Chapter 20: Justis' Demons, The Gala, The Dragons Hammer and More

A/n Sorry I haven't posted in a while guys; I've been working on a book I plan on trying to publish, so I'm working long hours on it, I'm still working on this story so no worries. Also, I added on to this chapter so sorry

(Justis P.O.V.)

A sleepy yawn escapes my lips as I wander around the outskirts of Ponyville. My house stands in the distance and I head towards it. The smell of fresh apple pie lingers in the air as I open the door and slowly enter the dark living room. Hearing a noise from the kitchen I face the arch. AJ waves at me from the kitchen with the other mane six.

Somewhat curious I walk to them and hug each one. Fluttershy smiles innocently and whispers. "Hello, Justis." A warm smile spreads across my face. "Hello Shy, and hello everypony." They all say a form of greeting as I sit down in a chair. AJ sets a piece of pie in front of me as I look at them somewhat curiously.

"You girls are really being nice for some reason…" I chuckle softly as they shift a little and smile softly at me. Pinkie happily jumps around the room as I begin to eat the pie. "Mmm! That's really good. Did ya make this AJ?" She nod, smiling widely as Pinkie jumps behind me and nuzzles me happily.

I scratch Pinkie behind the ear playfully as she happily nuzzles into my hand. Dashie Watches me from across the room as I look at her. "Hey, Dashie. You can come over and hangout too." She nods softly and slowly walks over. I look around then at Shy. "So where are, Trick, Alice, Azure, Xavier, Eleanor, Alex, and Chrysalis?" She shrugs as Dashie watches Pinkie nuzzle into my side.

I stroke her fluffy pink hair as I eat the rest of my slice of my pie. Dashie looks down as I stand and walk to her. Chuckling softly, I pick the cyan Pegasus up in a big hug. I nuzzle her head and pat her back. "Cheer up Dashie!" She smiles up at me and nods before I set her back down. As I look back at my friends I feel something small tackle my legs.

Looking down I see three small mare, one of which I automatically recognize as Applebloom. It takes me a minute but I recognize Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo. Applebloom happily chirps. "Hi Justis! We heard ya don't have a cutiemark!" Smiling softly I nodding. "You're right, I don't have a cutiemark." They all three smile happily and hand me a large box, wrapped in newspapers.

Sweetie Belle happily chirps. "It's a gift from the three of us! My sister Rarity helped us in making it!" I happily pat their heads and slowly start to open it. Fluttershy walks over and looks at the box as I remove the lid. Scootaloo does her best to look cool as I pull out a large blue jacket, resembling a military fatigue jacket with the CMC logo on the back. I chuckle happily and hug all three of them lovingly.

"I love it girls, it looks amazing!" They all laugh and hug me, glad I love it as Fluttershy gently smiles. I ruffle their hair then stand up before putting on the jacket. It's a little big, giving me room to possibly grow into it. Fluttershy walks over and looks up at me, her big eyes sparkling ever so softly. Stretching slowly, I yawn and look at my friends behind me as Dashie wags her tail ever so softly.

"You look dashing, Darling!" Rarity happily chirps as Fluttershy nods in agreement. I turn scarlet and laugh happily. "Well, thank my cute, little friends." They happily giggle as I rub behind Applebloom's ear. She cutely smiles and enjoys the affection as Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle look somewhat envious.

I then rub behind their ears before looking at Dashie, her face is a deep red and she seems somewhat jealous. She looks away and shifts softly as I smile happily. Quickly, I sprint over and pick her up in a hug, nuzzling her head happily. "Aww Dashie's lonely." Our friends giggle as she pushes away. "A-Am not!" I pat her head gently.

"Fine, Fine." She shifts softly as I happily hug her again. I'm sorry, Dashie." I nuzzle her then stand up. "Ok, how about we all go to Canterlot and visit Princess Celestia and Princess Luna?" They nod happily as we all head towards the train station.

(Iron Tail P.O.V.)

With a dark smile on my face, I gather my elite group of warriors, known as The Dragon's Hammer. The leader, a dragon standing six foot, ten inches, smiles at me and stares at me with his pure white eyes. His jagged horns curl back behind his head, stained a dark blue. Dark scales grow across his shoulders and down his chest.

"Hello, Master Iron Tail." He bows gently as I walk closer. The youngest of his combatants stares at me with big white eyes, a common trait among the warriors. She walks over, a small unicorn mare with black and white hair with blue fur. Silently, she stalks around me and examines curiously. I look at her and see the scaring on her throat, right over her vocal cords.

"Ah, the infamous Silent Serenity?" She nods as her hoofs move silently. The large dragon smiles. "What do you need of us, Master?" I chuckle evilly. "I need you and your warriors to hunt down the human Justis Frisbie, he is to be killed or captured." He nods. "What is the payment for his head?" His eyes light up. "Seven million bits."

He and the group, almost drop everything, as they stare at me, shocked and excited at the prospect. "He is a trained fighter and threat to my kingdom, he has already attacked Dom and defeated his squadron of soldiers." They nod, clearly intrigued by this new foe. "What's so special about this human? He's just one creature." A large earth pony trots over, his long black hair hiding one eye and his pure white fur is long. He bears his fangs. "I can rip him apart." I whack his head. "Listen here, he has the Princess' of equestria and the elements of harmony on his side, as well as having very powerful magic." He whines hungrily. "Can I still eat him?" The dragon Marx Klinic glares at the monstrous pony before grumbling.

I smile slowly. "If you can bring him to me alive, I will double the money and I'll allow you to eat him once I kill him." He cheers darklys as Marx nods slowly. "You have yourself a deal, Master." In a blur of movement Marx draws a giant hammer and the others appear around him 9 in total. "We are ready, Sire." He bows as I evilly dismiss them.

(Justis P.O.V. on the train.)

I laugh softly as the CMC cheerfully watch me use a small bit of magic. My magic surges as I create a small doll of a puppy. I hand it to Scoot who squeals happily and nuzzles it, loving the fluffy toy. The other two jump happily as Dashie and Shy talk about something and Twilight stares, impressed with my magic prowess. I grab the necklace around my neck and smile, happy to have the special design on me. The sky is red and purple with Celestia's sun setting beautifully, making the world go into twilight, the sky its self-looking like a field of lavender set ablaze.

Absent mindedly, my hands touch the window and I stare out into the beautiful scene. Pinkie sneaks up on me and happily jumps in my lap. I jump slightly then look at her and smile. "What? Ya want tummy rubs or something Hun?" She giggles happily as I rub her back and fur, clearly making her smile. I reach into my pocket and pull out a lollipop that tastes like fizzy pop, or root beer. I give it to her and she happily starts to eat it and run around the train car.

I stand up, my head almost touching the ceiling. The train pulls up to Canterlot's train station as I slowly walk to the exit. As the train door opens I step out with my entourage of friends following me. We pick up the pace, heading straight for the royal palace. The guards see me and flinch a little as the draw their spears. I put my hands up as they see I'm with the elements of harmony and the CMC. They back down as we slowly enter the castles gates.

I examine the castle again, happy to see it as a few servants examine me out of curiosity. Dashie stays close to me with Shy as I happily enter the throne room. Celestia and Luna smile softly at us as I run up to them. "Hello!" I pick them up in a hug as they nuzzle and chuckle, happy to see me back to normal and in good spirits. I set them down as the Elements run over with the CMC.

They all formally bow to the Princess' but I just stand and smile happily. Clearly noticing that I'm the odd one out, I bow as well. They smile and bow softly before inviting us to a private room for some drinks. We all happily accept and enter the bar area with them. Their servants come out and pour us all a brown liquid.

I slowly sniff it and blink. "Apple cider?" They nod and smile. "It has a little bit of alcohol in it." I frown a little as Dashie downs hers quickly and looks at me. "Go ahead Justis! It tastes amazing!" She drinks another glass as I softly sip mine, and it's just like she said, it tastes amazing. I start drink it as I can already feel the buzz from it tingling in my stomach. I cough softly and look around as Shy is blushing hard and hiccups.

She walks to me and I sit down. She curls up in my lap smiling happily before Dashie does the same. I laugh softly and sip my cider. "So. Princess Celestia, do you think it's possible for us to spend the night and stay for the Gala tomorrow" She smiles and nods at me. "Thanks for reminding me about that Justis. How about we get all of you to rooms and go to sleep?" They all agree as Shy and Dashie nuzzle my stomach. "I think they downed a little too much cider." Twilight nods, just like me, still on her first glass. Pinkie, who is clearly smashed jumps on a table and happily dances.

I just chuckle and carry Dashie and Shy to a room and lay them down. Smiling I softly kiss their foreheads and go to leave. They whine and barely and drunkenly pull me back. I sigh and sit with them on the bed as they hug me and nuzzle me lovingly. I turn red as they stare up at me longingly. "Hey… Uh.. Are y'all alright?" They nod and shift cutely before they cling to me.

Shy slowly strokes my cheek as Dashie kisses my neck. I make a soft moan and shyly stop them. "H-Hey I don't think we should do this.. I mean I love y'all.. But.." Dashie tears up as Shy sniffles. "Don't cry… I mean I'm not used to this, Y'all are drunk, and I'm not dating y'all." They whine and start to weakly hit my chest before Dashie cries. "L-Leave you shit person.." Shy nods in agreement as I flinch, clearly hurt. I set them down and leave the room quickly, locking myself in my room, experiencing my depression again.

I create a small pocket knife and peel off my jacket and shirt. I stare in disgust of my pudgy frame and trace the scars and stitches of the battles we have fought as a family here in Equestria. I tear up and cut into my skin, flinching from the pain and tearing up, feeling like a fuck up. I throw the knife down as I bleed and cry in pain, but not from the cut, but from the broken mind I've carried.

I slide down the wall as a knock comes from the door, clearly a concerned knock. "Justis? Are you in there? Are you Ok?" I sob silently but recognize the voice as Luna. I shakily respond. "Y-yes i-I'm in here, and y-yes I'm f-f-fine." She teleports inside and sees me, my stomach cut slightly open with a knife on the floor nearby. Crying hard, I stare at her as she rushes over and examines the wound and knife before she frowns. "Justis… Why did you do this?" She quickly starts to heal me and I stop her while sobbing. "I-I'm a sh-shitty person…" She heals me and holds me as I sob. She strokes my hair and softly rocks me. "Shhh… You're not Justis, You're ok…" I hold onto her as I slowly black out.

(Luna's P.O.V.)

I sadly pat Justis' head and lay him in bed. The scar won't go away for now. I exit the room as the drunk Rainbow dash walks to me and hiccups. "Why are you in his room? He aint worth it!" She hiccups again as I angrily glare at her. "What do you mean? If I recall correctly he's done nothing but try to help you and your friends right?" She grumbles. "He has! But he didn't wanna mate with me or Shy! Asshole!" I angrily growl at her.

"Well your friend just cut his stomach! He thinks you all hate him!" She flinches. "Justis..? He did what..?" Pinkie Pie comes running out of her room to check on him as the others do the same. Fluttershy whines as she enters. They see the bloody knife on the floor and the new scar on his stomach. Rainbow Dash tears up.

"He hurt himself because You called him a shitty human I take it?" She starts to cry as she hugs Justis and begs for forgiveness. He still sleeps as I enter the room and lay down in the bed and beginning to enter his dream.

A/N alright folks that's all she wrote for now, I hope you're enjoying my adventure through equestrian society. Justis suffers from psychological disorders, many of which have no cure and as you can see he has ha no medicine in a while. There are many things coming into play and I hope you enjoy! I'm starting the next chapter now.