Chapters Destined Stars Act 1 - Of Stars and Runes
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Part 2 [Guidance of Honesty and Loyalty shall open the path ]
It took Twilight a few minutes to collect her senses, more or less as she started to stutter "Huh, wha-. Me? Gatherer of the what?" She asked still confused.
Celestia smiled "Calm down Twilight, all will be revealed in due time. I cannot stay here for too long. You know why, I need to talk to you in private, bring a couple of your friends. The Elements of Harmony are apart of this too." She said, "I'll be waiting at the Ruins of the Old Castle in Everfree Forest ."
Before Twilight can reply, Celestia said "bye" and in another blinding flash of light, she was gone. Not moments later, Twilight looked at Spike "Spike.."
He cut her off "I know, I know. I'll get your saddlebags." He said before he gone upstairs to retrieve them.
Leaving her to think =Now who should I bring? Pinkie? nah... Rarity. No, can't stand her whining about getting 'filthy'= She quietly giggled whilist rolling her eyes =Fluttershy, no can't bring her. That leaves me..=
Her train of thought was broken when Spike slammed the door and walked downstairs carrying her bags over "I stuff them with Potions and Ether for you. Never know when you'll need them." He said.
"Thanks Spike" she smiled as he straps her bag on "hold down the fort for me will ya?" she said before giving him a quick peck to the forhead.
Blushing in embarassment "Aww geez 'mom'." he grumble wiping at his forhead, causing her to giggle as she head outside.
"Ok, first off. To Sweet Apple Acres ." She said as she headed towards the direction.
Half an hour on hoof, she reached her destination. An apple farm surronded by a large orchard, she trotted towards the farm spotting a red musclar stallion loading baskets filled with apples onto a cart "Hey Big Mac, is your sister around?" She asked.
The stallion looked at her giving his usual reply "Eeeyup" he said pointing a hoof towards the depths of the orchard. She thanked him before heading towards the direction, minutes walking she caught sight of a certain stetson wearing orange earth pony rearing her hind legs before delivering a powerful buck into the trunk of the tree causing it to deposit it's fruits of labor into the baskets placed below.
She walked up to her "Morning Applejack, you busy?" Twilight greeted.
Applejack tilted her hat upward to see her unicorn friend, she smiled warmly "Shoot, ya know me Twi. Ah'm always busy in the morning. Something came up?" the farmer asked.
"You can say that, if it's alright with you. Wait at the entrance of Everfree after your morning chores." she requested.
"Everfree forest? Why ya wanna go there? Visiting Zecora again?" The apple farmer asked with a quirked eyebrow.
"Not exactly. i'll explain later, I'm gonna get Dash to come along too." She answered her earth pony friend. "Could you wait at the entrance of the forest when you are done? I need to go find Dash."
"Sure, nothing to it. Rainbow is probably napping ontop one of my trees in the Orchard ... again. Or she's in her Cloud Home. I'll be done soon, so see you there."
With that the two friends waved goodbye as Twilight sets out into the Orchard again, checking the tree branches as she go. Minutes of searching the Orchards seems fruitless, she see neither mane or tail of her pegasus friend sleeping on the apple trees' branches. Heaving a sigh, the unicorn decide to head towards Rainbow Dash's cloud home floating near town.
When she arrived, Twilight looked around to see if Dash is perched on any other clouds before looking up the massive greek artitectual house that Rainbow dash personally built with nothing but clouds, an occasional rainbow arcing over the floating home. She called out. "Rainbow Dash! Are you home?!", she didn't get a reply. Irrated Twilight inhaled before hollaring with the intensitiy of the Royal Canterlot's voice. "GET UP YOU LAZY PEGASUS!!!" which scared off nearby animals and birds and prompting an audible groan coming from within the cloud home.
Popping her head out, yawning as her hair is in a mess. "Ok, who's the wise guy who woke me up?" she rubbed her eyes and looked down. "Oh it's just you Twilight."
"Yes, it's me. Get down here, I got something important to discuss." Twilight stomped her hoof impatiently as she watch her rainbow maned friend yawned and slowly flew down unto the ground.
"This is better be good, you know what time is it?" she sounded annoyed as somepony have woken her up from her beauty sleep.
"Dash, it's 3 in the afternoon.. " she said with an deadpanned expression "I've come here to ask if you want to join me. Me and Applejack are going into the Everfree Forest." she explained.
"Really? That does SOUNDS Important." Her sleepiness fully gone as she looked at Twilight with total enthusiasm.
Twilight can only stare back until she broke the silence with a cough "Anyway, I'm wondering if you cou-"
Dash cut her off "Join you? I definately will! You'll need me more than ole Applejack. No offense, but she couldn't handle those monsters in Everfree by herself." she gloated.
"Monsters?! I thought they only come out at night." She said with wide open eyes.
"Yeah, the big mean ones though, but during the day we will only have to worry about the small fries. Just leave em to us egghead." She smirks.
"For your information Rainbow Dash, I can handle myself." She glared.
"What your going to do? Throw a book at them?" she chuckle.
"You can say that." She responded. "Come on, Applejack is probably waiting by the forest entrance by now." She began walking off with Dash following close by.
"So, why we're going into Everfree? Seeing Zecora again?" Dash asked as they trotted.
"No, I'll explain everything later. Let just say we have a long journey ahead of us." She looked onward, the forest coming to view what Twilight doesn't know how right she was, but this is just the beginning... of a very long journey. The only thing they can do now is to keep moving foward.
Destined Stars Act 1 - Of Stars and Runes
Part 4 [Everfree Forest -Day-]
Twilight could only gulp as she nervously look at the forest infront of her. "Well alright girls, let's get this over with." she said trying to sound confident as she steps forward, her friends following behind. They stopped as a figure walked towards them from the forest path.
The figure's face hidden behind a brown hooded cloak spoke out. "Halt my friends, before i let you pass. I must give you this so you will last." She hands a blue medallion to Twilight.
"Uh.. thanks..wait.. Zecora?" Twilight said realizing who she is speaking to.
"Who else my purple friend." she pulls her hood back, revealing the zebra "But let us not derail." she retorts. Walking towards them, with a more serious expression. "That artifact i gave you is called the journeyman's stone. It will make your group feel as one." She explained. "Now just hold onto it, and let your friends walk towards you." she instructed.
Hesitant at first but she nods to her two friends, they walked towards her but only finds themselves being sucked in their purple leader. "Wha.. Dash, Applejack.. where did you go?"
"Right ere sugarcube." Applejack replied as she walked out of Twilight "Wooowee.. that felt weird."
"Yeah.." Dash also walked out of Twilight. "Kinda feels awkward."
"as i said, this stone will make your group feel as one. Literally." Zecora smiles. "It's a magical artifact that allow a party of six to venture together without delay. So i wish you well, for this is all i want to say." With that she pulled her hood back up before trotting back into the forest, disappearing into the foliage.
Pocketing the stone into her inventory, more confident than ever. "Let's go girls." they nod and walk into her again.
Twilight began to walk into the forest, in a quick pace she walked down a dirt road path looking around her, taking a turn at the corner when suddenly in a 'crack' of a branch. She turns around only to find 3 wolves leap out of a nearby bush, growling at her, her friends walked out of her getting into stance. "Ready egghead? let show you how to really tussel." Dash smirks and snorts confidently as she eyes the three wolves.
Levitating and old book infront of her "As i said, i came prepared.. and before you make a 'read them to death' joke. I'm not going to, i know a few combat spells." She hold a hoof up stopping Dash in making said joke.
"Look alive girls, less chit chat. more bucking" Applejack said as she stands on Twilight's right and Dash to the left, [Cue screen shatter] Applejack was the first to make a move, she rush forward attacks the wolf in the middle of the pack with a one hoof buck, before jumping back into her position, the wolf staggers lightly showing he had received some damage from the farm pony's attack. Rainbow Dash was next to strike, she flare her wings and rushed forward, flying through the wolf at the right, hurting it before she flies back to her position. Twilight was last of the girls to make their moves as she stays in her place, one quick open of her book her horn flash sending a small purple magical energy that struck the left wolf with accuracy. The wolves, wounded growls and take their turns to strike, Dash easily jumped back from an claw swipe and so did Applejack.
Twilight was unfortunate to be slower than her friends, she couldn't react in time as a claw from a wolf struck her. "ah!" She yelped in pain, winching. "That stings.." she shook her head.
"You ok Twilight?" Dash asked concerned.
"I will be, thanks to this. Cover me." they nod, as they both Dash and AJ took their turns in attacking the wolves again, Dash's attack was able to knocked one of them out, it gave a howl before dropping to the side seemingly disappearing from the fields. Twilight then raise her hoof, as she used one of the potions she brought along to heal her own wounds, a green glow surround her and she felt healed. The remaining wolves lunged forward to attack, only this time Twilight manage to evade the strike so did Dash. Only Two remained and Twilight upted to finish one off, she attacked it with another well aim magic blast, it was a critical hit causing the wolf to pass out and fade away. Only one remains, Applejack and Dash smiles at each other, they both raised their hooves a glow of light surround them and they both jump forward, Applejack bucked the wolf into the air, Dash flew high, catching it in midair, giving it a couple of punches and another kick downwards, AJ manage to lasso it mid air and with a tug of her teeth she sends it hurling down unto the ground, knocking it out cold. They have won. "Wow girls, never knew you were that strong, your unity was perfect!" Twilight complimented her friends on their teamwork.
"Shucks it was nothing" Applejack could only rub the back of her head.
"I was wrong about you egghead, you CAN Fight." Dash could only chuckle, she turns around to see the wolves gone and in their places 3 small bags. "Hey, they drop something." she flew towards a sack, opening it to inspect whats inside. "Wow, 5 bits!" she grins as she pocketed the loot.
"Wait, they dropped bits?" she scratched her head. "Why are they even carrying anything?"
"Who cares, we're 15 bits richer!" she grins as she pocketed the sacks, noticing their stares "..What? I dropped out of flight school doesn't mean I'm that stupid, i can do math." she glares at them.
Twilight deadpanned. "Mind if i hold onto the bits? Please?" making the Pegasus grumble and she hand Twilight the sacks. "Thank you." she smiles, ready to put the sacks into her pouch "Hey.. one of the sacks feel heavier." she said then open the sack up, pulling out a bottle. "Hey, a potion. Cool, i don't need to buy a new one."
The two girls then walk into Twilight again, and they continue along deeper into the forest, while walking towards a fork, Twilight could see something on the left path, so she decide to run towards it, finding a treasure chest. She look around and touch the lock causing it to open up "Eep." she reels back. Dash stepped out and inspect the box.
"Awesome, more bits! Your a natural treasure finder aren't ya Twilight?"
"I'm not even gonna bother asking how there is a box filled with..." she looks inside "200 bits." after a few seconds. "200 bits?!" she gasped.
"Wooo, we're so loaded now!" Dash raised her hoof in victory.
"Umm.. Twi? mind if i have some? for the farm." Applejack sheepishly asked.
"Right, don't want to be stuck here after sunset" with that she galloped off, heading towards the castle, crossing the river easily this time around, teleporting across =Hmm.. i wonder where's Steven? must be resting i better not disturb him= she thought as she looked away from the river and trots head.
On occasion, they encounter monsters besides other astral wolves, they have to go through fighting living plants and throne vines before they can pass through areas. They found other chests, some containing items and some particular moments the monster drop a piece of armor or accessory, aswell as the a treasure chest containing an armor piece =Odd... hmm this looks about AJ's size.. and it looks durable but light.= . she thought as she hold it up with magic "Applejack?" her friend walked out to her "Yeah sugercube?" she looked up and saw the armor floating towards her "Try it on, it'll probably help. Can't keep fighting bare now can we? .. please?"
Reluctant at first, she sighs "Fine, it does look nice and it ain't one of Rarity's frou frous." she gives a chuckle as she takes the leather armor and slips it on, testing it out "Say, this are mighty fine threads.. light, comfortable" she then gives it a hard whack with her hoof "And tough too boot."grinning "i'll keep it" and with that applejack equipped the leather coat and then walked back into Twilight as they make their journey
Finally made it to the clearing, Twilight saw the bridge ahead, her friends walked out "Whew.. we're here." Dash sighs as she flaps ahead to survey the bridge. "Dash! wait!!" Twilight tried to warn her but from the forest lunge out a small Manticore, it roars as it lands where the Pegasus was, Dash fell back and scurries back to her friends "What the hay!?" she shouted, shocked as the beast stands firm infront of the bridge. "It's a young manticore, not fully mature.. careful girls. He's still dangerous!"
"Dangerous my foot! I'm Rainbow Danger Dash!" she stands on Twilight's side, getting ready for the battle. "We'll beat em sugercube, together!" Applejack getting into stance aswell.. with a sigh Twilight pull her spell book out "No turning back girls.. It's do or die." she gulps.. the manticore giving a big roar...
[Cue screen shatter/transition to boss battle]
Destined Stars Act 1 - Of Stars and Runes
[Young Manticore - level 12]
Twilight floated up her spell book, flipping it open to a random page, as both AJ shifted her stance defensively while Rainbow Dash's stance remained the same aggressive ready to take off position, glaring at the young manticore "Whats the a matter tough guy, all bark and no bite" she teased with a confident smirk, but was cut off as she jumps back as a scorpion tail smacked her spot "Whoa!" she yelped. Twilight groaned "Rainbow Dash! Don't provoke it!" she chastised the Pegasus as she growls and steady her gaze at the manticore. "Dash, trust me on this.. fly up and wait for my signal and dive bomb" the mare smiled and nods "Gotcha!" and with that they both raised their hooves, glowing giving off a bright glow as Dash shot up high into the air while Twi charging up her spell. "Rainbow Dash, Now!" she shouted and with that cue, Dash dived bomb, as soon as she nears to connect with the beast, she felt magic surge hitting the manticore at the same time as she impacted, the blow of both did significant damage to the monster as it gave a loud roar of pain as Dash quickly bolted back to her spot. "Mah Turn!, yeehaw!" Applejack shouted to jump forward turning around and giving the manitcore a buck to the face causing some more bruises and an angry roar from the manticore
The beast struck and its paw connects smacking Applejack in the jaw, causing her to yelped loudly "Ghhaa.. Danggit!" she moan in pain "Applejack!!" both mares looking at her with concern "Cornsarnit, he got me good, But ah'll be fine!" she winced as she only suffered some damage but not major as Dash growls she lunged herself and smack the manticore hard, causing a critical as she flown back to her spot and snorts out from her nose "That's right, thats what you get for hurting my friend you big jerk!" she raised and shake her fore hoof aggressively. Twilight too fired a strong magic bolt, smacking the beast again causing it to roar and stumbles back "Yeah, Nothing, nopony hurt my friends!" she glared intensely as they are more now determined to win.
The Manticore roar loudly a sit lunges forward again, swinging his claw at the farmer once more. "Gah!" she screamed, but before it could connect. "Hold on!" Rainbow Dash flew forward and skids infront of her friend, holding her hooves up in a crossed manner as she took the blow for Applejack "GrraaaH!!" she yelled in pain as the beast retreats back, Dash wobbles back to her spot shaking off the pain "Crud! His bite is worse than his bark" he gives a weak chuckle as she wince in the pain "Dash, thanks and ah'm sorry you took that for me" AJ tips her hat in thanks, the pegasus simply wave it off "yaaah, it's nothing. Just a flesh wound." she smirked back. Twilight look concerned "Applejack he was aiming at you, you may look more hurt than you claimed. Hold on" she raise her hoof up, using another medicine, a green glow surround the earth pony as she stood back up straight, shaking her fore hoof "whoowee.. that's mighty strong potion, well time to return the favor! Dash, lets go!'" "Right!" they both raised their hoof up and use their unite attack on the manticore, damaging it severely afterwards
The beast gives a weak growl as it shake its head, glaring intently as it give out a loud roar, reeling up as giving off a glow/ "What in tarnation is it doi-?" her question was cut off when the monster stomps ifts paws down as it swings his tail hard, slamming it infront of them sending a shockwave, causing them to yell out in surprise and sudden pain, they all stumble back, winching, staggering to get back up on their hooves, the monster let out another roar as it eye them all.
"No, no no no. I .. I can't move..I can't use my magic..I'm paralyzed" Twilight struggled to break free from her ailment, watching onward with fear and dread as the beast slowly approaches them. "Darn it, G-gga.. i can't move, Twilight!" Rainbow Dash growled in frustration as she simply glare forward, trying to hide her apparent fear. "Cornsarnit.. it can't end like this.. it just can't.." applejack fought back with a choke as she looked away seemingly accepting their fates. "I'm.. so sorry girls" Twilight give a weak sob as she shut her eyes tight as the monster raise it's paw up ready to finish them off. But it never came, Twilight shakily look up and gasped for blocking the claw with a sword is Princess of the night, Luna. "Hah. Begon foal beast!" she pushes the monster back to his spot as Luna looked back at the paralyzed ponies "Twilight, it seem I was on time. Thank mother." she raise her hoof and a glow surrounds all three, healing them completely. "whowee.." Applejack fall onto her haunches as she wipes a sweat from her brow "thanks.. thought we were a goner for sure.." Luna only looked forward, holding her sword "Think nothing of it, now stand back and let me finish this beast off". "No way, i want a piece of him too! Let me at em!" Rainbow Dash flew up and land on her spot, growling aggressively, Twilight slowly stood up, floating her book up "Let us help you Princess." Princess Luna only could smirk "Huzzah, admirable determination. Verily well, we shall all defeat this fiend. Together!" she grinned as the battle starts a new.
Luna stood infront of the girls, protectively "Surely you jest! Fighting this beast with not a blade on your person? I think either you a fool, or brave" she chuckles, as she gives her sword a casual swing about. "No offense princess, but we got no weapons to use, or didn't think we need any." the farmer replied as she stood ready next to dash behind the princess. "Why do we need weapons Princess?" the lavender bookworm inquired "It only logical to wield a blade or stave against the foal beasts such as this my little ponies. It gives you the edge to survive, this is the real world now. Survival of the fittest. Defend thyself of be killed. " she explained "Now watch, how to truly cross blades with monsters!" she teleported forward, reappearing infront of the Manticore as she gives a quick slash, damaging causing a critical hit, the beast let out a pained roar as it reels back only to drop to its sides, it's tail going limp. "That's it?" the princess sighs in disappointment "Hardly even a challenge!" she pouts. "Princess, no offense but I think we already weakened it before you arrived." The unicorn gives a sheepish grin as she toy with her fore hooves. "Really? Hark, you are a brave and strong bunch indeed. Well then, Huzzah for victory i suppose." she raise her sword in victory before sheathing it. "Still say you three need to be better armed for the battles ahead. But for now shall we proceed to the castle, my sister is already there awaiting your arri-.. Rainbow Dash, what are you doing?" she raised her eyebrow upon noticing the pegasus looking around the body of the manticore, she grins as she lifts up a small chest, opening it "Oh, nothing much. Just looting" she snickers as she rubs her forhooves as she looks at the bits inside as well as two items "Hey Twi, he got an anklet and an potion bottle too. And about.. holy smokes 120 bits!" grinning widely at their price. Twilight only sighs and rolls her eyes. "Hoof em over." "What? Really, awh come on!" she pouted back, only for Twilight to give her a deadpanned look with her hoof outstretched, causing the pegasus to grumble in her breath as she shove the chest forward "spoilsport." she whispers to herselff and cross her forehooves in frustration and pouting.
Twilight pockets the bits and checking the anklet out "Hmm... this looks familiar." Luna approached and peer over "It's a mana anklet. It Helps the wielder a slight boost in their magic prowess." she explained easily by just glancing at the accessory."Oh. how fascinating" she smiles as she puts it on her right forehoof, feeling a light tingle "Say, i can feel it, I can feel better control over my magic now. This is amazing" she grinned as she eyes the anklet on her hoof. Luna urged them "Come, we better go, let us not keep sister waiting." Twilight looked at her and smiles "Right, sorry Princess. Come on girls" with that they walked into her again, this time Luna followed suit, conveying Twilight's party as she walked around the Manticore's body and across the bridge, walking towards the main entrance past the open courtyard.
Destined Stars Act 1 - Of Stars and Runes
Part 5 [Castle of Everfree, Explanations of the Princesses]
Luna lead Twilight and her friends into the throne room, she trotted to her throne and sat upon it as she waited "She'll be here soon" she told them as they waited for the other Princess whom didn't take long as a surge of magic burst out with a loud pop and the regal elder sister Celestia appear on the left throne next to her sister. "Good day my little ponies" she give her serene smile as she sat on the old throne. Her eyes harden as she lean forward "What I will tell you now is going to be important. Twilight, my faithful student. You had read up on about the Runes yes?"
Luna could only chuckle slightly back "It's only proper, As it seems I am apart of your Destiny Twilight Sparkle, You are the gatherer of the stars, you will lead us, Now, we got to go get your other frie-" her sentence were cut off as she sensed something, trotting to the window as she looked out "what in mother's name? What?!" seeing birds flying away as smoke is seen in the distance.. the direction of Ponyville
Ponyville, her home. Is under siege.
Destined Stars Act 1 - Of Stars and Runes
Act 1 Part 6
Part 6 [Griffin Hostility, planning and the Skirmish with Silverwing]
The Everfree Castle, the former home of the Princesses and their former capital lay in ruins, except for one room. A meeting hall, complete with a table with sturdy chairs, this room looks recently clean as its currently occupied by Twilight and her two friends on the side of the table, looking over to the two princesses seated at the chairs. Across them at the proper barren room stood at attention, both the Canterlot Royal guards and the Lunar Night Guards. "We all gather here today, because of a new threat to our ponies. A mere hour or so ago, the township of ponyville was attacked and put under seiged, it's ciitzen's held hostage. We will not stand this, we will fight back!" Luna proclaimed, slamming a hoof into the table, the men cheered, the elder princess cleared her throat.
"But we need a plan, and we first must know our enemy. Ah, here comes our scout now" she smiles as in cue the door slammed open to reveal a royal guard running into the room "Report princess, i had spied the enemy within the town." She smile at him "Go on." He cleared his throat and salutes "Griffins maam.. and their commanding officer seem to be Sargent Silverwing maam!"Luna reeled in shock so did Twilight, it was Twilight who spoke up
"But why?! That's inconceivable! The Griffins and Ponies are at peace for the last 400 years!" Celestia responded but with a serious expression "We were, it seems this fool broke the treaty and declared war on us. Attacking a town close to the capital, this Sargent must be a foolhardy tactician. But we will form our own plan, Sister if you please?"
"And pray tell who would lead that unit dear sister? me?" Celestia asked, Luna smile even wider "Twilight Sparkle of course." Twilight spoke up "Well tha- Wait.. WHAT?! Me?!" she looked up with shocked concern. "Why me? I don't know anything how to lead!" Luna scoff at that "You lead your friends, you lead the town too. And Think of it this way Twilight Sparkle, if ponyville see you thrusting the attack forward, you'll give them hope, your other friends will know you'll come through for them and they too will muster the courage to stand up.. And its only fitting, the one to lead to save this town is you. Ponyville needs you"
"I.. I.. i don't know.. w-what i-" Celestia cut her off "You will not fail, you have your friends.. they'll help you.. and our men will know you won't stir them wrong" she gulps as she muster up abit of her courage, her friends giving her supporting looks with rainbow flexing her fore hoof with a grin. "Of.. of course Princess.. I'l.. no.. we'll wait for your signal and outflank and attack Silverwing's main unit". "Good, everypony ready?" they gave a deafening shout. "Arlight. Let's move out, prepare yourselves and let us march out of there!!. Now any volunteers for Twilight's unit?"
Twilight went to her friends fidgeting nervously as the princess discuss further plans with their men. "I don't really know about this.. I don't know if i can handle leading an attack.." Rainbow flew over and wrap her wing around her re-assuringly "Don't sweat it egghead, you're not alone. We'll be there to make sure those guys don't fall back" AJ rolls her eyes "What she's trying to say that ya're not going on this alone, we're here for ya." earning a smile from the unicorn "Thanks girls." they hugged and separated, giving a confident look "ok Girls, ready?" they give a resounding Yeah! With a nod "Ok, lets do it!"
[The Skirmish with Silverwing]
The area is the wide open fields separating ponyville and Everfree forest, a large overhead view of the area. To the south some trees from the woodtail woods can be seen. Luna's voice rang softly "everypony in position? .. good. Let us make our move." and with that, Luna's unit appear alongside dark pegasi units unto the battlefield facing westward "Silverwing, by the Equestrian army. I command ye to yield!" 3 heavily armed griffon units appear on the west side facing her, the lead unit carrying the flag with the crest of the griffin kingdom. It's commander barked back, "Come faced us in battle have you petty princess? And here i thought you don't have nerve. Atleast now i can revel at the joy of taking your head." boasted Silverwing. "Come face me coward!" her unit then advanced forward "Come, I dare you!" the griffon chuckle "Verily well then Princess, I will." [Campaign start]
SIlverwing's main unit advances forward flying ahead and stopping, his other units stayed put. The Therstal units advances into positions behind their leader as Luna adjust her position by advancing to an adjacent spot, Luna whisper to her soldiers "wait, draw hiim closer and when i say so.. give the signal to Twilight." a soldier saluted "yes maam"
When Silverwing's moved forward closer to lunas, she gave the go ahead. "Now!" a lone unicorn unit appear just south of Silverwings. From the unit Rainbow Dash spoke up "That's the signal, ok egghead, let him have it!" Twilight nodded "Ok everypony, We're a unicorn unit, we don't need to get to close, move out of the forest and cast a simple attack, spell. Go!" Her unit moved out the forest and targeted Silverwing, before he could even react. The unicorn soldiers in Twilight's unit aswell as herself cast a potent magic burst. Hitting Silverwing's men, 5-6 griffons were injured and fell down unconscious and wounded. Silverwing gawked "Wh-what?! an ambush? Impossible!" Griffon unit captain spoke up from the units that stayed behind "There is more of them, reinforcements, lets run away!" with that they both disappear from the field. "Come Back here cowards!" He boomed, but grunts and growls in annoyances "Damn you cursed ponies, you haven't won yet!" with that his own unit retreated, disappearing too. "Huzzah, victory!" Luna shouted as the men cheered. Twilight couldn't help but smile "I can't believe it, we won!"
Victory! - Enemy commander withdrawn
Destined Stars Act 1 - Of Stars and Runes
Part 7 [Battle For Ponyville]
In the large field, a improvised camp is seen, Luna and Celestia looking ahead, as Twilight walk up to them. Celestia look back smiling kindly "Twilight, I'm glad you're well. But we cannot rest for too long, we'll move ahead in full force to attack Silver Wing's army stationed in and around Ponyville." Luna just stood there, staring intently ahead monitoring the town ahead of them.
"Princess Luna.. thank you, I'll give it my all." with that she rush ahead to meet with her 2 friends and their volunteer unit, "Tia, her journey. I don't know how exactly, but I have a feeling it will begin soon. And I'll help her scour Equestria for the stars.." with that she head out to meet her Thestral unit and shouting out commands to other ponies, the elder sister can only look out at the town, with a soft and sad smile. "More than you know Luna.. more than you know."
[Battle For Ponyville. Griffon Army Vs Equestrian Army]
The map show the first half of ponyville, 3 pony units facing westward is seen inside a large building. A lone griffon unit standing guard outside it. Silverwing's main unit is seen facing east with 3-4 more units surrounding the town and 2 near him within the town proper. "Equestria will be ours, you will not deny our right!" Silverwing shouted haughtily.
[Campaign start]
Celestia's main unit stayed put, her units advanced forward, one stayed beside her. Luna and Twilight moved forward aswell. Then one of the griffon unit advanced, facing one of the pegasi guards, preparing for an attack. The Griffon flew forward, shouting battle cries as they met the pegasi mid flight, both sides slashing their weapons as they passed each other, few pegasi fell down as some Griffons too, wounded and beaten but neither units received much damage the wounded were pulled out. Silverwing himself advanced, the ones inside town didn't move.
"Hey!" a Pink pony spoke up from the earth pony 'unit' inside the large town spoke up. "Guys, look Twilight's here with the Princess. They're going to save us, I knew it!." She grinned excitedly. "Pinkie calm down, i'm glad they're alright and these brutes will be taught a lesson" huffed a unicorn. "Hmm... what don't we bust out of here and help them?" she suggested. "umm.. how do we do that? there are guards outside..." a butter yellow pegasus asked timidly. "Don't worry Flutters, let your auntie Pinkie handle it. Everypony grab anything big you can swing. And I highly suggest my unit moves a square next to the one of the guards" she giggles, ignoring the looks everypony giving her. ".. Pinkie Pie" Rarity said with an eyeroll. The Royal Equestrian forces moved forward, the pegasi unit facing the griffon attacked, when they passed each other, more griffons fell onto the ground than ponies, the griffon unit received damage. The next unit attacked the same griffon unit again, knocking the rest of them out, the Griffon unit received another damage causing them to retreat due to too many wounded, Luna moved further forward with her unit, Twilight following suit . The earth pony unit inside the building moved facing the griffon's unit's back and they commence their attack. "Critical Damage!" Pinkie shouted randomly as they rushed the griffons with a battle cry, swinging down their improvised weapons which consists of kitchen tools, it was very effective. Every griffon was knocked down. "What the?!" Silverwing shouted. "Sir, the prisoners are escaping!" one of his men called out. "I know that you idiots! Punish those fools for defying us, hurt those blasted ponies!" he ordered.
Luna glared ahead "Not while we're breathing you foal. Thestrals, charge!" Her unit moved further ahead, and she attacked a griffon unit, damaging it after cutting its forces in half. "For Ponyville!" Twilight shouted as she moved and use magic too attack Silverwing again, it wasn't as effective as last time but it knock down a few griffons. Celestia stayed put, as Pinkie and the rest of the Ponyville citizens exit the building and move forward surrounding the griffon army at both sides. "Stand your ground you idiots! They're ponies, we griffons are far superior!" They move onto the offensive, taking down one royal guard unit themselves, but taking damage aswell.
"You're the idiot here Silverwing, now feel the might of Equestria!" Luna shouted as she advanced infront of him "Prepare Thyself!" her unit rushed forward, attacking and knocking most but only a few out. Pinkie, and the Ponyville citizens move and attack the units inside town, defeating them too. Twilight advanced positioning herself near Luna's unit she targets "Friends together fight as one!" she exclaimed as the unicorns in her unit charge a more potent attack, letting it burst and knocking out the rest of Silverwings soldiers.
"Impossible, this can't be happening to me" He squeaked as he grunts, defeated. The rest of the griffons retreated or surrendered. "No, you were always a fool. Now you'll pay for your crimes against us" Celestia said with a stern look "Take him away" he ordered her guards.
[Battle Won, Silverwing defeated]
Cheers roar out as Ponyville is liberated, friends reunited. "Fluttershy, I'm glad to see you're alright!' Dash flew forward to hug her friend, Pinkie bounce up towards Twilight and Applejack "You guys rock, you were like pow, zap! and the meanies were like. Ow, blegh Gaaah!" she kept bouncing in place, "We get it Pinkie." Twilight laughed while rolling her eyes. "You were more amazing, you rallied the ponies and freed yourselves." she smile as she said that. "Oh that? it was nothing, Just a critical attack" she casually explained. AJchuckle "Pinkie Pie, being Pinkie Pie. That's good to see." the Six friends hug as the town celebrate as a few ponies help the guards gather the wounded and binding the defeated Griffons with rope. The battle has won, however.
"Twilight" Celestia walked up to them "We need to talk, all of us. Let us head back to the Everfree Castle where it's more private." She trots out, Luna giving her an arch eyebrow and follow after her. Twilight could only look and watch her. "Let's go girls. This sounds important." They all nod, and follow her as they went back to the castle.
Destined Stars Act 1 - Of Stars and Runes
Part 8 [Rendezvous at Everfree Castle - Debriefing/Surprising Meeting at Canterlot]
Back in the meeting room in the Castle, the mane 6 chatted among themselves as they wait for the Princess to step forward. "Ohh, I wonder if she is planning a big celebration party, maybe I can help~" Pinkie excitedly said, Twilight shook her head but smile "I don't think so, but it's probably important that she asked to talk to us first than the soldiers." Applejack tapped her chin "Still mighty fine fighting you did Pinkie. How's everypony doing?" she asked then Fluttershy replied "Everyone's doing alright.. the animals fare ine too, there are some minor injuries that need some medical attention but Nurse Redheart and the others are helping the medics from Canterlot so they'll be ok .. I hope" she scratches at the floor, looking down hiding her worried face with her mane.
Celestia and Luna entered the room, clearing her throat the Princess of the Sun spoke clearly "Thank for coming today bearers of Harmony. I thank you all for your efforts, and congratulation Twilight, you led the unit quite well." she smiled at her, causing the Unicorn to beam in pride "However the threat still remains, I am certain the Griffon Embassy will be seeking an audience with us soon, and I hope you girls can come to Canterlot with us later to wait for them. I am sure the Ambassador will want to know about this transgression." she stated firmly. "We have reason to believe their actions are sanctioned or ordered, if not by the king but still a strong political player. We have yet no evidence to accuse King Talon of breaching our treaty." Luna explained. "That is why we would like you those who can come to Canterlot follow us. The rest can remain to help Ponyville rebuild and heal. "I volunteer!" the hyper pink pony says as she cannonball with a 'weee' shout into Twilight, phasing into her. Twilight could only shudder, shaking her body. "Pinkie, don't do that!!" Celestia could only quirk a brow "The journeyman's stone? convenient. " she nods approvingly.
"Sorry Twi, ah have to help my family." AJ sighs tipping her hat. Twilight smiled "it's ok Applejack, make sure the others are alright." Fluttershy spoke next "I'll stay too.. because.. i want to help the medics.. and keep an eye on the animals." but also Griffons scare her but she won't tell them that, Dash is willing to go "Of course I'll go!, i got to keep ya safe." "I'll go too." Rarity spoke up "I am quite curious what griffon officials wear and it is Canterlot~" she then walk up to Twilight, phasing into her party too. "I'll follow them sister, we'll meet you at canterlot" Celestia gave Luna a nod and a smile before teleporting away. "Let us go Twilight Sparkle" Luna said as she walked into her. "I probably won't be able to get used to 'that' anytime soon.." she sighs as she waves goodbye to her 3 friends before exiting the room and castle. She headed back to town to board the train to Canterlot.
Once there they arrived to Canterlot Castle without much issue. Luna walks out to talk to the guards at the throne room doors "My sister is expecting us. Warn us if the ambassador for the griffons arrive, we're expecting them." They parted ways, Luna step back into Twilight allowing her to enter. Once there, Luna step out again to stand by her sister's side as Dash, Pinkie and Rarity flank Twilight facing them. "Good to see you arrived quickly, now then. We wa-" she didn't even need to finish the sentence long as the doors slammed open causing Twilight to jump, she and her friends move out of the way in time for an elder looking Griffon to strut in. Stopping just steps away from the throne room. "What is the meaning of this Celestia? Why have you imprisoned our general?!" he outright demanded with a snarl. Her eternal mask still in place she reply curtly "He had besieged an Equestrian Village without provocation, how else do you expect me to respond? No, don't answer that. Instead, let me ask; Why did General Silverwing attacked my ponies?" she lean forward, her eyes lowering slightly. He grunts "you suspect we provoked you? Maybe they did something to deserve that?!" "WHAT?! WHy you!" Dash shouted snorting in anger but was held back magically before she did something rash. "Rainbow, Stop! But I implore you sir, our town had done nothing to warrant such a brazen attack!" "Bah, how is he was defeated by such weak ponies, is such a mystery! No matter. In the behalf of my country and king we demand his release Celestia!" he pointed a talon at him. The ponies gasped at his bold demand. "And if I don't?" she internally smirk at him fuming. He begun to march out "The King will hear about this. There might be war if you don't see to reason!" he cried as he leaves.
"Princess.." Twilight found the courage to step forward. "What do we do now?" she asks, Celestia in all her years.. all her wisdom could only lean back. Sighing as she had decided from the start. In her mind whoever is pulling the strings. The king, or another faction it won't matter. The only way she can drive the answer out is play to their hands.. for now. She sadly looks at her sister and to her student, her answer will weigh into what Fate has in store for Equestria. "Gather the guards, the army. I'm putting Equestria into Martial Law." she stated firmly. She could only look ahead and into Twilight's eyes.
"We are going to war."
Destined Stars Act 1 - Of Stars and Runes
Part 9 [Wartime-Martial Law of Equestria]
Twilight couldn't believe what she heard, neither did her friends. Her mentor; Celestia instead of compromising already decided their course of action, by going to war. Luna was equally shocked, but knew it was inevitable but she scowls at her sister's deceleration "Martial law? Sister is that really necessary?" she inquired earning a sigh from the elder diarch "I'm sorry to say Luna, it is. For the safety of my ponies." Luna scowls but made no further comments, Twilight still unsure steps forward "Princess? is war really the answer? maybe we can speak to the king, he'll see reason." Celestia could only give her a sad smile "Twilight, I'm sorry to say, King Talon won't listen even if we tried.. I know he's innocent but he's too stubborn and i fear he played into his real culprit's claws. He'll believe the lies of his fellow griffons and will see us capturing his general as an Act of war. I intend to end what they started." her tone was deadly serious, Twilight backed up, shocked at what she heard. But she has no say in the matter, her friends just as equally shocked.. "a.. War? t-tha.. why can't we try to be their friends?!" Pinkie asked, uncharacteristically angry. "Pinkie! Not now!" the girls try to calm her down.
"I'm sorry My Little Ponies, but I made up my mind. The Griffons are fully intent in inciting a war, we all must prepare for it. Go home, rebuild. I'll send notices around the cities and towns soon, and I will need to hold a conference with my officers. Return home Twilight, be with your friends, and I hope you girls need not worry in getting involved in this conflict." Twilight would want to argue, but she knew she's no soldier but she's sure there must be another way. She sighs and nods "Of course Princess, come on girls. Let's go home." Pinkie could only glare into the floor as she gives a snort, walking into Twilight with the others as she leaves, Luna could only watch silently as she ponders these grims times. She gives her sister a knowing nod as she heads out to prepare her thestrals for the coming times.
One train ride later, Twilight went back home as her friends went their separate ways, she steps in and checks in to see if Spike is alright, letting him rest after the ordeal earlier that day. "Don't worry about me Spike, I'm sorry i wasn't here when they attacked, I'm just glad you are alright." Spike just waves her off "I'm fine, i hid in the basement. They don't check everywhere" he explains with a smile, giving him a hug she went back out to check on everypony before she can look into how she can help with the 'war'. She saw a commotion infront of sugarcube corner, going closer made her see what it was. Royal Guards loudly ordering around and she frowns as they shoved a pony aside. "HEY! you could say excuse me!" she scolded, making them scoff and glare "we're informed it,s martial law, our word is law here. We're instructed to keep order here, go back indoors young lady." one of them sternly ordered her, before going on his way on a patrol glaring and shouting ponies away. Scowling she enters Sugarcube to check on Pinkie. Smiling at the sight of a small celebration where ponies rejoice their victory and escape from the Griffon's clutches, her smile grows wider at the sight of her friends all gathered, she went to join them "Hello girls, i came to see how's everyone doing." they greeted her back with smiles and affirmations.
Dash spoke up "It's kinda fast for the guards to take over, ordering everypony like they own the place" she scoffed but couldn't complain too much. "Is this really a good idea Twi?" she sighed "I don't know Rainbow, but I hope the Princess know what she's doing.." even she felt uncertain about the whole situation. They converse and plan on how they can handle the whole thing, but soon they all heard a big commotion going outside. "What in Celestia's mane is going on?" Rarity asked no one particular as the girls get off their booth, Twilight looks over "Lets go look" she steps forward, her friends then soon join her before they step outside to see what's the matter now.
It's the guards again, now they're harassing the merchants. "Why would we need to pay, your supplies is for a good cause. Our cause so we can keep you safe during the upcoming war." the arrogant soldier claimed, but the merchant was adamant "I still need business to keep my own family fed and house, maybe a discount instead sirs?" she tried to be reasonable "Give us your wares, we can arrest you because it is in our power and right to do so!" the surrounding ponies gasp at the blunt boldness they witnessed. She glared "Please be reasonable sirs, I -" she didn't finish her sentence as the rude soldier knock her stall aside "We can, and WILL arrest you for obstructing us" he grins mischievously, Twilight frowned and strut ahead the crowd. "Leave her alone!" he scowled back at her "you again, go away. This is none of your business" Twilight's friends came out, Dash going forward "It is if your trying to be a bully to our neighbors buddy." AJ scowled "all we can see ya'll just try to bully a poor mare out of business. War or not, we still need a profit" she snort. They dangerously go forward, glaring at the girls "You 6 are obstructing on war efforts, go away or we will use force and restrain you!" "Come get us if you dare!" "Dash, please. Don't antagonize them, but you two. What you're doing isn't right.. I can and WILL tell the Princess of your behavior!" this made this aggressively step forward, the girls surround Twilight getting into defensive stance. "Oh, you won't be able to, our word will get to her first." He sneers with a grin, pointing his staff at her "Get them!" the other guards sprang into action.
Destined Stars Act 1 - Of Stars and Runes
Author's Note
Don't expect alot of updates from me, I procrastinate. But i promise that I'm not like those other authors I won't let it sit on psuedo hiatus for YEARS lol . Till next time yall
Act 1 Part 10 [Boss # 2]
[Royal Guards x5 level 10 & Unit Commander level 15]
"We didn't want to fight you!" Twilight exclaims as she had her book at ready.
"So? you need to be taught some manners" said the commander of the squad as he stood at the back, pulling a sword out, 2 guardsmen besides him take out crossbows. While the other 3 pull out a sword and spears.
"Well now, we won't make it easy for ya none" Applejack snorted as she dug her feet onto the ground she jump forward attacking the spear wielder first with a buck damaging him.
"That's the way AJ" Rainbow hooted as she dashed forward sideswipping the same guard. Twilight frowned as she aimed her book at the swordsman and fired a beam hitting him while Pinkie finishes off the spear guard with a whack on the head with a frying pan KOing him he 'fades' away as the crossbow guard took his place.
The guards retaliate, Rarity was hit by a crossbow bolt as Dash barely dodge a spear thrust while Applejack was slashed "Dangit, they're not messing around!" Applejack shakes off the pain, as she snorts, Rarity whines as he rubs the spot where she was hit. "You brutes!" as she stood behind Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy besides Twilight simply hiding and defending herself with shaky hooves "Oh dear, please don't get hurt.." he muttered as Rarity's horn glows as she snorts, flinging gemstones right at the Crossbow guard, Dash finishing him off with a sucker punch as she lunge forward, Pinkie damages the guard with the sword by slapping him across the face with a squeaky toy. Giggling. As Twilight fires a magic bolt at the spearguard knocking him out of the battle aswell. Now there is only the Commander, the other crossbow and sword wielding guard left. He seems very pissed off
"What is wrong with you!? They're just a bunch of girls! Bah! Kill them!" he point his sword at them. The girls were shocked to hear they're willing to resort to deadly force.
"Get some!" Rainbow taunted dodging the sword swipe and counterattacking, Applejack doing the same when the spearman lunge at her, her buck knocking him out as he fades away. The commander was even more angry now as he jump forward and slash down at Dash, injuring her "Gah!" she snorts as she grip her wound. Twilight seeing this squinted angrily. "Applejack, Rainbow! Unite attack now!" they nods and complied, raising their hooves together shining in a blue light, Appleack readies her lasso as Dash, flew forward bucking the commander into the air as he was then snared by the lasso, Applejack yanks him back down to the ground at the same time Dash slammed down hard on him injuring him. Rarity finishes the crossbow wielder off with hitting him with gems. As Twilight readies another bolt of magic. "This is for my friends!" she fired hitting the commander hard, critically damaging him and he fades away into unconsciousness. "And that's that" Twilight closes her book as her friends cheer, Applejack and Dash high hoofing one another.
Twilight moved forward at the stunned and unconscious guards laying sprawled out infront of them "I didn't have end in this way. we better report this to the princess." Rainbow landed near them "You go ahead, Twi, we'll watch these bozos before they try anything else" Applejack nodded and stayed behind as Twilight went back to the library, she wrote a quick letter "Dear Princess, we come across a unit of guardsmen who were harassing the market stall owners. I believe they're abusing their authority, and we confronted them they attacked me and my friends and was willing to use deadly force against us. Please send an officer to ponyville, we had to defend ourselves." she explained as she roll it up and gave it to Spike, he salutes and blew it away. Now they wait "You girls were really attacked? Are you ok? Did Rarity got hurt?" She nodded sadly "Fortunately it wasn't anything serious, we still have medicine we can use to heal them. Oh My gosh!" she slapped her forhead giving a frustrated sigh "The potions, I forgot about them. Lets go spike to the others" She floats him to her back "I hope they'll be alright' she then run out of to back to her friends. Who are still mingling near the group of subdued guards. "Oh good, you're all alright. Whee I was worried they might have tried something" before they could talk more of the matter, a burst of light catches their attention. Looking at the source they find Luna giving the guards critical eye. "I knew this was a bad idea. Commander" she addresses the groaning pony as she looks dead into his eyes. "My sister is informed, you are to report back to Canterlot for disciplinary actions." she then sighs "Twilight you are to report aswell to canterlot garrison. They felt they need to address your 'assault' on the guards" "WHAT?!" everypony shouted. Luna frowned "I agree.. but you have to hear them out, it is ridiculous. We both know they attacked you first. But Martial Law is a complicated affair all together. I'll join you to keep watch and make sure they understand your side of the story." they nodded disturbed by the news and the gal of the Canterlot garrison.
Luna nods to the ponies as she went and ready a teleport spell "Come tomorrow Twilight Sparkle, we will discuss it then. Good day" she bade farewell as she poof away with the guardsmen. They all return home, Twilight especially, Spike on her back burped out Celestia's reply which reads the same as Luna told them, that they are need to report to Canterlot tomorrow but Celestia understood their side of the story and will see to it the garrison understand it as well.
Tomorrow, they will go to Canterlot, as War looms over Equestria. As Twilight and her friend go on about their day to the night. They can only wait what will transpire tomorrow. For tomorrow, things will change, after tomorrow. Twilight's journey will truly begin.
Destined Stars Act 1 - Of Stars and Runes
Prologue - Destiny of the Chosen Star
Prologue - Destiny of the Chosen Star
It was twilight time throughout Equestria, Luna's moon watched overhead as the denizins who dwell below slumber in her protective light. The quaint little town named Ponyville was no other, as it's residents slept peacefully. All but one, in the center of the town stood a tree that serves as the town's library and home of a certain indigo unicorn whom seem to have a restless slumber. She twist and turn to no avail then she suddenly sat up panting. She peered out the window looking into the night sky, she sighed "It's just a dream." she said to herself but she felt it was something else. The unicorn slowly and quietly remove herself from her bed. Shaking her sleepiness off, =No sense in going back to sleep.= she thought =That dream, it felt so real.= she looked out into the night sky, gazing at the stars, remembering her dream well.
She dreamnt of awakening on top of a small grassy hilltop under the shade of a tree, the wind blew causing her to shiver and the leaves and grass to sway. She looked up into the starry skies, noting one particular star shone brighter than the rest then she heard a voice, a soothing voice. It call out to her, she stared at the bright star; knowing it was the one speaking to her. "Don't be afraid young one, we call for you" It stated "What we will say is important child, so listen well." It continued. "We have chosen you, you are the key. Chaos will befall your land but you are the key to save all. But you cannot do it alone." As it spoke these words, more stars starting to shine brighter. If she can count the bright stars including the one which is speaking to her, she could count to 108. The star that spoke to her glow brighter then it's shine changed into dark purple matching her coat and mane. "Go forth, don't be afraid. You are strong, go forth young destined star. The chosen stars await, the path of the runes will unveil. Go forth and gather their strenght. Only you can unite the destined stars and the true runes." Five other stars surronding that star shone in a different colors, she thought why they look familar to her. Orange, blue, pink, yellow and bright silver. Before she could do anything the stars glow brightly almost blinding her and then she woke up.
='The chosen stars await, the path of the runes will unveil. Go forth and gather their strenght. Only you can unite the destined stars and the true runes.' I wonder what they mean..= She thought as she softly head towards the mirror to looked at her reflection, what stared back was her. A lavender unicorn and indigo mane with a dark purple streak. The resident librian, prized personal student of Princess Celestia, and the savior of Ponyville. None other than Twilight Sparkle.
