The group dissolved into choas, as Applejack and Twilight jumped infront of FlutterShy and Rarity, who both nearly fainted from shock. Rainbow Dash, who, though terrified of what the sniper just said, stood her ground and and offensive pose. Luna, Armor, and "Cadenza" simply stared in shock, though Celestia started shouting and applying magic weight to the pistol.
Though the his Ludgermorph was steadily gaining weight, Head Hunter managed to keep it level with Rainbow Dash's head. Several tense minutes pasted. When Head Hunter felt he could lift his pistol no more, he lowered it and simply said, "I will speak only to Princess Luna. Privately."
"You mean to get my sister alone in her chambers, you foul creature?" Celestria was nearly, but not quite, at a shouting level again.
"Please quite your voice, my sister. I can handle myself. I will speak to him." To Head Hunter. "Please, come this way."
...
Head Hunter sat for a while facing Luna in her private chambers. He needed the silence to gather his thoughts, to figure out what was going on. Luna, on the over hand, became bored, and went over to her window.
Finally, Head Hunter felt he needed answers. "What year is it?"
Luna turned back toward him. "Almost two years after my freedom from Nightmare Moon. A thousand years after the defeat of King Sombra. Two years after the departure of the Harmonic Warriors. Six years since-"
"Did you just say 'departure of the Harmonic Warriors?"
Luna tilted her head. "Yes, why?"
Head Hunter got up and started pacing.
"If the Harmonic Warriors are gone, but SHE is still alive... And you do not know who I am... Then that must mean..." He stopped dead in his tracks. "The Bloody pony did it. I went back in time!"
Luna's face contorted in confusion and wonder. "Back in time? How is that possible?"
"I... I don't know. But that does not matter now." Head Hunter resumed pacing. "I am not a scientist, but I do know from many stories, movies, and other sources that I should be careful. There are tales of people going back in time to try and fix things, yet end up with terrible effects. One story says a man brought the end of the world, another his own death. I should be careful."
"Well, in that case, what can you tell me?" Luna sat back down on a cushion.
"Well, my name is... Tyson. I... Work for you. In fact, I am unoffically sworn to you." He shrugged. "Sort of."
"Sworn to me an me alone?" The Princess seemed surprised by this.
"Yes... In that time in the future, your sister was not... Trusted? No. She was not... Herself. Please, don't ask." He stopped and stood infront of Luna.
"Well, in that case, I need you do sware to me officially. I have something for you to do now." She stood. "But sware to me first."
"Very well." He cleared his throat. "Princess Luna, I sware myself to you in this land. Your word in my command so long as I am among ponies. What do you need of me, ma'lady?"
"Shrewd. I like that. Shining Armor and Princess Cadnce are getting married soon. I would like to attend, but I am... Absent during the day, and on guard duty at night. Canterlot has been... An adjustment. I need you to be my official replacement."
"Of course, ma'lady. If I may, a request? I need my weapons back. Do not worry, I will store them in a safe, hidden place...sss. Places."
"Well... If you believe it is necessary, I will see what I can do for my... Private Citizen?" She started to walk out.
"Thank you, ma'lady..."