Title: Twilight and the Fair Knight (part 4!) Author: CorporalPunishment Pastebin link: http://pastebin.com/6Spvp8YV First Edit: Saturday 20th of April 2013 11:32:26 PM CDT Last Edit: Saturday 20th of April 2013 11:32:26 PM CDT As you wake up for the second time, you realize you are stuck in a world of candy colored ponies. You're not going to go back home, there's no going back,  there's not a single thing to bring you back, the Human from earth is stuck on land mysterious and dangerous to him. with a sword. That's comforting, you need to sharpen your sword though... dull means for less use, sharp means you can use it. but, what's that's that sound, it's talking, "I jus' dun know Raritah, ya gots some fancy smancy knight in shining armor up 'ere... what's so cool 'bout 'im?" you stand up and take your sword belt up, moving to the door just as it opened you are... 'face to waist' with an orange pony wearing a stetson. "Good morrow to you" you say as you crisply bow your body about half way from being parallel to the ground the pony frowns and removes her hat as she looks up at you. "Mighty fine mornin', iffin' I got any say in it. Names Applejack, I help run Sweet Apple Acres. You're the knight?" she nodded a bit as he eyed you, and the sword. she seemed a bit unnerved so you stooped yourself down to kneel before her. "Yes, I am. I am Sir Anonymous. A pleasure to meet you mi'lady. I believe I have given your farm business in the day past. A large red pony, short on words, but a nice enough fellow." you nod and offer a hand palm up to her she grins and takes your hand, giving a rowdy shake and then looks at Rarity whom had been standing in the doorway, "I like 'im, An' I think ya met mah brother Big Mac." You smile a bit as you remember a burger of the same name. as you remember you think about how there will be no more big macs, or any burgers unless you slaughter it yourself. and your stomach rumbles the ponies look at you and cock their heads to the side and Rarity titters, "Oh, how silly of me, We haven't had breakfast yet, Come Anonymous, we should talk about this over food, Would you join us Applejack?" you stand tall and move to get new clothes. "Rarity, I cain't say no to that offer, I'd like to talk to ya' more,"She says addressing you for the latter part, "and stayin' 'round means I get to talk." she nods and places her hat back on her head and then moves away, as you get your clothing and gather it up you say to rarity. "I'll be down in a moment, Just require wash. Thank you for the room and board, you are truly generous." you reach down and gently stroke her head, avoiding her horn, in case it's sensitive or a lewd display, Rarity smiles and gently pushes up into your hand as you pet her. "Ahhh, Dahling, it's no issue, You're a gentle-pony and have no place to stay. now then, I'll be heading down." With that she turns and struts down her stairs as she moves away, you turn toward the bathroom and find a running water tub, a a brick of soap, you sigh, begin to run a bath and strip yourself, setting the sword to lean on wall beside the tub, you move into the rising water slowly, a gentle warming feeling moving through you from your feet to your chest as you sit in the smaller tub. A wash cloth in your hand, you begin to lather and turn the water off, as you wash your hair, that has already grown out a bit, getting about two inches longer than you think it should be to it's a bit harder to keep up with, maybe Rarity knows a barber. Or at least a person with scissors maybe she does. she did design your clothes, as you finish lather soap into your hair you duck your head under the water and close your eyes, shaking your head under the water, you raise up and look around. finding the door slightly ajar, you raise an eyebrow and slowly raise out of the water, pulling the plug on the drain and taking a towel from a rack and drying off your head and then your shoulders,  you almost swear you see a bit of purple at the door, you stare as you dry yourself, once finished you put on your under clothes and then the pants and boots, tucking the pants into them and pulling the shirt on. You grab your belt and head for the door as you open it you find, nothing, as you look around, you affix your belt on your waist and make your way down the stairs. moving to the kitchen you see a plate of muffins set out. You smile and sit at the table, picking one up and taking a large bite out you quickly find it gone, and then look at Applejack and Rarity, both smile a little, Applejack seems more friendly than when you first met her. "So, Anon-ee-moose What kinda name is that?" "It means I have no name." You nod sagely and lean back and smile a bit as they nod, "I awoke in Princess Twilight Sparkles basement... Sword still raised as I was fighting for a maiden's hand at a local fair, a beautiful woman's hand was to be won by the man who could stand his ground against a large hedge knight, so named because of lower birth, training, and equipment, very tenacious." You take another muffin, "And when I came to in her basement, I had forgotten my name, but could remember everything else." "Well, Ain't that just the cats ME-ow!" Applejack grins and chuckles. "That's got tah be the best story I ever did hear." "Well, Thank you, I pride myself on my memory." You nod, setting yourself determined you slowly stand and nod to the both, "And I must go, I believe I should see the Princess Twilight Sparkle, She had said she was contacting other Princesses I believe I should see her and visit upon that affair." you bow, "I shall return." "Tch, ah, well darling, stay safe." Rarity nods and applejack turns to her, muttering something you can't hear as you leave. stepping out into the warm sun you begin to walk towards the large tree in the middle of the town. knocking on the door you smile at the little reptile that greets you, "Oh, Sir Knight. What's up man?" you smile and reach down to pat his frill. "I am seeing how Princess Sparkle has been, and you as well." you nod and step in, boots clacking on the wood of the tree, "Where is she?" "In the basement again... She got a letter earlier from the Princesses. I think it was about you." he nods and points to the basement door. "Princess Sparkle?!" you call down the steps as you walk down the dim stairwell. "I was told you received a letter, Was there any mention of me?" the answer is short and sweet. "Yeah, Come down here!" she seems excited you hurry down and find her prancing happily about, "I have wonderful news! You're going to be going to Canterlot with me, as my personal escort!" she smiles and dances from hoof to hoof. "That is wonderful news. When do we leave?" You nod, standing at ease hands clasped in front of you and feet at shoulder width apart. "Today! I was planning on seeing you soon, you're at Rarity's... Right?" "Yes, Correct, and I should get my armor affixed, And Princess Sparkle?" "Please, Anonymous, call me Twilight." "Princess Sparkle." "Twilight." "Hm, Twilight. Do you happen to have a a grinding wheel?" "Uhhmm... I could find one if I had the time. What do you need it for?" "My sword is a bit dull, cannot be a bodyguard without a properly sharpened weapon." "Alright, See the blacksmith three streets adn a left from here. Tell him it's royal business... give him this." She floats a sigil to you, it depicts Celestia on one side and and Twilight on the other, "It's worth enough Bits cover ten suits of armor like yours... so tell him this is the lifetime payment for you from the princess." "Thank you Twilight, I will get done soon." You turn around and hurry out, heading back to the boutique you go to the pink room and retrieve your armor from the chest and fix it on, you then take the helmet, fixing it on you move down to leave and hear Rarity, "Hmm... Sneaking out are we?" "No mi'lady, Royal business... I am to escort Prin- Twilight while in Canterlot." "Hmm... Am I invited to join you all?" "I do not know. Perhaps you could ask Twilight? I must get my sword sharpened. so I need to hurry." "Alright, I'll see you on the train deary." she grins and trots up the stairs, probably to pack. you nod and leave, heading for the Blacksmith shop. you reach it and find a blue pony with a short burnt ochre tail, he's a unicorn with a flat head and long horn. his stare at you burns... you pull your sword and place it on the shop counter, "This sword needs sharpening and polishing. Royal business, this is your payment, for your lifetime." you say as you pull the sigil out and place it down. His stare moves to the fancy piece and he raises his eyebrows. "'l'righ' ya got yerself a deal..." he then levitates the sword out, "I want it sharper than dragon claws." you call as you watch him leave. "Tha's mah specialteh!" he calls back. "Deliver it to the train station." you leave before you hear a reply and move to the library, Rarity and Twilight waiting for you. "Shall we go now then?" "I believe so." twilight nods as she levitates her luggage as she walks on, rarity doing the same and giving you a bag, "Your clothes, deary." she smiles and then you all move on to the train station. as you board the blacksmith gives you your sword, wrapped in a dark red cloth, as he gives it to you he nods, "Shined it up all pretty for you."