Last time, on EHS. Daniel returned home, but found out that Spike was gone. Twilight tells her story about what happened. He, along with Will will furious with the event, and the two left them. Meanwhile, the being ordered Kuro to find Spike and have him operate his plan. What is Kuros evil plan? Will Daniel find Spike in time? Find out now.

(Que Opening 1 or the Fan Opening)

(The music starts and seven different colored orbs move around the black screen, leaving a glitter path behind them. The orbs moved faster and then, they clash together, and a bright light filled the screen. The light fades, and the title Equestrians Human Spirit is seen. The light shines off the title and gives off an amazing flash at the edge, until the screen changes.)

Standing here with dried-up lips
Being unprotected right below

(The camera moved around a bit until Daniel is seen on an edge of a cliff, with the wind blowing through his hair and clothing. Daniel opens his eyes and looks up at the blue sky.)

the freezing sunlight

(Daniel Smiles and jumps off the edge, opening his wings and flying off in the distance.)

Countless tears are overflowing
Falling as they scrape against my face,

(Spike is seen next, while a few tears flow out of his eyes. A dark figure in the shape of a dragon, same height as him, while his purple eyes glowed and a evil smile formed.)

With a shining light so bright

(Then, a light is shown in front of spike, making the dark figure disappear, and making the young drake smiled and rush forward to the light.)

I've been searching far and wide for your presence close to me
So I can reach out, and fill my empty heart.

(Daniel is seen again, on the same cliff, looking up at the night sky. He sees his mother and grandfather smiling warmly at him, while Daniel reaches out for them. His family vanishes, making his hand drop, and he lowered his head while tears flowed.)

But when I hold your hand, I'm able to feel the loneliness that's inside of you

(A purple hand takes his hand softly, making him look up and behind him, and sees Twilight, her friends, Spike, Pipsqueak, the four princesses, Shining, and Aurora smiling at him.)

When We're miles apart!!

(Daniel smiles as well, and jumps to the camera, unsheathing his sword and slashing the view in white.)

The wish that we held on to, in the middle of our hearts

(The view changes and Tom, Chuck and Will are seen in the front, while Two shadow Alicorn beings stood behind them, smirking evilly, while Will frowns a little.)

was torn apart by destiny

(The camera moves and shows Daniel with a determined face, and roars, transforming into his fire form, and charges at the shadow beings and humans.)

And even though you vanished from my life,

(The main six are seen, wearing the Elements of Harmony. Two rainbows shot up and collided and explode.)

I still have the memories

(Spike jumps in the air and fires a fire breath at a black cloak being, smirking evilly, and the fire hits him, engulfing the screen.)

that you left behind

(Kasai, and thirteen other dragons, covered in shadows appear and roar together.)

And right now, I can feel you here…

(Daniel in fire form holds his wrist up, and Kasai’s gem appears. He grabs the gem, and plunges it into his chest, and he’s engulfed in flames. His mother was on his right, while his Grandfather was on his left, as spirits.)

in me.

(Daniel throws his hands out, covering the screen in white.)

(The screen shows Daniel Landing on the ground, and pulling his sword out, giving it one swing, and smiled, with his friends behind him, smiling as well. The title Equestrians Human Spirit is shown on the bottom.The Screen then goes black.)

(Opening Ends)

Chapter 45: Enter Kuro, the wielder of Shadows (Un-Edited)

(Spike)

Far from Ponyville, a drake was resting on a lone tree, on top of a hill. He gazed at the beautiful sight, the blue ocean waters. Waves and splashes made it look elegant, and the blue sky above it contrasted it perfectly.

The drake was thinking about what they have done. If this could be fixed, have they even realized, or will they even care? Maybe Twilight already got a new assistant? Maybe they already forgot about him. Who knows, maybe they're glad he's gone. Never the less, he was relaxed, watching the beautiful sight in front of him. It made him feel at peace.

Spike didn't have a comfortable sleep. He found shelter in a cave last night. Thankfully, this time, there was no dragon, or any other being occupying the area. So technically, he slept under a roof last night which was good, but where will he go now he wondered. He couldn't go to Celestia, she would send him back to Twilight. He couldn't go to the dragons, they would bully him again. He thought if he would be on the run forever, if someone would find him and keep them under their hand, or wing, or claw.

Never the less, he was glad he wasn't living with the pony he once thought mother. Still though, he felt empty, that he had to run away from the only three that cared about him. Pipsqueak, Will…Daniel. Spike missed him. He was the only one that understood his pain and suffering. He always looked up to him like a brother. Now…like Daniel, he ran away.

"What should I do now?" He asked himself.

"S…Sp…ike…"

Spike jumped by the voice. He looked around, seeing if anyone was around him.

"Hello!? Anypony there!?" He called out.

"D…es…ny…"

"Wha?" He didn't understand what the voice meant.

"F…am…ly…"

Then, all became silent.

Spike didn't understand what just happened. What was that voice that was calling out to him? What was going on? Spike couldn't take it. He slumped to the ground, holding his head, as a few tears started forming. First the abuse of Twilight and the others, running away, and now he's beginning to her things.

"What is wrong with me?" he whispered.

Little did he know, a shadow with green eyes was watching him.

"Hmhmhmhm…soon, you'll find your destiny young one." It vanished in the shadows again, waiting for the moment to strike.

(Daniel)

Daniel continued wondering in the forest, in hope to find his dragon brother. His mind was still winding around on how the others and Twilight treated him. He knew running away was a huge mistake. If he didn't, non of this would have never happen.

"This is all my fault. I never should have run away." He whispered.

"Do not beat yourself up for what happened Daniel." Kasai said in my mind.

"It is my fault Kasai. If I never left, Spike would have been here."

"Don't worry my bearer. We'll find him. Funny thing, I feel…somewhat connected to him."

"Connected?"

"Yes. From before, his fire feels somewhat similar to mine. I don't know why though, but it feels like we're going to get the answers real soon."

Daniel nodded. "Right. Come on, we gotta continue looking." The young warrior ran off deeper into the forest, in hope to find the young drake.

(Spike)

Spike felt like he was standing tall over the shores of the great big ocean that was displayed before him. He managed to calm down a little while back, but he was still confused. He didn't understand to why this was happening to him. He wanted answers.

Emerging form the shadows, the object that was watching him, came out of the dark, wearing a black cloak, that also covered his face. He slowly walked over to the young dragon, and Spike didn't know he was behind him. He drew closer to him, until Spike felt a little unease.

He turned around and saw a being wearing the cloak. It startled him a little.

"Oh, my dearest apologies young one. I didn't mean to startle you." He said in a gentle voice.

Spike sighed. "It's okay. I'm used to it." He turned his attention to the ocean again.

Kuro sat next to him. "You know, I never seen a dragon around these areas before."

"Yeah I guess I can see where you're coming from. There aren't many dragons wondering around pony territory." Spike said.

"I see. My name is Kuro. Do you have a name?"

"Spike. Nice to meet you."

Kuro nodded.

"Just need to wait for the right moment, and the plan will commence." He thought darkly.

"Hey Kuro, can I ask you something?"

"Of course, what is it?"

"Why are wearing a cloak that covers your body and face?"

"Oh, well, I'm far different than others, and I don't feel comfortable showing my face to strangers." He lied.

"I see. Guess you and I are on the same boat."

"How so?"

"I'm different. I was born and raised from a place called Canterlot. This pony named Twilight raised me. I…used to…look up to her…like a mother."

"What happened?" Kuro knew what happened, but he had to play along until he finds the right moment.

"She…she didn't spend time with me like we used to. Ever since we stayed in ponyville…I was alone…hurt…" Spikes tears formed. "I was also abused by those I called friends! I hate every one of them! They did nothing for me but only use me!"

Kuro smirked inwardly. He sensed his anger, his suffering. This was something he was waiting for.

"Do you hate them?" He asked.

"Not all of them." Spike said calming down a little. "there were only three individuals that really acred for me. One little colt that I see like a little brother,a human that I see as a true friend, and…one human…that I look up to." Spike said as tears fell.

Kuro knew this was his chance to strike.

"You have been in so much pain for so many years young one."

Spike looked up at him.

"Only been used by those wrenched ponies. They never cared or even loved you, do they?"

"I…don't think so."

Kuro smiled under his hood.

"Come with me Spike." He offered holding his hand out.

"Wha?" Spike looked at him with shock.

"Come with me. Be my apprentice. I can train you to get stronger than you would ever imagine. Then, you can have your revenge on those who hurt you, used you, and humiliated you."

Spike thought for a moment about the offer. Could this be his chance to start a new life? It would sound great, but…revenge? He knew from Daniel revenge will only lead to suffering, and pain, but…the main six also did this to him.

(Daniel)

Daniel passed though a few more trees. Still, no luck finding his younger brother.

"Daniel!"

The young warrior jolted by the sound of Kasai's voice.

"Kasai, what's wrong?"

"I sense…an evil presence close by. It feels very dark, and…there's someone else there with it."

His eyes widened. "Spike."

He then ran faster to the location of the source.

(Spike)

"Well Spike, what's your answer?" Kuro asked.

Spike looked at Kuro's hand and then, his claw slowly moving and was going to reach for it.

"Yes…yes….come on…" Kuro thought smirking like an idiot.

His claw moved up and slowly started reaching for it. A few more inches.

A few more centimeters.

Then-

"SPIKE DOOON'T!"

Spike jolted by the familiar voice and turned. he was relieved to see who it was. It was Daniel.

"What are you waiting for? Take my hand!" Kuro said with his hand out.

"Spike, don't do it! Don't take his hand. I can sense there's a dark presence inside of him!" Daniel said, shocking the young drake.

"Don't listen to him! He's only trying to trick you! He wants to take you back to those ponies that hurt you!" Kuro countered.

"Spike, you know full well I would never lie to you. I came alone. I want to talk to you. Please." Daniel slowly walked over to them.

Kuro growled, knowing his plan was starting to fall.

"Guess I have no choice." He then tapped Spike at the back of the neck and knocked him out cold.

"SPIKE!" Daniel shouted.

"Hahahahaha! Sorry human, but your little friend is out cold." Kuro said smirking evilly.

"Who are you!?" Daniel demanded.

"My name is Kuro, and I am the wielder of Shadows." He greeted.

"The wielder of Shadows." Daniel thought. "Give me Spike back right now!"

Kuro just laughed. "You want him?" he grabbed Spike by the throat and held him out to the young warrior. "Then come and get him."

Daniel felt the sudden changes int he wind, and felt the dark presence stronger than ever. He pulled out his sword and got to his battle stance.

Daniel charged at Kuro and slashed his sword, but he dodged the attack.

"Huh? He dodged it like it was nothing." Daniel thought. He brought his sword down again for another attack, one after the other, but Kuro continued dodging the attacks, like it was nothing.

When Daniel brought his blade down, Kuro held one finger up and the attack was blocked.

That shocked Daniel to the core. "How is that possible!? he blocked it with only one finger!"

Daniel jumped back and panted a little.

"Is that all you got? I'm disappointed." Kuro said shaking his head.

Daniel growled and charged again. He slashed his sword and moved behind him. He brought his blade up and slowly sheathed it.

"Thousand Slash of the Kusanagi."

Thousands slash attacks came out of nowhere and hit Kuro. Dust builded up, and covered him up, along with the drake in his hands.

Daniel panted and looked back at the dust clearing. The, he was shocked that Kuro was standing there, unharmed with Spike in his arms.

"H…how is that possible?" He asked himself.

Kuro chuckled. "Is this really the best you can do? It's humiliating."

Daniel growled. "Shut up!" He crossed his fingers. "Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

Clones surround Kuro.

"Grab Spike, and put this guy in his place!" Daniel shouted.

The clones let out their battle cries and charged. Kuro grunted and only tapped a few of the clones, and they vanished. he grabbed a few clones and threw them at another, causing them to vanish.

Daniel was now really shocked.

"Come on human. I'm looking for a challenge." Kuro taunted. He placed Spike away from them so he can have all the free hands he has.

"Grrrrr!" Daniel growled and did some hand signs. "Fire Style: Dragon Flame Bomb!"

A few large fireballs came into view and blasted forward at Kuro. The fireballs made contact and exploded. The smoke cleared and Kuro zipped up in front of Daniel.

"That all you got?" He asked smirking.

Daniel did more hand signs. "Lightning Style: Chidori!"

His hand was covered in electricity and he thrusted his hand forward. Kuro grabbed his hand and held it there. Daniel was shocked that Kuro is not taking any damage and is withstanding his attack.

He got free and jumped back, and did another hand sign. "Mental Style: Psycho Cut!" A blade of pink energy shot out and collided with him, but he wasn't harmed.

"How is this possible!? I'm throwing everything I have at him, and he's not hurt at all! What is he!?" Daniel thought. His energy was running low, and only one jutsu might do the trick. He held out his hand and activated Rasengan. Then, he poured his lightning and Wind elements to the sphere of energy. He grunted and tried to concentrate, while Kuro watched.

His jutsu was ready. Wind and Lightning formed around the jutsu move. This took a huge portion of his chakra. This was his only chance to stop Kuro. He roared and charged at him.

"Wind andLightning Style:TyphoonLightningSpiralRasengan!" The attack collided with the unknown being and wind and lightning blasted everywhere.

BOOOOOOOOOM!

The explosion expanded everywhere. Cliffs cracked and crumbled, sand blasted everywhere, and the water blasted backward by the force of the wind.

The dust cleared and Daniel was there, panting hard, having to use so much energy from that last attack. He hoped it did the trick.

However, it was crushed.

The dust cleared completely, and Kuro was standing there, not harmed.

Daniel was now shocked. He gave it everything he had on that last move and yet, Kuro wasn't fazed. What's more is that his hood was down. Daniel gasped. He looked like a human. His spiky hair was black in the back, while the front was light purple. He smirked evilly at Daniel.

"Is that it? Oh well, my turn now." Before he could even blink, Kuro his Daniel directly in the chest, only poking him with one finger. Daniel coughed hard, spitting out his saliva.

"How…is….this…possible?" He thought. He then fell to the ground, unable to move.

Kuro chuckled and grabbed the unconscious Dragon.

"You really are a disappointment Daniel. I thought you would be a challenger of my own, but you're so out of my league." Kuro said.

"Gah! Who…what are you?" He asked with sever pain.

Kuro chuckled. "In do time, you will know the whole truth about me. Now then, if you want to see your dragon friend again, meet me at the Ruin Castle of the Two Royal Pony Sisters in three hours. That should give you enough time to recover and find us. Until then." Shadows formed around him.

"No..S…Spike." Daniel reached out to him, but Kuro, along with the young dragon, vanished. Daniel grunted and fell unconscious.

The gem on Daniels wrist appeared and Kasai was summoned. He looked down at his bearer.

"Daniel…" He gently grabbed him with his claws and brought him close. He took off to the skies and flew back to town.

"S…sp..ike." Daniel muttered in pain.

(Will)

Will picked up Pipsqueak and the two were walking around the streets. A few hours have passed since Daniel left. He was getting worried. He didn't know if Daniel found Spike or not. He just hoped that Daniel would bring him back home.

"What's that in the sky!?"

"It's a dragon!"

Will and Pip looked up and saw a fire dragon coming their way. Pip knew immediately it was Kasai. the dragon landed on the ground and gently placed the knocked out warrior on the ground. Will and Pip gasped.

"Daniel!" the two ran to his aid. Will kneeled and lifted him up. He examined him. He was still breathing, but it was a little heavy.

"Kasai, what happened?" Pipsqueak asked.

"I'll explain everything, but right now, you need to get Daniel to the hospital now. He needs attention stat."

Will nodded. He was pretty scared seeing a fully grown dragon, but that wan't the issue right now. Daniel needed help. He hauled the injured warrior up and wrapped him in his arms and slowly carried him to the hospital.

the ponies saw their favorite human unconscious and they looked all worried. Will started to lose his grip, until another pair of hands grabbed him. He looked and saw a mint green unicorn, looking at Daniel with concern.

"Thanks." Will said.

"Sure." She replied.

The two walked to the hospital, carrying the young man in their arms.

"Um, who are you?" Will asked.

"I'm Lyra, one of Daniels friends. I saw you at the party a couple days ago." She said.

"Sorry if I didn't see you. I was messed up when I got here, and I am now." He looked at Daniel who was grunting a little in pain while still unconscious.

"What happened to him?" Lyra asked.

"I don't know, but I know for certain he'll tell us." He gestured back to Kasai, slowly following them.

They made it and they burst the doors open.

"Help! We have injured!" Will shouted.

The doctors gasped at the sight of the human in their arms in pain.

"We need a medical bed now!" A doctor shouted.

A rolling bed was brought out and they placed Daniel on the roller.

"Get him to the ER Now!" They all hauled him away to aid his wounds.

"Will he be okay?" Lyra asked.

"I don't know. We'll have to find out." The doc said and ran to the ER.

Lyra and Will walked out, with Pip and Kasai standing near the building.

"Is Daniel gonna be okay?" Pipsqueak asked.

"He's in the ER right now, but he's very strong. I'm sure he'll pull through." Will answered.

"Will is it?" Kasai asked, making the human nod. "I need you to get Twilight and the others."

"What? Why do you want me to bring them, after what they did?" Will asked getting angry.

"I know you're still angry at them for the events that occurred, but we have more depressing matters to attend to. This is about Daniel and Spike. Please get them for me." The fire dragon asked in a calm tone.

Will didn't wan tot admit it, but he was right. Right now, this wasn't abut Twilight or him. This was about Daniel, and Spike. he nodded and ran to the library. he opened the door, and ran into the family room. They girls didn't leave their spot.

Applejack looked up at Will. "Wut do ya want?"

"Daniels in the hospital. He's in serious bad shape." Will said.

That got their attention, and they all ran out, following Will.

They finally got to the hospital, and saw Pip, Lyra and Kasai.

"What happened to Daniel?" Twilight asked.

"Daniel got into a fight with a being named Kuro, the wielder of the shadows. Kuro took Spike, and Daniel tried to get him back, but Kuro's powers were too much for him. He only hit him once with one finger and Daniel was knocked out." Kasai explained.

The girls, Pip and Will gasped.

"No…that can't be true." Twilight whimpered.

"How is that possible!? There's no way Daniel could have been taken out with one finger!" Rainbow shouted.

"Kuro is not a human being, neither a pony. He's something else. He holds unimaginable power. His strength is far greater than Daniels." Kasai explained.

"How can that be? Daniel, Celestia and Luna are the only three that I know that have so much power." Twilight said.

Kasai looked away. "I don't know how one with that much power can exist, and you're right. Only those three are the only ones I know that have a lot of power." He looked back at the ponies. "We'll have to wait until Daniel is awake. He also needs to know about this as well."

(Two hours later)

Daniel awoken from his injuries. he still felt very soar from his attack from Kuro, but he was still able to move again. He rose from his bed and got up. He looked back at the window and thought over what happened.

"How is Kuro so strong? It's not possible for somepony to wield that kind of power. Just…what is he?" He thought.

"You're awake."

Daniel turned and saw Nurse Redheart with a clipboard in her hands.

"hey Redheart." He said.

"Glad you're up. I-"

"Look, as much as I would love to hear about my condition, I need to get going." Daniel interrupted her.

The nurse smiled. "I understand. That's what I was about to tell you. The others are outside waiting for you. Sign here." She held out the clipboard to him.

Daniel nodded and signed quickly. He grabbed his stuff and quickly left the hospital. As he got outside, he saw Twilight, the others, Will, Lyra, and Pip.

"Daniel!" Pip ran to him, and Daniel kneeled and opened his arms. The young colt jumped into his arms and cried.

"I missed you." He whispered, clinging to his shirt.

"I'm sorry I left. I'll never leave you ever again." Daniel whispered and stroked Pips mane. He looked up at the fire Dragon, and he stood up, holding Pip in his arms.

"I believe you have something you want to say Kasai?"

He nodded. "Yes. I believe there's an explanation to why Kuro is so powerful."

"What is it then?" He asked.

"I believe Kuro…is a demigod."

Daniel gasped.

"What!? A demigod? How is that possible?" Will asked.

"His power his strong. I sensed a lot of darkness within him. His power felt somewhat familiar to me, long ago."

"Is there any way to stop him?" Twilight asked.

"I don't know for certain. The time when Paradox came, we Elemental Dragons stood together to fight him. Alas, he was too strong for us. If we had the others with us, we may have a slight chance to beat Kuro."

Daniel growled. "Darn. That plan is out. I only have you Kasai. Without the others, we can't beat him."

"We have to think of something." Will said.

Daniel looked at the ground. Spike was at the ruin castle, and they were running out of time. He then placed Pip down and walked t the forest.

"Daniel, where are you going?" Will asked.

"I'm going to the castle of the royal pony sisters. Kuro is waiting there." Daniel answered.

"You'r planning to take on Kuro, by yourself!?" Lyra asked shocked.

"What other choice do I have? I have to find him, and get him back, or die trying." He started firmly.

"Then we're coming with you." Twilight said.

"No way. Neither of you are coming." He snarled.

"Daniel. You need to bring them. We'll have a bigger chance to get Spike back if we all work together." Kasai stated.

"I'm not gonna-"

"Daniel, what's more important right now? Your own feeling towards Twilight and the others, or Spike?" Kasai asked.

Daniel looked back at the others, who were giving him pleaded eyes. He knew Kasai was right. This was about Spike, not him.

He sighed angrily. "Do what I say, don't slow me down, and don't get in my way." He started firmly.

They all nodded.

"Lyra, look after Pip while I'm gone. Pip, please behave. I'll come back. I promise."

The two nodded, and Pip ran up to him and hugged him.

"Stay safe." He said.

"I will." Daniel said patting his head. They broke the hug and they all ran into the forest.

"Spike…hang on little brother…I'm coming." Daniel thought with hatred and anger in his eyes, focused on Kuro.

Author's Note

Whew. Under a couple of hours, I got the next chapter done. I'm having a lot of fun with this. Hope you all enjoyed and I'll see you all next time in the next update. Like always Follow, fave and comment. Catch you all later. ^^