I.D.D.B. End of the Era

“Wow, I did not see that coming. Did you?” Pinkie asks with an expression of surprise and excitement.

Frostbite simply waves his claw dismissively. “Saw that coming a mile away.” He turns back the arena; I totally did not see this coming this is going to be awesome. The crowd roars and ponies stomp their hooves with excitement as the sound of the gong resonates.

A thunderous sound echoes around the arena as blades clash in the centre of the ring. “I should have known you would have something like this up your sleeve.” Marcus growls as he struggles against the entity of shadows.

“Disappointed?” Shadows form a second sword in his free hand. With a lightning fast swing, he brings the blade up, piercing the fabric. The reapers cloak drapes over the blade of the sword. “I see all. The preparation time I gave you were put to good use." He looks across the ring at Marcus. There was a slight scar across his bare chest but the damage was minimal at best. His jeans was ragged and faded, a testament to their age.

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Marcus places his fingers on the scar. “Figures it was foolish of me to think I could best you by rushing head on.” A second scythe appears he reaches out and grasps it. Shadows narrow his gaze. Marcus drew back a hurled the new weapon. The blade spun through the air. The creature growls as he leans back just avoid the object.

Marcus lunges at creature the Scythe was greeted with the swords of the entity. Marcus smirked as he releases his scythe. His form blurs then vanishes. The entity growls in anger as he pivots around only to meet the blade of another scythe. The creature roars in pain. Marcus releases the scythe and vanishes once more. The art of death is fast and fluent how could I forget… His thoughts were cut off as another scythe pierces his back the tip sticking out of his chest. Shadows turns and swings the sword just missing his opponent as Marcus ducks the attack. Marcus grasps the scythe he lingering in the creature's chest. He rips the weapon free sends blood flying across the ring. Shadows step back as his opponent vanishes before him again. The creature cries out as the blade in his back was ripped free. The creature falls to its knees.

“Wow did you see how fast… I mean of course I could do that if I really wanted to.” Rainbow dash turns to her friends.

“I am not sure but I think I remember seeing something about these creatures in that big book that Shadow creature had me read. They are called reapers and they are takers of soul sin service to the entity known a Death?” Twilight scratches her head with a hoof.

“I know they can use a wardrobe change that look is simply terrible” Rarity adds motion a hoof in Marcus direction.

“Sure Rarity because when fighting for your life the first thing anypony worries about is if there wardrobe is flashy enough.” Applejack replies rolling her eyes.

“I can say you have the edge in power insanity lord. But do not underestimate the reaper core.” The creatures gaze rises to meet Marcus’

“I assure you I did no such thing. I will admit I never thought to see power come from you. But I am the type to correct my mistakes.” Marcus’ eyes widen as the shadows emerge throughout the realm. Each drawn to the entity with each the creature’s strength returns. The creature stands once more his wounds no longer bled and healed over instantly. So shall we try this just one more time?

Marcus breathed a sigh, “Fuck, I guess assuming you would die easy was too much to ask for”

The entity of shadows smirks, “Open and consume shadow gates.” Suddenly the ground below Marcus’ ripples and slowly begins to drag him down. Marcus shouts as he suddenly falls from the sky. Striking the ground like a falling satellite. The reaper groans as he slowly recovers to his feet. A large shadow instantly blocks out the sun. “Welcome to a realm of infinite shadows.”

Marcus gawks at the colossal entity as his form take up the sky above. “You gotta be shitting me.”

“Not yet,” The Entity draws back, “Universal shatter…” He turns and delivers a fierce punch into the sun. A large explosion spreads throughout the dimension. Marcus cries out as his entire form was engulfed in flames as the planet crumbles below him.

“What is going on here…? Anypony see which way they went?” Pinkie asks hopelessly scanning the ring. For the combatants that seemed to be swallowed up by the ground.

Frostbite watches silently but his mind was anything but. Oh this is going to be so awesome come on, COME ON!!!”

A loud explosion fills the sky as Marcus strikes the rings from the heavens above. His body burnt terrible deep large wounds seared open. “What the fuck?” He turns his gaze to the right as the entity of shadows rises from the ground.

“Do you wish to submit reaper?” Marcus rolls to his stomach and through each painstaking motion finally found his feet once more.

“Actually I think the fun is just about to begin” A dark sinister smirk forms on his face his eyes glow a bright red.

The entity of shadows chuckles slightly, “Oh really well then let’s see what else you got reaper.”

He summons his scythe into the realm. “Death Wish coming right up!” He shouts as he lunges forward.

Twenty minutes ago

“Vinyl, Vinyl…” Octavia shouts grasping her head in pain. Vinyl quickly rushes from the chair to her side.

“What is it Octy…?” She asks while resting a hoof against Octavia’s side.

“I can see it... The end… The end will come, it will come and the world will witness its might.” She grasps her head as images and sounds rush through her mind. “They have to know it is not a about horror and pride. There is more this time the everything... Equestria is burning, IT IS BURNING!” She shouts before finally falling back against her pillow. A doctor and two nurses quickly gallop into the room. “Vinyl please find the one cloaked in shadows. Warn them all.”

Vinyl watches the land pass as the train continues on route to Canterlot. “Octavia what are we supposed to do about it. This is all becoming one really messed up gig.”

The crowd gasp as the echoing clash of steel sounds throughout the arena. “So tell me demon is you feeling so high and mighty at this moment...” He pushes Marcus back the scythe meets sword as spark sent flying from the clash.

“Reaver Claw!” Marcus fingertips glow bright white.

“Bare Knuckle” The shadow entity drew back and threw a powerful punch.

Marcus’ claws pieces the chest slice clean through muscle, bone and organs like a hot knife through butter. Marcus’ efforts were short lived as suddenly blood gushed from his mouth and nose. His fist planted firm against the core of his torso. His ribcage shattered to hell as stomach and other vital organs rupture. Shadows stumbles back holding his claw over the large open wound straight through his chest. A hole clear through his form the size of a fist remained. Marcus struggles to see straight as more blood gushed from his form. His body felt as though he swallowed an active hand grenade.

Shadows grasps at his heart, “No not yet it is not the right time.” He falls to one knee his blades fade from the realm.

Marcus gaze rises as he struggles to see straight “You sorry bastard.” He suddenly clenches his stomach as more pain rises. Stomach was burst spew acid all devouring him inside out. “Takes a painful step forward then another.” He groans in agony as every second was more painful than the last. “You know the real fucking bummer about being death locked. Shit still fuck hur-” Blood spewed from his mouth along with bits of his stomach. He gasps for air as a scythe forms in his grip. “I will say this much oh lord of insanity.” He mocked before spitting up so more blood. “You sure gave me hell.” He raises the blade high.

The Ponies in the stands gasp in shock at what looked to be the final moment. The space between them begins to ripple as the blade comes down. A large explosion sent both combatants flying through the air striking the walls on opposite sides of the arena. A dark figure stands in the centre of the ring. His black armour shimmers in the light. His eyes burning red.

The ponies gasp, “It can’t be I thought there was no returning from this kind of competition.” Rainbow Dash gawks in stun surprise.

“Hey how did mister mean meanie pants get here?” Pinkie asks turning to Frostbite who growls as his claws begin digging into the table.

“Lord Khaos this can’t be good… If he is back then that means something in the realms must be out of whack.” Frostbite eyes widen as the Lord Khaos releases a mighty roar which shook the whole arena. Shadows crawl past him and emerge to the shadow entity. The Shadow Lord rises once more. Lord Khaos there gaze meets as the air in the arena begins to heat up.

“Shadows…” Lord Khaos growls as the Darker Shadows makes his way back to the ring. His earlier injuries still slowly healing. The two entities stood facing one another as a loud gong rings through the heavens.

TO BE CONTINUED