With a grin that probably shouldn't have been there, I replied. "Oh I am fully aware."

"How could you."

I was going to fuck with her and explain how I killed them without skipping any details, but I felt like being an okay person today. "If someone suddenly asked you to stop eating your favourite food, would you?"

"Huh?"

"You know what I said."

Slightly confused as to what I was getting at. "Of course not, I can eat what I want. Unless of course it was inconveniencing someone else."

Just the answer I was expecting! "So why should I stop eating my favourite food?" I gestured to the manticore as I finished. Sure I wasn't going to eat all seventy six of them but she didn't need to know that, and I'm certainly not telling one of the princesses supposed students that I kill for fun.

Focusing back onto the situation at hand led me to find that Fluttershy had taken two steps back and was now cowering in fear. "Y-You, You eat them?!" I'd call it a shout in her case but it was still barely audible.

Deciding to take the situation a bit more seriously, I slowly shuffled my way towards her with my hands out in a 'I'm not gonna hurt you' kinda way. "Look, meat is a key part of my diet, and I'd probably die without it." Now I wouldn't, but I sure would back in my world. Apparently there was a time when humans didn't require meat, and could live as a vegetarian, but because of how heavily they relied on it for protein their bodies quickly evolved; this in turn made it a basic necessity.

"H-Have you ever eaten a-a a human?" She said quietly, slowly backing away.

I took a step forward still trying to come off as peaceful as possible. This was fun at first but thinking about it, I really don't need this in my life right now. Becoming an outcast in a world I only just entered wouldn't be the best for survival. Especially considering I'm known around town as 'that guy that hurt Rarity'. "I wouldn't dream of it."

"S-So, that's why you wanted to help Snipe; because you're also an omnivore?" She stopped backing away.

I decided to tell the truth rather than just agreeing. "No, it's not. I helped him because you guys were being nothing short of racist."

She winced at the word, probably because she knew it was true. "I see..."

I took another step forward, now only about two meters away from her. "So, are you okay? Are we okay?"

She looked me in the eyes for the first time since 'the big reveal' and spoke in a less scared tone then before, which was reassuring. "Just please order it next time..... and don't....you know..........this." She finished by gesturing to the chunks of manticore around the area.

"You got it." I said with a smile. Well that could have gone worse. "Could you not tell the others though?" The bobbing of her head was all I got as an answer. "Thank you."

The two of us walked backed to Ponyville afterwards, which took a while. We spoke about this and that and just basic story telling. I apologised for the hydra incident and she accepted my apology. She said she was out looking for herbs for her animals at the time, and just so happened to find me. I then asked her why she was in the Everfree now. Apparently she went to pick berries or something, but it was an obvious lie. The great part about living in a goody toe shoes world like this is that everyone is terrible at lying, and will just believe anything you say is true because they just trust that you're a good person. I'm not sure why she was lying, but it really isn't any of my business.

Once we got to Ponyville I walked her home. She lived on the opposite side of town to me, which meant we didn't get to speak much. I usually see the others out and about a lot, but I haven't seen much of Fluttershy. With that being said, it was nice to find out what kind of person she actually was. If I had to describe her anyway, she came off as the type of person you love as a sister and want to protect, but she isn't even your sister and she's way to shy to have any fun with. Man I really need to find some male friends. One's that I can get drunk with, record what they do, and use it as blackmail for the rest of their lives; what real friends do.

By the time I got home it was about the time again, and so I grabbed my gear, threw a dagger hundreds of miles, and got to training.

Same progress as usual, better handle on my abilities and all that jazz, but what intrigued me was how terrible I was with a bow. I thought about whilst training almost the entire time; in the end I came to the conclusion that I'm just not naturally talented. I can use all my other weapons and powers without a hitch, so I guess some of my experiences and skills in the real world correlate here. I was always pretty good with a spear, and very in tune with my surrounding, but I never had a knack for gaging distance and all that. Frociesta ain't as lazy a I thought!

After training I went home to catch some shut eye. However, three hours were all I was granted.

A loud banging on the door woke me up, along with multiple shouts of my names. Those of which seemed to belong to the main six, Snipe, and Spike. Well the cries belonged to Twilight and Rainbow, but I could sense everyone else.

Rolling my lazy ass off of the bed, I landed on the floor and then proceeded to float down the stairs; fully clad in nothing but jogging bottoms! Back home I'd eat shit before ever revealing myself to people in such a way, but now who cares, I'm fucking hot!

Opening the door revealed multiple worried faces, and quite a few tears. I was more concerned now, so I stepped aside and let them all flood in. On the way past, I saw a glimpse of Snipe, who was currently wearing a long cloak covering most of him. However, I also saw a glimpse of what the problem was. I couldn't see exactly what it was, but there was a large sum of energy sprouting out of his back, with some of it flowing through him little by little. The boy didn't eye contact with me, but instead just went and sat down in my living room along with everyone else. Twilight followed quickly behind him, casting some kind of spell as she walked.

Before I could question her or what was going on, I felt a small tug to my side. Turning my head revealed Applejack. You could tell by her eye lids that she had been keeping in tears, which means she's trying to act strong in front of the others. She grabbed hold of my hand and tugged me to the kitchen. She sat down on one of the counter seats and gestured for me to take a seat next to her.

"Care to explain?"

She leaned in close and whispered in my ear, "Snipe has been chosen as the fifth Phoenix."

A chill ran down my spine as the words left her mouth. "You mean.....Contarmons Phoenix?" She slowly nodded.

The legend of Contarmon was a folk story that has been told for hundreds of years. It was said that it was discovered in a tomb of an Egyptian king, written on multiple walls. Scientists never managed to figure out if it was a true tale, as it was entirely possible, but there were many theories as to it's origins.

In the year coming to7030 BC, a young king named Contarmon was poisoned by an assassin. The assassin was sent to kill the king, but failed in his task. This poison was sold to him by an untrustworthy merchant, and so did not have the desired effects. The poison the king consumed did not kill him instantly, but instead gave him precisely one year to live. Thankfully, the king at the time was a rather talented alchemist, and so recognised the symptoms the moment it was consumed. His finger nails turned red, and his ears began to turn white due to lack of blood.

Normally this wouldn't be to much of a problem for Egypt, but the problem was lied in that he had not yet produced an heir. After the news got out he was proposed to multiple times, but turned down each and everyone one. His reasons were that he still harboured to much love for his wife, who had passed away years before in an accident.

Contarmon thought very highly of those with power, and so devised a plan to decide the next ruler.

"Five warriors shall be chosen! And when the day of my death comes, they shall undergo a series of challenges! The one to survive will be the only one fit to rule this land!"

And so, five warriors were selected, and were due to meet at the palace in 11 months time. During that time they trained themselves physically, and mentally, in order to become the strongest. These five warriors were known as the five Phoenixes of the Nile.

Sadly that was all that was written, and humanity abandoned earth before the answer was ever found.

"Fuck."

Applejack sighed "Couldn't have said it better myself."

Suddenly getting up from my seat startled AJ, and walking towards the others with a serious face startled them. Snipe was sat down on the sofa closest to the door, with RD and Pinkie cheering him up on either side. Kneeling in front of him, I took his hands and spoke softly. "When's the ceremony?"

He answered threw teary eyes, "Nine days."

"Location?"

"Capitol of the Griffon lands."

I let go of his hands and eyed the girls, "Any way out of it?" They all shook their heads. I spoke in a cheery manor as to make light of the situation. "Whelp! Looks like were all going on vacation!"

Snipe instantly shot up from the sofa in shock. "You'll come?!" I gave him a nod, which earnt me a slobbery hug.

Still hugging the little ball of happiness, I addressed the rest of the room. "You all comin'?"

"Of course!"
"Of course!"
"Of course!"
"Of course!"
"Of course!"
"Of course!"
"Of course!"

I sighed, "As touching as that was, you guys ever heard of a cliché?"

Pinkie was the only one to respond, as everyone else were busy tilting their heads in confusion. "Of course silly! If we didn't make it cliché, no one would read the story!"

"What?" My only answer was a slow fall of confetti above my head.

Before I could ask again, a certain overwhelmed Griffon burst into tears, shouting all sorts of 'thank yous'.

They all left soon after, and Twilight said she'd fill me in on a few details the next day. Seeming as though it was about two in the morning, I floated my self back to bed, and caught some more very needed shut eye.

Another short chapter because why the frick not.

Any criticism is welcome, good or bad.

Hope you all enjoyed!