Guardian Chap 6

by ~Sunjian54

The Equestrian Guardian

Chap 6

David's heart was pounding in his chest as Princess Celestia led him and Twilight down a long hallway to another door. As they approached, Celestia turned around and smiled at both of them. "This is the Royal Library where all of Equestria's greatest writings are kept. Twilight you may look around to your heart's content. I need to speak to David in private." She said with a smile. "Of course your majesty." Twilight said as the doors opened to a gigantic room filled with books and scrolls. Twilight immediately took off into the depths of the Library while Celestia led David toward a small table arranged for what appeared to be a tea party. David's gentlemanly instincts kicked in as he pulled Princess Celestia's chair out for her so she could sit down. "My, what a gentleman." She remarked as she took a seat across from where David was to sit. As he sat down, a cup full of piping hot tea was set in front of him on a ceramic saucer. "Please enjoy, it's the finest tea in all of Canterlot." She said drinking from her own cup.

David gently picked up the cup, his paranoia screaming at him. What if it's poisoned, what if she drugged it? He shook the thoughts aside and drank from the cup. David had never drunken hot tea before and couldn't describe the taste but as he drank it, he felt like all of his fears had melted away. "Luna told me you play a musical instrument, is that true?" Celestia asked putting down her cup. "Yes, it is true your majesty. Would you like me to play something for you?" he asked withdrawing the Ocarina from his pocket. "Yes please." The princess responded kindly. David placed the Ocarina to his lips and played his most beautiful song for her. As he did, he saw Celestia close her eyes and tears suddenly appeared on her face. David finished the song and walked toward her, "Your majesty, is there something wrong?" Celestia shook her head and wiped away her tears. "That song you just played, reminded me of when Luna and I were much younger. Those were happy times." She sniffed. David placed the Ocarina back in his pocket, gathered his courage and asked the question. "Your majesty, why exactly did you want to see me?"

Celestia's face turned serious and she stood up and instructed David to follow her. "Since the beginning of Equestria, there have always been 2 sources of power. The ruler and the Guardian. The first Guardian loyal to my Great-Grandmother was actually her brother. She was given the right to rule, while he was given immense power to protect her. He mastered all of the ancient elemental magic's and was proud warrior, until he began learning of the Shadow element." David thought to interrupt, but continued to listen. "The shadow element as I'm sure you're aware is the final element of the ancient Equestrian magic circle. However it is also the most deadly. The shadow element if not controlled can corrupt anyone who tries to learn it. The Guardian failed to harness the power of the shadow element and he let his jealousy and rage control him and his actions. His power became so dangerous that he actually attacked by great-grandmother for the throne and its powers. There was a fierce battle, but in the end the Guardians jealousy had been so small, the shadow element could not completely control him. He broke free of its hold, but shortly afterward he died. He had broken the Guardian Oath, to never raise a weapon or cast a spell against the ruler of Equestria."

She paused as David let it all sink in. What he had heard sounded a lot like a myth or legend from Earth, but he knew this had happened for real. "My great-grandmother was so heartbroken she banished the powers of the Guardian far away from Equestria. So only when they were needed and a true Guardian was found would they be used again." Celestia turned with a mischievous smile on her face as she looked at David. "Do you know where that sword came from?" she asked gently. David shook his head. "All I know your majesty is it was cut from a mysterious white metal that's stronger than steel." Celestia smiled as she used her magic to levitate the sword in front of her. "This sword was crafted from the rock that had the Guardian powers sealed in it, and only someone who can truly wield the powers of the Guardian can use the sword." She said returning it to him. David's mind instantly flashed. "So… that means that… ""Yes David, you are the Guardian of Equestria." She said with a light smile on her face.

An ominous silence hung over the room as David tried to comprehend what he was hearing. "How can I be…? I mean I'm not… I can't be…" was all he was capable of saying. "Yes you are. Cast your mind back to when you saved my sister from Nightmare Moon's spirit. When you were injured, you were still capable of getting on your feet and using your sword. The sword then began to glow when you rushed Nightmare to save Luna. That was the sword telling you that you were the Guardian." She said as she approached a small black box that was sitting on a table that she had led him too. "The Guardian is only called upon when Equestria is in danger. I fear that a great evil will soon make itself known to us. You will need this, when the time comes." She unlocked the box and removed a golden bracelet like item and placed it on David's wrist. "This is the Elemental Bracer; it has been passed down from Guardian, to Guardian. The gems inside as you can see, match the color of the elements you will have to learn to use." David looked and saw that one of the six gems was glowing bright red. "Fire… right?" He said indicating the gem to her. She nodded her head with a beautiful smile. "You must master all of the Spells from the book you discovered, and now that you have the bracer the remaining pages of the book will make themselves known. Master them all David, once you have return to me and I will give you your remaining items you need to become the Guardian, and your real training will begin."

David's stomach was doing flip-flops and he felt like he was going to be sick, but underneath all of the fear he felt a drive. A drive to do his best and protect the ones he cared about. "Remember, no one but you're closest friends can know that you are the Guardian, and do not use your powers to their full extent, unless you need to. Do you understand?" "Yes Ma'am" David said saluting to her.

"Good. Now then, LUNA someone's here to see you!"  She shouted. Luna suddenly emerged from the doorway near them, a smile on her face. "Yes sister who is it…?" Her eyes suddenly spotted David. Quick as a flash she had tackled him to the ground. "You're okay, I'm so glad you're okay!" Her tears of joy fell on David's suit as he stroked her mane. "It's so good to see you again Luna. I hope you've been well." He said looking at her beautiful face. "Only because you helped me." She said quietly. He got up onto his knees and continued stroking her mane. "I have to go Luna, but I promise I'll be back okay?" Luna looked close to tears,"But we've just seen each other again. I don't want you to leave now." An idea then came to David. "What if I gave you something to hold me accountable to come back?" He placed his hand in his pocket and removed his Ocarina. "Here, I want you to have this. Practice it and take care of it. I'll take it back once I return from my magic training, okay?" Tears welled up in Luna's eyes as she hugged David goodbye. David rose and bowed to Princess Celestia as he turned and walked out, Twilight skipping alongside him. "So… I guess you have a lot of work to do?" she said as they boarded an air-balloon to return to Ponyville. "Yeah… A LOT of work to do." He said as the balloon rose in the air to take them back home. Next Chapter: Chapter 7 Estimated time remaining: 4 Hours, 31 Minutes