"Thank you doctor. It's been too long since you've assessed us for our reccuring injuries." Drakken said with a laugh. Whooves reponded in with the same gesture.
"Hopefully you two stay out of trouble unlike before." He said. "But probably not knowing you." Drakken grinned.
"Never, Doc." He replied. "Erra be with you, Doctor."
"Forever and always old friend." Whooves responded as he took leave.
"Wait...what?" Rainbow Dash said confused. "How do you..."
"Whooves? Haha thats his story to tell, not mine." Drakken stated. "You should ask him about his adventures sometime." Rainbow and the others just stared blankly at the dragonbreed.
"You know something?" Twilight said, "I just don't even want to know. Today's been so random it makes Pinkie Pie look normal. Speaking of which, you've been awfully quiet, Pinkie. What's going on?"
"Hmm?" Pinkie sounded off, "I've just been focusing, silly. My Pinkie Sense told me a huuuuuuge event was gonna take place so I was waiting for it." She smiled.
"Pinkie Sense...What in Equestria?" Drakken asked.
"Yeah! It tells me when somethings gonna happen!" Pinkie said with an even wider smile.
"...I'm just gonna smile and nod." Drakken said. "Nice to finally meet you directly Pinkie Pie." Twilight and the others just laughed. "Alright, you guys want to go in?" He asked. The crusaders just rushed through the door as the others nodded. "Well alight then."
They entered to see Luna lying down, smiling weakly. "Hello everypony." She said. Drakken took his place beside her on the bed and kissed her cheek. "Forever my guardian." She looked deep into his eyes. The others all smiled at the two. Nyx however remained behind the group. Luna looked at her. "Nyx...are you alright?"
The filly nodded, "It's just been a long day." She replied. "I'm glad you're ok, Luna."
"It'll take a lot more to hurt me." Luna said back. "It was dangerous to follow me though. You were very brave to do such a thing, Nyx." Drakken nodded in agreement.
"Never met a filly who was willing to just rush off to the rescue like that." He said, "You're friends are also brave. I was told the tried to do the same. It was because of them the guards were able to find the village...you five are an odd group. But you have my thanks for your bravery." Nyx looked down as the others all smiled. In her head all she could see was the death of that other alicorn.
After awhile the group dispersed from the room, except for Twilight who stayed to talk to Drakken.
"Drakken, I'm sorry I snapped at you about what happened...I've never...I've never actually seen somepony kill somepony else." She said.
"It's ok, Twilight. I understand it's not something that happens here. The land has been at peace for a long time." Drakken replied, "I come from a time where we were at war. I'm trained to fight and kill. And like I said, Nopony will ever hurt her and live."
"Hahaha..." Twilight laughed nervously, "Well I'm glad you're ok Princess. I'll leave you two alone."
"Goodnight Twilight." Luna said. "See you in the morning." Twilight left the couple alone to talk. "Drakken...you know I love you right?" She asked.
"Yes?" He replied with a raised eyebrow. "Why?"
"Because I don't want you to think I don't when I say this..." She said. Drakken cocked his head in confusion. "You need to learn to control your rage..."
"Ok...why are you telling me this?" He asked.
"Because I know how you are...and in this time you can't just kill ruthlessly. I agree Night Stalker was a casualty that had to happen, but you should have brought him here sp we could give him a trial and exterminate him accordingly." She said, "That young Alicorn is scarred from what you did...I know you're only protecting us, but we have to go about things differently now." Her only tone was of concern and Drakken knew it was for him. He smiled.
"Ok, love." He replied, "I'll learn to control myself. But only for you, nopony else." Luna kissed him.
"Thank you." She said. "I'm exauhsted...let's go to bed and leave this day behind us." Drakken nodded and laid his head over her neck. "Goodnight dragonbreed."
"May Erra grant you peaceful sleep, my dear."
Princess Celestia walked into Twilights room at her pupils summoning to talk about the future of Equestria. Celestia saw upon arrival Nyx asleep on Twilights bed and Twilight Sparkle herself up reading a book of old legends. The princess of the sun knew she was trying to find out all she could about Drakken's race.
"Twilight Sparkle." Celestia said, announcing her pressence.
"Princess!" She replied, running to her teacher with a smile. "I'm glad to see you...I was worried you may be upset with me."
"Twilight, I would never." Celestia spoke, "I asked you to do what was right and you did. Then you helped to save my sister."
Twilight smiled, "Well, I actually wanted to talk to you about her and Drakken."
"I'm listening." Celestia confirmed.
"Ok...Well Drakken seems so dark...but he's an Element of Harmony as well as Luna's right hand...Why? I'm just having a hard time trusting him." Twilight admitted.
"Ahhhh." Celestia said, "I understand your concern. Drakken is an odd sort to be sure. And he is...cold...at times. But you must understand he's the most trustworthy of ponies. I know you witnessed him kill that pony...That probably has you worried. He's not a murderer. Has he told you anything about himself? He's pretty open to a lot of his life."
"Yeah, he told me about some of his past. He was part of the Voken?" Twilight said.
Celestia nodded, "The Voken were trained to be able to judge and punish on spot. They were sworn defenders of the laws of the land, not just warriors. When he makes a call he knows what he is doing. I know killing is something we haven't experienced here for a long time, but you need to understand that it is neccessary at times. Drakken is a breed beyond our comprehension. In the future to come he will be our greatest ally." Twilight raised her eyebrow.
"What do you mean our future to come?" She asked.
"Twilight...there are dark days ahead for the land. I know not when but Drakkens arrival confirmed what my father told me long ago." Celestia was somber as she spoke.
"War will consume the land and only Drakken and Luna will be able to stop it. As well as the Elements of Harmony. You will come to depend upon his leadership and aid. It's a prophecy that came from long ago..."
"Why didn't you tell me?" Twilight asked.
"Because I believed the war had already happened. I thought Drakken was dead...I didn't think anything of it since we had been in peaceful times for so long." She admitted. "Something else I havn't told you about him...his Element. He is the Element of Love." Twilight started to laugh but saw Celestia was serious and she stopped.
"I'm not joking. Something you'll notice...he is not fueled by hatred. He only does what is right for those he loves. He loves our race...he loves Luna...he even loves you. He may never show any signs of it but he does. His only hope is to make this world perfect so ponies can live forever in peace. He will do anything to achieve that.
Even if it seems evil, he knows it must be done. Twilight...I want you to promise you will not speak of these things. The last thing we need is for ponies to worry. Right now you just need to be ready for anything. I don't know what it is...but something big is comming...When it does the world will depend on the Elements to stop it."
"...Ok..." She responded with hesitation. "I will be ready. I still have my doubts about things...but I trust you, princess." Celestia offered a soft smile.
"That's all I ask." Celestia said. "Now you should get some sleep. And don't worry. Drakken is your friend." The two embraced and said goodnight. As Celestia departed she looked at Nyx and mumbled a prayer for the filly.