The Reign Of Blood vs Drago

In the Everfree forest, stood a ruined castle. The outside of it looked decrepit, the stone walls overgrown with vines and moss, the large gash in front of the castle, baring entrance, except by crossing an old rickety bridge, the once stained glass windows, shattered in places, leaking sunlight into the castle. But, strangely enough, the draw bridge to the castle looked almost new, the wood clearly meant to last. The inside also looked untouched by age. The curtains, which should've been covered in dust from years of neglect, didn't have a speck on them. The armor and weapons were all still gleaming, as if they had just been polished. Even the thrones, one with a moon symbol, one with a sun symbol, looked as if the owners had just left a couple days ago, and the seats eagerly awaited their master's returns. Some people call this place, the Palace of the Pony Sisters. A rightly title, since the rulers of this land, Princesses Celestia and Luna, used to rule from here. That is, before the Nightmare Moon incident. Then the castle had been left behind, simply standing there, waiting until it is needed once again.

Suddenly, an arcane portal appeared in the middle of the inner castle. The dark vortex pulsed with arcane energy, threatening to take the carefully woven magic of Equestria and throw it all out of balance. If one were to look at the portal from the entryway, it would appear to be the Eye of Sauron, staring them down. A figure stepped through the portal, and landed on the hard stone floor without making a single sound. The portal snapped shut, leaving behind the bipedal figure, who looked around the castle. His face was concealed by the hood of his coat, which was a black cloak with a red cloud pattern, going all the way from the front to the back. Underneath that, was a vest and pants that looked like Albert Wesker's from Resident Evil 5. He was armed, made obvious by the massive katana strapped to his side. The katana was about 2ft long, and the sheath was covered in a red, black, and gold pattern, that seemed to pulsate with power.

The being know as Drago, activated his enhanced hearing and eye sight, checking the surroundings for anything unusual. He was pretty sure no one had sensed his arrival, he had gone to from universes using that magic, and was an expert at keeping it hidden. Only three people in the Multiverse could have detected that portal, and Drago was the only one in this universe. However, even so, Drago had kept his guard up, When he arrived, he had sensed something, strange, about this Equestria. Most Equestria's he went to felt calm, peaceful, and not a hint of darkness was in them. However, this one felt like it was hiding a dark secret, and that secret was just waiting for the day it could get out.

Drago decided to move out, but stayed alert for anything out of the oridinary. He has lived a long time, and most likely will live even longer, because of how cautious he was. He hardly trusted anyone, and those he did trust, only a little bit. Through his travels, he had learned not to trust in anyone or anything too much, it could get you killed. He made it to the break in the earth, but kept walking. When he was on the edge of the gash, he put a bit of magic into his feet, float walking over the entire whole. He made it to the other side, and kept his steady pace. He knew where he was going, he had done this dance a thousand times. He would go to Fluttershy's house, ask her to take him to Twilight, and then observe the situation from her house. Most likely convince her to call the Princesses to her house, including Candance, if that was where this world's timeline was.

All the way to the cottage, Drago encountered little, to no resistance. This wasn't because he knew his way, it was because of his aura. Ever since Drago had become an expert on all things arcane, he had learned that every living being, magical or not, had an aura. Magical beings could harness this aura, and shift it so that it took on the feeling they wanted it to. It could be benevolent, tyrannical, or neutral, and the more powerful you were, the less of your aura you had to exert. Drago knew that he would've faced opposition in the Everfree, so he let out a miniscule amount of his aura. That amount was still enough to tell all of the hydras, cocaktrices, manticores, and timberwolves, one thing, "This is an Apex Predator. If you value your lives, you will run away." However, thanks to decades of practice, Drago was able to send that message without any of the Princesses being the wiser.

As such, he made good time through the Everfree, and soon came upon, the small town of Ponyville. He instantly made a B-Line for Fluttershy's house, wanting to get it over with as soon as possible. But, even as he walked towards the normally peaceful mare's house, he still felt that same sense of dread. It was almost like- but it can't be that, right?

He abandoned this train of thought when he arrived at Fluttershy's house, and knocked on the door. He caught some movement in the curtains out of the corner of his eye. He smiled, he knew how he would play this. The door squeaked open, and he saw the familiar mass of pink that was Fluttershy's mane, "H-h-hello?"

Drago knelt down so his eyes were level with the mare and smiled, making sure to retract his canines to appear less threatening, " Hello there, my name is Drago, and I am new around here. Purhaps you could show me into town, Ms....?"

She eased the door open, apparently liking to his calm demeanor, "Fl-Flut-t-ter-shy, and I-I- would be happy to s-s-show you around, Mr....?"

Drago stood up and bowed slightly," Drago, my dear mare." She went inside for a bit, making sure her animals knew she would be gone.

After about five minutes, she stepped out the door," O-K, let's go, at l-l-least if you want to." Drago smiled again, as the two of them walked towards Ponyville. She still had the same innocent look and sound, but she still felt, off.

Soon, they were inside of Ponyville, "Excuse me, Fluttershy, but what is that tree there in the middle of town?" Drago questioned.

Of course he knew what it was, but it was better to keep up the charade for now. "Oh, that's Princess Twilight Sparkle's house, it's also a public library. Would you like to meet her?" Fluttershy asked. Judging by the fact that she was using full sentences around him, he guessed she trusted him a little more.

Which was more than he could say for the other ponies, who were all staring at him. He didn't care, whatever they said didn't matter to- 'Aw, was wondering when she would show up.' As he had this thought, Drago spun on his heel, facing directly behind him. With his right hand out, palm up.

Right before Rainbow Dash hit Drago, she stopped in mid air, forward momentum completely gone. "Hello there, and how are you this fine morning Ms....?"

Dash backed up, still hovering in the air as she looked towards Drago's outstretched palm," Rainbow Dash, and how did you do that?!"

Drago placed his arm and back at his side, "It is said that even a calming stream can stop a raging river. And how's about this Ms. Dash, if you come by after I have rested and meet with Princess Sparkle, I'll teach you how to go faster than you already are?"

Rainbow got right up in Drago's face," Hah! Yeah right! I'm already the fastest flyer in all of Equestria!"

"Oh is that so?" Drago said as he appeared behind her and placed a hand on her shoulder.

Rainbow shot up into the air, looking at the spot where Drago just was, but seeing nothing," Huh, wh-"

"That Ms. Dash was an 'after image' if you are able to move fast enough, you can leave a sort of clone behind. That clone will disappear sure, but it will fool your enemies for a bit. I can teach you how to do this later if you would like?"

Rainbow Dash seemed ecstatic," Not even the Wonderbolts can go that fast! You bet I'll come by later, uhhhhhh-"

"Drago."

"Drago! But I'm still watching you," she said as she sped off behind a cloud.

Drago looked down at Fluttershy, whose mouth was hanging open," Shall we get going Fluttershy?"

Fluttershy, who was still a bit shocked at how easily Drago disarmed a situation with Rainbow Dash, shook herself back to reality," Hmm, oh, right. Lets go."

It took a bit, but Drago and Fluttershy made it to the front door of Twilight's library.

Fluttershy knocked on the door, and a boyish voice was heard beyond it," Coming!" A small purple dragon opened the door," Hi Flutters! How are-," the dragon stopped mid sentence when he saw Drago standing next to Fluttershy. Drago could feel the surprise emanating from the boy dragon. He figured this would happen, he did look pretty intimidating after all.

Drago smiled again," Hello there little one. My name is Drago, and I am a universe hopper. To put it simply, I can move from universe to universe at will. I am currently here because, I just created a portal and am feeling rather exhausted. So, after I met Fluttershy and we exchanged greetings, I asked her about this tree house. She told me that a Princess lives here, so I figured, what better place to get some good hospitality. Is your Princess currently home?"

The dragon seemed to take a minute to figure out what Drago just said. Then he shook his head," Uhh, yeah she is, come on in," he opened the door and Fluttershy and Drago walked in, Drago having to duck to get in the door," Twilight! I got someone you might want to meet!"

A purple alicorn suddenly teleported into the living room of the library," Ok Spike, who is.....that?"

Drago held up his right hand to stem the tide of questions he knew would come soon," To answer any questions you might have, my name is Drago, I am a universe hopper able to travel through the Multiverse at will, I have an almost unlimited knowledge of the arcane magicks at my beck and call, and while I would be glad to share this things with- hold on," Drago turned around and raised his other hand. Much like Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, who had just shot through the front door, was stopped in mid air," You must be Pinkie Pie, I guessed that by your color and that mark on your flank. To answer your questions, I like parties, cupcakes, Red Velvet Cake, sugar cookies, and as something to both you and Twilight, I would answer more of your questions, but first I want rest a bit in the guest room. If that is OK?"

The three mares, and one dragon, were stunned, this being, had just stopped Twilight's and Pinkie's stream of questions before they even began. "I'll take silence as a yes," Drago said as he began to walk up the steps," Oh by the way Twilight. Since you are clearly not the only Princess here, judging by the letters on your desk addressed to a 'Celestia', I would suggest getting her and any other princess level ponies to come here to greet me."

Twilight shook herself out of the stuper she seemed to be in," Oh right, well have a good rest, Drago." Drago nodded then closed the door to the guest room.

As soon as he was gone, the mares and dragon's expressions of happiness all changed to ones of plotting. The atmosphere did a 180 and turned from light and peppy, to dark and sinister. The mares themselves seemed to change as well. Their mouths began to drip with drool, as their rounded herbivore teeth turned into two rows of razor sharp canines. Their tongues blossomed into tentacles, that began to thrash around, wanting to taste the blood of their next meal. Spike saw a similar transformation, only his was accompanied with large black wings, that seemed to only be made out of flesh and bone. The spines were white bone, while the flaps were blood red with a thin film on them. The most disturbing parts were their eyes. They had changed to the blackest pits of the abyss, sporting a thinly rimmed red iris in the center.

Speaking to her friends without moving her mouth Twilight said," Well, it looks like we've got a new addition for the Queen."

"Chosen, think of the power she would wield if we had him," this came from Spike as he licked his lips at the thought of such a thing.

"Didn't you here him, Spike? There are more universes than just ours. If we could gain his abilities, our Goddess would not only grow in power, but soon, she would rule over the Multiverse," this came from Fluttershy, whose personality also did a 180 with her body.

"Oh! Oh! HIs body will make the most delicious cupcakes!" this was from Pinkie pie, who apparently still thought of sweets even after the change.

Princess, can you hear me?" Twilight said as she looked to the sky, seeming to talk to the roof.

Then, a voice even darker than theirs had become, spoke into each of their minds, "Yes, my Chosen, I heard everything Drago said. Do not worry, I shall bring Luna, Candance, and Shining Armor there as well, and together, he will fall before us." The mares all smiled to themselves, glad to know that their Goddess was coming to help them in their task.

Unbeknown to them, Drago was listening right behind the door of the guest room.

Drago had known something was up, which was why as soon as he entered the room, he locked the door and put up a ward spell on it. The ward spell it self was not very strong, however, any intruder who tried to step through, would receive a rather nasty shock, and would instantly awaken Drago. Not only that, but the ward was enhanced with a stealth charm, so it wouldn't be detected until after the intruder stepped through and so no one could listen in or(just in case) see anything he was doing. To be extra sure, he put wards on the walls and the windows, as well, then he put his ear to the door, and using his enhanced hearing, listened. He had heard the entire conversation and all it did was confirm his theory. You see, ever since he came to Ponyvile he noticed something odd about the citizens, they all had a connection to each other. Drago, being an expert in magic, had looked into the secret world hidden from anyone without major magical talent. What he saw was, that almost every pony had a line of magic connecting them to each other. He saw one that seemed to go far off into the distance, and used his magical sight to follow it. The magic led him straight to the Griffon Kingdom, where there were the same lines of magic connecting all of them. And some of those lines led to the Dragon Kingdom, then the Minotaur Kingdom, the Crystal Kingdom, The Zebra Realms(sorry can't remember the name), and finally ending at the Changeling Hive. However, all of these lines had one thing in common, they all led back to a single entity at Canterlot. This entity exuded an extreme amount of dark magic and energy. Its aura was huge and it had the rotten feel of death, decay, murder, and age on it. Sure there were a few spots of beings without the magical lines on them, but these were few and far between. Drago recognized this aura; he had faced many like it before.

It was the aura of an Old God.

Drago stopped listening to the conversation, no longer needing to hear them talk as he had already discovered their ploy. He got into bed and laid down closing his eyes and letting sleep take him.

A wild grin crossed his face as he slept.

'This is gonna be fun.'