Celesta and Luna look around confused and shocked and then Celestia sees Ed and Asta she immediately gets a hostile look but does not act. “What are we doing here?”

“Having a meal with friends maladies,” Ed took an honest bow.

Celesta looks like she is about to attach but then twilight smiles and walks over. “Princess your here!”

Twilight walks over and nuzzles Celestia and she puts on a mask for twilight. “Ah my most faithful student, I did not expect you to be with these...people..”

“How are the creatures fairing that we rescued?” Asta asked with no animosity.

Celesta chose to pay attention to Twilight so Luna answers Asta. “Most are recovering though sadly a few younger one have past away from their injuries and malnourishment.”

Ed beat his hand on the table hard enough for everyone to stop and look. He had tears falling down either side of his face. "Why the children? They're innocents. They're supposed to be the future."

Celesta looks shocked and Luna lowers her head. “Yes it is sad we wish we could do more but sadly they were too far gone, but Blueblood is in the dungeons now so nothing like this should happen again.”

"Death was to good a punishment for him," Asta interlaced his fingers. "He wanted power and immortality so bad that he turned his back on the very races he was supposed to protect. What do you plan on doing with that bastard?"

Celesta turns her head away but Luna looks hesitant. “We...are unsure, he is still a alicorn and is immortal, we can not agree on what to do.”

I speak up looking to Ed. “Ed you said my stone can control his right?”

"Yes, as long as the order doesn't contradict his loyalty and order from Celestia and Luna," Ed answered. "He won't ever have magic again thanks to my curses and his broken horn, and he may be immortal but thanks to the stone he can be killed if necessary."

All the ponies flinch at the mention of killing. “Well what if you give Blueblood to me?” I smirk and look around at the girls.

“I’m sure I could find a few good ways of using him and he won’t be able to run away or hurt anyone if I say so.” I look at Luna more so then Celestia.

"No," Ed interrupted. "I left him under their care for a reason Del. If they decide to give him to you after some form of trail, or after a good stent in the dungeons then that's their choice. But he must be punished first. I've seen to many go free do to a soft heart because they thought the new a pony or because they were related in some way. And all they did when that evil was set free was go back to what they did before. Most that were punished did manage to better themselves."

I shrug not really caring if I get my hands on him or not. “Fair enough though I was gonna make him work hard and show him the lives he ruined.”

“I agree with sir Ed young dragon he needs punishment.” Luna speaks after me.

All eyes were on Celestia now.

She looks around then sighs. “No he will not be put in your hooves dragon, he is still my nephew and I will handle his punishment.”

"I'm glad I was able to straighten out my own nephew before he fell so low," Ed let out a sigh and looked at Celestia. "As much as you may find my presence disgusting Celestia I can assure you that I know you pain all to well, as much as you may not believe me."

Celesta keeps her mask on showing no emotions at all at least to me. “I thank you for your concern human but this is a pony matter and we can handle it, before we eat I must ask, how is it that you and the other human are here I am sure I... banished all the other humans along with their island.”

"HAHAHA!" Ed belted. "You've seen me in worst possible way and you still call me human." Ed looked to me out of the corner of his eye. 'Del relax I'm using a form of telepathy from Fairy Tail. What should I tell her?'

I close my eyes to focus then think back. ‘You can tell her the truth, I have already told my guards about how most Displaced are humans or were humans.’

“You may be more powerful then the humans I’ve seen but I know you are one and so is he.” Celestia said while pointing a hoof at Asta.

"Listen here little girl I'm not from your world and neither is my little brother," Ed stood his ground and looked her straight in the eye. "I am not human anymore either. That ended when I died to protect those I loved and my world from a soul eating monster that I still keep locked in my body. And as for power, you have no idea how powerful I really am."

I watch as Celestia actually flinches back then frowns and sits at the table. “So your not from the island?”

"No, I am from another Equestria where I help govern the world while trying to be a good husband and father," Ed sat down.

"I'm from an Equestria where we fight the forces of evil with personalized magic," Asta added. "We're called Magic Knights and we don't answer to the government but work with them. Believe it or not the Elements are actually my junior knights."

Celestia’s head whips toward Asta with a look of shock. “That’s not possible my ponies are good and would never hurt anypony.”

"Tell that to the soldiers they took on and saved me from," Asta remarked as the others actually seemed interested in that story.

I sigh and speak up. “Ok I’m gonna say this then I want us to drop it and just eat, ponies are racist Celestia, they even use species exclusive language every pony any pony this pony that pony so on and so forth you need to have the schools teach about other races as well otherwise incidents that wouldn’t even happen otherwise may happen for instance let’s say a griffin came to a small village to move in all the villagers see that Griffin they scream and run thinking that he’s going to attack them, because they’ve never seen anything like it before, now let’s just eat.” I sigh and start eating but applejack kicks me under the table.

I glare at her but she just puts her hooves together and lowers her head.

Ed was doing something with a holo display and Asta was telling a few stories to the other girls. I could see the glares the Celestia was sending towards Asta. Luna was thinking very hard about a lot of the information she'd just received.

I ignore Applejack and just start eating and smile enjoying it.

"Somebody say something as this silence is horrible," Ed looked up once everyone was finished.

I chuckle and say. “Alright hey girls want to see something cool?” I ask and once they are all looking at me I start flying around keeping my wings closed.

“What the hay!?” Rainbow says.

“My goodness.” Rarity.

“Oh my.” Fluttershy.

“How is this possible!?” Twilight.

“What in tarnation?” Applejack.

While Pinkie just giggles and starts bouncing.

"Wanna see something else neat?" Ed smirked as he held up his left hand and made a claw. We then saw shimmering strings coming from his fingers.

I watch to see what he is gonna do. “Oh? I haven’t seen this.”

"Twilight, can you tell me what these strings are made of?" Ed looked as the unicorn as she was still next to her mentor.

She leans closer looking at them. “Are they a form of magic?”

"Very astute little one," Ed chuckled. He pulled on the strings and the entire room lite up with the shimmering lines. "These are the very magic that are all around you and allow you to use magic."

Her eyes light up as she looks at all the magic around us all and makes a notebook appear and starts writing everything down while Celestia starts gritting her teeth.

"Don't look so angry princess, it took me more than a hundred years before I could even see these and even longer to pull on them," Ed said calmly. "Do tell me if you don't mind? Why is it that you hate humans so much?"

She lifts her head and says. “Because they are monsters that attacked every single pony sent to talk with them and then they were going to try to invade Equestria .” She said but I noticed AJ twitch a bit.

Ed looked at Asta out of the corner of his and Asta gave the slightest shake of his head. I guess being an actor himself lets him read people a lot better, wait ki can help detect lies. Ed let out a sigh. “Why are you lying?”

She narrows her eyes. “Are you calling me a lair? “

"I didn't stutter," Ed said outright.

She lights her horn but I stand up. “Enough! Celestia we have two lie detectors that went off, and Ed is just trying to find out what happened.”

Celesta glares at me then says. “Fine, I completely destroyed the island to nothing the humans are evil and I won’t stand for any of them to remain.” She finishes looking at Asta and Ed.

"You can try but I guarantee you that you want fair any better than Blueblood did against Ed," Asta leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms. "And before you even get to Ed you'll have me to answer to."

I take a deep breath and stand with them. “And me, I may be a dragon now but I use to be human before.” I tell everyone and the girls gasp while Celestia focuses on me and I feel the temperature skyrocket.

“You are human? I knew there was something wrong with you!” Celestia steps forward but Luna blocks her with a wing.

“Sister he has done nothing wrong and is a dragon now is it not better to see if he is truly evil as you say?”

Celesta stops and looks around and puts her mask on and sighs. “Your right Luna...I’m...sorry”

"If you have anger towards humans then direct it at me," Asta stood up. "I'm the only actual human here. My brother has done nothing but help people his whole life, even after he was kicked out of our family he still pursued his dream but kept helping. If anyone is here needs to be watched it's me."

She closes her eyes and refuses to look at or acknowledge the three of us anymore.

"So be it," Ed huffed. "Look, I know it takes a lot to rule over a nation but that doesn't justify the genocide of an entire race."

Celesta turns to Twilight and starts a completely different conversation.

I shake my head and look to Ed. “Probably for the best if I’m the one that has to get through to her I mean it wouldn’t mean much if I had you do everything, and seeing how most Equestria’s run on tv logic doing that would just make a stronger villain show up later.”

"Del, take this and give it to Spike," Ed placed a glowing crystal in front of my with what looked like a flame in it.

I look at it and nod after using observe on it. “Sure though are you sure he can handle it?”

"I know he can," Ed smirked. "And I have more gifts." Ed reached behind him and the air gave off a golden ripple effect and he pulled out a massive greenish blue bladed sword. He walked over to Luna. "My I present you with the Moonlight Great sword."

Her eyes widen and she takes it looking over it in her magic.” Amazing craftsmanship who made such a blade?”

"No one truly know who but the legends say it was forged by the Scaleless dragon Seath. He is said to have imbue his own magic into the sword and used it to defend countless lives against his own kind." Ed turned to Celestia and pulled and Eagle headed warhammer from the air. "Though you may never look upon it with more than disgust I do hope you accept this and change your view on humans, The Hammer of Sol."

Celesta looks at the weapon and slowly takes it looking it over and frowning. “I see humans still make weapons.”

"While it is a warhammer it has never tasted blood and only been used to create weapons for the protection of others," Ed explained. "The hammer holds the power of the brightest light even when there is none."

Celesta looks over the hammer again before setting it beside her and returning her attention to Twilight.

“Hey Ed thanks for trying to make peace between her and me, but I feel it’s something I have to do.” I tell him.

"I'm not making peace for you Del, but laying the groundwork for your future," Ed smirked. "Twilight."

She looks over a little confused and wary. “Um yes Ed?”

I tilt my head trying to figure out what Ed is planning.

"You are destined for greatness little one but are blinded by ONLY what you read in books," Ed smirked as he poked Twilight's forehead head just below her horn with a red spark. Twilight's eyes got big. "Look for the truth within the truth. Alchemy will guide you."

I look to Ed and think. ‘Did he just give her alchemy?’

Ed smirked with a wink. "Ms. Rarity your turn."

Rarity looks surprised and so do I as she gets up and walks over to Ed. “What ever would you want to give me? I’m just a fashionista.”

"Tell me what you see in my coat," Ed took off his coat and laid out in front of her. Now that I paid closer attention to is in the light it shimmered and was somewhat transparent.

She looks closely then gasps.” Darling are these made of a new kind of crystal!?” She said in excitement.

"Here," Ed laid a book in front of her. "These are both magical and non magical techniques that you can learn in order to make special elemental fabrics from jewels and gemstones to promote magic flow or resist it. My coat is made of fire ruby thread and you may keep it for reference. I have also left you a workshop with all the tools and necessary components in your shop."

She gasps and looks over what’s in front of her. “Oh I love it but I can. It's too much.”

"Nonsense and I won't take no," he gave a warm smirk before turning to Fluttershy and gently bending down to get eye level. "Here you go. These books will teach all about medical tactics for animals and what types of plants you can use from the forest."

Rarity stands there a bit shocked but soon squeals and hugs the coat.

While Fluttershy looks away shyly but when Ed mentions animals she looks out from her hair and sees the books smiles softly and take some of the small nod.

He walked over to Applejack," For you I have books and agriculture on apples as well as a new type of apple seed."

Applejack raises a eyebrow and narrows her eyes. “You saying I don’t know how to work ma farm?”

"Quite the contrary," Ed chuckled. "You run it very well, this well help you run it better and the apple is called a crystal apple. It's from a ancient Empire that vanished long ago," Ed gave her the books and bag of seed. "It's also that the tree produces fruit year around and can grow in any environment, but produces the sweetest fruit in the winter when it is care for with love."

She looks at the bag of seeds in awe. “Boy howdy that does sound like some kind of apple.”

Ed turned to Rainbow, "Quick to jump to conclusions and very proud to refer to yourself as the fastest in the land."

Rainbow narrows her eyes at Ed. “I am the fastest flyer I Equestria!”

"Prove it," Ed pointed at Asta. "Beat my little brother in a race."

She smirks and flaps her wings. “You're on!”

I shrug and stand up. “I’m in too I’ve been waiting to test out my flying abilities, how about a bet loser has to wear a dress for a whole day.” I smirk and look to rarity.

"Very well," Ed snapped and we were all teleported to the Fountain in the center of town. "Your start here in Ponyville, go loop around Cloudsdale, down to touch the castle at canterlot then back here at the starting point. Secondly, I'm not in this race but you should go all out."

I grin and flair my ki kicking up wind and dust.

Rainbow flairs her wings ready to kick our flanks or so she thinks.

"I guess I'd get my butt in gear," Asta rubbed the tip of his nose. His Grimoire flew up next to him and this caught everyone's attention.

I look over not knowing what he is doing.

Celesta and Luna step back feeling something.

"Please be aware that what Asta is about to do is necessary to invoke his power," Ed explained. "But I suggest you all stay behind me."

All the ponies except Celestia get behind Ed while she stands her ground.

I watch closely. ‘Is this his true power?’

The Grimoire opens and out comes his second sword, Celestia flinches at the sight of the aura around the blade. Asta took a hold of the sword with his right hand and placed the flat of the blade against his left and looked as if he started to meditate. I got an uneasy feeling myself so a decided to use this opportunity to use the ki technique Asta taught me. I focused as hard as I could and then I felt it, from the blade Asta was drawing the Anti-magic into his own body.

The was a sudden shock wave as anti-magic covered the right side of Asta's body. His whole right side was almost solid black and his hair looked horns. Asta's eyes shot open and his right eye was no longer a fluorescent green but a burning blood red. On his back as singular black wing that looked frayed and torn at the ends with a much smaller wing on his left. I also spotted a whip like tail that ended in a spade like tip.

"Alright," Asta smirked, showing off the fangs on the right side of his mouth. He looked himself over as everyone stared. "Oh crap it looks like I achieved the second stage transformation."

“Damn dude, that is bad ass.” I say.

While rainbow trying to act tough thou she is shaking says. “Oh? And how are you gonna fly with those ripped wings?”

Asta shot off leaving a trail of solid black behind him and he zig-zagged around the sky before descending, gently.

Everyone is shocked even me then i chuckle nervously. “Well damn that is fast .”

Rainbow shakes her head then gets into a starting position. “Whatever I’ll still win!”

"And I'm not even used to this form yet, wait tell I can really push myself and go beyond my limits," Asta said with eagerness in his voice and sparkles in his eyes.

I smirk and get ready for the race as Ed comes over and raises his hand.

"On your marks," Ed said, we got in to line. "Get ready" took our stances, "Go!" Ed slammed his hand down and we all took off.

Asta flies past me and rainbow dash easily but me and her are almost even I use more ki and start flying faster and it isn’t long before we see Cloudsdale.

“I won’t lose to either of you two!” I hear rainbow yell over the wind I use even more ki and loop around Cloudsdale then as I’m flying back over the Everfree forest I see rainbow catching up right beside me with a mock cone around hurt my eyes widened just as she breaks the sound barrier and creates a sonic r=Rainboom.

The shock wave from the Rainboom knocks me down I tot he forest and I land hard in some flowers but I quickly fly up and use most of my ki to try to catch up growling I push myself but just as I’m entering Canterlot I see Rainbow Dash leaving the castle so I quickly get to the castle touch it and then blast off back to Ponyville but by the time I get there I see Asta relaxing and a out of breath rainbow dash.

"Looks like you two lose, and you know what that means," Ed said.

I huff and roll my eyes. “Yeah yeah I know, Rarity got one I could use?”

"You might want to sit down there Del you took quite a spell there into the Everfree," Ed said as he floated a glass of water to me and Rainbow."Let Rainbow go first, as second place."

I shrug and sit down. “Not like I hurt, I lost some life points yeah but the pain is gone the moment I started flying again.”

"You spent quite a bit of energy to, ki is mentally and physically draining, not to mention you also flapped your wings a lot just to keep up with Dash," who was glaring at Asta. "just to keep up."

"You spent quite a bit of energy to, ki is mentally and physically draining, not to mention you also flapped your wing a lot just to keep up with Dash," who was glaring at Asta. "just to keep up."

I shrug again and roll my neck. “ technically I can use up all my energy and I’d be still perfectly fine I can use all my chakra, all of my ki, all of my spiritual pressure, all of it and I’d still be perfectly fine so long as my life points are intact.” I tell Ed and smirk at rainbow.

"I say you cheated," Dash pointed at Asta.

I sigh expecting this. “Rainbow he played fair and square, asking him to hold back would be like asking you to fly with only one wing.”

"Which is entirely possible if I had known that I'd achieved form two," Asta pointed out.

Soon rarity comes over with a dress I sigh and take it and use Requip magic to instantly put it on and most of the girls laugh at me but I smirk and strike a pose. “Your all just jealous that I make this look good.”

"I do have question for Sir Asta," Luna came forward. This got Celestia a little anxious. I watch somewhat ready to act if Celestia does something stupid.

“We are wondering what is this power you possess it feels....wrong.” Luna asks Asta.

"Maybe because it's anti-magic," Asta said nonchalantly

.Luna’s eyes widen and she looks conflicted but Celestia steps forward. “You are full of anti-magic?! I can not allow you to-“

Luna cuts her off by getting in front of her and saying. “Tia stop, he is dangerous yes but he hasn’t acted against ponies let him be.”

“Full of anti-magic no," Asta sighed. "I can simply channel it into my body using my swords and other items." He pulled out his grimoire. "I'm actually the guard of this."

Luna thinks this over and nods and says. “I see very well thank you sir Asta.”

“Luna you can’t possibly believe that he won’t-“ Celestia yells at Luna but Luna shuts her up by glaring at her. “He is an innocent sister, don't let your emotions control you.”

"You want proof here," He held out his Grimoire. "Feel why I must guard this book." He held it up to Celestia.

Celesta glares and stomps up and tries to grab the book with her hoof.

I shake my head. ‘Celestia you moron.’

"Be careful with it Princess," Asta gave in a worried voice.

She huffs and takes it from Asta. “You can’t scare me human monster.” She whispers to him.

"I'm not a monster and it wasn't a threat but a warning," Asta said. "But I can do monstrous acts if I need to, like when my girls were kidnapped and sold off as sex slaves and my student was locked up in chains. Now open the book."

"I wouldn’t do that Celestia.” I tell her with my arms crossed.

She scoffs and starts to open it. “Quiet human, I will know what gives you power so I can stop you.”

"Be my guest but don't say you weren't warned," Asta told her.

Celesta looks through the book getting upset and glares at Asta. “What is this language!? I can’t read it at all!” While she is yelling a black and red aura starts coming from the book.

"It's the language of the Clover Kingdom," Asta scratched his head. "And don't feel bad as only a Grimoires owner can read the spells in the book."

She gets madder and lights her horn. “Is that what you call your new kingdom? When I find it I will make sure no human is left on my world!” The black and red aura starts climbing her hooves.

"You may want to calm down Celestia," Ed warned.

"I WILL NOT CALM DOWN WHEN MY KINGDOM IS HOME TO MONSTERS WHO KNOW NOTHING BUT KILLING AND DESTRUCTION!” the aura climbs higher almost to her chest.

I have seen enough and summon my staff and knock the book up and out of her hooves. I aim my staff at her casting bind to hold her still.

"That is what I guard," Asta pointed at the book and suddenly from the book shot a large solid black winged evil figure with a malicious sharp toothed smile. It looked around at everyone and cackled. Asta quickly grabbed the book and slammed it shut and the figure faded. "You see what I must contend with. What must I constantly be on guard from?"

Celesta is still mad but isn’t talking. “Luna I think Celestia needs to go home and relax.”

“Yes I agree with you young dragon.” Luna says as she walks up to Celestia lighting her horn and gets ready to teleport.

"Wait," Asta pulled out his sword. "I need to cleanse the demon's influence before you do or she could lose herself," Asta held his sword up with one hand and his pointer and middle fingers on the other and concentrated. he threw his fingers down and point at Celestia and pulled the black emotions from her body and drew them into the sword. "Christ. Most of that is her own anger. I was able to get the demon but some of it is still there I'm afraid." Asta sighed. "Princess please take this and should thing get dire with her have her write her name in this book with a drop of blood mixed in the ink. It is the only way to save her from her own demons."

Luna is surprised but nods taking what Asta gave her. “Thank you sir Asta we shall look after my sister we promise.”

"I am truly sorry for the trouble we have caused you Princess Celestia," Asta said with sincerely as he got down on his knees and placed his head on the ground. "I hope that one day we can be friends."

"I am sorry to," Ed did the same. "I hope we can be of service to you someday Princess Luna, Next time I'll bring my family."

Celestia is taken back by this caught completely off guard. “I...see..” was all she said.

Luna smiles and nods. “I would like that sir Ed and please sir Asta there is no need to lower yourself that far.”

"No there is, I have shown you both much disrespect and I most apologize in full," Asta said as his grimoire floated up next to him and opened. He pulled a medallion from it pricking his finger and had a drop of blood fall onto the medallion. Asta held it out to the princesses. "Should you need my services or the service of my knights for anyone duty, hold the above and blast it with your magic and we will come."

Luna smiles and takes it. “Thank you sir Asta I will keep it safe.”

I lean over to Ed and whisper. “Are you and your brother Japanese? Or does he just follow the culture?”

Ed stood up,"No were both Americans but Asta spent quite some time in the east learning his martial arts and conforming to many of the customs of his masters. "

“Ah that makes sense.” I say as I watch Luna teleport taking Celestia with her.

I then look back to Ed. “Well this has been fun but exhausting, thank you both for helping out.”

"One more thing, hey dash catch," Ed tossed a book to Rainbow. "It's full of martial arts and physical training to help you." Ed winked. He looked back at me. "Use the watch to get in touch with other Displaced that have it. It doubles as a video caller and small item delivery system across the void. My nieces and nephew could be a help to you down the road.'

"And give me a ring some time to," Asta made the phone symbol with his fingers.

I chuckle and nod. “Yeah I’ll check out who all I can call later, and sure I’ll keep you to up to date whenever something huge happens and Ed if I ever want to send something bigger I’ll call you and ask you to let it through your shield I can send gifts to other displaced...I think...I tried to send a gift to all might and it disappeared but I don’t know if he got it.”

I finish while rubbing my chin thinking then I shake my head and chuckle. “Anyway call me if you need help or just want someone to chill with, now are you two ready to go home?”

They both gave a thumbs up.

I smile and say. “Asta, Ed, our contracts are complete.” After that two big pop up windows open with doors behind them and I wave. “Good luck to both of you, oh and Asta if you ever need someone to help kill some slavers give me a call I can’t stand that kind of person.”

"Will do," Asta shook my hand and turned to Ed. "Good to see you brother talk to you later."

"Good bye you two," Ed smiled. "Love you brother," He hugged Asta and the two depart but suddenly stop and look at each other.

I wonder what stopped them and ask. “What’s wrong?”

"Our baby brother has just been displaced," The said in unison.

I blink and rub my chin then grin. “If you want I can try to send him your tokens along with a note and picture.” As I say this I use my store to buy a old camera and pull out a notebook and hold them up.

"Go for it," they say in stereo.

I take a picture of them then hand them the notebook and a quill. “Then write him a note and give me copies of your tokens, then after I send them go home, I have no idea what happens if your called from my world before you go home.”

"No idea either," Ed wrote in the note book and handed it to Asta. "Yea, I hope everything goes will for him but he'll be in the dark about a lot of stuff."

"It's for the best we just give him a run down, let things be and he'll find us on his own as he always has," Ed said as Asta handed me the book.

I nod and rip out the page and put the note and picture in a small box along with the tokens.
“Alright now then, here goes nothing, I need his name.” I look up at them.

"Garret, or Gar as he preferred," Ed said as he rolled his eyes.

I chuckle and say. “Let’s hope he wasn’t displaced as Garra, Send gift to Garret.” After I say that pixels appear around the box till it’s completely covered then they and the box disappear.

"Thanks for that Del but we need to get back home," Asta shook my hand vigorously.

I smile and nod and watch as they leave. “Good luck and if you need me call me.”

"Goodbye my friend," Ed waved as he went through the door.

"See ya," Asta saluted and walked through his door.

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