Follow Benkei as he tutors Twilight and her friends as their mentor, delves deeper into the true meaning of friendship, and displays his loyalty to his friends by fulfilling his true purpose for being sent to Equestria.
A Japanese warrior monk, known as Saito Musashibo Benkei, finds himself still alive and kicking, despite having died only days earlier. He finds himself in a strange, confusing, yet wondrous land, full of magical talking ponies who speak an equally bizzare language.
Follow Benkei as he copes with his new world, discovers new allies and friends, and comes to appreciate his new life. But Benkei was not sent to Equestria by chance to enjoy himself and live the rest of his days happily and care free. He was sent for a reason.
He was sent to help.
He was sent to enlighten others.
But most importantly, he was sent, to save Equestria.
Meanwhile, an oddly intelligent bunny by the name of Akeeta befriends Benkei, discovers the truth behind her consciousness, all while dealing with mixed feelings about a certain white bunny.
Note: Character tags will be added as they appear in the story. The mane 6, Spike, and Princess Celestia are the main cast from the show appearing in this story, but appear later on.
This will be my first shot at a historical fiction (sort've, since it's a legend crossed with MLP) , which means I actually had to do a fair bit of research on Japanese warrior monks and folklore to accomplish accurately and smoothly. That said, this is fiction, this is the MLP Universe, and Benkei himself is from a legend, so its still gonna be pretty unrealistic in that sense. I decided against using the japanese names for armor as it just serves to confuse people. However, if you prefer the japanese names, here is a helpful diagram. Also, the weapon Benkei is holding in the cover art is a naginata, in case that wasn't clear.
Also, for those wondering, no, Benkei will not be speaking Japanese for the whole story as I don't actually speak Japanese and have been relying on painstaking crosschecking with google translate to get the simple Japanese phrases that have been included to make sense when translated back to English. Don't worry, he'll be speaking English soon enough.
Lastly, this story will be updated every month . Its sortve a background project I want to continue to write to see how far I can take it while I write other things.
Side Note: Sex Tag is for references to sex, talk about sex, and some heated situations. This is a teen story, and there will be no directly written clop. Sorry!
Comments are very much welcome, even if you just want to say you hate it, so long as a valid reason is provided to enable me to grow as a writer. Thanks for reading!
Below is a simple summary of Benkei's REAL legend that happened preceeding chapter 1, and partially during the prologue.
Japanese legend tells of a man named Saito Musashibo Benkei. The origins of his birth are unknown, and the first time Benkei was seen, he was a fully grown man. After joining a monastery of monks, and then being exiled from it Benkei built a shrine next to a bridge and stood guard. He defeated 999 swordsmen before being bested, and in a display of honor, he became his adversary's retainer. Benkei fought during the Genpei wars, the giant of a man bringing death on the swift wings of his naginata, a bladed pole sword. He lived a long and exciting life, but all good things come to an end, and Benkei died defending the bridge to his master's castle. He defeated 300 samurai before finally dying of mortal wounds, but Benkei did not fall. He died standing up, at least that's how the legend goes.
TD's life in Equestria after the events of Wanderings of a Non-Brony
After the six year journey around the planet in Wanderings of a Non-Brony, The human TD Harrison Powell finds himself in Equestria for good. He sees no choice but to settle down in Ponyville, ready to live the rest of his life as best as he can.
After a humiliating performance as Trixie's assistant, Starlight Glimmer needs some comforting. Luckily, you're up to the task.
As the only human in Equestria, you were able to connect with Starlight Glimmer. Together, the two of you were able to move past your feelings of isolation and become the light of each other's lives.
Except... tonight. Tonight, all of the walls come crashing down after a humiliating performance as Trixie's assistant. She runs home. Broken. And you build her back up, one kiss at a time.
Trigger Warnings: Cuddling. Lots of cuddling. Oh, and a bit of human on horse action that may or may not involve the number 69.
Ian has entered the land of ponies. He has information that he would use to advance their civilization, but he can't do it without the support of the leaders there. That'll be easy, right?
Ian strode confidently through the land of colorful ponies. They were a primitive people, but he would fix that. He knew more than their most amazing scientists. All that stood between him and his goals was to convince the leader of the ponies that he had what she wanted.
A father goes to great lengths to find his daughter’s heroes and finds something he wasn't looking for ... friends.
The parallel universe is indispensable to fanfiction, even in stories where it isn’t addressed as fanfiction by it's nature takes a route that deviates from the established universe. It allows for crossovers, mash-ups, what ifs, and all sorts of other fun stories. My story begins in a nexus between universes, with a father who just wants to let his daughters meet their heroes, and finds himself charmed by the inhabitants once they’re no longer just characters to him. With his knowledge he could fundamentally alter everything that happens; but his goal is for things to turn out the way they’re supposed to. But change is inevitable. Change for both him and the girls. Things start light, but there are cracks that show the shadows cast. And secrets are not kept forever. Relevant crossover tags that there aren't options for/I have far too many: Slayers, Dragon Ball Z, Tenchi Muyo, Monster Musume, Dungeons and Dragons, Minecraft, Undertale, Dark Souls -- -- -- -- -- -- *** -- -- -- -- -- A father goes to great lengths to find his daughter’s heroes. And finds himself being drawn into the world. But even the brightest light casts a shadow. And things that could too easily be are seen. Things that demand action. Things that must be confronted. Things that must be destroyed. But not forgotten. So life can move on. But scars never really heal. They remind us of who we were. But with help from your friends you can confront even your past to find hope. However hope and caring can lead you down a dark path. But your friends will fight to see you again, and find their own reward in your smile. Fire will burn all that it touches, ever seeking more fuel for it’s own survival. But with care that fire can be tamed to bring out it’s brightest light. There are times where you can help your friends. And times where they must help themselves. Never forget that those closest to you may be afraid to seek your help, or are unable to ask, or may even demand that you stay away. But no matter what you stand beside them. Because your friends are family you invite into your life.
Anon and Celestia enjoy a nice, quiet night together snuggled up under the covers, talking about the little things in life. RGRE.
Anon, somehow, was able to romantically court the princess of the sun herself, Celestia. During one quiet night at Canterlot castle, they decide for the first time to sleep together in the same bed, cuddling up to one another and saying sweet nothings into each other's ears.
There is also talk about themselves, the world around them, and the time they have spent with one another. It was a good night.
An RGRE story inspired by the thoughts I've been having lately, and a cute idea I had for this trending, alternative take on Equestria.
Accidents happen even to the best of us, after all, that's why they're called accidents. Yet they can change your life in ways you've never imagined.
Twilight has an idea, she wants to improve the efficacy of Celestia's portal to the other world. Ensuring that it will last regardless of the number of times she uses it.
Yet as the old saying goes: if it's not broke don't fix it. After getting pulled into a whole new world Twilight and Rainbow Dash are in for a surprise when they meet another version of themselves; a version which will open their eyes to new possibilities that go far beyond what friendship is capable of.
A long forgotten element has been brought back, but for better or for worse?
Equestria has long been known as the land of ponies. However, the name of Equestria is misleading. For far too long, a certain element has been missing from the world. And now, that element has been brought back. But for better or for worse?
Due to site updates resulting in a more restrictive genre listing, I am listing here that on top of the three genres the story is listed under, the story also contains prominent elements of Dark, Tragedy, Sad, Drama, and Adventure.
Also, to set the record straight, this story begins after the end of Season 2, but before Season 3. Therefore, any plot elements from future episodes that may conflict with the plot of this story is effectively noncanon.
Anon is sent to Equestia as a young boy. He grows up with Celestia and Luna. Now watch as he tries to live in a land not so familiar to him.
Growing up in a place where you don't belong can be hard. It certainly is when Anon gets sent to Equestia. He is just lucky that a friendly filly is there to help him. Watch as they grow up together and have some adventures along the way.
*Holy Shit! Well... thank you for making this featured on the front page. I literally just put it here for shits and giggles.*
A human is off to a rough start when Fluttershy finds him eating one of her chickens, and breaks his arm. Can Derpy and the human convince Ponyville to give him a second chance?
When Fluttershy finds a human in her backyard trying to eat one of her chickens, she and a majority of the residents of Ponyville only want this dangerous creature as far away from their town as possible.
After a less than stellar first impression, Derpy Hooves and the human struggle to quell the rumors surrounding his diet, and convince the townsfolk that he's harmless.
Will the human be able to make himself meek enough to coexist? Or will he be driven out of town with torches and pitchforks?
Each chapter is told from the perspective of a different pony.
Twilight has developed a device that can detect strange signals coming from outer space; signals from aliens! She gathers her friends so that they can all listen in. But they may not like what they hear...
Twilight has developed a device that can detect strange signals coming from outer space; signals from aliens! She gathers her friends so that they can all listen in.
I'd appreciate if everyone could keep the YouTube embeds in the comments to a minimum. The sheer number of them is putting a bit more strain on my connection than I'd like. I'm going to start deleting any comments with 2 or more embeds in them.
Mark Watney is stranded- the only human on Mars. But he's not alone- five astronauts from a magical kingdom are shipwrecked with him.
Twilight Sparkle's experimental interplanetary drive has malfunctioned, stranding Starlight Glimmer, Spitfire, Cherry Berry, a changeling and a dragon on a hostile planet in another universe. With limited food supplies, very little magic, no communications with home, and no way to leave the planet, they must survive until somepony rescues them.
Fortunately they crashed right next door to another creature with the exact same problem- a creature named Mark Watney.
They're going to science the buck out of everything- and do whatever it takes to survive Mars and get everybody home.
Shortly after Dragonfly's emergence from her stasis cocoon she finds that her situation is still desperately in need of emotional and magical sustenance. The changeling will need to turn to new, lewd, methods of feeding if she hopes to escape mars!
Set just after Mars Ares mission date Sol 287, when Dragonfly, the plucky engineer changeling of the castaway crew of five Equestrians cohabiting with Mark Watney (recently stranded Earth astronaut), has emerged from her self-imposed exile in a long term cocoon.
She'd imprisoned herself out of concern for her crewmates when her stock of magical energies dropped so low that she found herself attacking Mark Watney to drain him of his delicious emotions and magic. Her months-long sentence helped her to recover... but not fully.
With nothing else to support herself with, Dragonfly turns to a forbidden source of magical and emotional sustenance, long-denied to changelings: lust.
Follow along as she desperately tries to convince Starlight Glimmer and Mark Watney to do the dirty deed together... so that she can refuel off their little tryst!
SPOILER: Contains human on pony action! If you find such things squick, look elsewhere!
The McRib is back, but only for a limited time, and only at participating restaurants.
There aren’t McRibs in Equestria, but that won’t stop a pony who wants her McRib fix. If they can’t be had at the Hayburger, it’s not that much of a stretch to commute to Alliance, Nebraska and get one.
Or maybe two, because right now they’re two for six at participating locations.
After a string of unfortunate events, Anon finds himself in Tartarus. Fortunately, he has someone to keep him company...
Past mistakes have finally caught up with Anonymous. Time after time, he had one lewd encounter after another, all with students at the School of Friendship. Well, after his most recent fling, with one very sexually aggressive yak, he's paying the price. After being caught by Twilight Sparkle, Anon finds himself whisked away to Pony Hell Tartarus. Mercifully, he's not alone in his imprisonment; but he has to ask himself, why would anyone jail such a small, innocent mare?!?
Brad and Twilight Sparkle are madly in love, so madly in love that Brad agrees to follow Twilight through the mirror portal to Equestria, where the two of them plan to have a big pony wedding. But when Brad comes to Equestria, he isn't a pony.
Brad and Twilight Sparkle are madly in love, so madly in love that Brad agrees to follow Twilight through the mirror portal to Equestria, where the two of them plan to have a big pony wedding.
. . . Problem is, after Brad comes to Equestria, he doesn't turn into a pony.
Continuing his work as a janitor at the School of Friendship, Anon has been doing pretty well. That was, until stumbling across a rather flustered and irate dragon...
Just another day on the job, or so Anon had thought. After putting the events of his rather scandalous encounter with Ocellus behind him, the janitor carries on with his daily affairs. Making his way through the facility, cleaning as he goes, something catches his attention, inside Rarity's classroom. Peeking into a closet, the last thing he expected to find was Smolder, one of the draconic students at the institution. Having been caught trying on a dainty outfit, the scaly lass is less than pleased with the human's interruption. Let's hope Anon can find some way to defuse the situation...
When a human child appears in Equestria, somepony will have to take him in.
When a six year old human boy is transported to Equestria by accident, he will need a home. Everyone needs shelter, protection and love to live a happy life, but who could love a predator from another world? Luckily for young Chris, somepony steps up to the plate.
The new guy at work isn’t a guy or even a human. Can a pony even do construction work?
Rated teen for profanity and innuendo typical of construction workers. Construction workers will mock literally anything in good fun without meaning any actual ill intent.
