The Return of Darchadas

Deep beneath the Everfree Forest lies the eternal prison of Tarterus. Guarded by Cerberus and magic as ancient as the the Everfree I silently wait. Even stripped of my power and imprisoned I could still watch the events of the outside world. At first it was to watch the ones who had betrayed me, but by my 1,000 year of imprisonment it was to keep my sanity. Sadly even this could not last, soit was that i entered a long sleep, ever present of the magic of the world. Days turned to years, years to decades, decades to centuries and so on until 10,000 years had passed from my first year. I sensed what became of Princess Luna and my heart ached for she was but a child. It was her sister Princess Celestia that drew my anger for her ignorance. Sadly I could due nothing and simply waited.

As time passed i felt my prison grow weaker and weaker. It wasn't until i felt Luna's return and the appearance of new power in the form of 6 that my power slowly began to return and awaken my sleeping form. Though formidable it was nowhere close enough for me to escape, and so i waited and watched as this new power the so called Elements of Harmony bearers grew. I learned a great deal from their first victory against Luna. Once used by the bearers my prison grew weak for a time, and never regained its full power. I saw them hold victory against first Discord, annoying creature, and finally Tirek. However neither of these events proved strong enough to fully release me no, that came by the hoof of Celestia and her new pawn.

Some how Celestia had managed to create another of her kind,but in doing so had consumed a large amount of her magic. Through out the time from Luna to Tirek i had managed to regain 1/10 of my power and as soon as Celestia was asleep from her ordeal i quickly sent my magic attacking the chains binding me. The chains shattered as if they were non-existent and for the first time in millenniums I stood from my throne and began to walk towards the gate. Deciding to go with a non direct method i used my magic to scan the gate for any cracks in its magic web. Within 30 minutes I found the strangest sight. While most of the magic of the gate held strong there was a large section that seemed to have died out centuries ago. Deciding not to think about i rushed my magic into the dead zone and began corrupting the priority of the rest. It did not take long for the door to open and i came face to face, to face, to face with the Hell hound Cerberus. On instinct i sent my magic towards Cerberus sending her back a few feet,

but otherwise unscathed. Trying a new tactic i used my magic to probe her mind looking for a certain part of her mind. After a secound i found what I was looking for, the zone of a dog that separates friend from foe. I simply altered how i was seen, sadly i didn't count on Cerberus jumping towards me. I was pinned down, for a few minutes until i felt something warm and slimy touch my head.

"Cerberus stop licking me you overgrown mutt!" I tried to yell at her. Needless to say i was ignored until I pushed her away and stood up. As i scratched Cerberus head my mind started to wander towards what to do. " Should I leave them to their life, strike back as soon as possible, or hide and regain my strength?" these thoughts scattered through my mind until i stopped petting Cerberus, She was not happy and started to rub her head against my hand for attention. I ignored her and walked towards what I hoped would be the exit. Once i reached the opening to the cave I looked noticed that Cerberus had followed me out. "Sorry girl you have to stay here for now," I said, "can't have them getting suspicious". Cerberus whimpered once, rubbed against my hand again and started walking back into the cave.

As i turned towards a large mountain i noticed a city hanging from it side, simply clinging to the mountain side. I don't know why, but this caused my anger to rise. The shadows sensing my anger began to quickly move around my form distorted it until only my eyes were visible, but any creature that saw me knew instinctively that they would be doomed to look within my eyes. As i stood there I began I rasped to the world "All fear, for the *Void Keeper Darchadas* has returned," Even as low as it was said a shudder passed through the world of mortals, and immortals alike.

Far from the Everfree Forest at the city of Canterlot a noise could be heard coming from the castle. Within the castle a beautiful dark blue Alicorn, with a swirling mane and tail full of stars rushed through the halls pushing ponies aside on her way towards the throne room. "***Sister what was that[/b?" she asked to her sister upon the throne.*

Upon the throne sat another beautiful Alicorn, but this one had bright white fur with a swirling rainbow mane and tail. "I do not know Luna, and that is what worries me," Celestia answered her sister. "I fear something dark has been unleashed upon my dear ponies,"

Luna just looked at her sister for a few minutes before saying, "With Tirek defeated what could possibly threaten ponykind?"

"That is what we shall have to find out, but first we must gather the bearers and our family," said Celestia as her horn glowed golden and a paper and pen appeared in front of her. *"Dearest Twilight"*