unicorn in all of Equestria, that is my dream, and I will make that dream a reality,"Heavy stated to a very inspired Sunset who now looked to be admiring him.
"A dream...? Turning into a reality? Is that even possible Heavy?"Sunset asked with inspiration her voice.
"Of course, any pony can do it, do...you have a dream that you hope to make a reality?"Heavy asked with a proud smile.
"Well... Yeah, yes I do, I hope to one day become a princess of Equestria just like princess Celestia, then every pony will like me and respect me,"Sunset said as she felt Heavy's fiery will spreading to her.
"Then maybe together we can make both of those dreams come true one of these days,"Heavy said as the students shared a sudden moment of intimacy before being interrupted.
"Heavy Weight...! Sunset...! Over here you two!"Princess Celestia and Golden Heart both called out as they stood right next to a fancy door.
"Would you like to see where you will be doing all your studies along side Sunset?!"Celestia called out.
Sunset and Heavy looked to each other with deep respect as they casually made their way over to the mares who waited patiently for them, and little did the two foals know, the mares had seen their little chat and smiled at their cute interaction. Celestia then moved aside as the two approached them as she then made her horn glow bright with golden magic and magically open the doors to what appeared to be a library.
The room was massive and was lined up with many rows of books, all of which had a lovely selection of magic spell books, Equestria history, and even books written by the famous Star Swirl The Bearded himself. Heavy lit up and let out a deep gasp as he took a few steps in and looked completely around the immense library, so many books for him to read, so many things for him to learn, and so much little time.
"Easy there Heavy, just try to keep calm and don't lose your mind,"Golden Heart chimed in seeing the excitement in her sons eyes.
"This is where you can go to study new spells and learn all there is to know about Equestria, I hope you will find it all to your liking,"Celestia added as Heavy looked to her with a bright smile.
"Are you kidding, this is going to be amazing! There is so much knowledge and things to absorb here, so many opportunities here!"Heavy said as he spun around to take it all in."There's no telling what I could learn from all these books."
"You think that's good, there are two more things to show you Heavy, please... Come with me,"Celestia said as she took the lead away from the library.
They all gradually left the library and continued down the hall, Heavy felt his confidence rising like a fire as they made it down the hall, Celestia also couldn't help but also notice her student Sunset also suddenly bursting with confidence as they came to a large royal looking door that looked as big as the royal golden gate. Celestia quickly lit up her horn and magically opened the door to reveal a massive room that also looked like the castle's main hall, but there was also a large golden throne at the end of the room where two royal guards were currently stationed.
They entered the massive room and let the doors close behind them as they walked towards the massive throne, Celestia then turned back to Heavy and Golden Heart as she began to tell them about the room.
"This is the throne room, this is where I conduct business with other kingdoms and where I tend to relax after work is finished, you may also come here if their is something on your mind or if you want to show me a little of what you learned, It always fill me with joy to see my students progress,"Celestia explained before noticing Heavy had his eyes set on something else.
"What's that room over there princess?"Heavy asked while pointing to a room that was on the far right side of the room.
"Oh...! That's just an open bedroom for guest and students that reside with me, but Sunset already has her own room, you may use it if you ever feel you need to stay the night,"Celestia said as she gave Golden Heart a sudden reassuring look.
Celestia then noticed Heavy beginning to look around and could tell that he was starting to get a little bored, Sunset followed him around as they both looked around the room and even looked at the stationed guards. Celestia then turned to Golden Heart and walked over to her knowing that Golden Heart could help her with this little issue.
"Forgive me for asking, but perhaps you could give me some advice on how to get him a bit more interested in this place, I fear that a library won't be enough to get him liking the castle,"Celestia whispered to Golden Heart.
"Oh that's easy, he really likes to practice with his magic, but he needs a strong and sturdy environment to work with, he's got his father's fighting spirit, you wouldn't perhaps have a place where he can train do you?"Golden Heart whispered back to a now smiling princess."I would really hate for him to... Accidentally damage something precious here."
"As a matter of fact I do, I know the perfect place for him, It was actually the next place I wanted to show him, perhaps we could see him in action and see what he can do among the royal guards,"Celestia suggested as she then turned to Heavy and Sunset."Heavy Weight...! Could you come back over for a second?!"
Heavy and Sunset gradually returned to the princess and Golden Heart and stood there as a sly smile grew on her face, she was up to something, and Heavy Weight knew, but he didn't know what it was.
"I can see that you are growing a bit bored, but how about I show you a little something that ought to make you really enjoy your time here, and It would give me an opportunity to see your skill personally,"Celestia suggested while Heavy smirked with interest and gradually nodded.
"Then hold on tight every pony!"Celestia said as she lit up her horn.
All the ponies gathered around and stayed together as a magically orb began to form all around them, Golden Heart immediately knew what spell it was and held both foals with her as the orb covered them and began shining bright. Suddenly they all found themselves traveling at lighting fast speeds through a tunnel of light before suddenly stopping and watching the orb slowly disappear, and as it did disappear, they came to realized that they were no longer in the castle.
Heavy and Golden Heart looked around to find themselves not in the castle, but outside it as they saw themselves surrounded by a massive amount of sandy ground and about almost fifty royal guards training. Heavy was met by the sight of many swords and many stallions exchanging blows with their swords, spears, shields, and especially their magic, Heavy could not asked for a better setting for this. He turned to the princess and saw her smiling as the guards suddenly stopped training and bowed to the princess.
"Rise my faithful and future defenders, I am just here to show and test the newest member of your training grounds,"Celestia said as she showed Heavy Weight off to them."Heavy Weight... This is the training grounds for all royal guards and royal guard new recruits, this is where fine warriors like your father trained to refine their skills as guards and royal warriors."
Heavy just looked around at all the royal guards as they also stared back at him, it was not rudeness or disbelief that they looked at him with, but it was more like interest and some what deep respect, knowing the father of this young colt. Suddenly a few of the guards walked up to him and looked Heavy over to draw a conclusion, and finally they got what they were looking for.
"Yeah... This is definitely Mega's kid alright, I can see it in his eyes, they look like his mothers but they pierce and hold the spirit of Mega, can you handle yourself in a fight kid?"One guards asked Heavy.
"Yes, I can handle myself just fine,"Heavy said sternly to the guard.
"Heavy has proven to have great talent guard, he managed to defeat another talented colt that was twice his size and age, now I want you all to help him grow as a fighter,"Celestia chimed in as the guards nodded to her."For now... Sunset...? How would you lie to show Heavy what you know?"
"Sure princess, this should be fun,"Sunset said as she walked right in front of Heavy."What do you say Heavy? You wanna practice with me?"
"Sure, lets see what you got,"Heavy said while the guards suddenly began backing away from the grounds.
Celestia and Golden Heart also backed away until they were right next to an iron bar gate that led to the royal golden gate, they stood their and watched as Heavy and Sunset positioned themselves face to face and only three feet from each other. The anticipation was slowly building as Celestia heard the calm before the storm wind blow through their manes, she also took noticed of some guards laughing but also placing bets with bits on the outcome, this was truly becoming interesting.
"Finally... I will get to see this power more refined... More tamed... And the fighting spirit of this colt, you must have trained him well,"Celestia whispered to Golden Heart who looked back to the princess.
"Yes... He has about two years of basic training including a few extra fighting moves I had learned from Mega, but his temper will prove to be hard for him to control,"Golden Heart said as they went back to watching them.
"It's quite alright, I have managed to help control your husbands anger before, I'm certain I can help with your son's as well,"Celestia whispered before silence took over.
Heavy and Sunset were staring each other down with large grins on their faces, confidence and the intensity for battle took over as the wind took over and blew through their manes as they remained completely silent.
Suddenly in a flash of great speed, both little unicorns then suddenly aimed their horns right at each other, and in a flash of green and ice blue magic, magical beams of both colors began to fly from their horns. The attacks struck each other and exploded on contact as the air above them was filled with smoke as well as the sparks of green and ice blue magic that filled the air above them. hundreds of small beams blasted in every direction that was close to Heavy and Sunset, holes were even burned into the ground by the magic they unleashed.
Sunset suddenly felt herself begin to waver from all the bright flashes from magic and the intensity of the battle, her legs began to shake before they suddenly made her drop to her knees, but Heavy didn't even fan an eye as he then began to over take her and suddenly destroyed all her beams before one of his attacks struck her in the horn. He saw the opportunity and began charging right at her while Sunset shook off the attack and looked to see Heavy going on the offense.
She gasped before quickly blasting one last small beam of magic at Heavy, but he immediately made his horn glow blue once more and suddenly made his horn slice through the beam, the attack instantly separated into two and narrowly missed hitting two guards on the side. Sunset then quickly charged at Heavy with her horn lit up bright green, every pony began to feel the air once again become dense and hard to breath in as both sources of magic finally smashed together.
A loud bang lit up as Heavy and Sunset suddenly smashed heads, and made waves of ice blue and green magic suddenly surround them as they both pushed for the upper hoof in the battle, Celestia was at a lost for words as well as her guards, while Golden Heart just nodded at her son. Heavy and Sunset stared directly into each other's eyes as the wind howled and threatened to knock every pony to their flanks, the magic around them grew brighter and stronger as the wind howled with the intensity. Sunset then suddenly felt her strength fail her as Heavy immediately over powered her without even so much as a struggle.
Suddenly Heavy smirked while Sunset gasped in shock before suddenly getting head butted directly in the head and sent flying all the way over to Celestia's hooves, the guards eyes shot open and wowed at Heavy as the colt ran to the filly. Heavy narrowed his vision at Sunset as he then jumped into the air, poured some magic into his front hooves and brought them down to the ground, they narrowly missed Sunset's head as they slammed down exploding, kicking up dust and leaving giant cracks in the ground while Sunset laid their with her head right between both of Heavy's hooves.
Heavy slowly began to give slow panting as he slowly came down from the moment, Sunset did so as well as she laid there defeated by her own sibling student, she looked into his eyes and still saw the fire in them, and for a moment, she felt the fire in her as well. Heavy then suddenly broke from the stare match and looked up to his mother and the princess who looked thoroughly impressed, the princess even appeared to look a bit tense from what she saw as she let out a few calming breathes of her own.
"My goodness... Your power is certainly something, I'm honored to be given the chance to help mold you into the great unicorn you wish to be, that will be all,"Celestia said while Heavy got off Sunset and helped her to her hooves.
"Well done Heavy..."Golden Heart said with great pride.
"How did you do that? you don't look all that strong or full of muscle, but you managed to put so much power into your hooves,"Sunset questioned while dusting herself off.
"I just made that trick up, it's in this book that I have in my back pack, I'm making spells and putting them in this book so other unicorns can use them in the future,"Heavy said while gesturing to his back pack."You know... You yourself could do so much more with your magic, but you really need to push yourself more, and try to work your magic more physically for greater magic strength."
"Right... Message received,"Sunset said with an embarrassed chuckle
He then turned back to the guards and saw them frantically talking to each other and exchanging bags of bits from their bets, they then looked to Heavy and gave him smiles of respect while Heavy smiled back at them. As he was about to enjoy his new found respect from the guards, it was suddenly interrupted by the snort of a familiar voice.
"So... Is this really all he can do?"Questioned the voice of captain Husky as he suddenly entered the grounds."You think just because he managed to beat a filly who barely seems fit to even be a student here, you actually see a warrior?"
"Yes I do captain Husky, do you not think so yourself?"Celestia said in an unamused tone towards her captains attitude.
"Not in the least princess, he attacks wildly and recklessly, I do not see him fit to even be training among stallions,"Husky said, irritating Heavy and Golden Heart while sunset hid behind Celestia.
"I will thank you to refrain from taunting my son Husky, and do not speak of wild and recklessness, you yourself were reckless and a fool, and Mega always beat you senseless when you would point out his flaws,"Golden Heart said while glaring at the stallion."Do be a dear and do not talk down to my son, I feel that he is twice the stallion you are, and you are half the captain Mega was."
"Really...? If Mega was half the stallion I was... Perhaps he wouldn't be dead,"The captain said as shock stretched across all of their faces.
"CAPTAIN...! There is no need for such ignorant talk in front of Mega's family!"Celestia scolded while the stallion stood tall.
"Apologies princess, but it needed to be said for the sake of teaching a colt a little about his fathe- *CLANG*"The captain started before suddenly getting smacked in the head by a big flying rock and losing his helmet in the process.
The captain watched as his helmet flew off his head and made metallic noises as it skipped across the ground, he felt a bruise against his cheek as he turned to see Heavy Weight holding a few rocks with his magic and glaring at the captain. They all turned to see the angry colt and saw the urge to hurt this stallion in his eyes, Golden Heart immediately stood between both of them and raised her hooves in front of Heavy to calm him down.
"Easy now son... There is no need to drop to his level, just take an easy,"Golden Heart said to no avail.
"Why don't you come over and say that to my face! Or are you really only half the captain my father was?!"Heavy yelled as he challenged the captain.
"Oh please... I will not lower myself to a colts level just because he wants to be the stallion your father can never be now,"The captain said in a smart alack tone.
"Now lets take an easy here now, we don't need this day turning sour, lets all just calm down and-"Celestia said before suddenly getting interrupted by a burst of speed exploding in their faces.
The captain was then suddenly spooked by Heavy Weight suddenly in his face and then suddenly struck the captain in the face, the guards immediately sprang forward and restrained the captain as he fell into their arms. Heavy on the other hoof was scooped up and restrained by Golden Heart as he tried fighting his way to the captain again, but then all the chaos suddenly ended as Golden Heart looked like she was going to be sick. She began to hyperventilate as the sudden excitement was obviously getting to be too much for her, she felt something in the back of her throat as she lost control of her body.
They all stopped and looked at Golden Heart as she suddenly exploded into a vicious round of coughing, blood suddenly began leaking from her mouth as she fell to her knees while looked on in complete horror and shock.
"Mom...! Mom! Mom! Are you alright?!"Heavy frantically said while Celestia helped her to her hooves.
"Heavy... I'm so sorry... I didn't want you to be worried..."Golden Heart said sadly before her legs gave out and she fell onto Celestia's back.
"Guards! Help her, get her to a doctor right away...!"Celestia demanded as the guards rushed over and took the mare into their arms.
Celestia watched as the guards began carrying her out before turning to Heavy Weight who as still looking n on in horror, he could not believe that he just saw his mother spew up blood right in front of him. Sunset quickly rushed to his side as he felt tears of fear stinging his eyes before Celestia walked to his side and placed a hoof to his cheek.
"I knew she was hiding something from me... I knew it... What's wrong with her?"Heavy said in a shaky voice.
"Your mother... She's very ill Heavy... But do not fear, I will be supporting her and see that she gets the medicine she needs, please try not to worry,"Celestia said before shooting the captain a look as he walked off in shame while she then turned back to Heavy."Come with me Heavy, stay with us for a bit while your mother is being taken care of."
Heavy gave her a slight nod as a tears suddenly streamed from his cheeks, Celestia lead the way for her to students as they left the grounds, but just as they were walking into the castle. Heavy took on last look at his mom as she was carried off to the hospital, tears continued to slide down his face as he whimpered while trying to control his sadness.
"Why mom...?"He said before departing with Celestia and sunset into the castle.
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