Creeping Shadows: A Heart of Nothingness

The two groups stood there regarding each other, the ponies with expressions of sympathy and concern, and the three humans and Corvus with apprehension and calculating gazes. As Corvus crossed their arms over their chest as their comrades the spoke up.

"I am Benjamin Galith."

"The name's Beatrice Felix."

"Walker Green."

"As you know I am Princess Celestia and this is my sister Princess Luna." The white alicorn introduced. "And this is my most faithful student Twilight Sparkle." As Corvus wondered why they would know that she gestured to the purple horned equine with a curious expression and that same predatory glint in her eyes as The All Seeing when it was given the chance to study Corvus.
Then came the questions.

"Was that dark magic you used? How did you use magic without a horn? Where did you learn to fight like that? Did your parents teach you? Where are your parents? Why were you alone in Canterlot? What was-"

"Silence." Came the voices of Corvus.
Corvus took the purple equine's shock as an opportunity to take in her appearance. She was around 7 feet tall with lavender fur and dark purple hair with a pink stripe reaching her upper back and a matching tail. Her eyes were ridiculously large and expressive purple orbs. She wore a simple white blouse with a lavender skirt.

'Underdeveloped muscles and curious nature suggests she is some form of scholar with little to no regular physical exertion. Further supported by her being this Celestia person's student. This 'Twilight Sparkle' is clearly to curious for her own good. More information required for complete analysis.'

Meanwhile Twilight Sparkle was having similar thoughts.
'That dark magic must have effected his personality making him cold hearted and mean. I hope it's not too late to save him.'

"We will answer your questions if we deem you to be worth giving an explanation, no sooner." Corvus stated, cutting her off before she could respond.
Corvus then turned to face Celestia, who had a face of shock and mild anger, and said "Next." The white horned female stepped forward and Corvus took in her appearance.
She was a few inches taller than Twilight Sparkle with snow white fur and deep purple hair that was set in intricate curls along with her tail. She had sapphire blue eyes with blue eyeshadow and red lipstick. She was wearing a sky blue dress decorated with dozens of gemstones. Adorning her neck, ears ,and arms was a small jewelry shop's worth of expensive looking accessories. On her hooves were what appeared to be high heeled shoes.

"Hello darling." She spoke with a Trans-Atlantic accent, her tone vaguely condescending. "Where in the world did you get those clothes? They're so plain and filthy. Why would your parents let you run around in such horrid outfits?"

'The way she carries herself and her tone of voice displays a sense of superiority and concern. Her clothing, jewelry, and makeup speak of a noblewoman with high consciousness of her appearance, coupled with her criticisms of our clothes suggests extreme fascination, possibly obsession, for fashion.'

"This 'horrid outfit' as you call it is not just simple clothing. It is valuable for several reasons and it's appearance is irrelevant."
At this the female gasped in horror and put a hand to her forehead.

"Oh the tragedy! You poor little dear, parents who force you to wear these rags and no fashion sense whatsoever! Don't worry I'll help you posthaste!" She cried in an overdramatic voice.

"If you so much as touch us we will remove your tail and sew it onto your face as a beard."
At this she backed away towards her companions.

"The nerve, refusing my help in such an emergency and threatening to ruin my beauty."

'Does not understand value of clothing besides appearances.'

Corvus was about to reply when suddenly the pink one was in their face and babbling at hyper speed.

"HiI'mPinkiePie!Ilovemakingfriends!Willyoubemybestestfriend?Doyoulikeparties?Ofcourseyoudowhodoesn'tlikeparties!Ihopeyourparentsaren'tbigmeanieswhoabandonedyou-"

Once again Corvus interrupted. "No."

"What do you mean?" Pinkie Pie asked in confusion.

"We do not wish to be your friend and we do not like parties. Now leave us alone."
At this the pink mare's explosive cloud of hair deflated and her smile fell. Corvus noted stood at the same height as Twilight Sparkle and had blue eyes and that she was wearing shorts and a bright yellow T-shirt.

'Childish demeanor and extreme reaction to rejection reveals an immature personality with inability to accept refusal of friendship. Immediate request for friendship demonstrates extreme naïveté. However she seems to be capable of some form of instantaneous movement with unknown limitations or alignment, this requires further observation.'

She just stood there staring into space until the rainbow flier got up in Corvus' face, glaring into their lenses. "Hey you little brat, she's just trying to be nice to you! Now apologize!" She shouted in their face.

"No." Corvus stated while taking a step back. "Why should we? We don't have any reason to be friends with a complete stranger." Corvus stated while taking in her appearance.
She was a few inches shorter than Twilight Sparkle and Pinkie Pie with sky blue fur, cerise eyes, and wild multicolor hair and tail. She wore a black sports bra and matching workout shorts. She was noticeably more muscular than Twilight Sparkle and Pinkie Pie.

'Developed muscles and streamlined shape of an athlete, a runner or swimmer. Hostility at us for causing the pink one distress display a close bond to her with strong protective instincts, perhaps the alpha of their pack. She is quick to try to intimidate and display dominance even after witnessing what we did to the guards, showing she is arrogant and acts before thinking.
Before the flier could respond, the voice Corvus had been trying to get away from called out "Relax Sugarcube, he's just a colt." Corvus tensed at the voice and their human companions flinched.
As the now named Rainbow Dash pulled away with a grumble, Corvus turned to look at the orange normal female and forced themselves to take in her appearance. She stood significantly taller than the others, her coat was bright orange with her blonde hair and tail pulled into ponytails, she had white freckles on her cheeks underneath her bright green eyes. She was dressed in shorts and a red tank top showing her toned stomach with a brown Stetson on her head. On her hooves were brown coverings, protective footwear maybe?

'Western accent and headgear points to roots in a traditional western town. Well defined muscles and style of clothing likely mean long lengths of time spent doing physical labor in the sun, strange footwear and particularly muscular legs suggest the majority of her work focuses on using her legs. She is likely a farmer of some sort.'

"Howdy there Sugarcube, mah name's Applejack." She said cheerfully, not noticing the clenching of Corvus' fists or the worried glances at them from their companions. Corvus looked at the equine, glaring behind their shades, bitter memories rising to the surface.

Dust filled the air, blood pounded in their skull. The booming steps drawing closer. So much blood-

Without realizing it Corvus had flared their daiyoshi, gripping the humans and equines in a suffocating presence filled with despair and malice, bringing the equines to their knees. Their shadow became a formless mass and lifted them into the air. As they hovered there looking at the orange female they spoke. Their voices rang with authority and carried a sense of malice.

"Your presence disturbs us."

With that said they swiped a dark tendril at her, knocking her to the floor. As they descended Corvus turned around and began stomping away, their footsteps still making no sound. Their packmates soon followed, leaving behind the gathered equines who were either looking at them with pity or glaring with hostility.