A/N: ok so i had a 39 page project worth a third of my grade to work on last week so i wasnt able to post, but im back and gonna double post! so please enjoy

Chapter 20: Will I Be Killed?

When I came around it was night instead of morning and the clearing was empty. I looked around hoping that I hadn't lost control and hurt the princess. But there was no signs that there had been a fire or that she had even been around. That was until I heard the flapping of wings and looked up from my lying position on the ground to see the same princess landing not too far away. "Wh-what happened? I can't remember what happened in that last scene. Did I fail!? Am I doing to die to keep her safe!?" I was filling with worry and fear but the blank look on the princess's face turned into a happy one slowly. "It is good to see you are up. You have been out cold for two days now."

"Really? Then what happened?" It was all that I could think of asking. She nodded to the first part then walked closer and sat down. "You did something that no other being has been able to do. That last scene was meant to be the way it was. It was meant to show you what could happen and what it would feel like when you lot control. And few have ever been able to stop themselves. But none have done so to the degree that you have. You not only fought and won ageist your own feelings, you beat my mind and stopped the spell all together, even forcing me out of your mind. And that is why it took its toll on you and made you pass out."

I had to stop her there. "So please wait. I beat my emotions? And your spell? H-how could I have done that? And why would that cause me to be out for two days?" Celestia smiled at me. "Yes you beat your emotions on a level never seen before. I must say I am impressed. As to the reason that you were out for so long or at all is because when a mind link made of magic is broken it takes a toll on both minds. And since yours had been under so much stress already, it needed time to recover before it could function again. I ended up with a migraine for an hour even though I am used to these kinds of things. So it goes to show your mental powers are much better than anyone gave you credit for, even yourself. And I must admit that I underestimated you as well."

I was still trying to figure all of this stuff out still. No one had ever called me strong or was impressed with me, and for sure never thought I had a strong mind before. It was hard to take in. "S-so I actually beat both my own emotions and your mind somehow?" all Celestia did was nod with a proud smile. "Yes and just so you know, it means that you are more in control than you give yourself credit for. And it means you have less to worry about when it comes to losing yourself. But it doesn't mean to not keep watch over it. As much as it is a nice night out, would you mind going back to FlutterShy's house? She and your other friends are worried about you."

I nodded and tried to stand but couldn't get up. "Sorry, I think I am too weak to walk. Would you mind bringing me some wood? Then I should be fine to go." Celestia nodded and used her magic to unrooted a tree and bring it over to me. "Wow, thank you." She nodded and watched as I set it on fire and slowly absorbed the fire over a couple of minutes. I learned early in life not to eat to fast or you won't be feeling well after. So once the tree was gone I felt much better and stood up. I was still shaky for some reason I couldn't explain but Celestia used a wing to keep me steady. "It might take you some more time to fully recover from the shock. That is why you are still shaky. It's not the lack of food, but the lack of mind at the moment."

I nodded in understanding and then started walking forward with her helping me walk. But then she surprised me once again. "Here let me help you. I don't mind giving you a ride in this case." Then I was wrapped in magic and lifted into the air. When I was put down next I was side saddled on the princess. "Uh are you sure this is ok? It isn't disrespectful or anything?" She gave me a simple smile over her shoulder and shook her head. "Not since I offered and it is only to help you. In other cases it could be, but not right now. And I will let you down before the others see us so that way you won't have any trouble about it if you are that worried about it."

"Thank you. Both for the help and for thinking about that. I would like that if it is ok with you?" She nodded as she walked on. It took another hour of slow walking and talking to get to the edge of the forest. Then I got down and slowly walked to FlutterShy's house from there. I was doing much better but still stumbled every so often. I saw that Luna was by the lake with Tony and figured that he was going through the same kind of training. "Is he doing the same thing I went through? Are they the same emotions for every elemental, or different based on the element?"

She smiled at me as she answered. "It is different for each element. He will have to overcome his sadness and things like that while you did anger. Earth has to do with letting others help you because they tend to be stubborn. And air needs to work on being serious and staying when things get tuff. Electric has to deal with energy levels, they tend to be way to hyper for anyone's good. So those are just a few differences based on element. It also depends on the being as well. So it can be something opposite of their element based on the being. Kind of like how you are so kind and shy but had to deal with anger and hate. So we will see if Tony can be as strong as you are."

I smiled and nodded. "I hope so. It would be nice to have an actual human friend for once. And he isn't a bad guy, he was just lied to. So I hope he can. Good luck Tony." Then I turned to the house again and opened the door. I was met with the sight of all of my friends sleeping on the floor with FlutterShy curled up with Wolfen and Angle. I Smiled brightly at the scene, but didn't want to wake them up. But before I could back out the wolf in the room woke up and his tail started to wag happily as he looked at me. I held a figure to my lips to keep him quiet but he gave a gentle bark to wake everyone up even with me trying to let them sleep.

FlutterShy was the first awake and squealed happily when she saw I was back. Then in a blur I was being hugged by the yellow mare. "Your back! Is everything ok? Did you pass the training? Are you in control and feeling better now?" I had to gently cover her mouth to get her to stop. "I am fine FlutterShy, and I'm in control and will be staying with you so please calm down." She backed up smiling and nodded as I removed my hand. "I am so happy to hear it!" By that point the others were awake and smiling at us, well all except Rainbow dash. She looked like she was ready for a fight. I looked her in the eyes and she snapped.

"You should know I want to punch you for making FlutterShy worry like that!" she was scolded by FlutterShy. "Rainbow!" Rainbow Dash shrugged and kept speaking. "But I am still glad to see you are ok now. And I want to thank you for making sure she will be safe. So thanks for making her worry even if I hate that you did it." I smiled back at her as she started to smile. "Thanks Rainbow Dash, and of course I want to keep her and even all of you safe. So it was worth it." Celestia smiled knowing that helping this human was a good idea for her element bearers. Then Twilight had to ask her questions.

"So does that mean he will be in control of his other emotions as well?" Celestia nodded. "Yes he should be in full control from now on. And if he starts to feel like losing it he knows how to gain control. After we see if Tony passes his tests I will tell you about his training and how well Phillip did. I want to wait to see how Tony does and so Luna can hear it as well." Twilight was surprised as the others were but was happy to hear it. "Glad to hear it Princess. But what took so long?" Celestia smiled wide and I scratched the back of my neck nervously. "It has to deal with how well he did so I will tell you in time dear student."

Twilight was surprised that the two were connected and nodded in understanding. Then AppleJack spoke up. "It must be a good story if he looks nervous about it. And glad to see you doing better there sugarcube." I smiled back at her. "Thank you AppleJack." Then Rarity said she was glad to see me ok and then came my next test. "YAY! THIS CALLS FOR A "YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR EMOTIONS" PARTY!" Everyone looked surprised but me. I didn't even flinch at her loud talking for once. I was smiling instead of hiding. No fire no nothing, I was calm and happy. It was FlutterShy that noticed first as usual and spoke up.

"Wait, you didn't flinch? Y-you were calm the entire time… and didn't hide. You must be in even more control than we thought you were!" I smiled and nodded while the others noticed. "I was kinda expecting it to which helped. But ya I'm good now. It seems most of my shyer days are behind me as well. So not only did I concur my anger but my fear as well? That's cool." Celestia spoke on the situation. "You should now have control over almost all of your emotions, including your fear of others actions. Your mind and element are now one so you should not have any problems like you used to now. So please enjoy being the pony, er person that you have always wanted to be."

I couldn't help but smile and stand tall, proud of myself. "Thank you princess. This is an amazing feeling. But can I get some rest please? I am still tired after everything. And you all were woken up so lets get back to sleep?" the others agreed and Twilight curled up with Celestia while I ended up going and lying next to Wolfen with him curled up to my left, Angle on my chest, and FlutterShy using my right arm as a pillow. It was cramped, but in a very comforting way. It was so comfy that I passed out within seconds of all of us getting comfy. And I slept better than I ever had before.

FlutterShy POV:

I started to wake up feeling warm and comfy cuddled up with a very warm pillow. I couldn't help but cuddle up to the warmth, and the smell of different woods was relaxing to me. I could have stayed like that forever, but my mind woke up enough to remind me of how I was sleeping. My eyes shot open and I saw myself cuddled up close to Phillip. My head was on his shoulder and I could see him smiling in his sleep. I looked at his chest to see Angle sleeping next to Wolfen's head. It was really cute to see. I really wanted to get used to seeing this and feeling like this, but I doubted he would let me do this often or if he wasn't so happy to see me after his training.

So I planned to enjoy this feeling as long as I could. Even if it would be embarrassing for us when the others woke up. It would be worth it to be close to him like this for longer.

Phillip POV:

I started to wake up feeling like I was wrapped in a warm blanket that was pinning me down in a comfy embrace. Even if I couldn't move much I was still more comfortable than I had ever felt before. I remembered how I went to sleep and slowly opened my eyes to see if that was why I felt so happy and comfy. And I saw Wolfen's head on my chest with Angle leaning on his head sleeping. But what surprised me what the mare that was now closer to me then when we had fallen asleep. FlutterShy was cuddling with my side and her head was on my shoulder. She was smiling and felt amazing to be this close to. I never knew being this close to another could feel so relaxing and nice.

I wanted to stay there forever but my stomach had other ideas. I stayed like that and watched the mare sleep peacefully until my stomach wouldn't let me wait any longer. I carefuly moved my arm from around Wolfen who stayed asleep. I picked up Angle and placed him in his normal spot on Wolfen and then rolled barely to try and figure out how not to wake her. But when I moved I looked to see her eyes open and looking back at me. I could see the blush forming on her face and could feel one of my own starting. But I smiled back at her and whispered to her.

"Hey I didn't mean to wake you. I just need to go eat. Would you mind letting me up so I can? And would you like to come with me?" FlutterShy nodded and moved her head when I asked her to move but then she looked surprised when I asked her if she wanted to come along. Then she gave me a happy smile and got up slowly. I got up with her and we carefully got up and walked to the kitchen. FlutterShy made herself a sandwich and got a glass of water for herself. Then we walked out the door. I looked to see Tony looking worn out and asleep on the grass.

Princess Luna was a few feet away and sleeping as well. "Looks like Tony finished his tests. And since he is still around I am guessing he passed. That's good to see." FlutterShy didn't seem as happy as I was to see it. We started to walk to the forest as the sun started to barely show over the horizon. "You know he isn't really a bad guy. In the human world he was a great guy. Here he was lied to and is now hated because someone else tricked him into doing something he hates that he did. So I know you're mad at him but try to give him a little slack please. I have already forgave him for it. And I thank him really." There was a gasp at that last part.

"I know it doesn't make much sense, but if he hadn't made me lose control I could have ended up hurting you or our other friends. So I think it was meant for him to find me and attack. And both of us are ok now, so it worked out for the better." FlutterShy was quiet for a bit longer while we walked but then spoke up. "Ok, I will try and forgive him since you have." I stopped and gave her a hug. "Thank you FlutterShy. All I can ask is that you try." She nodded and then we stopped to eat. I warmed up her sandwich for her while I ate a tree limb. Then we headed back to the house to find Tony awake and drinking up water from the lake.

"Morning Tony! And to you to Luna. How are you feeling?" Luna smiled and shrugged. "I am fine thank you. How are you doing? My sister told me you passed with flying colors." I laughed a bit. "Ya and I crash landed on the forest floor." This got her to laugh a bit before she and Tony joined us in the house. The others were waking up and stretching by this time. They smiled seeing me and FlutterShy waking in and then the looks changed when they saw Tony behind Luna. It was Twilight that spoke up first on the subject. "So did Tony pass his tests to?" Luna nodded. "He did very well in deed. He has a stronger mind that I thought he would have."

Tony spoke up. "The reason I hate what I did that much more." I looked at him and gave him a smile. "Oh relax already. We all fall for tricks at some point, and it did end up helping both of us so its water under the bridge already." He looked surprised at me then smiled and nodded. The others on the other hand had mixed reactions. But then the least likely to defend him spoke up. "I forgive you to. Thanks to you Phillip can stay with us and won't lose control. And if he can forgive you for attacking him, then so can I." The others looked at FlutterShy like she was crazy. But then gave in with smiles. Then they agreed. "Good now that we are all friends here why don't FlutterShy and I make breakfast and then we can talk about our tests?" Tony and the others agreed.

It didn't take long to cook everything with both FlutterShy and I working together. Then Luna started with how Tony had done. "He started off weaker in the beginning of the testing but when It came to helping and protecting others he grew in strength and determination. And the final test he managed to slow it to a crawl, which is better than most. I was surprised and happy with this result." He smiled and shrugged. But Celestia wanted to one up her sister's tests and student. "That is all well, but Phillip started strong no matter what I showed him or sent at him. Even when facing that Poison elemental he stayed calm and didn't lose control."

Luna, FlutterShy, and Twilight seemed to be the most surprised at that but smiled knowing he did so well. "And that doesn't include the last test. This human is one of the very few that have the mental will power to force me out of their head ageist my will. He not only stopped the scene from playing, he broke the connection of our minds to make sure it wouldn't play any longer." Luna and Twilight were in complete shock. Luna spoke first. "He shoved you out of his mind to stop the scene? But how? And how far into it?" I looked nervous but smiled at the others who were looking at me.

"He stopped it before he could even do anything more than scare her or barely touch her. He hadn't hurt her or anything yet and he stopped it. I tried to force it to continue and his mind broke the connection completely. That is why he was unconscious for two days. I was left for a migraine like no other for about an hour as well. I am very impressed and proud of his mental powers." It was Twilight's turn to speak up. "He broke a magical bond!? Just with his mind?" Celestia nodded and Twilight looked like she would pass out. So I spoke up." I just wanted to make sure I wouldn't hurt FlutterShy or any of you. But in that test I also failed to save Wolfen or Angle. So it wasn't a full success and I'm sorry about it. So can we please stop acting like I am some big shot."

Wolfen rubbed his head ageist me letting me know it was ok. Angle patted me on the head doing the same. "Thanks guys but at least we know I won't ever let it happen again." they seemed happy to hear it. Then there was a shaky voice that asked a question that I didn't want to hear. "What was the scene he stopped?" I flinched at the question and looked scared at FlutterShy since she had been the one to ask. Celestia knew my fears and shook her head. "It is of no concern now since he stopped it." but this answer didn't seem to satisfy her. So she asked again. "I will only say if it is ok with him. It is his worst fear so I have no right to tell without him saying its ok."

I gave a sigh and nodded while I stood up. "Go ahead but I can't listen to it. It was bad enough to see it the first time. I will be outside getting more food for Wolfen." Then I left to get more food for my Timberwolf friend.

FlutterShy POV:

I saw Phillip leave the house and close the door behind him. "Was it really that bad?" Celestia nodded and gave a sigh. "You will not like what you hear but it had to be done. An elemental must live their worst fear and strongest pains so that they can gain control of who they are. It gives them a reason to live and a reason to stay who they are and not give into what they are. So are you sure you want to hear this? It is not a pretty thing in the slightest." I nodded and the others agreed that they wanted to hear it to see just what he was so scared of.

Celestia gave a sigh and nodded. "Fine but if you want me to stop tell me at any point." She started to tell about how the scene started with Phillip getting attacked by me Angle and Wolfen and us kicking him out of the house. Then how he blew up the door and burned Wolfen to death. "That's horrible." Celestia nodded and told me it didn't end there. She went on to tell how he turned Angle to ash and then attacked me. She stopped there and asked if I really wanted to hear the rest. "He stopped it shortly after grabbing you and throwing you to the ground. He couldn't handle the thoughts that were going through his mind. So are you sure you want to hear what those thoughts were? Or what the scene would have showed?"

I was scared to death but I had to know. I was already glad he was strong enough to not hurt me but what thoughts were so bad that he broke a magical bond to protect me from them. "Yes please. I want to know what he stopped from happening even in his mind." Celestia nodded with a sigh. "Fine but you must know that Phillip never had these thoughts himself, and are formed from magic used to deal in worst self and worst fear. What was going through his mind was raping you." I gasped at the thought of Phillip doing anything like that. He wouldn't and now he proved it. But she didn't stop there.

"That was the first part that went through his mind. The scene would have shown him raping and defiling you while burning parts of you and torturing you until your mind broke. Then when your mind was almost gone he would have stopped and killed you so you would know it was him who killed you. But just the starting of those thoughts caused him so much pain that he went beyond even my mind to stop it. It shows just how much he will and can do, to protect you and his friends. Does knowing this mean anything to you? Was it worth knowing this?"

My friends were in shock and couldn't speak. I on the other hoof was thinking a mile a minute. He cared that much for me? He didn't want to hurt me that much? He would risk his mind and body to keep me safe? I-is that what love is? "T-thank you princess. It means a lot to me to know he cares that much. That he won't let that happen. Thank you I have to go find him now." Then I got up and left the house to go find my wonderful human.

Twilight POV:

I was in shock but couldn't believe such a nice being could think something so horrid. "I am sorry princess but why is that his worst fear? Do many ponies have that kind of fear?" Celestia shook her head. "Not many ponies think like this, but you must remember that he is not a pony." Luna spoke next. "Not many ponies dream about these things either, but those that do tend to break the peace." Then Tony spoke in a weird voice. "And you should know that those things are common in our old world. And in the allies he stayed he probably saw things like that more than once. So being human, coming from our messed up world, and possibly seeing those things would give him fears like that. If not worse. So it is even more impressive that a human is strong enough to stop all thoughts of this kind at all let alone so well. In a way, he isn't human. But here I guess that is a good thing."

"So what was your fear?" I looked to Rarity who had asked. "Being useless and not being able to save my friends while they go through things like he was scared to do. But I wasn't strong enough to break the bond yet." Rarity seems to understand. "So Humans are not a peaceful race are they?" Tony couldn't help but laugh. "Not in our nature for the most part. So finding one like us is harder than the ones that would rather do things in those scenes. The only thing that stops many is not wanting to be punished for their actions." I started to understand why Tony and Phillip would want to leave that world for a better one. But now I asked the question why humans were being brought here to break the peace?