It has been at least three days since Edward's disappearance for Equestria. Accord to his personal guard Polearm he'd fall into some sort of portal at the train station in Dodge City. Naturally, the earth pony guard was very concerned as he'd never this happen before. Thank Faust, that Twilight Sparkle was there to reassure him that this was nothing new for Edward. As she'd experienced a similar incident from Edward's first trip to Ponyville. Apparently, this happens when another human in another world finds the object the summoned sent into what Ed referred to as the Void.

We'd be lying to ourself if we'd said we weren't right now. From what we'd heard from Ed, time flows fairly similar in most worlds. He also told Tia and us that he can't return to this version of Equestria until his business with the summoner is concluded. This made things difficult on the summoned due to the fact that only they can decide when the contract has been fulfilled.

Our train of thought was interrupted by Tia as she entered the room. She had a worried look upon her face as she approached us.

“How are you holding up Luna?” she asked.

“We're very concerned since Polearm had informed us of Edward's sudden departure, sister,” I answered with worry.

“I am to sister, but Ed did say this would happen to him from time to time,” said Celestia.

“We know that, but why now? Of all the times he could've been summoned, why did it have to happen right before Cadance and Shining Armor's wedding? Ed has been doing everything in his power to help the ponies of Equestria since he was released from the hell he was in.” I said angrily.

“I can't answer those questions, Luna,” Tia said walking over to one of the nearest window. “I do know that Edward isn't going to miss the wedding, He was very adamant about being there, and you know how much family means to your husband Luna.”

“You're right Tia. But it's our job to worry about him in these types of situations. We know he'll be back soon though.” I said somberly.

Without warning a portal opened up in behind Tia and I. We turned to each other in shock as we'd never seen this before. We felt a seemingly endless amount of magical power coming from the portal. Tia and I lit our horns with our magic and prepared to face whatever was coming from the portal. Then a figured started to form in it.

“Do you think it's Discord up to his old tricks again?” I asked Tia.

“No Luna, this isn't doing Discord in the slightest. I can't sense any chaos magic coming from that portal, but what I do sense is that the portal itself is made of powerful magic and the thing coming through it is extremely powerful in its own right,” said Tia with a nervous look in her eye.

I looked into the portal and started to see what Tia meant. While the portal itself was made of powerful magic the form inside of it was giving off another type of magical power. Although, I also noticed that it seemed somewhat familiar to me. The figure form started to become more defined as it came closer and closer to use, and with it so did the sensation that I knew who this was. Then just as the figure started to come through to our side from wherever it was coming from I figure out that it was Edward, but as I did this I didn't have a chance to tell Tia before she fired a beam of magic at him.

“I will not let you come through!” shouted Celestia as she fired a beam of Magic at Edward hitting dead center in the chest and knocking him into the wall.

The portal dissipated as I ran over to check on Edward, and as I did I heard him start to speak.

“Nothing like the usual greeting to let you know you're home,” said Ed as he got up from his spot on the floor and dusted off his pants.

“Edward, we're so happy to see you,” I said embracing him.

“Oh, Ed I'm so sorry about that, I thought you were some kind of monster.” lamented Tia.

“It's alright Tia, besides I'd rather have you both be ready to blast the stuff that comes out of the portals then not be. There's no telling what kind of a Displaced will come through if it just randomly pops up. I've heard from Time Turner that not all the Displaced are good and that there a some that have even gone as far as to destroy the worlds and there are those that can travel through the void to enter other worlds freely. So be on guard but wait until they're through the portal at least before you blast them, Tia.” Ed said as I moved back while he started to rub the spot where Tia hit him.

“Edward, you seem to have grown stronger, and we do mean since we spoke to you on the day before you were summoned,” I said in shock as I sense his strength was nearly twice that since he left.

“Oh, yea that's because I gained some new abilities from this guy named Oz. He'll be a great asset to his Equestria if he learns how to control his powers and if he'd learn not to be a smartass at the wrong times.” Ed said as he flexed his arms with a smile.

Ed began to explain about the new powers he'd learned and how they were more for combat than anything else. It was starting to get late and Tia had begun to wobble a bit so I had the night guards escort her to her chambers for the night. She hugged Ed and I and then proceeded to her chambers, while Ed continued to stay with me and went on with telling me his story. When he'd finished Ed decided to stay up through night court. This was the first time we'd been able to spend time together, physically anyway, since he left for the training he'd planned out for the guards and others. After we finished up with the last of the nobles we went for a walk in the gardens until it was time for me to enter the dreams of the ponies so we adjourned ti my chambers for the rest of the night.

I'd gotten up with Luna this morning as per the usual so she could lower the moon and Tia raised the sun. Then, we all met up for breakfast in the dining hall, we ran into Polearm along the way. The poor guy wouldn't stop apologizing for losing me, and that's when I told him it was going to happen from time to time. He then started to say he was coming with me next time I'm summoned, and I promptly denied him this and told him he was needed here to watch over things while I was gone. I began to enjoy my breakfast with Tia and Luna and asked how the preparations for the Shining's and Cadance's wedding were coming along. As if to add to my enjoyment, I got the news that everything was ready and the invitations were to be sent out soon, but then Celestia started to tell me that the wedding was going to be a surprise to the kingdom. That's when they said they’re going to have the Elements brought in a day before to set up the place and mail out the invitations then. I was completely dumbfounded by this so I asked when the date was. As the proceeded to tell me it was in two days. That's when I asked what the hell and began to rant with worry and anger about the various 'have to's' I hadn't got to do and didn't have time for. Following my own breakdown, I told Luna and Tia I'd be in town today and I'd see them later in the day and at this point, I proceeded out of the castle into Canterlot with Polearm following close behind.

We walked around for a few hours doing various random acts. Due to the fact, the wedding was a secret I couldn't do anything that would draw attention to what might be going on, and the fact that Luna's husband was back was already drawing too much attention. All of this crap was really starting to piss me off so I thought I'd go vent some of my frustration in the coliseum for a while. Doing some training with my new abilities was actually just what I needed to blow off some steam and get the feel for the new powers. So I head to the newly Renovated Canterlot Coliseum with a crowd behind me.

Polearm followed me as we went through the entrance of the coliseum and into the locker rooms. I looked over to him and saw the interest and worry in his eyes. After what happened with Shining Armor last time we were here I couldn't blame the way the poor fella was acting. After enduring the last three months of none stop training I knew he wanted to test if he'd gotten stronger by sparring with me. Normally, I would take Polearm on if he'd asked me, but that's where his worry came from as I wasn't in the best mood right now. I still needed a sparring partner though and there weren't a whole lot of viable option at the moment and then I remember the first token I'd received from Time Turner and proceeded to pull out the Adam mask from the Endless Carry bag I'd made during the training camp.

“Now how do I do this again never actually used one of these tokens myself. I guess I'll just say the name of the character.” I thought out loud.

“Sir Elric what are you doing with that mask?” asked Polearm.

“I'm summoning another Displaced to help blow off some steam Polearm. I don't think it’s a good idea if I face off with anypony else right now. Mainly cause everypony that can match me is to close to the reason in the first place, and secondly because my emotions trigger my power when I'm too pissed to keep them check. I don't want to hurt somepony and I'd like to be the summoner for once and not the summoned.” I explained to my guard/assistant.

“If you think that's what's best, then I won't say anything against it.” sighed Polearm.

“Don't worry my friend from the creed engraved in the mask this guy should be pretty strong, but also a decent person,” I said with a smirk. “I summon the sword of equality.”

Almost immediately after I spoke these words a portal like the ones I fall through open in the locker room. I could instantly sense a great magical power coming from within it, and there was another life force was with it. I started to get a smile on my face as I noticed that this magical was very similar to Luna but still different in many ways. It seems wilder. As I thought the mask summon Adam Taurus from the RWBY show back in my homeworld, or at least a variant from what I could remember. He was very tall but I could tell that he was strong and had a good heart. I then noticed there was someone standing behind him, but before I could ask he removed his mask revealing silver eyes and began speaking.

“I take it you’re the one who summoned me then, and if you are then I can also assume your a Displaced as well,” Adam said with a smile.

“Yes and yes. It's nice to meet you my name is Edward Elric and I'll leave the names at that. Mainly cause the whole title thing is a bit winded for me.” I commented.

“Adam, who is that over there? I heard displaced does that mean he like you and me and not from this world?” asked a girl as she stepped out from behind the faunus.

“Allow me to introduce one of my teammates Penny Polendina,” said Adam as he gestured to the young girl.

“Salutation Edward Elric and Guard Pony,” Penny said with a salute.

I spent around an hour or so explaining how each of us came to our versions of Equestria. Then Adam took his turn and told me ho he was with his friends when his transfer happened and he then pulled a picture of him with his friends from his jacket. Upon seeing it I immediately recognized the Fairy Tail Guild master Alexandria Justine.

“Hey, that's Lex,” I said pointing at the blue hair girl in the photograph.

“You've met Lex. When and where?” Adam said jumping up from the bench he'd been sitting on.

“It was about four or five months back now. She taught me how to use the Arc of Embodiment in exchange for teaching her how to use alchemy. Not long after I got free I went to see the resident time pony for various reasons and she summoned me with my token I literally just sent out at the time.” I said throwing him my token as it was immediately replaced with a duplicate.

“They also double as communicators to those of us who have one,” I said pointing at the watch.

“Thanks, it’s good to know that Lex is okay, but we seem to have gotten a little off topic. So, why did you summon me?” asked the silver-eyed faunus.

“There are two reasons actually. The first is because I've never summoned another Displaced before, as I've only ever been the summoned. So, I wanted to try it out. The second reason is that I needed someone that can handle themselves in a real fight to help me relieve some stress from current events.” I said pointing my finger up in the air.

“So, you want to fight with Adam Mr. Elric?” asked Penny.

“Yes, but it'll be like your practice matches form your world,” I answered.

“But you intend to come at me full force nonetheless,” commented Adam.

“Not full force. Because if I did, I'd most likely kill you within the first 5 minutes, and I still like to enjoy my matches. This match is to help me vent a bit, but to also help me get a hold on my new skills and abilities I got a few days ago. I didn't get much time to practice.” I explained.

“I' m up for it then, just make it good,” remarked Adam.

“No problem, I just have to set up a few precautions first and let Tia and Luna know what's going on. They love to watch these; as I can tell you know from experience.” I said taking out a scroll from my bag.

I wrote the letter to the princess having one of the guards use the burning spell. I got a reply back almost immediately giving me the all clear but to be careful this time around. I could only smile telling Adam the good news. I had Polearm show him to the other side of the arena. I told the guards to hold off on letting the audience in until I'd finished with my precautions. I really didn't want another incident that endangered innocents just because I wanted to relieve a little bit of stress and have some fun in the process as well.

The precaution I took included putting up a magically reinforced dome around the arena made of diamond through the combination of alchemagic and Arc of Embodiment. Just to take an extra step I was going to have Celestia and Luna put up a barrier before Adam and I started the match. Now that my steps had been put in place I gave the all clear to the guards to let the spectators in while I Headed to my locker room. Once there I saw Polearm waiting for me.

“Sir, are you sure about this?” asked Polearm.

“Yes, I'm sure Polearm. Adam is more the strong enough to put up a decent fight. If I had to guess, he probably faced off with one of the Princesses in his world.” I answered.

“But doesn't that mean he's stronger than you? I mean you just barely beat the captain last time,” he said with worry.

“That is true. But I hadn't had a chance to train properly for the last 2,000, or to train with my new powers. A similar case, yes, but this time I've spent the last three months training with you guys and that caused me to regain my former strength and then some. Not to mention the time I spent in the other world and my new abilities I gained there too.” I said reassuring him by patting him on the shoulder.

I made my way to the gate and waited for the announcer to call our names to enter the arena.

“Hailing from beyond Equestria's borders we have the challenger, leader of the White Fang, Adam Taurus!” shouted the announcer as Adam enter the arena from the south gate.

“Hailing from Canterlot, his opponent, the Golden Eyed Sage, Sir Edward Elric!” said the announcer as I entered from the north.

' I'm so glad Tia told them not to use every single title this time' I thought as we made our way to our spots. We stop a good distance away from each other as we both knew that we were close combat experts. While waiting for the announcer I pull my crystal sword from my bag and spoke to Adam as I saw the shock form on his face.

“Relax my friend. This isn't good to be any fun if your shaken just from your opponent having an odd weapon,” I said with a smirk taking my stance.

“Oh, I'm not shaken in the slightest. I was just in awe that a little pipsqueak like you can even lift that sword with one hand.” Adam said with a smirk as he tried to get me worked up.

Normally this wouldn't work, but I'm not in the best of moods right now.

“BEGIN!” shouted the announcer

I flung myself at the faunus in front of me quickly bringing my sword down with a fair amount of force only to have him block it with his own. He'd ready his gunsheath and brought it up to my face and fired. I jumped back only to have more rounds fired at me. I was able to dodge his shots, but this also kept me at a distance to where I couldn't strike. Then he shot his sword at me while charging forward. I knocked the sword away with my right arm to avoid taking damage. As soon as I'd taken my of Adam he was right in front of me and then in a barrage of punches I was sent flying across the arena into the wall.

“So you have the Amber Silica as well?” I said stabbing my sword into the ground as I used it to get to my feet.

“Yep, I built them with the help of another Displaced,” Adam answered in excitement.

“Wasn't expecting that, but now that I know you've got power. I'm not going to pull any punches whatsoever.” I said with a smile as I wipe some blood from my mouth.

With this statement, my body began to glow red and hum with red lightning. I left my sword in the ground and activated Arc of Embodiment. I moved towards Adan n a red bluer land a blow right in his gut returning the action he'd just pulled.

“Sorry Adam but this is where things get serious, and I remember the more force I use on you the more you can return to me. But what good is it if you can hit me. Also, while you have access multiple weapons; I have an armory.” I said reading for another assault.

“Good I wouldn't want to get bored.” He said pulling himself out of the rubble.

He shot at me like a rocket. I launched myself forward as well. We met each other in an explosion of red energy. Once the light dissipated you could make out Adam and I locked in an exchange of blows. Only those in the crowd who been trained enough could see what was going on clearly. Then there was another large explosion send us both flying backward. We got up from our places on the ground with our clothes in tatters and started to converse as we made our way to each other again.

“I see your arm isn't made of metal, but some sort of gem from what I can tell,” Adam commented pointing to my right arm.

“Not too far off my friend. It made of the same stuff that my sword is made of. It's actually a magic nullifying crystal from a lost empire, but I can replicate it with my Arc of Embodiment.” I said motioning my arm around.

“So that's why my magic isn't working,” Adam remarked.

“Technically, you have enough magic to where you should be able to use some of it, but seeing as you can't my guess is that you haven't been taught how to properly wield it yet. Speaking of noticing things I also see quite a large scar across your chest there.” I said point towards his scar.

“Yea, got it when I faced the Princess Luna of my Equestria,” Adam said as we reached the center of the arena.

“You shouldn't have told me that,” I said bluntly.

“Why?” asked Adam.

“Personal reasons and I'll leave it at that,” I answered.

As I said this I had a pair of swords appeared in my in hand. I swung them in a set of offensive motions as Adam use his gun to block them as best he could. I wasn't paying attention to his left shotgauntlet as he switched to another type of shell while fending off my assault. The next thing I knew I was being slung around in a green tornado and shocked with lightning. Unfortunately, I wasn't wearing my elemental armor at this so I was hit with the full brunt of the charge, but you can't really hurt someone with lightning that can generate it.

“Rah!” I yelled as I overloaded the storm with my own energy.

“Figured that wouldn't do much to you, but it kept to you distracted long enough for me to get Wilt back and thanks to those blows I tuck from you earlier my semblance is fully charged,” he said placing the sword back into its sheath while he started to close the gap between us.

Before he made it to over to he stopped and suddenly while also drawing the sword sending as a slash of fiery red energy at me. In response, I placed my left foot forward and pulled my right fist back to my side while holding my left hand over my fist. As I did I was also concentrating my energy into my right and it began to glow as if it were made of a bloody crimson flame. I then looked to see Adam's attack nearly upon me so I jumped forward bringing my fist up to meet the oncoming red crescent moon.

“HURRAH! CRIMSON BREAKER!” I shouted as I smashed through the oncoming attack.

“What manner of magic was that?” asked Princess Luna and Princess Celestia.

“Oh, that wasn’t magic at all you Majesties, it’s what we from Remnant call a semblance,” I answered.

“A semblance?” asked Princess Celestia as she tilted her head.

“Yes, you see in the world of Remnant the people use aura, which is the manifestation of your soul, for various abilities instead of magic,” I said pint upwards.

“We see so this attack Mr. Taurus just used was aura,” stated Princess Luna.

“Yes and no Princess, see along with their own aura each person, or in this case hunters and huntresses, has specific power unique to them and that’s what we call a semblance,” I explained further.

“I see now, so what Mr. Taurus did was use his semblance to generate that attack by utilizing his aura,” said Princess Celestia.

“Again, yes and no, Adam semblance allows him to absorb or block the energy from any oncoming attacks and then focus that energy back into his sword. He can then us expel it through the blade sending out as a wave that can cut through almost anything.” I continued.

“So that’s why he took all of those blows from Edward earlier; a most useful skill this would be to have,” commented Luna.

“It’s an extremely useful ability, but it’s also a double-edged sword in its own right,” I said with reserve as Princess Luna tilted her once more.

“I think I understand. While Adam can generate powerful attacks it based on the amount of force that hits him, but that doesn’t mean he’s immune to taking the damage that comes along with the force that hit him.” explained the Princess of the Sun.

“Exactly, but I must say, to see someone take the attack head-on as Mr. Elric did and also break through it was a complete was a shock to me. If I had make an assumption, based on power alone, Mr. Elric is extremely strong, and if it wasn’t for his aura then Adam would have been defeated in the first few minutes when the match had started,” I said looking towards the sisters.

“We have no doubt in our mind that you’d be right about that Ms. Polendina,” said Princess Luna in complete agreement.

“You’re right Penny. Edward has always had quite a lot of physical strength, this is due to his body being a living Philosopher’s Stone,” interjected Princess Celestia.

“What’s a Philosopher’s Stone?” I asked totally stumped.

“It’s an extremely powerful alchemic artifact that can perform almost any feat, but at a great price for its creation,” said Princess Luna in disgust.

“There is always a terrible price for something so amazing,” added Princess Celestia.

“What price do you have to pay for it?” I asked with worry.

“The price is the souls of living beings, in other words, life itself.” lamented the Lunar Princess.

“That’s awful, and Mr. Elric is a living version of a Philosopher’s Stone. Did he turn himself into this on purpose?” I asked.

“No, this was forced on him as he came to Equestria. Edward would never willingly sacrifice innocents or evil souls either. In fact, he refuses to use his stone’s power unless it’s justified.” said Princess Luna in anger.

“You see Penny whenever Edward taps into the stone he also opens his mind to the collective souls trapped inside it thus running the risk of losing himself to their collected hatred and other emotions that are held inside the stone,” explained Princess Celestia with a frown.

I looked down to Mr. Elric, but not out of pity but admiration. To think this man has this much power but refused to use it, only to protect others. He was a lot like Adam in this way and I couldn’t help but smile. I still cheered for Adam from my while Princess Luna cheered For Mr. Elric.

I immediately summoned two replicas of my sword and activated my new God's Hands ability that allows me to dual wield any weapon, even two-handed ones, in each hand. I then transferred energy to the swords and began my next assault on the White Fang's head honcho. The man was keeping up with me once more, but I had started him backing into a corner. If this would be a true battle then I'd have my magic drain on, but instead, I was using one of my other new abilities, Mana Recovery, that allowed me to recovery my magical energies with my attacks. I might be able to use spells to the unicorns, alicorns, or even Adam here, but I could still use it in other ways. Such as healing, body strengthening, and various other ways. Then, I wondered if Adam knew that he could use his like this too. I brought my mind back to the fight and brought my swords down for a cross slash that was met with a frost shot that amply froze the swords together. The shot had sent Adam and I a few feet back so I spoke to him as I tossed the frozen swords aside.

“If I remember correctly in RWBY you use your soul to generate aura for various abilities and to strengthen yourselves when fighting, correct,” I stated.

“Correct, my good sage, but why are you bringing this up?” the hunter asked.

“Well in this world we do the same thing, but instead of aura, we use magic. Their premises should be very similar in theory, my point his since you as an individual posses magic you should be able to strengthen yourself with it as well.” I said pointing to the hunter.

“Have to admit, that would come in handy back home, but alas I can't do that.” lamented Adam.

“I didn't think you could anyway, but as payment for the fight I teach it to you and alchemy as a thank you bonus,” I said with a smile.

“That's good and all but let's finish this first then talk payments,” said Adam as he reinforced his aura while taking a battle stance.

“I couldn't have said it better myself,” I said as I took off to my sword and began to run circles once I had it in hand.

My stress had long since faded away as I was now thoroughly enjoying my opponent’s company. Being able to hold a conversation and still fight was a rare trait, even 2,000 years. It was safe to say we'd dragged this fight out for around two hours, and Adam was running out of steam and I still had other things to do. I'd settle on finishing this with my Mars Bane ability, which would allow me to attack him four times at ones, that would shatter his aura and render him unconscious.

“Adam it was fun, but all things must end,” I said placing my feet apart and both hands on my sword it started to glow and flare along with my arm like earlier.

I dashed forward and was instantly in front of Adam with my blade above my hand. I shouted, “MARS BANE!” bring four slashes down on the hunter at the same time I saw his aura shatter in a flash.

After everything was said and done I had Adam and Penny taken to the castle by the guards for privacy purpose. Those two seem like a perfect fit if you ask me. The whole time he was in the medical wing she never left his side. From what I could recall Penny was supposed to be an android, but she wasn't as I sensed magic flowing through her body. I didn't pay it to much attention as Time Turner had said 'unless asked to we should interfere with other displaced'. Adam slept for about an hour and when he woke up Polearm came to fetch me from the workshop.

“Nice to see you can recover for a four times attack,” I said entering the medical wing.

“That wasn't very nice Mr. Elric,” Penny said as she got in my face and puffed out her cheeks.

“Sorry Penny, I still had to test out one more skill and Adam didn't look like was going to go down without a major blow,” I said pulling my hands up.

“You're right though, and thanks for the offer on the alchemy but I think I'll settle with the magical augmentation,” Adam said apologetically.

“I knew you'd turn me down on that, but that offer was for Penny,” I said pointing to the curly haired huntress.

“Really, you're going to teach my alchemy?When?” asked Penny in wonder.

“Right now,” I said clapping my hands together and putting them on her head with a short jolt of electricity.

“Wow that's a convenient way to teach people.” commented the hunter as he sat up in bed.

“Convenient and effective, yes but still better to learn through experience. All I've done is in part the knowledge needed to get started and unlocked the skill to use alchemy without a circle. The rest is up to your girlfriend here.” I explain Adam while pointing to Penny.

“She's not my girlfriend and can we get on with the magic lesson,” Adam said red-faced.

“Hold still this will sting for a bit.” I clapped my hands together once again and placed them on Adam's temples and transferred the necessary knowledge to him.

“Wow, that's a little bit of a rush,” said Adam holding his head.

“I do believe that concludes our business,” as I said this a portal opened behind me.

The hunter and huntress both said their goodbyes and started to walk into the portal. Penny went in first, but I caught Adam by the wrist and started to speak again.

“I know what its like to extremely strong feelings for someone Adam, but I also know the pain of not being there for that person and those around you. I'm sure you'll meet your family soon, but be sure and be there for the family you have now. Also, tell the girl how you feel and take these.” I said placing a pendant with the fair tale emblem on it and a crimson stone in his hand.

“What are these?” he asked.

“That is a Philosopher's Stone and another token,” I said.

“Thanks,” he said waving goodbye as he entered the portal.

After my companions headed home I walk over to the window and looked into the gardens. Today hadn't started out the best but it sure ended well. The next two day were going to be busy in their own right as Twilight and her friends were set to arrive tomorrow morning and nopony knew nothing whatsoever. This wedding was going to one hell of a show.

another shout out to Garnet Naturea for letting me use Adam Taurus in this more plans for future crossover guys i welcome all crossovers just send me a pm