Hell Hath No Fury.... A Darksiders/MLP Crossover

by Deemo

Rating: teen
Tags: Main 6, Gore, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Dark, Princess Luna, Original Character, Cutie Mark Crusaders, Princess Celestia, Crossover
Length: 11805

War Rider of the Apocalypse is sent to Equestria for the destruction of Earth before its appointed time, will he learn friendship? or will he let loose the hounds of war?

War Rider of the Apocalypse is sent to Equestria for the destruction of Earth before its appointed time, will he learn the Magic of Friendship? or will he lay waste to the land in a tide of blood, friends will be made as well as enemies but none shall fathom the coming of the Red Rider whenever he rides there is naught but blood and bones in his wake.

Published 2014-05-27 04:50:04 UTC
Last updated 2015-08-04 22:00:00 UTC

BEGONE

"You have defied the Law Horseman, you have started the End War before humanities' appointed time the Demons and Angels fight amongst themselves prematurely. The law was clear when the Seven Seals are broken the End War begins, is that too hard for you to understand?!" the gravelly voice of the Charred Council echoed in the room the fires within their stone maws flickering with each word they speak

"No" was War's only response his voice young but laced with eternal bitterness, youngest of the Four Horseman he rides the Black Horse leaving blood and bones in his wake, his eyes and hair white as the cold glare he gives to those that stand before him, but in the face of the Charred Council he is powerless

"Yet you defy us" the statue on the left continued whilst the the one in the middle continued "YOU FORGET YOUR POST HORSEMAN YOU FORGET THE LAW, NO CALL WAS GIVEN!"

"To Hell with your claims I was summoned" War retorted bitterly

The voice on the right took his turn to speak "If you were 'summoned' were the other Horseman not summoned as well?"

"The seven remain intact there was no call" the middle one continued

The right one spoke again "you broke a sacred covenant that has doomed mankind, and threatened the Balance, do you not deny it?"

"You have defiled the Law Horseman, You Will be punished" the voice on the right spoke

War had lost this debate knowing he cannot defy the Charred Council. "To Oblivion with you, your arrogance has done too much damage" the middle one spoke

A portal of fire burned beneath War's feet as he sunk into the earth desperately trying to claw out of the expanding portal. but alas he fell into

Oblivion......

------------Meanwhile---------------

Twilight Sparkle personal protegee of Princess Celestia and bearer of the Element of Magic. It is the new year and she is out with friends Applejack, Fluttershy, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and Spike your personal assistant watched the night go by, watching fireworks go off sending explosions of color and light into the night sky and enjoying a picnic as they do so.

"Wow what a lovely night" you sigh looking up at the stars a small tripod mounted telescope sat next to you as you watched

"I couldn't agree more darling" Rarity agreed the alabaster unicorn

"Mmmmmhm" hummed Pinkie Pie her mouth stuffed with cupcakes

"Princess Luna must have outdone herself" whispered Fluttershy

"Yes we have young Fluttershy it was not mere effort to bring the moon this close" their lunar deity said as she appeared in a flash of light.

feeling a sudden wave of heat all the residents cringed at the change the air taking a more drier feel.

"My my is it me or is the summer heat closing in already?" asked Rarity summoning a fan she began cool herself down

"I don't know" Twilight answered  but she can already feel sweat forming on her brow, feeling a strange aura she looked up to see an orange ball of fire hurling towards the ground not far from Ponyville, as meteor showers were a rare occurrence in Equestria.

"What in Celestia's name is that?!" somepony shouted

"Are you sure you didn't schedule a meteor shower Princess?" Rainbow Dash asked

"Nay, we have not been inquired about a meteor shower" The Princess replied

The ponies nearby the meteors' landing zone fled in different directions as the burning mass drew ever closer to the ground, the heat in the air intensified before impact sending a shock wave of force throughout the town. Some unfortunate residents were flung in the air like a doll tossed away by an angry child.

Twilight and her friends as well as Princess Luna herself ran to the crater. At the moment all they could see was smoke and burning rock, peering into the smoldering crater they saw naught but fire and debris.

A Large armored hoof shot up from the ground grasping the edge in front of them, Fluttershy shrunk away at the immense size of the appendage pulling itself from the crater was the larges stallion they've ever seen. standing as tall as Princess Luna the figure wore heavy armor adorned with wailing faces and skulls, a blood red hood hid the wearer's face but exposed hi muzzle, white strands of hair drooped from the hood his body the color of coal dust and on his flank was a strange symbol it looked like a horses' skull surrounded by a ring marked with runes it was colored bright orange like the fires from which he came. a large blade was strapped to his back its wicked edge feeding off the fear the ponies were giving off.

Raising his head the Mane 6 saw the face of War black with a fiery red symbol carved into his flesh his eyes and hair were white as snow, his face contorted into a stern scowl as he drew to his full height.

"Where am I?" he asked himself brandishing his sword as he glared at Luna "Answer me Creature!" he roared

"I will not be pushed around by the like of YOU!" Luna retorted blasting a bolt of magic hitting him square in the chest, making him step back only once. Gritting his teeth he hefted ChaosEater onto his shoulder before running towards her, Luna fired off bolt after bolt hitting War but barely making him flinch as he picked up his pace Luna's magic seemed to effect him even less and less, ramming Luna sending her into the air he his sword in the air before slamming Luna into the dirt with the flat of the blade.

Bat Ponies assembled in front of their princess, wielding common weapons like swords, shields spears and halberds. though determined to protect, War could sense their fear feeding his blade making him stronger. from his right armored hoof metal fingers grew from the stump he grasped the sword with ease before cleaving through Luna's ranks with one mighty swing.

"Get the Elements" Luna choked obviously winded from the blow, Twilight nodded in reply as she ran towards her home watching the carnage unfold as War crushed Luna's Nightguard with ease. returning with the ornate box she levitated the Elements of Harmony over to their respective bearers.

"Alright girls let's stop this guy!" Twilight shouted rallying her friends together

As War cut down the countless guards he felt a strange aura of power different to any magic he's ever experienced, turning to see six mares all wearing strange pieces of jewelry a rainbow beam blasted from the assembled group, War braced for impact as the beam hit cascaded over him flooding him in rainbow light.the force of the beam sending him flying before carving up the ground as he landed, The Mane 6 whooped  and cheered as there was no sign of the mysterious figure anywhere.

"Aww yeah" Rainbow shouted "Another one bites the dust" her moment of victory however was short-lived as they heard the ground rumble. turning to see the figure rise from the ground he shook off the remaining pieces of soil on his armor.

"Sorry to disappoint you but I don't die easy" he scoffed

smoke rising from his armor as he struggled to his feet using his blade for support. his face contorted into a deathly glare, sheathing his blade he broke into a run towards the Mane 6 they were move in disbelief as the Elements had barely an effect on the stallion, as he closer almost to the point of contact a bright flash of light blinded him before a regal feminine voice let forth a loud booming shout.

"ENOUGH!" boomed the voice, a barrier stopping War before contact was possible bouncing off the barrier he got up as this newcomer took a defensive stance before speaking again.

"There is too much blood shed today, return to your homes and take the wounded away I will speak with the newcomer" all who heard nodded in response leaving only War at the mercy of this newcomer.

"Who are you?" War sneered

"I am Princess Celestia co-ruler of Equestria, and who might you be?" she asked

"I am War" he replied

Introductions and Negotiations

After clearing up the damage dealt by War's rampage it was time for questions, guards stood a decent distance around War as he sat on a chair, Celestia sat opposite eating a cake and occasionally sipping tea.

"War? an unusual name" Celestia mused as she sipped her tea

"I am not from here you majesty" he drawled sitting still not even fidgeting once, a sign of high self discipline.

"Then where are you from?" she asked

"I am not from this world, I don't live in a specific place" he replied

"Well that explains your armor and weapons the craftsmanship is unknown to Equestria" she said slicing herself another piece of cake

"So what do you do?" she asked "Surely your skills with a blade is not for show"

"No" he explained "I served the Charred Council, made up of three members they command us and my siblings and I serve without question, our job was to preserve the Balance enforcing the will of the Council through any means even violence if necessary"

"Violence? our nation has not seen war or conflict for over a thousand years" Celestia said "Enlighten me what is your world like?"

sipping her tea again

"I am Nephilim one of the oldest races in existence eventually my kind died out, through battle" he explained

"That's awful" she gasped

"Not so" War replied calmly "the Nephilim were never given a world for themselves whilst Heaven and Hell was made for the Demons and Angels even a realm for the Dead when mankind was created the Nephilim saw a world for the taking"

"What happened?" Celestia asked now very intrigued to the point of her leaning over the table her deep purple eyes gazing into War's.

"My siblings and I rode against them, given immense power from the Charred Council we slaughtered our own kin to restore the Balance" he answered

"You killed your own kind?!" she shouted her teacup crushed in its magical aura

"Yes" War replied looking away "It was with heavy heart, my brother Death endured the worst of it, locking the souls of our brethren within a talisman never to be reborn"

"I'm sorry you had to recount this tale" she said a solemn expression on her face as the table disappeared "But tell me why are you here?"

"I don't know" War said "I was punished by the Charred Council blamed for starting the End War before the Seven Seals were broken, mankind fell prematurely apparently their idea of oblivion is a land of peaceful talking horses" he mused

Celestia chuckled in response, "I've shared my story, now tell me about this land" War asked gesturing with his giant hoof to the peaceful landscape

"This is Equestria a peaceful land populated by ponies like me, as well as other creatures and nations" the Princess explained

"I wish not to delay my punishment any longer. Do what you must"  he demanded tucking in his chair he sat on the grass and closed his eyes, waiting for pain's cruel whip to lash. Instead he he heard the sound of scribbling opening his eyes he saw Celestia writing on a piece of parchment with a quill and ink.

"Execution is something I don't do War my nation is a peaceful one , instead I will assign you to community service in Ponyville until further notice" she stated before handing the levitating the scroll into War's awaiting hoof.

"What?!" was all he could say, outraged at his punishment. He was expecting torture, a jail sentence even execution but community service of all things for the maiming of over 30 of Celestia's Royal Guard and the harming of Princess Luna.

"I will be lenient with you now War but further offences will be less than pleasant, are we understood?" Celestia asked

"Yes ma'am" he grunted crushing the scroll in his larger hoof disappearing in a blood red mist, standing up he departed

Walking through the streets of Canterlot was somewhat intriguing to War, the friendly nature of all the residents was almost intoxicating keeping his opinions to himself he trudged on, children stopping their parents and pointing at the immense armored stallion walking through the streets, most even backing away from him as he walked their fear being absorbed into ChaosEater. Walking along he heard the sound of sobbing following the noise he turned to an alleyway to see two stallions one a pegasus the other a unicorn both cornering a young mare grey with purple eyes and a long brown mane whilst also sporting a bow tie, walking into the alley he was silent the sounds of the city drowning out his steps

"C'mon sugar give us some love" one of them said giving her ear a playful nibble, disgusted the mare backed away against the wall. Completely unaware of the behemoth

"Don't be shy we won't hurt you" the other one cooed

"She won't but I will" came a voice

The two stallions turned to see the tallest earthpony they have ever seen, War seized one by the head and threw him onto the street whilst the other one fired up his horn and fired a blast of magic, War merely grunted and with one swift movement sliced off his horn. Meanwhile the pegasus lay on the concrete struggling to his feet he watched as the behemoth launched him in the air, recovering the pegasus took flight.

"Fly little bird let's see how far those wings take you" he scoffed drawing Mercy.

his brother Strife's triple barreled revolver, disengaging the safety guard he took aim and fired, a loud bang echoed throughout the city as the pegasus fell his wing mangled by the firearm he crashed into the ground. Returning to the alleyway he saw the mare huddled in a corner

"Are you alright?" he asked sternly

she could only nod in response as he walked away, leaving the unconscious unicorn beside her.

Walking away from the damage he left behind he continued his walk out of the city continuing to receive strange looks from onlookers, reaching the station he watched the locals board the train once it left the station he jumped off the platform and broke into a gallop his hooves burning as he followed the train to the quaint little town, Ponyville.

Welcome to Ponyville (Hell)

War traversed through the landscape with ease, his hooves robed in fire as he left a trail of ashen ground in his wake following the train tracks that leads to his destination, Ponyville

Life was simple in the peaceful town of Ponyville (unless of course you count the number of misadventures that occur now and then) but today the locals will be introduced to an otherworldly being. The locals know of this as Twilight Sparkle has been informed by the Princess Celestia herself to make preparations, as Twilight trotted around town ticking off items in her checklist the citizens continued their daily tasks, though very miffed about the arrival to be the same figure that nearly killed Princess Luna she'd rather not defy her teacher.

Continuing to tick off more items Twilight's ears perked up to the sound of the train.

"C'mon Spike our visitor is here" she called

"alright alright I'm coming" he replied the small drake running as fast as he could on his rather stumpy little legs, hopping on Twilight's back they both made their way to the train station.

Arriving at their destination there was no sign of their guest, scanning the crowd again and again there was no sign even though the visitor is taller than Luna herself deciding to wait a little longer she began to pace around the station for another fifteen minutes, there still was no sign. Until she heard the thundering roar of hoofsteps turning to the source of the noise she saw him, running at an impossible speed for his size he ran between the rails burning the stones and metal, many other spectators watched as the newcomer left a trail of fire, jumping off the rails and landing on the plaform, before casually walking towards town.

"Well he sure knows how to make an entrance" she murmured, though fearful she drew up her courage she galloped after him.

As War finished his little run he finally reached this god-forsaken town taking out Celestia's scroll scanning through the writing he found somewhere to go, the Mayor's office. Walking through the town was very similar to Canterlot. busy but still drawing attention from some onlookers.

"Who's he?" asks a greyish purple pegasus mare

"Whoever he is he's creepy" her identical sister replied"I heard he took down Celestia's Royal Guard by himself even took down Princess Luna herself, I even heard the Elements of Harmony barely even hurt him" watching War walk through town, unbeknownst to him he is being followed, continuing his walk through town and giving cold glares to those who would look him in the eye.

As Twilight neared the Nephilim she couldn't help but cringe at the aura of dread surrounding the figure her sight saw something else a giant bipedal creature wreathed in flame a single edged sword held in its hand as it towered over the large stallion, sensing someone close by War turned around to see a familiar purple mare.

"You!" he sneered his arm already moving to his sheathed blade

"Wait!" she exclaimed "I'm not here to fight!" War growled in response before leering at her his eyes piercing white eyes looking into Twilight's

"I'll take your word for it" he said "Why are you here?"

"I live here! plus Celestia gave me instructions for you upon your arrival" she explained

"Alright" he sighed "Hand them over, before I kill you" holding his hoof outward

Twilight hurriedly pulled a folder out of her saddlebags before levitating them into his waiting hoof, War snatched the papers from her grip before sifting through them his eyes scanning the writing and occasionally rubbing his chin, after a few minutes he handed them back, not realising a tendril of golden light had slithered into his gauntlet.

he walked off looking around he found a tall structure a billboard sat next to it. walking into the building he was greeted by a pair of guards as he walked past he couldn't help but chuckle darkly as he sensed the guards became queasy as he watched them nervously sifting through the papers assigned to him, nodding their approval they motioned for him to follow.

He followed the two guards until he reached a door a panel of gold with the words "Mayor Mare" was carved into the priceless metal, motioning for him to enter he walked through the door shutting behind him.

"Hello Sir what can I help you with" called a voice

"Commissioned by your Princess for community service" he replied scornfully

Walking into the office was a mare tan in color with a grey mane her flank adorned with a bound scroll

"So this is the otherworldly being I've been hearing about, good thing you are here we've got alot of jobs to do" she said her spectacles twinkling in the light "Ah I see you have papers" nodding in response before throwing the wad onto the crammed table she picked them up before examining the contents. after nodding in approval and taking an occasional glance at the Rider she returned the papers to him.

"Looks like everythings in order" she concluded picking up some a key she handed it over to him.

"Your house is just outside next to Sugarcube Corner, work starts tomorrow" she finished off

"What jobs will be assigned?" War asks

"That will come in due time, for now rest and unpack your valuables maybe socialise with the others" she waved off dismissively, War left the office ashamed to be forced to work for these mortals, accepting his shameful punishment. he followed the signs on the street until he came across his new home, a scrappy piece of work with a 'Condemned' sign nailed on the door.

Grumbling he punched the door down in his fury walking into the rank smelling, broken down wreck of a house.

"Subtle" a voice called one too familiar to our Rider

"Vulgrim" War growled turning to face a rather skinny stallion, small in comparison to War the demon merchant seems unaffected by the change, his body thin and bony his eyes emerald green like poison, two pairs of horns sat on his brow a shroud of purple and gold covered the sides of his face, his mouth seemed to lack lips revealing his sharp fangs and small deformed wings bound in bandages sat on his back.

"Ah War it is good to see my favorite customer" he greeted bowing slightly "So this is Oblivion? quite a place eh?"

"What are you doing here demon?" the Rider responded bitterly "aren't you supposed to be elsewhere?"

"I am a merchant Rider I go where I please my only purpose here is to separate these creatures from their coin" he explained "I have taken up residence here for the meantime, I trust this isn't too much of an issue?"

War could only growl in response his hooves pawing at the rotting floorboards readying to charge.

"Looks like some'pony' is in a bad mood" he cackled "forgive me this land is so very interesting, their currency interests me, I've heard the coin here is pure gold" he continued, rubbing his front hooves greedily at the prospect of such a valuable substance being used so casually as currency.

"So I've heard" War grumbled "Do what you want here Demon, but the upstairs belongs to me" walking out the door as he spoke

"Farewell for now Rider" Vulgrim called before closing the door and returning to his own devices.

Walking through the peaceful town was completely unnatural to War's violent life, already having the urge to harm something whether it be living, dead or even inanimate. he did not care he just prayed that something would happen. His prayer answered when a cyan blur crashed into sending him tumbling into the dirt.

"Ha take that" the offender shouted victoriously

Rising from the rubble War was free to let loose his pent up rage, drawing Mercy he fired three shots but missed as the attacker dodged them with ease.

"C'mon is that the best you got?" the pegasus taunted

War only replied by taking out Crossblade he spun before throwing it the spinning edge cutting the air, but alas it missed sending the pegasus into a fit of laughter only for it to be shut off when the blade returned slicing off a single hair off the rainbow maned pegasus.

"Is that enough reason for you to cease?" he asked mockingly catching Crossblade in his hoof

growling she charged her wings flapping madly as she prepared to hit War head on, bracing for impact War drew in the surrounding  rubble, the stones flew over his skin and covered him creating a shell as more stone clung to his body they began to heat up taking up a form like molten lava, taking a defensive stance War prepared for the blow. When Rainbow Dash struck a loud crack was heard  throughout Ponyville, spectators of the battle watched as War absorbed the blow, a large chink was was made in the chest piece of his stone shell, whilst Rainbow Dash lay there unconscious, War's molten armor began to fall of his body leaving him unscathed from the tackle.

"Next time pick your fights more wisely" he quipped before walking away, he turned his head and watched as five other mares ran towards their unconscious friend. Walking back to his home he was greeted by Vulgrim, the demon had already redecorated demonic architecture was something to behold but to War it was normal.

"My, my War you just couldn't resist could you?" Vulgrim scolded mockingly

"Self-defense Demon" he spat "the foolish mare wanted a rematch and a rematch is what she got"

"You know her?" he asked inquisitively "Please, do enlighten me"

"Why so interested in my endeavors demon?" War asked "aren't you going to sell your wares to the public? or is something else on your twisted mind?"

"You hurt me War, and after all I've done for you" he cried in mock sadness

"I'm in no humor for sarcasm demon" he growled

"If it makes you feel any better , I too find it hard to cope with this world" he confessed

"couldn't you leave anytime you wanted?" he asked

"No, ever since I arrived here as well as your arrival the Serpent Holes were shut down for some reason I'm afraid neither of us can return home" he explained whilst rubbing his front leg awkwardly

"So we're stuck in this forsaken world" War sighed

"I couldn't have agreed more" the demon agreed fiddling with his bangles and jewelry as he spoke the two sat in silence as they contemplated their futures

War sat with his face in his hooves unable to cope with being a horse for the rest of his life, his internal frustration was interrupted when a knock was heard at his door. grumbling to himself angrily War swung the door open with such force it made a dent in the wall standing before him was a familiar group of mare the cyan one was covered in bandages whilst the others had grim expressions on his face.

"What do you want?" he asked coldly

"We just want to talk" the purple one said "can we come in?"

"But of course" Vulgrim called

"Woah nelly who was that?" the orange one asked

"That, was Vulgrim" War answered bluntly before walking inside the white and yellow mares were quite squeamish as they saw the interior of the downstairs, they turned their attention to the creature that sat in a scarlet red couch, his front hooves pressed together as if he were discussing business (or he might've just wanted to make a good first impression).

"Now, let's talk business" the demon hissed "Take a seat we have much to discuss"

A friendly meeting

"So what are your names mortals?" Vulgrim asked sitting back in his chair summoning a glass of blood red wine in his hoof.

"My name is Twilight Sparkle personal protegee of Princess Celestia" The purple unicorn waved "Remember me?"

"Yes I know you" War recalled thoughtfully

" Ah'm Applejack I work with my siblings at Sweet Apple Acres, we own the largest apple orchard on Equestria" the orange-stetson wearing mare said

"HIIMPINKIEPIEILIVEINSUGARCUBECORNERANDIMGONNATHROWYOUTHEMOSTAWESOMEWELCOMEPARTYEVA " the pink one screamed "Oh by the way you live right next to us stop by if you can" in a singsong voice

War was surprised she could say all that in one breath as well as the fact that Vulgrim was somehow able to process all that gibberish into proper language

"Rainbow Dash fastest flyer in Equestria" the bandaged cyan mare boasted

"I might have to think about that title" War thought

"Rarity I work at Carousel Boutique I'm Ponyville's designer it's a pleasure to meet you" the white mare announced unconvincingly

"Oh that's Fluttershy you could say that she's a bit scared of strangers but she'll warm up to you eventually" Twilight explained

"Likewise" War said

"so what brings you here? other than to give us your rather ridiculous names" Vulgrim asked, War chuckled at the demon's remark

"We're here to ask you some questions, just some friendly talk" Twilight answered "and I've never seen you around before"

"I arrived before War I am Vulgrim merchant from Hell at your service" the demon announced putting his front hooves together before giving a bow. War grunted disbelieving the demon's false respect for these creatures

"A demon? I thought your kind was just a fairy tale" the purple unicorn exclaimed

"And magical talking equines aren't fairy tales?" Vulgrim countered

"Point taken" Twilight grunted

"Wow Twi lost admitted defeat? that's a keeper" Rainbow dash snickered before getting hit upside that head by Applejack

"Lemme guess your gonna sell us stuff for souls or somethang?" Applejack questioned glaring coldly at RD as she rubbed her head grinning sheepishly.

"Souls are among my chosen forms of payment, but gold is my preferred" Vulgrim answered

War felt something strange like he was being watched, shifting around in his chair he glanced at the windows and saw nothing, unknowingly an amassment of ponies sat at every window. After a short awkward silence Vulgrim finally spoke up.

"So... enlighten me what 'friendly talk' are we talking here?" the demon asked

"Mainly speaking to your friend regarding his punishment, he will start tomorrow, his jobs will be delivered via mail" the purple unicorn answered smartly before continuing to explore the area, taking notes on the demon's abode with a quill and parchment she summoned from thin air.

"You mean that flimsy metal box?" War smirked turning to Vulgrim

"Oh that thing?" Vulgrim nodded "Looked a little boring for my taste decided to put a Serpent Tome there" glancing out the window he clapped his hooves together,  a stone statue fell from a portal above the mailbox crushing it, the splinters made way for their new mailbox a large statue of a hideous serpent was mounted on a pedestal, sitting on a stand underneath the creature's gaping maw sat an innocent little tome poisonous green runes sat along the sides of the pedestal and statue illuminating the light with its toxic green glow.

"All you need to do is place the letter in the serpent's mouth and then it will transfer it into the tome for you, and I don't accept spam mail" the demon informed "anything else?" pouring himself another glass of wine

"Nope" the visitor's blurted out suddenly

"Well that's settled, I think you and your pony friends can leave, I believe our friend here has a big day tomorrow" Vulgrim chuckled earning himself a cold glare from the Rider

Shaking hooves and exchanging thanks the mane six took their leave, leaving the two otherworldly beings alone in their run-down home

"What have we gotten ourselves into?" the demon growled rubbing the bridge of his muzzle as he spoke

"For once I can agree with you demon" the Rider nodded grimly before walking upstairs the wood creaked loudly with each step he took until there was nothing left to hear.

'the voices.... always voices..... torment without end' a voice rasped ,War opened his eyes to see a tower shrouded in ice, sitting on a throne of steel its design sharp and frigid like the landscape it was built upon was an old man short and bony his face wizened by age he wore a robe of black and green a mantle of crow feathers decorated the old man, an old man War had seen before, the Crowfather.

"I helped you once Horseman. Look at me now, how I curse that day. How I curse you" the Old one accused

"Careful Crowfather. I'm not here to put you out of your misery, not yet" War turned to see his beloved brother, Death.

"How am I here" the Red rider thought

"I know why you are here. Your brother the one called War. He's been sent to Oblivion for beginning the End War before its appointed time" the old man growled "Why should I be concerned about his fate?" before turning his back on the Pale Rider

"because you know the truth, your secrets can save him" he answered

the old man cackled "The Council will condemn War, strip him of his power and let him rot in Oblivion......to hide the truth, my secrets cannot save your brother horseman"

"No... but they can help me erase the crime" Death offered but was hesitant in tone

War was shocked even in Oblivion his brother searches for him, to prove his innocence and erase the crime he never committed. For once he felt something within his heart something he never thought would exist in him, Hope.

"Bring mankind back from extinction? Madness" the crone waved off

"If it is madness, who better to show me the way?" Death joked

"should a way exist" the Crowfather continued creating purple energy it formed into an image of a place

"The Tree of Life" the Pale Rider breathed, slowly approaching the portal it was shut off before he could continue.

"Let me Pass" he growled

"Not until you fulfill your end of the bargain" the Old One

"That which you gave me..." he gestured to a glowing amulet "You will take it back"

"I... cannot" Death replied

"You slaughtered their flesh, yet you guard their souls why is that?" moving away from his chair to face Death

"Open the portal" he interjected drawing his scythes then crossing them over each other ignoring his question

Scowling at his response it only seemed to fire up the Crowfathers' rage "You will not pass whilst I live" he declared

Before War could watch his brother engage his own friend old friend, the image became blurry before fading into blackness.

Fight or Flight?

War awoke from his dream to the harmonious tweeting of birds something a little too welcoming for the Rider , grumbling due to his drowsiness he got up and trudged towards the bathroom groggily before dumping himself into the bathtub, the warm water relaxing his tired muscles as quickly as he woke up from his stupor trotting outside he went off to fulfill his punishment.

Walking towards the serpent tome he noticed a rather befuddled pegasus mare, coat grey like a rain cloud paired with a blonde mane on her flank sat a trio of bubbles, watching her shift her head around the serpent tome her wall-eyed expression informing War of how stupid she looked at the moment walking towards her preparing to speak he was interrupted when she picked a letter from her saddlebags and then promptly placing it in the mouth of the serpent before flying off.

Shaking his head he walked over to the statue and flipping open the dusty tome, War watched as writing formed on its pages

Good Morning War

Welcome to your first day of your punishment, as you know some jobs will be posted to you if they're important to the town, this letter contains your first job of the day which is to supervise Ms. Cheerilee and her students for a field trip to the Ghastly Gorge, why I ask for you to do this job is, for the safety of this generation of fillies and colts as the wildlife in that gorge is not one to be taken lightly. I trust you will do your best to protect these children from harm when you are there. that will be your only job for today but more jobs will be expected to be completed after today.

Have a lovely day Mayor Mare

PS. there will be a map provided with this letter of the Ghastly Gorge

scanning through the note War was only able to process one thing, an escort for children. Closing the tome War suddenly felt a searing pain in his left hoof he quelled the urge to scream in pain clutching his hoof the pain grew from searing to numbing, he watched as golden light broke through from the gaps in the gauntlet, he watched as the light streamed forming into a small creature as the light faded War marveled at the new creature that sat in his palm. It was small and lithe its body a dandelion yellow with a scarlet spiky mane its eyes adorned with large eyelashes as well as a pair of antennae curved forwards from its tiny head, large see-through wings were flared out giving the creature its size.

moving his head closer the buglike pony stood up shakily before looking at War.

"Hello" the creature squeaked

War mentally cringed at the pitch of the creature's voice but remained physically stone-like.

"What are you?" he questioned "Where have you come from?"

"Well I'm a Breezie" she replied "I was tasked by Princess Celestia to keep you in check"

'A Watcher?' he thought grimly remembering the shadowy creature that chastised the Rider wherever he went, gritting his teeth when he remembered him betraying the Rider his anger burned away to satisfaction when he crushed the vermin's skull like a freshly laid egg.

"Are you alright?" War looked at the Breezie its small innocent form forbade him from crushing it, turning away his gaze turned towards the rising sun its warmth tingling his fur.

"I'm...fine" he lied before walking away, confused the Breezie followed him

"What's wrong?" the Breezie questioned floating calmly around the stallion's head

"Nothing" he replied bluntly his gaze forward and unmoving ignoring the the Breezie that continued to circle his head. picking up his pace he walked faster until he was a decent distance in front of the winged pygmy pony.

He continued to walk through town until he saw a the schoolhouse he was looking for, slowing down he began to walk at a more casual pace towards the door, already War could here the squeals of excitement from the fillies and colts within the building.

All commotion stopped however when the children saw him in the doorway they watched him survey the room as if looking for something before turning around and walking outside.

"Who is he?" a colt asked

"I heard that's the guy that beat Rainbow Dash in a fight" another child murmured back

"That's impossible, nopony can beat Rainbow Dash!" cried an orange filly

Listening to the spread of rumors surrounding the Rider he couldn't help but smile, already he had become quite the celebrity at this quaint little town.

War's thoughts were interrupted when he saw a dark purple mare talking to the children reminding them of behavior and such before walking turning towards him.

"Ah you must be the extra helper for the day" War nodded in response

"Pleasure to meet you I'm Cheerilee" extending her hoof for a shake, fingers extended from War's gauntlet before returning the gesture to the schoolteacher her face contorted into a gasp earning a chuckle from the Rider.

"I am War" he said simply before withdrawing his hoof.

"There is still an hour before we have to leave" she said "why don't you prepare before we depart"

"I plan to, there are some things I still need to do..." before departing

Walking back to his home he noticed a new face in town a griffin obviously female judging by her build she was talking to the rainbow haired mare and just looking at their body language it was not a friendly conversation, their voices loud enough for War to hear the griffin was harassing Rainbow Dash putting her down about how she couldn't beat a 'stupid stallion wearing fan-boy crap', little did she know that this particular stallion was not in the mood for a fight.

The griffin looked towards the Rider and began following him taunting him and teasing him, it only served to anger him. Ignoring her harsh words he continued the walk home that was until she started increasing the strength of her taunts before she resorted to throwing anything she could get her claws on at the Nephilim.

picking up a brick she hurled it straight at his head and connected, shattering on contact and making him stop abruptly. the spectators around were already anticipating what will happen next and quickly returned to their homes.

"What's the matter loser? afraid of getting dirty?" she taunted before picking up a tomato and tossed it hitting War in the back of the head ruining his hood.

reaching behind his head and scraping off the mess he turned to face his assailant his eyes burning with rage and giving her a merciless glare.

"I'm in no mood for a fight wench go find somebody else to bother" he retorted before turning around and walking away

Gilda growled in frustration she ran across the street towards the rider tearing a wooden plank off a nearby stall as she closed the distance between herself and the stallion swinging it with all her might it smacked against War's head, a painful crunch followed soon afterwards.

Apparently War's head was harder than wood as the plank shattered against his skull the splinters littered his hood along with the remains of natural produce, Gilda's jaw lay agape at how resilient this stallion was before said stallion turned around to glare at the griffin.

War had enough of her taunts and its time for her to reap what she sowed. seizing her wrist he held in her in an iron grip before electricity flared on his smaller hoof a gauntlet equal in size to his left hoof appeared, this was Tremorfist a gauntlet capable of shattering almost anything as if it were glass.

Drawing Tremorfist back he looked into the eyes of his oppressor giving her a cold glare before gut-punching her with so much force she skidded across the ground before slamming into a vegetable stall. looking at the griffin that lay there he proceeded to tear a postbox out of the ground before withdrawing Tremorfist and replacing it with the Abyssal chain, sending out the hook it latched onto Gilda's waist before pulling her towards the Rider, drawing back the postbox like a baseball bat he swung it at the right moment sending her flying towards Cloudsdale.

dropping his improvised weapon War walked away from the carnage he left behind and headed towards the schoolhouse, an angry sneer painted on his once calm visage. the Breezie quivered in fear at the raw power and rage this figure exuded and remained silent, unable to stand up to the Nephilim

War waited patiently outside the schoolhouse until Cheerilee's students began to pour out into the street all of them sharing idle chatter with each other until Cheerilee exited the schoolhouse, the Rider also seemed to notice random adults arriving at the group.

Applejack being one of them as well as that strange wall-eyed pegasus, Rainbow Dash, Thunderlane Cloudchaser and Flitter

"Alright is everypony ready?" she called

"YES" the group responded

After a brief roll-call and plan of what will happen the group set off towards the Everfree forest the children seemed to bunch closer together as soon as they entered as they followed the path War couldn't quite catch why the place was scary to the residents, ignoring it he continued to walk.

Finally reaching the Ghastly gorge the children ran over and looked over the edge

"Whoa" was all they could say

Intrigued War walked over and looked at the gorge, the walls were steep with gigantic holes lining them at the bottom sat a river. looking at the holes that lined the walls of the gorge, War watched as a bird flew through the gorge landing on a root that stretched out from the stone it preened itself before a large serpent lurched out of the hole closest to the root before snapping the avian in its jaws and retreating to the depths of its home.

"So that's a Quarry Eel" he breathed, hearing bickering he turned to see Diamond Tiara and her 'friend' Silver Spoon ganging up on Dinky Hooves ( having a roll with him is quite handy).

"What are ya gonna do ya stupid blank flank" they teased "Run home to mommy?" at this point poor Dinky was in tears slowly backing away from her oppressors wanting to get away from them, not realizing she is on the edge of the gorge as soon as she stepped on thin air she screamed before falling off.

Ditzy Doo watched as he daughter disappear over the edge screaming her daughters' name she dove after her flapping her wings wildly to catch up with her child.

War unable to watch a mother lose her child jumped after her taking a diving position as he plummeted passing the wall-eyed mare pulled up in surprise but realized her mistake tried to follow only to be pulled up by her fellow pegasi.

"I will have stern words with the two of you and your parents" Cheerilee scolded looking coldly at Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon

The Rider called upon his Voidwalker power his hoof glowed blue before he sent a blue orb of energy towards the ground below Dinky, surveying the ground quickly he fired off another projectile on an angled flat rock using the Abyssal Chain he fired it at Dinky pulling himself towards her before holding the filly close falling through the portal.

Dinky waited for Death's cold embrace but it never came opening her eyes slowly, realizing she was flying she looked up to see her savior wondering how he was flying was when she noticed wings of black energy sprouting from his sides, their peaceful flight was interrupted when she saw them, gigantic red eels revealed themselves from their caves their eyes were filled with hunger and their smiles only assuring Dinky that falling was only the beginning and before she knew it her savior broke into a dive.

War knew he needed to escape these beasts and fast diving would keep the Eels from striking them from the air. withdrawing his wings he placed the filly in his hood.

"Hold on little one this is going to get messy" he said before sprinting towards a rock formation, it wasn't a ramp but it would do, picking up a stone he tossed it into one of the caves awakening an eel as he ran jumping off the ramp he fired his abyssal chaim at the beast's chin before swinging up into the air.

A nearby eel saw its would be snack and opened his mouth wide to catch its meal, War brought out Tremorfist and punching the Eel in the snout causing its head to snap sideways firing off his Abyssal chain at the Eel's side before sprinting up the Eel's length before jumping into thin air before landing onto the head of another Eel firing his Abyssal Chain again at the walls of the gorge he pulled himself and Dinky and proceeded to climb up the wall, turning around Dinky screamed as he was welcomed to the sight of an eel's open mouth, tearing off a slab of stone he lodged into the eel's open jaws the creature reeled back in surprise and began to flail wildly.

Firing off two Voidwalker portals the first at the bottom of the gorge the other at the slab of stone in the eel's mouth, jumping off the wall the Rider dove down towards the portal only to be launched into the air before the eel crushed the slab between its powerful jaws it roared and extended itself further from its cave its dripping maw at the ready as it tried to follow its prize.

Dinky and War landed safely thanks to Shadow-flight but the Eel loomed over the both of them it roared in frustration at how elusive his meal was and was tired of chasing them, War too grew tired of running, drawing his sword within his hoof he waited for the beast to strike, the creature roared and dove headfirst onto his prey but missed effectively lodging its snout in the dirt. climbing onto the beast's snout he stabbed it in the eye causing it to shriek in pain before he jumped into the air and decapitating the beast with a mighty swing.

Dinky leaped out of War's shroud and ran frantically calling for her mother looking to see the mailmare separate from the other adults before running towards her daughter pulling her into a tight embrace a heartwarming moment for all, War in turn got claps on the back and thank yous from the adults before walking towards Dinky.

"Are you alright?" he asked

"Yeah" she sniffed "I'm Okay thanks to you"

"Thank you for saving my daughter mister" she sobbed her eyes swollen with tears before pulling him into a hug her tears soaked his shroud but that didn't matter to him, smiling he returned the embrace a strange feeling of peace entered his heart and welcomed it with open arms.

Watching the others return to Ponyville, he stayed back a golden light seeped from his palm.

"Woohoo that was AWESOME" shrieked a squeaky voice "Can we do that again?" turning to the Breezie that sat on his shoulder he chuckled "Maybe, just maybe" before following the others turning to no one in particular he gave a knowing wink.

Free Reign

A simple morning greeted War as he strolled through its peaceful streets, though something was 'unusual' there was no one outside their homes arriving at Twilight's house he knocked and waited but there came no reply, knocking again he waited but yet again no reply, the once bustling town of Ponyville was now as desolate as a ghost town visiting house to house there were no signs of life anywhere.

Searching his equipment he pulled out a mask, terrifying in appearance it seemed to fit the Rider perfectly, known as the Mask of Shadows this face mask allows its wearer to see into the Shadow Realm a place where those who walk in the light shall never gaze upon, the mask glowed as War's vision turned orange hidden objects became solid and unseen creatures became seen as black bug like ponies walked amongst the streets hidden in plain sight, their poison green eyes scowled at him only for War to return the gesture.

"What are these...things?" the Red Rider asked himself before continuing to search the town.

'If these things are here where are the rest of the citizens?' War thought before a familiar cyan blur rushed towards him before stopping inches away, it was Rainbow Dash

"Hey... um War?" she asked hesitantly "Have you seen anypony around? I mean there doesn't seem to be much stuff goin' on around, its so quiet and what's with the mask?"

"Humph" was his only reply, eyes more focused on the bug-like ponies beginning to converge on him from all sides hisses and spitting began to fill War's equine ears as their horns began to glow a poisonous green.

"Move" he ordered gripping ChaosEater in his hoof he swung his blade around him in a wide circle, Rainbow Dash's eyes widened as several headless changelings fell to the ground, green blood pooled around their bodies.

"WHAT THE BUCK WAS THAT" Rainbow screamed her face becoming sickly green at the gruesome scene War left behind "Wait! those are.......changelings?"

"So that's what they're called" he muttered

Rainbow watched as hundreds, no thousands of changelings revealed themselves their onyx black bodies and emerald green orbs filled her sight

"Go alert your princess, there are more in the town" he ordered

"What about the others? shouldn't we find them first" the cyan mare questioned

"No, time is of the essence now GO!" he restated angrily

Not wanting to incur this stallions' wrath further Rainbow Dash fled the scene a rainbow trail followed her as she sped towards Canterlot, War watched as she left his gaze now turned to the amassed creatures before him. War watched as several armored changelings cleared a path towards him a tall female changeling stood with them judging from her physical differences as well as the crown upon her head, she was their leader.

"Who are you?" the swordsman questioned his blade pointed at the queen

"I am Chrysalis, Queen of the Changelings and you have just slain six of my children" she hissed menacingly

"Your children's safety does not concern me Chrysalis" he mused "I'm certain you can make do with a few less numbers"

"Ha you think you can defeat me? you are outnumbered you cannot possibly defeat my entire horde by yourself, surrender and I will spare your life I might even make you my personal guard" she offered

"Bribery is a coward's tool" War spat "If I am to die by your children, then so be it" emphasizing his point by standing on his hind legs before holding his blade in a one two handed stance.

"Then die fighting" she shouted "Feast my children" the horde hissed and screeched in approval as they surged towards him

Swinging his blade into a backhanded grip War plunged it into the earth blades erupting from the earth as the first wave of changelings closed in.

Rainbow Dash's wings flapped rapidly as she sped towards Canterlot she had to warn the princesses for all she knew the stallion would be dead, in a field of corpses, spying Princess in the throne room she let out bursts of speed before slamming into the glass.

Princess Celestia watched as Rainbow Dash smashed into the hard marble floor, the princess rushed over to the speedster her eyes spinning as she tried to speak

"Invasion, W-War, Help, Changelings, Ponyville" was all she could mutter before dropping unconscious

Deciphering her words, Celestia summoned a quill and parchment scribbling frantically she levitated it over to a nearby guard

"Send this to the Barracks, Ponyville is being invaded" she ordered

Saluting the armor-clad stallion rushed out of the throne room leaving Celestia alone to her thoughts

"This is not good" she murmured "I hope our friend is holding out well, knowing him when he first arrived this will be a massacre"

Oh how right she was.

War tore through the waves of changelings that rushed at him, his scarlet shrouded stained green and his armor splattered with blood as he hacked, slashed and cut through the never-ending hordes of changelings. Fire and debris littered the battlefield as changelings were flung everywhere.

War knew he could not last forever, and already he could feel his strength fading as blasts of magic impacted his heavy armor as he butchered them like pigs. Chrysalis for her part was screaming in outrage, countless numbers of her children lay on the cobblestones as severed bodies and limbs as well as gallons worth of changeling blood pooled around the Nephilim.

Reaching behind his back he drew a large scythe demonic in design it was known as Harvester, swinging the scythe with grace and power he swung the cruel blade, bright blue orbs rose from the bodies of its victims before floating into the horseman's glove throwing the scythe it spun in midair grinding the insects into meal. the Harvester returning to him  switching to Tremorfist he began to smash the earth with all his might, massive shock waves of force disorienting the changelings, only for them to fly into the air bombarding the horseman with their magic.

In an instant War began to retaliate to their ranged attacks with the help of  Mercy the large pistol ripping chunks of flesh and chitin from the airborne changelings, their bodies falling to the ground like rain, but as more and more of them took the place of the fallen the bombardment of missiles was too much for the horseman to handle, falling to his haunches he shook off the blows but exhaustion and injuries began to their hold over him, blood flowed freely from his wound his armor hung loosely from his body, his shroud tattered his armor shredded he lay amongst the rubble weak and feeble.

"Impressive little colt, but your strength has failed you" the changeling queen scoffed, charging her horn she let forth a powerful beam of poison green energy the column engulfed the rider before he could even scream.

Chariots packed with armored guards landed on the outskirts of Ponyville picking up their armaments they took up formation before entering Ponyville, Rainbow Dash however was assigned to help locate the missing citizens as they scouted around the town, visiting each house and every possible area.

A large crater greeted the sight of Celestia's guards as they entered the square, taking up a phalanx formation they awaited orders from their commanding officer, none other than Princess Luna herself clad in dark blue and silver battle regalia she stood at the front line her gaze determined and spiteful towards the remaining changelings that stood opposite the crater.

"Stand down Queen Chrysalis, otherwise we shall use necessary force to subdue you and your children" Luna declared

"Never!" she screeched "After what your kind did to us we shall never forgive you. My children starved in the Badlands whilst you and your sister did NOTHING to assist out plight, reap what you have sown Luna"

"You brought that fate upon yourself Chrysalis, invading our country during a time of peace" she responded "A wedding was ruined because of you!"

"My children starved before that stupid wedding" she replied venomously "We were desperate for food, and yet you deny us a necessity to life? for that you will suffer"

Millions of Changelings revealed themselves, bloodthirsty and hungry for vengeance the new arrivals began to charge their horns before unleashing a rain of green.

"Royal Guard!" Luna commanded "Subdue Queen Chrysalis use lethal force if necessary"

The Guards let out a loud bang as they clashed their spears against their shields before advancing in a testudo formation their large shields absorbing their magical attacks as hordes of the bug-like ponies swarmed the guards they changed formation, forming a wall of shields as they came into contact.

War lay under layers of rubble and earth as he struggled to his hooves his eyes burning with rage and hatred for both the ponies and changleings, his blade's edge glowed bright orange as he held it within his grasp, looking up at the surface he watched as the battle above took a turn for the worse, though Celestia's guards were well trained they were swarmed and destroyed by sheer numbers of changelings.

War's gauntlet glowed with golden light, his 'master' appeared before him.

"You must keep fighting War" she encouraged

"How? Their numbers are too much this form restricts me" he grumbled slumping against the stone

"How would your family feel? would you let your brothers and sister mock you for losing to these.......things?" she goaded a risky choice of words one would say.

War growled in a dog like way before rising to his feet his rage giving off a violent red glow.

"Go get em big guy" she squeaked casting a bolt of energy striking his gauntlet"By the power invested in me I give you the power needed to end this fight, go forth rider and show them how a horseman does his job!"

His form began to glow his height increasing, no longer restricted to a quadrupedal form he returned to the bipedal nightmare all of Creation learned to fear, the Red Rider now in free reign.

Drawing to his full height the Rider let loose a primal roar, leaping out of the crater he crushed those that dare stand in his way, all conflict ceased when they saw him, an aura of dread and fear emanated from the Nephilim as he readied his sword. Luna's eyes widened in fear, knowing that he is no longer restrained she called out a new order.

"New Orders" she bellowed "Subdue the biped at all costs, no restrictions"

Even Chrysalis trembled at the emotions she was absorbing from the Rider, this thing was powerful and letting it loose will yield bad results for the both of them

"My children, destroy the ape" she hissed "feast upon him, and only then can we take down the Royal Guard"

War marvelled at their sudden alliance, both changelings and ponies surrounded the Rider their weapons and magic at the ready but the Nephilim had already prepared for this, red energy began to leak from his body. the violent aura of his body began to strengthen, all of Equestria felt a powerful surge of violent power, Celestia herself felt it her eyes filled with fear as she realized the situation at hand, The Red Demon awakens.

Let The Slaughter Begin

One Nephilim Two Armies

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Ancient History

War walked through Ponyville towards the Golden Oaks Library, but War was not visiting the library to indulge in cheesy fictions what really intrigued War were the Elements of Harmony, powerful artefacts that seemed too powerful to be kept in the possession of such 'primitive' creatures,

Walking into the library War's bulky frame and bitter scowl gave a clear expression to passers by that this was important.

"Twilight!" A voice shouted from upstairs

Twilight Sparkle for her part was submerged in piles upon piles of books, the powers the Nephilim possessed intrigued Twilight and she yearned to learn more about him and the world he comes from, her studies interrupted by her assistant Spike.

Growling in frustration the young unicorn reluctantly dragged her drowsy form downstairs before slumping into a couch not noticing the large stallion browsing her collection of books his large armored hoof easily grasping the leather bound tomes as he flipped between the pages quickly, all whilst Twilight drowsily sipped from a glass of orange juice her interest focused on the fluids' journey from the glass to her mouth through a long crazy straw, a gift from her ecstatic pink friend.

"Um Twilight?" Spike called before waving his hand in front of her face

"What Spike?" she slurred tiredly "Can't you see I'm busy?"

"Um yeah....War's here" he explained glancing over at the stallion who was proceeding to read a Daring Do novel.

Snapping awake Twilight rushed upstairs before returning with a several pieces of parchment, an ink well and a quill. War was surprised at the sudden reaction returning the novel to its place he turned to see the young unicorn staring at him her couch set up and ready for note taking.

"Hello War" she greeted in a rushed tone he swore he could see her jumping so quickly she looked like she was hovering her eyes wide with excitement her quill and ink floating beside her as well as parchment "There are some things I'd like to learn from you" she explained "Can you PLEASE tell me about yourself and where you're from?"

"No" he replied before pausing briefly "Not unless you share with me all your information on the Elements of Harmony"

"It's a deal" she agreed before sitting herself down her quill and parchment at the ready, sighing to himself the Red Rider took a seat next to Twilight.

"Listen closely" he said "This tale is a long one"

Throughout the history of the cosmos, the Creator has tried time and time again to bring balance to the universe, but this proved impossible two conflicting factions the Angels and Demons have ravaged worlds in their never ending attempts to end each others' existence and control over the universe. the Charred Council devised a plan to end the needless destruction of entire worlds.

"Who are the Charred Council?" Twilight asked

"If you didn't interrupt me then I would've told you" the Nephilim growled

The Charred Council is divided into 3 members each representing the voices of judgement: the accuser, the sympathizer and the reasoner created a truce between the two opposing forces preventing them from fighting directly, however this involved the creation of the Third Kingdom, the kingdom of mankind

"You mean humans?" Twilight corrected "but why is humankind involved in this?"

As neither side could not fight directly the races are able to influence the humans through religions, as time goes on the people influenced adds on to the power and numbers each faction gain, in the end Earth will become the final battleground for the war to end all wars.

"How are you apart of this?" she asked

My kind is one of the oldest in known history, I am Nephilim a race born before the great Archangels we were the first warriors of the Creator, but my kin was bloodthirsty and primitive riding across the universe slaughtering  and was cast out of the light we traveled across the cosmos unable to find a world to call our own, that was until the pact was made the Creator made a world known as Eden for mankind. Absalom our leader led our brothers and sisters towards Eden. this involved the slaughter of its intended inhabitants, but my siblings and I stood against them. granted immense of power by the Charred Council we slew our own people wiping them off the face of existence, since then we have become the enforcers of the Charred Council's will.

Twilight had finished taking down notes word for word as the stallion lectured her about the world he came from its history, the creatures, the worlds that exist and his siblings.

"Wow... your world seems so interesting" she breathed her mind flummoxed from the amount of time she used her levitation spell "Do you know magic? I mean I've seen you use some abilities Equestria has never seen before, maybe you could teach me?"

War shook his head "the magic I use is not of this world and stems from a form of energy known as 'wrath', a powerful magical resource born from the combination of demonic and angelic power left over from previous clashes between the two factions".

"What other types of magic are there?" Twilight asked

"There are many forms of magic in my world but the most common types are elemental based, though the darker forms are also used commonly amongst the undead and the demons, necromancy and other dark arts".

Twilight's pen dropped from the mention of Necromancy, also known as dark or black magic it harnesses the ability to control darkness, the mind and even, the dead. Such power is outlawed in Equestria but War's explanation explains states that it is used very commonly

"Are you alright?" War asked looking at the now pale unicorn "You look like you've seen a ghost"

"Ummm.... hehe yeah I'm alright" she chuckled unconvincingly

"Is there anything else you wish to learn?" the Nephilim asked

"No, that'll be enough for me" the unicorn answered quickly

"You have yet to tell me about the Elements of Harmony" he reminded the young unicorn

"Oh, sorry about that" fidgeting in her couch before taking a deep breath

The Elements of Harmony were ancient artefacts discovered by Princess Celestia they consisted of six main elements: Laughter, Honesty, Generosity, Loyalty, Kindness and Magic. These elements are used as a last resort tool against the foes of Equestria. It was used to defeat Equestria's enemies time and time again, but each use has a different effect on the opponent, for example using it on Discord the Spirit of Chaos turned him to stone it was used the Princess' own sister to banish her to the moon for 1000 years.

"Is there an image of the elements you could show me?" before sweeping his hoof across the vast array of books within the library, Twilight nodded, using her magic she lifted an array of books from a section of the shelves before scanning through the titles before finally finding the tome she was looking for, opening the book before flipping the book to face the Horseman, six large ornate battle crowns each with a gem embedded into the brow.

"this is an image of one of the older forms of the Elements, though it doesn't look anything like the ones we have"

War's eyes widened "Impossible" he breathed seizing the book from her grasp before looking at the book staring at the image before him.

"Is something wrong?" Twilight asked a worried expression on her face

"Your Elements of Harmony are no mere artefacts" before slamming the book shut "They are a weapon"

"What do you mean? well, yes we have used them to fight off powerful enemies" she continued but was interrupted

"You don't understand, these artefacts are not from this world, these were made by the Angels of heaven" before showing her the page again "The angels called it the 'Holy Grail' it was a siege weapon a large mortar style cannon the gems within its chalice design contains something powerful that is until the angels discovered that it had gained a conscience, the being within began to exert immense power inducing heavy casualties on both sides, such power had to be either destroyed or contained, the Council cast the chalice into a place where none will find it, and here it is the remains of a siege weapon of destruction".

"If something 'lives' within the Elements of Harmony how is it not harming us?" Twilight questioned "wouldn't it destroy us too?"

"I believe the spirit within the Elements has been severely weakened, its form separated into the jewelry you have grafted its gems into" he theorized "Or perhaps it considers you an angel, your race is a peaceful one something all angels strive or perhaps it only performs judgement upon the users' whim, some event in this world's history might have changed the being within".

"I can send a letter to the Princess if you would like" the purple unicorn offered

"That would be ideal, learning more about the creation of your Elements will help solve an ancient mystery" the Rider surmised

After a few moments silence both parties trying to process this new information, decided it was time to leave War left the library and already it was midday the sun at its highest point, a bright light appeared before fading revealing his 'companion' the breezie floated on front of him before speaking.

"You must remember that I'm in charge of the both of us here" the breezie reminded the Rider "The Princess will be furious if she knows that you aren't being cooperative"

"You may have 'immunity' from me creature, but you do not control me!" War spat before walking away "I have been the lap dog for a higher power for too long"

The stallion was right even if the the breezie had immunity, she couldn't muster the aggression or power to control him. unable to cope she returned within the stallion's demonic gauntlet.

"By the nine circles of hell, what else is this world hiding" he muttered continuing his trek through the busy streets of Ponyville as the day burned away into night time, the moon rising over the horizon signalling the time for sleep but tonight is a sleepless one, dark shapes hover over the houses of Ponyville, their bright green eyes illuminated the dark as they scouted the area. War on his part felt a strange sense of foreboding, something was watching him. Unfortunately he let it pass as he made his way home before falling into a dreamless sleep.