Hearth's Warming was approaching, as was the time for Luna’s heat. All this going through Koraseru’s mind as he was working on creating Luna’s gift in secret while she slept during the day. With the help of the castle blacksmith, he was able to get his creation underway. The blacksmith was still impressed that the arcosian got ahold of such wonderful material.

    “My dear boy, how you were able to acquire metal from the moon I will not be able to believe. But this is definitely lunar silver.. I have no doubt the princess of the night will enjoy your gift for all eternity!”

    Koraseru didn’t mind the older ponies calling him ‘boy’ or ‘youngen’ as they did. Nut his aging process he was no more than the age of what a twenty year old would be. Physically anyways. He did have thousands of years of wisdom on all but Celestia and Luna and all the other eternal beings.

    “I really hope so Iron Forge. I know I definitely wouldn’t be making as much progress as I am without your help though. You do your craft a great service.”

    “That is very kind of you to say. But I am just an old blacksmith. Nobody important.”

    “Well, you may not see yourself as important, but to those who seek out the finest quality weapon to makes sure that they can defend their realm, they depend on you. Always keep that in mind.”

    Iron Forge has been the castle’s blacksmith for nearly all his life. He knew that Koraseru has been alive much longer than he has, but still respected the older stallions and mares as younger ones would.

He was quite popular among the servants and staff as well. Whenever they seemed like they were struggling with something heavy or anything of that nature, he stepped in to happily help. Both Celestia and Luna noticed this about him. Despite his personality being a bit too serious and stoic, he cracks a smile every now and then to those who approach him. Twilight has even written to Celestia that while he is in Ponyville, he even plays with the fillies and colts when they invite him to play hide n’ seek and various other fun activities. While he hasn’t gained much acceptance in Canterlot other than the castle, ponyville is always happy to see him when he visits.

    “You are so kind to us here at the castle Koraseru. To all of us.”

    “Well, you don’t give me a reason to act any other way. I have gotten to know many ponies throughout my lifetime, many friends of whom I had lost because I outlived them. It is sad when they depart yes. But, I will never ever forget them. See, most ponies think that beings like me and the princesses eventually forget those we are closest to during our lifetime. But that couldn’t be any further from the truth. Just like the day you leave us, the name Iron Forge will remain in my head, along with the memory of a kind old stallion who I could just come by and talk to and just be myself around.”

    There was commotion outside of the building that Koraseru and Iron Forge were in. A group of guard ran passed in a hurry it seemed. Koraseru quickly made his way outside to catch up to them.

    “Hey fellas! Everything alright?”

    He asked as he ran beside them.

    Something is going on just outside of Ponyville. We believe that whatever is there is causing a disturbance. Princess Celestia believes you may know what is is actually!”

    And right on cue, she flies above him and calls out to him.

    “Koraseru, we are in desperate need of you, now!”

    He flies up to meet her as she heads out for the direction that the guards were speaking of. He flies beside her at her speed as to not get too far ahead.

    “Talk to me Tia! What is going on?!”

    “”Some kind of metallic flying aircraft landed on the outside of the Everfree Forest. The portal that brought it through is still open...as if it is waiting for something…”

    Koraseru widens his eyes as he picks up his speed, leaving Celestia behind.

    “Koraseru, wait!”

    She shouted, but he was already too far ahead.

    I got a very bad feeling in my gut about this…

    He thought as he flew closer to his destination. Sure enough, a small spacecraft was there in an opening, and out of it came his worse fear of all. Standing below, was none other than Frieza himself. But he wasn’t the only one there. Twilight and her friends were there as well. The only good thing that he had hoped would have happened out of that invasion on his home is that that little sadistic son of a bitch was killed in the process. But here he was.

    “What a ridiculously colorful world...makes my stomach turn just looking at all of this garage…”

    Scoffed Frieza as he looks at Twilight and her friends next.

    “And even more weak looking creature that inhabit it. This would be a perfect place to rebuild! Destroy all of it’s beings and claim this world as my own!”

    “That won’t happen, Frieza!”

    Koraseru said as he landed in front of Twilight and the others. Celestia flanding a few moments afterwards. Frieza was caught off guard for a moment, one of his kind was already here? Even more so he remembered the arcosian standing in front of him now.

    “Aaah, look who it is. Kogeru’s boy. You made it out alive then did you?”

    Frieza said with an arched brow as he crosses his arms. Koraseru puts his arm out in front of the group behind him as he then begins walking towards Frieza.

    “That’s right. My parents made sure I got away from those bastards who came to destroy our home. Now, I suggest you turn tail and leave now. I already have dibs on this world.”

    He said with a wicked grin, but turns his head to Celestia and the others with a wink. They quickly understood what he was on about. Celestia spoke out.

    “That’s right, I am his queen, so i suggest that you go and find somewhere else to call your own world.”

    Koraseru nods and chuckles.

    “Good girl.”

    He then turns to Frieza, who was now directly in front of him.

    “You cannot fool me, Koraseru. You are too merciful towards others. You would never usurp anyone from their throne, even if it was to save our kind. You are a weak minded fool with too much power for his own good.”

    He suddenly throws a punch at Koraseru, landing him straight in the jaw, causing him to slide back and growl in anger.

    GAH! At least I know that I care about other than myself!

    He said as he flew towards Frieza, quicker than he would have expected of someone like Koraseru. He swings his tail and nails Frieza square in the face with it. Causing him to stumble back.

    “I will fight to make sure that your sadistic reign will never ever come here. I will kill you if I must!”

    He shouted angrily as he took a stance, his eyes burning with misplaced anger and hatred, but there was no better time to unleash it than this.

    “Tia, get the others out of here! This is going to get very bad!”

    “I will not leave you alone with him, Koraseru! I am the ruler of Equestria and a threat such as this will not be left solely to you!”

    Koraseru and Frieza take to the air and begin trading punches and kicks at incredible speeds. They moved so quickly that no one could even see their movements at all, just impacts in the air.

    “Why do you care so much for these weak animals?! They are just one more species to be wiped out and taken control of!”

    “I am not like you Frieza! I knew you would be like this once you got older! You are just the same as your brothers! Cruel and vile! I will not let you destroy what I have come to love dearly here!”

    “What you have come to love?! You really have gotten soft! You are a pathetic excuse for a frost demon! Our kind are ruthless, killing machines that are destined to dominate! You are nothing but a waste of precious life!”

    Frieza seemed to be getting the upper hand on Koraseru, landing more blows than he was. But he wasn’t going to give up. He fought with all he had, throwing energy orbs here and there, even going into his calculating mode which seemed to help him alot. But alas, Frieza finally struck him down with a one good solid punch. He falls to the ground leaving a crater. Frieza was about to deal the finishing blow when a blue beam of magic his him in the back, causing him to tumble through the air. He growls and looks to find Luna glaring angrily at Frieza.

    Don’t you even think about it! You dare to take his life you will face my wrath!”

    “LUNA, NO GET AWAY FROM HIM!”

    Shouted Koraseru, trying to get up from his fall and struggling. Frieza instantly gets up into Luna’s face and punches her in the stomach. Luna’s eyes widen from the attack. He then turns and slams his tail into her side and sends her to the ground just as hard as he sent Koraseru. He lands in front of the princess and grins wickedly at a sick idea.

    “Hey, Koraseru, this one seems to be particularly fond of you. I wonder what would happen if I ended her pitiful life, right in front of you.”

    “Don’t you dare Frieza, your battle is with me!!!”

    Frieza chuckles evilly as he lifts a foot up and stomps it against Luna’s head, digging his foot into her skull and repeatedly stomping. Luna’s screams of pain and the sight of her spasming with each blow tore at Koraseru on the inside.

    “That’s enough Frieza! STOP IT NOW!”

    Koraseru shouted in absolute anger. He struggles to his feet and began to breath heavily.his fists balled up and his body pulsating. Energy was starting to swirl around him and his eyes glowed brightly. Frieza turned to look at Koraseru with wide eyes. He didn’t have this kind of power before…

    “I..am going to kill you Frieza...you dare to hurt someone I care about so much! You are going to pay with your life! I WILL RIP YOU APART AND THEN I WILL RIP YOU APART AGAIN!”

    The ground began shaking and the snow around the area began to melt. Koraseru’s body was going under a change. All that hidden anger and rage he had gotten from the loss of his home and family, it had a new purpose. And not to mention the love that he had for his friends and Luna added to that fire. His body began to grow, muscles bulging and spikes and spines coming out of his back, a more armored natural plating formed as well and just all around brand new form awoke from his anger. Afterwhich an inhuman scream came from him as he charged forth and grabbed Frieza by the neck, slamming him into the ground and dragging his face into the earth, not even giving time for Frieza to recover, he slams him into the ground and begins punching him as hard and as fast as possible.

    “You are dead Frieza! You hear me?! Dead!”

    Frieza was in a panic in his mind, Koraseru was not letting up at all to give him an opening Koraseru finally stopped punching him enough to look around. He chuckles when he finds the perfect way to torture Frieza. He drags his limp body over to a large sharp rock, his picks Frieza up by the leg and brings him over his shoulder, letting out a roar and impales him nearly halfway down on the rock, using his foot to push him down further. Frieza lets out a cry of agony as this happens. Celestia and the others witnessed this, and they appeared more afraid of Koraseru now than of Frieza. Koraseru takes hold of one of Frieza’s arms and begins pulling on it with all his strength, the sound of bones separating and flesh tear was heard as the appendage came loose. Frieza continues to cry out.

    “How does that feel? Does it hurt? Well get ready, we still have four more limbs to go.”

    Koraseru continued to literally rip Frieza apart, soon there was nothing but a torso and head. Frieza was still alive, he just couldn’t move...at all.

    “Now...for the final…”

    “Koraseru, that is enough! He has been tortured plenty! Just send him back through the portal../please. I don’t want to see you become a killer...just..send him on his way.”

    Koraseru looked between Celestia and Frieza, the growls, he drags Frieza off the rock and tosses him and his limbs into the spacecraft, not even giving Frieza a chance to say he will return, even though he won’t. Koraseru closes the hatch of the ship and lifts it into the air, tossing it through the portal, watching it close up as it swallows the object, he quickly turns his attention to Luna who was lying in the snow. He flies down to her side and lifts her up in his arms, examining her injuries. He sees quite a large bruise on her side and a few wounds on her head. He pulls her closer and buries his head into her gently. He then feels her gentle touch lightly caress his cheek.

    “Hey...it is alright. It’s just a few scratches is all…”

    “Luna...you are a fool. You should have known you didn’t have a chance against him...his speed and strength was way beyond yours…”

    “But in the end, I knew you would come to save me...even though you did make good on your threat to rip him apart. That...was rather scarey…”

    “Yeah….sorry. But when I saw him hurting you, I just...I lost it.”

    The others came running up beside him and Luna. Celestia kneeled beside her sister.

    “Oh Lulu...I can’t tell if I should call you brave or foolish for what you did…”

    One thing for sure is, this wasn’t going to be the only tough fight that Koraseru would face. And not the only time he nearly lost Luna. Things would settle for awhile, but an much more powerful enemy was coming within the next few years.