Chapters In the throne room of Canterlot, Princess Celestia was all alone. This was odd however; even the royal guards weren't present.
"Where is everypony today?"Celestia thought to herself.
A sudden crash caught her attention. One of the tall windows had shattered into a million pieces.
Celestia thought it was odd. She was certain it had been in the middle of day.
"Guards, Luna!?"
Nopony answered her.
With a loud crashing sound, the rest of the windows blew into pieces as well.
By now, the entire room was embraced by the mysterious darkness and Celestia found herself trapped, for the fog she stood in made it impossible to move her legs as well.
"What is happening around here?!" She screamed, starting to feel the panic coming closer.
A deep voice filled the otherwise silent darkness with a laugh, cold as ice.
"Ah, my dear Celestia, there is no need to panic. This is but a dream after all."
"A- a dream?"
Celestia wondered if this was a prank from her sister Luna.
The voice chuckled, apparently amused. A pair of dark red eyes appeared in front of Celestia, giving her a feeling of absolute despair.
"Indeed it is, little one. And this is no mere prank by your baby sister, oh no, this is so much more......"
Whoever this "shadow" was, it was capable of reading her thoughts and enter dreams, something that Luna should be doing at this very moment. But if this wasn't Luna, then who was it?
Not only Twilight, but her friends as well. Celestia caught a short glimpse of Luna and herself as well.
"Uh uh uh, Celestia. That won't work here. You´re in MY domain now."
Those last word's sent a chill down Celestia’s spine. What did the shadow mean by "MY" domain?
"Sister!!"
"AAHH!!"
Celestia woke up, breathing heavily and sat straight up in her bed.
"Are you alright sister?"
Luna looked worried as she stood beside Celestias bed.
"Yes, I'm ok", Celestia murmured.
"Did you see?" She asked Luna.
"Yes sister."
"What do you think it was?"
"I am not sure sister. But whatever it was, it is gone now, just a dream."
Celestia wasn't so sure.
"Luna, I don't think this was just a dream."
"Hmm, I suppose, but aside from us, nopony is capable of entering others dreams. It's simply not.........."
The two sisters walked over to the nearest window.
"This is no natural storm", said Celestia.
"I agree sister. I also believe I know who is responsible for your nightmare"
The sisters nodded towards each other.
"It could only be HIM", said Celestia.
"But why now? And what is he after?"
"Indeed sister, it could not be anypony else. He did teach us everything we know after all."
Luna looked even more worried now than before.
"We must send for Twilight Sparkle immediately", said Celestia and turned towards the nearest guard.
"Increase security all over Canterlot and send word to the Crystal Empire as well."
"Yes Princess", the guard said, saluted and went to do as he had been ordered.
Luna looked out the window and sighed.
She shuddered when she thought about the voice in Celestia’s dream. So cold, menacing and yet......so sad.
Not far from there, atop a tall mountain, a dark figure with dark red eyes grinned, exposing sharp fangs.
He chuckled to himself. The board was set, ready for the first move to be made
Those who knew him respected, looked up to and even feared him, not necessarily in that order.
His silver mane fluttered in the storm he had summoned.
"Well then, let the game BEGIN."
Author's Note
This is my first fanfic. I really hope you like it.
Your Swedish Brony.
Fluttershy let out a big yawn.
The sky was covered with dark storm clouds this morning, but that didn't bother Fluttershy.
Something caught her eye, or rather somepony.
"Eep!!"
She bolted into her cottage and slammed the door shut.
A loud crash broke the silence and startled her.
"Oh dear, what was that?"
She opened the door slightly and looked outside.
Stepping out again, she looked around and found that the pony who she had spotted earlier had collapsed on the ground. Her pet bunny, Angel, hopped over to the stallion to take a closer look.
Fluttershy followed slowly, as did many of the other animals.
"O-oh dear."
She suddenly noticed two fresh wound's across his stomach. They looked like claw marks, most probably from a timber wolf.
"Please everypony, we have to help him into my cottage."
A big bear moved over to the large stallion with the other animals following soon after.
"Oh, where did I put the bandages?"
Fluttershy looked all over the cottage, but seemed to be out of bandages to use.
"Um, if you don't mind, could you please look after him while I get the doctor?"
Angel nodded and pointed her towards the door while tapping his little foot, as if to say:
"Yes we will, now get going already."
"O-ok, thanks everypony."
Fluttershy rushed out.
Back in the cottage, the black unicorn opened his dark red eyes.
"Heh, don't worry little one, I won't hurt ya."
His voice was soft, almost like a melody from a harp.
"Come here little one, why don't you look deep into my Eyes?"
Locking eyes with the bunny, the stallion’s voice changed to a deep, cold tone.
"Ah ha ha ha, don't run everypony.......... THERE IS NO ESCAPE!!!"
A flash lit up the entire cottage.
His plan was going quite well so far.
Fluttershy had been lucky.
As they ran, Applejack asked what was up. Fluttershy explained and almost ran past the hospital doing so.
"H- how is he, has he awakened?"
Angel shook his head.
"Let's get him to the hospital, quickly now."
The doctor took charge and soon the massive stallion was being pulled towards the Ponyville hospital. Fluttershy and Applejack stayed behind for a bit.
"Ah wonder what coulda happened to the big guy, looked like timber wolf claws to me."
"Oh, I....I really hope he is okay."
"Ahm sure he is, sugar cube."
Applejack didn't say it, but she was a little worried about this stallion.
"Ah have a bad feelin about all this", Applejack thought.
Author's Note
Odd, is it not?
Your Swedish brony.
Kindness, generosity and laughter.
"How is he, nurse?"
"He seems to be healthy, aside from some bruises and cuts, he seems to just be exhausted."
The large stallion lay perfectly still, just listening to the voices around him.
"That is quite the relief to hear, isn't it Fluttershy darling?"
"Yes, it really is Rari-..."
"WOW, you weren't kidding, he is huge, I mean REALLY huge!! Have you guys ever seen such a big pony, because I sure have never...."
"SHH, the patient is sleeping, so PLEASE Miss Pie, BE QUIET!!"
The nurse sounded really annoyed.
Aside from the doctor and nurse, there seemed to be at least three more ponies in the room.
The stallion moaned ever so slightly, gaining the attention of everypony present.
"Oh oh, he's waking up!"
"Where........am I?"
"You are at the Ponyville hospital", the doctor answered.
The large stallion sat up.
"Hmm, well that explains the bandages, but how the hay did I get here?"
The doctor nodded in the direction of a yellow Pegasus with a pink mane and tail.
"This young lady found you passed out and called for help, then we brought you over here. I have to apologize for the inconvenience of the beds, but you are simply much larger than our average patients, Mister....."
"Silvers Clawdust, but Silvers is fine, doc. And don't worry about the bed, you seem to have solved it without much trouble."
Silvers looked down at his resting place, three mattresses put together and several blankets and pillows.
"By the way, doctor, what is the status of my injuries?"
The doctor cleared his throat.
"Hmrhmm, yes, you only seem to have minor injuries, no more than bruises actually. Well, aside from the wound on your stomach."
"What about it?"
"We aren't really sure, seeing as it is bigger and deeper than your other injuries. Do you have any memory of how you might have gotten it, Mister Silvers?"
"Wrestling a few timberwolves."
The room felt silent.
"Timbervolves, wrestling"?
The doctor looked pale.
"Um, darling, you do know that timberwolves are outrageously dangerous creatures, right?"
The white unicorn with purple mane and tail, both very stylish, looked at Silvers as if he was either the bravest pony she had ever met or completely insane.
"I don't believe we have been introduced Miss."
"Oh, of course, sorry. My name is Rarity, Mister Silvers."
"Miss Rarity, pleasure to meet such a lovely pony."
Silvers bowed his head in Rarity's direction.
"Returning to your question, yes, I am aware of how dangerous those timberwolves are. I only wrestled with them to scare them off."
The doctor spoke up.
"Yes, well, that clears up how you got hurt, as well as your exhaustion."
"So how long do I have to rest, doc?"
"You don't need to stay in the hospital any longer, as far as you take it easy and avoid stressful activities."
Silvers nodded and stood up slowly.
"Very well then, I will take my leave. I thank you for all the help."
Silvers bowed his his head towards them all.
"I am deeply grateful to you for finding me, Miss Fluttershy, I might have been much worse off if you hadn't."
Fluttershy blushed deeply and tried to hide behind her mane.
"Oh, um, i- it was nothing."
"Hold on, wasn't there another pony here?"
Everypony looked around, noticing that one particular pink pony was missing.
"Oh, no need to worry darling, that is just how Pinkie Pie is."
"Uh, you mean the pink pony who bounced up and down like a beach ball?"
"That is Pinkie to the letter."
Silvers burst out in laughter.
"Ahhahahahaha, well I'll be, one second she's here, then she's gone, I bet she had something important to do."
Rarity and Fluttershy glanced at each other, having realized what Pinkie was up to.
Silvers looked around.
"Well then, Mister Silvers, what would you like to see first?"
At that moment, Silvers stomach started growling.
"Oh, yes of course you would be rather hungry, then I suggest we go to Sugarcube Corner for something to eat."
Silvers nodded approvingly.
"Please lead the way Miss Rarity."
"Oh, please, just Rarity is fine."
"Very well, then please, Silvers is enough for me. By the way, where did Miss Fluttershy go."
The two looked around.
"Um, if it wouldn't be to much trouble........."
Silvers and Rarity looked in the direction of the voice, which came from below Silvers right hoof.
"Oh dear, I'm so sorry, I didn't see you."
"Oh no, no no no, it wasn't your fault, I shouldn't have walked in front of you, I'm just in everypony's way."
"No, accident or no, I should have watched my step, I insist on treating you and Rarity for something to eat."
Oh, you really don........."
"I INSIST!!"
"Come now darling, he is being such a gentlecolt to us."
"Oh, okay, if you insist."
Silvers' horn started to glow and his magic enveloped Fluttershy.
"At least I can let you rest for a bit after I almost made a pancake out of you."
Once they arrived at Sugarcube Corner, Fluttershy got off of Silvers' back and apologized for the trouble.
"No need for that, it was the least I could do."
Silvers let the two mares enter before he did, just in case he wouldn't fit through the door.
Two baby ponies, one Pegasus and one unicorn, was apparently very cranky and wouldn't go to sleep like their parents wanted.
His voice was deep and calm.
Mr Cake walked up to Silvers to thank him.
"That was amazing, you're a real lifesaver Mister."
"Silvers, and no trouble at all."
"My name is Carrot Cake. Now as thanks for the help, we will give you whatever you want, on the house."
Before Silvers could answer, Pinkie Pie appeared in a blur of pink and balloons.
"SURPRISE!!!"
"For what?"
"For your welcome to Ponyville and getting out of the hospital party silly."
Pinkie gave a fast and complicated explanation of her thoughts about him being new and getting out of the hospital.
"Well, Mr Cake, if it wouldn't be too much trouble........"
Carrot Cake understood.
Silvers had his stomach full of cake, pie and a lot of other various foods.
For the duration of the party, he had met a lot of interesting ponies.
"It's a shame that your princess couldn't attend."
"Yeah, she got summoned to Canterlot this morning for a royal summit or other."
"Any idea why?"
"No, but it seemed really important, she was even asked to come without us."
"Very interesting Spike. Pardon me, but I have to thank Pinkie Pie for the party."
He left Spike and walked over to Pinkie Pie, who was right in the middle of blowing more balloons.
"Great party Pinkie!!"
"Thanks, I'm so glad you like it."
"Oh yes, I'm having so much fun. It really is a shame it has to end."
Pinkie stopped making balloons and just stared at him.
"Yeah..........It really is a shame it has to end."
Silvers smiled and walked out, leaving the pink pony to her thoughts.
The night air felt cool.
He had planted a little spell in Pinkies mind with his words "it really is a shame it has to end".
Now, he concentrated his magic, preparing to launch his spell.
"Hey, what are ya doing out here alone?"
It was Applejack.
"Hm, needed some air."
She walked up to him.
"So, where ya from Silvers?"
"Far away".
"What are ya doin in Ponyville?"
"Traveling through."
"Traveler huh, so ya got nowhere to stay?"
"Can't say I do."
Applejack looked a little guilty.
"Ah just have to apologize to ya."
"What for?"
"Well, I felt a bit suspicious about ya, but seeing ya being so nice and helpful to mah friends.........."
Silvers smiled and stopped her.
"Your an honest pony, Applejack, was it? That is an important and valuable strength to have, especially among friends."
"So no offence?"
"None taken, friend."
They shook hooves, then returned to the party, as friends.
Silvers thought to himself that Applejack reminded him of a very special pony he had once known, one he missed every day and night.
Author's Note
Chapter three now done.
Be honest like AJ.
Your Swedish brony.
Twilight Sparkle felt confused.
Once she arrived, she was escorted to a chamber where her sister in law, Princess Cadance, happily greeted her.
"So you got summoned too huh?"
"Yes Twilight, but I have no idea what this summit is about, it did seem very urgent though."
"I'm sure Princess Celestia has her reasons."
"Indeed she does, Twilight Sparkle."
Luna had just entered the chamber.
"Princess Luna, what is this all about?"
"I am not certain myself, Twilight Sparkle, but we have much to dicuss this day."
Luna then explained that several problems had been piling up all morning and would keep Princess Celestia busy all day.
Several hours later, Celestia had finished her work for the day.
"Sister, finally you join us."
"I'm so sorry to keep you waiting everypony."
"Well, at least now we can begin the royal summit."
Now all the four princesses were present.
"I suppose you are wondering why we called you to this summit."
Twilight and Cadance nodded.
"We believe that Lord Silvers has returned."
Twilight glanced at Cadance who shrugged.
"Um, Lord who?"
Luna nodded.
"I am not suprised you do not know who Lord Silvers is, few ponies these days do."
"Then........who is Lord Silvers?"
Celestia and Luna looked very sad.
"He.........he is our old mentor."
"Your mentor!?"
Twilight was curious and confused.
"But......isn't that something good? I mean, if he was your mentor, then it should be a good thing that he has returned."
"Normally yes, but I fear he is not the pony he used to be anymore."
Celestia then told her fellow princesses how the shadow had invaded her dreams and how it seemed to foreshadow a coming darkness.
"No, I do not think so. He seemed sad and regretful about what he was doing."
"Then it stands to reason that he has his reasons. If only we knew why."
The room fell silent.
Twilight broke the silence.
"If he is up to something, then we have to find out what and try to stop him if we have to."
Cadance nodded.
"I agree with Twilight."
Luna and Celestia shared another look.
"That is IF we can stop him."
Twilight looked worried.
"W-what do you mean?"
"You don't know him like we do. He is much more powerful than anything you have ever seen before."
Twilight gulped.
Celestia then told Twilight and Cadance how Silvers had once been.
"I do not know how much he has changed, but we have to be careful from now on."
The other princesses nodded.
"I should return to Ponyville at once."
"And I to The Crystal Empire."
"Luna and I will look through the royal library for something to help us. Good luck everypony."
Twilight and Cadance rushed out, said a swift goodbye and parted ways.
While flying, Twilight tried to process everything she had learned from Princess Celestia.
She suddenly crashed right into something, something invicible and hard as steel.
"What the......."
She stretched out her leg and tapped on the invisible surface.
"Problem, Princess?"
She turned around, only to find Discord hovering beside her.
"Oh, Discord, what are you doing here?"
Discord made a few loops.
"Well, I was trying to visit my friends in town, only to find that I can't even enter. There appears to be some sort of force field surrounding Ponyville. Odd, isn't it?"
"Yes, very odd."
"Hmm, well it's to be expected, seeing as Silvers has come back."
"What!? You know about Silvers?"
Discord huffed.
"Well of course I do, he is THE most powerful alicorn in pony history. Not somepony you want to mess around with, trust me, I know."
"So you have seen this barrier before?"
"It's rather hard to see something that is invicible, but I have indeed faced this barrier before."
"Is there any way to get past it?"
"No, not unless the pony who cast the spell want you to get in. I only know of one pony who knows how to cast this spell and that is Silvers himself."
"But can't somepony spot us from the inside?"
"Oh no, that is not possible either, you can look in but not out."
"Then what am I gonna do?"
Twilight felt really despaired.
"You know, it seems rather convenient that you where at that Royal summit when you........."
Discord was interrupted by Twilights loud gasp.
"What? Did I say something funny?"
"Oh no, no no no no, it can't be. He fooled us all."
Discord looked confused.
"Don't you see, Silvers planned all this, Princess Celestias nightmare, the Royal summit, Everything."
Discord started to understand as well.
"Well then, there is no time to lose. We have to inform Celestia at once."
Twilight nodded and set of at high speed towards Canterlot, followed closely by Discord.
Silvers chukled.
"Hey, ya comin big fella?"
He turned towards Applejack and followed her back to her farm.
Author's Note
Maybe not my best chapter, but I felt that we had to see what was going on with the princesses.
Your Swedish brony.
