“Long time ago, before even the eldest ponies could remember, Equestria was a peaceful land inhabited by every creature in the world. Every single living being, from the gigantic Dragons to the humble mice lived in peace and harmony across the land without conflict or worries, war or sadness. This was indeed a Golden Age the world itself.
But even though peace and prosperity reached every single creature, not all of them enjoyed it. There was an old wizard from a forgotten race called Chaos who was unhappy with the world he lived in: There was no challenge, no change, no need. He had studied his whole life creating new things for the world, but in such a perfect world no one wanted what he had to offer and everyone mocked him for not being able to appreciate the gifts that the land blessed them with.
Bitter and angry Chaos withdrew himself into the valley beyond the Behemoth Horn Mountains where he studied to improve himself and show the world one day what his way of thinking was capable of. It is said that in that valley Chaos found an ancient tablet that told the story of a very old, very powerful entity called “THE OLD ONE,” a creature of mysterious origins who once threaten to the destroy the whole world until the last seed were burned into the ground and the last creature crushed under its amorphous body.
Curious about this old story Chaos decided to find this entity to show all creatures that their carefree ways couldn’t last forever. He studied and searched day and night during years on until one day he found it, enclosed in an old emerald hidden in a lost temple there was what was left of THE OLD ONE. Naively Chaos thought that he could handle the power by his own and grabbed the stone; but he was wrong. Even though THE OLD ONE was no more his corrupted powers invaded Chaos once he touched it and corrupted his heart, body and mind destroying Chaos and turning him into a creature that called itself “Kaos“. Overflowing with power Kaos turned the land beyond the Behemoth Horns into a wasteland of wild magic and unnatural beasts. From there it rampaged and invaded the land of Equestria threatening to destroy all that was and would ever be.
When the races became aware of this threat they decided to create an armies of the strongest and bravest they could muster, but they were no match for the incredible power of Kaos. Soon all warriors were annihilated except for one Dragon, one Griffon and one male Alicorn. In last attempt to protect the creatures of Equestria the warriors retreated to the mountains at the edge of Equestria where they hoped to lure Kaos away from the land and stall it so to give a chance for the others to escape.
As they readied themselves the warriors stumbled upon a cave they hoped to use to trap Kaos in. They explored it and found something they never expected: There was a strange creature robed in a soothing and gentle light, over it four spheres floated freely with no bound whatsoever. The creature greeted the three warriors and offered a chance to defeat Kaos. The creature of light told the warriors that it had the secret to help them defeat Kaos. Eager the warriors asked for it, but the creature told them that to obtain the power they needed the world would have to change forever.
The warriors were nervous but finally bashing Griffon was the first to speak and asked the creature for the skill to best every and all creatures in combat; a sphere floated near the Griffon and gave him the “Elements of Change,” blessing him with the power of the seasons itself to adapt to every challenge he would face. Second came the Dragon asking for the power to subdue Kaos any and all his enemies under his incredible body and might; and so a sphere came to him and gave the Dragon the “Elements of Power,” blessing him with the enduring body of earth and the might of the world flaming blood. Last came Alicorn, he asked for the wisdom to deal with any challenge and protect every and all creatures in the world; so the third sphere floated near him and gave him the “Elements of Harmony,” blessing him with the magic of law to protect every creature and stop every evil.
Together the three warriors and their new powers attacked the Kaos. The Griffon undo Kaos’s powewrs, the Dragon pushed it beyond the Behemoth Horns and the Alicorn chained it to the valley forever. But before the last strike subdued Kaos cursed the races of the three warriors forever wakening the Griffon’s unity and strength, filling the hearts of Dragons with greed and selfishness and dividing the power of the Alicorn into the three kinds of ponies we know today: Magical Unicorns, Mighty Earth Ponies and Free Pegasus Ponies.
Once the battle was over the light creature appeared again in front of the warriors and priced them for their bravery and fighting spirit, it told them that for that time on them and their families would be the guardians of the powers he gave them and that the elements themselves would help the races deal with the curse that Kaos casted, giving them a chance to undo the curse and making them the guardians of their races and the world.
From that they on the world became as we know it today: the creatures disbanded and ponies had to work the land from that moment on to feed themselves, the warriors gave their powers to their descendants to ensure the world could be forever in peace and the light creature vanished promising to return only if the world needed it again.”
Twilight Sparkle closed the book. Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy and Spike listened to Twilight under the light of the candles.
“And that is the story of The Valley of Eternal Dusk and why the world is as we know it today” said Twilight smiling.
“Best story ever!” said Spike jumping. “I never get tired of it!”
“I must say is quite impressive” said Rarity putting a facial mask on her face. “Ponies, Dragons and Griffons working together is quite a story.”
“Must be!” rushed to say Rainbow Dash. “I bet that only the Pony did all the stuff while the other creatures bowed in front of his awesomeness!”
“Uh! Uh! You think the Pony used a beam! I love beams!” said Pinkie Pie jumping around.
“I’ll tell you what he didn’t do, and that is doing all that stuff!” said Applejack smiling. “That’s an old mares tale to explain little fillies and colts why there are three kinds of ponies in the world and that huge valley at Behemoth’s Horns.”
“I don’t know Applejack,” said Twilight. “Remember that the Mare in the Moon was a legend too and look what happened.”
“Shot! Ain’t ya right again Twilight” said Applejack laughing.
“Does it mean the legend is true?” asked Fluttershy nervous.
“I don’t know, Fluttershy” said Twilight calmly. “Princes Celestia has told me that when her parents were young the Valley of Eternal Dusk was already a very old place, no one know for sure if the legend is true or not.”
“And if it were I’d kick that Kaos in the face before it touched you Fluttershy!” said Rainbow flying around.
“Uh! Uh! Like when you kicked that Dragon and Fluttershy saved you?” asked Pinkie Pie cheery.
Everybody laughed, that night was the first sleepover they shared all together and all the Ponies enjoyed themselves.
“I am just glad we will never have to face a thing like that ever” said Fluttershy.
“I don’t think we ever will” said Spike with a sense of relief while eating rubies. Suddenly Spike’s face changed like he was ready to burp.
“Hope you cover your mouth this time Spike” said Twilight.
Spike burped, a green flame came out dropping a scroll, all the Ponies stayed still, like if they witnessed an ill omen.
“Is a message from Princess Celestia!” said Twilight surprised.
“Is there something wrong with that dear?” asked Rarity worried.
“I don’t know, never had a message from her so late at night before.”
“Maybe she just wants to know if you are alright?” said Fluttershy nervous.
“Only one way to find out!” said Spike picking up the scroll. He opened and read it out loud.
“My faithful student Twilight: I am sorry to disturb you at these hours of the night but a matter of great importance has been called to my attention and you are the only one I trust enough to help me with, I need you to…”
Spike face turned pale, he started shaking and blabbing.
“Spike? What’s wrong Spike?” said Twilight nervous.
“I… I need you to go in a mission to The Valley of Eternal Dusk” said Spike almost speechless.
Everyone remained silent and a cold wind blew out all the candles in the room, letting the impenetrable night engulf the room and those inside it.
Author's Note
And old fic I hope to finish in this site.
“WHAT!?” screamed Pinkie Pie.
“Princess Celestia wants me to go to The Valley of Eternal Dusk?” asked Twilight confused.
Fluttershy and Rarity turned all the lights on again, Rainbow Dash picked the letter while Twilight sat down.
“She wants you to depart as soon as the sun rises and that you can take all the help you need” said Rainbow Dash while Spike stayed petrified.
Twilight remained seating without saying nothing, she snapped out when Applejack put her hove over Twilight’s back.
“You okay Twilight?” asked Applejack concerned.
“Yeah, is just the lights and the sudden letter, they just scared me” said Twilight.
“I see that poor dear” said Rarity bringing a cup of tea to Twilight. “Spike is not doing great either.
Rainbow Dash touched Spike, he just felt on his face still petrified.
“What are you going to do now Twilight?” asked Fluttershy worried.
“I have no option but to go” said Twilight while she stood up. She used her magic to take the scroll from Rainbow to check it.
“Go? To that accursed place? That’s too dangerous!” protested Applejack.
“I know but the Princess arranged for her cousin to assist me with all my needs” said Twilight.
“She has a cousin in such a dreadful place?” asked Fluttershy surprised.
“Yeah, Prince Crimson Dawn, he is one of the co-rulers of the city of Diomedia, he will be assisting me” replied Twilight.
“Diomedia? Never heard of that place before” said Rainbow Dash surprised.
“Is a very old city close to the Dusk Valley, the creatures there live by harvesting the rare minerals that are found in the Behemoth Horns” explained Twilight.
“Well dear Twilight, you can’t go alone there, we should go with you to help!” said Rarity.
“Please girls I can’t ask you that, besides you all must be so busy. Spike can come with me” said Twilight.
“Sorry, but poor Spike is just a baby dragon, you’ll need more help than that and also friends to support you” said Rarity.
“Yeah! We can all go and get this job done in a snap!” said Rainbow flying around.
“That’s very generous of you girls” said Twilight feeling a bit of relief from knowing that she won’t have to be alone.
“I’d love to go to Twi, but we have to finish all the apple sauce to store for the winter at the farm” said Applejack disappointed.
“And I volunteered to make a census on all the creatures at the pond,” said Fluttershy shyly.
“It’s okay girls” said Twilight smiling. “How about you Pinkie?”
Pinkie poured a glass of water over Spike, he soon came back o normal.
“I am sorry but I can’t, I promised Mrs. Cake I’d have the store running until she came back, and they are not coming until the end of the week” said Pinkie Pie.
“Well, that’s a downer” said Rainbow disappointed.
“What about you two Rarity, Rainbow Dash? Not busy?” asked Applejack.
“I am on vacation my friends! Weather patrol owed me a couple of free weeks and since there is no major business until next time I can go for a while” said Rainbow Dash proud.
“And I delivered a big order of dresses and capes yesterday, I got enough to keep the store closed for a while, so no worries” said Rarity.
“Thanks so much for the support girls, I wish there is a way all of you could go with us” said Twilight.
“Us too Twi, I wish we could be there to help” said Applejack.
All the girls made a group hug to cheer up.
“What’s the situation then Twilight?” asked Spike still coming back to his senses.
“Rainbow Dash, Rarity, you and me are going to Diomedia” said Twilight.
“Nice, what I needed right now” said Spike sarcastically. “And why the rest are not coming?”
“’cuz we are busy all week little fella, so you’ll have to cover for us” said Applejack.
“Aha! Then why you don’t leave me here and I could ask for another carriage at the end of the week?” asked Spike.
Everyone looked perplexed at Spike.
“That’s actually a great idea!” said Rainbow Dash. “That way you’ll have all of us to help!”
“I don’t know…” said Twilight doubtfully.
“Come on Twilight! You’ll need all the help you can get for this and you know it!” said Applejack patting Twilight’s back.
“And Spike can stay with me until then end of the week!” said Pinkie Pie jumping around.
Twilight looked to Pinkie Pie worried, then to Spike.
“I don’t mind staying with Pinkie for a couple of days” said Spike. He began to fantasize with all the cakes and candy he could eat.
Twilight sighted. “Okay girls, I accept once again.”
Everyone smiled happy.
“Spike, send a message to Princess Celestia telling her that I’ll accept my mission” said Twilight.
“Will do!” said Spike grabbing a scroll and a feather.
“Now, I hope you don’t mind if we move this sleepover for another day girls” said Twilight embarrassed.
“Not at all Twilight!” exclaimed Applejack. “Come on girls! Let’s clean this place in a zip so the Twi can go prepare for the trip!”
Everyone started picking up things. In a corner of her mind Twilight was thinking, she had a bad feeling of this, she was scared.
Princess Celestia waited patiently, she was at the study, Luna was asleep over the sofa, she looked very peaceful. Celestia smiled and covered Luna with a blanket.
“Everything will be okay Luna, I promise” whispered Celestia to herself.
Suddenly a blazing burst of fire came into the room. It stopped in front of Princess Celestia and dissolved into a scroll.
The Princess rushed to grab the scroll and read it. When she finished reading she closed her eyes worried. She paced around concerned, she went to the balcony and contemplated the stars.
“How do I wish this was all a big mistake” said Celestia worried. “Just a strange, safe and silly mistake.”
Sunrise arrived to Ponyville, outside the castle a royal carriage arrived, inside Twilight was ready to go.
“Okay Spike, this is it, is time to go to Diomedia!” said Twilight a bit insecure.
“You need to relax Twilight, everything will be alright if you just do what you are supposed to do” said Spike pulling Twilight’s luggage to the door.
“I am just not sure Spike, Diomedia is a dark and mysterious place, nothing like Ponyville or Canterlot” said Twilight worried.
“Then a little Rainboom will put some light in it!” said Rainbow Dash making a big entrance through a window.
“Rainbow Dash!” said Twilight surprised.
“No need for surprise, me and Rarity just arrived to make everything fine” said Rainbow Dash landing.
“That’s great” said Twilight.
“Now you can go and do your best! I’ll be there just in a couple of days” said Spike.
Twilight smiles and puts her head on Spike’s shoulder-
“Thank you Spike, take care”
Twilight, Rainbow and Spike stepped outside, there Rarity was waiting them in the carriage and Fluttershy, Pinkie and Applejack near it.
“We came here to wish you the best pal!” said Applejack.
“Have super much fun!” said Pinkie jumping.
“And please stay safe until we arrive” added Fluttershy concerned.
“Thanks girls, I’ll do my best” said Twilight smiling.
“Come on Twilight dear! We must go before it gets dark, I want to see the city greatness when I arrive” said Rarity.
“Coming, coming!” said Twilight.
Rainbow and Twilight boarded the carriage; Spike, Applejack, Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy waved them away.
“Bye girls! Take care” scream Applejack while the carriage rose into the sky and disappear into the distance.
Author's Note
Okay, this seems to progress smoothly.
