I rolled onto my side and my friends ran up to me I grabbed my leg with the dislocated joint before I snapped it back in place. I then used blood manipulation to ease the pain while the others helped me up.

"Geez are you alright Ash?" Comet asked.

"I've been better," I said.

"Ash do you know what Heartless took?" Celestia asked.

"Yeah...That was The Book of King Solomon," I said.

"Wait Solomon I thought he was just a story from the bible," Rebecca said.

"He was anything but a myth guys I was there to know for certainty almost every story in the bible is true. But some are either misinterpreted or what others believed at the time but I'm living proof of knowing what happened," I said.

"Alright Ash just what was so special about that dusty old book?" Rainbow asked.

"The book contains 72 demon spirits that were captured by Solomon long ago and some demons had their own legions of demons. But each demon legion is bounded to one of the demon lords and the demon lords are bounded to the one who summoned them and now Heartless has the book that has 72 demons imprinted in the text," I said.

"And if he unleashes them he'll have a devastating army at his direct service," Faust said.

“Yeah which means we need to figure out what to do about Heartless and that damn book," I said.

"Relax Ash we'll deal with that problem when it comes around," Faust said.

"Actually he doesn't have it."

I looked at the source of the voice and saw Rage and Vinyl were next to the doorway of the vault.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

Vinyl then pulled something out from behind her back and I saw it was The Book of Solomon.

"Wha...how?" I asked.

"While you were busy with Heartless I asked Rage which one was the book Heartless was looking for and that's when we switched it with an old block of stone Rage summoned. He also disguised it to look like this book," Vinyl said.

"So that means...," Celestia started.

"Yep Heartless is carrying a dumb block of stone while we have the real thing," Rage said.

"You beautiful dumbass sneaks I could kiss the pair of ya," I said.

"I don't see what's stopping you," Vinyl said with a cheeky smirk.

"Well done you two but let's put that back before Heartless realises what's happened," Faust said.

"No not in the vault," I said.

"Why?" Rage asked.

"Heartless is a being made out of my blood which means he can open the lock on this door and take the book which means we need to relocate it somewhere he won't find it," I said.

"I see but who can we trust it too?" Faust asked.

I then went into some thought before I used my magic to grab the book before I held it out to Jabir and Rosa.

"Jabir, Rosa I need you to take this book back to earth and guard it no matter what. Heartless won't know where you live and probably doesn't know how to get to earth," I said.

"But Ash?" Rosa started.

"I know I'm asking much of you but please this book is no longer safe in Equestria it needs to be placed out of his reach," I said.

Rosa and Jabir then looked at one another and nodded before they took the book from my hands.

"We'll watch over it Ash till it's ready to be brought back here," Jabir said.

"Thank you," I said.

"So what about the rest of the stuff inside the vault would it be ok if we took that as well I bet Pandora's Box would be a bad thing to leave behind," Rainbow said.

"Not necessarily Heartless could have taken several objects but his one interest was in this book entirely. And if he knows what I know I doubt he'll be stupid enough to unleash the terror that's in Pandora's Box," I said causing everyone to nod. "Alright let's seal this up."

"Excuse me but Trixie wishes to know the name of an artefact," Trixie said.

"Alright Trixie what do you wish to see?" I asked.

Trixie then walked into the vault and we all followed till she stopped at a stand containing a small cup that was made of clay and copper. I then looked at the plaque I saw it said The Holy Grail.

"Figures this would be here along with the Spear of Destiny," I said.

"What is it?" Twilight asked.

"That is The Holy Grail the cup Jesus himself drank from during the last supper and the same one that caught his blood during his crucifixion," I said causing the humans to suddenly kneel to the cup.

"So what does it do?" Rainbow asked.

"It said to grant anyone who drinks from it eternal life," I said.

"Wait eternal life you're kidding," Spike said.

"Perhaps Trixie should test this," Trixie said as she went to reach for the cup.

I then quickly drew Whispering Wind and held it in front of Trixie causing her to stop her attempt and causing everyone to look at me.

"No one touches the cup," I said slowly and with a deep growl.

"Whoa hang on Ash Trixie just wanted to see if the so called legend was true," Thunderlane said.

"And if it was?" I asked.

"Well I guess I wouldn't mind having a swig," Thunderlane said.

"Exactly if the legend was true then all of you who don't have immortality would drink from it and I can't allow that," I said.

"But Ash if this can do as it claims then it would end suffering, diseases, starvation this needs to be studied not locked away in the dark," Twilight said.

"Your heart is in the right place Twi but if you did do what you claim what would happen?” I asked. “Absolute maddening chaos there are many that aren’t meant to live forever Twi Templars and Assassins have been struggling over the same topic for years the Templars continue to struggle to gain power for their own benefits of a so called new world and they believe they can make a difference. But the Assassins have been hoarding the power and hiding it away because they know what always happens in the end.

“But we’re not Templars,” Twilight said.

“Doesn’t matter the fact is still the same objects like this aren’t meant for the world,” I said

"Still the legend could be false there's no harm in finding out," Rainbow said.

I then stuck Whispering Wind into the ground and extended my wings for intimidation.

"No one is drinking from that cup and if someone still wants to try they'll need to fight me in order to do so," I said with a growl.

"Rage can you get some sense into his head?" Twilight asked.

Rage then walked over to me and drew a sword I got ready to fight by gripping Whispering Wind's handle tighter but Rage then stepped to my right and wedged his sword into the ground next to Whispering Wind and extended his skeletal wings.

"Ash is absolutely right but wrong about having to fight just him you'll need to go through me too," Rage said.

Aw c'mon you too Rage," Thunderlane whined.

Suddenly my human friends stood by our side and many stood off to the side not wanting to be involved

"Stand down," I growled.

The group standing opposite us then bowed their heads then stepped back I then relaxed my stance along with Rage who then sheathed his sword.

"Hey Ash," Rage said.

"Yeah?" I asked.

"I've been meaning to ask but where did you say Faust got you're sword from?" Rage asked and this seemed to gather everyone's attention.

"I...I never asked where it came from Faust said she summoned some tools to help me," I said.

"Indeed I only summoned items that would best suit Ash's abilities," Faust said.

"It's just that I found something that seems well odd," Rage said before he led me to a long rectangular pedestal.

I looked the pedestal over and saw a stone imprint on top that looked a lot like my sword and I then looked at the plaque and saw the words The Balance Breaker Blade written on it.

"That's a little weird," I said.

“Well if we can’t drink from the cup it’s only fair you give up you’re sword,” Rainbow said.

“Rainbow,” Rage growled

“No Rage she’s right it’s only fair,” I said

I then held up Whispering Wind and was about to place it on the pedestal but my hand refused to let go of the handle. I then used my other hand to help but it was like my hand had a mind of its own.

"What's wrong Ash?" Rage asked.

"My hand won't let go of Whispering Wind," I said.

"Are you sure or don't you want to let go of your precious sword," Rainbow asked.

"Don't be a smartass skittles I admitted that it was fair but this is serious," I growled.

"Oh gee here let me help," Rage said as he walked onto the other side of the pedestal.

Rage then went to pry my fingers open but when he touched the blade energy shot out of the blade and sent us both flying. I managed to regain control while Rage hit the floor and hit a pedestal and when I looked at my hand holding Whispering Wind I saw white chains wrapped around my arm and blade.

"Bonding Chains I haven't seen those in a long time," Faust said.

"Bonding Chains?" I asked.

"Chains that bound an object to your soul say a box or item only the one who is bounded to object can open or use the object it appears Whispering Wind is now permanently attached to you now until you're soul leaves you're body," Faust said.

"Guess that explains why Heartless couldn't take it but why would he want it?" I asked.

"It appears that Whispering Wind is the Balance Breaker a blade that was crafted out of only the purest mettles that could be found like starmetal, Orichalcum and first civilization metal. The blade was made by the combined work of Dwarves and Elves and magically infused by Demonic Angels it became the mightiest weapon to be created and has many legends about it," Faust said.

"If Whispering Wind is so mighty how come you now know of it?" I asked.

"I never saw the blade before or during my time with your parents Ash the blade has not been needed since the last incident. But back to the point Ash I think Whispering Wind has selected you as it's one and true wielder that's why it's bounded itself to you and why you didn't notice before now," Faust said.

"Wow," I said.

I do believe this changes things Rainbow Dash Ash can keep his sword,” Luna said.

“I suppose it’s fair,” Rainbow said.

We spent another night at my old home and Daring and Twilight to pick out a few books from the library and Faust helped Rarity pick out some tapestries from the castle. I allowed Daring, Eli and Jabir to keep the given armour before I grabbed something from my old nursery and the caudexes from the vault before we said farewell to the guardians and left. We were now returning to Canterlot and Faust had called for a meeting at the Parliament Building the day before we arrived she even requested the kings and queens of the planet to attend. In short it was going to be one of the most important meetings in the world and Faust is going to announce my rise to the throne along with my people.

"Are you alright Ash?" Luna as we sat in one of the three carriages that were driving us to parliament and the curtains were drawn over the windows because Faust asked for it to be done.

"I'm going to admit I'm as nervous as fuck I mean telling the world about my people and you guys giving me a royal title here is huge," I said.

"Don't worry Ash anyone would be nervous when something like this is dropped on them," Celestia smiled.

If I may ask why are we telling the country in a parliament when it could be told during day court?" I asked.

"Informing the world of a new royal member must be told to all the leaders and diplomats that we are allied with not in a small room where it concerns our own," Faust said.

"Fair enough," I said as the carriage came to a halt.

"Looks like we're here," Faust said.

I then stepped out of the carriage and was met with a sea of flashing lights and questions I looked and saw the Immortals were busy holding everyone back. I was glad my armour and helmet were on to shield my surprised look and able to block most of the flashes. soon I managed to hear a few words out of the hundreds gathered around shouting.

"ASH BLADE MIND IF WE HAVE A FEW MOMENTS OF YOUR TIME!"

"ASH BLADE OVER HERE!"

"ASH BLADE WHAT IS THIS MEETING BEING HELD FOR!?"

"IS IT TRUE THERE WILL BE ANOTHER ROYAL SITTING ON THE THRONE!?"

"WHY ARE THE LEADERS FROM DIFFERANT COUNTRYS HERE TODAY!?"

"IS WAR ABOUT TO BREAK OUT!?"

I was a little shocked when the press were asking me questions instead of the other princesses who had stepped out of the carriage I was in which they all gave me little smirks.

"I suppose this takes a load off your shoulders," I said sarcastically only the mares had that maybe expression on their faces.

I saw the others who had come with us to my old kingdom step out of their carriages and were being escorted by other guards all the way to the building. I was one of the few that was stuck in the limelight. But the Immortals, Wonderbolts and guards did the hard part of pushing back any reporters that were in our way and applied some rather colourful language along with a bit of force if one of them got a little too close till finally we made it inside. I then saw Fancy Pants, Fleur, Mitta, Ruby and Snowdrop were here waiting for us.

"You're Highnesses," Fancy Pants said as he Fleur, Mitta and Snowdrop bowed.

"Hello you four and I trust everything in Canterlot has been quiet Lord Fancy Pants and Miss Der Lis?" Faust asked.

"Yes you're highness except some nobles have been giving us a bit of trouble since we didn't allow ourselves to bend a few rules for them. I can honestly say I do not envy you anymore Princess Celestia but please take back you're duties," Fleur begged.

"Fear not Fleur I can understand how tired you both must be after taking care of Canterlot for three days but I will see to it you are rewarded for your troubles," Celestia said.

"Also I'll be happy to take care of any nobles that try any funny ideas," I said.

"Quite so Ash but forgive me for questioning your high-," Fancy started before I heard shouting come from the door and saw it was Lightning Dust.

“—and twist the ballsack till ya puke!” Lightning finished screaming at somepony as she slammed the door closed behind her. "I hate the press...with a burning passion."

"And I'm sure they hate you just as much after that comment," I said earning what was most likely a toothy smile from the Pegasus.

"I am glad you allowed her a place in your guards Ash but I recommend giving her a raise," Luna said.

"I'll bring it up with Celestia later," I said

"Ahem well before I was interrupted by that rather colourful display of words-," Fancy started.

"Cheers," Lightning said.

"I wished to know what this meeting is to be held for," Fancy said.

"This meeting is to announce Ash's right to be crowned the newest king of Equestria," Faust said causing Fancy and Fleur's mouths to drop.

"A-a-a k-king, Ash?" Mitta asked.

"The official coronation was held in Ash's old kingdom yesterday but another will be held soon to show Ash is a royal here too just to make it official. This is just an announcement to the world," Faust said.

"You're Highness," Fleur said as she Fancy, Mitta, Ruby and Snowdrop began to bow.

"Don't you lot dare alright I'm you're friend first and foremost so now bowing I forbid it," I said.

"As the king wishes but it's just a shock to have a king in Equestria it’s amazing," Fancy said.

"To think last time we saw you so to speak you were just the knight of Equestria but now...a king," Snowdrop said.

"Uh excuse me but they're waiting for us," Chrysalis said.

We all gave a nod before we turned to a large set of doors that were opened to reveal a massive round room holding hundreds of nobles and diplomats from across this globe. I then saw the dragons were around my size and not massive and ferocious and were clothed as well and at the back of the room where all the seats were facing a massive stand for the alicorns. I walked down the aisle all the while Luna was clinging to my arm and I could see a few looks of envy and disgust from the Equestria nobility. Shortly we arrived at the stand and the alicorns took their place while I stood in front with the Immortals and Rage while the others took their place in the front row of the Equestrian Nobility. In front of each species I saw a desk with their leader sitting at it I saw King Dawnclaw, Queen Amara, Queen Diamond Cutter, King Glory Slasher, the Dragon King and the Yak Prince Rutherford were all looking at me. I gave them a short bow and they all except the Dragon King, Glory Slasher and Prince Rutherford bowed back but the later did gave a nod.

"I thank you all for coming on such short notice...As you all know this session was an unplanned meeting of high importance but shall be relatively short so without further ado I am here to announce a new member of royalty will be taking its place amongst us," Faust said casing the room to be filled with mummers till Faust raised her hand calling for silence. "However this individual was already granted a royal title when he was young and was the child of two great rulers that I considered my closest friends. But after an invasion that kingdom faded into nothing but myths and tales that are still told in Zebrafrica today," Faust said as she gestured to the Zebras. "The name of the species of the great kingdom were the Demonic Angels a species born from both Angels and Demons. And if it weren't for the generosity of King Ronsihr and Queen Agla rulers of the great kingdom we wouldn’t be here today. The both of them were a Demon and an Angel and their child was a Demonic Angel and was considered a symbol of peace and greatness but the night of the invasion the fate of the child of the two great royals lost to time. But now after a million millennia the child been revealed and during his time here he has been known as the Knight of Equestria. mares and gentlecolts I am glad to announce that Ash Blade is the prince of the Demonic Angels is now here to take a seat upon the Equestrian throne."

The room dead was silent everyone was dumbfounded at the words Faust spoke I scanned the crowds and saw Queen Amara was smiling at me while others from her kingdom and other countries just stared. I was a little worried about the silence and suddenly I heard a booing sound and I saw it was coming from some members of the Equestrian nobility along with some words of disrespect and disgust. I let out a sigh and was suddenly hit by something in the helmet which a bit of the object got into my eye and caused me to stumble back a step. I brought a hand up to my head and discovered the object was red and liquidly before I noticed the seeds and realized it was a tomato. I looked at where it came from and saw it came from a small boy wearing the clothes of nobility and suddenly the whole room was filled with shouts of outrage but not at me but at each other. the Zebra's and Griffons were going for the throats of the Equestrian nobles along with the Diamond Dogs but other tribes were at a loss at what to do.

I looked at the leader’s alicorns and saw they were all at a loss for what to do and when I looked at Faust she looked at me and gave me a nod. I then nodded in return before I flew into the air and took a deep breath and looked at the crowd.

"Enough From All Of You Your All Behaving Like Children Now All Of You Take Your Seats At Once!" I yelled so I could be heard and my shadow grew spread across the room causing all eyes to look at me in fear.

I then landed on the ground and continued my glare and slowly everyone went back to their seats but the child who threw the tomato at me was lying on the ground with his hands over his head. I then walked down the aisle and stood in front of the foal and looked at him.

"Young one," I said causing the colt to look up at me and saw he was terrified of me. "Stand," I said and the colt slowly did so. "I must say you must be really brave to toss a tomato at me but if I may ask why did you do it?"

"Because you're a monster," the child said with a brave and angry face.

"Am I or were you told to say that?" I asked.

"The boy said you're monster that should answer your question," a mare said as she sat up but as I quickly looked at her and she froze before she sat back down.

"Tell me young one...did someone tell you to call me a monster?" I asked as I kneeled down and removed my helmet and placed it on the floor.

"M-my dad says you're a monster and he told me to throw the tomato at you," the colt said

"I see but do you think I'm a monster?" I asked.

"My dad says you're a monster so you must be a monster," the colt said.

"I can understand that that's what you're father believes but my question was do you think I'm a monster?" I asked calmly.

The colt then slowly looked at the ground before he looked at me then the ground again before he looked back at me.

"No...I think you're a hero and a great guy you helped save our home just like you saved my mother," The colt said before he looked at me with a scared look. "Are you going to hurt me for saying you're a hero or throwing a tomato at you?"

"No but I don't want you to throw anything at anyone ever again no matter who tells you to and I want you to make your own decisions on what other ponies are like. But talk to them first and get to know them before you make a decision," I said before I stood up and put my helmet on.

I then watched as the foal smiled and go back to his seat and I saw his mother hug him. But the stallion next to him presumably the father gave his child an evil eye before he looked at me with the same hatred but I kept silent before I addressed the crowd once more.

"I'm sure you all saw what has just transpired most of the nobility here claim me a monster but when exactly have I given any of you a reason to call me that. Yes I do take live but only the lives of ones that seek to harm this land and the ones that reside in it," I said as I walked back over to the massive stand where the alicorns were.

"What about Envy Quill you hit her several times just for insulting you," a stallion shouted.

"Is that all that was said?" I asked causing everyone to sit in silence and stare at me. "Perhaps you'd all like to hear the truth of what happened.

"From you the only thing that will come from your mouth are lies," a mare shouted.

"Are they then allow me to help with that," I said as I held my hand out and in a bright flash a familiar apple shaped gem appeared floating in mid-air above my hand. "Behold the Element of Honesty."

I could see many surprised faces the mane 6 were the most surprised.

"And just what is that element supposed to do?" the mare asked.

"As mentioned in its name the Element of Honesty can only be used by one who is always honest and with a little spell it can compel others to tell the truth," I said as a beam came out of the element and made a dome around me. "Whilst someone is in the dome they cannot lie at all and to prove this I'll need a volunteer."

I looked around and I saw a griffiness rise from her seat and walk into the field.

"Thank you miss...," I started.

"Skye just call me Skye my lord," Skye said with a short bow.

"Please Skye you need not bow to me I just need you to answer some simple questions and lie the answer to me," I said.

"Ok," Skye said.

"Right first off what are you?" I asked.

"I'm a griffiness," Sky answered with a surprised look.

"Was that the answer you were going to say?" I asked.

"No I was going to say I was a dragon," Skye said.

"Ok now tell me how long it will be until you're next birthday?" I asked.

"A month from now," Sky answered.

"Was that the answer you were going to say?" I asked.

"No," Skye said.

"Ok Skye last question that you can go back to your seat how tall are you?"

"Uh I don't know that one," Sky said.

"Rough estimate then," I said.

"I'm 5.6 ft. tall," Sky said. "Wait why was my answer different then what I wanted I didn't know my height?"

"The Element of Honesty gets you to tell the truth even if you don't know the answer yourself," I said.

"Whoa," Skye said.

"Alright Skye I thank you for your help you can return to your seat oh and happy birthday for when it comes around," I said before Skye went back to her seat. "Now would miss Envy Quill if she is present please step up?"

I stood silent and waited and soon saw Envy Quill walking towards me with a nasty look on her face and she stepped into the field.

"What do want you ungodly animal," Envy sneered.

"Just answer my questions and we'll see what happens I want to know why you were insulting not only my son but also Princess Twilight Sparkle?" I asked only for Envy to keep her glare on me. "You might as well answer and stop making this hard on yourself."

"I went there to speak my mind against Twilight Sparkle and you're son to tell them how pathetic they both are," Envy Quill said.

"I also remember you were there for something else," I said.

"Yes I was," Envy said placing a hand on her throat in surprise.

"Care to tell me what else was there?" I asked only for Envy Quill to place her hands over her muzzle. "We're waiting," I said and sure enough everyone had leaned in to hear her but she continued to hold her muzzle shut. "Ok I'm just going to say it because you're refusing to.” I said before I looked at the crowd. “Envy Quill was sent to assassinate me."

My words received a numerous amount of gasps before I snapped my fingers and summoned a curved dagger made of alicorn stone.

"This blade has not been touched by anyone since I confiscated it off Envy Quill so it can be scanned for prints. So please do us all a favour and admit to it and I'll see to it you'll receive a lighter sentence then you should," I said.

"Alright fine yes I meant to kill you for stealing Luna away from my brother and if I did that then maybe she would have gone with my brother. But when I saw Twilight Sparkle and that urchin brat I let my hatred get the better of myself," Envy said.

"Envy Quill I decree that a trial will be held for this serious crime but I will honour Ash's word and give you a light sentence," Faust said before some guards came over and took both the dagger and Envy Quill away before I looked to face the crowd.

"For those of you who still think of me as a monster I ask you to stop claiming me as one and have a look in a mirror and the pony you see that's staring back there's you're monster," I said.

The room was silent once more and so was I till a mare of nobility I have never met or seen before stood up and cleared her voice.

"Sir Ash Blade Knight of Equestria I know my words are a tad late and for that I apologize but I wanted to thank you if not for you I doubt I would be alive if you, you're brother and you're gallant team of knights. I and among other mares and females wouldn't be standing here after the wasps kidnapped us from our homes.

"You have also saved many of my people from slave traders in our lands," A stallion zebra said who I recognized from the convoy when we were in Zebrafrica and he was wearing formal attire like those of nobility.

"And you also helped me and others before we became food for the undead," A familiar voice said who turned out to be Rocky and he was wearing clothes of nobility now which got me to smile before I saw Paper Scroll stand up.

"Ahem if I may say something in response Ash Blade...You Rule!" Paper Scroll shouted causing a few to laugh before he began to clap

One by one I received more words of encouragement and the applause echoed around the room I felt a presence next to me and saw it was Luna I then removed my helmet and she gave me a hug and nuzzled the underside of my chin while letting out little purrs. I found her purrs adorable and so did everyone in the room before Faust got my attention by tapping me on the shoulder and I looked to see her gesturing to the Dragon Lord and Prince Rutherford.

"Winged Man Greetings!" Rutherford shouted.

"Prince Rutherford it is an honour to meet you at last I've heard stories from my friends and you strength which sounds impressive. But I doubt you can hold up against me," I said with a small bow and causing my friends to gasp.

"Does Wing Man Think He's Better Then Yaks Strength!" Rutherford yelled.

"It is just my opinion," I said.

The prince then grabbed me and picked me up before he began to try and crush me in his colossal bear hug grip and when he put me down it was more like a slam which caused me to stumble back before I shook my head regaining my senses. I then marched up to the prince and did the same but harder and when I slammed him down he fell into his guards and when he recompose himself he marched up to me. His face or from the part I could see with all the hair in the way showed he was not happy before it turned into a smile and then laughter.

"Where you hide this one little pink pony?" Rutherford asked pulling me into a sidewards hug.

"Oh he was stuck on the moon but I'm sure he would've loved to come meet you sooner," Pinkie said.

"That's for damn sure you guys are a great bunch and I hope we get to talk again the near future," I said.

"Yaks like that but next time yaks will be tougher than you," Rutherford said.

"Give it all you've got your majesty I'll look forward to it," I said.

"I can see your strength was not exaggerated and I still find it hard to believe that you were the rouge competitor in the griffin arena and that you won without all you're current powers," The Dragon Lord said.

"Thank you Lord...," I started.

"Torch Dragon Lord Torch and I look forward to our future conversations Ash Blade," Torch said before he and Rutherford left

Later at Canterlot Castle

"Oh man that was one hairy session," Shining said as we walked the hallways.

"Hey Ash how'd you get the Element of Honesty out of the Tree of Harmony?" Applejack asked.

"Oh this…" I said as I held up the element before I crushed it causing the others to gasp. "…is just a cheap copy I made."

"A cheap copy?" Chrysalis asked.

"Yep the real Element is still in the tree I only made that one for a one time use but it still has the powers of the Element of Honesty," I said.

"How did you do it?" Twilight asked.

"Oh I had some help from a book back in Aephoceria called Studies of The Seeds of Harmony/Disharmony and The Essences They Contain," I said as I held up the book in question and Twilight suddenly lunged at it shouting mine. But I moved the book out of her reach and held two fingers at the base of her horn stopping her from moving closer. "Don't even think about it Sparklebutt this is one of the books I don't trust you with."

"Sparklebutt why didn't I think of that," Rainbow said with a snicker causing Twilight to grumble.

"Well at least we can relax now," Soarin said

"Ugh no kidding I really didn't want to get into that incident with Envy Quill," I said.

"I'm surprised you wanted to give her a light sentence after trying to kill ya," Applejack said.

"She was close to making an attempt to kill me but she dropped the knife before she could make a move. She didn't have murder in her blood no matter how much she hates me and when I told her to leave she ran but accidently ran over the railing and landed on a book trolley giving the impression I threw her off the second level when you guys came in," I said causing the others to form O's with their mouths

"Oh that reminds me," Rage said before he decked me with a punch. "The hell is wrong with you why didn't tell us you were almost assassinated."

"This is one of the reasons why I don't say stuff cause you all get to clingy to someone when there's trouble besides it's not like I haven't dealt with this problem before," I said.

"What do you mean?" Twilight asked.

"Since I came back from the moon Envy Quill was one of the seventh attempts to try and assassinate me," I said causing everyone to gasp.

"Seventh how long has this been going on?" Celestia asked.

"Ever since I got my title as knight of freedom they've been getting pretty creative as well one time they hid a lightning rune behind a tile in the bathroom at home. As soon as I turned on the water zap a bolt of lightning sends me flying into the opposite wall and managed to stop my heart. if it weren't Lightning coming in to check on the noise I'd most likely be dead," I said causing everyone to look at Lightning.

"Lightning Dust why didn't you say anything?" Luna asked.

"Don't blame her I ordered her to stay silent," I said.

"Plus he's right you guys are a bit clingy when someone is in danger," Lightning said.

"And for good reason this is a life were talking about!" Twilight shouted.

"Pfft let them come makes it all the more easier for me to find," I said.

"Where is this coming from Ash this isn't like you," Rosa said.

"What was I supposed to say oh thought you all should know someone has tried to kill me but I don't have enough evidence to accuse anyone," I said earning a slap to the back of the head from Faust.

"Ash Blade this isn't something to joke about," Faust said.

"Who said I was joking...Alright so maybe I should have said something but I didn't want to run the risk of endangering you guys as well," I said.

"What are you talking about?" Dream Catcher said.

"Nothing," I said quickly before I left.

I was sitting in the training yard and I was viewing a few images from my past I was currently looking at myself during World War 2 flying a P-51 Mustang with a grey nose.

"Yo Ash what'cha doing?"

I turned around and saw it was the mane 6 along with Spitfire, Fleetfoot, Gilda, Lightning and Soarin standing behind me.

"Just looking at some old memories when I flew in World War 2," I said.

"Flew?" Soarin asked only for me to gesture to the memory.

"That's you?" Fleetfoot asked.

"That's me and the Winged Wolf," I corrected.

"Winged Wolf?" Twilight asked so I gestured to the words on the front of the plane alongside a brown wolf with feathered wings.

"Well fancy that I guess you had a thing for wolves all the way back then," Applejack said causing me to rub the back of my neck.

"I must say you were quite talented it looks like you're dancing," Rarity said.

"Yeah when I was up there it was just me my plane the freedom of the skies and my squadron," I said.

"You were part of a squad?" Spitfire asked.

"Part *chuckles* I was its leader we were a team called The Apocalypse Bringers," I said.

"Fierce name," Spitfire said.

"Had to be," I said

"Yeah, yeah enough talk let's get to the action already," Rainbow said.

"Well I guess I can show you what we could do," I said.

The view changed to one showing four Mustangs in a V formation inside a flying fortress of British bombers and a few other Mustangs. The others were surprised on how many planes were with us and I then explained it was the Mustangs job to escort the bombers halfway to their destination before turning around and allowing the bombers to continue onward.

"Hey Ash we've got company 10 o'clock above us me-109's more than a few dozen."

"Roger that Andrew I see him," Past Ash said.

"Holy cow that's a lot of Germans."

"I know Jeremey and it's alright to be nervous Flynn make sure none of those bandits get a clean diving run otherwise they'll shred our bombers," Past Ash said.

"You got it sir," Flynn said before a plane on the left of the formation flew upwards.

Many other planes also flew upwards and opened fire on the Luftwaffe destroying many of theirs but some of ours were also lost the rest of the escort then joined in and soon the scene became a mess of bullets, fire and steel. Everyone watched in interest as I piloted my plane but became curious and nervous when they saw a German plane chasing me with different markings then the others.

"Peter Drack," I whispered.

"You know him?" Gilda asked.

"Yeah my arch rival in the air he was also an ace but this is when we first met," I said.

"Okay this jackass is starting to get on my nerves," Past Ash said.

"Careful Ash that guy's an ace," Andrew said.

"I'm aware of that fact otherwise I wouldn't have lasted this long besides he's not the only ace in this fight," Past Ash said.

Everyone watched as my past self flew through the deadly skies with both poise and grace but Drack was still after my past self.

"Captain I'm in trouble here I got a bandit on my tail and he won't leave me alone," Jeremey shouted.

"Stay calm Jeremey we're going to play a little game of chicken," I said.

"Chicken you mean that game where you run into each other and the one who pulls away is the chicken," Lightning asked.

"That's it," I said.

Everyone continued to watch as my plane led the ace through the battle field and we saw another Mustang flying at my plane with a me-109 behind it.

"Left sir?" Jeremey asked.

"You got it," Past Ash said.

The two Mustangs speed up on their charge and both Luftwaffe gave chase the others began to bite their nails in anticipation. But at the last second before the two Mustangs could crash they both turned on their sides and narrowly avoided each other. But the German planes were too late and crashed into each other but Peter ejected before the planes crashed. Everyone then cheered and applauded the mauver.

"Hey sir you gonna fill that German’s chute full of holes?" Jeremey asked as we circled Peter.

"No we're better than that let him go," Past Ash said as he pulled away to continue fighting.

"I should have killed him when I had the chance," I said.

'Why you said it you're self that you were better than that?" Applejack said.

"True but I didn't know at the time that he was going to become one of the most dangerous threats in the war he was ruthless with both pilots and civilians that had no part in the war," I said.

The group was silent before they saw a me-109 appear behind my plane.

"These guys are persistent I'll give em that," Past Ash said.

"Need a hand sir?" Flynn asked.

"Nah this guy deserves a reward for wanting to come up against me so I'm gonna show him a trick," Past Ash said.

Past Ash then pulled back on the throttle and pulled up causing the plane to do a tight backflip and as soon as the me-109 came into the crosshairs Past Ash shot at the plane sheading it. The plane then became a cloud of black smoke and fire before Past Ash opened the throttle again causing the fliers jaws to drop at the move while the others cheered.

"Dude sick move," Soarin said.

"Damn right," Spitfire said.

"Thanks but a Tuskegee pilot taught me that good kid hell of a pilot," I said with a smile.

Everyone watched the rest of the memory in wonder before the doors opened and I saw Amalthea walk in along with the rest of the Immortals.

"Ash is it okay if I talk to you?" Amalthea asked.

"Sure," I said as I got up and walked over to the unicorn.

"Ash Faust has requested that you're to be escorted around the castle to prevent another attempt on your life till after the coronation ceremony," Amalthea said.

"Excuse me but what does Faust think I am I don't need a bunch of babysitters no offence guys," I said as I looked at the Immortals.

"None taken," Nocturnal said.

"Look Ash we're just trying to follow orders," Swift Spear said.

"Well you don't need to follow this one. Now if anyone needs me I'm going to take a stroll through Canterlot," I said.

Before anyone could stop me I teleported into Canterlot's market square and began to look around the attention I got was a mix between disgust and respect I also ran into Twilight Velvet and Night Light and we had a quick talk before we went our separate ways. I continued my walk till I heard crying so following the sound I found it coming from a dark alley. Being cautious I summoned my armour and walked into the alley I kept my eyes focused on the shadows around me before I saw movement it was a mare with a red coat and silver mane and tail.

"Miss are you alright?" I asked.

"W-whose there?" the mare asked.

"Ash Blade Knight of Freedom," I said.

"Good," The mare said.

Suddenly something hit me in the back of my legs forcing me to my knees and something wrapped around my throat strangling me and I soon saw darkness creep into the corners of my vision. And before anything happened I pulled off my helmet and was met with a fist from the mare knocking me out.

8:00pm Canterlot Castle Third Person P.O.V.

He should have been back by now," Luna said.

"Luna it's not like Ash needs a babysitter besides when you, Pip and Midnight went missing Ash disappeared for a week trying to find you three. He didn't contact anyone till after he was captured in the temple," Rage said.

Suddenly Rage got a text message and when he looked at it a concerned look appeared on his face.

"What's wrong?" Luna asked.

"Were needed in the throne room," Rage said before he teleported himself and Luna there. "Alright Faust what's going on?"

"This arrived just now from a patrol of guards," Faust said as she held up Ash's helmet. "Rage we need you to unlock its last recording."

Rage then levitated the helmet over to himself and he activated the recording and watched as Ash spoke to a mare before he was knocked to his knees and began to be strangled from behind. And the group then saw the mare from before face Ash.

"Hang on a second it was one of those unicorns that tried to become per-persardo," Rainbow started.

"Pereudocorns and yes she was one of the unicorns that stole Rainbow Dash's wings so they could turn themselves into Alicorns I believe her name was Zappityhoof," Twilight said.

"Impossible I burned all the spells for this magic personally and I declared it forbidden for future use," Faust said.

"Doesn't stop them from rediscovering that magic and breaking the rules," Rage said under his breath.

"Why do you think they want Ash?" Dream Catcher asked.

"Duh they're after Ash's wings but I can't blame them they're almost as awesome as mine," Rainbow said causing everyone to look at her in annoyance.

"I don't care about that if they have Ash and intend to harm him in any way I'll see to it personally that all their meals after today will be through a straw," Luna said with a cold fire in her eyes.

"It appears that those two are certainly a match for each other," Cadence whispered to Shining.

"We'll we ain't going to get far without knowing where those unicorns took Ash," Rage said as he looked inside Ash's helmet.

"Rage what are you doing?" Chrysalis asked.

"Looking for a way to find Ash and it appears luck is with us," Rage said as he reached inside the helmet and pulled out a hair.

"A hair how will that help us?" Thunderlane asked.

"Watch," Rage said before he summoned Ash's map.

Rage opened the map and placed the hair on the scanner and the map pointed to a building in the lower district of Canterlot.

"That's where Ash is now," Rage said.

"Rage you and you're Immortals shall accompany me to this building where we will bring Ash back and capture these wannabe alicorns," Luna said.

"Alright," Rage said.

The rescue team was standing outside a two storied building which looked run down and abandoned the Immortals gathered on the sides of the door Swift Spear and Holy Light then used their magic to blow down the door before he rest charged in shields first. The group kept their swords at the ready but there was no one in sight. the Immortals then split to allow Luna and Rage to enter.

Immortals search the facility Ash is definitely here," Rage said.

"Yes sir," the Immortals said in sync before they split up.

The group searched the building for anything but there was no sign of life apart for a few rats and cockroaches. Nocturnal and Storm Cloud then found a pair of doors with chains and locks on it and a few runes scribbled into the metal.

"Rage I think we found something some doors that lead to the basement lot of runes on the doors and chains though," Nocturnal said telepathically.

"Roger that we'll link up with you in a second," Rage replied.

Soon Rage, Luna and the other Immortals appeared and Rage inspected the door.

It appears that whoever did this wanted to keep what's inside in there these are anti-magic runes and powerful ones at that they also stop any magic from being used inside," Rage said.

"Can you open it?" Luna asked.

"Too easy," Rage said before he gestured everyone to back away.

Rage then stood in front of the door and kicked it down and looked around and saw tables and scientific equipment and books on them. Finally strapped to a metal chair sitting in the light of an old flickering lamp hanging low from the celling with the armour for his right arm scattered around him was Ash and he was out cold.

"Ash!" Luna screamed as she was about to run to him but Rage stopped her.

Rage then pointed to a pair of identical runes carved both above and below Ash.

"Sleeping runes you step into them and you're out like a light immediately until you're pulled out," Rage said.

"So how do we get him out?" Quick Shot asked.

Rage then looked around and saw a pike leaning against a wall Rage then grabbed the pike and threw it at the rune above Ash with great strength. The pike wedged itself into the roof and caused the rune to crack before he walked over to the edge of the other rune and smashed his fist into the ground cracking the other rune before he reached his hand in and nodded.

"Runes are down give me a hand," Rage said as he began to remove the restraints on Ash and the others helped him.

"Is he alright?" Storm asked.

"He's breathing but we'd better get him back to the castle to be sure," Rage said.

Once Ash was freed Luna gathered the books and equipment in the room so she could show the others before they teleported Ash to the Throne Room where everyone else was waiting. Faust then suggested that he be brought to her room for an examination and no one objected and once they arrived they were greeted by a room filled with books and a small alchemy lab and potion table. This caused Twilight's eyes to widen is giddiness and the room had a grand set of window doors that led to a balcony.

"Set Ash down on the bed," Faust said which Rage did so.

Faust then began to examine Ash by checking his eyes, temperature, wings which were all accounted for and etc.

"Well I've got good news and bad news and more good news good news is Ash is perfectly fine but he's missing a lot of blood which is why he's so pale but fortunately I can fix that," Faust said before she walked over to the potion table and began mixing ingredients together.

"Lost a lot of blood why would anyone want Ash's blood?" Pierce asked.

"Took a lot of my blood huh explains why I'm feeling dizzy."

The group looked and saw Ash beginning to get up but was holding a hand on his head.

"Hold on Ash you shouldn't move yet," Luna said pushing Ash back onto the bed gently.

"What happened cause last thing I remember was that I was helping some mare then I was attacked before I woke up here," Ash said.

"Well that mare you saw was one of the unicorns that took Rainbow's wings so they could become alicorns or false alicorns anyway. found you knocked out in a building down in the lower districts," Rage said.

"Damn but why were they after me or just my blood is what I want to know not like it can do much without my help," Ash said.

"That can wait till later Ash but you'd better drink this it will help you regain you're blood a lot faster," Faust said as she held a bowl out to Ash.

Ash accepted the bowl before he drank its contents and everyone saw colour return to his face.

"Thanks Faust," Ash said.

"It's quite alright Ash but you'd best get some rest because you will need it," Faust said.

Ash's P.O.V. Two Days Later

I recovered nicely after the incident and Faust insisted that the Immortals become my own personal bodyguards till after the coronation which was today. Now I was walking through the halls to my room to get ready and the Immortals had formed a cube around me which I found rather annoying. When we arrived at the room all of them were about follow me inside but I stopped Lightning and Nocturnal.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa where do you think you two are going?" I asked as I gestured to the two.

"Uh inside," Nocturnal said.

"Not when I'm getting changed you're not if you're gonna be so damn persistent on guarding me guard the door. Storm Cloud and Quick Shot can guard the balcony while Holy Light and Swift Spear can be in the room," I said.

"Gee way to take all the fun out of it," Lightning said before the pair of female fliers stood on either side of the door and eyes straight ahead.

I walked inside and Quick Shot and Storm Cloud walked out onto the balcony and Swift Spear and Holy Light stood in random spots in the room. I then opened a wardrobe that revealed the outfit I wore when I was being coronated in my kingdom minus the crown before I then took a breath and got changed.

“Well how do I look?” I asked as I spun around to look at the two guards in the room.

“Very gallant sir like a true king,” Holy Light said.

“Heh thanks,” I said while rubbing the back of my neck.

Suddenly the door burst open and both Rainbow and Lightning are sent tumbling in and come to a rest at my feet while Swift and Holy aimed their spears at the two.

“What are you two doing?” I asked.

“Damn it I was hoping to catch you while changing?” Rainbow said.

“Sorry Ash I tried to stop her but decided to air tackle me,” Lightning said.

“Rainbow Dash this behaviour is unacceptable in front of our soon to be king,” Rarity scolded as she came in wearing the same dress as she wore for Twilight's coronation.

"May I ask why you're here Rarity?" I asked.

"Oh my apologies Ash we were on our way to get Rainbow Dash to look more presentable when we were walking by. I just wanted to come and see you in your attire before the ceremony began but Rainbow Dash had other ideas and I must say you look fabulous," Rarity said.

"”Thanks Rarity and if Rainbow was ten seconds faster she might have seen something," I said I said with a snicker.

"Aw c'mon dude ten seconds is my thing," Rainbow said as she got up and dusted herself off.

"I don't know what's better honestly flying at insane speeds or getting to see Rainbow in a dress," Lightning snickered.

"Don't you start with me I feel embarrassed enough as it is," Rainbow said.

"Besides I can always order you to wear a dress," I said.

"You wouldn't dare," Lightning growled.

"Rarity when we get back do you think you can rustle up something for Lightning," I asked.

"Oh my stars I have just the thing for you my dear," Rarity said.

"Ash if you say those words I promise king or not they will be your last," Lightning growled.

"You're right you're way too cute to be put in a dress," I said as I patted Lightning on the head.

Rainbow then started laughing her head off while she was in flying in mid-air but this caused Lightning to tackle Rainbow and put her in a hold.

"Look as much as I'd love to see how sharp you're skills are you three need to leave and you have a certain Pegasus to prepare," I said as I looked at Rarity.

"Of course Rainbow come alone," Rarity said.

"See ya hot stuff," Rainbow said giving me a wink before she left.

"Pervert!" I shouted after the mare.

Lightning then left and closed the door before I walked over to a mirror and had a look at myself.

"Hey guys give me your honest opinion do you really think I'll make a good enough king?" I asked.

"Are you kidding me Ash if there was anyone in the entire world who has earned this position it's you," Holy Light said.

"I'm not talking about earning it I'm asking do you think I'll make a good enough king?" I asked again causing the two to look at each other before looking at me.

"If there's one thing I know Ash not everyone will see you like that but there are many that support you this I can guarantee you know how to make hard choices, you're left arm tells us that you put others before yourself," Swift Spear said.

"You're generous you also become an inspiration for others Ash you're a natural leader everything about you says that and you're wings make you look all the mightier. God like if you want a description for it," Holy Light said.

"God like huh well I'm anything but a god or a devil remember I'm in-between them," I said.

"True but remember you're the in-between for a reason it could have been anyone yet it was you," Swift Spear said.

"I guess you're right guys thanks," I said as I turned to face them.

"Hey no problem Ash now c'mon we have a coronation to get you too," Holy Light said as he tapped on the window signalling both Quick Shot and Storm Cloud to come back inside.

I then walked over to the main door and the immortals then formed up around me before we walked out I walked down the hallways and saw many silver banners with my cutie mark on them. Once we arrived at the doors that led to the ceremony room I saw Faust standing outside the door she was wearing had a quill and a different coloured swirls pattern was connected to the quill making it seem the quill was drawing on the dress. The crown she wore was the same laurel wreath she wore when she returned. But Faust wasn't alone there were four identical mares that were the same ones from when Twilight had her coronation except the only difference was that they were carrying a banner with my cutie mark on it. I also Rarity and Rainbow Dash who was in the same dress as when Twilight was having her coronation which caused Lightning to snicker once again before they walked inside while Faust just smiled when she saw me.

"Are you ready Ash?" Faust asked.

"Ready as I'll ever be I guess," I said.

"Very well remember Ash make sure you have all ten of your wings showing just like in Aephoceria but instead you'll enter after I give the introduction," Faust said.

"Geez Faust you worry about me as if I was your own," I said causing Faust to blush. "Don't worry I know what to do."

"Alright then," Faust said before she turned to go inside.

"And Faust," I said to get her attention and causing her to look at me. "Thank you thank you for looking out for me," I saw Faust have tears in her eyes before she gave me a hug. "Hey c'mon don't cry or you'll ruin your mascara wouldn't do if the queen came in like she just came from a funeral."

"I'll see you inside Ash," Faust said before she stepped out of the hug dried her eyes and disappeared from teleporting.

I stood in silence and Swift Spear and Holy Light stood on either side of the door ready to open it. I then unveiled all ten of my wings and took a breath before I heard Faust's voice on the other side of the doors.

"We have gathered here today to celebrate a great and memorable occasion the Knight of Freedom Ash Blade has done some of the most extraordinary things since he arrived in our lands. Whether it be stopping a war before it began or protecting entire kingdoms from what seemed like impossible situations he had even made our family whole once more. But nothing could prepare me for when I realized on who he really was. So it is with great pleasure and joy that I announce him as member of royalty this day mares, gentlecolts and visitors from across the globe and beyond I present to you King Ash Blade," Faust said before the doors opened and I extended all of my wings before I walked in.

I kept my eyes straight ahead and walked calmly among the carpet while the mares and Immortals sang the same song that was sung on Twilight's coronation but they put my name and king in the lyrics. I looked at the sides of the room and saw many faces some I recognized like Rocky from the Diamond Dog Kingdom, the stallion from Zebrafrica, Gilda, Fancy Pants, Fleur, Saint Blade, I also saw all my friends from earth. I also saw magenta coloured Spike who was shrunk down to our size which I found out Dragons could do on their own when they've matured enough along with the dwarves Raggor, Prince Lokdrom and King Jaghoki were here as well. I also saw Mitta, Ruby, Snowdrop, Vinyl, Octavia, Daring, Spitfire and Fleetfoot were here as well and in the front row I saw the kings and queens and princes allied with Equestria. And finally at the alter I saw all of my friends and the foals were off to the side.

Once I made it to the alter I saw everyone was in the same clothing as when Twilight was being coronated I then kneeled in front of Faust and Rage walked over carrying a cushion with my crown on it. Faust took the crown and nodded to Rage before she placed the crown on my head and with that done I stood up and turned around and the king’s gem on my head glowed brightly illuminating my wings and causing everyone in the room to bow before me. Once that happened Faust tapped me on the shoulder and led me over to the balcony. When I walked out I saw there were thousands and thousands of ponies and other creatures cheering for me while I just waved before I cleared my throat.

"First of all I wish to thank all of you for coming to either listen, cheer or give me a compliment and if so each one is seen and heard. For those that aren't here but are thinking about me or watching it on the T.V. again I thank you cause when I first arrived here I thought that such a thing as me being a member of royal blood or being crowned a king was an impossibility. And that wouldn't have bothered me at all cause I had no desire to be so. But now after all I've been through I can say that I will work hard and do my very best to be the king you both want and need me to be," I said causing the massive crowd below to cheer.

"Well said Ash well said," Faust said before we walked back inside.

When I walked back inside I was crushed in a group hug by the mane 6 and their coltfriends and I received numerous words of congratulations from everyone before we went on with the day.

After the day ended and many of the guests returned home leaving behind my friends from Ponyville and the ones who were once enslaved like I was. But the rest had returned home but now we were in the dining room and enjoying our meal.

"Hey Ash remember when Alex told you those stories about The Lord of The Rings?" Eli asked.

"Oh yeah I remember I even saw The Hobbit once or twice," I said.

"The Lord of The Rings?" Luna asked.

"Oh it's a movie back from earth and Alex's favourite," I said.

Yeah but once you got him talking about it you couldn't shut him up Ash found that out the hard way," Jabir said.

"Hey curiosity is a curse and you all know it," I said.

"Ain't that the damn truth," Shining said.

"Hey speaking of Ash remember that song Alex loved the Cat and the Moon wasn't it?" Rage asked.

"Yeah I remember it why?" I asked.

"Well how about we sing it for old times sake I can sing Alex's part I know it off by heart," Rage suggested.

"Oh no...No, no, no, no Rage you know why," I said.

"Rage has a point Ash we all know how much you loved that song and it knocked Akachi out like a light whenever he herd it," Jabir said.

"Please Ash," Luna said with the puppy dog eyes and she even pulled off the ear thing my wolf siblings did.

I then looked at everyone and saw they were all just staring at me with smiles on their faces.

"There's no way I can change your minds can I?" I asked earning no's from everyone. "Fine then."

The group cheered as I stood up along with the other males that were in the cell with me and summoned some regular clothes for myself and my violin along with the proper instruments for the others to play.

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I began to play the violin and that's when the others began to sing and while I played I did a small jig to make it entertaining and judging by the others laughter and smiles they were enjoying themselves. There was one point where the others joined in by clapping in time with the beat and singing till it ended where we gave a bow.

"You guys keep that up you'll be on Broadway," Rebecca said.

"I'm touched Rebecca and I'm exhausted from today so I shall see you all either next time I'm on earth or tomorrow," I said as I gave a nod and returned my violin to where I summoned it before I teleported to my room.

I then began to get changed into some pj's when suddenly a pair of arms snaked their way around my stomach and I saw Luna purring into my ear. She had a seductive look on her face which said that tonight was going to be long but fun.