The Rise of the Rose Heart Kingdom

Somewhere else, in the misty, tall mountains, laid a small base camp village that lied east of Equestria. After the skirmish with the titans and Magma, Saber thought he was dead. But something didn’t feel right. He wasn’t cold anymore…he wasn’t bleeding to death, he felt, warm…really warm. Saber then had his eye’s squint a bit and he came back to the world of the living.

“Where…where am I?”  Saber said. He got up and sat up straight. He looked around him and saw he was in someponys shed, of tent. He then looked ta his wound and saw that it was gone, completely!

“Oh…you’re awake. Good, I have much to tell you,” a voice said. Saber looked up and saw a pony, but she was different. He examined her and saw she had the same wings as Star.

“Who are you?” Saber asked.  The pony removed her hood and revealed herself to Saber.

“My name is Sunshine Dash. You must be Saber of the Rose Heart Kingdom…a TRK I believe?” Sunshine said. Saber was perplexed.

“How do you know about me, my kingdom, and who I used to be?” Saber asked. Sunshine poured a cup of tea and handed on to him. Saber was afraid of it, and Sunshine giggled a bit.

“No need to worry…it’s a special medicine brew. I made it so it’ll help heal your wounds,” Sunshine said. Saber took the tea and drank a bit.

“Why did you save me?” Saber asked. Sunshine looked at him and smiled.

“How could I not…you did save my little brother and foalsat him for some time,” Sunshine said. Saber almost spit out his tea. He looked at her and soon realized who she was.

“You’re Star Shield’s sister?” Saber asked. Sunshine nods her head.

“His real name is Shatter Star…he was supposed to lead our people after our father, King Sandhorn the Great died during the Dragonlorian wars,” Sunshine said. Saber stopped his cup half way and looked back at her.

“You’re also a Dragonlorian?” He said. She sigh a long sigh.

“Yes…after our father died…we decided to end this continuous battle, but then a certain mane had to destroy our village and scatter us into hiding,” Sunshine said. Saber knew who.

“Sorry about that…guess he had a grudge against you guys,” Saber said.

“Never the less…I promised I wouldn’t hurt Star or any of his friends of any kind,” Sunshine said.

“So, why did you save me? I want the real answer,” Saber said as he puts his cup of tea down.

“It’s been forty thousand eight hundred and five years since a mane or mare had ever mad and alliance with the titans. I saved you so you could put an end to them,” Sunshine said. Saber got up and was feeling better.

“Why me?” Saber asked.

“Because when you and Star meet, you had a special bound with each other…a magical friendship bound. I’ve sensed it ever since he met you,” Sunshine said.

“Where is Star…is he alright, did he get the message?” Saber asked and Sunshine shushed him.

“He’s alright…his cousin went to tell him the news and so did Lightning. Star went to the Everfree Forest and had a talk with the one called Slendermane to help out,” Sunshine said and Saber almost dropped dead.

“He what, doesn’t he know what that monster is capable of?” Saber said.

“Yes…but apparently, Star had agreed to free him if he agrees to help,” Sunshine said and Saber was now going to be sick. He looked at her and spoke.

“So, what are you going to do to me?” Saber said. Sunshine lay back in her place.

“Well, for starters, you’re going to listen to what I have to say. Second, you’ll have to take it easy with your words, and third…you need to rest up,” Sunshine said as she winked her eye and left her tent. Saber didn’t understand this sat all, how could there was somepony so serious, so playful, and so…beautiful, be related to Star?

“This is just great…not only am I stuck here, I’m stuck her with one of Star’s relatives and unable to help. I have to get back to them, but first I need to rest up like what she said,” Saber thought and lay his head down on the soft pillow. He couldn’t keep his eyes open anymore and fell asleep into a deep slumber. That night, Saber dreamed a dream…he dreamt himself being back at the day he first became a TRK, and served his kingdom. It was the middle of fall; he had just graduated from the TRK Academy and was now celebrating it with two of his friends, Mist Head and Dusk Horn, two of his loyal companions who would go to the very dangerous battles with their friend.

“Come on man! Have another round, today is the day we graduated, and can’t you believe it?” a unicorn named Mist Head said.

“Yeah man, I never thought I would make it, but here I am!” another unicorn named Dusk Horn alleged.

“You guys know I don’t drink till I get sick…besides, I got midnight shift tonight and I have to be on guard at all times,” Saber announced.

“Man, of all the ponies in the TRK barrack’s they had to choose you, I mean, come on; y you deserve a break!” Dusk said.

“Dusk is right man, why do you even take the shift?” Mist said as he had another round of apple cider.

“You know why I took it. I need the extra bit’s in order to pay off someponys loans,” Saber said and drank his mug.

“Oh, you mean Rose has something she needs to get her chest off?” Mist said.

“She said to me that her uncle had another accident last night at the Gully’s Tavern and he didn’t pay for last weeks. So, yeah I guess you can say that,” Saber announced.

“Wow, I can’t believe you got to be Roses personal body guard, I’m so jealous,” Mist said.

“Why, you know as TRK’s we sworn we’ve never love for it will destroy us,” Saber said.

“You know what I mean. Besides, guess who has to teach next week’s flying lessons?” Dusk asked.  Saber and Mist couldn’t believe it.

“You got to teach next lessons in flying class?” Saber said. Dusk laugh and smiled

“Yeah you got that right, the teacher said that my flying scores were so through the roof, that he made me teach next lessons,” Dusk said.

“Well, hope you’re ready to take on a responsibility like that,” Mist said. Saber looked at his watch and saw the time was ten till eleven.

“Alright guy’s, I have to take the shift. Take care of yourselves now okay?” Saber said.

“Sure man, see ya later!” Dusk said.

“Well see you tomorrow at the trainee center,” Mist said. Saber exit out of the Sparkling Rainbow’s bar and headed straight towards the Rose Heart Kingdoms Gates.  He patrolled the east gate, while the other soldiers got the other sides of the gates. He stared into the long, dark plain. The cold air blew in his face, and the sound of crickets chirping in the night felt peaceful, and relaxing to him. He wondered if he made the right choice to be a TRK.  He continue to watch his part of the gate, and heard to sound of hoof prints running towards his way, it was Star Shield when he was only eight years old. Star ran up to him and hugged him tightly.

“Saber, Saber, Saber!” Star shouted and jumps onto Saber and the two almost fell off of the gate.

“Whoa there boy, carful you and me would’ve fallen off of the gate,” Saber said. Star laugh as his best foalsitter rubbed his head

“Saber, guess what happened at the academy today?’ Star said. Saber’s eye brow squinted as he thought hard.

“You had another fight with that filly with the bad eye?” Saber said.

“No…and for the record he hit me first,” Star said. Saber laugh.

“Even so, but you must remember, if you live by the sword, you die by the sword. Meaning if you fight back at him, it wouldn’t be the same if he fought back at you,” Saber said and Star was now confused.

“What are you saying though Saber…Are you saying I shouldn’t defend myself?” Star said and Saber laugh.

“No that’s not what I meant. It’s okay if you defend yourself, but if you fight out of hate, and anger, you’ll be as evil as he was. If he ever threatens you again, just offer him the other cheek. Now that doesn’t mean go and let him hit you on the other cheek, but if he ever tries to threaten you, just get somepony who’s older than you to help you, or if he ever does that again, just walk away,” Saber said. Star finally understood what he meant.

“Oh…I get it now. Wow, I wish I was smart and wise as you Saber,” Star said and he chuckled.

“Well, when you grow up and take over the kingdom like your sisters, you’ll have greater wisdom. But for now, just be happy with the life you have, okay?” Saber asked. Star nodded and looked out in the horizon with Saber.

“Saber…I’m glad you’re my foalsitter,” Star said as he hugged him.

“Well, I’m glad you’re my foal that I can watch,” Saber said. Star smiled, but then he sniffed the air and looked out to the plain and had a growling tone in his voice.

“What is it Star, what do you sense?” Saber asked. Star examined the plains a bit and looked all over it.

“I smell something…four…no, ten targets. Six are heading to the south gate, while the other four are…GET DOWN!” Star pulled Saber down just in time from being hit by a giant boulder that fell in the square of the kingdom.

“Wow, if we live through this buddy I’ll buy you sushi at Rainbow’s Bar,” Saber said as he got up.

“What should I do now Saber?” Star asked.

“Go back to the castle. Tell Uncle that the south agate is about to be over run, I’ll handle this part,” Saber said. Star nodded his head and ran as fast as he can. Mist Wing ran up to Saber’s side helps him up and looked pump.

“Who’s attacking us? Is it buzzards, please let be buzzards!” He shouted. Saber looked at him like he was craving buzzards for dinner.

“I don’t know…but whoever is attacking us, they’re strong enough to chuck that boulder over our gates!” Saber shouted.  They walked over to the edge of the gate and saw the shadowy figures that attacked them.

“Saber…we’ve a breach in the south gates!”  A stallion shouted to him. Saber bit his tongue.

“Alright, I’ll handle the intruders, you guy’s handle the ones attacking the gates!” Saber shouted. He jump off of the gate and landed on his hoofs. He ran as fast as he can to the breached in gate. Saber closed his eyes and laid his front hoof on the ground.  He used his telepathic powers and zoomed in on the intruders. They were heading towards the castle! Saber gritted his teeth and ran faster than ever to reach the castle. As he was running his two teammates jump by his side.

“Hey man, thought we were going to let you have all of the fun?” Mist said.

“Let’s get to the castle double time! Rose is in danger,” Saber said. The two nodded their heads and ran as fast as lightning.  Star ran up to the castle and saw Rose was talking to Fuchsia. He ran up and held onto her tightly.

“Ow, Star…what’s the problem?’ Rose asked.

“Invaders are in the village, and three are heading this way!” Star shouted.  Rose was shocked.

“Fuchsia, go and get uncle, I’ll take Star and head to the lower chamber for shelter,” Rose said.

“Okay…I’ll meet you two there once I’m done,” Fuchsia said and flew off. Star held onto Rose even tighter.

“Star look at me. Calm down, and relax. Come, we’ve got to get to the lower shelter,” Rose said.

“Okay,” Star said. Rose held onto Star and they both ran to the lower chamber for shelter. As they were running, some of the royal guards were marching off towards their battle positions. Two guards ran up to Rose and Star.

“Your highness and your majesty, come with us, we’ll escort you to the lower chamber,” One of the royal guards hosted. They four of them ran past through the court yard and saw the incoming boulders flying in the air and smacked one of the upper regions of the castle.

“You soldier, go to the upper chamber and make sure the servants aren’t hurt,” Rose said. The guard shook his head and marched off to the upper chamber of the castle.

“You three, escort the princess and the prince to the lower chambers, now!” The guard shouted. The three nod and followed their orders. They escorted Rose and Star to the lower chamber. As they were running they were intercepted by the invaders.

“Going somewhere?” The intruder asked.

“Men protect the prince and the princess at any cost!” One of the guards shouted. The three guards charged them and held the intruders off.

“Your highness, we’ve got this, go and take yourselves to the chamber…now!” One of the guards shouted.  Rose and Star were now faster than ever. As they reached the lower chambers two shadowy figures came out of the side.

“There you are princess. Come with us and you’ll be spared,” the enemy said. Star growled and charged at the enemy’s.

“Star, don’t fight them!” Rose shouted, but then Star was smacked in the face and was then thrown into the side of the wall. Star cough and grunted as he fell. He got up again and stood firm. The two looked at him.

“Why don’t you just die?” One of the figures shouted. Star stood up and faced them both.

“If I ran away…I would be abandoning my sister…my family…and I can’t do that take my life…but spare hers,” Star said. The figures looked at each other and smiled.

“This is something we’ve never heard of…well it would be better if we killed the princess…but killing the prince is even better,” One of the enemy’s drew out his knife.

“Any last words… little thing?” The figure said. Rose wasn’t going to let them hurt him.

“Stop, if it’s me you want, come and take me!” Rose shouted and then the other figure slapped her across the face. Rose fell on the ground and the two beasts stood in front of Star.

“You know, you should listen to your sister. We want her, not you,” The other said. Star smiled.

“Well, kill her you get nothing…but take me, you’ll get something better,” Star said. The two looked at him. Rose struggled to get up, but she was unable to.

“Star…please…don’t you do it,” Rose said.  Star looked at her and formed a little grin.

“Well, are you going to do it, or are you just chicken?” Star said. The other figure was now mad. He brought up his knife and drew it to Star’s chest, but he was kicked in the face. The other figure stumbled back and helps his partner up. Star opened his eyes and saw Saber, just in time to save both of them.

“Star… I want you to take your sister now. I’ll handle these thugs,” Saber said. Star nod his headed over to help up Rose. She got up and they both ran to the other part of the tower. Saber’s dream went on like a flash back, and he knew what had happened that unfaithful day. He would’ve finished the story, if it wasn’t for Sunshine, who was shaking him, side to side. Saber woke up and saw Sunshine standing by his side. Saber got up, feeling better.

“You’re finally awake now Saber?” Sunshine said. Saber yawned and scratches his head.

“How long was I out?” Saber asked. Sunshine put on her coat, and responded.

“You were out for at least seven hours,” Sunshine asked. Saber couldn’t believe it. He was asleep for that long?”

“Felt like only a couple of minutes,” Saber said. Sunshine threw him some clothes.

“It would feel like that, the tea you drank help you healed on time,” Sunshine said. Saber knew that the tea was affecting him, but in a good way. He felt like he had enough power to stop Magma again.

“Where are we going?” Saber asked as he puts on a heavy coat.

“I’m going to show you the base camp, and see if these draconians are willing to fight,” Sunshine said. Saber felt a little uncomfortable and nervous.

“Well, let’s not keep them waiting,” Saber said and put’s on the rest of his clothes he was given. He like the way how it suited him.

“You like them? They’re traditional Dragonlorian clothes, only used for those who started their training. I suppose you’ll do with it,” Sunshine said. Saber looked and checks out himself in a mirror and saw he looked good. The way how the dark brown leather coat over lapped his body felt warm, his wrist garment were carved with special writing, he basically looked like a Dragonlorian himself.

“Lead the way Sunshine,” Saber said. Sunshine smiled and walked out of the followed by Saber.

As Sunshine lead the way, Saber saw something he wouldn’t see in a life time. He saw the remaining Dragonlorians, getting ready and preparing for the battle.

“Impressed by what you see? This is the reaming armies of those who are willing to fight for their freedom, for their right’s to live, for their families,” Sunshine said.  Saber‘s mind was going crazy right now.

“How much are there?” Saber asked.

“About four hundred…we’ve tried to gather much from the past, but many choose to remain hidden,” Sunshine said.

“You know many of these Dragonlorians are doing the right thing…fighting for what is right,” Saber announced.

“It’s thanks to your friend. It’s because of him that he made us show ourselves again,” Sunshine announced.

“Sunshine…aid Equestria…aid Star and his manes, they need you,” Saber said. Sunshine stops and turned to face him.

“Do you want to know why we went into hiding? When the Westgate Kingdom fell, we had no choice but to remain in silence! It was your kingdom, your uncle’s fault!  Why should we aid your kingdom?” Sunshine shouted.

“I know you’re mad at us, and you have the right to be! But it’s not just our kingdom; Lightning’s, Chrysalis, Canterlots, any kingdom that dares or tries to resist King Thunders rein and supremacy, they’ll all fall!”  Saber shouted.

“Well, you would know how we feel then! After all, your uncle did send forces at us during the fall of the West gate fell, during your king’s time!”  Sunshine said. Saber was now confused.

“What are you talking about?” Saber asked.

“Don’t play dumb! During that time your king was in charge of the Rose Heart Kingdom!”  Sunshine said. Saber raised an eyebrow.

“That’s impossible; your kingdom was in our alliance during our king’s time. He made the treaty with your king himself. When our king died, that’s when we haven’t heard from you ever since, after what he had head of your kingdom falling, we’ve assume the worst” Saber said.  Sunshine was now confused as him.

“Then who lead the assault on our kingdom?” Sunshine said. Saber thought hard, he thought way back then.

“What did the forces that invaded you look like?” Saber asked. Sunshine thought hard.

“They had red and black armor. They bore an eagle banner, an eagle that had a snake in its mouth, and had two objects in its talons.  A scroll on fire in its left, and a ring in the other,” Sunshine said. Saber’s eyes were now shot with fear. He knew what had happened. They were all framed, every signal one of them.

“We’ve been framed. That wasn’t us that attacked you. That was King Thunders men, the last of what had happened to them!”  Saber shouted.  Sunshine was now afraid.

“Then…our kingdoms…we’re supposed to fight together,” Sunshine said. Saber looked at her.

“Sunshine, I’m going to give them a little pep talk,” Saber said and ran up to see if he can find a high place to shout.  As he ran up to a tall stump, he stood on top and saw Sunshine, and the others running up to see what was happing. “Fellow Dragonlorians, hear me!” Saber shouted.

“Who are you?” One of them shouted.

“My name is Sabernight; I come from the Rose Heart Kingdom. Listen to me, you have not need to hide, we’ve been fighting each other, but no more! We must follow each other into battle,” Saber shouted. The Dragonlorians all laugh and scoffed.

“Why should we, your kingdom is the reason we hide,” One of them shouted.

“You have it wrong, we’re not your enemy’s and you are not ours!  If you can just listen to me, we can fight together and bring peace to Equestria,” Saber shouted.

“But isn’t it your fault we hide today?” Another said.

“It was not us; we never meant to have war between or your kingdom!” Saber shouted.

“Yet, here we are, hiding and fighting for our rights to live!”  Another shouted. Saber took a deep breath.

“From the fires of the brave, there will be a day when all kingdoms stand together as one, fighting for what they know what is right. They will fight for what is still worth fighting for. Fight for us, fight for us and you’ll never fear to hide, or fear death as long as we fight together,” Saber said. One of the Dragonlorians walked up to Saber.

“Why should we, when we have nothing to fight for? Titans have allied with King Thunder’s men, what good are we against such beast of abomination?” One of the draconians said. Saber looked at him.

“My fellow draconian, do you remember the stories you used to hear form your mothers or fathers or of those who fought in wars with other kingdoms or fought alongside other kingdoms, the ones that were filled with hazard and obscurity? You would listen and then when it got too much you close your eyes and always shut your ears because you didn’t want to know the end of it…because how could the end of each of the stories be happy. How could the world go back to the way it was before, when so many wicked and malevolent has happened? But in the end of each story, it’s only short-lived memories. There will be day, when the good will defeat the evil, and when the shinning sun comes out of the horizon, it’ll shine on a new land, a new world, a new era. In each of those stories, the heroes and their partners would always have a chance to go back, but they never did.  They never looked or went back to their ways, because they were fighting for something worth the fighting for,” Saber said.  The Dragonlorians were all but quiet.  But out of the quietness a scout running came back and shouted a report.

“Star has called for all to convert to Canterlot! He calls for aid” The scout said. Sunshine looked at Saber and all he did was nod.

“Then we will answer. As his sister and as my king, I’ll help him, but what about all of you?” Sunshine asked. They all remained silent until one little one stood up.

“I will fight for my king,” He said. Then another one stood.

“So will I,” another said. Then one after another each one had stood up raising their hoofs in the air. Saber smiled as each one in this base camp raised their hoofs in the air and shouted.

“Then now is the hour, Dragonlorians of this land, oaths you have taken to fight for freedom. Now, fulfill them for you Lord and for Equestria!” Saber shouted and the whole camp raised their weapons in the air and shouted their battle cry.

“Saber, there’s somepony who wants to meet you. He claims to be an old friend,” Sunshine said. Saber wondered who the pony she was talking about was. He followed Sunshine to a tent that was near the edge of the cliff, so you can see all of the mountains view. She opened the curtain and offered him in. Saber sighed and walked in the tent. At first he saw nothing, but then he saw in the corner what looked like some kind of battle armor. It had a gold dragon markings on it, silver plated plates on the front and had bronze shackle chains. He studied the armor a bit and he couldn’t believe it. This armor belonged to a Rose Heart knight, but not just any knight. Saber finally knew who she was referring to!

“Hey there Saber, looking good,” A voice called out. Saber turned swiftly as he knew who that low voice belonged to. He felt his heart pumping; his face sweating and his adrenalin ready to embrace a certain pony that he had saw pass away.

“It can’t be, but I saw you-!” Saber was interrupted by the ponies hoof.

“No, that was a mere clone. I did a cloning spell before my defeat. I’m the real deal Saber,” the pony said. Sunshine walked in and smiled.

“We saved his life after he had flown down a river almost half dead. He used up his magic to make a clone of himself to think the enemy had killed their lieutenant,” Sunshine said.

“Now that I’m healed, I’m ready to give them a little payback!” The pony said as he placed on his battle armor. He looked at Saber, and opened a trunk and gave Saber his armor he had fixe up.

“Well, you know he’s going to kill you for doing this man,” Saber said as he placed on his armor. The pony laughs at Saber.

‘Well, that’s the king of reputation you get when you’re a master of fake deaths,” The pony said and placed on his helmet.

“Sunshine, tell the Dragonlorians that the time of waiting is over…the time for the Rose Heart Kingdom to rise…has begun,” Saber said and Sunshine smiled and dashed out of the tent.  Saber was now left alone with his friend.

“You sure you’re ready?” the pony asked. Saber smiled and placed on his helmet.

“I’m ready for anything, now that your here…Shade Tail,” Saber announced and Shade came forth, smiling and ran up to hugged his friend tightly and felt like he could never let go. After the happy moment Saber and his old friend were now ready for battle. They left the tent and gathering the rest of the Dragonlorians to be ready for battle.  Saber walked down the trail and gathered up as many of the fighters they can get. Saber saw one little filly dressed up for battle.

“I think it’s not wise of you to fight,” Saber said. The filly looked at him.

“With all due respect mister…my family fought wars for years. It would be a dishonor if I never went to battle,” The little filly said. Saber looked at him and the little filly brought back the memory of Saber seeing Star this young.

“Very well, you’ll ride with the second battalion, and make haste!” Saber said. The filly smile and ran off to stand by the second battalion’s side. Shade walked up by Saber and smiled.

“Oh, the sweet memories of teaming up, remember those day’s?” Shade said. Saber smiled.

“Yeah, Sunshine… the armies, are they ready?” Saber asked. Sunshine turned to face him.

“Yes Saber…they await your order,” Sunshine said.

“It’ll be at least three days’ time to ponyville,” Shade said.

“Then we must muster as much forces to help defend ponyville, go to the north and find any able body pony to fight, you have two days.  On the third day, we break for ponyville, and to war,” Saber said. Shade smiled and Saber walked in front of the many draconians. “Dragonlorians…I see you are ready to fight for your freedom, for your right’s to live, for your families. Now ride for glory, for honor, and for your king!” Saber shouted. The armies shouted and their echo of their cry was heard all over the mountain. Saber then turned and lead the armies down the hill. Shade flew in the sky to the north and Sunshine followed Saber. The rest of the armies either ran or flew to ponyville.  The day of darkness and disharmony is over…the time for friendship  has come.