Bravery, in a time of Despair

They were still fighting, 3 years after the incident. Star felt his hooves sink into the snow as the galloped towards the Northern Mountains. He could hear the creatures behind him, breathing their bones and armor clanking in the falling night. When he heard that the Princesses armies were destroyed and Equestria’s leaders we captured he simply couldn’t sit back and enjoy the show. So he stole from the Canterlot barracks and marched towards the battlefield with no training in combat at all.

But maybe you should hear the events leading up to this point? After Twilight discovered a spell for rising heros in the ancient spell book, They foolishly enacted the magic. In the end only making things worse. The hero they expected had changed sides long ago and together he joined Kinmto the Unicorn behind this war, Captured the 5 elements of Harmony. The battle in the northern mountains was an attempt to retrieve them. But it only made things worse. Star drew his sword, clamping his jaw down on it’s hilt and rushing a skellington warrior stabbing the sword through it’s hollow bones he flicked his head upwards, wrenching the sword and the things head free. Galloping past the bodies of fallen ponies and skellington beasts alike Star saw his target.

The mountain stood at around two thousand feet tall and took 4 days to scale. At the very top a burning black fortress stood out in the white snow covered landscape. Looking up towards the massive structure made Star feel nauseous not only were the 3 Alicorn Princesses trapped inside, but also the 6 elements of harmony.

An arrow whized past Star’s ear, and he looked over to see skellington ice archers. Trusting the gift Discord gave him, he rolled to the side. Combat maneuvers filling his head Sword in mouth he rushed the archers as they reloaded, dodging more arrows and leaping into the air, Bringing his sword down onto the first archers head. The other came at him with a sword made of black. More combat moves came to mind and Star blocked the strike, Pushing the creature back with a giant shove, he brought the sword into its head. Returning it into a lump of bones.

“Do not worry Princesses, I’m coming for you” Sheathing the sword he looked up at the fortress feeling Discords gift release his movements. Star galloped into the fort, Determination and perseverance becoming his allies.

Further and further he delved into the halls of black that glew quietly with golden torch light. Until he found what he was looking for. Killing the gaurd he took the keys and trotted down into the dungeon.

“Your Highnesses!” Star called as he came down into a long dark hallway. No light from the skies could be seen, and the torches on the walls were long since extinguished. the dungeon smelt like a sewer of rot and decay, But bravely star checked each cage.

“Over here!” A very broken voice called, barely reaching his ears. Star trotted up to the cage and looked at the three alicorns. They looked pathetic their armor torn and their spirits broken. But as he opened the cage, they each were filled with hope

“Where are the Elements?” He asked as the three mares stood to full height.

“Somewhere down the hall on the left side, You should find them easily” The white mare with her multicolored mane sparkling in the dim light

“You came with a army i presume?” A black mare asked, her mane reflecting the night sky.

“Just me your highnesses, However i do come with Aid, Discord has lent me amulets that will strengthen your magic. This is the reason for my tardiness to which i apologize” Star pulled 3 amulets with a symbol that corresponded to each mares cutie marks placing each over the correct pony’s head.

Once the amulet was around the princesses neck’s they glowed and the 3 mares stood a little taller, and seemed to radiate power. Star took off down the hall, soon coming to the cell which held the 5 elements. Unlocking the doors he gave them gifts from Discord and lead the way out of the dungeon.

“We can’t leave yet! We haven't beaten Kinmto” The element of Loyalty stopped him once they exited the dungeon entrance.

“I did not come all this way to see you fail at this quest. You must escape with me now or all is lost.” Star begged them, his voice growing urgent.

“Equestria is without unity, and if i do not return with you all civil wars will grow even more prominent. We cannot delay your safe return, Also you lack the power to take Kinmto even with these gifts from discord it took me days to figure out how to use it properly.” He explained, holding his amulet in his hoof. For the first time in days he really examined it, The silver necklace was strung up by a small string. It was in the shape of a sword, and the string ran through the pommel of the sword.

“You said Equestria is without unity? Who has taken charge in our absence?” Luna stepped forward, questioning him with her stare.

“Discord was the only creature with enough magic power to raise the sun and moon. He has taken to the task while prince blueblood is holding all the political meetings. However most nobles agree he should not be on the throne and are planning an uprising” Star motioned to the nearest door. His message was clear, They had to leave. Each of them nodded understandingly and the took to a steady gallop. Amulets lending them strength to their limbs

“Princesses, you must take to the sky and arrive before us. With your presence in the throne rooms all will begin to resolve itself.” Luna and Celestia nodded

“I’m staying with you the entire way” Twilight said, Having no objections star nodded in return as Luna and Celestia took to the sky, gaining speed in a flash.

Star looked back at the broken looking ponies behind him. It would take a while to reach the Crystal Empire.