The Relics of the Past

(A/N: Wow thanks everyone! I never thought i make it to the feature box, let alone be this popular. Oh god, what i have created! Anyways, I hope that everyone likes this chapter and this will have a hint of Luna's Studies From Nimaru.

Discord watched as the ponies descended onto Celestia, giving her a group hug, surprising the Sun Princess. A sad smile caressed his face before his eyes snapped to the window, facing to the west. His eyes narrowed as he felt a pulse.

A pulse of uncontrolled chaos.

Something was happening and it was not a good thing. In the time he was awake, the amount of chaos he felt was quiet low compare to when humans were running around. But the pulse he felt was disgusting, it was the pulse of uncontrollable chaos of death.

Some poor ponies were dying, in most gruesome way possible.

He gave a small growl before the pulse quickly stop, indicating that the slaughter over. He looked over to see Celestia horn glow and the scene change and began to speak. He needed to warn her of the coming danger.

“Master Xing raised me under his wings.” The scene change to show Master Xing carrying Baby Celestia in his arms, showing her flowers, animals, and insects, quietly speaking to her as he watch her move. “He showed me the beauty of the world and how to care for it.”

Various scenes showed an growing Celestia, covered in dirt and sneezing, feeding the various monkeys, tigers, and pandas; and staring at a dragonfly that landed on her nose.

“He also introduce me to the Elements.” Twilight's eyes snapped back to her teacher.

“The Elements of Harmony!” Twilight exclaimed.

“In a way.” Celestia said, her horn glowing once more and the scene changed to the interior of a temple. “They were simply called the 6 Harmony Stones, the Heaven's Path, and the Bond of Men.”

They watched as Master Xing quietly pointed out each stone to the young Celestia. “小太阳，你很快就会走和我一样的路径。我希望你能学到同样的理想，我的师傅教我(Little Sun, soon you will walk the same path as me. I want you to learn the same ideals that my Master taught me.)”

“是的，爸爸(Yes, Papa.)” Celestia sat down, Master Xing smile as he took out ancient looking stones from the decorated cabinet, each one was carved with its name.

“接地(Grounding)” Master Xing laid the stone before Celestia. “这块石头代表的意志，以保持自己和他人接近地面，而在同一时间推动他们超越自己的极限。这也代表忠诚的朋友和家人(This Stone represents ones will to keep themselves and others close to the ground, while at the same time pushing them beyond their limits. It also represents loyalty to friends and family.)” Dash's eyes widen at this, staring at the stone in surprise.

“移情(Empathy.)” Master Xing pointed at the next stone. “这块石头代表是了解他人和他们的精神层面。为了使他们陷入萧条和黑暗下降。这也代表了其他和地支生物连接仁慈(This Stone represents to be aware of others and their spiritual level. To keep them falling into depression and darkness. It also represents kindness to others and connections to Earthly creatures.) “ Fluttershy blushed and kicked at the floor shyly.

“真理(Truth.)” Master Xing smiled at this one. “这块石头代表自己和您周围的人是真实的。秩序与和谐的催化剂。这也代表诚实和争取一个简单的生活，但有一个朋友和家人的强烈连接(This Stone represents to be truthful to yourself and to others around you. The Catalyst for Order and Harmony. It also represents honesty and to strive for a simple life, yet have a strong connection to friends and family.)” Applejack beamed at this, nodding to Master Xing.

“无私(Selflessness)” Master Xing quietly stated. “这块石头代表是对他人慷慨和体贴别人的问题。这也代表给予小小的奖励回报，或短的慷慨。(This Stone represents to be generous to others and to be considerate of others problems. It also represents to give with little reward in return, or Generosity for short.)” Rarity primped her hair, blushing somewhat.

“正能量(Positive Energy)” Master gave a beaming smile. “这块石头代表开朗，保持良好的生活前景，驱逐了负能量。这也代表，以欢快，或充满欢笑(This Stone represents to be cheerful, to keep a good outlook on life, to banish away the negative energy. It also represents to cheerful or full of laughter.)” Pinkie giggled and pulled a cupcake from her pack and ate it.

“最后，我们有爱(And finally we have Love)” Master Xing finally pointing at the last stone. “这块石头代表了所有的连接。爱的一切事物，从动物的朋友和家人。爱是一个非常强大的力量，能够进入光的战士最弱的男人。这是非常耗电，它拥有类似于魔术本身。(This stone represents a connection to all. Love for all things, from the animals to the friends and family. Love is a very powerful force, capable of making the weakest of men into warriors for the light. It is very power it holds is akin to magic itself.)” Twilight blushed brightly when she heard the that. At the same time, she was thinking of the implications, was the Elements simply renamed?

Young Celestia cocked her head, staring at each stone. “所以，像他们是真正强大的遗迹！(So, like they are really powerful Relics!)”

Master Xing laughed and lifted Young Celestia and gave her a small hug. “在各种各样的方式(In a way of sorts.)”

“爸爸！我会用你教我结交更多的朋友！(Papa! I will use what you taught me to make more friends!)” Young Celestia smiled up at him.

“哦？只是朋友吗？(Oh? Just friends?)” Master Xing said as he held onto her, while placing the stones away with his free hand.

“不要担心，爸爸！当我想到爱石，我会想你！(Don't worry Papa! When I think of the Love stone I will think of you!)” Young Celestia wings flapped and horn gave a small spark of light. Master Xing smiled and carried her out of the temple.

“主星！主星！(Master Xing! Master Xing!)” a disciple rushed up to him, pointing behind him. “几个西方人来的路径，他们要求你看到天坛(Several Westerners are coming up the path, they requesting to see you about the Heaven Temple.)” Master Xing's eyes narrowed before gently handing Young Celestia to him.

“我会看到这一点。小太阳，去其他孩子一起玩(I will see to this. Little Sun, go play with the other children.)” Master Xing said to her.

“是爸爸(Yes Papa.)”

The view followed Master Xing as he swiftly made his way to the Westerners.

“Who are these 'Westerners' people?” Rarity asked, watching the as other Monks rally around Master Xing.

“Namely Europeans or Americans.” Celestia replied. “A group of humans from another section of the world.” The group watched as Master Xing walked to the entrance of the Temple and saw a small group of people making their way up.

“Hello!” An elder looking man wearing comfortable clothes and a large pack on his back, hearing him speak perfect Equestrian startled the ponies, but held their questions for now. “Oops...Uh....what was it? Um....gah! Agent Donovan, help me out here.” He turn to his younger companion next to him, wearing what appeared to be some sort of armor and holding a long black item in his hands.

“Seriously? Fine....你好，我的名字是代理安东尼多诺万，这是我的同事医生杰克光明。我们的基金会(Hello, my name is Agent Anthony Donovan, and this is my Co-Worker Doctor Jack Bright. We are with the Foundation.)”

-Buffalo tribe-
Little Strong Heart was just about to make her journey to Appleloosa when heavy footsteps fell behind her. She turn and jump in surprise when she saw her father standing behind her.

“Father! I mean, Chief ThunderHooves! I am about to set out to Appleloosa in a few moments.” Little Strong Heart stated. She trailed off when she saw her father's face, who looking at her with sadness. “Father?”

“I love you Little Strong Heart. You make me proud to call you my daughter, and your grandfather would be proud to call you granddaughter, and your-” He jerked back in surprise when Little Strong Heart placed a hoof on his mouth. He gave a chuckle and hugged his daughter. “Make me proud.”

“Father....whats wrong.” Little Strong Heart was scared, she has never seen her father this way before. She looked around to see all the buffalos gearing up for battle. “Father....”

“Be swift Little Strong Heart.....Strong Heart.” He corrected. “A darkness is coming and we of the Buffalo Tribe will stall it as long as we can.” He looked to the distance before turning back to his only daughter. “Be fast as the wind and warn Appleloosa of the coming danger.”

“Danger?!” Heart took a step back in surprise. “Then we must go and flee.”

“No.....The stars tell me that the Tribe will buy time, if not, the world will begin its first steps in Darkness. Go. Warn the ponies, tell their leaders of the Darkness. We will remain here and fight.”

The newly name Strong Heart took a couple of steps before a bellow of a buffalo sounded off. “Go!” Chief ThunderHooves commanded her, turning around running back to the tribe. Tears streak down Strong Heart's face, but she turn and ran as quickly as she could.

Chief ThunderHooves ran up and saw all of his tribe members standing, staring hard at the object before them. The stone statue stare right back, at its feet laid two members of the tribe. Chief closed his eyes before opening them and began to rush at the dark creature. “We must buy Strong Heart time! To battle!”

As Chief ThunderHooves rushed at the creature, he could only hope the warning reached the Celestial Princess. He blinked and the creature was gone, he turn to see a buffalo collapsing onto the ground, his head twist completely around.. The others looked at the stone creature in shock before they roared out in anger.

-Several hours later-

He tried to keep his eyes open.

His eyes felt so tired, desperately trying stay awake. The creature stood before him, nothing they did kept it down for long.

Stomping on it, sitting on it, and even tying it up did nothing to slow it's slaughter down. Chief ThunderHooves finally figured out that it could move when no one was looking at it, but figured it out too late. Now he was the last, his tribe surrounding him, their dead bodies slowly beginning to rot.

But the job was done. His daughter had no doubt made it to Appleloosa to warn them of the danger. He blinked once and the creature was now standing before him, his head firmly in it's grasp.

He stared hard, but fatigue was getting to him. His eyes began to closed

“I am sorry, Strong Heart....But my time has-”

*CRACK*

I did some research on Doctor jack Bright, and i came to the conclusion that he is slightly......

eccentric

But that is a good thing. I generally have free range on what i want him to do. This event that I am showing is prior before his study of 963 so i will adjust accordingly after his....uh....death.

So stay tune for more!