Master of Chaos

I was gliding through the air in my dragon form, keeping an eye on my destination. It had been a few hours since my return to this pitiful country and I already burnt a city to the ground, the capital at that. But for some reason, I felt... unsatisfied. I had no clue why, but I was unsatisfied.

I raised a claw to my dragon muzzle and stroked it gently. I could burn down another town, but that would be boring. I wanted to make something explode. Like something big, maybe as large as a hive of Changlings.

Maybe I could blow up an entire city! I thought happily, Yep, totally doing that.

I was torn from my daze as I reached the castle. I landed then turned back to my original form, eyeing the castle. I knew the castle like the back of my claw, which meant that I knew all the traps that were placed there after the battle between the Princess Sisters.

I walked to the front gate and pushed the large double doors open with a loud *creek*.

I was astonished at how well this place was staying together; the banners that hung on the walls didn't have a single spec of dust, the throne seemed to be as comfy as it looked, and the... nevermind. I was getting off task. The place was nice, but I wanted a more... personal look.

I formed a small ball of energy on my finger and sent it towards the throne. As it made contact, the changes were being made; the throne slowly turned to an obsidian color and the pillars that had fallen were put back together at an amazing speed and turned into a black stone. Then the banners turned from their light color to a dark red and my new insignia was placed on it; a horned dragon's skull with flames protruding the eyes. Then the rest of the bricks that laid on the ground were put back into their original spots and were turned black. The torches on the walls were lit and a lava moat appeared around the castle's cavern. Spikes were placed at the top of the walls so no Earth Pony nor Unicorn could get over. I raised a giant, invisible shield that would shock anypony who touched it. I was indeed impressed at my handiwork; I never expected all of the walls and stuff to be upgraded. Guess I was stronger than I thought.

I had to make a decision though; Stay here and defend by myself, or raise an army of Dragons or Diamond Dogs.

I shrugged then walked to my throne and sat on it. I was going to be expecting company anyways, might as well wait until they leave.

--------MEANWHILE DEEP INSIDE THE EVERFREE------------

Ace Jack sighed as he and the Mane Six trudged through the Everfree. He hated being over a thousand years old, but he just realized how stupid of an idea it was to just attack him head-on. He needed a plan, but what else could he do?

"Whoa." Rainbow Dash said, pulling Ace out of his daze. Ace followed her line of sight and spotted what they were looking at; A ginormous castle that was a surrounded by a lava moat. It also was made out of a dark brick and had spikes along the walls.

"Guess climbing ain't gonna work." Ace Jack said, looking the walls up and down.

"Ya don't say?" Rainbow Dash asked sarcastically, giving him a 'no way!' look.

Ace rolled his eyes, turning his attention back to the castle. It seemed familiar to him, but he couldn't remember where it was from.

"What happened here?" Applejack asked, a look of shock on her face.

"Well, AJ," Twilight started, "It appears that Tyrant has already been here and added a few decorations to the old castle of the pony sisters."

Now Ace remembered; the castle before him was the castle of the old pony sisters, Celestia and Luna. He was alive around that time and was, sadly, made immortal.

"Ace, you alright?" Rainbow Dash asked, eyeing the Pegasus warily. Rainbow wasn't used to Ace just yet; he needed to prove that he was loyal.

Ace Jack quickly realized that he was behind the whole group and was standing alone in the forest. He blushed, embarrassed for zoning out.

He rushed over to the group of ponies and they made their way across the moat, Ace leading them.

As they reached the huge double doors of the castle, he raised his hoof out, preparing to push it open.

Only to yell, "MOTHERBUCKER!" after getting shocked by an invisible barrier that hurt a tad more than expected.

Everypony, including the Royal Guard that were hiding in the bushes, jumped at his sudden outburst.

Ace looked at his hoof, which was singed by the shock that was sent through it. He looked back at the shocked group of ponies and shrugged with a 'sorry?' look on his face. Twilight rolled her eyes and stepped forward, placing her horn on his hoof. Ace felt a warm sensation pass through his hoof as he watched it heal back to the way it looked before. He nodded at Twilight, who, in turn, nodded back.

Then Twilight stated, "Hold on, I know a spell that will take the barrier down, but it's going to be an hour or two. So be patient."

Everypony groaned and sat on their haunches, frustrated that they had to wait such a long time.

"Done!" Twilight shouted happily, sweat slowly dripping down her face. She was tired, no, exhausted from the spell she had just pulled off.

Ace Jack flew up to the door cautiously, raising a hoof to it and holding his breath.

He sighed with relief when he felt his hoof make contact with the large wooden door.

He slowly pushed it open and he looked in awe at the sight of the throne room. Everything was black apart from the banners that hung behind the throne which held... Tyrant.

Ace Jack quickly got into an aggressive stance, which also got Tyrant's attention.

"Hello, Jacky boy!" Tyrant said, letting out a small chuckle. Ace Jack didn't smile nor blink, which made Tyrant roll his eyes and ask, "Never were the humorous type, were you?"

"Never towards you." Ace Jack stated coldly, putting on his most menacing face. Tyrant, on the other hoof, has seen better.

----------------Tyrant's POV------------------

I laughed inwardly at the sight; Ace Jack, A.K.A. the Immortal Pegasus, thinking that he can fight me alone. It was truly a pitiful sight, but I knew more were coming; The Elements and almost all of the Royal Guard specifically.

I looked beyond Ace Jack and saw the Elements rushing towards the door across the moat. I smiled and shut the door behind him, locking the Unicorns and Earth Ponies out. The Pegasi were still a problem, so I quickly encased me and Ace in a large, clear shield that can only be opened if someone digs under, or if one person or pony dies inside.

Ace Jack noticed this and looked around him, asking, "What did you do?"

I rose from my throne and answered darkly, "I made a shield that only opens if you die, or I die. Or if something digs under."

Ace Jack growled menacingly, slowly approaching me with his teeth bared and wings flaring. I wasn't scared, but I was wary. He was good at fighting, better than most of the Royal Guard. I slowly stepped down the stairs that led up to my throne and morphed into a Pegasus that looked just like Ace.

"Might as well make the odds even. Don't want your chances of winning to lower, now do we?" I asked, giving him a wry smile as he looked at me confused.

"I'll make you a deal, Tyrant." Ace stated, walking closer to me, "If you win, you can roam free and do whatever you please. But if I win, you go back to being a stone statue and undo this curse you put on me. Deal?"

I thought about it for a minute and nodded, "Deal."

"Alright, when do we fight?" Ace asked, getting into a pouncing stance. I saw this coming and acted as though I didn't... well... notice.

Instead, I answered, "Well, we coul-", was all I got of an answer before he threw himself at me, to which I quickly turned around then bucked him in the head and sent him sailing across the throne room and towards the edge of the shield. Then I noticed all the ponies that gathered to watch; the Royal Guard were trying to break the spell, while five of the Mane Six were yelling at Ace to get up. Twilight, on the other hoof, was pacing.

Ace slowly got up, but I flew over to him and let my hoof make contact to his muzzle. And with a satisfying crack, everything went silent. The ponies on the outside stopped everything they were doing and looked at Ace, who was now laying on his side and coughing up blood. His breathing was heavy and his muzzle was now broken.

I laughed menacingly and transformed back into my original form, already walking up the stairs that led to my throne. Upon reaching my throne, I realized something; the shield wasn't down.

I turned around quickly and saw that Ace Jack was standing, but he was breathing heavily and blood was coming out of his muzzle still.

I laughed and asked, "You don't give up, do you?"

"I can't until I die." Ace stated, trotting up to me.

"Well I gotta make sure you die this time, so no more Mr. Nice Guy." I stated, walking up to him in my original form.

He didn't even flinch when I raised my claw and started forming a giant ball of energy, he just kept on walking towards me. I was starting to get cautious so I quickly made a ball of energy in my other claw and shot it towards him. He dodged it and kept on trotting towards me.

I sighed and stopped forming the ball of energy then I ran towards him with a bored look on my face. He started flying towards me, and I kept running towards him.

Once we reached each other, he tried to land one of his hooves on me, but I grabbed both of his hooves and threw him towards my throne. Upon making contact with the chair, something strange happened; the chair moved away from the wall and revealed a tree of some sort. behind it. The tree was as white as the Sun, and seemed to be glowing.

"Oh no..." Twilight said, seemingly losing all of her hope. I grinned mischievously, walking towards what I believed was the Tree of Harmony.

All of a sudden, I saw a bright flash come from behind me. I turned around and saw the Mane Six plus the Royal Guard dashing towards me. I smirked and charged towards them, which surprised all of them but they kept charging nonetheless. I jumped into the air and slammed my fist into the ground, sending a shockwave and a smoke cloud their way. I then turned around and started making my way to the Tree of Harmony.

Just as I started walking, I heard the beat of wings come from behind me. I turned around and saw Rainbow Dash plus Ace flying towards me at incredible speeds. Rainbow Dash hit me in the gut and knocked a tiny bit of wind out of me, while Ace bashed my head with his hooves. When he stopped, I reeled my head back and head-butted him. The result was satisfying; he fell down and gripped his head, screaming in agony. Now I turned my attention to Rainbow Dash, who was now trying to get over to her friend. "We ain't finished yet." I stated, grabbing her tail and throwing her against the wall. After that, I reached down and grabbed her head, then tossed her over to where Ace was.

I quickly turned and sprinted towards the Tree of Harmony, not bothering to look back to see if anypony else was following.

Upon reaching the Tree, I raised my claw and reached out to touch it.

"STOP!!!" A voice boomed behind me. I turned around and saw Twilight standing behind me, breathing heavily as if she ran to Canterlot and back.

"You don't have to do this." She stated, a tear going down her cheek.

"And why not?" I asked, turning to Twilight.

"Because, if you touch the Tree of Harmony, all of Equestria and it's villains will be released and the Elements won't work anymore." She answered, now on the verge of breaking into tears.

"Good, that's what I was hoping for." I said, turning back to the tree. But then I stopped, eyeing the tree warily.

Hello, Orion. A voice in my mind said, Are you about to do what I think you're about to do?

Who are you, and how do you know my name? I thought inwardly.

For starters, I'm the Tree of Harmony. You know, the giant shiny tree in front of you. And how I know your name? Simple; I know the man who brought you here. My eyes widened, and then I started glaring at the tree.

Tell me where he is, now. I demanded inwardly, steam blowing from my nostrils.

Don't worry, I'll tell you. But I'll only do it on three conditions. The Tree of Harmony stated, causing me to sigh.

Fine, what are they?

One: Make some friends for Faust's sake. Two: Protect the Elements and those they know. Three: Don't harm any of the ponies in Equestria. That last one made me annoyed.

Fine. I swore I could of heard a small chuckle come from the tree.

I stared at the Tree, which stood tall and mighty, for a few more moments then I turned back to Twilight, "I won't touch the Tree, but on three conditions." I stated, hopefully not losing all the pride I had before.

Twilight looked up at me and asked, "What are the conditions?"

"One: You don't come back to my castle ever again, but only if you need help with something. Two: I wish to be treated like a Prince or average citizen of Equestria. Three: Let me roam Equestria." I stated, putting my claws on my hips. I started having second thoughts on the last one, but I guessed it could work if Celestia and Luna were to say yes to all of my other conditions.

Twilight closed her eyes and sighed, thinking hard on the decision.

Can I trust him, she thought, Or will he betray us when we least expect it?

You can trust me Twilight Sparkle. I thought to her, giving a wry smile. Yeah, I can read minds. Awkward power if your encased in stone and someone has... nevermind.

Anyways, back to the story.

Twilight looked at me surprised, then turned to one of worry, "Can you read my mind?"

"But of course, Ms. Sparkle." I answered in one of those snobbish accents, "If I couldn't read your mind, I wouldn't know if you were lying if you said 'yes'."

She looked down at the ground, then asked, "Is it okay if I decide with my friends and the Princesses?"

I tapped my chin with a finger, thinking whether or not I should allow it. I looked over her shoulder and saw that her friends were making their way over to us. I looked down at her then answered, "I suppose so."

She nodded and turned to her friends, who now were in the room with us.

"Girls, come with me please." Twilight commanded, walking past her friends. They looked at me warily and followed Twilight.

While they were gone, I took a look at the Tree of Harmony; So brightly colored, so majestic, so... peaceful. I couldn't help but take a seat next to it and stare straight at it. I felt like I was finally relaxed, like it was possibly my time to just... be at peace. I sighed with relief as I stood back up, realizing that the Mane Six were back in the room.

I spun around and smirked, "Decided yet?"

"Yes, we have." A motherly voice answered. The ponies stepped aside and revealed Princess Celestia, who was as serious as a businessman about to lose his company.

"And what do you think?" I asked, putting my claws on my hips yet again.

"We will comply, only if we are allowed to come check up on you." Celestia stated, causing me to frown.

I thought for a minute or two; One choice let them interrupt my relaxation, the other could possibly start a war.

"Fine." I answered, causing the group to smile victoriously, "But on one more condition." There go the smiles.

"You can only send one of the Mane Six to check up on me." I stated, giving Celestia a wry smile.

Celestia sighed, then turned back to the mares in question, "What do you think, girls?"

Twilight eyed me from head to toe, before answering, "Alright, but he has to be in pony form if he leaves."

"Alright, I'm fine with that." I stated, stretching my arms.

Next was Applejack, and she glared at me and answered, "It's gonna be a while 'till I trust 'em, but I guess so."

Then Pinkie Pie inspected me like a detective, then asked, "Do you like parties?"

I rolled my eyes and replied, "Yes, but they have to be fun."

Pinkie smiled, "Alrighty then, you can walk around in Ponyville."

Then Fluttershy walked up, "I... Um... Don't want you to hurt any animals while you're free."

I waved her off and stated, "Never planned on it."

Rarity walked up and frowned, "If you stop being such a ruffian and have some manners, I guess I'll allow it."

Finally, Ace walked up, "Let me punch you in the gut and I'll allow it."

I rolled my eyes and spread arms, waiting for him to send his hoof at my stomach. He smiled and did just that, but it didn't do much.

I smiled, "Well if that's everypony here, I guess I get to go fr-"

"I still have to make my decision!" A voice behind Princess Celestia shouted, causing me to jump a little.

Celestia stepped aside and revealed Luna, who was giving me a wry smile.

"Alright, what's your choice then, sweetheart?" I asked, giving her a smirk.

Everypony in the room turned and faced me with looks of confusion and anger, except Celestia and Luna.

Luna sighed, "I'll tell you later everypony. For now, I would like to make my decision." She turned and faced me, "Now tell me Tyrant, how much will you change?"

"I see you changed your way of speaking, nice. The answer to the question would be; as much as I need to, but I still need to create some form of destruction." I stated, putting my claws behind my back like a gentleman.

"I could arrange that. Next question: Are you still not going to tell anypony your true name?" She asked, giving me a wry smile.

"Luna, you know I only tell the ponies I trust the most my name. So no, not yet." I answered, taking a seat next to the Tree of Harmony.

"Final question: If you were to choose between this castle and the rest of Equestria, and the one that you didn't choose got destroyed, which one would you pick?" Luna asked, sitting on her haunches and still giving me a wry smile.

I my claw to my chin and stroked it gently; tough decision. I looked back at Luna and smiled, "Equestria, mainly because there's more destruction for me."

Luna sat up and walked over to me, "Change into the pony form you would like to use while you're in Equestria."

I smiled and concentrated on my new form. Sooner than most thought possible, I morphed into my pony form; My horns morphed together and formed one long horn on the top of my head and my head grew a mane that was dark grey. My ears were pointed and my coat was pure black, just like Sombra's. My tail was long, grey, and ragged, like Rainbow Dash's. I also grew some wings. Finally, my eyes were that of a feline's and were light grey. Plus I was the size of Luna.

I looked at Luna and smiled, "Like it?"

"Very." She replied, to which I chuckled at.

"You're better than Nightmare Moon; a lot more childish and laid-back." I stated, giving her a wry smile. She chuckled and wrapped a wing around me.

"You mind telling us what's going on between you two?" Twilight asked, cocking her head to the side.

Luna and I froze for a minute, realizing that we had done something in front of the whole group of the Mane Six and Royal Guard. Luna and I looked at each other for a moment, and then I suddenly burst out laughing.

"Luna, it's going to be awkward to shit when you explain this to them!" I laughed, falling onto my side.

Luna sighed and started, "Everypony, I have something to tell you; When I was Nightmare Moon, Tyrant came into this world, and I found an interest in him. I'm not going to lie, what he did back then was wrong and I hated it all, but he was kind and polite towards me. If I wasn't Nightmare Moon, I would've told him to stop destroying the towns and cities of my subjects. But I couldn't, so he kept on creating destruction. I still had a heart for him, so I asked him out on a date and he said yes. Three months later, I turned to stone. If he didn't control his temper when he lost me, he would've leveled out the planet. Anyways, I still love him, and nothing will change that."

Everypony looked at her in shock and confusion except for me and Celestia. I sat on my haunches while Celestia stayed standing and we waited for the ponies to say something.

A few minutes of silence passed, so I broke it, "Not as awkward as I thought, but it'll do. So, how's Discord?"

"Still in stone." Celestia answered. I sighed with disappointment, not wanting to think of what that fool did before I turned to stone.

"Want to come to the palace with me, Tyrant?" Luna asked, sitting next to me.

I smiled and wrapped a hoof around her, "Totally."