Regret and Vengeance

The Mane Six walked around the beautiful fields of the afterlife with Soluner. They were still astonished by Discord's, or Sidroc's, backstory. There were many questions on their heads.

"Ah didn't think that Discord was the vengeful type, he drove a whole darn race to extinction. It's been 3 months and I still can't wrap my head around it." Applejack said.

Soluner simply shook his head and said. "He's not." The mane six looked at him with a lot of confusion. "He was being controlled, by the spirit of darkness." Soluner exclaimed

The Elements of Harmony all looked at Soluner with even more confusion. "The spirit of darkness? Who the hay is that?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"The spirit of darkness is dark itself, she is the one that creates darkness and spread it throughout the universe." The Elements all had a look of fascination.

"You see there are two spirits, the spirit of light, and the spirit of darkness. The spirit of light is named Yang and the spirit of darkness is named Yin. They are the mother and father of all that exist. The beings that are named 'immortal' are direct sons or daughters of Yin and Yang. I happen to be one of them. The beings that are named 'mortals" are beings created by the immortals. However we are all the children of Yin and Yang.

“Yin and Yang may be opposites but their bond is stronger than anything. Together they manage all that exist. Beings that are considered pure are not pure and the same goes for the ones considered pure evil. When someone is 'good' that means that Yang a higher influence on that individual then Yin however Yin still has an influence on him or her. The same goes for the other way around. The same logic goes for the world of the living and the afterlives." The Elements had a look of awe on their faces, they all had time to sink all of this information in.

After 30 minutes, Twilight finally asked, “This is extremely amazing, but what does this have to do with Discord, or Sidroc whatever?”

Soluner formed a look of worry. "Yin is responsible for giving use dark thoughts. Including vengeance. She normally wouldn't care about mortals. However, Sidroc was special. He had the power to bend reality. This troubled both Yin and Yang. With that kind of power, he can overthrow immortals and maybe even them. Yang didn't interfere, thinking that Sidroc overthrowing them might be his destiny."

"Wait, I thought Yin and Yang created everything that exist!” Exclaimed Pinkie Pie.

"Yes they did, however they do not control destiny, no being does. While Yang was willing to accept this fate, Yin wasn't. She decided to step in. Her plan, I assume, was to use her vengeful influence to corrupt Sidroc's mind, to change his destiny. All she needed was a reason to give him the desire for vengeance. When his family died, that was the opportunity she needed. And you know the rest. However, I believe there is more to her plan then I thought." After he said that, he casted a spell from his horn to the blue sky. The spell formed an image. "This is what happened after you died." The image showed Celestia turning into Black Sunshine and her killing Tirek then giving Discord the scar.

"W-what happened to her?" Asked Fluttershy with a tone of fear.

"My daughter, she has been cursed by Yin, there was no way I could have noticed at the time, but the moment my daughters were born they were given a dark power that alters their judgement."

"You mean like Nightmare Moon?"

"Yes and no. Nightmare Moon has a mind of her own. Nightmare Moon is a part of Luna that once in awhile talks to her. She usually tries to convince Luna to let her take her physical form. When she became jealous of Celestia, that's when she was persuaded to change from Luna to Nightmare Moon. That's why Luna says 'we' and 'us' she was referring to her and Nightmare Moon. Black Sunshine however works a little differently. Celestia was born with darkness deep inside of her. Unlike Luna, Celestia was never aware of it, and it is not alive. All she needed was two emotions, anger and desire. When she feels these emotions at the same time, she undergoes a transformation, Black Sunshine."

"This can't be!" Twilight exclaimed. "I've known her for years this can't be!"

"I'm afraid it gets worse." The image at the sky showed Black Sunshine's speech at Canterlot, then it showed her and her army killing changelings. They saw the blood fall from their corpses, and heard the cries for help. Then it showed Black Sunshine knocking over Chrysalis and then she stabbed her with her horn. Black Sunshine's mouth came to her ear.

"I didn't kill you. You did. You killed your changelings and yourself. Farewell Chrysalis." Then she flew off as did her soldiers.

"I think I'm gonna be sick." Said Rainbow Dash as she covered her mouth with disgust.

"Ah don't blame ya. But I don't get it she has nothing to gain by doin’ this." Said Applejack

Fluttershy was breaking down in tears. "Why? Why would she do this?”

Applejack comforted her. "It's alright, just let it out."

Then the image showed Discord meeting Wasp, and they saw him holding Chrysalis in his arms, she begged Discord to avenge them then she died. The image now showed Black Sunshine in a village, they saw the villagers all having the same cutie mark. A black equal sign. Their leader, Starlight Glimmer was brainwashing the villagers and she has been doing so for years. Black Sunshine busted her and she convinced the villagers to kill Starlight. But it wasn't her words that convinced them. They noticed a black flash from Black Sunshine's cutie mark, then the villagers flew into a rage.

"She can corrupt other ponies!" Twilight exclaimed.

"Very observant Twilight Sparkle." Soluner said, sounding impressed. The image showed Spike, with a black helmet designed for dragons and two swords in his claws, standing outside of what looks like an arena. There was sand on the ground with weapons and armor, there was also a crowed cheering outside. Then the announcer came introducing Spike and Gilda, after he mentioned fighting.

The elements all had a look of shock written all over their faces. "She's making Spike fight?! He's no fighter, he's just a baby how could she do this!?" Rarity asked with a tone of anger.

Soluner was well aware of their confusion and rage. "I believe there is more to him then you realize."

The Mane Six looked at him as if he was crazy. The battle started, at first it was going smoothly, then something happened to Spike, he began to grow. Twilight knew what that meant, he was getting greedy. But why? Was he enjoying this? So much that he would want to fight more and more? Rarity nearly fainted, Fluttershy and Applejack had their eyes open wide, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash looked in awe.

"That is so.....Awesome. Look at him, he is about to kick Gilda's tail feathers." Said Rainbow Dash said.

"Ah think he's gonna do something worse then that. Something way worse." Said Applejack.

Fluttershy worried. "You don't mean he's gonna..." Then the image showed Spike slicing of Gilda's claw, then chop off her head. "This is horrible."

Twilight's head began to ache as questions filled up in her head. Soluner saw this and answered before she could ask. "You are wondering why he would get greedy over battle. And a lot more. You see, there is also an immortal for dragons. His name was 'Dracona'. He has the heart of a warrior and the mind of a leader. While I ruled as King half of Equestria was owned by the dragons. They did not like sharing the land with ponies, so their king, Dracona declared war, However his forces were overran by our forces. Dracona's mate at the time layed an egg. She was sick at the time and so she died. He didn't want his son to end up harmed, and so he buried his son's egg to hide him. Dracona then was ambushed later on in the war. Like me he just disappeared.

“That egg couldn't be hatched without a magical reaction and so it couldn't hatch. Thousands of years later, He was founded by my daughter. And the rest you should know. As for his new form, you know the saying. 'Like father like son.'"

The Elements took some time to sink it all in. They had just discovered that one of their very best friend was not only a dragon, but a demigod. Then out of nowhere a dragon landed right next to them. This dragon that was actually less, fat than most dragons. He was not as big either. He stood on two feet and he had wings. He looked just like how Spike is now. Only a lot taller and a lot more muscle. His scales was crimson with blue.

"Well I'll be damned. My son didn't turn out to be a slave his whole life. Looks like I owe you a drink Soluner." The dragon said with an unfamiliar accent.

The Elements widened their eyes when he said "my son". This was him. Dracona. "Good to see you again Dracona."

"Aye, who are these ponies. Are they the ones from your prophecy?" Dracona asked.

"Yes we are. And you don't mind me asking, YOUR SPIKE'S DAD? and whats with the accent?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"Rainbow! That was not very nice of you to ask!” Said Fluttershy.

"Nay, it is alright. To answer your questions lass, yes I’m his father and I’m from northern Dragourup. Otherwise know as scalenavia. This where my kingdom capital was. Oh where are my manners! I'm Dracona, former king of the dragons."

"Uhh…. Hi, I'm Rainbow Dash and these are my friends, Twilight, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Applejack and Rarity."

"Nice to meet you." Said Twilight

"Um hello." Fluttershy said, quietly.

"Hi!I'mPinkiePie!Hey,dodragonslikecake?Doyouliketoparty?Solunertoldusyouhave‘theheartofa warrior.'Doesthismeanyouliketofightalot?" Pinkie Pie said extremely fast.

"Yes, yes and by Yang's very soul YES!"

"Howdy." Said Applejack.

"Nice to meet you darling." Said Rarity.

Soluner was surprised at how fast they were getting over the fact that he is Spike's dad. 'Well how are they supposed to react. I guess.'

"Say how about we head to my castle? We can talk there. And there are some friends of mine I would like you to meet." Dracona said.

"Wait a minute. You said that you fought a war against each other." Twilight said with loads of confusion in her eyes. "Why are you suddenly acting like friends?"

"Yeah! Why are you acting like friends?" Asked Rainbow Dash.

"Please, we will answer your questions when we get there. Deal?" Soluner said.

The Mane six looked at each other and nodded in agreement. "Alright let's go." Twilight said.

'I wonder who his friends are.'

Discord, or Sidroc, and Wasp traveled together ever since they first met. They agreed to never go to any civilized places, they wanted to live after all. The changeling and the once a pony, draconequus, walked through a forest, almost familiar looking to Sidroc. Amongst the trees were vines covering something. Wasp looked into the draconequus’ eyes, noticing the look of seeing something someone has not seen for a very long time.

"Sidroc, do you know this place? Where are we?"

Sidroc was looking at the vines. 'I know this place. There's something in the vines.' "Wasp, help me clear up these vines." Sidroc said.

"Okay." Said Wasp. He walked to the vines and he started picking the vines as did Sidroc. The vines were however, really difficult to pull. They had to use their full strength just to lift the vines. When they finally cleared up the vines, a look of horror went into Sidroc's eyes.

"What's wrong? Did you know them?" There was two stones. Each had three words on it....

R.I.P Flame Rider

R.I.P Emerald Wind

Sidroc slowly walked up to the grave stones. On the grave of Flame Rider, was a fire shaped artifact made out of gold. And it said the words 'Stay flaming' memories flowed through Sidroc's mind.

Sidroc and his son were at a park. They were running around the park laughing like a bunch of goofballs.

"Hey dad check this out!”  Flame Rider used his magic to summon fire at his hoofs. There was no burning. He began to run really fast. He did not stop until he ascended into the air. And he flew around with flames completely surrounding his hooves. All the ponies in the area, including Sidroc, all had the look of surprise.

"Haha, they don't call me 'Flame' and 'Rider' for nothing!” He said with cockiness written all over his tone.

Sidroc smiled. He used his magic and he turned the fire into water. Flame Rider then dropped to the ground, saying 'ouch'. Sidroc began laughing so hard he rolled all over the floor.

"Hahahahahahaha! Oh sweet Soluner, that was priceless! Hahahahahaahaha!"

Flame Rider looked at his father then he laughed along with him. "You know I'm gonna get you back for this right?"

"Oh, but it was so worth it! Hahaahahaha!" Flame Rider rolled his eyes and then sat on the ground and lay back on the ground. Sidroc doing the same. They both relaxed and they looked up to the sky.

"Ahh. To think that only 21 years ago you were introduced to the world and gave your mother that burn on her face."

"Hey! It’s not like I scarred her or anything."

"Oh I know. Speaking of which," Sidroc sat up and summoned a fire shaped artifact made out of gold. "Happy birthday son."

Flame Rider picked it up with his magic he looked at the words 'Stay flaming' and he smiled. He then dropped it and he hugged his father, which got him off guard, then he said,

"I love you dad."

Sidroc then returned a hug, "I love you too Flame Rider."

An evil grin formed on Flame Rider's face. He ignited an explosion of fire with his magic. When the smoke cleared up Flame Rider was unharmed while Sidroc was covered in black burns.

"Told you I'd get you back." Then they both laughed.

(3 years later)

Discord was walking to the grave of his son and wife, with the golden fire in the paw and a note in the claw. He set the golden fire on top of the tombstone of Flame Rider and the note on Emerald Wind's. When he placed down the items, all he could say was. "Goodbye."

Sidroc looked left to the note he left thousands of years ago. It was still readable after all those years. The note said two simple words. 'I'm sorry.' Sidroc was holding back his sadness and replacing it with chaos as Discord for thousands of years. He didn't hold it back anymore. He cried. The tears stung his scar but he no longer cared.

Wasp looked at the situation. He walked up to Sidroc and patted him on the back. "I'm sorry for your loss."

"It's my fault. I let them both die. Just like I let my friends die." Sidroc said with tears in his eyes.

Wasp heard the story of how his friends died but he never heard him blame himself like he is now. "You can't just keep on blaming yourself for all of eternity. You have to forgive yourself. The memories of them are still in there, always remember the good times."

Sidroc got up feeling a little better. He looked at Wasp and said. "Why do you sympathize with me."

"Because after all these times watching each others backs, telling stories. I feel like your the only friend I ever had."

Sidroc's eyes widen at the word friend. He turned around and then he looked at Wasp. "Friend?"

"Yea, remember when we both were running from that dragon, forgetting that we can fly. We barely avoided that. I can't believe you actually tried to fight him."

Sidroc and Wasp were walking through a path talking about there lives before all of the 'running away from the empire' deal. They walked into a dragon cave without realizing. When they stopped talking they saw the dragon roaring at them. "BYE THE QUEEN'S WINGS. HE'S HUGE."

"Don't worry I got this." Sidroc said. Then he charged at the dragon. Only for half of him to be in the dragon's mouth. "Aughh Don't let him swallow me do something!"

"I don't know what to do."

"Oh just use a magic attack."

"Ok" He attacked, with magic, only to accidentally hit the draconoquis.

"OW! ARE YOU BUCKING KIDDING ME?!!" the dragon then spat him out

"Sorry. Maybe we should. Oh I don't know RUN." And run they did. Far away.

Wasp let's out a hoof. "Friends?"

Sidroc hesitated for a moment. Then something came up to him. This was his chance to start a new life, a new beginning. He grabbed Wasp's hoof, with his paw and said. "Friend."