Equestria Wars Episode XII: Return of the Scourge

Charming Thunder has received reports that has been strange activity going on at the boarder of the Zebra Empire and that Danny and the others are coming to meet him at his Super Star Destroyer that is being escorted by two Star Destroyers. He headed to the hangar bay where a row of his stormtroopers lined up next to Danny's shuttle and the ramp lowered and sees Danny, Twilight, and Rainbow walk down to exit the shuttle. Twilight noticed him and rushed over to hug him after not seeing him in a long time since her training. She gave him a tight hug and almost broke his entire body in one bone crushing hug. Danny healed his brother for any bones that were either out of place or may have broken. He then began to walk with him as Charming Thunder said to him, "I heard that you have mated with Sonata and Trixie. Good for you, brother."

"Thanks," Danny replied. "Though the marriage will have to wait until this war is over." He then took out a recorded disc and gave it to Charming Thunder. "Here is the gift I mentioned to you." Charming took it with his magic and looked at it, wondering what was on it. He put it in one of the bags he had and they went up to the bridge.

"I wish to inform you that Scorponok did a wonderful job at the frontier."

"Excellent. Also, did you get the news about the getaway island for us?"

"Indeed. I must admit it will make a perfect place to relax and get away from royal duties."

"I agree. Maybe we should consider going together with our girls there after the war? All of this fighting and stuff is really making me blood thirsty and that isn’t a good thing at the moment."

"Yeah, I get you there. All of this work really is aching me. We really need a break."

Later, Charming Thunder and the others arrive at the coordinates and took a transport down to the surface. The ramp lowered while Charming Thunder, Danny, Twilight, Rainbow, Trixie, Sonata, Applejack, and Sunset began to walk out of the shuttle. They then suddenly came into an ambush between Three Zebra Ghosts and one Zebra Wraith along with a bunch of alien-looking soldiers. Most carried Needlers or Energy Swords, and a few carried Storm Rifles. Charming Thunder and the others were about to go to their weapons but Danny held up is hoof to hold the action. He then approached an Elite Covenant and he looked at him before speaking the language that he alone understands. "{Who are you intruders!?} the Elite demanded. "{Why do you cross our land!?}" Charming Thunder and the others were confused as Danny spoke their language.

"{My name is Danny Eclipse, Son of Princess Luna and King Sombra,}" Danny explained. "{I am the Aspect of Insanity and The Chronicler, so you already know that I’m able to speak all of the languages in the world; even Sangheili.}” The Covenant Soldiers had a look of surprise as they began to talk amongst themselves. Danny pointed to the others and introduced them. "{These are my friends. The red one is Charming Thunder, King of Harmony and the Element of Courage. He is my brother, same father. He is also leader of the Equestrian Empire. The cyan one with rainbow hair and tail is one of my mates; Rainbow Dash. She is the Element of Loyalty. The orange one with blonde hair and tail and with the cowgirl hat is Applejack; The Element of Honesty and one of Charming’s mates. The lavender one that looks like an alicorn is Twilight Sparkle; The Princess of Friendship, Element of Magic, and another one of Charming’s mates. The yellow one with the yellow and red hair is Sunset Shimmer; Protégé of Twilight Sparkle and the third mate of Charming Thunder. The light blue or teal one is Trixie Lulamoon; My first apprentice and one of my mates. Finally; the light blue close to white is Sonata Dusk; one of three Sirens, my third mate, and is my second apprentice.}"

"Danny, you can understand them?" Charming Thunder asked.

"Of course; I’m the Chronicler, Aspect and Keeper of Knowledge. I know of all the languages, even alien languages." The Covenant Soldiers looked at us then motioned them to follow.

The group arrived at an alien-looking base and we entered a palace. An alien warrior sat n the throne with two Elite Covenant Guards. The one on the throne was an alien wearing black suit. On his waist was an energy sword. The alien looked down to them and Danny gasped as he recognized him. He then knelt down as the others looked at Danny. "{{King Thel 'Vadam, otherwise known as The Arbiter,}" Danny greeted. "{We came here in wonder of the activity that our military have detected. To what do I own the pleasure of seeing the king of the Covenant here?}" Arbiter looked down at him half surprise, half curious and got up from his throne.

"{You speak the language of my people?}" Arbiter asked. "{How is that possible?}"

"{He claims to be The Chronicler,}" The Elite Covenant Commander interrupted, answering his question. Arbiter, now, had a look of surprise on his face. He looked down at Danny again and walked up to him. When he was above him, he examined him and noticed his two lightsabers and his medallion.

"{You intrigue me, Aspect of Knowledge. I did not expect your kind to be here. Tell me; are you powerful and strong?}" Danny nodded to Arbiter. "{Then I challenge you to a fight. One on one, challenge in the Arena. I desire to test your skills with a weapon.}" Danny looked up on got out of his kneeling position.

"{I would be honored, your highness,}" Danny said. "{What are the terms of this duel?}"

"{If you win; we will join you and your army. We will also give you the same technology and more like how we gave them to the Zebra Empire. If I win; you leave and never return. Do you agree, Chronicler?}"

"Challenge accepted. Just wondering though; do you know how to speak Equestrian?"

"Yes. I can speak Equestrian, though I have a very hard time speaking it, I can understand you perfectly." Before Charming Thunder could say anything, Danny turned and began to leave the throne room with him.

"What happened in there?" Charming Thunder asked. "What’s going on?"

"I’ve been challenge to a fight and I tend to not lose. I must train now."

In the arena, Danny stood on one side as Arbiter was on the other side. They were ready to fight and Danny could see Charming Thunder and the others watching from the stand. "{Welcome everyone to the challenge of the year!}" the Covenant Announcer declared. "{Our warriors today is King Thel 'Vadam vs. King Danny Eclipse! Who do you think will win? Are the combatants ready for a fight?}" Danny pulled out his lightsabers as Arbiter pulled out his Energy Sword and activated it. "{I take that as a ‘yes’. Now, Fight!!}" Danny charged at Arbiter who did the same and the fight has started. Danny held on as his blades closed with his. When Arbiter pulled back, he made a quick move to attack underneath. Danny was already on the move as he jumped over Arbiter's head. He went for the slash, but Arbiter already moved and blocked it. When Danny landed to the ground, he went to the offensive and jumped at him, spinning like a tornado. Arbiter blocked the strikes and pulled back from the melee combat.

At the stand, Charming Thunder and the others watched as he was surprised with his recent strike. "Whoa...where did he learned that?" he asked. Suddenly, the spirits of Yoda, Anakin, Obi Wan, and Qui-Gon appeared besides them. Everyone nearly jumped when they saw them.

"That move..." Obi-Wan said in disbelief. "Master Yoda, wasn’t that move-"

"Indeed," Yoda replied. "Darth Sidious’ lightsaber technique, it is." Suddenly, the spirits of Sidious, Starkiller, Dooku, and Revan appeared in front of them in the seats.

"He is, indeed, a powerful Sith," Sideous said with pride in his voice. "While his causes are good, his beliefs are strong, he is a true Sith."

"What are you four doing here!?" Anakin demanded.

Dooku looked at Anakin and said, "Don’t start now; Anakin Skywalker. You have seen that our apprentice, Danny Eclipse, is a true warrior of the ways of the lightsaber."

Danny was panting slightly while Arbiter was panting more than him. Danny was still holding his position while Arbiter did as well. He was chuckling now, seeing that this fight was, indeed, a challenge and he began to charge at him. Danny acted fast as he dashed at him and combined his lightning with his lightsabers then slashed at him knocking his Energy Sword away. He then pointed his weapon at hi throat. "I win," Danny said. Arbiter, on the other hand, had other plans. He punched him and knocked him away. Danny recovered and looked at the Arbiter as he grabbed his Energy Sword and pulled out another Energy Sword, now entering a duel wielding stance.

"I'm not finished yet, young one," Arbiter said. Danny smirked as he readied himself and they both charged again with their weapons clashing at each other this time. Danny broke the lock and went to the offensive. He then flipped and began to spin like a top in mid-air. When Arbiter blocked the attack, Danny landed on the ground. Arbiter then charged at him hoping to lend a hit on him. Danny kept pulling back to avoid the Arbiter's attacks. He then used his speed when he saw an opening and dashed at him. When he was below him, kicked him high into the sky and he dropped his energy swords. Danny got back on all fours and jumped up to him. When he was in front of Arbiter, he began to barrage him with punches and kicks. When he finished, he punched him and launched him back to the wall. When Arbiter got up from the wall, he looked at Danny as he held his hand up. "You win Chronicler, you have defeated me in fair combat." Cheers were then heard from the crowd as Danny walked away with a smile.