The Rise of the Rose Heart Kingdom

Meanwhile, in the far, far part of Equestria, there were the shadow lands. A disgusting land, filled with nothing but chaos, hate, evil, and violence. As the other lands get sunshine and happiness, this land is cursed to be barren and dead, forever. In the mist of the land lade a kingdom…a kingdom of pure abhorrence and immorality. A messenger was running up the steps of the dark castle and ran to an old chamber. He walks slowly to the end of the room where a king was on his throne.

“My lord…I have news that Saber and Prince Lightning Dash are on route to intercept our forward forces,” the shadow messenger said in the dark.

“So…Saber is back after these long years of his…disappearance. Where is this so called “team” now?” A deep, sinister voice said. The shadow a map from the message bag and showed it to his master.

“They seem to be in the south road…I’ve also got reports of a draconian living with the Rose Heart Kingdom dwellers…A draconian known as Star Shield,” The voice said. The king growled and smacked down one of his pillars by his throne stand next to him.

“It can’t be! The Rose Heart Kingdom got rid of them all during the Dragonlorian Wars!”  The king shouted.

“They did my liege, but a handful of them that survived, disperse from their land and went into hiding, and one of them were adopted by the one and only Princess Crystal Rose Heart,” The servant announced.

“But that means…if that draconian is the Prince of the Rose Heart Kingdom…he might be the king of the Dragonlorians…Then that means the prophecy is coming exact. Send all of our forces across the map of Equestria. Tell them to attack each kingdom. The Changeling Kingdom is already in despair; send the rest of them to attack the others. The Crystal Empire, Canterlot, the Thunder Kingdom, The Rose Heart Kingdom, all of them! I’ll show those fools what happens when they rebel against my power!” The voice ordered the call and each of the armies went their separate ways to follow their Kings orders. As the king descended from his throne he walked over to his army outside. He saw that they were ready to sink their blades into the flesh of the enemy. The shadow bowed in respect.

“As you wish…King Thunder,” The shadow said and flew off. King Thunder turned to his crystal ball, and focused his magic. He then made it showed an image of Magma with the army Thunder gave him.

“Magma Tail…What is the news on the mark?” Thunder asked.

“We’re arriving at the plains of Ponyville my lord. My scouts have come back with information that a defending force is blocking our way to our destination,” Magma said.

“Magma…We must not let anything come in our way…CRUSH’EM ALL!” Thunder ordered and Magma formed a wicked smile on his face.

“As you wish…King Thunder,” Magma said and the image was gone. Thunder walked back to his throne and sat back down.

“If we can’t destroy them that way…then well do it with the ritual of Ra, then…only then will my children bring terror to the world, Hahahahah!” Thunder laugh and his voice echoed throughout the wind. For the moment the defending armies were now setting up their positions and were getting ready for the battle. Saber was up on a hill, overlooking the plains and felt a chill going down his spine. Saber hasn’t been this tense since the Battle of Bekura…where he was only a rookie and he saved many ponies lives with only five of his best men.

“There is something…off this evening. Something is coming…a storm is brewing, and the wind has begun to howl…This doesn’t look good,” Saber said as he look out in the plain, Prince Lightning Dash came up to him with a warm cup of fresh brew tea and gave him one.

“Here you go man. You look a little stress, have a cup of tea,” Lightning said.

“Thank you Lightning,” Saber said. As the two sip their tea in the cold windy afternoon, the wind was now shifting north, so they don’t have to worry about a storm.

“It’s pretty quiet out this afternoon…You okay there Saber?” Lightning Dash asked. Saber sip his tea again and took a long deep breathe out.

“I’ve heard you and Rose are close…She seems happy with you around,” Saber announced. Lightning blushed and cough as he tried to swallow his tea.

“Oh…so you’ve heard about that huh?” Lightning said.

“I’ve heard it from your soldiers, so I don’t think it’s a problem with me,” Saber said. Lightning and Saber both sat on the hill with their drinks in silence. Then Saber broke the silence up. “Lightning…I’ve meet your little brother and his twin. They were helping me with the investigation of a disappeared village. I talked to them a bit and…well, you guys seem to be a great family, wish I had one again,” Saber said.

“Why…don’t you have a family?” Lightning asked. Saber had a depressant look on his face as he look down in the cup and saw his reflection in the tea.

“No,” Saber said. Lightning then remembered.

Oh…sorry about that man…I didn’t mean to,” Lightning said. Saber sighed and looks into the sky.

“All of my life I grew up with no parents to scold me, or tell me what to do…And then there was Disk Horn…He took me in and gave me a home. When I was introduced to Rose and Fuchsia I swore that I would defend them with my life…even when I die,” Saber said. Lightning took a deep breath.

“Saber…I promise you something…No matter what happens, I’ll protect Rose and my brothers will look out for your family…We all will,” Lightning said. Saber turned to Lightning and smiled.

“Well, that is some promise, I’ll keep that in mind,” Saber said. He and Lightning laugh for a good second and then came in the messenger.

“Sire and commander…I’ve bring news from the scouts. They say that a squad of Thunders men led by an alicorn named Magma Tail is at least a meter away,” The Pegasus said.  This shocked the two.

“I’ve heard of Magma Tail…But wasn’t he supposed to die during your kingdoms battle or what?” Lightning said.

“He should have…But he’s one of the most dangerous stallions to fight against and even the toughest one that can survive in a wilderness for a life time,” Saber announced.

“You’ve done enough young messenger…go and get some rest,” Lightning said.

“Understood my lord,” The messenger said and walked off. Saber and Lightning faced the horizon plain again.  Saber look at his amulet that Rose made him when they were young. If Thunders men were being led by Magma Tail…Saber and Lightning had just bit off more than they can chew. As the two continued to drink their tea Lightning brought up a different subject.

“Hey Saber…how close were you and Rose?” Lightning asked. Saber cough a bit after drinking his tea down the wrong pipe.

“Gack…cough…we’ve…cough…been…cough great friends…since…cough we first saw each other…as…cough…fillies,” Saber took in a few breaths and cough again, as Lightning brought up that random subject.

“Oh…well, I was just wondering because…well…” Lightning stop their and Saber looed a him and smiled.

“Heh, it is okay man…we’re like brother and sister, Rose and I…She’s been a real great friend. She always helps me see the light in me when I thought I can’t do anything. She’s a real great one. I’m happy for you both,” Saber said.

“But Saber…What about you? I mean, don’t you ever love?” Lightning asked. Saber looks out in the horizon and sighed.

“I swore as a TRK…That we should never love, for it would destroy us if our love ones were ever put into battle,” Saber announced.

“You know…I’ve heard of this TRK’s…what are they?” Lighting asked.

“The TRK’s are an elite group of stallion fighters, fighters  that swore their lives to the Crystal Rose Heart Kingdom, and are put into the most dangerous even the most deadliest battles ever…” Saber said. Then Lighting realized something.

 “How many…you know?” Lighting questioned.

“Sigh…It was around at least…four billion,” Saber said. Lighting couldn’t believe his ears.

“What! T…That’s insane! Four Billion TRK’s…that’s like five kingdoms all together,” Lightning pronounced.

“Exactly… most of the kingdoms disbanded TRK training and went back to their regular preparation skills because of the risk of losing so many troops. But our kingdom continued to do the training. Now there are only a few of us left,” Saber said.

“Wow…to swear that you will never love…was that a problem to you?” Lightning said.

“After I met Rose it was… my friends and family were gone…now I swear to the code, even to my last breath,” Saber announced.

“Saber…What happened?” Lightning asked. Saber walked a little closer to the edge of the fort and look out in the orange red setting sun.

“It’s best if I don’t talk about that,” Saber asked.  Lightning shook his head and the two stood on the top gate.

“Star looks and seems to be like a great kid. How long have you known him?” Lightning asked.

“I’ve knew Star ever since he started to live in our kingdom. At first I thought it would slow our time down…but after I started to train with him, he exceeded greatly. He passed many of his fighting exams and I had the great honor of being his best foalsitter.  We have great times together. But sometimes I feel like Star is…well, he’s somewhat of lost one. He continuously tries to find his purpose in life and does his best to help those he loves. He’s just like his sister,” Saber said.

“Yeah, Rose is like that as well. It’s pretty weird that she would house a draconian…especially one from an ancient war long ago,” Lightning said.

“Rose saw something in him…I don’t know what she saw, but I bet you it was something good,” Saber said.

“Sire, commander; I brew some more tea for you. I’ll leave the pot up here, just in case,” A cook said.

“Why thank you cook. At ease,” Saber told him and the cook ran off. The two poured themselves some more tea.

“Hey Saber. When you swore that you would never love…did that ruin the thought of you and Rose being, well you know?” Lightning shrugged. Saber look at him and smiled.

“Ah…you just don’t like her…you lover her so much that you would want to marry her, huh?” Saber said and Lightning almost dropped his cup of tea.

“Hey…all I’m saying is that she’s really nice, and…well…you know!” Lightning shouted.

“Yeah…I know what you said. Hey what’s that light up ahead?” Saber asked. Lightning grabbed a telescope and zoomed in. He couldn’t believe his eyes. He turns to Saber with a fearful look.

“Saber…the party has arrived,” Lightning stated.

As the fires of the enemy came to the boarder, the defending armies were ready for anything that was coming their way. Saber was on the top of the gates, while Lightning took the bottom. The eight hundred ponies gathered around to their positions and were ready. As the defending armies were in position, Magma and his armies were ready as well. He turns to his orb and makes contact with King Thunder.

“My lord…we’ve reached the resistant fighters and are now ready to fight,” Magma said.  King Thunder sat up right at this news.

“So they dare try to resist my power? Show’em what happens to those who dare fight back…show no mercy!” Thunder said and Magma bowed in respect, and closed the orb. Saber and Lighting took positions.

“Okay Saber…I’ll take the north gates, you make sure that when the first barrage of fighters come at us, that you’ll hold them off,” Lightning stated.

“Okay, if all else fails, I’ll draw the Pegasus squad in and let your team handle the rest,” Saber said.

“Sire and commander, the first wave of troops are heading towards the gates!” The soldier shouted.

“Well, there’s your role man. I’ll prepare the ground forces, you go!” Lightning said. Saber grabbed his helmet and dashed off to the top of the gates. As Saber was making his way, his squad was already lighting up the skies with arrows and magic.

“Soldier, what’s the news?” Saber said.

“Sir, they’ve brought catapults to the field and are shooting barrage of rocks at us. We can’t hold them off from here,” The stallion said as he threw his spear and stabbed shadowing in the chest.

“Okay…You go and tell Lightning that we need mortars in the skies now,” Saber said. The stallion ran down the stars and came to Lighting, who was preparing his ground troops.

“Sir…Saber has announced that we need mortars in the skies,” The stallion said. Lighting smiled.

“Well, if they want bodies to go flying…then well give em bodies. You three take the mortars and man them. It’s time we’ve took this battle into our own hands,” Lighting said. The tree unicorns manned the guns and positioned them. As they pointed the guns at the catapults, they lit the skies up, and blew up each and every single catapult in the field.

“Saber…The mortars are destroying the catapults, but we’ve lost a lot of men,” One of the stallions shouted. Then a huge bang came from the front gate.

“Everypony to the gates, It’s time we’ve showed them who we are and what we are made of,” Saber shouted and everypony ran to cover the gates. Lighting set up his ground forces and Saber ran to his side.

“What took you?” Lighting asked. Saber shrugged his shoulders.

“Ah...you know, just making sure we don’t get our head cut off,” Saber said. As the gates banned louder and louder, two stallions ran to hold them up.

“Keep it up!” One of the guards holding the gate door shouted.

“I…I can’t there to strong…AGH!” Then the gates collapsed on the two guard sand the shadowing’s stormed their way in the defending fort.

“Light em up, sky high!” Lighting shouted and a barraged of arrows, and magic beams went flying at the gates.

“Ready…Charge!” Saber shouted and the two armies charge at each other and clashed in a ferocious battle. As manes and shadowing’s been battling each other, Saber and Lighting fought alongside each other. Saber used his horn to form a blade and slice a shadowing in half, while Lighting blocked a sword that was about to hit him in the side, and kicked the beast down a deep well.

“Wow…we make a great team!” Lighting shouted.

“Yeah…but don’t rest yet Light, we’ve still got- LOOK OUT!” Saber grabbed Lighting and they both dogged a giant boulder that almost smacked them into pancakes. AS Saber and Lightning got up, they saw a face they never wanted to see.

“It’s been a long time…Saber,” Magma said as he steps in to the base. The royal guards from canterlot stood in position, but Saber and Lightning stop them.

“No…go and help the others, we’ve got this,” Lighting said. The guards ran off to help the other armies fight against the enemy. As Saber, Lighting and Magma stood in the square of the battle, they faced another. “It’s okay Saber…we can take him,” Lightning said. But Saber blocked him.

“No…Magma is my responsibility…I was supposed to put him out of his misery, now I can finally do it. You go and help the defending armies. GO NOW!” Saber shouted, Lightning shook his head and left the square. Soon it was only Saber and Magma Tail.

“Sending the weak away so you they won’t die? You haven’t changed a bit Saber…This is just like that one battle,” Magma said and Saber ran at Magma. As Saber jump in the air Magma blocked a kick from Sabers hoof.

“This is nothing like that battle. At least I didn’t run away like a coward!” Saber said. Magma shook him off and threw another boulder at him, Saber used his horn and cut’s the rock in half, but Magma was behind it and sucker punches Saber in the face. Saber fell on the ground and got back up.  Mama cracked his neck, left and right.

“You’re still weak Saber. After all these years of hiding you show yourself now. Why is that?” Magma said. Saber shot a ray of magic at Magma and he blocked it with a shield spell, but Saber then tore so fast that he went behind Magma and punched him in the back of the head. Magma stumbled a bit and Saber kicked him in the face and gutted him in the stomach. Magma fell down gasping and puffing. Saber stood up and smirked.

“You’re still out of shape. What’ wrong…too much junk in the trunk?” Saber taunted him.  Magma shouted and charged at Saber. They both dogged each other’s attacks, and caused almost half of the destruction of the base. They both jump away from each other; Magma shifted his horn and formed a sword like Sabers. Saber did the same thing and out came his sword.

“So…you’ve still mastered the star sword spell? Impressive, but not good enough,” Magma said.

“You’re one to talk mister four inch blade!” Saber shouted. Magma came at him again and Saber jump up in the air, he then used his lower leg and kicked Magma in the back and side kicked him in the gut. Magma fell over and Saber brought his horn to Magmas face. Saber slashed at him, but Magma dogged the attack and received a scratch on his left eye, Magma roared in pain.

“You little piece of garbage, I’ll end you for good!” He shouted. Magma ran at him, but Saber used a teleportation spell and disappeared, and repapered behind Magma. He then slashed at Magma’s back and Magma fell down on his knees.

“Guess you bit of more than you can chew,” Saber said. He saw a Pegasus come in from the sky.

“Commander, we’ve done it! We’ve held back the enemy forces,” He shouted. Saber smiled and looked at Magma who was laughing for some reason.

“Why are you laughing? You’ve just lost the battle,” Saber said. Magma laughs even harder.

“You’re so naïve Saber…you think this was the actual invasion?’ Magma said. Saber didn’t understand what he was talking about, and then a stallion came in with a message.

“Sir, it’s the Crystal Empire, they’ve been under attack by weird creatures of fire and stone!” He reported. Saber looked at him and was shocked. Just then another messenger came in.

“Sir, its Prince lightning’s Kingdom; they’ve also been attack by creatures, this time, of fire and ice!” He said. Saber was now surprised and perplexed.  Then another messenger came in.

“Sir, it’s about the Changeling Empire, they’ve been under attack, of course you knew about it, but the creatures that attack it were made of Ice and thunder!” All three of them came in at once and now Saber was stressed out. Then a fourth messenger came out of the sky.

“Sir…it’s the Roes Heart Kingdom…they’ve just been attack by several creatures made of fire, ice, earth and wind!” The messenger said. All four of them looked at each other and were confused Than Saber. He turned to Magma who was still laughing.

“What’s going on here Magma? Who are these creatures?’ He shouted. Magma looked at him and smiled.

What else have you to report you four?’ Saber said and turned to the three messengers.

“They’ve also been attacking the villagers, then some type of purple dust comes out of the ground the monsters then seal it up in some sort of orb, and run off,” one of the messengers from the Crystal Empire said. The other messenger looks at him.

“That’s weird, that’s what happened to Prince Lightning’s Kingdom,” the other one stated. The other one was now even scared.

“The same has happened to the Rose Heart Kingdom,” The third messenger said. The last on was about to pull his mane off because of this news.

“That’s what happened to Queen Chrysalis’s Kingdom, What’s going on here!” The fourth messenger shouted. Saber turned to Magma and stared at him in the eye.

“Magma, who are you sending to attack these places?” Saber said. Magma snickered and looked at him.

“A couple of monsters who wanted to fight for King Thunder,” Magma said.

“I don’t care who they are, I’ll be able to stop them,” Saber said ad threw Magma on the ground. Magma got up and faced Saber.

 “Sigh…you’re so full of yourself. Well, since you say you could handle my men…let’s see if you can,” Magma said.  He took a stance and concentrated his horn. He then stabbed his horn in the ground and shook the entire place. At first there was nothing, but when the ground shook again, this time something was coming out of it. I jump back and saw the horrid figures arouse from the ground. It was hard to tell what they were when they were in the dark, but when the light shinned on them, Saber saw who they were.

“In the name of Harmony Magma…what did you do!?” Saber shouted. Magma laughed wickedly.

“I only did the impossible Saber, now fear and gaze upon my new minions. Gaze upon the elite ones from Tartaros himself, the ones who’ve I ordered to attack those pitiful villagers and kingdoms, fear the wraith…of the TITAINS!” Magma shouted and out from the pits of the ground arouse an army of titans, enough to levitate an entire kingdom. The Titans roar was so loud it was heard all over the base camp. The armies saw the monstrous nightmares and feared the inevitable.

“You four, retreat at once. Go and tell the Princess what had happened to the other kingdoms,” Saber shouted. He then saw Lightning kicked down a shadowing. Saber shouted to him. “Lightning, take the men back! Fall back to Canterlot now!  Lightning heard a voice and saw Saber, he was outnumbered. He had fifty titans all surrounding him, and Saber had no way out. Lightning tried to help him but he knew he had and order.

“Everypony fall back, fall back to Canterlot now! Take the wounded and fall back, go, go, go!” Lightning lead the forces back to Canterlot, while Saber was stuck at the base with the horrid beasts of destruction.

“So Saber…who’s the one that’s bit off more than he could chew?” Magma said. Saber formed his horn sword again and stood his ground to face the titans. He looked at the necklace that Rose had given him when they were young. Saber saw Lightning up above him, and Saber ripped the necklace off and threw it at Lightning. Lightning saw the gleaming gift and caught it. He studied it and saw Sabers face.

“No Saber, there has to be another way!” Lightning shouted. One of the titans saw him and shot a fire ball right t Lightning. The alicorn prince dogged the attack and tried to help Saber, but he setup a force barrier around the base and him.

“I’m sorry Lightning…but there’s just no place for me in this world anymore. Tell Rose, good luck. Remember your promise Lightning? Now you better keep it,” Saber said and charged at the titans in the base. Lightning knew he couldn’t do anything else for him, except to pray he’ll make it back. Magma saw Lightning fly away and snickered. He then looked at Saber, who was fighting off the wretched monsters as the best he could. Saber was down to his last resort of magic and was nearly down himself.  Saber charged at the titans again, but this time, he was blind sited and received a blow to the face. Saber fell back after he then got punched in the gut, then in his side. As Saber fell to the ground on his knees, he saw Magma walked up to him.

“Here are my final words to you Saber…Do you fear death?” Magma said. Saber looked right in Magma’s eye’s, leaned forward and said three words.

“No…I…DON’T!” Saber yelled and stabbed right through the heart of Magma Tail. Magma saw the blade and laugh.

“You fool…I guess I haven’t told you one thing. Since I’m on King Thunder Claw’s Side…I can’t die,” He then took his horn and did the same with Saber.  Saber felt cold, as Magma removed his horn blade from Sabers chest, Sabers mind started to flash back. It went back to the time where his mother, father, and older brother were killed during the fall of the Ark.  Saber fell forward down, and his body collapsed on the hard ground, where he could see the many bodies of those who gave their lives to fight off this invasion. Sabernight, hero of the TRK, was now down for the count. Magma turned to face his new forces. “Follow those cowards…make their hearts fear your power, and grabbed the last of the chaotic energy for the final assault,” Magma said. The titans roared and descended in the ground. As Magma walked out of the defeated fort, he saw Ponyville and knew that the real battle, was about to begin. Meanwhile, as Magma was walking towards ponyville Saber was still seeing faint pictures before his eyes were going dark. He saw a faint pony that walked up to him.

“Stay calm Sabernight…rest your eyes, rest Saber. We’ll take care of you,” The ponies voice started to fade as Saber closed his eyes. The mysterious pony picked Saber up and they both walked off silently through the mist of the shadows and darkness. Meanwhile in ponyville Rainbow Dash was sleeping on a soft cloud in the air, minding her own business. Then she heard the sound of hoofs running towards the village. She woke up and saw that it was the defending army, they’ve returned, but it looked like they saw a lot of action. Rainbow Dash flew from her cloud and found Star talking to Twilight.

“Hey Star, it’s the defending armies, they’ve returned,” Rainbow Dash said. Star got up immediately and ran out to see them. All of the other ponies gathered around and wanted to hear what the news was. A Star ran up to the armies, he saw lightning.

“Lightning Dash…where’s Saber?” Star asked. Lightning looked down and had a gloom look on his face.

“I’m sorry Star…But Magma was leading the assault. He outnumbered us…with his army of titans, and Saber was in the midst of the battle,” Lightning said. Star couldn’t believe his ears. His old foalsitter…his best friend…his brother…was now gone. The four messengers ran up to Princess Celestia and reported what had happened. She had a despair look and called in Star, Twilight, Rose, Fuchsia, Winter Breeze, Lightning Dash and Luna to the Library.

“I’ve received reports that titans have attacked each kingdom, with each village living in the area. The Crystal Empire was attacked, Prince Lightning’s Kingdom, Rose Heart’s Kingdom, and Chrysalis’s Kingdom. For some reason the reporters said that the titans attack them, then as soon as this purple smoke come out of the ground, the monsters then retreat with orbs, filled with the purple smoke in them,” Celestia said.

“Why would King Thunder use titans to attack the kingdoms, couldn’t he use his forces?” Twilight asked.

“When we were at the hill, Magma sent in his men. King Thunder and Magma have formed an alliance and are now teamed up with titans. But this still doesn’t make sense,” Lightning said.

“What if the titans are for a purpose? You know, like a plan. What of the titans are the only ones that can cause fear into their enemy,” Rose said.

“It’s possible…But still his report of purple smoke. What is it?”  Winter Breeze said. Star thought hard, and then saw the map of Equestria. He examined it and looked at where the titans had attacked.

“What if they are? Look here, Winter said to me that her Kingdom fell not too long ago, so we add hers, plus Chrysalis’s, add the Crystal Empire, the Lightning Kingdom, and our Kingdom,” Star had drew a line of where the kingdoms had been attacked.

“That’s strange…they all line up together, like some sort…of…belt,” Luna said and examined the map. Each Kingdom was attacked and they all bet that they all had the same purple smoke at each one.

“So King Thunder has and army of titans, and of his own men. He attacked each kingdom in a row and the only kingdom left for him to attack is…Canterlot,” Rose said.

“But still, what is he doing, and what are these purple smokes that the titans are gathering?” Fuchsia said. Star looked at the map and he couldn’t believe his eyes.

“He can’t be…he can’t…but that practice was banned for a millennium! He’s actually going to do it!” Star shouted and slammed his hoof on the table.

“What…King Thunder’s going to what?” Twilight asked. Star turned to face the land. He started to shiver in fear, and in hate.

“King Thunder is going to perform a ritual that was banned from the spell books of Equestria, every signal one of them,” Star said. The others were still confused.

“Star…please answer us, what is King Thunder planning to do?’ Rose asked. Star turned to face his friends and his sister’s. The look on his face was devastated. Star took a deep breath and let out the words.

“King Thunder…He’s going to split Equestria open, and fuse the netherworld with our world to complete his one true purpose…to end all of harmony, once and for all,” Star announced. The whole room of prince and princesses were shocked at this news. He’s going to split Equestria open! There hasn’t been a doing in a long time!

“What…What do you mean split Equestria open? That’s impossible!” Twilight said. Star couldn’t believe it either.

“I know it sound impossible, but believe me…It’s possible,” Star said.

“But how could he do that? I mean, not even Discord has that kind of power to do that, so how is he going to split it open?” Celestia said. Star thought for a quick second and soon realized something.

“It’s the purple smoke…when a titan attacks a certain place, he can cause only one thing…fear. That’s why Magma had them attack those certain kingdoms; he wanted the titans to create fear and seal them up in a container, then retreat!” Star stated.

“But he’s already attacked all of the kingdoms,” Winter said.

“All, except one kingdom left,” Star said and pointed the quill filled with ink at the last kingdom.

“Canterlot…He’s going to attack here in this village…we’ve got to stop them!”  Twilight said. Star agreed and looked at the others.

“I need a favor from all of you…I need you to agree on one thing for me. Do you all promise to forget about the past…to put the things that had happened to each other…to fight together until he very end?” Star said. Chrysalis, Luna, Celestia, and Twilight looked at each other and nod their heads all at once.

“Well Star…what’s the first thing to do?” Rose said.

“Send w0rd to all of the kingdoms…tell them that we need all the help we can get to defeat and defend this village. Let them all know that we have a common enemy we face today,” Star said. The whole library of prince and princess gathered around and placed their hoofs in the middle of the table.

“TOGETHER WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL!” They all shouted and started their jobs. Chrysalis made sure that each of her Changeling armies were ready for battle, Celestia and Luna gathered their armies and prepared them for battle. Rose sent word to Meteor Head, telling him to send all of their forces to Canterlot and to bring enough weapons for them. Lightning sent word to his brothers and told them that they needed a lot more forces to defend Ponyville. Star was on top of Twilight’s balcony and overlooked the village. He saw many armies teaming up and preparing for the fight, which would take place here. Winter walked up by his side.

“Star…I’m sorry about Saber,” She said. Star looked at the medal he received from Saber after Star had graduated from the Rose Heart Kingdom Academy, and saw the craving that Saber and he put on the medal. Star sensed the wind and felt a strong surge.

“He’s still alive…I can feel it,” Star said. Winter looked at him.

“Are you sure he’s still alive Star?” Winter asked Star turned to face her.

“I know he’s alive…When we meet he said that he felt a special bond…a link between me and him. If I will believe anything, I believe that he’s still alive, Star said.

“Star, I know we’ve only met and known each other for a week, but…even though my brother attacked him, do you hate him…do you hate me?” Winter said and started to cry. Star lifted her head and wiped the tears away from her eyes.

“No…I don’t hate him or you. It’s not his fault he’s like this. But Winter…I don’t hate you at all. In fact, I like you,” Star said. He then leaned over and hugged her. Winter felt her heart melting in Star’s grasp.

“Star…sob…do…sniff…do you mean that?” Winter said.

“Yes…yes I do,” Star said. Winter hugged Star back. Then a voice broke out the two’s moment.

“Hey Star! We need your leadership in order to fight back,” Lightning said. Star nodded and hopped on the edge of the balcony.

“Winter…if Magma does come here and lead this assault, then you’ll have no choice but to face him. Do you understand?” Star said. Winter wiped her face and stood up tall.

“I understand…now go Star Shield, your armies are waiting,” winter said. Star hooped off of the balcony and flew towards the base camp, in the middle of the village, right at town hall. Winter was now left alone on the balcony and faced the starry sky. “If you can hear me Saber…we all need you, especially Star…where are you?” Winter said faintly.  She then walked inside of Twilight’s library and closed the doors.  Star flew down to rally up the forces, Lightning came up to him with news.

“Star, Princess Celestia requires your presence,” Lightning said. Star understood and went to the tent where Celestia was talking to a stallion wearing a dark hood. As Star entered, he saw Celestia and she got up and walked off.

“Star, be careful,” Celestia said and Star nodded his head. As Celestia walked off, the shadowy mane figure turned to face him.

“It’s been a long time Prince Star Shield. How did Sunshine do?” The shadowy figure asked. Star responded.

“She did fine…who are you, draconian?” Star said. The draconian removed his hood and revealed a stallion with brown skin, like his, only with spikier hair, he had a mark across his face like Star’s, and he had the same wings as him. Yet he had a Skull on his flank and Star looked at him suspiciously.

“Allow me to introduce myself…my name is Skull Horn, your cousin, and officer of your people,” Skull Horn said. Star bowed in respect.

“Tell me, what brings you here, cousin?” Star said.

“Lightning was being followed. After the fall of the fortress, titans have breached the northern border…they’ll reach your village and talked it in two days’ time,” Skull said. Star was shocked at this news.

“What do you want me to do…we don’t have enough men or fighters. We need other warriors,” Star said.

“I’ll send word to our people about this…but we’ll still be so short,” Skull Horn said.

“Then what do I do? I don’t know any armies or fighters that live here,” Star said. Skull looked at him with a dreaded face.

“There is he, who dwells deep in the mist shadows of the Everfree Forest,” Skull said. Star knew who he was talking about and a howl of a mournful cry was blown throughout the camp.

“Murder…monster…You expect to call him to fight? He does not answer to nopony,” Star said.

“He will listen to you. Trust me; he knows when he senses a far more evil is afoot. You’re outnumbered Star. Do you fear death?” Skull said. Star looked at the amulet and clenched it.

“If neither Saber feared death…then nor shall I,” Star said. Skull smiled and patted him on the shoulder.

“I must be off. I have a lot to report to the army. Star…you were born a draconian, but you were raised of a Rose Heart Knight. If the Rose Heart Kingdom falls…so will the other ones. And Star, if he doesn’t listen to you, tell him you’ll set him free. He is forever cursed and will only listen to those who’ll keep their word, farewell,” Skull said. He left the tent and soon Star was left alone. Star knew he need another fighter, but he wasn’t expecting to call upon him. Star left the tent and walked back to where the carriage was. He packed his stuff and made sure he had a map of the Everfree Forest. Winter saw him and rushed over to him.

“Star, what are you doing? You’re leaving?” Winter said. Star sigh and faced her.

“I’m going to see if I can get a certain pony to help us but while I’m away, Lightning Dash is in charge of defending Ponyville,” Star said.

“But Star, this isn’t right! You’re supposed to lead us into battle, that’s what a Prince does!” Winter said and Star stopped.

“Winter…I’m a Prince of the Rose Heart Kingdom…but I’m a king of the Dragonlorians. Which one am I supposed to lead?” Star asked.

“So what if you’re a king of the Dragonlorians, you were raised in the Rose Heart Kingdom!” Winter yelled. Star looked at her and held her hoof.

“Yes, I was…but now that I finally realized of who I am, I can’t back down from my purpose,” Star said.

“What is your purpose Star?” Winter asked. Star looked at her.

“My purpose…is to help those in need, and to protect those who I love. That’s my purpose,” Star said. Winter looked at the ground in sadness.

“Star I want you to promise me something. Do you promise me that you’ll come back for us, you’ll come back for me,” Winter asked. Star held Winter’s head up and gave her a little kiss on the check.

“I promise you…I’ll come back for you and for the others.  You have my word,” Star said. He picked up his bag and headed south to the Everfree Forest. As he was walking to the end of the village Rainbow Dahs stop him.

“Where do you think you’re going your majesty?” Rainbow Dash said.

“No Rainbow…you can’t come with me. I have to do this alone,” Star said. Then the rest of the mare six walked up to him.

“If you’re planning to head into the Everfree Forest, then you’ll need some help,” Rainbow Dash said.

“Rainbow’s right sugar cube…friends stick together to the end,” Apple Jack said.

“This is so scary, yet exciting!” Pinkie Pie said.

“I’m a lover and a fashion designer, but if it’s the same with you, I’ll help,” Rarity said.

“Um…I’ll help out to, if you don’t mind?’ Fluttershy said.

“Face it Star, we’re all going with you,” Twilight said. Star sigh and smiled at the six mares. The seven heroes walked along the village area, where the armies and the villagers saw them walking towards the village.

“Your majesty where are you going?” One of the royal guards shouted.  Princess Celestia, Luna Rose Fuchsia, and even Lightning saw were they were going.

“Your majesty…Star Shield!” The royal guard shouted, but the seven heroes continue to travel into the shadowy mist of the Everfree Forest.

“Why do they leave, where do they go?” One of the guards asked.

“They leave because they have no hope!” One shouted, and Winter came in an objected.

“They leave because they must,” She said.

“Your highness, don’t you see what is going on here? We cannot defeat the armies of King Thunder,” One guard said.

“No…we cannot my loyal guard. But we will face them, no matter what number we are,” Winter said. The rest of the armies continued to prepare the defenses against the titans that will be coming to capture the last of the smoke.  As the seven adventures traveled in the deep dark forest, they started to get concerned.

“So…who’s this so called stallion were looking for?” Pinkie Pie asked.

“They say he is nothing but shadow and hate itself. One day a young stallion had it all. Fame, wealth, and power…But he still lacked something. He consulted with witch doctors, they gave him a box. They said that if he opened it during the full moon, he’ll realize what he needs the most. But being the greedy mane he was, hew opened the box too early. Darkness shrouded him; he fell into complete obscurity and hate. He transformed into a beast…or a monster. He is forever cursed to walk the world alone, and in fear,” Star said. The seven waked through the shadows and came to a one part of the forest, completely in darkness, and off of the map.

“We have to find another way through this cave, Twilight said.

“No, we have to go through it. The stallion I want is right in there, and the only way to get him, is to go through,” Star said. Rainbow Dash flew in front of him.

“Are you serious Star? Look, this place has death written all over it. Don’t you fear death?!” Rainbow Dash shouted. Star pushed her aside and walked closer to the dark place.

“I do not fear death,” Star said and walked into the darkness to find what he was looking for. Twilight gulped and followed him in. Apple Jack did the same, and so did the rest of the girls. As they walked through the dark trees, and thickest, they wondered if they were heading into the right direction. They passed through an abandon village and saw the site, it was devastating. Burnt buildings, fallen structures, and torn down houses. Star step through the entrance and felt something weird under his hoof, he took a little look and faced his face back up.

“What is it Star?” Twilight said. Star shivered a bit and spoke.

“Do not look down,” Star announced. But Rainbow Dash looked down and saw that there were skulls of dead ponies everywhere. She decides to fly the next half way as they walked. Star leads them to a house where it hasn’t been touched in a life time.

“Star…who is it we’re looking for exactly?” Twilight asked. Then out of nowhere a faint, but dreaded voice called out from the shadows of the village.

“Who dares enter my domain at this time?’ The voice called out. The six girls shivered in fear, especially Fluttershy who stuff her head in the ground.

“My name is Prince Star Shield, I’ve come to call for your help,” Star said. The voice snickered in the shadows.

“You dare come to me, to call for my help?” The voice hissed. Twilight stepped forward to stand by Star’s side.

“My name is Princess Twilight Sparkle, under the name of Princess Celestia-! The voice boomed and hissed even more.

“I don’t care about the Princess! Why have you come here?” The voice said.

“Now listen here, we’re about to fight a war, that’s probably going to put the fate of Equestria in despair. Unless you want to become that, you’ll show yourself, and face us!” Rainbow Dahs shouted. The voce faded and stayed silent for a moment.

“Heh, you have gut’s young Pegasus…But you dare order me?” The shadowy figure walked out of the house. The girls didn’t even know who they were talking to until he showed himself into the moon light.

“You…got…to…be…kidding…me?” Twilight said. The figure stood ten feet tall; he had a pale white face, a horn as long as Celestia’s and was nicely dressed for a tall mane. The girls were now shaking in fear.

“Star, is this mane you were talking about?” Rainbow Dash asked. Star stood his ground and spoke.

“Yes…he is the one who I’m been trying to find. The one who is cursed for life…Slendermane,” Star said and the tall mane walked out and stood in front of the seven heroes.

“So you’re the one who’s rallying up the kingdoms together to fight for their freedom?’ Slendermane said.

“Yes, I come to you in our dire situation…we need your help,” Star asked.

“Hahahahahaha, you honestly think I would help you? Besides, there is nothing you can do that can make me help you!” Slendermane shouted.

“There is one thing…your curse,” Star said and Slendermane stood frozen.

“Yeah, if you help us, Star here has the power to free you of your curse!” Pinkie Pie said and jumps up and down.

“Only the rightful ruler of the Dragonlorian clans can do that,” Slendermane said,

“I am the rightful ruler, I’m the heir to the Dragonlorian clans,” Star said. Slendermane walked around Star.

“So…the prophecy is true. One Dragonlorian will lead his people, and the ponies of Equestria to battle against the great evil…and in the end will free them all,” Slendermane said.

“Fight for us… and I’ll hold your oath until it is fulfilled, what say you?” Star asked. Slendermane walked back from him and laughed an echoing howl.

“You promise to free me…if I fight for you?” Slendermane said. Star shook his head and the others were now tenses up. “Well, before I do that…you made a grave mistake coming here…my children grow hungry…so I’ll let them feast,” Slendermane said.

“Oh a feast…where’s the food at?” Pinkie said and Twilight looked around them and saw millions of shadow like creatures coming towards them.

“Uh…Pinkie, I think the food is us,” Twilight said. The others were now ready to break for it.

“You have my word…fight for us, and I’ll set you free! What say you?” Star shouted but Slendermane faded back into the shadows and the seven were now surrounded.

“Great, nice going Star, you had to negotiate with a freak!” Rainbow Dash said. The shadow creatures came closer to them.

“Let’s get out of here, this way!” Twilight shouted. The girls started to run for their lives, now that they failed, what’s going to happen next, they’re going to become food! They ran past through the thick forest and bushes to get their plots out of there. Star ran beside a tree and had an idea. He formed his sword from his horn, and cut down the tree to block up their path, but apparently they’re shadows, and they fazed right through the fallen tree.

“Really man?” Rainbow Dahs yelled as she flew above Star.

“Hey…thought it would work!” Star shouted. They ran endlessly until they saw a faint light up ahead.

“There, I see a way out!” Apple Jack shouted. Then a piercing scream came from behind them. They looked back and saw Rarity was caught in a tick bush.

“You girls, run as fast as you can to the end of the forest, I’ll grab Rarity!” Star said. The others ran for their lives while Star ran back and tried to free Rarity.

“Help me…my leg, it’s caught!” Rarity cried. Star already lost two friends; he wasn’t going to lose another like this! He used his magic to cut the branch that was caught on Rarity’s leg and freed her.

“Can you run?” Star said. Rarity tried, but apparently she sprained her back left hoof.

“Ow, I can’t run! Leave me Star, just go!” Rarity shouted, But Star grabbed her and placed her on his back.

“No…I’ve lost Shade, Saber, and my brother, I will not leave you to die as well Rarity!” Star said.

“oh, thank goodness, [i/] Rarity thought to herself and held on tightly to Star. The others saw the two heading for the end of the forest, but the darkness was catching up to them as well!

“I see them, hurry up you two!” Twilight shouted. Rarity looked back and saw the shadow was getting closer.

“Um, any time now darling, now might be a good time to hurry up!” Rarity shouted.  Star spread out his wings and started to flap them. He then ascended into the air and flew twice as faster than the shadow’s.

“Hurry up, come on!” Pinkie shouted. Star out all of his strength into his wings and continued to fly faster than ever. Rarity closed her eyes as she and Star flew out of the thick forest and flew out into the open sky. However since Rarity was on Star, she was putting so much weight on him, that the two began to fall.

“Rarity, you have to jump! I can’t…hold…on…much…longer!” Star grunted. Rarity looked down and was afraid.

“I can’t darling!” Rarity cried. Star looked at her.

“Rarity…you can do it. I believe in you,” Star said and strained a smile. Rarity saw in Star’s eyes he was telling the truth, she was clenched on Star’s neck, closed her eyes and jump off, and then to be caught by Rainbow Dash. As the two reached the ground Star fell on his back exaughsted and hurt. The others ran up to aid Star.

“You alright there sugar cube?” Apple Jack asked.

“Yeah…I’m fine. Man that was a close one.” Star said and Rarity hugged him.

“Oh, thank you darling, you saved me, oh thank you, thank you, thank you!” Rarity said das she was squeezing Star tighter and tighter.

“Uh…Rarity…can’t…breath!” Star strained to say and Rarity lets go of him. Star took in a couple of breaths. AS the gang walked up to see where they were Twilight saw something unbelievable.

“Star…you might want to take a look at this right now,” Twilight said. The others walked up and couldn’t believe their eyes. Star walked up and saw the titans had already disposed of a certain village. The town raged up in smoke and ashes, everywhere the titans walked, they trampled and crushed everything under their colossal feet. Star kneeled down in the grass, he had failed. The others looked down and knew that this was now the end.

“It’s over…they’ll reach ponyville in a day’s journey…we’ve lost,” Star said.

“Oh, my…this is horrible,” Fluttershy said. Rainbow Dash kicked a rock, and shouted.

“This can’t end like this, not like this! “ Rainbow Dash screamed. Apple Jack removed her hat and placed it on her chest, Rarity hugged onto Pinkie, and Twilight held on to Star.

“I guess we better go back and tell the other’s we’ve failed,” Twilight said.

“But what about the titan’s, Star tell us you have a plan!” Rainbow Dash shouted, but Star wouldn’t speak.

“Guess this is the end for all us girls…it was nice to have friends like you,” Twilight said and they all did a group hug. They looked at Star and felt sorry. Star had failed his mission…or so he thought. There was that faint voice again and Star tuned around. Out of the darkness Slendermane came forward. The girls got ready to fight back, but Slendermane walked up to them, looked at Star, who got up walked over to him, and the two were face to face.

“What say you?” Star asked Slendermane. Slendermane looked at him and said two words.

“I fight,” Slendermane announced.