Children of the Guardian Chap 6

by ~Sunjian54

Children of the Guardian

Chap 6

David had been correct in thinking that White Noise and Vinyl Scratch would make a great team. As soon as he had introduced White to Vinyl they both started talking full speed ahead about music and turntable style. It was all way over David's head so he excused himself as they both continued to talk.

"That was a nice thing you did David." A voice emanated.

"I know Solaris, but I kinda felt responsible for what happened to him. After all, the war did destroy his music school." David said answering the voice.

A soft light glowed from the Guardian blade around David's body as the form of an alicorn appeared beside him.

"Sorry to show up unannounced but I need to stretch my wings." The alicorn said as he took to the skies and then landed back down beside David.

"It's alright Solaris, I know it's been a while since you and I talked." David said as he began to walk through Ponyville.  The town itself was still bustling with activity even though it was only 1:00 in the afternoon.

"It has been a while my friend. How are you?" Solaris asked as he walked along beside the Guardian. David sighed and smiled.

"Things have been… different."

"Different good? Or different bad?" Solaris asked smiling.

David smiled and looked into the mighty alicorn's green eyes. He had always been amazed with Solaris and the way he looked. Solaris was just as tall as Celestia, but he was a bright white with a long gold tail and mane. His cutie mark was an image of the sun over a planet that represented Equestria. Besides his green eyes however Solaris also wore armor like David. It was jet black with streaks of silver. The designs across it were images of the sun and vast expanses of what looked to be stars and universes. What was even more amazing however was that the armor was almost alive! The galaxies and stars moved and shifted, comets shot by. It was if Solaris had taken a piece of space and formed it into a suit of armor to wear.

"Different good. I always wanted to see this world and peace; I'm finally getting that chance."

David said as he and Solaris walked by the mayor's office.

"But you miss the old days don't you?" Solaris said suddenly. David thought about that.

"I guess I do a little. I don't miss the war and the destruction it brought on the innocent, but I do miss the action and the adrenaline. Is that wrong in your eyes?" He asked the mighty god.

Solaris laughed, "Of course not. You're a human, you humans love the… how do you say it… Adrenaline Rush that comes from those types of events. I kinda miss it myself as well."

"You DO???" David asked confused.

"Yes. When I was free of that sword, and you and I worked together to fight Radious I had never felt more alive in my immortal life. I was free, and I could finally do something to protect the world that I worked so hard to make with my sister."

David knew that Solaris's sister Eclipseus had used up all of her power crafting half of the planet; it was then that Solaris had taken it upon himself to finish the job. He crafted the remaining half of the planet and then introduced it to Light and Darkness.

"I'm sorry that she's not here with us." He said as he comforted Solaris.

"I am as well, but her memory lives on through me and the world she helped create." Solaris answered quietly.

"So… why are you walking through town?" He asked changing the subject.

"It's only 1:00. So I thought I would say hello to some friends before I head back to the castle." David answered as he approached Carousal boutique. "Ah… a friendly reunion sounds like a great idea. I'll take my leave then." Solaris concluded as he vanished with a flash back into the Guardian Blade as David knocked on the door to the boutique.

"Coming hang on." A slightly low toned male voice answered. The door opened to reveal an older spike wearing a black dress tuxedo.

"Welcome to Carousal boutique where…" the dragon stopped when he noticed David standing at the door.

"DAVID!!!" He cried as he wrapped his massive arms around his friend lifting him a few feet into the air. "Hey Spike!! Ow! Put me down buddy!" David begged as the dragon squeezed him. Spike let go and smiled.

"It's great to see you David. You look great!" Spike said as he led David inside.

"Thanks Spike. You look older and tougher." It was true. The once young assistant had matured into a young adolescent. David guessed he was most likely 17 in human years. He was about three quarters of David's height. His scales on both his back and face had grown out and became sharp. His fangs were razor sharp and still poked out of his mouth on the sides of his lips.

What surprised David however was the size of his friend's claws and arms. They were as big as Big Macintosh's whole body!

"You been working out Spike?" David asked as he sat down in a nearby chair.

"A little." Spike smiled proudly. "Whenever I get some free time, or if Rarity needs some wood for the fire place I just go and pound on some trees."

David noticed that Spike's knuckles were raw and cut. To a normal human or pony hitting a tree day after day would destroy their hands or hooves. It didn't seem to bothering Spike though.

"You looking for Rarity?" Spike asked as walked toward the back of the boutique. "Yeah is she here?"

"She is. Let me get her, and get out of this stupid suit!" He groaned as he walked into the back room. David looked around the boutique. It had changed a lot since he had first walked in 16 years ago. The mannequins were still in place but they were covered with beautiful royal dresses and designs. The décor hadn't changed, but it now had expensive jewels and fabric hanging from the ceiling and other areas. (Rarity was never one to skimp on fashion. Be it expensive or cheap, if she likes it she buys.) David thought.

His thoughts were interrupted however by the door opening.

"Spike what is the problem! I have work to do and I…" Rarity stopped as she saw David.

"Oh David! I didn't see you. I guess you're here to pick up Twilight's fall dress, I spent a lot of time on it and I…"

Rarity's flurry of words stopped. "Wait… DAVID!!??" She shouted when she noticed it was truly David who was in front of her and not a royal delivery pony.

"Oh Dahling it's SO good to see you!" She said as she wrapped her hooves around David's armor.

"It's great to see you too Rarity. I just came by to say hello and too catch up a little." He said as he broke the hug.

"Well of course! I'm glad you stopped by. I'll make us some tea. Spike why don't you show David what I've been working on."

"Sure thing Rarity." Spike answered as Rarity walked into another room. Spike began showing off the new lines of clothing that Rarity had been perfecting. This continued until Rarity returned with 3 piping hot cups of tea. David thanked her and they all spent the rest of time sharing information and recounting old memories.

"Thanks again for the tea Rarity, but it's almost 2:00 and I need to go talk to AJ and Devin before 3:00." David said as he sat the cup down and walked toward the door.

"Of course David, come back and see us!" She said as he opened the door.

"You know it!" David responded as he shut the door behind him. (One hour till I got to get home, now comes the hard part.) He thought as he straightened his armor and walked toward Sweet Apple Acres. The walk didn't take long and he soon saw the barn come into view. He quickened his pace until he saw Big Mac pulling the plow in the field.

"HEY!! Big Mac!! Are AJ and Devin here??" He shouted to the massive red stallion pulling the plow. Mac looked up with a smile on his face and nodded.

"Eeyup" He answered as David kept walking toward the barn. As he got closer he noticed a young pale brown colt with a blue tail and light green hair swinging a wooden sword.

"Hey there!" He called out hoping to ask the colt who he was. The colt turned and his magenta eyes grew wide in fear. He picked up his sword and ran for the barn. "Hey wait... that was weird." David said as he finally reached the apple family home and knocked on the door. The door opened to reveal Devin wearing a cowboy hat.

Devin stared at David until a smile creased his face and he threw his arms around him. "Howdy David! Been a while since we've seen you here." He said walking out onto the porch.

"Same here Devin. Listen we need to talk about something." David said as they both sat down.

"About what?" Devin asked calmly. "I want to apologize for my son's behavior toward your son. I found out what happened between them and I came to make amends." David said sadly.

Devin adjusted his hat and let out a low sigh. "I appreciate you doing that David. My boy Kuni would never hurt another soul, much less you're daughter."

"I know that Devin. Is Kuni here? I'd like to say I'm sorry to him too."

"Yeah he's here. KUNI!!! COME HERE! SOMEPONY WANTS TO MEET YOU!!!" Devin shouted out toward the farm.

Not 5 seconds later the same brown colt that David had seen earlier came out of the barn and walked toward Devin. "Y-Yeah Dad?" He answered nervously. Devin put his hoof around the colt's shoulder.

"Kuni… THIS is David. He's the Guardian of Equestria I told you about. He's also Midnight and Sunlight's father." Devin said.

Kuni's eyes grew wide at the mention of the word "father".

"I'm really sorry about what happened to Sunlight sir. I was only trying to keep that bee from hurting her." Kuni said rapidly.

"I understand Kuni. I came by to thank you for doing that, and to apologize for Midnight's behavior." David said ruffling Kuni's green hair.

"T-That's okay… I know he was only trying to protect Sunlight." Kuni answered nervously.

"There's a difference between protecting and coddling Kuni. Midnight is VERY overprotective of his sister. He doesn't think she can do anything without him." David said sighing.

"But she can! She's smart, nice, and pretty…" Kuni said blushing. It was then that David realized why Kuni was so shy around him. Kuni had a crush on Sunlight! David smiled at the thought and rubbed Kuni's hair again.

"I know she is, and I know you really care about her. Please continue to do that okay?" David asked.

Kuni nodded. "Yes sir, I will." He then turned and ran back toward the barn.

"He's training with that wooden sword I made him. He's getting good at it." Devin said proudly. "I'm glad to see you're well Devin, but I need to get going."

"Yeah me too, AJ will have my head if I don't get back to work." Devin added.

David bid his friend farewell and began walking away from the barn. (Wait… why am I walking?) David thought as he stopped. "Home here I come!" He said as his teleportation spell whipped the air around him and zipped him back to the castle. Next Chapter: Chapter 7 Estimated time remaining: 1 Hour, 30 Minutes