Enemy revealed.

A.N. Hello dudes and dudettes I'm back with another chapter. This one took so long to post because I got caught up playing two feed the beast Minecraft mod packs

Running red

And horizons.

But I finally pulled away and finished this chapter.

But without further ado let's get back to the story

I don't own my little pony or Percy Jackson universes.

A.N

Time: unknown

Location: unknown

An unknown person wearing a lab coat walked in to a chamber with a pod filled with green liquid. This person walked up and pushed a few buttons on a console and said.

"Time to awake Ms. Linx."

Time: two weeks after moving into castle

Location: equestria

It's already been a week since the two mages made their home in the old castle. So much has already happened in such a short amount of time for them to keep track of, but they've been steadily getting by. Leon made it a habit to go into Ponyville for supplies on a usual basis and talk with the locals to familiarize himself everything.

His partner whoever was the opposite case. Yes, he does go into town, but that was only to go to Twilight's castle to raid the archives and along with her spell books and research notes. The two tended to get into heated discussions about magic or comparing notes and research. She even helped him set up a research lab in the castle.

At least he was getting along with someone. There were times when Celestia dropped by to speak with Leon; the moment his eyes catches sight of her, the area he occupies ends up getting scorched. He doesn't say anything, only give her the stick eye and continue about his business. Well, no one said it was going to easy.

Leon didn't let it get to him though; all things considered, this was an improvement from the human world. It was mid-morning and Leon was trying to stave off his sleep. His mad scientist of a friend was up all night messing with Equis elements that threatened the structure of the castle.

Not to mention the ungodly noises he heard in the process, which made him question what it is he was doing. Looking back on Dom's memories, he knew that summoning wasn't his specialty so what then? He was unsure if he wanted to know so he let him be go about his morning.

The sudden sound of hooves started to echo through the halls, catching his attention. Following the sound in question, he spotted the young scholar, Twilight Sparkle. She was coming from the direction of Dom's room; saddle bags full of scrolls and leather books with a flame symbol on the front of them.

"Twilight?" he called out, startling her to the point that she dropped the book she was reading.

"Oh Leon, didn't see you there," she said, picking up the book.

"What are you doing so early?"

"I just stopped by to return some of Dominic's notes and asked if I could borrow some more."

Leon couldn't help the smirk that grew on his face. He knew the human forge tended to keep away from others, and usually didn't stay with anyone longer than a week, usually because he didn't want them involved with his problems with St. Catherine's. To see that he was interacting with another being showed that he was opening up a bit.

He just wishes he would put his strife with Celestia to rest and try with her. Baby steps.

"So how is he; the last time I've actually spoken with him was two days ago. Didn't look as if he got much sleep, and knowing how reckless he is kind of worries me," Leon said.

Not for him, but for other's well-being.

"He seemed fine when I went to check up on him. Although there was the concern of the state of his lab; the place looked as if an earthquake hit the place. Anyway, can you thank him for me?"

As she left, Leon couldn't help but speed walk to the lab, and had a slight panic attack when he saw smoke curling from under the door. Kicking it in, he only had time to see what was happening for a split second. He saw Dom, standing in the center of a magic pentagram' aura ablaze and a glowing rod that was slowly rising from the center of the pentagram.

Dom looked at him in surprise; losing his focus for a moment before the rod crack and explode, filling the lab with smoke. As soon as they recovered from the shell shock, and the ringing in their ears subsided, the mages locked eyes with each other.

"Dude, what the fuck; you just ruined my experiment," said Dom.

"I thought there was a fire in here. When I come in I see you doing some sort of ritual," Leon said, dusting the soot off his clothes and spitting a black glob of dust.

Looking at where he was standing, Leon soon realized that the pentagram wasn't ritualistic at all. He actually didn't know what it was for since he didn't recognize the formula. He did however know that it was some it was a form of summoning, but for what exactly was a mystery.

"Mind telling me what it is you're doing in here, Mad Scientist?" Leon said.

"I was doing an experiment; testing the composition of Equis elements and how they respond to my Forge Magic. In short, I was testing to see if I could make new weapons with unknown metals," he said.

"That's all; dude, you could've just said that. Don't you already make weapons with your magic already?"

Dom went over to his desk and started to rifle through it until he found a number of jars filled with unknown substances. Taking one, he opened it and it smelled foul.

"Oh God, what the hell is this?" he asked.

"Liquid metal. Since I'm a forge I can ingest metal and formulate the composition and structure to make weapons. Since this world is filled with unique materials, I have an unlimited amount of opportunities for stuff," he said.

Leon needed to be sure he was understanding what it is he just heard. This man drinks liquid metal like energy drinks without it killing him or giving him metal poisoning. Yet he didn't understand why it took so long for him to make a weapon; he's done it hundreds of times. A thought just occurred to him.

"Hey, can you not make magic weapons?" Leon asked.

Dominic couldn't look him in eye after hearing ask that, and now the gears were starting to turn. He really couldn't.

"I can make weapons that would put medieval smiths and artisans to shame, yet I can't enchant them with my magic. It's just not something I'm capable of. Kind of sucks really," he said.

"Maybe I could help; I have some experience with enchanting relics, not weapons but it still has the same concept. Since you more than likely downed enough metal to make a small car, you can make the frame work while I supply the magic; it'll be like Might and Mana working as one form," Leon suggested.

The Forge Mage was taken aback by the suggestion; he never really worked well with others, besides having a mentor for some time, he usually liked to do things himself. Less margin for error as he saw it. Then again, this was the only person in this strange world that he can trust.

What harm could it do? "Okay, but some other time. Right now, I think this would be a good opportunity to contact 'her''" Dom said.

Leon knew what he was implying even though he didn't specify. Ever since the incident with the Titan of the South, both had been a little worry of the this unknown power that was blessed upon Dominic. They had made plans to summon a mentor for him to study under, but the process of bringer a Primordial Deity to another dimension did tend to use a great deal of power.

After a week of trying to rip open the Astral Plane to send out a message, Leon was able to establish a link, but put it off until he know his friend was ready, well more like mentally stable but close enough.

"We have to head into the forest where the summoning will be the most effective; took some time to convince her, but when I mention your name she was more than reluctant to train you as her student," he said.

That confused him. He had no idea why the Earth Mother was eager to train him, he thought she would regret this proposal since he was a walking inferno and a she was earth and wood...which burns in fire...which means he might burn her and piss her off. Now that he thought about, maybe this wasn't such a good idea.

'No swaying him now I guess. Not to mention the old mother seems to really want to meet him.'

Both left their home and set out into the Everfree Forest. It was strange; the moment the two Mages stepped foot in the forest, they could already feel something off about the surrounding area. It almost felt as if it was alive and someone was watching them from a distance. Paying it no mind, they kept walking until they reached a grove.

The branches of the trees barely let any sunlight pass through, making the atmosphere very dim made the two Mages strain their eyes to see.

Leon walked to the center of the grove, standing where the magic was the strongest. His aura was sparked to life and he pushed his hand right through the plane of reality and into the Astral Plane.

'Gaia, come forth; I, Leon Block, call you here.' The sudden tug he felt in his gut was like a burning poker was being stabbed right through him.

His aura had started to flicker while beads of sweat poured down his face. The strain of summon a deity of this magnitude was no cake walk; no matter how skilled in magic you think you are, it's going to take a lot out of you. The soil started to spiral like a whirlpool, sucking in everything in its growing proximity.

Said whirlpool seemed to take in enough before spitting up a pillar of dirt into the air. Rising up, a 20-foot-tall figure of a woman wearing a dress woven from blades of grass, her skin as white as quartz, her hair brown and tangled like tree roots. Her eyes were solid green, like they were made of organic matter.

Both were speechless in the presence of the Primordial; words not being able to form. The only sensible thing they thought to do was take a knee, only to hear the deity laugh likely. In doing so, a number of things happened: wildflowers started to bloom in her perimeter, the branches started to move to let in more sunlight and multiple birds landed on said branches and chirped up a symphony.

Leon couldn't help but think it was slightly overkill, but looking over and Dom, he could tell that he was completely mesmerized by the whole scene. Then again this was his third time seeing a god.

"Good day my children; to what do I own this unexpected visit?" Gaia asked casually.

Leon stood to speak, "Ever present mother of earth, I have taken the time to summon you here to this world in the hopes that you grant me a request," he said, keeping his head down.

Gods were an unusual bunch; the slightest thing could piss them off, even if you just look at them in a way they deem offensive they'll blow you to ashes.

Gaia already knew what it is he was going to ask of her, but she decided to humor him a bit. "What is that you ask of me young Mage?"

Leon waved his hand for Dominic to come over, who seemed hesitant to do so. This was the Earth in a personified form, who wouldn't be scared?

"This Mage was given the last remaining power by one of your sons, Krios. He is unaware of how to use it, which is why I ask that you take on him on as your apprentice," he said.

Gaia turned his attention to Dominic, who flinched at the sight of her gaze. He didn't know what do in this moment; Hecate was one thing but Gaia was another story all together.

"Interesting; he has potential. The Lord of the South's power burns bright in him but his flames work relentlessly to extinguish them. This will be a challenge, but I believe this will prove a beneficial for us both," she said.

"How exactly?" Dom asked, curiously.

"You wield a force of nature; you believe that you power is a curse, and that it is only a means to destroy." Gaia opened reached down and tapped Dominic on the head lightly.

In an instant, his aura ignited in a raging inferno. Dom jumped back for fear he might burn the deity but she merely chuckled and cupped her hand and scooped up some in her hand like it was nothing.

"Fire is a beautiful element; from the ashes of what it burns," she started, as the flames soon turned her wooden hand to chard firewood. "New life is given in a new form."

The remains of her chard hand burst and began to swirl into rich soil, and from it a sapling sprouted and soon a new arm was formed from a thick vine. It left them both speechless. Leon could tell that she wasn't using her own magic; Dominic's fire seemed to influence it in some way, he just didn't know how exactly.

"You fear your own power because you only know how to use it kill and destroy. If I take you under my wing, I'll teach you to use it properly, and if you master it then you can gain control of my son's power."

Dom did like the idea of mastery over his own ability. For too long he's only ever used his power of kill ever since St. Catherine abducted him and that's all. Well no more.

"Please teach me, my mentor."

Time: unknown.

Location: equestria.

A portal swirls into existence in a clearing depositing a human kneeling on their knees. This person stands up and opens their eyes. Blue eyes and brown hair look up as they say.

"I'm coming for you Leon you will feel what I felt."

A.N

And that's it.

If any of you haven't guessed who is Leon's enemy yet there is no hope for you all.