Chapter 6: Blaze, You Have Some Explaining To Do

We headed to a local diner after the fiasco of the tickets for the Grand Galloping Gala. We got a booth that will seat all eight of us and placed our orders. As we waited for the food both Rarity and Twilight were giving me the look like I have some explaining to do. Sure enough, "So, Blaze, care to explain your new ability to us? Twilight asked. The other girls that don't know were giving me a confused look.

"Knew you would like the download on it. Well, allow me to explain and please don't interrupt." They all nodded. "So Rarity, Twilight, and Spike have seen me use another one of my abilities I tried out today. This one gave me the ability to fly."

"WHAT THE BUCK! HOW CAN AN EARTH PONY FLY?" Rainbow yelled.

"I WAS GOING TO EXPLAIN IF YOU DON'T INTERRUPT!" I shouted back. She crouches lower in her seat knowing I was going to explain. "I am sorry for yelling, but I did ask not to be interrupted. May I continue?" Rainbow nodded sheepishly. "Now then, this flight ability does not use chakra to make it happen. I have another energy force inside me that is called ki. Ninjutsu is more for defense, stealth, and sometimes offensive. It uses chakra that is made from physical and spiritual energy within the body. The other source of energy inside of me is called ki and that is primarily used for offensive. That is correct Twi, my ki is really for fighting. The only ability that is not directly fighting is being able to fly. I will show it to you other girls this another time."

"So, how is ki energy used in fights?" Twilight asked.

"The type of attacks is based upon throwing or launching energy balls at your enemy and can be destructive. I can regulate how much ki to use depending on what I want to do. I have better control over it in my human form so I won't be showing any of that till later." They all nod of wanting to see that.

Our food arrives and the girls decide to talk more about the Gala. I quietly ate my food and listen to all their plans. It will be a night they will never forget. We paid for the meal, except that they paid for mine since I'm broke. I really need to get a job when I get my human form back. We left the diner to head to bed. "So, girls, who am I going to be sleeping with tonight?"

"I suggest you come with me seeing you will need to meet with the Princess before she introduce you to the town in your human form. The event is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, about the time your spell should end." Twilight said.

"That makes sense. So I will see you girls tomorrow then. Let's go Twi as I am tired enough to sleep standing."

"Bye girls. I have a stallion to get to his own bed before he collapses on the road." They giggle at that and separate to go to their homes. I followed Twilight to the library with Spike. We go inside and close the door.

"So where will I be sleeping tonight, my own bed, your bed, on the couch, or on the floor?"

She blushes at one of the comments. "I have a guest bedroom upstairs that you can use until you get your own place."

"Thanks Twi. Oh, can you help bring my backpack and sword up to the room as well? I can't really grab it in this form without ripping it."

"Not a problem. I am still holding your word that you are going to show me that fancy device that has tons of information." She uses her magic and brings the items to the room and sets them at the foot of the bed.

"I have not forgotten Twi. You will probably get a brain overload with the amount of knowledge in there. Goodnight Twi. See you in the morning. Oh can you tell me where your bathroom is? I would like to freshen up"

"Night Blaze and it is the next door on the right." She leaves the room and closes the door.

I am glad I was able to save Twi from the headache that would have happened in the TV show. Alter 30 minutes of figuring out how, I finally was able to get my new gi off without ripping it. I headed to the bathroom to take a shower after today's excursion. I head back to my room and climbed under the covers and fall quickly asleep.

The next morning, I woke up again before dawn. Looks like this will probably be the norm for me. I quietly put on my gi with less effort as it was taking it off. I exited the room and made my way downstairs and outside. Once outside, I started my morning jog to the hill to do some more training. I did the stretches and then the basic training on my back hoofs. After 1-1/2 hours of training, I made my way back to the library. I entered and see both of them have not woken up. Well, might as well get some breakfast.

In the kitchen, I made my way to the pantry and fridge to see what was available. Let's see what we can make. Ah, I have the ingredients for some chocolate chip pancakes. I will need to see if I can hold a spatula first. I got on my hind legs and first tried to see if I could open the pan cabinet. Using a front hoof, I started to try to open with it like I had a stub hand. No such luck. How in the world do ponies use their hoofs as hands? Maybe it is natural to them to how they grab things with their hoofs. I just need to figure out the technique. I started to focus chakra to the hoof like I was going to climb the walls or stand on ceilings. I touched the door and pulled it open. It worked! I tried it on all the other drawers and cabinets. They opened for me as well. So the ponies must have a passive chakra sense in order to hold onto objects, open things, and use their hoofs like hands.

Now that is taken care of, I gathered the ingredients and cooking utensils to make the pancakes. Mixed up the batter, turned on the stove without catching on fire, and started pouring the batter into the pan. I soon hear movement upstairs. Looks like the sleepyheads are awake. I continue to cook when Spike comes into the kitchen and said, "What smells delicious?"

"One of my favorite kind of pancakes, chocolate chip. Did my cooking wake both of you?"

"It sure did. Hope you made enough."

"I made enough for seconds. Go and crab a table and I will bring the plates over." He does so very quickly as Twilight enters the room and joins him at the table. "It took me a while to get started, because I am not used to holding things with hoofs, but I found a way with my chakra control." I said as I finished up cooking and carried over a plate in each fore hoof walking on my back hind hoofs. I placed them down in front of them and went to grab mind when I see it in a magical hold floating to a spot on the table. "I can see how unicorns don't have an issue with holding items. Their levitation magic makes it easy."

"In case you're wondering, all ponies have a passive ability of magic to be able to hold items with their hoofs. I am surprised you don't." Twilight said in-between bites.

"I was not originally a pony and there is no magic on my planet. That is why we went the science path to develop items to make our lives easier, sometimes."

"Why did you say sometimes?"

"Not everything humans made was a good thing. I don't feel comfortable talking about it right now. I will explain later when I have had a chance to best describe it. Oh, and until further notice, please don't go snooping through my bag. I have my reasons and they fall under the same subject."

"I understand Blaze and respect your wish. I shall not go looking through your bag. Pinkie Promise." She then says the words to it and my brony knows no one ever breaks those unless they want to deal with an angry Pinkie.

We finished eating and they thanked me for making the delicious pancakes. Twilight said she will clean the dished and insisted on it. I wasn't going to argue with her about that. Once done, she came into the library where I was reading another book, this time on the different creatures in Equestria. "Seeing we have some time before we have to meet with the Princess before she introduce you to the town, how about you show me and the other girls your flying skill. Do realize though, Rainbow will probably want to race you." Twilight said.

"Sounds like a plan to me. It will give me more practice time to gain better control. The only time I have actually used it was when I was meditating at Rarity's yesterday. The next time was in the real world when I saved you and Spike from the ticket mob. Where are we going to meet them?"

"How about we meet them in the park. There is plenty of space for you to fly around."

"Then let's get going. Spike, do you want to come too?"

"As long as I can stay on the ground, sure. I would love to see if somepony is able to keep up with Rainbow Dash, if not even beat her. I will go and gather the others and meet you there." Spike said.

We left the library and Spike ran off to get the others. Twilight and I walked casually to the park so we did not have to wait for the others for too long. It was a nice day with few clouds being placed overhead by the Pegasus . I tried to see if Rainbow Dash was up there, but I did not see any rainbow trail she would normally leave. We arrived at the park and only waited a few minutes for everypony else to show up. Rainbow had it in her eye the look of saying prove it.

"Ok everypony, as I said yesterday, I have another energy source called ki and that is primarily used for offensive skills. The only true thing I can do in this pony form as I found out yesterday was being able to fly. If everypony would stand back, I will not demonstrate." They all backed up and waited as I gathered the necessary energy to let me float off the ground. I forced it below and started hovering. Fluttershy, Pinkie, Applejack, and Rainbow just had their mouths wide open as looking astonished at this feat. "I told you I can fly Rainbow. The only thing is I can pretty much do basic things for now. You can still out perform me in maneuvers and tricks."

"But of course. I am the best flyer and the fastest in Equestria. So, Blaze, let's see how fast you can fly. Care for a race?"

Oh, if she only knew how fast some of the DBZ fighters can move. "I'm up for it. But let's make a bet on it, to make it more interesting. If you win, I will do whatever you want for the next week, and that is anything. If I win, you teach me all the flight maneuvers you know. Do we have a deal?" I hold my hoof out to do a hoofshake.

"Oh this is so on! You got a deal! Be prepared to be humiliated!" We shook hoofs and got ready.

"Here is the course. We will fly to Canterlot to the highest tower of the castle. Loop around it and return here. Simple enough?"

"Deal! See you at the finish line the next day!"

"Twi, can you tell us when to go and time us?"

"Sure." Twilight said. Rainbow and I got into starting positions on the ground. Her wings ready to flap and my ki ready to be released. "On your marks. . . Get set. . . GO!"

Dash was first off the line, but I was right behind her. She was flying near her top speed and I was able to keep up. I can see Canterlot getting close. We made our way to the highest tower and looped around it. I yell to Dash, "Is this all you got? I thought you can break the sound barrier."

"Then eat my rainbow dust!" She increases her speed and does the sonic rainboom.

That is very beautiful. Too bad I have to win the race. I increased my ki output and also break the sound barrier. I soon caught up to Dash as she looks surprised. "No, you can eat my afterburner!" I yelled. I pushed more out and broke the sound barrier again. I was flying so fast, it felt great. I saw the finish line and broke the tape going across it. I stopped and landed behind the girls. Rainbow Dash crosses the finish line a few minutes later and lands in front of her friends, out of breath.

"How (breath) in (breath) Equestria (breath) did you (breath) beat me (breath)?"

They all turned and looked at me with a surprised look on their faces. "What? I am surprised as you all are. I knew I might have a chance, but I never realized how strong my ki was. I don't think I was at my max speed." They all drop their mouths open from what I just said. Twilight, Fluttershy, and Applejack fell over from fainting. "Guess we should try and wake them before I continue." The others nodded and started to try and wake them.

After a half an hour, they started to regain consciousness. We moved them under a nearby tree to get them into some shade. They looked around to recall where they were and then looked at me with the same surprised look. "You three have a nice nap?" I said as I leaned against the tree trunk.

"What in tarnation did you say again?" Applejack asked.

"Well, before you three fainted, I said that speed I was going did not feel the max I could do."

"How fast were you going anyway?" Twilight asked.

"Well, breaking the sound barrier requires a speed of Mach 1. I don't know the exact speed, but I was going at least Mach 2." They all dropped their mouth open again, but nopony fainted. "Look, I don't know the exact science in how I was able to do it. The fact is I am not actually a pony so Rainbow Dash is still the fastest Pegasus in Equestria. I am a human with strange abilities that I am still figuring out. I am a human freak that is more than likely the last of his species."

I started to walk off. "Wait darling! We don't think you are a freak. We are your friends and do care about you. You just startled us. That is all." Rarity said. "Can you explain the last thing you said about maybe being the last of your species?"

"I rather not talk about it at the moment. It's a sensitive subject I am not ready to talk about. I will meet everypony before the rally at the library. I just need some time alone to do some thinking." Before they could stop me, I flew off and made my way to the top of a nearby mountain. I sat on top to do some meditating.

Can I really tell them about the real me? Will they still accept me for not being true to myself? There are so many things that could happen that I am getting a headache from thinking about them. I really want to tell them. I was nothing back on Earth and here, they all like me. I have friends.

"Something troubling you Blaze?" I snap out of my meditation. I looked around and see Princess Celestia.

"How did you find me?"

"Twilight sent me a letter stating you flew off after stating you are more than likely the last of your species. I used my magic to detect your energy and teleported here. Mind telling me what is troubling you?"

"I knew I would have to tell you how I came here and about my powers sooner or later. Just coming with the words to get the correct reaction so I will still be liked is hard to do."

"Your friends do care about you and are currently worried. Whatever you tell them, they still will care about you. You have been helpful to your friends and they want to help you during this time. Now let's head back so we can introduce you to the town."

"Sure. Let's fly back so I can get some more practice in."

"I would like that and to see how you actually fly. Twi tried to explain to me in her letter, but I think she was missing some things."

We flew back at a gradual pace as I explained to her about my ki energy and what it can be used for. Even she had a surprised look on her face when I told her how I beat Rainbow and broke the sound barrier twice. We landed outside the library and made our way inside. The mane 6 and Spike were in there with worried looks on their faces. They really care about me. I can't believe I was worried they would not accept me. They looked up and saw me at the doorway. All their frowns disappeared and they ran and tackled me to the ground outside. Ugh, so much affection. "I am sorry for making you gals worried about me. Just never had best friends care about me so much."

"I am glad you are feeling better and know that whenever you're ready to talks about that thing, know that we will still feel the same way about you no matter what." Twilight said.

"That's right sugarcube. You have new friends who care about your well being." Applejack said.

"We don't care about who you were in your world, darling. You are here with us and we are happy you somehow came here." Rarity said.

"The joy you brought to my animals show you are a very good human and I am happy to be your friend." Fluttershy said.

"The pranks you have pulled have been the best I have ever seen and everypony has enjoyed them. I can't wait to see your next one. Also, I always do my best to turn my friend's frown upside-down so if you are ever gloomier, come and see me and I will cure that frowny face right off." Pinkie Pie said.

"I am glad I met you and know that I will be training harder now I know somepony out there is faster than me. So plan on us having a rematch soon. I am also glad you came here and keep on helping us when it is needed." Rainbow Dash said.

"Even though we have not hung out that much yet, I look forward to hanging out with you and to some guy stuff." Spike said. "I can only take this girly stuff so much." He whispers into my ear.

"As you can see Swift Blaze, you have great and wonderful friends that truly care about you. You no longer need to hide about your past from us. We will understand whatever you say and accept it as who you are." Princess Celestia said.

"Thank you, everypony. I am deeply touched. I will tell you soon about my past, but today is not the day. I know now that I should tell you the truth about me, I just need time to get my thoughts together. Hope you understand."

"Of course we do." They all said.

"Now this is taken care of for the moment, how about we introduce me to Ponyville?"

"When are you going to be turned back to a human?" Princess Celestia asked.

"I think the spell ends around 3pm."

"That is when the ceremony starts. I think the citizens will defiantly be surprised when you change back."

"Question, will I be in pain when it happens as I change back as I was when I changed into a pony?"

"More than likely." Twilight said.

"That was really painful. I want to warn you ahead of time I might be yelling some bad words you might not understand."

"Then shall we hold off the event till you change back?"

"I think it would be best. That way I don't tarnish the minds of any young ponies. Also, I don't want you to hear them also so I am going to head down to the basement to meditate until the change happens. Please don't come down when you hear yelling. I will come back up in my human form. I might as well take Rarity's gi off so I don't destroy it as I change."

"We all understand. I shall inform the mayor that we are going to delay the introduction ceremony." Princess Celestia said.

"Thank you. I shall see everypony in a few hours." I headed downstairs and started to meditate. Let's see what we should do before we transform. Hmm, for safety, I am not going to practice any ki so I don't destroy anything in the real world. I think I shall review the Ninjutsu that would be useful to me. So I spent the next couple hours going over different style trying to figure out which one will suit me. I did not go into the elements styles yet because I needed to see what my body is natural towards.

All of a sudden, I am jolted out of the meditation by serious pain. "AHH MOTHERFUCKING JACKSASS! NOT HOW I LIKE TO WAKE FROM MEDITATING! SON OF AN ASS RAPING BITCH!" I continue to yell and curse as my bones rearrange back to of a human body. Feeling your bones stretch, compress and on fire is what it feels like. After fifteen minutes, the change is complete. I continue to lie on the floor as the pain was still intense. Half an hour later, the pain subsided enough so I can move enough without keeling over. I make my way upstairs to let them know I am ok.

I opened the basement door and see some of the mane 6 were playing games while the others were chatting away about something. "I'm baaaccckkkk." All of them look over with happy faces to see me back to normal. "I hope none of you heard what I was saying as I was changing back."

"I placed a sound proofing spell around the basement so no sound could escape. We heard nothing." Twilight said.

"I am glad. So where is the Princess?"

"I am right here." The Princess said as she came in walking in from the outside. "Just got done talking with about delaying the intro ceremony as well as some other business. It is good to see you are back to your human form again."

"It feels good to be in my original body again. You have no idea how much I missed my fingers." I said as I wave them about.

"I take it you are ready for me to introduce you to Ponyville?"

"One sec, want to try something out." I quickly did the Ninjutsu transform back to my pony form. "Rarity, mind helping me get my gi on?"

She levitated my clothes to me and placed them on me. "There you go darling. Now why did you want to put your gi on when you are going to be going back human."

"I shall tell you if this works. And sorry ahead of time if it doesn't." I release my transform and I see I am back to my human body wearing my original gi. The other one is nowhere in sight. "That proves part of it. Now for the second part." I changed back and see Rarity's gi is now on me. "And that proves my idea."

"Mind telling us what ya talking about sugarcube?" Applejack asked.

"Gladly, you see when I changed into my form, I just thought of being my pony me. And I changed into what I last looked like. My theory was I was not doing a normal transform. I believe it was a shadow transform. The transformation is almost realistic and has everything that form has. That is why I wanted to put my gi on Rarity made. It first proved the point when I changed back and the clothing was not torn up all over me. Finally when I changed back, my pony form was still wearing the gi. It proves my point this is a shadow transformation and is stored in my mind as it looked last time it came out. A real pony body instead of an illusion that can be easily removed. I will be using this more and I won't cry out in pain when I change."

"That is very interesting about all this Ninjutsu. You keep on surprising us with new, how should I say it, spells? Is there going to be an end to them?" Twilight asked.

"Sorry to tell you Twi, but I am still learning them as I go. My meditation time helps me organize my thoughts and recall some of the jutsu training I learned as a child. I could not do it at the time as my chakra was not existent at the time."

"So shall we get going to the ceremony? I hate to keep everypony waiting." Princess Celestia said.

"I'm ready. Let's get going."