The Elemental Heroes and the Legend
Duel spirits beings from the card game known as Duel Monsters. Most can be classified as friendly and only attack when provoked. It seemed that they could live in harmony with other beings. No other realm shows that this is true than Equestria. In Equestria Duel Monsters and Equestrians live in peace with each other. Obviously, there would be those who would ruin this peace. Several groups of Duel Monsters work together to keep the peace of the world. One group works in Equestria. They are the HERO Faction. Warriors with powers of the elements. Dressed like superheroes hence the faction name. Each member is assigned to a squad. Each is responsible for a certain region of Equestria. Squad Combined Might was assigned Canterlot. Among them were powerful members known as the Elemental Heroes. They are the most popular members of the faction, but one HERO has the talk of Equestria since his debut: Elemental Hero Electrum. He had only appeared once and only shown a fraction of his power. This was during an invasion many were going to be captured then out of the blue a man clad in gold appeared glaring at the invaders. He moved at speeds that it seemed he teleported. He stuck with a fury that can be described as one of a raging inferno. His durability was like a mountain. It has been a few years since his first appearance. Many sought to be a member of the Heroes to meet Electrum in order to see him in action again. Eventually, the hope seeing Electrum in such died off and other heroes took the spotlight. Like Flame Wingman, Thunder Giant, Neo Bubbleman. Despite the absence of Electrum the heroes did just as good without his help. This only made many aspire to become one of them.
One of them being Spike…He dreamed of being a member of the HERO Faction. But at the time he was planning to become a member there were rumors of the Tree of Harmony acting strangely. Celestia and Ra explain that the Tree shall choose three individuals to help protect the world with the Elements of Harmony. Spike didn’t care about this at all. All he wanted to do was join the faction of his dreams. But the Legend behind the Chosen ones was too good for Twilight to pass up that she asked him to look up a book on the subject. To make matters worse this was on the day he wanted to apply.
“Seriously Twilight is this really important?” deadpan was thick in his voice. Today was the day he was supposed to be meeting the Elemental Heroes and hopefully get in their group to help the people of Equestria…and yet he here was; Spike Draconis, in the Library with his childhood friend Twilight Sparkle. Doing what you may ask. Looking for a book about some legend.
“Come on Spike don’t tell me you’re not at least bit curious?” Twilight Sparkle, Princess and student of the many spell users of the duel monsters “Think about it! There are three more beings that are supposed to be chosen to fighting against forces of evil.” Spike rolled his eyes at this
“But we have the Elemental Heroes already.” He complained, “Why do we need these three Chosen heroes?”
“Because they are said to be stronger than even the “Legendary” Electrum!” Twilight stated excitedly
“Impossible!” Spike refuted “Electrum is a powerful warrior and no creature could match him in power or abilities…Whoever these three heroes are we are doing good without their help.” Spike continued. He then handed a book to Twilight “Here’s the book you were looking for.”
“Thanks…before you run off why not listen for a bit it might have something in here that interests you” Spike complied as Twilight began reading “Long ago there existed three heroes of power. One who could conjure weapons and powers from their allies. One who could beckon the powers of ages of old. And one who’s potential seemed limitless.” Twilight began in an ominous tone. “They were the shield, the sword and the arrow that protects our world from evil. However long ago a great evil had appeared and the heroes sacrificed themselves in order to seal it away. It is said that new heroes shall be chosen to vanquish the evil once and for all. Each one with powers of great factions, three artifacts shall choose these three. A claw that creates weapons. A fang that transforms into a creature of great power. An eye that grants mystical abilities.” Spike rolled his eyes at this point “So, for now, we wait until they have been chosen to protect us.” Twilight finished then had an epiphany “Wait that sounds like…” She rushed towards her desk. Before Spike could leave though she came back with another book “Don’t go anywhere yet.” She commanded “Now let's see…AHA, Here it is” She showed Spike a picture “This it!”
“A gauntlet, a ring, and an amulet?” Spike asked confused
“No the Artifacts.” She pointed to the Gauntlet “The Claw of Hermos” Then to the ring “The Fang of Critias” Then finally the amulet “and The Eye of Timaeus.” She beamed
“Okay….and this is important how?” Spike prompted for an answer
“These are three artifacts!” She declared
“How do you know?” Spike inquired
“A claw, a fang, and an eye. It fits these three items names.”
“So what?” Spike questioned
“We need to grab them and quickly” Spike eyes bulged and stopped twilight for a minute.
“Even if they are; they’re not exactly easily obtained…according to the records, which by the way YOU have written, the artifacts are only found in ‘The Temple of The Divine Duel Monsters’ which is far away from here and the said Divine Duel Monsters reside there! You can’t just rush in there and get them.” Spike reasoned
“I know that!” She exclaimed, “That’s why I want you to write to Celestia about it so that they will allow us to relieve them of these items.” Spike Rolled his eyes and got writing the letter when he was he sent it away.
“Okay, that’s done” Checking the time he realized he had time “Oh Perfect. Okay, Twilight wish me luck!” Twilight stopped Spike for moment
“Wait a minute Spike…I know you’re off to try and join the Elemental Heroes” Spike nodded at this “But do you really think you want to do that sort of thing?”
“Oh, here we go…” Spike Groaned
“Hear me out. I know that they are your heroes, pun not intended.” She began “But you are not necessarily built for that sort of thing…and you know you have dormant power within you that can make you excellent spell user. So why not come with me and learn from some of my teachers? They could make a great protector of Equestria with the Heroes help.” Spike rolled his eyes at this
“Twilight, I have said once and I’ll say it again…I am not a magic user…even if I have this power within me does not mean it’s suppose to be used for magic. For all we may know it could the power of fire like Flame Wingman or Phoenix Enforcer” Twilight sighed and nodded
“Alright, good luck” Spike nodded and walked out the door. She sighed and shook her head as she watched leave “He might be right but I don’t think the heroes will accept him…Mostly because of his age.”
Author's Note
Well here's another project I'm thinking about doing
A Hero but not a HERO faction one
“This is it,” Spike said to himself with excitement. After rushing through Ponyville. He made it to his destination. One of the Elemental HERO’s Bases across Equestria. A man left looking dejected earlier. Meaning he didn’t qualify. “After wait for two hours…it’s finally my turn.” He dashed right up to meet the proctor of the examination Elemental Hero Avian. “Hi. I’m Spike and I’m here to join the Elemental Heroes” Avian looked at Spike and paused for a moment
‘He’s here. Just as he said he would be…’ Avian looked Spike with a solemn “Sorry kid but I can’t let you in our faction.” Spike looked at him with a devastated look “You see I would LOVE to let you but…Someone with higher authority than me told me to direct you to the Magician Faction for your ‘training’…” Spike looked terrified. “But I am not going to do that. One, It goes against my code and two, you are obviously not interested.” Spike nodded at this “So just go home…but before you go, I think you might need this in the future” Avian gave Spike what looked like a scroll.
“What-” Spike was about to accuse Avian of trying to change his mind about not being a spell caster
“It contains a move called ‘Dragonic Attack’. Sparkman found it one day during patrol and it has a symbol that looks similar to that symbol on your necklace.” Avian explained “I think it’s meant to be yours” Spike looked extremely joyful about this “BUT use it carefully from what I researched this technique can do…it’s breathtaking” Avian warned. Spike nodded and made way home.
“Dragonic Attack…Why does that sound familiar?” He shrugged “Oh well…At least I won’t return home empty handed.” However, when he was near Sugar Cube Corner. He saw an all too familiar face. Elymas the Dark Magician so happened to be near the entrance waiting for him along with several members of his faction. Spike really did not want to deal with them right now, he just wants to go home and ask Twilight about the scroll. So he tried to dash past them before they could even notice him…but as fate would have it that was not gonna happen. As he ran one of the magicians, a girl that looked like one of the Magician Girls but wearing armor; used a levitation spell to prevent him from going any farther. “Aww man.” He groaned. As Elymas walked towards him, he nodded towards the Magician Girl and he was back on the ground albeit on his butt.
“Why are you in such a hurry?” Elymas asked then he notices spike cradling a scroll. “What’s this?” Before could protest the magician took the scroll from his grasp.
“HEY!”
“Hmm…Why do you have this? This is an ability for warriors not spell casters.”
“Seriously the sooner you accept that you’re a spell user the better!” a child version of the Dark Magician, called Card Flipper, yelled. Spike paid no attention to him as he picked himself up jumped up and snatched the scroll back.
“If I said once I’ll say it again NOT INTERESTED!” Spike yelled. “Look I am flattered really but here’s the thing. I have no desire to learn magic nor do I have any magic. I am not a magic user...you want Starlight Glimmer or Shining Armor not me" Spike said with finality “Now if you’ll excuse me I need Twilight to look at this.” he left, moving a bit fast than before.
“I don’t understand him.” A younger Dark Magician Girl, Called Card Ejector, Complained. “Why is he so stubborn?”
“I don’t know but he’ll change his mind don’t worry.” Dark Magician said to the little girl. “Now I Believed I promised you Ice Cream kids.” The two children rushed into the store “Ahh to be young again.”
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Back at the Friendship Castle, Spike enter his home to see Twilight reading. “I’m Home!” Twilight smiled
“So how’d it go….What’s that?”
“A scroll that Avian gave me. I don’t what it is but I decided to bring it here maybe you and I could decipher it somehow?” He laughed after he said because Twilight teleported for a few second and came back with encyclopedia of different languages, a note bad, a quill pen, a pencil, a ballpoint pen, and a scroll of her own
“When do we start?” Twilight was absolutely giddy about this and could wait to decipher and record what the scroll said
“Right now.” Spike said with determination.
“Very well let’s begin!” Twilight carefully unraveled the scroll then frowned “On no…it’s written in Draconic…I don’t have an encyclopedia of that language yet…Spike, maybe you can read it.” Spike Shrugged and took the scroll in his hands. His face shifted to a confused one. “Well?”
“Okay I am not kidding when I say this but it says ‘Oh Hero of Harmony. Fueled by the power of the dragon, rejoice as your days as a mere warrior are over….Embrace the power deep inside and awaken to the dragon…Say these words to unleash it and fulfill your part as the chosen one Hermos, ‘I am the Hero of Harmony. Hear my voice for I have accepted the task of protecting my home, my friends, my family, my love. I vow to wield the of crimsoned eyed ones and slay all evil’?” Before anything else could be said something happened, something Incredible. While Twilight kept recording and orb of light appeared before them. The Sound of roars and battle cries could be heard and a voice echoed from the orb.
“At long last. The first Hero has been found.” It spoke. Spike backed up a little bit, while Twilight stood before him ready to fight. “Fret not, hatchling. I am Hermos, the dragon of weapons.” Twilight had concerns about angering this being, but she wanted answers
“Why are you here…and why do have the title of dragon of weapons” Hermos sighed
"The warrior who fought alongside me to imprison the True King Dragons, had very little weapons but had the power smite a whole army with one swing of his sword. So I forged him weapons from creatures that had died infusing it with their power. However, there is one that I pride on creating. A sword that grew in power with every dragon it killed…but after the battle the warrior was critically injured…however, something miraculous happened. The sword I forged apparent still had the spirit of the creature that used to forge it…a red eyes black dragon. Before the dragon passed on, it used what remained of its power to transform the warrior into a dragonman from then on he was known as Lord of the Red.” Hermos explained “as For why I am here well Twilight…only warriors can become Dragonmen and the hatchling” Refering to Spike “Was deemed worthy of being my chosen one….now I can’t just give him all the weapons I have forged yet…but I can do something just as good…Spike, I can sense that in your memories you felt useless in the past yes?” Spike nodded “Not for just the girls but also Shining and Flash, correct?” again Spike nodded this time albeit much more slowly “Well no more! I will grant a technique that has been by dragon to human for many years…because of this it has when from a mere attack to a martial art…I Grant you DRAGONIC ATTACK, now Known as, DRAGON’S FURY!!” an Aura emerges from the orb and flew into Spike which manifests itself as an oriental dragon. “That’s not all. I will also give you my pride and joy. The weapon that I created that created Lord of the Red. I named after the dragon that did this, behold! THE RED EYES DRAGON SWORD!!!” the sword flew out of the orb and was jammed into the ground. “My time here almost up…now listen. This all I can give you, for now …if you want all the power as the Hero of Harmony then you need to the find item that represents me. A clawed gauntlet…The Claw of Hermos…” He paused “I sense that you already know where it is. But its true power can only be obtained when you mastered the faction that aligned itself to me. Good luck…Spike the Hero of Harmony” The orb flew through the window into the horizon. Spike glanced at the sword and picked it up...hearing a snarl coming from it. he gave it a few practice swings before slinging on his back with a smile. He got into a Taekwondo fighting stance. His hand began glowing. He began throwing a few punch and kicks. before he focused the energy within him and began manifest itself on his fist. Eventually, it became a Dragon made of aura. Spike opened his hand and thrust his palm out
"DRAGONIC ATTACK!!!" The aura dragon flew from his hands and rammed into a wall. "Cool..." He murmured.
Chapter 4 The Meeting, The Reveal, The Relationship Status, and the Invasion Recollection
Spike entered the Sugar cube surprised to see Tree Hugger "Spike my man, what's up?" Spike waved
"Hi Tree...Look I don't have much time where are Pinkie and Cheese"
"Pinks is in the kitchen despite the place being closed for some repairs for the oven and cheese is with her."
"Cool can you go to the Twilight's Castle. There’s something that needs to talked about" Tree Nodded and left. Spike entered the Kitchen and sure enough, Pinkie was there with cheese trying to use shock therapy to fix the oven
"LIVE!" She Yelled "LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE!!!" She shocked the oven again..."There’s no pulse..."
"It's Okay Pinkie we'll just have to let him go...Oh hi, Spike." Spike Stared at the scene
"Is it always like this with them?" Infernox asked.
"You have no idea pal." Spike Muttered, "So Aside from trying to revive the oven...what are you doing?" Spike asked
"I was getting a snack!" Pinkie exclaimed
"Right anyways. Twilight has called for a meeting
"Oh you mean for that sword and you being the Hero of Harmony?" Spike paused
'Don't Question it. It's Pinkie Pie' He thought to himself. "Yeah..."
"Okie doki Loki...I'll get the others!" And off she ran. There was silence between him and Cheese Sandwich
"Should I go to?"
"Yes" Cheese left as well.
"I should probably head back"
Few minutes in the castle in question
The other mane six, friends of theirs, Shining, Flash, and Their lovers were all present at the cutie mark map. "Thank you for coming on such short notice everyone..." She paused
"Twily Something Wrong?" Shining asked
"YOU BET THERES SOMETHIN' WRONG!" Infrenox Boomed
"What in the hay was that?!" Applejack demanded
"OY! Spike A little help here?" Spike Complied and Position Infernox in the center "Thanks Mate. Now then...I'm the reason for the meetin'"
"Rares am I seein' and hearin' things or is that sword talking?" AJ asked with Rarity nodding "That doesn't answer my question"
"I think we all are experience it" Rainbow Answered for Rarity
"Well now...So you two are Spike's ladies...Nice choice lad!" Infernox said with a somewhat jovial tone.
"HEY!" the Three of them yelled
"Enough!" Shining declared getting everyone's attention. "I guess you have a reason to call us here?"
"Yeah... Names Infernox and I have some bad news, good news, some more bad news, and just news. First off, A GREAT EVIL HAS RETURNED FROM THE DUEL MONSTERS WORLD!!! AND IT'S ON ITS WAY HERE!!" He warned "But the good news is Three heroes are goanna stop it. But the bad news is I only know Spike is one of them...I have no Idea who the other two are... So this brings me to why we're here." Infernox began to float. "The deal is I don't know right now...But I can Find out!" The others looked at him funny
"How?" Discord tapped the table as wondered
"I'm glad you asked...You see the Three heroes are connected to each other...if one has been found than the other 2 are nearby...So with that being said let's get started." Infernox began to glow brightly. "Now there are gonna be a flash of light and whoever has an aura around their body is one of the three heroes." He Glowed Brighter "SAY CHEESE!!"
"Yes?" Before anything could be said, as Infernox said there was a flash of light coming from him, temporarily blinding everyone present. As Expected Spike was glowing...but so was Shining and Flash.
"What?" Flash gasp
"Well. This is unexpected" Shining muttered
"Well that settles who the three heroes are but not which is which...That will be settled later." Infernox Paused "You see I saw a memory in Spike's mind and I'm curious. Tell me about this Second Changeling Invasion." Shining and Flash widened their eyes "I can see in one memories don't look so surprised." Both Guards sighed
"Well..." Shining Started
"We should start at the beginning. The day before the Invasion."
Flashback
In Crystal Empire the mane six and those they chosen to come with them, were enjoying some time off from Friendship Problems, work, studies, and other stress inducing activities. This wasn't by choice though but a decree from Celestia and Luna. Not that they were complaining, after all after being captured by Chrysalis and handling a friendship problem between Celestia and Luna they needed a break. Especially Spike, Shining and Flash. After they were captured they had been secretly training to improve themselves so that the same thing will never happen again.
Interuption
"And just how hard were you three training?" Trixie asked looking a bit angry at her, Sunset’s and Twilight's Boyfriend, Flash; Same goes for Cadence glaring at Shining, Applejack and Rarity Scowling at Spike.
"Not too hard...we think," Spike answered scratching the back of his head
"After the story you three are heading straight to the Spa and getting the premium deluxe treatment!" Rarity ordered
"But-" Shining protested only silenced by Cadence and his daughter who was looking at him with a begging look "Fine...”
"Anyways" Spike Continued
Flashback Continue
The Crystal Empire was having a celebration of their liberation of Sombra. Banners were hung up everywhere "Geeze" Trixie rolled her eyes at the amount of things that were dedicated to Spike and Spike alone "You're like a god to them or something" Trixie snickered
"So I grabbed the Crystal Heart and melted a large chunk of ice, no big deal..." Spike waved the attention off
"IT'S SO OBVIOUSLY IS!!" Many residents exclaimed.
"Don't sell yourself too short, Sugar cube. You did save them from being under the rule of a tyrant again." Applejack praised
"True but you guys-"
"No more of that! We are here to have fun! SO LET'S HAVE FUN!!" Pinkie Declared rushing to join the festivities. The others agreed and went their separate ways. Spike choosing the catch up with Shining and Flash....noticing an increase of guard along the way.
"Shining! Flash!" Spike called.
"HOLD IT!" Shining yelled, "Fight for your honor..." Spike looked concerned but could help but finish the phrase
"We are war." Spike responded
"Okay. It's really you." Flash said as he and Shining relaxed, smiling at their brother.
"Okay...Umm...What was that about?" Spike asked
"Sorry Spike but we got a letter from Thorax and Ember. Many Changelings stayed loyal to Chrysalis and they are planning an attack soon...So yeah. Until either Chrysalis is captured...or dead, we have to stay on guard even more than ever." Shining explained
"Considering our location and WHO is here..." Flash added gesturing to Flurry heart, who was with Cadence "We can't take any chances"
"Really? Huh, it's a good thing I brought my sword." Spike gestured to the weapon holstered to his hip "Besides I have been training, and you have seen how I get when if someone threatens any I hold dear, right?" The two he was talking to shuddered at the memory.
"Yeah, Lets hope it doesn't come to that Spike."
End
"Yeah things were going great until the day after..." Shining Sighed at this point.
Flashback
Spike was enjoying sometime with his two girlfriends. Enjoying some food that Crystal Empire had to enjoy...that is until now. "Spike the Brave and Glorious." A crystal Guard called "Shining and Flash need to have a word with you." Spike noticed something was off and turned to Rarity and Applejack
"The minute something bad happens to get Flurry Heart and Cadence to the castle..." The Two wanted to ask something but Spike had already left. While following the guard he noticed that a few Duel Monsters were getting ready for a fight as if something was about to go down. To his surprise, the guard did, in fact, brought him to Shining and Flash. But He decided to try to confirm if it is them
"Click, Click..." Spike said. Shining smiled and responded.
"Boom, Boom" Spike however Drew his slashed at Shining who turned out to be a changeling.
"Sorry but Flash was supposed to say that." Spike informed finding himself surrounded
"Well so much for stealth" the Changeling muttered as the other Changelings turned back to their real form only to smacked away by the another Shining Armor and Flash Sentry
"Full Speed and Fire up the engine..." Flash Said. Spike sighed looking irritated.
"A supernova ascending" Spike answered back "Does that song really have to be my theme song?" Spike asked begrudgingly "Its-"
"This can wait Spike." Shining Said with finality "The Changelings have already made their move...We need to get the civilians to the safety zones." Shining stated
"Right so while Flash handles-"
"Spike this means you need to get the civilians to safety...and get yourself to a Castle." Flash Interupted
"WHAT?!"
"Look bro I know you wanna help but we need you to help protect Flurry Heart" Shining Explained "Besides Twilight and Cadence would have my head if I let you fight with us. Understand?" Spike looked a bit dejected but nodded "Good...Now lets get goin!" Shining and Flash rushed to combat the invaders while Spike went to help some civilians
End of Flashback
"I still say you should have tried to teleport Spike." Twilight chided
"How...I'm not exactly mage material Twilight." She rolled her eyes at the response
"Oh here we go..."
"I'm not really!" Spike Insisted
"You just wanted to join in the fight." Shining added
"True but I am not good at magic."
"Yet you can cast Fairy Meteor Crush." Trixie added
"That is a Special attack, not a spell." Spike Corrected
"Can we save the argument later" Infernox intervened "I want to know what happened."
"Well after most of the civilians were safe I began to make my way to the castle just as you guys told me to...but there was a problem" Spike said glaring at the one who had scolded after the invasion "Someone inside the castle erected a magical barrier and the only way through was to go through a secret passage" Spike finished his thought
"I had sent a message to anyone nearby to get Shining and Flash to the secret entrance" Cadence added "Spike just happened to be closer to them."
Flashback
Spike carried his sword through the city of Canterlot striking any changeling that got too close to him, down. “Where are they?” He muttered to himself until he found himself surrounded. “Well this is a fine pickle…” He said to himself. “I don’t suppose you guys will let me through if I said please would you?” The changelings laughed at him “Yeah didn’t think so”
“Perfect an easy target”
“Sir I think he’s Spike”
So he’s that marshmallow girl’s and blonde chick’s lover….this will make them take that barrier down for sure!” Those words made his blood boil. He said something that confused the changelings
(Play “We are War” by Miracle of Sound here)
“We are War” Spike spoke in a low voice glaring at the changelings in front of him. Then he repeated himself “We are War.” And he charged this time not caring if they lived or not…he rushed through them with bloodthirstiness of a whole village of Vikings. He seemed to have endless stamina as he continued. He kept his advance until he saw both Shining and Flash surrounded. “STRIKE FOR YOUR HONOR!” Spike yelled getting their attention.
“Spike?” Shining called
“Is that their blood?” Flash paled at how is brother in arms was covered in blood. Sure he has seen him angry but never go on full scale rampage at least not on this level.
“STRIKE FOR YOUR HONOR!!” Spike Repeated. This time both realized what he was doing and they smiled at each other and inhaled deeply and roared
“WE ARE WAR!!” They roared loudly causing some Changelings to recoil. For they have unleashed a Battle Guard Howling.
“Strife in the age of wolves” Spike began singing
“STIKE FOR YOU HONOR!” Shining yelled as he continued his assault moving forward towards the secret entrance that went under the castle with his comrades following closely.
“WE ARE WAR!!” Spike and Flash Yelled unleashing another Battle Guard Howling.
“Fight till the Fields are Full!!” Shining sang finishing the chorus “Good of you to join us brother but…What’s wrong?” Shining asked blocking a charging changeling with his shield. “I haven’t seen you this pissed since Garble threaten Applejack and Rarity.”
“No one threaten my girls. NO! ONE!” Spike snarled they pushed forward. “Nor will they speak ill of them in front of me!” Spike finished, slicing a changeling’s wings off. After while Flash resumed singing as they progressed.
“STIKE FOR YOUR HONOR!” Flash yelled this time Spike and Shining let out a roar
“WE ARE WAR!!”
“Strife in the age of Wolves.” Flash sang.
“STRIKE FOR YOUR HONOR!” Spike Yelled
“WE ARE WAR!” Flash and Shining roared back causing some changelings to fall unconscious due to the excess of sound.
“Fight till the Fields are full.” Spike Finished. As they got closer only to see a battalion worth of Changelings waiting for them. Only a few feet away they can only see one way to the secret passage. Through them. Not a second wasted on hesitation the three rushed into the heart of the battle. Fighting with all they had. This went on for an hour. “Don’t Give up now were almost there!”
“You know what to do.” Spike said with sinister smile. Both of his brothers looked at him amused
“No What?” Shining asked jokingly
“SHOW NO MERCY!!” After that declaration each one of them began fighting more viciously. They glanced at the remaining invaders that stood in their way. Then they rushed in, together, yelling the chorus for one of their songs as they decided to take on the remaining forces as the recovering changelings began to regain consciousness.
“WE ARE WAR!!!” The guys yelled as they violently removing each changeling that stood in their way. Sure enough a minute later were at the entrance of the passage way. Rushing in they made sure that changeling couldn’t followed them once the real entrance was crossed into. To the changelings it was like they had disappeared. “Now all we can do is keep moving…be careful though who knows if any made it through here.” Shining explained.
End of Flashback
“Yeah I saw that but why did those things just run off I would think they would stick around and fight?” Infernox asked. The boys smirked
“Funny you should ask.” Shining said “Most Equestrians have a more super powered form connected to a specific duel monster.” He began “Ours were a particular powerful series of warriors.” Infernox was curious.
“Who”
“You gonna find out soon.” Spike said ominously “Right now in fact.” He then added “So we followed the passage straight to the throne room.” Spike continued the story
“There we found someone we were not expecting to see again” Shining Added
Flashback
The boys arrived in the throne, the sight they saw made them froze with shock and disbelief. “No way” Shining said
“You told me that he’s”
“HE IS” Spike insisted
“Well, Well. Good to see you again…Spike the brave and Glorious” The intruder welcomed “I hope you remember me.”
“Sombra.” The three answered.
Interruption
“Who??” Infernox sounded confused by the name
“He was a tyrant who ruled over Crystal Empire” Shining Answered “We thought he was gone. Then he returns with this changeling army.”
“Needless to say we were shocked.”
Flashback
“Surprised to see me, boys?” Sombra snickered at the faces that guys had right now. The Twilight, Cadence, and the others were on the ground unconscious. “Good. It’s a nice face for you three…now then show me what you can do!” Sombra immediately fired an orb of dark energy. The three boys dispersed to dodge
“GO ALL OUT!!” Spike yelled throwing his sword aside and began to enter his empowered state feeling the power of Red Eyes Black Dragon. Shining and Flash nodded doing the same. Spike developed scales all over his body, his teeth became sharper, eyes became slits, and wings sprung from his back. Flash felt horns manifest on his head, hands became clawed, and wings on his back as well; in addition he was wearing some sort of robe. Shining seemed to conjure armor on his body and summoned a spear.
“Amusing!” Sombra laughed. Spike inhaled and blew out a large ball of fire! Sombra swatted the attack away. “Pathetic!” Sombra conjured a sword and engaged Shining. The two knight like warrior continued to clash against each other until Sombra landed slash on Shining’s chest dismissing the armor. Flash stuck Sombra with lightning “Tickles.” Sombra chuckled barely affected by the surprise attack.
“SHINING THIS ISN’T WORKING LETS TRY GEARFRIED!!!” Flash yelled. Shining nodded and concentrated.
“GEARFRIED!” The two shouted. Soon they were wearing armor similar to each other but Shining had a flame themed armor while Flash’s own was light themed. Spike on the other hand just kept firing balls of fire. None of them hitting their mark, thanks to Sombra simply redirecting them with no effort. Shining and Flash charge at the tyrant. “TAKE THIS!!” The two did a spinning slash attack, crossing through forming an slash on the target…only for it to have little effect
“Pathetic…It seems I was misinformed or I have become much stronger that I was before. I expected more…then Again this is the power of Dark Lucius! Your MERE GEARFRIED FORMS ARE NO MACH IN COMPARISON!!!” Sombra swiped the two older guys, sending them into a wall. Sombra turned to Spike, who now tried to charge him. “HA!” Sombra swatted the draconic powered younger man away.
“Why?” Spike muttered. “I need to stop him!” Spike growled
“So, do you want power?” a voice asked him mentally
“Yes…”
“Then why don’t you assume Gearfried form?”
“Cause mine is the Iron Knight. He can’t do much.”
“Well…It seems like you unware of the true power that dwells inside of it…that might be my mistake…when assuming Gearfried form yell out: RELEASE RESTRAINTS!” the Voice instructed. Spike got to his feet.
“GEARFRIED!” Spike found himself in the Iron Knight’s Armor “RELEASE RESTRAINTS!!” Spike Yelled loudly. The armor fell off, revealing his body underneath. His hair seemed to gotten longer, his muscles were much defined and toned, finally there was an aura of power surrounding his boy. “SWORDMASTER!!!!” Spike finished.
“Hmm, Interesting.” Sombra charged at Spike. However, Spike called his sword back to his hands. When the sword was in hands he simply raised it to the sky and Sombra was struck by…something. It was hard to describe, like some invisible force just attacked him. Whatever it was it gave Spike an opening, he closed the distance and slashed the tyrant a bunch of times.
“Die.” Spike said in much deeper voice than he had before. Bringing his sword down on Sombra he slew the tyrant once again.
End of Flash back
“Hmm…” Infernox hummed then nodded “Red eyes eh…perfect.” Shining looked at him suspiciously “Well boy, now that I know what I’m dealing with and everyone knows about me…I know what we need to train on….YOUR CONNECTION TO THE RED EYES TRIBE!” Infernox finished.
Meeting the Sword, Reminiscing of the Past, and Calling the Others
Spike simply continued to smile in glee. “SPIKE! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!” Only for him to come back to earth and realized he nearly destroyed a wall in their home…
“Sorry Twi…its just” Spike gestured to the sword and the aura in his hands “This has been something I wished would happen to me for a long time…” He resumed his smile “I finally have a destiny of my own…Hero of Harmony…Spike the Brave and Glorious Hero of Harmony! This feels great!” He exclaimed with glee.
“ARE YOU CRAZY!?” Twilight screeched getting Spike’s attention “This is serious Spike, if anything this is NOT great!”
“What are you talking about?”
“You now have a duty to Equestria that requires your dedication and attention. You have to do your absolute best and constantly improve yourself in order to keep it safe!” She sighed “Why? Why didn’t you just joined Eymas’ Faction and avoided all this?” She said on the verge of tears “Cause now you are in a situation where you’ll be in constant danger. You will always be a target for Equestria’s enemies. You never had any formal training…This is why I am always egging you to learn under Elymas so you can learn to fight properly. But now” She paused sniffling “You don’t know how to fight at all…you are in danger because of my lust for knowledge.”
“WHAT’S THIS ABOUT NOT KNOWING HOW TO FIGHT?!” A new boomed. Twilight and Spike searched for its origin “ON YOUR BACK BOY!!!” Spike felt his back and felt his new sword “Yeah there pick me up!” Spike cautiously drew the sword and noticed the eyes on the dragon head shape handle was glowing. “Yeah I’m your sword and I’m talking to ya.”
“Now I’m freaked out.” Spike said with shock
“Well calm down. I’m a good guy. Now then back to business. LASS YOU SAID HE DON’T KNOW HOW TO FIGHT?! HOG WASH!! I SAY!!”
“What?” Twilight asked
“I looked through his memories. He has been training how to use sword and the like to fight. And you didn’t hear this from me but he was also taking lesson from Neo!”
“HEY!!!”
“Wait…Neo? But he’s a spell caster!!” Twilight Smirked at Spike “What was that about you not using magic Spike?” She added with sly tone. But the sword intervened
“Before you go getting uppity about him knowin magic, its sword magic…cast the spell on the blade and spell comes out. He learned how to take a hit from elf looking fellow. He learned how wield multiple of weapons and attack with them as if he was only using one.” The Sword explained “But I see your concern and you’re kinda right lass. BOY!” Spike became a bit annoyed “You know how to fight unarmed?” Spike was about nod “BEFORE you got Dragonic attack?” Spike then shook his head “Well guess what? Before you go gettin the Claw of Hermos, you need to know how to fight hand to hand.” There was a pause then a hardy laugh “And I know just the duel monsters to help ya!” He exclaimed “You know about that new faction of pro fighters…battlin somethin I dunno. You memory does seem to have their name clearly shown for some reason.”
“You mean the Battlin Boxers?”
“Aye Them!” the sword confirmed “You are gonna learn from them, and some elemental heroes to teach you how to fight with no weapons alright?” Spike was quiet looking unsure “Come on…think of it this way: if you go through with their trainin and prove to be a great hero…they’ll want you to join and accept you into their faction” That got Spike’s approval
“WHEN DO WE START?!”
“After you tell your friends about what happened here and the legend about the Three heroes…and call your brother, your sister-in-law, your lady, your other lady and your future brother in law, Lad.” Spike hesitated “Come on lad you’re basically a knight in shinin armor…she like princes and most of them kind of knight are princes.” Spike once again regain his enthusiasm. “Good call them all here and we can begin with the explainin” Twilight who was quite this whole time finally found her voice
“HOLD IT!!! YOU MEAN FLASH SENTRY?! BY FUTURE BROTHER IN LAW YOU MEAN FLASH!??”
“Uhh are there any other Pegasus that are in the bloody guards that are yellow and have blue hair” the sarcastic question made Twilight blush. “Oh right and call me Infernox boy-o. I object to being called sword or blade.” Infernox introduced. “What are ya waitin for you bleedin fools?” The two looked at the sword “GET GOIN!!”
“RIGHT SORRY” Spike Yelled running to get the meeting area ready. Carrying Infernox with him, he went to call Cadence and Shining Armor. While Twilight scrambled to get her friends. “By the Infernox when you look through my memories. Were there any that your curious about?”
“Aye…there was one of you and your two brothers fightin against some invaders. Know anythin about that?”
Flash back
Spike carried his sword (It looks like the Sword of Dark Rites and Golden Bamboo Sword fused together) through the city of Canterlot striking any changeling that caught to close to him, down. “Where are they” He muttered to himself until he found himself surrounded. “Well this is a fine pickle…” He Said to himself. “I don’t suppose you guys will let me through if I said please would you?” The changelings laughed at him “Yeah didn’t think so”
“Perfect an easy target”
“Sir I think he’s Spike”
So he’s that marshmallow girl’s and blonde chick’s lover….this will make them take that barrier down for sure!” Those words made his blood boil. He said something that confused the changelings
(Play “We are War” by Miracle of Sound here)
“We are War” Spike spoke in a low voice glaring at the changelings in front of him. Then he repeated himself “We are War.” And he charged this time not caring if they lived or not…he rushed through them with bloodthirstiness of a whole village of Vikings. He seemed to have endless stamina as he continued. He kept his advance until he saw both Shining and Flash surrounded. “STRIKE FOR YOUR HONOR!” Spike yelled getting their attention.
“Spike?” Shining called
“Is that their blood?” Flash paled at how is brother in arms was covered in blood. Sure he has seen him angry but never go on full scale rampage at least not on this level.
“STRIKE FOR YOUR HONOR!!” Spike Repeated. This time both realized what he was doing and they smiled at each other and inhaled deeply and roared
“WE ARE WAR!!” They roared loudly causing some Changelings to recoil. For they have unleashed a Battle Guard Howling.
“Strife in the age of wolves” Spike began singing
“STIKE FOR YOU HONOR!” Shining yelled as he continued his assault moving forward towards the secret entrance that went under the castle with his comrades following closely.
“WE ARE WAR!!” Spike and Flash Yelled unleashing another Battle Guard Howling. (Battle Guard Howling: a sound based attack that unleashed with a battle cry. Said to make a foe deaf for an hour and push them back)
“Fight till the Fields are Full!!” Shining sang finishing the chorus “Good of you to join us brother but…What’s wrong?” Shining asked blocking a charging changeling with his shield. “I haven’t seen you this pissed since Garble threatened Applejack and Rarity.”
“No one threatens my girls. NO! ONE!” Spike snarled they pushed forward. “Nor will they speak ill of them in front of me!” Spike finished, slicing a changeling’s wings off. After while Flash resumed singing as they progressed.
“STIKE FOR YOUR HONOR!” Flash yelled this time Spike and Shining let out a roar
“WE ARE WAR!!”
“Strife in the age of Wolves.” Flash sang.
“STRIKE FOR YOUR HONOR!” Spike Yelled
“WE ARE WAR!” Flash and Shining roared back causing some changelings to fall unconscious due to the excess of sound.
“Fight till the Fields are full.” Spike Finished. As they got closer only to see a battalion worth of Changelings waiting for them. Only a few feet away they can only see one way to the secret passage. Through them. Not a second wasted on hesitation the three rushed into the heart of the battle. Fighting with all they had. This went on for an hour. “Don’t Give up now were almost there!”
“You know what to do.” Spike said with a sinister smile. Both of his brothers looked at him amused
“No What?” Shining asked jokingly
“SHOW NO MERCY!!” After that declaration, each one of them began fighting more viciously. They glanced at the remaining invaders that stood in their way. Then they rushed in, together, yelling the chorus for one of their songs as they decided to take on the remaining forces as the recovering changelings began to regain consciousness.
“WE ARE WAR!!!” The guys yelled as they violently removing each changeling that stood in their way. Sure enough a minute later Hey were at the entrance of the passageway. Rushing in they made sure that changeling couldn’t follow them once the real entrance was crossed into. To the changelings, it was like they had disappeared. “Now all we can do is keep moving…be careful though who knows if any made it through here.” Shining explained.
End of Flashback
“You can fight lad that’s true…but only with a weapon…that’s why ya need to train…now about the music and those one liners” Spike blushed a bit.
“They’re from two songs we have sung at a battle of the bands concert. That one was ‘We are War.’
“Sounds like my kind of song. Hehe.” He chuckled to himself. “I also came across another memory…Why don’t ya tell anyone about your connection to the magic?”
“I really don’t want to learn anything from Emylas.”
“If I’m right about this you won’t have to”
“Huh?”
“You won’t have to.”
“I got that part but Right about what?”
“Tell me somethin boy did ya have any strange dreams after you were able to use spells?”
“Yeah” Spike nodded
“Explain it to me would ya?” Infernox urged
“Well…”
Flashback
Spike was alone in a dark room…he searched for a handle. When he found one he opened the door and saw what appeared to be a brutal battle between a Mage and some sort of fiend, the mage was winning. At the end of the battle, the mage seemed to turn the fiend into armor and a staff.
End of Flash Back
“And that’s what I remember.”
“Nekroz…” Infernox Whispered
“Huh” Infernox dismissed the thought from his mind
“Nothing boy-o just something silly I was thinking.” Infernox reassured. “now where are you and your friends meetin” Spike stopped suddenly
“Here,” Spike said when he arrived at his Destination: Sugar Cube Corner
Author's Note
There going to be a lot of Flash Backs in the next Chapters So heads up
