“Maybe it would better if I showed you,” I told the group.

“Showed us what?” asked Princess Luna.

“Ordis… *sigh* look let’s just head outside. Princess Celestia, is there a large open area on the premises?” I asked while looking toward the white mare.

“Well there’s the castle courtyard,” responded Celestia.

“Can you take me there?”

“Of course, follow me.”

“Storm heel,” I said looking toward my best friend while she ran to my side, “Oh! Before I forget,” I raised my right hand and watched as my glaive returned to my grasp, sheathing it on my wrist. Everyone was a little surprised that I could make my weapon return, but after seeing what I did earlier, they blew it off pretty quickly.

Celestia began to walk past me and I followed her lead with Storm at my side. Behind us was Princess Luna, Princess Cadence, Prince Shining Armor, Twilight and her friends.

But before we left the room I said, “Your majesty, you might want to get a medic, you still have a trooper on the floor.”

“Oh… right,” she looked a little embarrassed. Probably because she forgot about the unconscious soldier on the floor.

She stepped through the open door and hollered, “Guards!”

I stood and watched while two unicorns ran up and said in unison, “Yes your majesty?”

She looked at one of the guards and said, “I want you to get a doctor, and I want you to stay with him,” she said while pointing toward the unconscious stallion in the room.

They did as they were told and we continued down the hall. It didn’t take long for someone to speak up.

“So Excalibur, what’s it like being a Tenno?” Rainbow asked excitingly.

My response was, “Do you want the lie, or the truth?”

“Uh… both… I guess.”

“It’s just like the fairy tales. I fight the dragon, win, get the girl in the end. Ride off into the sunset, and live happily ever after,” I said sarcastically.

“Was that the lie?” asked Twilight.

“Yes… the truth is I’ve faced horrors that no one should ever see in life. There is no getting the girl and ridding off into the sunset. There is only fighting,” I said with a hint of sorrow.

“So what’s your history like?” asked Twilight.

“Written in blood,” I deadpanned.

“What do you mean by that?’ she appeared to be a little shocked by my remark.

“I watched as my species was pushed to the edge of extinction. I faced horrible depression, watched my own teammates slip into madness. And now," I glanced at her momentarily, "I face threats that would more than love to end everything you have here,” I said while gesturing to the building we’re in.

“Like what kind of threats?” asked Shining Armor. It would appear that he still doesn’t trust me.

“Mainly, the Grineer.”

“And what are these Grineer?” asked Princess Celestia.

“Filthy clones is what they are… they’re battle hardened soldiers that want to rule the universe. They already took my galaxy and are doing their best to destroy all who oppose them," I glanced at Celestia for a second, "As of right now, the Tenno are the only things standing in their way.”

“They sound like brutes,” responded Rarity.

“They’re stone cold killers, I’ve watched too many innocent lives lost to their weapons.”

“And how do we know you haven’t brought them with you?” Shining asked with anger and disgust.

“You don’t. But were located in a galaxy that is uncharted to everyone. As of right now, I’m the first to step on this ground. I may have mapped the planet but I don’t know where its relative location is to the Origin System.”

“The Origin System?”

It would appear that Twilights full of questions. I guess that’s understandable since I’m an alien to this planet. I should be used to it by now, but I get tired of being asked the saaaaame questions… all the time.

“My galaxy.”

“Oh,” responded Twilight.

A moment of silence fell between everyone.

“So Princess Celestia, perhaps you can answer some questions of mine?”

“Of course, ask away?”

“First off, what were those things that were attacking the city?”

“They’re called Changelings.”

“Changelings?” I asked repeated.

“Shape shifters,” answered Cadence, “They feed off of love. That’s why they were here, they needed to feed.”

“Interesting. Guess it was a good thing I showed up when I did.”

“Yes, and we thank you for what you did,” responded Celestia.

“It’s what I do.”

Yet another moment of silence fell upon us.

“So your majesties, have you addressed your people about what happened? Because I know I’m not going to get the warmest welcome when I step outside.”

“What do you mean by that darling? Everypony is very accepting here in Equestria,” responded Rarity.

“To some, I’m considered a freak; others a god. But I don’t always get the warmest of welcomes. My first impression her involved a bloody battle, then I kicked Mr. Armor’s ass here,” I said while pointing my thumb over my shoulder.

“I was winning and you know it!” barked Shining Armor.

“Yoou keep telling yourself that,” I said sarcastically.

“Anyway, to answer your previous question Excalibur. I have told my subjects about you, and they are very thankful... Who knows, you may have some new fans,” answered Celestia.

“Hurray for me… anyway how long was I-”

While we passed a hallway I saw a little white maid with a purple mane look at me. So I stopped and just looked at her. She was way more nervous than need be. She just stood there and shook, eyes darting to both sides.

“Excalibur, is there something wrong?” asked Twilight.

I just ignored her.

“Excalibur, are you alright sugar cube?” asked Applejack with a hint of worry.

Ignoring her too, I continued watched the maid... and that’s when I saw it. On her foreleg, a flicker.

“Gotcha.”

I shot forward and grabbed her in a head lock, and placed my right hand on her muzzle. Everyone stood there shocked at my sudden attack.

Princess Celestia screamed, “Don’t you dare hurt-“

I leaned forward and gave my right arm a hard pull.

CRACK!

They stood there and watched as I let the maid drop to the floor, her neck clearly broken.

Shining looked over his shoulder, “GUARDS ARREST... WHAT THE!?” Screamed Shining Armor. He looked back and was shocked by what he saw.

“You’re welcome Princess,” I said while looking at Celestia.

“A changeling… but… how did you know?” asked Twilight, still shocked by the dead body on the floor.

I walked up to the little purple unicorn and said, “She was acting a little off when she saw me. As I observed her further, I saw a flicker on her left foreleg. Her disguise was ruined, simple as that,” I looked up at Celestia, “It would appear your little problem, isn’t completely gone.”

“I would have to agree with you Excalibur,” she looked at the guards that just arrived and said, “I want all guards on alert, look for any suspicious activity,” she looked at the dead changeling,“ and please clean up this mess,” she pointed to the dead changeling.

“Yes your majesty,” they answered in unison.

“Anyway, now that that’s over with, shall we continue?” I asked

“Yes... right this way,” responded Celestia.

It was hard to believe how far we walked. Because before I knew it, we were at the front door of the castle. Celestia opened the door and we all stepped outside.

“Alright I hope you’re ready for this,” I said while I stepped forward while everyone else waited behind me.

“Ordis, do you have my location?”

“Yes Excalibur.”

“Alright, I have a large open courtyard in front of me; I want you to land in it.”

“Yes Excalibur, I’m making my descent now.”

“Roger that.”

I stood there in silence waiting for Ordis to make his landing.

“Excalibur, what are we waiting for?” asked Twilight.

“You’ll see,” I said turning my head to look over my shoulder.

A few more seconds passed by as everyone waited in confusion. That’s when a little dot appeared in the sky.

“What the hay is that?” asked Rainbow.

As the dot got bigger, it began to take shape of my Liset. Within a few seconds the ship came to a roaring stop overhead, and began to lower itself to the ground, causing dust and leaves to kick up into the air. Once it finally touched down I walked up to the ship and watched the rear door open, revealing the inside of the ship.

I walked up and stopped at the top of the ramp. I looked over my shoulder and said, “Wanna take a look inside?” It was clear that everyone was speechless; they all just nodded their heads slowly in response.

Stepping into my ship; everything appeared to be the same way I left it. Even though I don’t have a whole lot. Storm took her spot on the incubator. I turned back to see the looks on everyone’s faces, it was priceless. Their jaws would have fallen off if they weren’t attached to their skulls.

“Welcome aboard the Liset,” I said while holding my arms out slightly.

“I can believe this… it’s so… advanced,” said Twilight with a huge smile.

“This… is… AMAZING!” screamed Pinkie.

“How awesome is THIS!” screamed Rainbow.

“Oh… my...” mumbled Fluttershy.

“It’s so… bland,” stated Rarity.

“I don’t get it,” said Applejack, while looking at everything.

“I can’t believe this Excalibur. How did you make something like this?” asked Celestia, awe struck.

“I can thank the Orokin engineers for the ship. Which reminds me, Ordis, say hello to our guests.”

“Hello everyone,” responded Ordis.

Everyone sunk down a little in surprise.

“Who said that!?” asked Rarity.

“I did,” responded the cephalon.

“Who?” asked Applejack.

Everyone was clearly lost about the voice they were hearing.

“Ordis is the ship,” I said. “Here, I’ll be right back,” I turned and walked up the hidden ramp into the upper part of the ship. “Ordis, why don’t we show them who you really are?”

“Yes Excalibur.”

I grabbed the little cube as it left the console and I walked back down the hidden ramp to see everyone looking at all the technology in the room. Twilight, Celestia, Luna, and Cadence were looking at my foundry. Rainbow, Applejack, and Pinkie were looking at my Mods library. Fluttershy and Rarity were petting Storm, and Shining Armor was looking at my arsenal.

“Excalibur, what is this?” asked Twilight.

“This is my foundry.”

I walked up to it and pressed a small button. A holographic screen popped up with a list of names for weapons, gear, and Warframe blueprints. The three princesses and Twilight stood there wide eyed.

I raised my hand to the screen and said, “This contains a plethora of blueprints for various weapons, gear, Warframes, and the like… here watch this.”

I tapped an icon saying 'Orokin Catalyst' and watch as the little blue object comes into view.

“This is amazing,” responded Twilight, dumbfounded by the interactive screen.

“Just click on what you want to look at,” I said.

Just before I turned to leave, Twilight asked, "What are these little icons on the bottom of the picture?”

“They’re the resources required to make the Catalyst.”

“Where do you keep those?” she had a huge smile plastered on her face.

“In here actually,” I grabbed a small cub with a handle on it and removed it from the foundry and held it up to her face. “All of my resources are broken down on a molecular level and contained in here. When they are needed; they are rebuilt and put into the object that’s being made.”

“Fascinating,” replied Celestia.

I put the object back in its place and walked over to Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie.

“So what does this do?” asked Rainbow.

“Here click on this,” I pushed a button on the machine. It began to roar to life, opening yet another holographic screen. Thus revealing all my mods.

“Wow-ee-zowie! What are these?” asked Pinkie.

“Mods,” I said.

“What in the hay are mods?” asked Applejack. Doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that she’s having a hard time comprehending the advanced technology.

“Mods are short for Modules; they are used to improve my gear.”

“Awesome!” replied Rainbow.

“Here, you can scroll around and give them a look.” I took my hand and pulled it across the screen, causing the list to slide to the left.

“Excalibur, are you going to introduce me *BZZT* TO OUR NEW ALLIES? *BZZT*”

“Oh my, what, was that?” asked Rarity with a hint of shock.

I looked at the cube in my hand for a moment before looking up at the group, “Sorry about that, Ordis isn’t in the best shape,” I said trying to calm the disturbed unicorn.

I held up the little cube in my hand and said, “Everyone this is Ordis, my cephalon.”

“Hello everyone,” responded the small cube.

With hesitation but in unison everyone said, “Uh…hi.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you all,” the little cube said with joy.

An awkward moment of silence filled the air.

“Uh… Ordis,” I pointed toward the ponies in sequence, “This is Princess Celestia, her sister Princess Luna, their niece Princess Cadence, her husband Prince Shining Armor, Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack.”

Twilight walked up to me with a puzzled look while she held a hoof to her chin and said, “I don’t get it… I mean it’s just a cube.”

“Actually Twilight, he’s a highly advanced A.I.”

“A.I.?” she asked while cocking her head to the right a little.

“Artificial Intelligence. He maybe an inanimate object, but his programming allows him to make individual decisions. Basically he has free will like you and me.”

“Can I look at him?” asked the small unicorn.

“Don’t ask me, it’s his decision.”

“Oh… uh…" she looked at the cube, "Ordis, is it alright if I pick you up?” she asked with a hint of worry and nervousness.

“Of course Miss Sparkle, as long as you don’t *BZZT* SHATTER ME INTO A MILLION PIECES *BZZT* oh my! My apologies. I hope you can forgive me?” he asked with worry in his voice.

She looked at me with troublesome eyes.

“He took a hard hit before we got here. That’s how he got that crack on his casing,” I told Twilight, trying to reassure her.

A purple aura covered her horn while simultaneously enveloping Ordis. She began to levitate him in front of her face and examined him from every angle.

“Here, follow me,” I said while also giving a slight hand gesture telling everyone to follow me.

We walked up the hidden ramp into the upper compartment of the ship.

“Here Twilight, hand me Ordis?” I told her, while sticking out my open hand.

“Sure, her you go,” she replied while “handing” me the little cephalon.

I placed him back in his home and walked over to a table on the left hand side of the compartment.

“Princess Celestia, if I remember correctly, you said Twilight here was a student of yours?” I said looking at her majesty.

“Yes, she was my star pupil,” responded the mare with confidence.

“What did you teach her?” I asked out of curiosity.

“Everything I could. But mostly she learned everything from the castle library.”

“Ah, looks like we got a book worm,” I gave the little purple unicorn a glance.

She looked to the side and gave off a slight blush. Now, I know I’m a super soldier, but I’m still human, it was a pretty cute sight.

“Pfft, more like egghead,” said Rainbow, clearly giving off a friendly insult.

“Ordis, I want you to black out any information in the codex that may be considered dangerous. Specific chemical reactions, weapon designs and the like… oh and my battle records.”

“Yes Excalibur.”

“Excalibur, what are talking about?” asked Celestia.

“Done Excalibur,” interrupted the cephalon.

“Thank you Ordis, look at this,” I open the codex to its holo feed, “this contains all available information about the universe. I’ll let you look at it, but any info that is considered dangerous or to advanced is blacked out. Now Twilight, I’ve seen that look in your eye before, and all questions you may have about the universe, are all contained in this drive.”

“A...and… you’re going to let me… look at it?” she was damn near speechless.

“You, and anyone else in this room can look at it for the time I am here. But anything in black is strictly confidential. I don’t want anyone to ask about what is hidden under those lines, got it?”

“Yes!” she was so excited, that little mare was special… she was going to go far in life.

“Got it?” I looked toward everyone else in the room.

“Got it,” replied everyone at some point.

“Good,” I deadpanned.

“Anyway... Excalibur what other cool stuff can you show us?” asked Rainbow excitedly.

“Here,” I walked over to a round pad on the floor and kneeled down, causing 14 planets to appear around me. Everyone gasped and backed up when the planets popped up around me.

“These are the planets of my solar system.”

A mixture of oohs and aahs filled the room. I placed my hand over the little blue planet, and watch as it zoomed in.

“This is my home planet. We call it Earth.”

Everyone replies with a good, “Woooooaaaah.”

I rose to my feet and the solar system disappeared into the projector.

Turning around I asked, “Anyone want to go for a ride?”

Author's Notes:

Well another chapter down in this story, there will be more action but its going to be a little while. I do plan on having some chapters posted about what happened just after the beginning of the sentient attack and during the attack, to fill in those dark, sad, and gore tags.