The Return of Darchadas

After greetings were exchanged they all quickly took their seats. For the first few minutes they discussed how everypony was.  After the pleasantries were finished they began to discuss what happened in the forest. Fluttershy began her story from when she heard a knock at the door till twilight arrived. While listening Celestia had been drinking tea, but upon the description of the creature she slowly placed the cup down. The only one who took notice was Luna. Upon the conclusion of the tale, by Twilight, Luna turned to her sister and noticed that Celestia had slightly wide eyes and her face had paled.

"Sister is there something wrong?" Luna asked.

Celestia quickly hid her expression from the others and turned towards Luna, "The day i feared above all has happened" she said before standing up and motioning for everyone to follow. They made their way to Celestia's private chamber. Once she was sure the door was locked Celestia encased a self portrait in magic and slowly began to vanish, leaving behind a tunnel downward. When they reached the bottom torches all around magically lit themselves displaying the ancient room for all to see. On one side was a map of all of Equis from ancient times that displayed everything from the kingdoms to the continent itself. On the opposite wall were pictures of many of the rulers of each kingdom, even Chrysalis, Luna, Celestia, and every god-like being. There was even one of Discord strangely at at the end of the wall. At the back of the room sat perhaps the most magnificent throne ever made. It sat two steps higher than the floor, with gold dog statues to the side. The throne itself was a pure black crystal, that had never been seen before. It looked to have been formed from a single piece of crystal, but also that it grew from the ground below it.

Celestia looked around the room with hatred before turning to the others and said "Welcome to the founding room of Mundus,". Upon the last word Celestia walked towards the pictures and began calling the names, "Discord, Zaxes, Pyrite, Selene, Celestia, Luna,". After each name was said their painting would glow and image would appear in front of them, except for Celestia, Luna who were already there, and Discord who upon mention appeared. With shock on their plainly seen the main 6, Cadence, and Shining Armor turned to look at Discord, Luna, and Celestia. Twilight being who she is, looked at her mentor.

"What is this room? What is Mundus? Who are they? What magic does the painting have?" Twilight asked quickly.

"All in due time Twilight," Celestia replied before turning towards the images. "It has been a long time since i have seen you Zaxes the gryphon lord" The mentioned gryphon has snow white fur, long sharp talons, and black eyes. Zaxes simply shrugged at Celestia. "Pyrite king of the dragons," A small scale of the dragon was shown with black shining scales. He simply nodded his head. "And Selene, mother of all wolves,".

The silver furred wolf looked towards Celestia then at the others and back again before replying. "Why have we been called Celestia?"

Celestia looked at each of the rulers before simply saying "He has returned,". This caused all 4 that did not know to immediately raise their heads towards the throne with what was assumed fear. "The meeting has been called for tonight, all must attend as set by the Binding,".

Zaxes was the first to reply, "We shall be there before the moons rise,". With that the three images slowly faded leaving Discord Celestia to answer questions.

Luna not understanding her sisters attitude wen up to her, "Tia why so afraid surely the return is a time for celebration, he has been missing for so long,".

Celestia looked at Discord then her sister "Let us discuss this in a better location,". She then started up the stairs leading them all to the throne room.

Once they reached the throne room Celestia turned to look at everypony, "What I am going to share has been the most guarded secret since Equestria was formed," she began. "What I say can not leave this room unless discussed with one of the 6 rulers, am i understood?" Everypony except Luna and Celestia nodded their heads. "It all started Millenniums ago, long before even myself, or Discord formed,"