Authors Note:
So this is something I vary rarely do, change a chapter. In the past I have edited them but this chapter will be changed drastically and for vary good reasons, I shall explain.

The simplest explanation is that with the little amount of time I have to write these days. I've simply started looking for the easy out and the results was the original version of this chapter. However you don't want nor need my excuses. As such I wish to apologize to you the readers. What happened was something that I won't allow to be done again and the cause for this entire situation has been dealt with severely.

Sincerely,
Walter D. Arceaion

Wild Strikes grumbled as he watched ponies pass by, he and Jade Moonstone had been assigned to gate duty which was widely considered the third worst post in the Guard. The second was the post next to the Kitchen were one had to fend off either a cake-thirsty Celestia or a caffeine deprived Luna, and the first being the guard of that one hallway that literally no one ever goes down.

Wild Strikes sighed as he continued to watch, at least gate duty was boring or rather it was supposed to be boring. "Hey Strikes, You see that?" Moonstone asked concerned as he pointed at something in the distance.

Strikes squinted as a group two stallions and three mares walked through the crowd and approached the gates. The first was a Stallion who wore a long black hooded cloak that was torn and open in the front revealing his silver armor. At his side pair of black dogs walked and on his shoulder a crow perched. Grasped in his hand was an ornate Scythe its blade as black as the abyss. Everything about him from his main and tail to his fur and even his face was hidden by the cloak. At his side walked a mare her main and tail were a swirl of stars and light that waved in an ethereal breeze and her fur was white as the snow. The mares eyes glowed with an electric blue light, she appear as if the were a goddess. The mare cloak similar to to the Stallions but instead of it being black and tattered it was white and had gold fabric lining it. A top her head sat a gold circlet, a gem half white and half black sat in the center.

Behind the two were the other two mare and the stallions. The mare appeared to be in her late twenties and had long white hair, two small fangs and big white angel wings. She wore a grey fedora and trench-coat and at her side an ornate long-sword that rested in a sheath. The other mare had a long flowing red main and tail and white fur as well as white angle wings. She wore a white dress with a crimson cloak and Strapped to her back was a comically large paintbrush as long as she was tall. Lastly was a stallion though he appeared to be nothing more than a skeleton warped in a black robe and his wings were shaped in the form of a dragon but held no flesh, strapped to his back was a scythe similar to the other stallions.

Wild Strikes eyes widened as he saw the group approach. Slowly he and Moonstone moved to attack the group however the stallion in the front simply laughed. It was long and low, and sent a shiver down the spines of the two guards. Strikes felt...uneasy looking at the stallion almost as if he was looking upon his own death.

"Not many can look upon me and not show fear, you must be to stubborn to look away, or mad." The Stallion said as he slowly he raised his hand to the hood and pulled it down revealing his face. The Stallion's skin was only slightly pale and boar a single scar across his right eye. His hair was a deep black matching that of the empty space from a void, his eyes glowed with a light silver glow. Upon his head was a silver crown showing him as a King.“Carry a message to Celestia, tell her That I've returned.”

Moonstone froze as he looked at the stallion. "It can't be..." He said trailing off before turning to the mare in the white cloak and looking over the robes. He then chuckled before bowing to the beings. “King Aion, Queen Moirai It is a privilege and honor.”

Strikes eyes widened as he turned to his partner. "What are you talking about Moonstone?"

King Aion laughed. "I honestly never thought I'd see the day that Commander Moonstone would have decedents. Damn fool, how long did he wait?" He asked sadly.

“Five generation we've served in the guard waiting your return.” Moonstone said as he rose. “I heard from a maid that several immortal beings were cooped up in the throne room and are now in the dinning hall, you want me to lead you to them, Your Majesties?”

“Thank you, that’d be appreciated,” Aion Erebus said as he looked at the castle his brow furrowing. “I can tell just from looking at the castle that it’d be a nightmare to traverse, not like the ones I’m used to.”

Moonstone smiled. “Yup, times have changed a bit with how castles are made.” Moonstone said as he turned and led the Group into the castle.

Wild Strikes stared in shock as he watched the group enter the castle. When he was finally able to think he only had one thought. 'What the buck just happened.'

Princess Celestia sat at the head of the dinning table her eyes red and tear lines showing in her fur. Beside her Luna sat her hands holding Celestias.

Slowly a guard entered and bowed. "Your Highness's I apologize for intruding but a group of ponies are at the doors.” The guard named Jade Moonstone told her. "There are five, two of which are your parents." the guard said with a knowing smile.

Both Celestia and Luna froze and stared at the guard as did the other beings in the room. “Are they really?” she whispered, before tears began to fall and she burst out crying.

Luna clear her throat and looked at the guard. “Allow them entry guard. I assume the others are our siblings?”

The guard nodded with a smile and turned to leave the room, before Discord placed a paw on his shoulder. "Hold a moment guard." He said calmly. "Is there a mare with white hair and in a gray coat?"

The guard stopped and turned to Discord with a smirk. "Yes." He said as he turned and exited the room. For a moment Discord froze before tear began to well in his eyes.

As he left Discord slowly turned to the others a smile on his face as tears ran down it. "She's back, my sister is back." He said as he walked over to the table and sat down."

The doors to the dinning room opened slowly as the group walked into the room and looked around. When they finally looked at the room occupants they froze the sound of the door closing was the only sound as the two group came face to face.

A low chuckled from Aion was what finally broke the silence. "You know, this moment played in my mind but never once had I thought about what I would actually say when I finally did see you all again." He said.

Celestia and Luna ran and leaped into their arms as they cried. "Father, Mother! " Celestia cried as she hugged them.

Aion gasped and stumbled back before steadying himself. "Hello my little sunshine and moonbeam." Aion said as he hugged them, Moirai smiled as she embraced her children. Slowly the others except for Discord approached them joining into the hug,

As this happened The mare in the trench-coat and Discord slowly approached each other. As he approached his form began to change Twilight and the others watched in shock as the Draconequus's form changed to a more pony like appearance, when it finished a Stallion with short white hair and beard stood in his place. Discords eyes were still yellow with a red sclera, he still had a single fang on the right side of his mouth, a black thestral wing and blue Pegasus wing and hooves though they were now matching. However the biggest difference was he now wore a brown long-coat, a black dress vest and light brown pants.

As the transformation finished he stood before the mare. "Eris..." He said before he pulled her into a hug.

The mare slowly reached up and removed the fedora revealing brown eyes with a blue sclera and a smile showing two small fangs. The mare quickly wrapped her arms around Discord as tears began to fall from her face. "Hey bro, missed you to." She said as they broke down and embraced each other.

Twilight and the main six watched in shock as the immortals cried and embraced each other. After sever moments the groups separated and the new arrivals stood before the others.

Celestia cleared her throat. "Father, mother, allow me to introduce you to Mi Amore Cadenza my adopted nice and my student Twilight Sparkle, they are the newest Alicorns since you were banished." Celestia said happily as Cadence and Twilight stepped forward.

"Hello, I'm Mi Amore Cadenza though I prefer to be called Cadence, I'm the Alicorn of Love." Cadence said as she bowed to the two immortals.

"It is a pleasure Cadence." Moirai said with a smile. "I am Moirai Physis, Embodiment of Life. This is my husband Aion Erebus, he is the Embodiment of Death."

Aion nodded. "It is a pleasure to finally meet you Cadence. When you ascended you were quite the talk, I have looked forward to meeting you." Aion said before turning to Twilight. "It is a pleasure to meet you as well young Twilight Sparkle."

Twilight blushed and turned away. "Hello King Erebus. I-I'm Twilight Sparkle, the Element of Magic. And these are my friends and the other bearers." She said as she bowed to Aion.

"Oh please don't bow I always hated that." Aion said as he gestured for her to rise and turned to the other five. "So come, please, introduce yourselves." He said with a smile

Applejack walked forward and tipped her hat to the group. "Names Applejack, I run the farm in Ponyville and am the Element of Honesty."

"Oh, I like her, hard working and determined." Thanatos said with a nod causing Applejack to blush.

Fluttershy slowly walked over shaking as she approached. "Um...h-hello I'm Fluttershy." She said timidly.

Aion smiled and nodded. "Pleasure to meet you miss Shy."

Rainbow walked over to the king. "Names Rainbow Dash, fastest Pegasus in Equestria and element of Loyalty." She said proudly as looked him over. "So your the princesses dad huh? Gotta say I expected more th-." Rarity gasped and clamped a hand over Rainbows mouth before she could finish.

"I do apologize for my friend, she just can't see beauty for what it's worth and may I say it is an honor to meet such esteemed ponies! I am Rarity, Element of generosity." Rarity exclaimed with a bow.

Aion glared at the mare and Rarity froze as she met Aions eyes. "Young mare, I have played this game since before you were born and with beings older than Time himself."

Rarity paled for a moment before regaining her composure. "I'm sorry but I have no idea what you mean."

Aion narrowed his eyes. "Be careful with whom you play child." He growled before Moirai slapped him in the back of the head.

"You could at least show some tact Aion." Moirai said with a sigh. "Her attempt was adorable after all." she said.

"I don't understand it Mother, I really don't." Thanatos said with a sigh. "Why waist ones life trying to gain prestige and become one of the 'elite' when it is pointless! You can't take your money, status, fame, or influence with you when you die, in fact it's some of those traits that prevent mortals from ever entering what mortals call heaven."

Faust sighed. "Brother, that's not the point to it."

"Faust the point is lost to beings like us." Aion sighed. "But we're not her to debate the political climate. this is a family reunion for heavens sake!"

Pinkie gasped before pulling out her party cannon and firing it off launching balloons, streamers, and several cakes out. "The lets party!" She exclaimed.

The group stood bewildered for a moment before Aion laughed. "Indeed let us celebrate this occasion!" He exclaimed as he pulled a bottle of wine out of his cloak and popped the cork.

Deep within the Frozen North Tirek walked the blizzard battering against him. The Centaur growled and looked down at the map that his master had given him. Suddenly a lone howl was heard and a cloud of shadows rose up around him.

Tirek smiled and stood his ground waiting slowly a unicorn stallion appeared before him. "What do you want." The stallion growled.

"The Master is calling back all who serve. I am to restore your form and then take you to him." Tirek said wit a smile.

"NEVER!" The stallion roared.

"You have no choice." Tirek said as he pulled out a red curved horn and stabbed it into the ground.

The stallion screamed in agony as the his smoky form was sucked into the horn and Tirek took a step back as the horn glowed and a body began to form. Slowly a skull formed from the horn, then a torso, limbs, then organs muscle and flesh. The stallion screamed in agony as his body was rebuilt in the most gruesome and painful way possible, once it had finished the shadows covered his body and armor appeared around it at his side a crystal sword formed.

Tirek smiled and reached for the king only to cry out in shock as the King drew the sword and stabbed the Centaur arm. "Arg, You ungrateful whelp, I revive you and this is how you repay me!" He roared.

"I wanted to die you damn fool!" The king growled as he angled the sword at Tirek. "Never again will I serve Moros Apocalypsis."

The king quickly leaped away from the Centaur and slammed his hand onto the ground. "King Erebus will defeat you and your Master, Tirek. Mark my words." He said as the shadows swallowed him and he vanished.

Tirek roared in anger as he clutched his arm. Moros was not going to be happy about this.

Author's Note

So this is is the 16th version of this chapter and it wont be changing any time soon hopefully I still hate this chapter but at least it's done with. Oh well, I hope you enjoyed it and I hope to see you in the next one.