Prologue

The Rising of the Brothers of Light and Dark

By

DarkHeart the MagicEater and Lunashonorguard

Art by

2135D

Proofreading and Editing

By

Alticron and Shadow Shard

Prologue

Long ago, before the corrupt and treacherous rule of Discord. Far beyond where Canterlot will one day stand lies the Crystal Kingdom, ruled by two alicorn brothers. One of the brothers was a frightful, nightmarish creature. His body was blacker than the darkest of nights, mane and tail ablaze in the eternal dark flame of his rage. He had power and anger enough to shatter the very mountains around his land, yet tempered by kindness and compassion. This figure that would protect all with his body, yet destroy those that would harm those he cared for is Dark Heart the Magic Eater.

His brother a beautiful, angelic creature with a body as white as freshly fallen snow, mane and tail a glow in the peaceful ethereal light he brings. He has an affinity for magic and a will stronger than the very stones of the earth. His powers are enhanced by his will to protect all and his lust for knowledge and growth. The brilliant vanguard that stands against all evil and uses his light to enrich those he rules. This being is White Light the Magic Bringer.

In their light and wisdom they shared with their kingdom that they each had a rare and unique gift. Dark Heart's great power and immortality came from his vast stores of magical energy, which he would unwillingly consume from any magical creature that drew to close. He would even take the magical energy from the world around him.

White Light had as much power as his brother and was immortal as well but he did not eat the magical energy like his brother did; instead he made it and gave it away. Any creature that fell to his brother's unwilling and insatiable appetite, White Light could restore to full magical power. Though at the same time he could unwillingly overload them or any other magical creature, for he cannot control how much magic he gives or to whom. Though as long as they are together they hold each other in a unique and splendid bond that keeps their gifts in check.

While in their darkness, they neglected to inform their new subjects of their horrible secret. They feared the ponies would come to hate and fear them as monsters if they were ever to find out the truth. The brothers were in fact two halves of one whole. When they merge together they would turn into a malignant, destructive force which is only known by the one word anypony can say when they see it. Apocalypse! This obscene magical force they turn into is their purest and most powerful form. This form is only used in times of dire need but comes with a hefty cost as the ponies of the Crystal Kingdom will one day come to know.

And this is their tale.