Friendship is Magic:Equestrian Heroes
Chapter 102: How Far They've Come!
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Naruto x Rarity x Twilight x Fluttershy x Applejack x Pinkie Pie x Rainbow Dash x Ditzy x Luna x ? x ?
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Inner thoughts, Text read, Italics used to represent characters speaking in different language.
Demonic rage, Demonic characters, Kurama Speak
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Story Start
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On a stone platform stood seven figures. Ponies. Bipedal intelligent creatures that features showed the race they hailed from.
Earth Ponies for their mighty strength and ability to grow crops.
Unicorns that can freely channel and use magic.
Pegasi, winged fliers who controlled the weather.
And finally Alicorns a mixture of all three and the ruling goddesses of the nation of Equestria.
In the middle of the line of ponies was one Uzumaki Naruto, former Seventh Hokage of the Land of Fire and outside denizen to this world. Once a human a fight with a creature known as Shadow Fright had saw to it that he was sent on a one way trip to this realm. Ever since then he had lived and started a new life in this world where he found family, friends, and love.
The orange fur pony watched as members of his herd were completing their test.
Twilight Sparkle leaped from pillar to pillar as she fired with pinpoint precision the mobile targets launched into the air. With incredible speed she cleared the course.
"Excellent Twilight." The speaker was a Unicorn mare. Russet colored hair, gold eyes, and honey colored mane and tail. She like the other five who stood behind Naruto wore civilian clothing that made it easier for her to stand in. This was Sweet Blitz a talented spell caster.
Applejack was leaping from tree to tree without laying a single step on the ground. Her masterful control of her muscles allowed her to do amazing feats.
"Your control has improved Applejack." This time the speaker was by far the tallest of the assembled ponies. A stallion earth pony wearing a muscle shirt and workout pants. A pale yellow-brown pony with taupe colored mane and tail. This was Heavy Back.
Rarity was using her ribbons to slice through rocks that were being launched at her by Naruto copies. Finally making through the gauntlet of pelted rocks she weaved and danced around the ones that attacked her with ease.
"Your natural grace will carry you far." Lady Jewel Styles was well renown by anypony who considered themselves a lover of fashion and jewelry. An agent of the crown who retired and pursued an interest in fashion after a mission had gone wrong. Jewel Style, a unicorn, wearing a colorful green dress that went along with the jewelry she was wearing.
Pinkie Pie proceeded to speed across a plot of land with patches of land erupting seconds after she crosses. Leaping into the air she pulls a frying pan out of the tree and shatters the training dummy at the end of the course with one blow. Suddenly ambushed by clones she began fighting them off.
"Excellent Miss Pie your reaction times have approved." The speaker this time was an earth pony mare. She was dressed in a plain white tank top with a long flowing red skirt. Her features were that of a tangerine colored mane and tail with her fur being that of a lemon colored. She was a bit on the leaner side as far as earth ponies go. This was Quick Step.
Rainbow Dash was flying through a series of rings with nimble precision. Coming to a near instant stop she landed on the ground before extending her right wing and cutting the training dummy on the ground in having.
"You've made improvements kid." The fifth of the speakers was a Pegasus mare, one of the older ones among the others. Her coat was that of a brilliant light gold long with having fiery lemon colored eyes. Her Mane was that of a light orange with light brilliant amber stripes. This was Captain Sunfire, one of the Wonderbolts former captains, currently retired.
Fluttershy was being rushed by copies as well, but instead of physically attacking them she used a combination of either redirecting their attacks or dodging them all together. Once she got through them she began working through a simulation of using the supplies of her bag to begin mending the injuries on the body that was placed.
"Your focus is remarkable as always." The last of the ponies and on the older side as well was also a Pegasus mare with hot pink mane and tail, white coat, and wearing a fuschia and white sundress. This was Light Heart.
These six ponies, these six protectors acted as teachers in areas Naruto couldn't. They were to see to it that the elements would grow strong enough for the trials ahead of them.
These six mares had seen so much growth since they had met the Protectors all those weeks ago.
Sweet Blitz had knocked loudly on the door again. What was taking so long?
A mare's voice called from inside. "Just a minute!" There was a brief magenta flash from the windows of the library. Sweet Blitz raised her eye in interest.
A moment later, the door was opened by a demure, well-groomed lavender unicorn. She was wearing a sleeveless white tank top and a pair of jeans.
"Hello!" Twilight Sparkle greeted with a smile. "Are you the guard that Princess Celestia sent to train me?"
"Guard?" Sweet Blitz asked with a chuckle. "I guess you can say that. I am Sweet Blitz, but call me Blitz. May I come in Miss Sparkle?"
"Of course!" She stepped back to admit her in. "Do you have a place to stay because I can fix you up in the spare bedroom?"
"You do not have to worry about that Miss Sparkle, my associates and I will be living in Captain Uzumaki's dwelling. I heard he had done some recent renovations in it."
"Oh of course," She had forgotten about that. Naruto had made mentions of fixing up his home with plans to sell it. He had mentioned he wanted to build a home from the scratch up for his herd with the help of his herd. Essentially staying with whatever member he was spending that day with.
"We are to act as your teachers and guards if Captain Uzumaki is indisposed. We are to blend in with the inhabitants and only step in if you are in a situation you can't handle yourselves. Captain Uzumaki made a strong point that you won't be stronger or gain experience if you have a safety net on standby at all times."
Twilight chuckled. Since Naruto had chosen the Everfree for their training ground that sounded much like him. She wondered how the others were getting along with their new teachers?
"Miss Dash while the enthusiasm is something I am used to can you please settle down."
When her daughter told her about a Pegasus capable of doing the Sonic Rainboom this was not what she was expecting. The girl was a bit of a fangirl and that usually never ended well.
Seeing the Pegasus deflate a bit the older mare let out a sigh. It was time to change the subject. "So, what is your level of wingpower?"
"Well, I have a wing power of fifteen last time I had it examined."
Sunfire fell into Stunned silence. A wing power of fifteen? She had trained for most of her career to get up to that level, her maximum being fifteen point five. The average Pegasus winged power ranged from eight to ten with trained Athletes training to get there's to the twelve or thirteen range.
One thing for sure. Training this kid might be interesting after all.
Quick Step made way towards a bakery that looked to be made of gingerbread. 'So this is where the bearer of Laughter lives?'
A flash of movement in the corner of her eye caught her attention. She turned, but saw nothing but a few passersby walking to and by. 'Must be my imagination.'
A pair eyes watched the mare. A pink hand reached out from a pile of haybales, grabbing an apple from a nearby basket. It retreated to its owner with a rustle, shortly followed by a soft munching.
New pony sighted. Bait has been set. Awaiting further action.
Placing her hand on the doorknob it had swung ajar. She found that the bakery was dark. She knew it was early, but didn't businesses like this start early to get everything prepared? The room was so dark she didn't notice a blue of pink zip past her.
The door then shut slam behind her. "What the…."
The lights turned on to reveal the room completely decorated with bright streamers, colorful banners, and balloons. Party games and favors were littered all around. Cakes, donuts, fritters, pies, cupcakes, and eclairs were all heaped on a small table, covered in plastic wrap.
"What in Celestia's name is this?"
"Hello, new friend!"
She then turned to see Pinkie standing in the far corner, waving with an innocent smile. A massive cannon with a shiny red button stood beside her.
"Is that a…"
"WELCOME TO PONYVILLE!" Pinkie smashed the button.
A small stream of confetti jettisoned out from the chimney of Pinkie's house, gently fluttering to the ground. The accompanying, muted explosion caused a few nearby pedestrians to stop momentarily, but they continued on their business a few seconds later after shaking their heads in knowing amusement.
Light Heart had found herself surprised that someone so gentle was one of the bearers of Harmony. She had heard rumors and stories circling around the events of that night and she couldn't imagine somepony so gentle being in the midst of it.
Then again she couldn't imagine somepony treat a full grown bear like it was a cuddly puppy either. If only the dear wasn't such a soft speaker maybe they could have a conversation of some sorts.
Jewel Style had been everything Rarity had been hoping for in more. Inviting her into her home Rarity sat opposite of the refined mare as they enjoyed tea.
How nice it was to drink tea with somepony with excellent posture, no slurping and knew of tea etiquette as well as hers.
"It has been some time since I have had the pleasure of enjoying proper tea."
Rarity tittered. "Think nothing of it, Miss Styles. First impressions are rather important, after all."
"Too true," she replied. "And if I might be so bold, my first impressions of you are that you're a mare of expensive taste who values fashion and beauty. Am I wrong?"
"Well, this is a dress boutique," Rarity said, showing the slightest hint of pride. "As the proprietor, I'd think it odd if I didn't."
Both of them shared a laughed. "You and I are of a rate breed Miss Rarity. Proper ladies who can fight that is. There are those who like to believe they can reach the ceiling, but most can never bring themselves to go through the work ethic that would require it."
"Most proper ladies do not find themselves on the end of savage beasts, criminals, or possessed goddess. I wish to say I have had enough excitement for one life time but something tells me that I will not be getting off so easy."
"I look forward to teaching you the skills that you will need to ease the burden of what is to come."
Rarity gave her a warm smile. "I look forward to it as well."
Applejack sighed as she stood in front of the barn, hitched up to a cart full of farming tools. She'd been up for a few hours taking care of the animals and was just about to head out to the fields were her guess had finally arrived.
She eyed the tall stallion, addressing him after he introduced himself.
"It's mighty nice to meet ya, Mr. Heavy Back. Now, if'n you don't mind me gettin' straight to the point, I gotta be askin' something. My understanding is that ya are to teach me combat and make sure I don't get foalnapped or nothin', right?"
"That is correct." Heavy Back answered. "I am to avoid interfering with your daily activities unless an emergency is to occur."
She sized up the stallion. He was taller than her and well built. If his coat and features were different he could possibly pass for an Apple. "And ya got a place to stay?"
"I do if that is what you're worrying about."
"Whatcha know about farmin'?"
"I worked on my granduncles farm for a few summers as a colt."
Well he didn't look like a snob or soft. She figures she could give him a fair chance to see what she could learn from him.
The six of them had indeed come far since their training began. While they still had a ways to go they would be capable of defending themselves now.
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