Prologue

Deep in the fiery abyss of Tartarus, a small horned centaur in a dark cloak paced back and forth in his cage. He looked as if he was losing patience.

"Where is that damn boy he should be here by now". He mumbled
pacing back and forth getting even more impatient and frustrated.

Moments later the large Cerberus guarding the cage started to growl. Suddenly a small dart pierced the beast shoulder, causing it the slowly collapse unconscious on the ground. A young man with a dark robe completed with a hood, a mask covering the lower of his face, and a satchel appeared from behind the fallen beast.

"I'm back with some more intel from Canterlot City." He said approaching the cage.

"Finally I've been waiting, I beginning to think you backed out of our deal. "The centaur said.

The boy stopped in front of the gate and stared at the half-man creature with a blank expression. "Tirek, we both know our goals won't be achievable if I backed out. Besides, do I look like the type to betray a partner" the boy said showing an unnoticeable, creepy, grin. He then broke the lock on the gate and set the centaur free.

"I suppose not. You've held your part of the deal so far, so Shade what intel you've gathered on the surface world." Tirek said stretching and cracking his neck.

"Humph well, I've discovered quite a lot. A school called Canterlot High is full of magical anomalies. There were six girls with magic, one of which is reformed from an event I heard was called the Fall Formal. Then, two weeks later, I saw three sirens with that same energy defeated by those girls. I also heard about something happened during a competition between their rival school and a school trip in the Everfree Forest, but I was busy doing with more important matters. However while I was there, I began watching them more and discovered their powers are increased by “THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP” or some music bullshit." Shade said cringing then smiled. "In reality, they are strong, but nevertheless inexperienced in actual combat, and nothing but an itch I'm ready to scratch." Shade tightens his grip and begins to laugh darkly, resulting in Tirek feel a strong, dark pressure emitting from Shade.

'Hmm... This isn't magic he's radiating, but...but some kind of strange aura. Interesting. ' Tirek thought while trying to figure out his power.

" I wanna test the power those girls possess,... but at the same time... I wanna make them beg for mercy and show the what it's like to have real power." Shade began chuckling menacingly. "And that boy I found...such potential."

"Boy you say?" Tirek asked.

Shade smiled "Yes. He goes by the name of Light. I did some digging and he's going to be a new student at Canterlot High. When I found him, I sensed something special about him."

" Special? Was it magic?" Tirek said getting more curious.

"Yes and no. It was as if both magic and something else. That's what I meant by that. It felt like..." Shade began thinking and walked away with Tirek behind him. “Oh and before I forget.” He reached inside his satchel and grabbed an orb radiating with rainbow color. “This is the essence of leftover magical residue I collected from the Fall Formal Incident and the Sirens attack.” He throws the orb towards Tirek.

“Yes…I feel my power growing!” Tirek exclaimed while he grew up to ten feet, his horns were longer, and was he more muscular. “Lord Tirek is back! And this realm will finally be ruled by my godly power!” Tirek said.

“Godly…right” Shade mumbled. “But anyway now that you’re out, it’s time to put our main plan to fruition. Once done we’ll both get wait we want and be satisfied.”

“I already know what I’m supposed to do. Kill and absorb as much energy to rule this planet like a tyrant. What is your part of the plan anyway? You haven’t said anything about what you will do.” Tirek asked.

“Well I can’t really tell you much, but what I can say is I’m an empirical philosopher and that this world is destined to change.” Shade said. Soon they arrived at the rift of Tartarus leading to the surface. Once they came through, they looked around and saw a grassy field, and in the distance a large city. They smiled.

“Now that I’m out I shall go claim some territory in a nearby wasteland for myself. There we can meet and discuss any future plans. ” Tirek said “Before I go, what is step one of this so called “master plan” you have?” he continued.

“First I shall investigate Canterlot High. Those girls and that boy intrigue me, so I went ahead to register myself as a transfer student to study them under a disguise. I want to learn more about their magic and what that boy, Light, is capable of. Also I want to recruit a few people for our cause while I'm in the area. ” Shade explained. “So I recommend not causing any havoc just yet or else the student body will be in a state of fear and panic from the chaos, thus preventing me from studying properly. ”

“Bah. Whatever I’ll be absorbing energy from any remaining cults dedicated to me anyway. Now I will take my leave.” Tirek stated as he walked away.

“Right” Shade began walking towards the direction of Canterlot City. “Time for phase one to begin.” Shade said as he closed his eyes and slowed his breathing. He then disappears in a shroud of pixels leaving the sound of rustling grass behind.