-TERRARIA, ANUBIS’S PYRAMID: THRONE ROOM-

Anubis was currently sitting upon his throne, in a cold sweat, as Silence glared at The Ancient while bearing a disappointed expression. The Ancient of Knowledge was currently in his pony form as Celebes could be seen trying to hide her laughter nearby. Various humanoid changelings stood by stoically and on guard.

“You stole a story from me, Anubis,” Silence says with a growl, “That was very insulting...”

Celebes recovers from her laughter and wipes away a tear, “I-I have to agree with Silence here.”

“You have a bias!” Anubis roars out while pointing a finger at The Dryad, “In fact, you’re borderline dating the guy!”

This causes The Dryad’s face to turn absolutely red, but before she could retort, Anubis turns back to the still infuriated Silence, “Look, we were busy talking about how we set things up in Camelot, per Terra’s command,” He rubs the back of his neck, “So I kind of, you know, took initiative. Besides, Ritsu asked me to check up on that yellow pegasus’s lineage, it just so happened that a ‘story’ was needed.”

Silence continues to stare at Anubis with a deadpan expression, “And you put no thought into my own ability to clone myself? I can easily do the same thing as you.”

“That was a bit of a dick move, Anubis,” A feminine voice echoes into the throne room before a small section of it, the very space itself, begins to vibrate and morph. Soon after, the form of a female entity manifests into existence, floating in place with a series of wing flaps, as multiple silver feathers slowly float down to the floor. The being’s wings glittered from the silver feathers present as her bird-like legs planted themselves gracefully on the floor. Her upper body resembled a terrarian female as her hair gracefully fluttered to and fro.

Athena takes a few steps towards Silence as she bows her upper body in a respectful gesture, “Forgive me for not appearing sooner, my fellow Ancient. It is a pleasure to welcome you to our ranks, dear brother,” She rises back to her full stature, “My seraphs have been squawking profusely as a certain recent development has peeked their interests.”

Silence smiles in response and performs a respectful gesture by lowering his forehooves, before rising again, “Ah, Ancient of Space. I am honored to meet you.”

Celebes had also performed a respectful bow as she then ponders on Athena’s words with a hand to her chin, “What’s been bothering your seraphs?”

Anubis stifles a snicker as he seemingly knew what Athena’s coming words were. Then, Silence chuckles as well, as the Ancient of Knowledge knew exactly the cause for this ‘dilemma’. Celebes looked around the room, while Athena’s features go beet red, as The Dryad comments:

“Ok, seriously, am I the only one who’s lost here?”

Anubis recovers from his not too subtle laughter as he responds:

“I already stole a story from Silence, to which I apologize, so I’ll just let him do it.”

Silence glances towards Anubis, “No amount of apologies will save you from punishment, Anubis,” The equine then turns to Celebes as Athena was now facepalming, “My dear Tree Hugger, a kenku, Tori, has managed to attract the… erotic attention of many seraphs.”

Celebes could only blink twice in response with a very blank expression. Then, a small snicker escapes from her mouth as she says:

“Ok, so let me get this straight,” The Dryad turns to Athena, “Your seraphs are going ‘love crazed’ because of Tori?”

Athena clears her throat in response as her cheeks still retain their redness, “Y-yes. Thanks to that imbecile, Brynhilda, many of them want to flock down here to search for Tori and form a, well, flock with them.”

……….

Incidentally, and over at Camelot, Tori could sense a dangerous change in the winds as the kenku was currently in meditation.

……….

Celebes could no longer hold back her laughter as she nearly falls to the floor and laughs uncontrollably while managing to say:

“O-oh my sweet T-Terra,” She wheezes, “That’s got to be t-the funniest t-thing I’ve ever heard of that concerned an Ancient!”

“The best part is the fact that I don’t believe Athena is immune to the kenku’s charms either,” Silence says with a mischievous grin.

Athena’s eyes shoot wide open, “S-shut up, brother.”

“There may be other reasons, including the fact that Athena has not had any form of sexual release for… Centuries, I believe,” Silence assesses, “But the main reason is that her first lover was, in fact, a kenku… Hence the seraph’s unfortunate obsession. She can be quite yandere at times, if you know what I mean.”

Anubis tried his best to hide his laughter with an open palm, but failed, as he laughed out loud. So loud in fact, that even one of his nearby vases erupts in response. Athena turns to The Ancient and glares daggers at him before returning to Silence and clearing her throat.

“V-very well put, Ancient of Knowledge,” She says as she flaps her wings, “However, aside from my ‘crazed’ subjects, there’s another matter that I wanted to bring to your attention.”

“You sound worried.” Silence responds.

Athena’s wing vibrates in a somewhat terrified fashion, “There exists a strange planetoid in Terraria’s atmosphere. I can’t quite explain it, but that rock makes me feel… unease.”

“There are many planetoids in the atmosphere, Athena. Which one are you referring to?” Silence questions.

“That’s also why I wanted to see you all, considering the planetoid in question is hovering high above Home Town. As you know, that’s the home of most of the trainees outside.”

Silence ponders on this for a few moments, before looking confused, “None of my knowledge relates to it. An enigma, so to speak. I would get your permission to visit it at some point.”

“I’m glad to hear that, and you definitely have my permission,” Athena glances towards Anubis, “See, brother? THAT’S how you ASK someone BEFORE you steal their job.”

“Oh shut up! You sex-depraved chicken nugget!” Anubis roars out in response.

“I believe you took that insult from Tori. You really have an issue with stealing, hm.” Silence comments as he glares at Anubis.

Anubis slumps in his throne, “I said I was sorry for Terra’s sake! What is this? Mock Anubis day?”

“Apology not accepted,” Silence responds with a small huff, “You are going to be punished. How about I take that one soul who has an obsession with you and give her free will to do as she wants, hm?”

Anubis’s eyes widen, “Oh sweet Terra, no…”

Silence chuckles, “I would ask permission, but you didn’t,” He says, as he seems to make a soul appear out of nowhere, drawing on Anubis’s power to do so.

Celebes’s eyes shoot wide open in shock, “Wait, one Ancient can perform the prowess of another?”

“If they are in the vicinity of another, yes. We have a code where none of us intrude on the others’ jobs… This is just revenge at this point.”

Athena nods, “Fun fact: Harmony can also bring back the dead, but often chooses not to for respect of Anubis. However, he did allow her to revive entities so long as they become Utopians as a result. Keep in mind, Anubis’s prowess over the dead is indeed unmatched, but other Ancients like myself and Silence here can also do it to an extent.”

Silence looks around, turning his head back and forth, as he searches for something.

“Now, I will be needing a body for our lovely guest,” He says before turning to Athena, “Athena, how about a seraph? Only for a day of course.”

Athena smiles devilishly, “One second,” She plucks a feather from her wing as a vibrant silver aura originates from the feather and slowly enlarges before taking on the form of a seraph.

At the same time, Silence moves the soul towards the seraph, although he keeps eye contact with a warm smile with Anubis as he does so.

Anubis himself stares on in horror at the entity being forged before his very eyes. On one hand, he felt as if he should stop this, but on the other, there are two Ancients here against one. Not to mention, deep down, even he knew that this was well deserved.

“And done. I hope you didn’t have anything planned, Anubis…” Silence says as the soul combines with the seraph’s form.

Anubis comes to a horrifying realization, “Wait a second… that’s the other reason as to why you’re here, Isn’t it?!” Anubis roars out towards Athena, “While I’m running for my fucking life, you’ll be training them in my stead?!”

“You’re not exactly alive, Anubis,” Athena responds with a deadpan expression.

“Metaphorically speaking!” Anubis exclaims.

“At least he didn’t steal that knowledge,” SIlence says drily.

Athena laughs before answering Anubis’s inquiries, “Yuup! Silence here knew of my coming but also understands that the ponies outside need to complete their training. Of course, they can’t do that if you’re being chased around. As it turns out, I’m practically a Goddess of War, so I figured, eh, why not?” She shrugs.

“Well, I suppose that takes care of it,” Celebes comments before turning to Anubis, “You have my sympathies.”

“You don’t have mine. Now start running,” says Silence.

Anubis gets off his throne as the newly formed Seraph opens her eyes and takes in his form, licking her lips before saying:

“Well, well, if it isn’t my sexy Abubu~”

Anubis waves his right hand nervously, “H-hello again, Queen C-Cleopatra.”

“For the next day, Cleopatra, you get to spend time with Anubis. How does that sound?” Silence questions.

Cleopatra’s expression suddenly borders on crazed and lustful as she shouts:

“OH YES! THE THINGS I COULD DO TO THAT BOD OF YOURS IN SUCH A LARGE AMOUNT OF TIME!” She then lunges towards The Ancient, a cougar pouncing onto its prey, “COME TO ME, MY LOVE!”

“Fuck this shit, I’m out!” Anubis screams as he vanishes in a spire of blue flames. However, he also brought Cleopatra with him as she managed to close the distance in those precious moments.

……………

From outside of the pyramid, one could hear the horrified exclamations of Anubis himself, in the distant sands of the desert.

…………….

Silence, after watching the two disappear, looks towards Celebes and chuckles, “I’m sure you wouldn’t be that obsessive over me, would you, my dear?”

Celebes gasps in both shock and embarrassment, “N-no! I’d never dishonor you like her!”

“That didn’t sound convincing~” Silence coos.

Athena chuckles, “Perhaps you should show Silence just how much you adore him, instead?~”

“O-Of course I adore him, but not to the level of that crazed Princess!” Celebes exclaims.

“I’m assuming that’s why I heard you murmur a few things about ‘kidnapping me’?” Silence says with a twinkle in his eye.

“N-no! That’s a lie!” The Dryad protests with flailing arms, “I-I could never destroy your honor like that!”

“So you don’t want to make love to him?~” Athena teases.

“Athena, I can no longer tell if you’re just attracted to the kenku or if I am somehow on your radar now.” Silence asks with concern.

Athena waves it off with a dismissive gesture, “Nah, I’m just teasing the poor girl,” She then smiles, “But as for the kenku, you bet your flank my radar, sonar, and my body is locked on target.”

“And ready to get smoke-bombed, knowing him.” Silence responds.

Athena shrugs and chuckles lightly, “Can’t blame a girl for trying.”

“I would suggest you give up on him. While he may be the last kenku with some semblance of honor, it is VERY obvious he doesn’t want to date any seraphs… Unfortunately.”

Athena smiles and brings forth a pendant from her inventory. Upon opening it, a loving lullaby is let loose as a picture of another kenku is hidden within, “All things considered, and at the end of the day… my heart only belongs to my dearly beloved.”

“Hm. My condolences for your loss. I suppose nothing can last forever.”

Athena sighs in content, “Tis the risk we take when we take on a mortal as our lover,” She then chuckles, “Well, unless you’re Anubis in this case. That Cleo is absolutely crazy.”

Silence transforms into his dryad form before looking at himself, “I just realized I haven’t even taken a single step in this form.”

Celebes’s eyes were instantly drawn to the male dryad as her cheeks reddened in response, “I could, um, help you with being familiar with that body?”

“Oh? Could you now?” He purrs.

Athena chuckles, “Very interesting choice of words, Tree Hugger,” She then extends her wings to their full-lengths, “If you two love birds will excuse me, I’ve got some trainees outside to tend to.” The Ancient suddenly bends the space around her as she seemingly vanishes in particles and silver feathers.

“I’m so sorry, that really did come out wrong,” Celebes comments. “But I do want to help you, should you need me.”

“I will always need you, my dear,” He says, lifting her head and kissing her gently.

A whirlwind of leaves manifests itself all around them as it seemingly represented The Dryad’s feelings. Then, Celebes simply gives in as she pushes into the kiss while holding the back of Silence’s neck with both of her arms.

Incidentally, they completely forgot about the changeling humanoids present. Then again, the two were lost in their embrace to care.

A pretty chill chapter/Interlude before we transition to the next phase of their training, and Camelot!

Character inventory/equipment:

Fluttershy: Statigel Armor(pony, equipped), Overloaded Blaster, Eviscerator, Crimslime Staff, Corroslime Staff, Slime Staff, Finch Staff, Snow Flinx Staff, Hornet Staff, Blood Clot Staff, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Healing Potion, Honey Comb(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Honeyed Goggles, Slime Mount, Staff Of Necrosteocytes, Purified Jam.

Rainbow Dash: Necro Armor(pony, equipped), Star Cannon, Minishark, Eviscerator, Aquatic Discharge, Bloody Rupture, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Healing Potion, Aero Stone(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Bone Glove(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Victory Shard, Slime Mount.

Zecora: Crimson Armor(zebra, equipped), Dune Hopper, Sausage Maker, Beenade, Tooth Ball, Aorta, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Various Potions, Rocket Boots(equipped), Honey Comb(equipped), Sand Cloak(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Bloodstained Gloves(equipped), Bone Glove(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Honeyed Goggles, Skeletron Hand.

Starlight Glimmer: Meteor Armor(pony, equipped), Space Gun, Starfury, Vein Burster, Purple Phaseblade, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Mana Potion, Healing Potion, Victory Shard, Rocket Boots(equipped), Aero Stone(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Bone Glove(equipped), Slime Mount, Book Of Skulls, Skeletron Hand.

Rarity: Meteor Armor(pony, equipped), Space Gun, Hornet Staff, Snow Flinx Staff, Ice Mirror, Blood Clot Staff, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Mana Potion, Rocket Boots(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Slime Mount, Book Of Skulls, Skeletron Hand, Staff Of Necrosteocytes.

Applejack: Crimson Armor(pony, equipped), Vein Burster, Orange Phaseblade, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Rope, Metal Detector, Healing Potion, Rocket Boots(equipped), Honey Comb(equipped), Flurry Boots(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Honeyed Goggles, Slime Mount, Bone Glove, Skeletron Hand.

Twilight Sparkle: Meteorite Armor(pony, equipped), Space Gun, Book Of Skulls, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Mana Potion, Ichor, Victory Shards, Aero Stone(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Slime Mount.

Pinkie Pie: Crimson Armor(pony, equipped), Vein Burster, Blue Phaseblade, Bloody Rupture x2, Aorta, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Metal Detector, Rocket Boots(equipped), Honey Comb(equipped), Flurry Boots(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Bone Glove(equipped), Honeyed Goggles, Slime Mount, The Blood Butcherer, Skeletron Hand.