the Long Road Home

hi this is 555814 with a new chapter  disclaimer I own jack and shit and jack just committed suicide [poor jack].  song words/singing italic

CANTERLOT 4 hours post last chapter, 3rd person [or pony]

Many would consider Canterlot the shining jewel of Equestrian society, a testament to how far the pony race has come. Many looked upon the city saw hope, but the dark rain clouds above showed the horror that was to unfold in this once happy and joyful city. In the dungeon, the Changeling Queen Chrysalis was looking after her slaves. Each one having some kind of serious injury, some wondering whatever happened to Twilight and the Elements of Harmony, and others thinking that there is no hope, no salvation, that they would never see their families again, that they had failed their jobs and rulers.

Hard to think nopony figured out who she was until it was too late. It started at the royal wedding and was going to be finished tonight where she would finish off the princess and truly own Equestria and all who dwell within its borders. She looked out the window and flashed that horrible grin of hers.

”It's time.” She hissed.

Little did she know the drums of war were beginning to beat and the pits of Tartarus were creating a true weapon of war, and that weapon would soon unleash a storm of death and the shocking revelation that even without the Princesses, the Equestrian race was far from helpless.

In center of the city a massive gathering was happening. The few uncontrolled  ponies looked down with shame at what was to happen. The others were a mix of changelings and their mindless victims. Some ponies had been lined up on a large stage with a hang ponies noose around each of their necks. The stage was surrounded with changeling guards and a small contingent of controlled royal guards. The weather did not deter many from coming to see this event. The wind and dark clouds were not removed today. No, it was ordered that they were not removed to break the ponies collective willpower even more. Queen Chrysalis and her personal honor guard entered the cities heart, behind them the former Princess Celestia who was being dragged in heavy iron chains that held her by her hooves and throat. A magical ring on her horn prevented her from using her magic and her wings  were bound with weights that also served a dual purpose, adding weight and to strain her neck more effectively.

As she was brought up to the stage, there was nary a sound from the large gathering. As her neck was placed into the noose she silently prayed for her home as tears rolled down her face. She prayed that somepony would save her little ponies from eternal slavery. She hoped her sister was all right. Before all of this started she left for a two month long meeting with the griffins. As Queen Chrysalis stood forth to deliver her lies, the very heavens themselves seemed to weep. Unseen to all, a black armored form moved up silently to the gathering from the direction of the main gate, and unknown to all but the black armored form, someone, or something wanted to challenge the Queen’s reign.

“Now all I have to do is win over the last of the fighting ponies and Equestria will be mine!” Thought Queen Chrysalis, as she stood forward and began her speech.

“Do not think of this as a conquering, think of this as a forming a more unified world as a stronger kingdom, a stronger empire. But like all unions, there must be sacrifices from all, and the sacrifice of Princess Celestia is the Equestrians."

Her words were working their magic on the uncontrolled ponies. 'Soon.' She thought, 'soon...' As she took in breath for the next part of the speech

A sound never heard before in this realm, in a quick second another rang out. A deep and threatening voice spoke…

Now.

I am now an instrument of violence I am a vessel of invincibility I cannot leave this undecided Stepping down to battle another day

the noise was coming from the main gate. Many looked to see where it was coming from. There stood a monster from hell itself. The large red eyes on the giant pitch black armored form that glowed in the darkness of the street. The smell of death seemed to roll off of the monster. A massive sword was on its back and it carried a large metal thing that she had never seen before. Queen Chrysalis roared to her subjects, “KILL IT!"

Remember me for all time. This determination is a vital part of me. Surrender now or be counted with the endless masses that I will defeat

Many changelings charged it only to be slaughtered by red lights that came from the large metal cylinder held in it’s arms. Many were turned into ashes while others screamed in pain, and large burnt holes appeared throughout their exoskeletons burning their insides. But it was the smell that was the worst. It smelled like burnt flesh and death as it continued walking forward at a slow pace. All who stood in its way were crushed by its might.

Broken down till your hope has died Beat down 'til victory's mine Stand up and show me some pride And now are you ready?

A large numbers of guards and many more changelings began to charge, some ordering there slaves to attack also. White lights flew streaked down from nearby buildings and began to rain death on the attacking force. The attacking slaves were hit with a strange purple goop that stopped them in their tracks and prevented them from fighting or using magic. The changelings on the other hand, were all killed.

I'm one with the warrior inside My dominance can't be denied Your entire world will turn Into a battlefield tonight

As I look upon you Through the warrior's eyes Now I can see the fear That will ensure my victory this time

Large black metal scorpion like creatures crawled down the sides of the buildings the light from the street lights glistening off their black forms their tail shooting wight light at changeling while it claws shot some kind of goo not too dissimilar from the changeling own aided the black monster in slaughtering all that stood in their path to the stage.

I can't be told to compromise this They'll never doubt the body lying at my feet A most

formidable reminder They will speak my name for eternity

Many started to flee from the massacre. The uncontrolled ponies fleeing from the fight ran to their homes with fear of what was to happen, and some of the controlled stood in the way of their masters to protect them from the attacks, sometimes sacrificing themselves to do it.

Queen Chrysalis screamed “Kronk, pull the lever, now!” The executioner tried to pull the lever that would drop the floor on Celestia.

I have no need of any guidance I am a weapon, powerful beyond belief Seen through the warrior's eyes I never need to question how to defeat you

Broken down 'til your hope has died Beat down till victory's mine Stand up and show me some pride And now are you ready?

The armored form pulled the large sword off its back and flung it at the executioner who was just beginning  to move the lever to kill the princess. The large black blade ended his life in a blink of an eye. The blade cut the poor changeling bastard in half from head to tail, the spray of blood splattering on all those close to him.

I'm one with the warrior inside My dominance can't be denied Your entire world will turn Into a battlefield tonight

As I look upon you Through the warrior's eyes Now I can see the fear That will ensure my victory this time You can't hide now I am the warrior So decide now How they'll remember you

Do not hide now Act like a warrior Show your pride now Solidify your place in time

I'm one with the warrior inside My dominance can't be denied Your entire world will turn Into a

Queen Chrysalis ran forward, ducking under red lasers to slam the lever with her right side that drops the platform under Princess Celestia. In an instant the Princess dropped to what most would call certain death, but in a blink of the eye the rope noose was severed and the Princess survived, albeit with a hurt rear from the hard land.

battlefield tonight

As I look upon you Through the warrior's eyes now I can see the fear That will ensure my victory this time

I'm the one with the warrior inside The evidence can't be denied The entire world will stare Into this battlefield tonight

Queen Chrysalis screamed in anger at that, but was quickly silenced when she realised the sound of fighting had stopped. She looked up in hope, but it was quickly crushed by the carnage before her. The blood soaked bodies covered the street. There were changeling  limbs all over the street, blood still leaking from the severed body parts. There were only a few still moving forms within the massacre area, though she was sure that was not for much longer. She felt a cold, solid hand on her shoulder, and she slowly looked behind her. She was promptly greeted with a black armored fist to the face. She went flying into a nearby building and slammed into the wall with a scream of pain. She dropped onto the ground.

As I stand before you With a warrior's heart Now I can feel the strength that will Ensure my victory this time

There she laid for a second. A large thump in front of her made her open her eyes. There stood the armored monster, but there was also something else something that sent fear and worry though her body. It had wings and a horn...

“Can't be...” She whispered in terror

The massive form laughed cynically at the downed queen. The laugh sent chills down her spine and fear ran rampant in her mind at what it'd do to her, but a gasp behind it made it look over its shoulder, as did she.

There stood the ponies she was sure she had dealt with by sending them all to prison. Rainbow Dash's eyes were wide with a mix of hatred and slight fear, her teeth grit in anger. Applejack's eyes were wide with shock and horror at the killing field around them. Fluttershy was on the verge of fainting if it was not for the blood under her hooves. Pinkie Pies hair was down, and her eyes showed sadness at the mass murder all around her, and Rarity's eyes wide in fear of the monster. The monster then spoke in a deep bass, but almost feminine voice.

“You all woke up faster than I expected. should've upped the dosage.”

Rainbow Dash spoke first and with an enraged voice.

“You drugged us?!”

“But of course. I cannot operate if you were awake, nor could have I transported you as easily if I did not, but I hoped the pain killers would have kept you all under until I was finished here.”

“Operate? What in tarnation do ya mean?” Asked Applejack, in part worry and anger at the fact this monster killed all these critters, even if they were changelings.

“All of you were in a pitiful state when I got you out of the Tower of Pain. I mean you alone Applejack you would have lost both of your legs if I did not operate. You, Rainbow Dash would have lost your right wing and right leg below the knee and the other. I leave that for another time such as after I kill this bitch."

 the monster turned it attaching back to Chrysalis. The terror was easily seen on her face.

“No!” screamed the five mares.

The monster’s black blade came to it’s masters call. The monster looked down on Chrysalis.

Queen Chrysalis in fear screamed “What in Tartarus are you!?”

All of them could feel that it was smirking under its helmet.  It laughed.

“What the hell am I? What the hell am I?!“

The monster looked down at her and said for all to hear, "I have many titles and many names. I'll tell you some of them.  I'm the monster of Big mountain, the Dark Hero of the Mojave, the Goddess of War, the Devil of Caesar's Legion. There are more many more but this is the most important. I've walked side by side of Courier Six, the Master of Death. An angel directly from the gates of Heaven, or a silver tongued demon straight out of Hell in the form of a man. The bringer of peace and salvation to the innocent, but he is also the bringer of damnation to his enemies. The Divide could not kill us, Zion Valley could not break us, the  Sierra Madre could not corrupt us, and Big Mountain could not control us!" the monster roared the last part. All those who could hear it felt fear at what the creature had said.

Queen Chrysalis in screamed in fear, ”Please don't kill me! I’ll do anything please! I’ll leave, I - I’ll leave and promise never to return! I- I’ll promise full military and civilian disaster support! I’ll give  anything!” The tears rained down her face the terror. The monster did not seem to care as it raised it blade

 “Stop!” The authoritative voice of Princess Celestia said.

The monster spoke, "Why should I? She tried to kill you and conquer Equestria. Why does she deserve live?"

Princess Celestia carefully responded, as if at any moment the beast would anger, “It's the right thing to do. There is already too many dead as is.”

The monster looked around then slowly placed the blade back on its back. "I will obey ”

It glared at the changeling and spoke. "If you are lying, I'll hunt you down myself to take your soul to hell.” it slowly moved away.

 Princess Celestia  spoke “Thank you. Now, who are you?”

The armored form raised it right hand to its helmet and a strange hissing noise was heard. The armored hand did something to the back of the helmet and slowly removed it. The scarred, dirty and worn face of Twilight Sparkle was shown. All eyes grew wide at the face. There was a large deep nasty red gash across the right side of her face. It started from the right ear and ended next to her jaw. Another that started from the upper left of her forehead to her nose. The last one went from just above the right eye down to just under her left one.

Twilight gave a lopsided grin, showing white teeth. Her hair was cut really short, like a stallions, and her face seemed old and tired, but her eyes terrified them the most. They were filled with a fire that burned with passion, but at the same time seemed haunted.

She spoke. “I didn't mean for you to see me like this, but the only one I can blame is myself. Guess Shepherd was right this time.”

She shook her head, but in a blink of an eye she was in a bone crushing hug from her friends and Princess Celestia. All of them were asking questions so fast. All it was to her was this, ”What happen to your hair? What happened to your eyes?Where did you go?.” She just smiled.

“Come on, I'll tell you the story.” Before she moved more, she yelled to the scorpion monsters,

“ units 1 thought 10 Guard Queen Chrysalis and bring her with us. The rest contine with the operation.” The scorpions did as ordered.

As they made their way to the castle, none of the girls would leave her side, but not a word was spoken because Twilight asked for silence to put in order her thoughts.