Shadow Knight: An Untold Legend

Shadow walked through the door of the throne room to find Celestia and Luna. "Your majesties. I came as soon as I could." Shadow said with a bow. "Thank you Shadow Knight, but before we get into things. I need you to promise me you will not get angry or upset." Celestia replied. Shadow Knight found this odd and said, "I promise not to get upset or angry." "Very well Shadow Knight. I found out that Discord is not the leader of this assault." "Who told you this my I ask?" Shadow asked. Celestia stopped beating the bush and revealed Discord. "Hello Shadow Knight." Discord said with a nervous smile. "Discord?!" Shadow said trying to hold back his anger. "I know this is short notice, but Discord has given himself up..." "And you believed him?" Shadow interrupted Princess Celestia. "Shadow please, believe me. I don't want anything to do this any more." Discord pleaded. "Don't ask for that you don't deserve." Shadow said with a barking boom. He began to growl, suddenly Luna stamped down her hoof with a force that shook the castle. She then said with a dark booming voice, "SHADOW KNIGHT! YOU PROMISED NOT TO GET ANGRY! NOW SHUT UP AND LISTEN!"

Shadow snapped out of his angry state, he still had a angry face upon him. Luna gave him the same glare back. Shadow backed down, then Discord with ears back said, "I didn't leave because of me or because what I stand for. I left because I couldn't watch ponies die and watch the world burn. I left because of you, because of your love for her. I can still see that angry beast in you, but also your wounded heart." Shadow turned from angry to guilty, Discord saw through his tough act and saw the turmoil inside him. "I'm sorry, that I jumped to conclusions. Who is behind all of this?" Shadow asked. "A goddess alicorn named Mephila, she controls the dead and darkness. She brought the three of us together to take the world by storm. She plans to attack tommorow." Discord said. "Then lets give her a battle she'll never forget." Shadow said. "General! Prepare the army and sent word to the Mane Six to meet us here." Celestia said. Luna started to calm, then she shed a tear from her eyes as she turned to walk to her chambers. Celestia noticed this, and followed her sister. Discord was looking out the window contemplating with his enter demons.

After word was given to prepare for battle, Celestia went to Luna's door and knocked on it. Her sister's worn voice said, "Come in." Celestia opened the door to find her sister's make up running and her eyes looked irritated. "Luna? Are you alright?" Celestia asked with a concerned tone. "I wish I was big sister." "What is troubling you? Your worrying me." Celestia pointed out. "I just wish things were different between Shadow Knight and I. A last I know what is, is to be." Luna said with another tear streaming down. "It's alright Luna, you'll find your prince. Your knight that cares for you and will protect you til the end of his life." Celestia said. "But, I want him to live as long as me and you. To not wither and dead like leaves when season change. I want a knight that is forever mine." Luna said with a tremble in her voice. Luna put her head on her sister's shoulder and let out a long cry. Celestia could only have sympathy for her sister, mostly because she also wish a prince of her own. She let out a tear or two of her own, they stood their in pain. Then dried their tears and began hiding their emotions. For Equestria needed them now more than ever. The Mane Six arrived to find Shadow and Discord in the throne room. "Discord!" All six ponies yelled. Rainbow Dash tried rushing for Discord, but was stopped by Shadow. "Rainbow Dash! Touch him and the princesses with have both of our rumps on a silver platter." Shadow said with a firm voice. "But it's Discord!" Rainbow complained. "Discord is now on our side and a new enemy has been revealed." Shadow said. "Who?" Twilight asked. "I'll let the princesses explain. I need some air." Shadow said while escaping to the courtyard.

Shadow sat on the grass letting the wind flow through his mane. Then felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned to find Moonblade and his old friends behind him. "Shadow Knight, you face a great evil, an evil as old as time itself." Black Iron said. "But with the Elements of War alone would only delay the apocalyptic plague." Dragon Dame added. "So we bring you something that will destroy that which is coming." Sir Whirlwind said. Moonblade walked toward Shadow with a sheath made of pure gold. "Is what I think it is?" Shadow asked. "The Sheath of The Heavenly sword. Excalibur." Moonblade said. "But what of Excalibur?" Shadow questioned. "It will only appear when the time comes, but we bring a message to the princesses." Dragon Dame said giving him a scroll wrapped in white lace. "It was great seeing you again, we wish you good luck and hope you will met us on the other side." Sir Whirlwind said. "As we always have we'll stand by your side Shadow." Dragon Dame said as she stood next to Black Iron. "And as always, I'll always be in your heart." Moonblade said. "I thank you all for being here, by my side every step of the way. Goodbye, until we meet again." Shadow said with a smile and a tear. Shadow entered the throne room with sheath and note, Every pony stared as he entered. "What is that!?" Rainbow said with surprise. "The Sheath of the Legendary Heavenly Sword." Shadow replied. "So then it is real? Where is it?" Celestia asked. "It will appear in due time, but a message for you. From the other sided." Shadow replied. Celestia opened the letter she read it and smiled. "We are more than likely to wins this, need not to swing our weapons in angry, but in courage. To charge in knowing there will be a tomorrow. For this is our finest hour, lets give them a battle that will be told for centuries. Let us defend our home. Equestria! " Celestia said.

The next day every army of Equestria and beyond we're at the line. Awaiting for what might lay ahead. Then from the horizon came a figure that stood alone. It was Mephila standing with a scowl on her face, she was staring Discord down. She should of stared at who was in front leading her opponents. For the first time in over several centuries, Celestia was in armor wielding a magic sword. Next to her was Luna in full armor and controlling two swords. "So where is your hero, I have heard about. Shadow Knight correct?" Mephila said. "He'll be here. Mephila." Celestia said in return. "Good he is the only threat to me, the rest of you I could merely wipe you out with a glance." Mephila said with a laugh. "You underestimate us, Mephila. We are stronger the you think." Luna barked. "Is that so? Then what is holding you back?" Mephila said. Mephila summoned a army of undead warriors, they stood at attention. They flamed with green fire, and screamed with an unholy howl. Celestia's army wasn't impressed. Mephila just smiled and glared, her army readied their weapons as did Celestia's. "Any last words!" Mephila yelled. Celestia reminded silent. "Charge!" Mephila commanded. Celestia motioned her army to attack. The two armies were stalemated, even with the princesses help. Then from the sky a voice could be heard, "Sonic Rainbow Boom Thrust." First nothing then faster than many of Mephila's army did not move a blast of a multicolored shock waved bust through the army and slicing the rest. The Mane Six arrived, Twilight was leading her friends into battle with new gear.

"Magic Fire Thrust" Twilight yelled exploding another section of the army. Pinkie, Fluttershy, Applejack, and Rarity; were wielding some of The Elements of War. Hacking and Slashing their way through the undead with Celestia's army. "Where's Shadow Knight?" Celestia asked. "In position." Twilight said. Twilight and Rainbow then use their ultimate attack to drive the creatures back. "Magic Rainbow Dragon" the two knights yelled, then a dragon shaped barrier pushed the creatures back half a mile. Suddenly they all disappeared. Mephila stamped slowly and said, "We'll, done. I have never seen such skill in all my life." "And you'll never see any other skill to match it." Rainbow Dash barked. Mephila laughed and said, "A death threat coming from a lesser being. Your speaking to a goddesses that could swat you away like a fly. In fact I could wipe out this inter planet with a thought." "Then way haven't you?" Twilight asked. "Where's the challenge in that?" Mephila replied. "I will give you one chance to leave and never return." Celestia said with her sword raised. "Oh please, Celestia I have been on this planet longer than you. Killing celestial beings was my specialty. Disposing you and your sister will be just another trophy added to my wall." Mephila said. "Then where have you been all this time?" Luna demanded. "Resting, I am a goddesses after all. Destroy worlds take a lot out of me." Mephila said with an evil smirk.

"You forget! Even gods and goddesses have quickness." A voice said. Shadow dropped from above with his two best friends by his side. "So the last of the royal knights has arrived. Dragon Dame, Black Iron it's been awhile." Mephila said. "Don't waste your breath on us you witch!" Black Iron said with a ghostly tone. "So I guess the fate of this world rest in the hands of a monster? Ha! If anything Shadow Knight is nothing more than a weapon of mass destruction." Mephila began. "The only reason he exist is because of his beastly form." She added before lashing out with a tentacle of darkness. It wrapped itself around Shadow Knight and sucked the darkness out of him. His coat turned white and his eyes were blue , then fated to white. She dropped the life less body letting it hit the ground like a stone. "Shadow!" Every pony cried. Both Dragon Dame and Black Iron went into action. They gave Mephila all they had and more. Unfortunately it wasn't enough and were whisked away like dust. Luna couldn't bare it anymore, she began to change. Mephila caught wind of Luna's Power rising. "You.....Heartless......Evil......ANIMAL!!!!" She screamed as a different form of Luna's true powers was unleashed. The Sky turned dark and the Moon rose and shined onto the raging Alicorn. She turned into pure darkness glowing with power never seen before by any pony. Her eyes were like filled with hate and her coat was just as black as before. "Your fate has been sealed by The Princess of The Night!" Luna said with a booming voice. She disappeared and reappeared before Mephila in mid attack. She forced Mephila back with a head butt to the throat, she teleported in front of the lifeless Mephila. Luna bucked her to the air and summoned a sword that was as big and as long as three Sweet Apple Acres. She swung it down on Mephila, when it landed it created a Gorge. She finally flew up into the air alining with the moon. She charged a beam of magic, "You killed the only pony I ever loved and for that you must DIIIIIIIIIEEEE!" Luna shouted. Before shooting her beam, causing a massive explosion. She kept pouring it out her anger, pain, and sadness in to one attack. She screamed longer and louder each time she thought of Shadow. Tears were pouring out of her eyes and landing like rain. "Sister! Stop! Your going to implode Ponyville!" Celestia cried. Luna finally stopped and turned back to her normal state. She ran to Shadow Knight's body. She picked him up and said with tears in her eyes, "Wake up, please awake from your slumber." She cried as she held him close, as all gathered around her and Shadow. A soft moan floated into Luna's ear. Luna looked and Shadow Knight, he was coming back. "Shadow! Your all right thank the Moon!" Luna said hugging him. "As am I princess!" Mephila said, before knocking her back. "I have to admit you surprised me, but don't think I can be defeated so easily." "LUNA!" Shadow yelled. He got in front of Mephlia and bucked her back.

"That force! Your normal now! That's not possible!" Mephila said. "Thou I allowed darkness and rage to be my crutch for a long time. I always believe that light and love is stronger than any power." Shadow said. "Your not Shadow Knight! Who are ?!" Mephila said. "Can't you tell? I am the colt who sacrificed his life for friendship. The hero that controlled the beast, the hope that helped the weak find salvation. I am the terror that haunts your dreams and villains like you. I am Guardian Angel the Last Knight of Equestria!" The Elements of War flew to Guardian Angel and attached themselves to him forming armor. The Sheath glowed and Excalibur appeared. Guardian Angel drew the blade, it glowed with light. "No! No! No! NOOO!" Mephila yelled in anger. She drew her sword and attacked Guardian Angel. He blocked her attack and flung her back, "I came to far to lose now!" Mephila said with another lunge, Guardian Angel just disarmed her and jabbed Excalibur into her chest. "I will not allow you to destroy this planet!" Guardian Angel said. Then an explosion of light magic covered the battle field. Mephila then screamed out in pain. When the dusted settled, Guardian Angel was kneeling with Excalibur stuck into the ground. "Shadow!" Twilight yelled. The Mane Six, and The Princesses ran toward him. He panted and began to speak, "Haha. I thought I was destined to be a stallion of darkness. That I never be with my old friends, but I just needed new ones to see that I still have a chance." "You were always a hero to us." Luna said kneeling with him. He grunted softly and flickered like a candle. "No......Not again." Luna said "I know, but I want you all to know. You have given me a reason to stay at peace and to move on." "We'll miss you. Shadow Knight, The Last Knight of Equestria." Celestia said. They gathered around him as he faded into nothing. The only thing left was The Elements, The Sheath, and a note. Twilight read this to herself then gave it to Celestia. "Lets go home, we need a burial to plan and a final wishes to to granted." They tried gathering both Elements and Sheath, but they scattered as soon as The Six touched them.

Back at Cantorlot, Celestia called all ponies and armies to the front of the castle. She summoned the slip of paper and spoke with her royal Cantorlot voice. "We are gathered here to thank the allies for helping us when we needed them the most, and to honor the fallen soldiers. Most of all to honor The Knight who has gone to the beyond countless times to not only keep Equestria safe, but the world we live in. I have here his finale words written by Shadow Knight himself." Celestia begans to read, "Beings of all kinds who fight for their homes. I have traveled the world and have seen what has happened since my brothers and sisters were existed. Thieves roam the roads, guards over powered, and the weak dying in the streets. Though the battle is over, the war against evil has just began. So I ask of you all to find the heroes that are inside us all, find the courage and loyalty to fight not for your country, but for this one world we were given. Rekindle The Flames of Knightly Hood and lets take back what has been stolen from us." The ponies and armies cheered to Shadow Knights words, "As of today, I here by reinstate The rank Knight and opening a new Knights Academy." Celestia said. After the speech, a tome was built for Shadow Knight, unicorn guards gave him The Magic Shot Salute. Luna, Celestia, and Mane Six brought flowers. Twilight stood alongside Rainbow at the tomb. The sunset shone some light upon the door of the tomb and the words stood out clearly. “Here lies thy brave knight Shadow Knight. May his soul rest in peace.” Tears started to roll down the cheeks of all the mares. They said their good byes and went on their way. Except Princess Luna, she stood their til the sun set and the moon rose. "You were always the best of the best. I just wish you could of stayed with me longer." Luna said before using her magic to summon a rose that glowed liked the moon on the tome. She then left to tend to her night patrol and duties.

Two years later, Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle were chosen to run the new knights academy. They built a statue of Shadow Knight in memory of him and to tell of his story. Spike became the youngest dragon knight in the academy. The Cutie Mark Crusaders joined in and became squires. Other ponies came in to join the knights academy. The other four went about their days as they always did. Celestia returned to her duties and Luna did the same, but they always visited the tome with The Mane Six. Octavia and Vinyl Scratch composed a song dedicated to Shadow Knight. It later became a hit all over the world. A month later, reports of a black stallion saving ponies popped up in Manehatten and a white stallion saving ponies in The Land of Dragons. They had the same cutie mark. A sheild with a sword on it. Celestia and Luna's guards investigated and found no sign of them. Luna one night was on patrol and saw a two figures on a hill. It looked like two stallion standing next to each other than quickly fading as if they were ghosts. A note was left behind, "I will always be with you. Signed SK." Luna kept the note only showing it to the ones who knew Shadow Knight. So all you ponies who feel unsafe in your homes or walking home in the dark. Just know that Shadow Knight will be there.