Equine Wars Episode I: Sunset of the Empire

by Atlantis Productions

Uniting

Previous Chapter

Previously: Jedi Knight Twilight Sparkle traveled to the Jedi Temple on Tessa Rim where she met the Sith, Sunset Shimmer. Sunset used an unusual orb, apparently a physical manifestation of the Force, to transform into a demon creature. Twilight barely escaped the temple as it collapsed around her. Now she is off to Coruscant to meet with Jedi Master Celestia…


Twilight stood in the council room of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. The only other person in there was Master Celestia, a tall, white skinned woman with flowing pink, blue, and green hair.

“Master Celestia, when I was in the Jedi Temple on Tessa Rim, there was someone there. A Sith,” said Twilight, cutting right to the chase.

“Hmm, did this say who they were?” asked Celestia.

“Yes, actually. She said her name was Sunset Shimmer.”

“Sunset Shimmer? Well, I haven’t heard that name in years.”

“What do you mean?”

“Sunset Shimmer was an old student of mine. She became began her training not long before you, Twilight. I could sense that she was strong with the Force, but I failed to see just how strong he actually was, and soon, it was her greed for more power that pushed her to the Darkside. I tried to help her, but she eventually decided to abandon the Jedi ways and pursue her own path. One that has apparently lead her to becoming a Sith Lord.”

“I see. Master, when I was there, Sunset used a strange purple orb to transform into a demon-like creature. She said the orb was a physical manifestation of the Force. Would you happen to know what that orb is exactly?”

“I do. The orb was an Element of Harmony. There are six known Elements, and that purple one is the most powerful of them all, the Element all Magic.”

“Magic? But there’s no such thing as magic,” said Twilight. Wow, never thought I’d write that.

“On the contrary, one could argue the the Force is magic.”

“Okay, I get your point. So, what are we to do?”

“Good question. I am tasking you with finding and collecting the five remaining Elements. I will arrange for you to have some assistance from other Jedi. Come back here in one hour and the team should be prepared.”

“Okay, but I’m not sure it’s entirely necessary for me to have a team. I prefer to work alone.”Twilight exited the council room and went to prepare for the journey.


An hour later, Twilight returned to the council room to see Master Celestia alongside three other Jedi.

“Ah, Twilight you’ve returned,” said Celestia, “I’d like you to meet three of your partners for this mission.”

The first Jedi had pink skin with curly, darker pink hair and blue eyes. She seemed very jittery, to the point where she could start bouncing off the walls at any moment. “Hi, I’m Pinkie Pie,” she said, “It’s nice to meet you.”
“Um, you too.”

The second one had white skin with purple hair that curled at the end and blue eyes. “Nice to make your acquaintance, Twilight. I’m Rarity.”

The third Jedi had yellow skin, pale pink hair, and green eyes. She seemed rather shy of Twilight. “Um, I’m Fluttershy,” she said, barely audible.

“I’m sorry, what was that?”

“My name is Fluttershy,” she said again, slightly louder this time, but not by much.

"Didn’t quite catch that.”

“I’m Fluttershy.” This time it was merely a quiet squeal.

“Okay, well it seems we have a team, so let’s get going,” said Twilight.

“Just a moment, Twilight,” said Celestia, “I want you to have something.” Celestia gave Twilight a portable hologram projector. “This hologram projector holds a map inside of it that will lead you to the Elements. Also, there are two other members to your team, Rainbow Dash and Applejack. They are already preparing the ship you’ll be taking for this mission.”

“How will I know them when I see them?”

“One’s named Rainbow Dash. I’m pretty sure you’ll know her when you see her.”

“Fair enough. Come on, let’s go.”

“Good luck, Twilight. May the Force be with you.”


Sunset Shimmer walked onto the bridge of a Star Destroyer.

“Ah, Lord Shimmer,” said a metallic voice, “I’m surprised to see you so soon. I take it you were able to recover the orb.”

“Actually yes, General. It just so happens that I ran into a Jedi. You’d never guess who it was,” said Sunset.

“You're right, I wouldn’t guess. Who was it?”

“This Jedi was the sister of Shining Armor, Twilight Sparkle.”

“Shining Armor’s sister is a Jedi?”

“Yes, that’s what I just said.”

“This could prove disastrous for us, you know?.”

“Oh, I do. But this could also be a good thing for us.”

“What do you mean?”

“Think about it. If we could turn Twilight over to the Darkside, the Solar Empire would lose one of it’s best Jedi and we could gain a powerful ally.”

“That is a good idea, I admit. It’s definitely better than just killing her.”

“Very true,” said a new voice from behind them. They turned to see a black skinned woman with flowing hair that resembled a night sky. It was Darth Moon.

“Lord Moon,” they both said, bowing to their master.

“Sunset Shimmer. General Minux. What have you two to report?”

“Well, I have retrieved the Element of Magic,” said Sunset, gesturing to the crown on her head.

“Very good. And you, General?”

“Nothing so far.”

“I would expect you to better.”

“Of course, master. Of course.”

“Very well. Now, I must go. I have things to attend to.” With that, Darth Moon walked away.

“What do you think she needs to attend to?” Sunset asked.

“I don’t know, but I’d rather not question it. For my own sake,” answered Minux.


Author's Note

One question you might be asking right about now is, "who is this 'General Minux' guy?" Well, that's not important right now. But trust me when I say that the identity is going to be revealed sometime in the future (naturally). And I will deliver it in the sequel to this (if I don't decide to cancel the story and move on). Also, expect some longer chapters as the story progresses. That's all.