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This was... surprisingly funny to write
I must say, I'm a big fan of both series since I was little
I wrote this while hearing: memories by Maki Otsuki
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In the vast, cold reaches of space, aboard Frieza's ship, the Ginyu Force was known for its ruthlessness, power, and unique sense of style. Among them, Captain Ginyu was the most feared, with his ability to switch bodies making him a formidable opponent. Yet, even in the heart of such a fearsome crew, there was room for the unexpected.
Y/N, a human who had somehow ended up on Frieza's ship, had found themselves in the peculiar position of being under Captain Ginyu's watch. While the circumstances of their capture were less than ideal, Y/N had managed to carve out a small niche of normalcy in their day-to-day life. One of their greatest comforts was their tablet, on which they watched "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic."
One evening, as the Ginyu Force was taking a break from their training and missions, Captain Ginyu happened to pass by Y/N's quarters. The door was slightly ajar, and from within, he heard an unfamiliar, cheerful melody. Curiosity piqued, Ginyu peeked inside and saw Y/N engrossed in their tablet, the bright colors and friendly characters of Equestria reflected in their eyes.
"What is this?" Ginyu's deep voice startled Y/N, who quickly tried to hide the tablet. "Nothing, just a show I like to watch," Y/N replied, a bit embarrassed.
Ginyu raised an eyebrow, his interest clearly piqued. "A show? What kind of show?"
"It's called 'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic,'" Y/N explained. "It's about these ponies who go on adventures and learn about friendship. It's... comforting."
Ginyu stared at the tablet for a moment, then to Y/N's surprise, he sat down beside them. "Show me."
Hesitant at first, Y/N pressed play. As the episode began, Ginyu watched intently. The vibrant world of Equestria unfolded before him, with its lessons on friendship and the adventures of Twilight Sparkle and her friends.
To Y/N's surprise, Ginyu seemed genuinely interested. Over the next few days, whenever they watched an episode, Ginyu would often join them. At first, it was just to satisfy his curiosity, but gradually, he found himself getting drawn into the stories.
One evening, after an especially touching episode where the ponies learned about the importance of trust and honesty, Ginyu turned to Y/N. "You know, these ponies... they have something we don't."
Y/N looked at him, surprised. "What do you mean?"
"Trust, loyalty, friendship," Ginyu said thoughtfully. "It's something that's hard to find out here, in the cold reaches of space. We fight, we conquer, but we don't... connect."
Y/N smiled softly. "That's why I love this show. It reminds me that there's still good in the world, even in the darkest times."
Ginyu nodded slowly, his usual stern expression softening just a bit. "Perhaps there's more to learn from these ponies than I thought."
As the days turned into weeks, Ginyu and Y/N's shared interest in "My Little Pony" became a regular part of their routine. The other members of the Ginyu Force were bewildered by their captain's newfound hobby but didn't dare question him. After all, if Ginyu found value in it, who were they to argue?
One day, after a particularly challenging mission, Ginyu returned to Y/N's quarters. He was tired, bruised, but there was a sense of anticipation in his eyes. "Is there a new episode today?" he asked.
Y/N nodded, smiling. "Yes, there is. It's about the magic of forgiveness."
As they sat together, watching the episode unfold, Ginyu couldn't help but feel a strange sense of peace. In a world filled with chaos and conflict, the simple lessons of friendship and kindness offered a solace he hadn't realized he needed.
And so, in the cold reaches of space, aboard a ship known for its ruthlessness, a human and a fearsome warrior found a bond through the magic of friendship. It was an unlikely connection, but one that proved that even in the darkest corners of the universe, there was always room for a little bit of light and a whole lot of friendship.
