Chapter 2

Aaaand welcome to another chapter of Quest for the Apple. Now this is where stuff gets interesting, also I have taking inspiration from a fic on which let's you use magic in the other world. Details will be in this chapter. Anyway let's begin.

I don't own MLP or AC. I do own Shooting Star.

After a long day of relaxation and training, Shooting Star and Twilight are chatting as they trot through the castle.

"So Shooting Star, how was the training?" Twilight asked.

"It actually went really well." Shooting Star replied. "I gave the guards a lot of helpful tips and got a little exercise. How about you? How was it with Cadance?"

"It was amazing, I have never felt so relaxed in my life. Although Cadance did ask some stuff concerning... us."

Shooting Star raised an eyebrow. "What stuff?"

Twilight was now blushing. "Well, she asked me how you were in *Ahem* in bed."

He fell flat on his face after that sentence, after he got up he was blushing just as much as Twilight. "W-what did you tell her?"

Her face was now as red as strawberries. "W-well I told her how you were rough and gentle at the same time a-and how you know all my sensitive spots."

His face was still red but Shooting Star now had a look of pride from that. "Well, never knew I could please you that much."

"Can we please change the subject?" Twilight asked. "Like about the Templars."

Their faces going back to normal, Shooting Star nodded. "Yes, but I don't see what we have to be concerned about. I mean, the only way they can easily take you and the others down is if they have this." Pulling the Apple out and showing it to her. "But to do that, they have to pry it from my cold, dead hooves."

Twilight shivered. "Please don't talk about that, I can't imagine what I would do if you died."

"Okay, I'll stop."

They both realized that they were in their room. Both of them marveled at the structure of the room until Twilight felt a pair of hooves wrap around her.

"Well, I have an idea what we can do." Shooting Star whispered into Twilights ear making her shiver. "Let's see if I live up to what you told Cadance."

Twilight smirked at this. "Yes." She thought. "Nopony else is around, this could be my chance."

She turned to face him and her eyes darkened with lust. "Alright then, let's go."

She pressed her lips against Shooting Star and both of them closed their eyes whilst moving their lips against each other. Shooting Star then rubbed his tongue on her upper lip begging for entrance which she eagerly complied. Both of them were now exploring each others mouth with their tongues, Twilight moaned at the sensation as Shooting Star now started kissing her neck.

"Oh Shooting Star." She moaned, she was now blushing and her wings were starting to stiffen, she jumped onto the bed and gestured for him to come with her. Shooting Star smirked and locked the door using his magic and jumped into bed.

Couple of hours later

Both of them collapsed on the bed, panting and sweating.

"Wow." Twilight panted. "It has been so long since we have done that."

Shooting Star nodded, also panting. "Yeah, good thing I put a sound proofing spell around us or else somepony would have heard us."

Twilight cringed at the thought of her big brother coming in to see what all the loud noise was. "That would be so awkward."

"No kidding. So did I live up to your expectations?"

Twilight giggled. "Oh yes, you passed with flying colours." She then yawned. "Wow, that took a lot out of me."

"Yeah me too." Shooting Star looked out of the window and saw it was starting to become evening. "Wow, we were at that for a while, it's almost evening."

Twilight shot up. "What? Oh no, it's almost dinnertime and we have the smell of sex all over us."

"Twi calm down, we still have half an hour left so we can prepare, you go in the shower first whilst I clean up round here."

Twilight nodded and galloped to the shower. Shooting Star then went and tidied up the room.

"Wow." He thought. "We knocked over a lot of stuff, I guess it is a good thing I put up that sound proofing spell after all."

Eventually he managed to put back everything where it belongs just as Twilight came out of the shower.

"Hurry up Shooting Star." She said. "We have fifteen minutes left."

Shooting Star nodded and went into the shower whilst Twilight went and brushed her mane. "I really hope nopony notices what we did."

She then smiled. "But that was amazing, and it was such a long time since we last did it." Shaking her head clear of her thoughts and continued to brush her mane and tail.

Shooting Star was also done but he was still wet in some places and it was time to get to the dining hall. "I'll just say it was because of the training I decided to have a shower."

Twilight nodded. "I hope they buy that. Now come on let's go." They both went galloping to the dining hall where Shining Armour, Cadance and Spike were seated.

"Where were you two?" Shining Armour asked. "I was looking all over for you for the past two hours."

Both of them blushed as they took a seat. "We... had a little training session."

Shining Armour raised an eyebrow. "Training session? For two hours?"

"Ahahaha." Twilight laughed nervously. "Nothing wrong with perfecting your skills right big bro?"

Both the unicorn and dragon looked at her weirdly before Shining Armour nodded. "Yes Twily as they say 'Practice Makes Perfect'."

Both of the alicorns breathed a sigh of relief. They bought it, but Twilight saw Cadance looking over with amusement in her eyes. Twilight gave her a look that said 'Don't tell'. Cadance smirked before nodding.

"So Shiny." Cadance asked. "How are the guards?"

Shining Armour smiled. "Thanks to Shooting Star, they are improving greatly. You know Shooting Star, I forgot to ask. How do you know your way around a blade so much?"

"I actually started training when I was six years old."

Cadance and Shining Armour gasped. "Isn't that a little too young?" Cadance asked as the food (And jewels) were being passed down.

Shooting Star shook his head. "My parents knew I was ready for training at a young age when they saw my 'Eagle Vision' ability."

Shining Armour tilted his head. "Eagle... Vision?"

Shooting Star scratched his head in thought. "How do I explain this? Well you know how ponies say they have a sixth sense?"

Both the Crystal prince and princess nodded. "Well I have a sense which let's me see the truth."

"The truth?"

Shooting Star nodded. "I can see what other ponies can't. Who is good and who is bad, clues and even scents."

"Wow, you are one strange pony."

"So I get told."

After dinner, both the lovers were now retreating to their bedroom (Much to Shining Armour and Spikes confusion but to Cadances amusement) since their little 'training session' took a lot of energy away from them.

Twilight yawned. "Wow, I'm beat."

Shooting Star nodded. "Yeah, me too. It has been a long day."

"Well, come to bed."

"In a minute." Shooting Star took his weapons off. "Just need to put these away." He placed them on a rack and placed the Apple on a pedestal.

He then climbed into bed with his marefriend and both of them were out like a light.

Time: 11:00pm

As the Crystal Empire was silent, a lone figure approached the castle, silently taking out the guards as he went. He looked around and saw a bunch of doors.

The figure growled. "Damn it, it could be in any one of these rooms."

He then started looking around the rooms, each time finding nothing until eventually he saw a glow coming from the end room.

The figure grinned evilly. "Finally, phase one of the plan is complete, next is to get the Apple."

The figure snaked into the room and silently creeped up to the pedestal. He was careful since there were two Assassins in the room. He saw the Apple on top of it and his eyes looked at it greedily. He took it off and the Apple glowed in his hooves. He slowly made his way out until his hoof made a small tap on the floor, any normal pony would not have heard it. Yeah, any NORMAL pony.

Shooting Stars eyes snapped open, since it was dark he couldn't see. So he activated his 'Eagle Vision' and saw a red glow holding a golden glow.

"Hey you!" Shooting Star yelled. The figure took off and Shooting Star grabbed the nearest weapon on the rack, which was his throwing knives.

"Halt, thief!" As he chased the thief throughout the castle, the figure tried throwing objects on the floor to slow down his pursuer. But Shooting Star just jumped over them and was confused by where the figure was galloping to.

"Where is he going?" Shooting Star thought. "I don't even recognise these parts anymore."

Realizing that the thief was heading through a door, he took a throwing knife with his mouth and threw it at the retreating figure. It hit home and it slowed the figure down, as he opened the doors Shooting Star tackled him, making the thief drop the Apple. It bounced across the room and was heading for a large mirror. Shooting Star cringed, bracing himself for the sound of shattering glass.

But it never came.

Shooting Star opened his eyes and was surprised when he saw the Apple just stick to the mirror but that surprise turned to shock when the Apple started sinking into the mirror, when it went fully in the glass rippled.

"What the heck?" Shooting Star said in disbelief. "How did- where did the Apple go?" But he soon got thrown across the room with a sore cheek. Looking up he saw the figure more clearly now.

He was an Earth Pony with a white coat and brown mane and he was grinning evilly at the Assassin. But it was his Cutie Mark that got the alicorns attention. It was a red cross, the mark of the Templars.

"The end is near for you, Assassin." The Templar said before jumping into the mirror.

Twilight then came in. "Shooting Star, what happened?"

"I really don't know, all I know is that the Apple went into that mirror."

Twilight had a look of shock. "But the portal doesn't open for another year and a half."

Shooting Star raised an eyebrow. "Portal?"

"I'll explain everything, but we need Princess Celestia here."

The next day

All the alicorns, Shining Armour and Spike were in the mirror room.

"So let me get this straight." Celestia started. "A Templar stole the Apple and went into the portal?"

Shooting Star nodded. "Yes, is this really the portal to the other world?"

Luna nodded. "Yes, and if this Templar went in there after the Apple, then that spells trouble for the inhabitants of this world."

"Then I'm going."

Celestia sighed. "Very well Shooting Star, then take Twilight and Spike with you. They know more about this world than anypony else here."

Twilight and Spike stood by his side. "I was going to go anyway."

Spike went on Shooting Stars back. "Me too."

Shooting Star had his weapons and his saddlebags whilst Twilight had her hidden blade and her saddlebags.

"Then take these with you." Celestia gave them three bands and the Element of Magic.

"What are these?" Twilight asked.

"Well based on what you told me Twilight about the other world not able to use your magic. Scientists invented these bands that was supposed to help non magic users use magic. It didn't work but it should work with you in the other world since you are both magic users" Celestia explained. "But since the magic there is so low, you have a limit on magic. You can only do on your own, slight levitation, magic shots and short teleportation. You have to combine your magic to use higher spells."

"Who's the third one for?" Shooting Star asked.

"Sunset Shimmer, I believe she can help the two of you."

Both of them nodded but they saw the portal was starting to become solid.

Shining Armours eyes widened. "Oh no, the portal is starting to close, hurry you three."

"Be careful." Cadance added.

Twilight nodded. "C'mon you two, let's go."

Both of the males nodded before jumping into the portal, as Twilight jumped in the glass became solid.

"Good luck, My Little Ponies." Celestia whispered.

As Spike opened his eyes, he looked around and saw that they were no longer in the Crystal Empire. He looked down and saw he had paws again.

"Great." Spike frowned. "I'm a dog again."

His eyes laid on two figures on the ground, one he recognised as Twilight and the other had yellow skin, white hair and was wearing jeans, black T-Shirt and a red hoodie as well as white shoes with black soles.

"Shooting Star, is that you?" Spike asked. He poked the figure with his nose and heard Shooting Star mumble.

"Twi, not now. Everypony is looking."

Spike looked disgusted, he did not want to know what happens between his sister and his friend when they are alone. Remembering one of the things he can do as a dog, he took a deep breath and let out a loud howl.

It worked as both Twilight and Shooting Star jumped up.

"Ah, what? Where's the fire?"

His eyes landed on Spike and his eyes turned to confusion.

"Spike, are you a dog?"

Shoting Star noticed the hands and wriggled them curiously, he then freaked out when he saw that the fingers wiggled. He tried to swat them away but to no avail. He was about to yell until Twilight grabbed his hands.

"Shooting Star, calm down."

He managed to calm down and looked all over himself. He noticed he no longer had his horn or his wings. He then stood up, anypony else may have trouble walking on their hind legs but Shooting Star was on his hind legs all the time when it came to fighting and free galloping. Twilight placed her hand on the base of the statue behind them and was shocked to find that her hand hit stone.

"Oh no." She gasped. "The portals closed."

Shooting Star scratched his head. "Maybe the Apple only opened it for a short time. If that's the case, then the Templar can open it anytime he wants if he gets the Apple. Let's see if we can find it."

Twilight nodded and the trio went to the school. As they were doing this Shooting Star was wobbling and swaying, he may be on his hind legs all the time but walking was a different story.

"You know Twilight." Shooting Star began as he took another wobbly step. "I have been through weird stuff in my life but this really takes the cake."

Twilight helped him along. "You'll get used to it, trust me."

As they finally got up to the top of the stairs, Shooting Star took out one of the bands. Meanwhile, Twilight was looking over her clothes in confusion.

"Something wrong Twi?"

Twilight shook her head. "Well, it's just that these are not the clothes I went back to the portal with last time I was here, how did I get them back?"

"Uuuuuh, I really don't know but how about we test out the bands?"

Realizing her question was stupid, she nodded and also took out a band. They placed it on their right hand and it started glowing, they felt a familiar energy flowing through them which is the energy from their magic and their Cutie Marks appeared on their hand.

"Wow." Twilight whispered.

"Wanna go for a test drive?"

"Sure." Twilight looked around looking for an object until her eyes landed on Spike. A devious smirk crossed her lipsas she pointed at Spike. Her hand glowed pink as Spike got enveloped by a pink aura and was lifted into the air.

"Hey! Put me down!" Spike yelled as he tried to get out of the bubble.

"It works." Twilight cheered.

She then saw shooting Star appear above her before crashing to the ground.

"Teleportation works too." He said lazily.

Twilight straightened. "No more fooling around we have to find the Apple."

"Guys wait."

The two humans looked at Spike. "You forgot about your scars."

They looked at each other and realized Spike was right. Both of their masking spells were gone and their scars were showing. Since a masking spell ws a high leveled spell, they can only cover a limited amount. Twilight decided to hide the scars on her arms and legs whilst Shooting Star decided to hide the scar on his eye.

With that done they walked into the school and Twilight decided to make a plan.

"Okay, me and Spike will check around the school and you ask Principal Celestia if she saw the Templar come here."

Shooting Star scratched his head. "Principal Celestia? Weird name for a Princess."

"Actually, she and Vice-Principal Luna are not the princesses here."

"Really? Who raises the sun and moon then?"

Twilight looked confused now. "I don't know, I guess I forgot to ask last time I was here, just follow the signs and you will meet her."

Shooting Star nodded and began looking for the Principal office whilst Twilight and Spike went the other way. Eventually he managed to find it after getting lost a couple of times. He knocked on the door and heard a voice.

"Come in."

He went inside and saw another one of those creatures who sounded like Celestia.

"How can I help you?" She turned around and frowned. "You're not supposed to wear props out of class, they go in the drama department."

"Props?" Shooting Star thought, she must have been referring to his weapons.

"They are actually mine." Shooting Star replied.

Celestia fowned. "In that case, I must confiscate them until further notice."

Shooting Star sighed and drew his sword and placed it on the table. "Keep them safe okay?"

Celestias eyes widened. "T-this is real."

"I'm not done." He placed his bow, throwing knives and tomahawk inn front of a shocked Celestia.

Regaining her composure, Celestia spoke. "Are you new here? I don't believe I have seen you around before."

Shooting Star shook his head. "Yes, but that's not why I'm here. I actually want to ask you a question?"

Celestia nodded. "Go on?"

"Did you see somepony around here with a silver ball?"

Celestia looked at him in shock. "S-somepony?"

Shooting Star tilted his head. "Something wrong?"

"No, no. To answer your question, yes I did see a man walking around the school grounds with a silver ball."

"Did he have a symbol on him? More specifically, a red cross?"

"Yes."

Shooting Stars head dropped down. "No, I'm too late."

"Is there something wrong?"

Shooting Star was now talking to himself. "I need to get it back , if he has it this world AND Equestria is in danger."

Celestias eyes widened but played cool. "Does that ball belong to you?"

"Well, technically yes but I found it in a temple."

He went to leave and Celestia continued to speak. "Well, I'll tell you if we see the man again. Was there anything else?"

Shooting Star shook his head. "No Grazie (Thank you) just keep my weapons safe okay?"

"He kows Italian, yet his accent sounds Scottish." Celestia thought. She then nodded. "Well if you need anything else, my door is always open."

As she closed the door, she went over to her desk and placed her hands in her head.

"He sounds just like Twilight Sparkle, saying these pony versions of words and he mentioned 'Equestria'. Could he be from the same world as Twilight?"

She reached into her drawers and pulled out some cupcakes, she always eats sweets when she is stressed out. She took one out and bit into it.

"If that's the case, is Twilight here as well? What reason could they be to be here? Has it something to do with that man? Ah, I'll have to put it asie for now."

As she ate her cupcake she tried to forget about the whole meeting but her eyes saw the weapons on her desk.

"Those are real." She thought. "Why does he have so much? This day just keeps getting more confusing."

With Shooting Star and Twilight

"Shooting Star!" Twilight called out. "Any luck?"

Shooting Star shook his head. "We are too late Twilight, he got away with the Apple."

"Oh no." She put her hands to her mouth. "So what do we do now?"

Shooting Star sighed. "Normally, I would suggest going after him but I don't know this world and I doubt you know much either, plus I don't even know if the brotherhood exists here. We could be at this alone Twi."

Twilight held his hands and looked into his eyes. "We will get through this, I promise."

"It's not just that Twi, he can easily kill you now that he has the Apple."

Twilight frowned. "Now if I know Templars, they would not just attack straight away, they hide for a while plotting."

She then smirked. "And even if they kill me, I'm not going down without a fight."

Shooting Star smiled. "That's my girl."

She then pressed her lips on Shooting Star and the both of them had a little moment kissing, Spike gagged and shielded his eyes from the display.

Unknowest to the trio, someone was looking at them from a corner, the figures blue eyes were wide with surprise.

I believe this is a good stopping point, anyway they are in the human world now and it seems someone else know who they are here. But who has blue eyes? I can name a few, can you? Anyway join in next to see what they plan to do since they have no idea where the Templar is.

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