The Evil Within
The Crucible
Previous ChapterNext ChapterTwilight didn't even have time to think as the object, instead of crashing through the window, passed like a ghost through Twilight, flew across the room, and passed through the opposite wall. Twilight stood in shock still processing what just happened. She woke from her daze and ran out the door and to the wall the flying object came out of. She was stopped by a crowd that had gathered outside, all looking at the top floor of the library. Twilight follows their gaze and saw the object resting on the top of the spire.
It was a black metal sphere about as tall as Celestia and the circumference evened out perfectly with the height. Its surface was smooth and without any imperfection whatsoever.
Twilight turned to the crowd, now beginning to grow restless and talk amongst themselves. Twilight needed to make sure that nobody disturbed the sphere until an investigation team was put together.
Twilight turned away from the crowd and climbed up the steps to the front doors. She reached the top and turned back to the crowd which was now looking expectantly at Twilight. The alicorn took a deep breath. She new it was her duty now to put the ponies mind at ease.
"People of Ponyville," Twilght began, "As your new princess it is my duty to ensure all the safety and security of this town. I will do what needs to be done to make sure this object is not a threat. An investigation team will be put together and find out what this thing is and if it is dangerous. Until then, I advise that nobody disturbs the object. Pegusi, please keep your distance from this area while flying until further notice. Thank you."
With that, the crowd of ponies began to disperse and return to their normal lives, except for five ponies and a baby dragon. Twilight's face lit up at the sight of her friends approaching her.
"Wow. Way to take charge Twilight." Spike praised.
Twilight breathed a sigh of relief, "Thanks Spike, I was only doing my job."
"Are you kidding? I don't remember rehearsing that speech, you came up with that on the spot!"
Twilight was about to respond but was interrupted by a very serious looking Rarity.
"Twilight, being an alicorn makes you more subject to magical disturbances, Correct?"
"Uh yeah, why? Did you feel the shock wave too?"
Rarity flashed a stern look at Rainbow Dash, who merely shrugged. "I told you I wasn't just being paranoid." Then she turned back to Twilight. "Although I'd hardly call it a shock wave. A mere blip would do."
Twilight was taken aback by this,"Blip!? I was knocked clean off my bed!"
At this her all of friends came forward with a sudden look of worry in their eyes.
"Oh my goodness! Are you all right?" Fluttershy asked with concern.
"I'm fine," Twilight said dismissively, "But why would me and Rarity be the only ones to feel it, and at different levels?"
"Princess Twilight!"
They all turned to see a royal pegasus guard landing a few feet away. The guard bowed his head, "Princess, your presence is required at the Canterlot palace immediately. Your friends may accompany you if you wish."
Hearing that, Twilight's friends looked expectantly at her, but Twilight shook her head sadly, "I'm sorry girls, but I have a more important task for you. You need to make sure nopony interferes with the sphere. Rainbow Dash, don't let any pegasus fly within 20 feet of the object, but keep your distance as well."
Rainbow Dash saluted, "You got it!"
"Spike, document any activity from the object. If it moves, I want it on paper."
"Yes ma'am!"
Twilight spread her wings ready to take off. She took one last look at her friend's." I won't be long. Hopefully when I return I'll have some answers."
Then she took flight with the guard following behind.
So the king of shadows is dead, the chaos spirit reformed, and the power-hungry tyrant in chains. You've taught them well, this world is more resilient than I thought
For once they agreed on something. His students have sustained this country perfectly, He didn't remember them very well however.
It's odd, not once did they ever wondered what lies beyond their borders. But that doesn't matter, they should really be more worried about what is already inside.
Author's Note
Let me know if you see any grammatical errors, weak spots in the writing , etc. This is my first story in my whole life that has been released to the public. Just keep that in mind.
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