The Nine to Free Them All

Minas Morgul: 2 and a half weeks later

P.O.V Jasper

I was overseeing the preparations from a balcony on the keep. Everthing was going smoothly, the spears and shields were made and ready to face battle and Daring has been out and about looking for jobs to do and adventure to seek. In a couple more days we would begin the march towards Canterlot and defeat the army of changelings that dare threaten the innocents, then we will be at war on two fronts. Yes, the griffons have indeed been sending death threats and calling for me to leave and never return. It has been a stressful week with the griffons bombarding us with threats, most of which are from the nobles. I havent gotten one letter from the king, which in most cases would be worrying, but I knew griffons had more honor than to start a war without a declaration of war.

My liege?

Yes?

There are a bunch of stallions here asking for entry to, and I quote, "Look around".

Im on my way. Im extremely wary about stallions looking around my city, especially now that we are to be entering a war-time phase. I made my way down to the main gate while archers formed ranks on the walls. When I got on the ramparts, I looked down on my prey. "What are you stallions doing in my country? This is restricted area until I deem otherwise. State your business." These guys dont look friendly. There were 8 in total, two were beefy and tough, four of them were scarred and battered looking, and the last two looked pristine and snobbish.

The stallion with the white coat stepped forward. "We came regarding a letter from miss Daring Doo about financial problems." He spoke in a german accent. I could tell from the demeanor and courage that he was lying, but I thought I would humor him.

"Oh? I thought I was under the impression she is no longer an Equestrian denizen. You can leave the documents on the bridge and leave while I sort them out." I said in a laid back tone. There it was, he paled from this statement.

"Actually, it must be takin up with the client." He said nervously. I was laughing like a madman inwardly. What lies! This is hilarious!

"Well then, we can bring her up to the walls and you can sort this out." I was moving to signal a guard to find Daring when the stallion piped up again.

"Now see here, this is a confidential meeting. So we must discuss this in private." He said through gritted teeth.

"Nonsense, she is my denizen now and ill do what I think is right during this time of war. So, piss off. Ill take care of these "Financial problems." Well? Git!" I flicked my hand upwards and the archers loaded their arrows. He looked murderous, then scared.

"We'll be back soon to see if we can discuss this matter privately with Ms.Doo" He said with a fake smile and left. After he crested the hill I gave a snort of amusement and walked back to the throne room. Johnny came up beside me.

"So? Who was it? All I saw was the archers stare down someone."

" An enemy of Darings." Johnny gave a low growl that peaked my interest, but laughed my head off as I came to a conclusion. "So thats the mysterious female that has captured your heart, Daring Doo!" He glared at me which in turn made me laugh harder as we got to to the keep.

3 days later

It was time. Time for the moment we have been preparing for for the past 3 weeks. It was time for the march upon Canterlot. I, along with my fellow Nazgül stood at the gates facing the army before us. The army has grown from 5,000 to 15,000 over the 3 weeks! Lemur has reported that Cadence was attacked and sent to the mines beneath Canterlot yesterday. Crocker has yet to find any information up till now.

"Brothers! It is finally time to take the fight to the changelings! We must protect our charges and the peaceful ponies of Equestria! Forward march!" The entire army started marching forward out the gates and towards Canterlot, an endless tide of silver and black. We planned to leave 1,000 troops behind to guard the settlement and Daring. We had 3 days to get to the wedding before it was too late to help. The ripple in the timeline that we have caused will most certainly affect Chrysalis's objectives. I hope none of them are finished by the time we get there.

3 days and 2 evil monologue songs later

P.O.V Celestia

"So, now that all of you are trapped I can finally-hey! What do you think your doing, you little brat!?" Chrysalis screamed at Cadence who was trying to approach Shining Armor. She proceeded to slam Cadence against the opposite wall. "Dont you know when your already dead? I will kill all of you! Starting with you, Celestia!" Chrysalis yelled at me through the cocoon I was trapped in. To my surprise, she blasted the cocoon apart and I fell to floor. I was still horribly damaged from earlier during the ceremony. If what Luna told me was true, please help us Nazgül. I prayed before standing up to meet Chrysalis, which would most certainly be my death. As though someone answered my prayers, a horn blew on the horizon.
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The sight before me was terrifying to say the least. What came over the crest of the horizon was an army, an army so massive it blocked all the green of the ground under them. They marched in unison towards the Canterlot gates, and stopped 10 feet away from the walls. 9 familiar wraiths stepped out from the sea of black and silver. I turned my head to see Chrysalis's reaction, and almost burst out laughing at the dumbstruck look on her face. That all drained when I felt a familiar presence in the air, a presence I havent felt in a thousand years. Dark magic. It was nauseating how much dark magic there was out there, and Chrysalis looked terrified. No longer was she on the top seat anymore, a much larger foe has revealed itself. The nine ~~oh so famous~~ Nazgül stopped 5 feet away from the gate.

"We give you one chance and one chance only to leave this battle unscathed. You already face war with I, The Witch King of Angmar, and the Royal Sisters. It shall do you no good in shedding the blood of your children. See reason rather than kill innocents and enslave others to feed you. Do not let this cloud your morality." I looked at Chrysalis's eyes, and I saw a glimmer of.... hope? That cant be right. Then her eyes went cloudy and she spat out,

"Go to tartarus!"

"*sigh* I shall deal with you then. ATTACK!!" And the sea of black and silver charged through the broken gates and the true battle for Canterlot began...

TO BE CONTINUED....