Canterlot Rail Station

As the Noon Train slowed to a halt, many of the ponies aboard slowly disembarked, while others hurried rushed into the waiting passenger carriages, none of them noticed something or rather someone sneak out of the baggage car and into a nearby alley way. Whoever or whatever it was moved too quickly to even be noticed by many of those coming To Canterlot, this was fortunate, as this individual did not wish to been seen, that is until he had made his way to Canterlot Castle and Celestia. Moving from one alley to the next, Ulfric moved without a sound, so silent was he that the average passerby would have thought something like a ghost has just brushed passed them. Yet he knew he could not run the risk of detection for this could add a number of unforeseen consequences to his plan, even now he thought of how he would bring an end to Celestia's existence, would he burn her alive in a cascade of fire or bury her under the mountain that this city hung from. No he had opted for the most simple way, driving his sword through her heart, yet he still held out hope that Luna still lived and that he would not have to commit this terrible act, no matter how driven he was to commit it. He had to abruptly stop as the alley which he used stopped yet it gave him a clear view of his goal, there standing before him in all its glory, was Canterlot Castle the beating heart of the city, where all the politics and rabble happened keeping together a nation under the rule of a single monarch. Here he thought of a new plan to approach the castle gates, simply walk right up to them, yet to others this would seem like a completely crazed idea. Yet Ulfric knew the risks of doing this and seeing as he didn’t have anything really left to lose, he choose to go forward with this plan, despite the risk and danger and yet he was no stranger to either of these. Muttering a quick prayer to the Gods of his world, he slowly stepped out of the alley and onto the sidewalk, catching a few ponies off guard. Many of those he passed by talked in hushed tones, most of what was said were questions of curiosity, such is who is he what is he and why does his cape have Princess Luna's cutie mark on it.

Making his way down the remaining three and a half blocks, Ulfric now stood before the main gates of Canterlot Castle and one step closer to his goal. Yet for a moment he stopped to gaze upon the immense structure before him, while it contain traces of Old Equestrian architectural design in it the castle had obviously been heavily influenced in its design by Celestia, and for all his hatred of her he secret had to admit he was amazed by it. Stealing his resolve, Ulfric marched through the gates, many of the ponies milling about just beyond them moved out of his way, as if they could tell something off about this stranger that came into their mists. Mothers hurriedly pulled their foals out of his way, while the few guards that were present in the entrance yard, stiffened and ever so slowly began to follow Ulfric. Yet he too also watching the from the corners of his field of view yet he was having to also focus on the three guards ahead of him, their weapons drawn and ready.

“Dammit do not do this, it doesn’t concern you” Ulfric muttered in a growling low whisper, before having to stop as he had now become surrounded. Slowly they circled him unicorn, Pegasus even earth ponies many of whom had ancestors that Ulfric knew he himself had most likely trained, but that was a different time and the needs of Equestria different then.

“Halt by order of the court no pony is allowed to enter when they are armored and have intent to do harm to those with” a Pegasus mare a sergeant to be correct said as she walked forward, carrying a short sword in her hand.

“Stand aside lass, what business I have here does not concern you or you comrades, stand aside and you shall not be harmed” Ulfric responded, he did not want to spill the blood of those who were innocent especially these guards, it was not their fault for trying to stop him, they were doing simply as instructed.

“Yeah I don’t think so, I have orders to take in anyone who I believe is dangerous and unfortunately for you, your fitting that bill” she said while giving a quick nod to an Earth pony stallion. The stallion approached Ulfric pulling a set of handcuffs from a pouch on his belt. Ulfric lowered his head as if he was giving up, but he wasn’t he was already forming a plan, and just before the stallion could even grab one of his hands it was what he did next that through the situation into chaos.

“Then may the gods forgive me for what I am about to do” he said, before faster than anyone could see, he backhanded the stallion with his gauntlet. Hardened steel meet the stallions jaw breaking a few of his teeth and sending him spinning to the ground, acting quickly before the other guards had time to react he balled his same hand into a first as it crackled with energy, slamming it into the ground in a power burst of earth magic creating a large shock wave knocking the remain guards back and off their feet, knocking them out save for the Pegasus mare who had stopped him. Drawing his sword he began his march towards the castle doors but not before the Pegasus through sheer stubbornness caught his attention.

“Why argh you doing this? Ow” she sputtered through the pain that was four broken ribs.

“Vengeance” was all Ulfric said before slipping inside. However the commotion Ulfric had caused outside had not gone unnoticed, as now many more guards came running down the various hallways towards him, yet the veteran Knight remained calm in the same way his father had taught him. The first to try and fight him was a large burly earth pony stallion brandishing a bastard sword, the stallion struck first unleashing several consecutive attacks, yet none found their mark with the skills of a master swordsman Ulfric easily met and parried the blows before unleashing his own attacks which culminated finally in the stallion receiving a large gash to the back of his legs thus dropping him to the ground. Pony after pony, guard after guard threw themselves against and each one was beaten, unfortunately one had an ace up her sleeve. A unicorn mare whom Ulfric had physically picked up and thrown into a wall hard enough to break a few bones and knock the wind out of her, had by sheer luck be thrown right next to an alarm panel. Before Ulfric could even stop her knowing full aware of what she was doing, with a great amount of determination and fighting through her pain she reached up and pulled down hard on the lever to the panic alarm, the noisy klaxon blaring to life
Ice blue eyes met the mare lilac eyes and for the first time in many winters Ulfric felt a small amount of amazement and admiration for the young mare.

“Lass, what you just did, your the first to impress me, be proud of yourself, your family should be equally proud of you, may Faust watch over you” Ulfric said before now heading further down the corridor in a light run leaving behind a very shocked and confused mare. Rounding a corner shoulder checking the guards pony that was waiting for him Ulfric now moved with haste, he wasn’t about to let his prey escape, for Celestia there would be no salvation, no Elements of Harmony to banish him with.

“GET OUT OF MY WAY” Ulfric yelled and he send a frost storm spell towards the group of guards clustered behind a few shield bearing Pegasi the result cold and icy winds froze them in place albeit still very much alive. Jogging past them Ulfric, stole a glance at map display obviously meant for the tourists yet it showed him how close he was to his goal, it was through the atrium and two more corridors away.

“So close, soon Celestia judgement comes for you and your sins” he said his voice full of venom and hate. As he came to the atriums doors Ulfric viciously kicked them in, inside at least thirty to fourth guards had set up a few haphazard defense along with a few airborne Pegasi archers.

“HALT IN THE NAME OF CELESTIA SURRENDER NOW AND WE SHALL GO EASY ON YOU THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE” (1)a Blue manned and white unicorn stallion wearing purple armor shouted, while his horn flared and a purple magical shield formed around him and the other guards.

Ulfric gritted his teeth, now he would have to use every ounce of his skill and training to move past this obstacle, but before he did he uttered a simple yet quiet battle cry.

"for Luna" Ulfric said before taking his sword in both hands and charging the shielded ponies, losing a war cry, that was met with equal ferocity by the ponies, as some vaulted over their makeshift barricades to meet Ulfric. As they drew closer Ulfric dipped low and brought the blade of his sword up in a diagonal slice, severing in half a guards halberd, before spinning around and smashing the pommel of his sword into the face of another pony. Each opponent that was bested, another replaced them yet despite their best efforts the small defensive line the guards had formed was starting to buckle, even the Pegasi archers started to fault as each chance Ulfric was given he would hurl a barrage of either ice, fire or electric bolts at them. A few were hit others were stunned while a few escaped unscathed. But with each minute that passed and each that was beaten or rendered unconscious Ulfric grew more and more frustrated and angry to the point he let loose one massive wave of pure magical energy.

“GET. OUT.OF.MY.WAY” he roared as the pure energy smashed into the remaining guards and obliterating the unicorn captains shield Incapacitating the remaining guards, save for the captain who sluggishly regained his footing and drawing a one handed longsword. Ulfric had to quietly admit he was amazed that despite this stallion obviously having the wind out of him and possibly a few broken bones, that he still found the strength to stand and fight.

“Boy give up, your fellow guards have been bested and you yourself are in no condition to continue. Stand aside so that I may do what I came here to do” Ulfric said hoping the captain would understand, sadly this was not to be the case.

“Never.... I swore an oath.... to protect Equestria and it’s ponies from... any and all threats.... even from the likes of you” the captain said through the pain.

“Then defend yourself" Ulfric said before rushing the captain, unleashing a torrent of attacks in quick succession that surprisingly the stallion matched and managed to parry. Ulfric was surprised by this turn of events, seeing as how many of the guards hadn't been able to last long against him in a sustained fight yet here this stallion was doing exactly that. blow for blow they dueled, yet it was Ulfric who was gaining ground yet the stallion never once let up.Not wanting to further waste anymore time, Ulfric in one solid movement flipped his sword around in midair grabbing it by the blade before swinging it like a hammer and catching the stallion on the back of the head with the pommel, instantly knocking the captain out.(2)

“Stay down lad” Ulfric said before continuing on with his task.

Meanwhile in the throne room

Celestia waited nervously, she and the Elements could hear the fighting drawing close. First it was down left side corridor, the in the hallway. But now it was quite, no painfully quiet. They waited, and listened before there was suddenly a loud cracking bang that emanated from the doors, then another as visible crack started snaking up the wooden double doors. Then it was silent once again for. What felt like hours passing by were actually no more than a few seconds before the doors exploded inward sending splitters and large chunks of wood every. Acting on instinct both Twilight and Rarity casts a shield spell saving them from a death by wooden door. When it was over the shield disappeared with a shimmer of magic from the fashionista’s horn.

“ Goodness gracious is Everypony alright” Rarity asked as she helped a shocked and crying Fluttershy to her feet.

"Oooh ouchies this is not fun or exciting at all” Pinkie said as her mane deflated a little.

“Holy zap apples, what in tarnation was that someone stick some dynamite on the door er somethin” Applejack asked as she recovered her Stetson, however something caught her as as the dust settled from the remains of the ornate doorway. Whatever it was the light reflected off it so she easily knew it had to be metallic.

“What in the world” She said before a loud booming voice broke that caused her to literally jump a good foot into the air.

“Celestia, you stand accused, charged with usurpation of the duel throne of Equestria into a single ruling body, with the intent to remove your own flesh and blood from that which by order of your own mother you swore to uphold, YET NONE OF YOUR CRIMES IS EQUAL TO THE BANISHMENT AND NOW DEATH OF THE WOMAN I LOVE” Ulfric yelled as he entered, many an eye fell upon the blade of his sword, stained crimson by the blood of some unfortunate pony.

“Hey who the buck do you think you are coming in here like you own the place” Rainbow Dash shouted instantly in front of Ulfric and all in his face.

“Just because you were some big shot way back when doesn’t mean you can think that you own the place” she didn’t get to finish as she suddenly felt a gauntlet clad hand wrap around her throat and be hoisted off the ground.

“This does not concern you girl stay out of it” Ulfric said with a growl his ice blue eyes meeting Rainbow Dash’s magenta ones before he dropped her to the ground and trapped her in place with a quick casting of earth magic, this causing the tile flooring to encase the cyan Pegasus in a prison of stone save for her head so that she could still breath. Despite this Rainbow Dash being ever the stubborn mare tried to break free and fight.

“LET ME OUT OF HERE YOU BUCKER I'LL KICK YOUR ASS SO HARD YOU WONT BE ABLE TO SIT IN IF FOR A BUCKING YEAR” she shouted to no avail. Ulfric chose this as moment to make a point and as a warning.

“Join her” he said pointing to the restrained Rainbow Dash. “Or join the alabaster whore in death”

The remaining mares, minus Celestia each wore an expression of determination save for Fluttershy, as the poor girl was more frightened then she was ready to fight.

“Look there ya two timin varmint, if ya think we’re gonna let some bigger threaten our princess then yer in fear a good ol fashion butt whoopin” Applejack said cracking her knuckles to prove her point, yet Ulfric didn’t even show any response, not that he could given his face was totally concealed within his helmet.

“You can try, though I highly doubt you will succeed” Ulfric said as he readied himself to fight again.

“Bring it on” Applejack said before the remaining elements this time Fluttershy included charged Ulfric only for him to cast a powerful Shadow magic spell casting the room in darkness. From within the dark abyss Celestia could her but not see the sounds of a struggle , and as quickly as the shadow magic was cast, it disappeared. What she saw shocked her, all the Elements were trapped in a different form of elemental magic. But Ulfric, he was nowhere to be seen. Panicking Celestia pulsed her magic trying to desperately search out where he had hidden. Yet she had this sinking feeling, and ever so slowly reached for the small dagger she had always kept hidden in her dress, the same one she’d had made for her the day after sealing Ulfric in his tomb. With one quick fluid motion she yanked it from its sheath and spun around dagger raised, to face a waiting Ulfric who quickly swatted the small blade away before he viciously delivered a powerful punch to her abdomen followed by a swift kick to the chest that sent Celestia off her feet and onto her back twenty feet away. The solar princess landed with a dull thud sprawled out completely on the floor winded. Groggily she rolled over and tried to stand, yet Ulfric was upon her instantly shoving her back to the ground with a shove and kicking her hard in the side earning a cry of pain and the cracking sound of bone breaking. But he wasn’t finished, no fueled by his anger he stomped down hard onto the primary joint of her left wing shattering the delicate bones. Celestia cried out in pain once more, she cried through her tears as he mind raced, how could I have prevented this l, what could she done differently. She caught a glimpse of her tiara just a laying a few inches from her, just before Ulfric crushed it beneath his boot.

He rolled her over onto her back and pressed down on her chest with his boot so she struggled to breath. Taking his sword in both his hands he raised it above him as Celestia started up at its tip, pointed squarely into her chest, ready to plunge into her heart.

“Speak your last words Celestia as they will be the last words anyone will ever here you say” Ulfric said but, She could only hope the alarm Klaxon had woken Luna and preyed her sister could reach her in time. For both their sakes.

Author's Note

Well, looks like things went from and to well we’re fucked pretty quickly m, lets just hope our moon princess can stop her wolf before it’s too late

(1) hey is that shinning armor sure looks like it

(2) the move Ulfric used is commonly known as a mordhau in medieval combat manuals which states that a sword wielded will grip their sword by the blade and use it as like a hammer and attempt to strike an opponent on the head with either the cross guard or the pommel