The Rise of the New Sith Empire

Luna looked for Celestia, curious as to where she was; Celestia hasn't been outside her room except when she raises the Sun and for food.

Once Luna neared Celestia's room, she heard a screech come from the opposite direction. Upon turning around, she saw a Griffon charging at her with a mace in its hand. Her eyes turned to pinpricks and her heart skipped a beat. The Griffon swung and Luna closed her eyes, waiting for the mace to make contact with her head. When she didn't feel it yet, she opened her eyes, and saw the Griffin stuck in a pose while the mace was right next to her face.

"What are you doing, Griffin?" A calm voice asked, and Luna turned to see it was Celestia who spoke. The Griffin only screeched at Celestia, but Celestia didn't flinch. "Trying to hurt my Sister, are you? I think not." She then forced the Griffin to the ground, who emanated a low grunt. "Now tell me; what were you trying to do?!"

The Griffin finally spoke up, "I'm a Griffin Assassin, sent by the Griffin Emperor personally!"

Celestia's eyes narrowed, "Why?!"

The Griffin continued, "Something about preparing to assault Equestria with 'the force of two thousand soldiers' or something of the sort." Celestia's glare scared the Griffin, "Don't hurt the messenger!"

Celestia saw a patrol of guards pass by, and she waved them over. "Take him to the dungeon!" They complied, and Celestia sighed. "We are not ready for another war, Sister."

Luna hung her head, "Yes, and the other countries don't hate the Griffin's enough to go to war with them."

There was a moment of silence or two before Celestia spoke up, "There is only one I know who hates the Griffin's; one who would sacrifice his life to get rid of their Emperor..." Celestia turned to Luna, who's eyes were wide with realization, "Necriever."

Ostril Empire: Throne Room

Necriever was teaching Steel the basics in using the Force; telekinesis. Steel was doing quite well, lifting up a chair with the Force. Necriever was pleased and impressed; he expected it to take much longer to lift up objects, especially counting that Steel has never seen or heard of the Force until a few minutes ago. It was dark outside, so the Emperor sent Steel to the Colt's quarters to get some rest.

Necriever then walked back to his throne and got into a thinking position, closing his eyes. He sensed a presence in the Force, a presence he hasn't felt since two thousand ye- Celestia! He stood up and drew his lightsaber, seeing as Celestia and Luna walked in with their heads held high. "You must have a lot of nerve coming to the heart of the Empire, Princesses."

Celestia was the first to speak, "You won't kill us."

Necriever pointed his lightsaber at them, "Why not?"

Luna then spoke, "Because if you do, you won't have help fighting the Griffin Empire."

Necriever leaped off his throne and landed in front of the Princesses, a look of rage on his face, "WHAT DO YOU CARE IF I CAN OR CANNOT DEFEAT THEIR EMPIRE?!" The Princesses were stunned, as they have never seen the Emperor this mad in their lives. Necriever then used the Force to choke them both. "TELL ME!"

Celestia spoke through gags, "E-Equestria's about t-to be attacked b-by them! W-We n-need your h-help!"

Necriever stopped choking them, watching as they fell to the ground. "Why would I want to help you?"

Luna spoke, "Because if you don't, the Griffin's will win and gain more land, which they will use against you!" Necriever frowned and rubbed his chin, thinking of how they could possibly kill him.

Necriever then spoke, "Fine, but I want something in return."

Celestia spoke, "What are your terms?"

Necriever smirked evilly, folding his arms, "Never come here again. And I also want two-quarters of all the major materials like Gold, Iron, Aluminum, etcetera. Throw in a few gems of all colors."

Celestia seemed confused, "Why?"

Necriever looked behind him and walked up to his throne, "Trade secret, Celestia, trade secret."

Celestia nodded, "Fine, may we make some terms?" Necriever nodded, and Celestia continued, "We would like you to not attack Equestria for the duration of one year and we would like to know what your soldier's armor is made of."

Necriever chuckled as he sat upon his throne, "A rare metal, Celestia, that is called Ciridium. I will agree to your terms, but remember, I could break those rules at any time."

Luna nodded, "We know, but we also know that you wouldn't do that because you want the Griffin Emperor to die."

Necriever looked confused, "The same Emperor as the one over two thousand years ago?" Luna nodded, and Necriever's eyes narrowed, "HOW IN THE LIVING HELL IS HE STILL ALIVE?!"

Celestia looked down at the ground, "He has unlocked the power of Immortality."

Necriever's hands formed into fists, "Just say the word, and I'll be at the Emperor's doorstep in seconds."

Luna spoke up, "Not yet, Necriever. Even with your skills alone, you would die to the Griffin's because of the number of soldiers they have.

Necriever smirked calmly, "Trust me, Luna, the Emperor will be dead if you point me in his direction." Necriever was going to go on a long trip, whether they liked it or not.

Celestia sighed, "We can't do that, because you are a powerful ally, and we would hate lose you because of your arroga- I mean, anger."

Necriever sighed, "Fine, please leave so I don't electrocute you in a minute." They complied, leaving to return to their own nation. Once he was sure they were a ways away, he yelled, "Adviser!" Ink Well appeared, looking tired as all hell. "Point me in the direction of the Griffin Empire, and prepare a long-range portal that reaches from here to there."

Ink Well lazily pointed in a direction, and the Emperor nodded, telling a nearby guard to open a portal in the Griffin Empire's capital. The guard did so, opening a long range portal to which the Emperor stepped through happily.