Dungeons 2: A Game of Windigoes

by ArkKane

Chapters

Chapter 1: Princesses' Ending.
Chapter 2: Crystal Empire, Beginning of The End.
Chapter 3: Mission 1: Grave Opportunities.
Chapter 4: Friendly Negotiations.
Chapter 6: Mission 2: Apple's A'plenty: Part 2
Chapter 7: Mission 3: Dodging A Bullet: Part 1
Chapter 8: Mission 3: Dodging A Bullet: Part 2
Chapter 9: Exposition Ahoy!
Chapter 10: Mission 4: Dark-Hearted Knights
Chapter 11: Mission 5: Demonic Devastation.
Chapter 12: Ominous Reunion.
Chapter 13: An Epic... Fight?
Chapter 14: The Past And Present Of Dungeons And Keepers.
Chapter 5: Mission 2: Apple's A'plenty: Part 1

Chapter 1: Princesses' Ending.

Author's Note

it's hard to find many of these, so I decided to throw my hat into the ring.

lemme know what you think.

Chapter 1: Princesses' Ending.

Once Upon a Time there was a land known as Equestria.

Following the Granite Incarceration of the local Lord of Chaos, a Draconequus named Discord, the land was in a state of peace and prosperity. The princesses sat upon their thrones and the three tribes of Earth, Pegasi and Unicorns lived together in harmony.

It was disgusting! Luckily Discord had a plan already set in motion to allow his chaos to once again grace the lands.

Now many of you remember that in the canon story, Discord had planted Plunder Seeds, insidious plant-life that sprouted vines intent on draining the energy of the tree of harmony, but this is not a purely canon story. Instead this Discord had set about a different garden of interdimensional Plucker Seeds, designed to draw in and pull another soul to this realm in a new form. Using this he sent it to a realm I’m sure you readers are greatly familiar with.

Meet Ark, he is a human from this very realm known as ‘earth’. He has only managed to scrape by in his whole life. Sta-*ahem* I mean, Ark’s job consisted of pushing buttons, a terminal next to him would tell him what buttons to push, when to push them and in what order, every day, no breaks. Many would find this kind of job soul-crushing…

Ark Kane was no different, he had hoped to find a chance to escape this world, but it all seemed for naught.

One night after a long day of work Ark Kane sat down at his computer and started up the game Dungeons 2, he had already beaten both the normal and DLC campaigns once before but felt the urge to go through a second time. While playing he stopped for a moment and simply looked at a character who bore a menacing visage, one who had intimidation and darkness written all over him…

The Absolute Evil…

“I wish I was like that.” Ark Kane huffed indignantly, tired of the monotonous life he has lived day after day.

If this was any other case, there would be no reply, nothing to grant his wish.

However that was when Discord’s Plucker Vines emerged into his world through his screen, seeing the downtrodden man as their target!

“Wha-hey! Let go!” Ark tried to free himself from their pull, but it was a futile effort as the malicious monster of a weed was stronger, dragging him through the portal they had made on his screen, the last thing he saw before being pulled in was the Insurmountable evil looking up to the screen, to him…

And giving the now turned Displaced a thumbs-up.

“Ugh… my head… what happened?”

And so the Absolute Evil stood, shakily getting up and uttering his first words.

“Absolute Evil? Wait…” the Jet-lagged Evil muttered out as he checked his surroundings and himself, due to his prior knowledge he was aware of where he was, what he was, and what he was supposed to do.

Where he was: Equestria, more specifically looking up at the gates to what he could tell was the Kingdom before the Everfree.

What he was: The Absolute Evil, more specifically a displaced version of him.

What he was supposed to do: Invade this Everfree Kingdom and claim Equestria for evil, more specifically with the army of monsters at his back ready to storm the palace.

Feeling the energy in his new body, The Happily-Making-Combustible Lemons-out-of-Life’s Lemons Evil took to his new role immediately, menacingly pointing a finger at his army’s target, he let loose a single word that spelled the fate for the ponies of this fair kingdom.

“ATTACK.”

Within the castle, the benevolent pairing of Celestia and Luna sat upon their thrones as a guard burst into the room.

“Princess Celestia! Princess Luna! Monsters have emerged from a rift and are now charging into the city!”

Knowing the risks that entailed, Celestia acted. “Alert the guards, prepare for battle and find their leader, me and Luna shall defeat him, no doubt he will remain hidden amongst the horde to protect himself.”

“Actually Princess, the leader of the army is directly at the front.”

This of course, put the duo at a loss for words, they have faced either tyrants who were cowardly and hid behind their massive hordes of warriors, or vile fiends who were arrogant and charged into the front-lines themselves with no army.

They had never faced a foe with both an army of a tyrant and the ferocious spirit of a fiend.

Thankfully for them, Princess Luna had a solution. “Then draw away his forces so that me and my sister may confront the villain with the elements alone, if we cut off the head the army will surely fall into disarray.”

“At once your majesty!” and so the guard left to issue the orders.

“Sister? Are you alright?” Luna asked, unnerved by the panicked look in Celestia’s eyes.

“I am… fine, sister, let us go before this monster can harm anyone else.”

It was carnage that brought a smile to The Finally Complete Evil’s face… which was unseen thanks to his helmet, and battle that made his dark heart jump for joy. The Not-Caring-About-Cannon-Fodder Evil let his dark army deal with the guard as he moved into the town square.

But then The Recounting-Past-Failures evil stopped in the town square, having a touch of fear from a sense of Deja-Vu. The Absolute Evil could swear he had encountered this exact scenario before, and as the two heroic alicorns emerged, his mind clicked and his heart dropped.

His vision fluttered back to what had happened to The Past Evil, who had King’s Ending on the ropes, only to be surrounded and banished by the heroes of the empire. He recalled how his essence was split into three, The Ultimate, Chaotic and Corrupting Evils that all fought against each other and-oh… I see now.

Well isn’t that a kick in the pants? With the ambush underway and the elements in plain view, The Realized-It-Was-Boned Evil, let out a curse.

“Fuck…”

Not that kind of curse! The Nightmare Curse!

“Oh, right!”

With a last act of defiance, The Spiteful Evil used the last of its available dark magic on Luna, hidden under the guise of an attack, this was in truth a shadow of his corrupting will, that would become the Nightmare Force, a dark spirit of evil that will make the night princess attempt to bring enough darkness and evil to help revive The Down-But-Not-Out Evil.

And so as before, the heroes banished The Absolute Evil with it giving a whispered “I’ll be back…” and so he was defeated, his forces were routed, and peace was restored.

But like every other threat the sisters have beaten. The Patient Evil would only need to wait 1000 years before he could emerge and begin his campaign of destruction once again.

And while he was separated into three Evils, only one took the entirety of the Displaced consciousness to use as its own.

The Corrupting Evil.

Chapter 2: Crystal Empire, Beginning of The End.

Something has gone wrong. We don't seem to have an archived copy of that chapter.

Chapter 3: Mission 1: Grave Opportunities.

Meanwhile, on the border of the Crystal Empire, two crystal guards stood on the outer wall looking out at the frozen expanse.

“Hey,”

“Yeah?”

“You ever wonder why we’re here?”

Alright we’re going to move on from the obvious joke that’s become a meme at this point and get back to the story.

On their watch they saw something in the distance, something radiating an evil presence that had begun to twist the land it walked upon. What they didn’t know, however, was that the creatures approaching were in fact the infecting zombies created by the Contagious Evil.

As you will know from the previous chapter, The Scholarly Evil had acquired a new research option which allowed Zombies to infect the living with a single bite. The Opportunistic Evil immediately took advantage of this new path and set the zombies he had accumulated loose to turn the entirety of the Crystal Empire into a horde of mindless brain-munchers.

Except, of course, for the royal couple who looked over the empire. The Forward-Thinking Evil had a plan for them after he had placed Sombra back on the throne and corrupted the Crystal Heart to his own desires, one that could not be enacted if Shining Armor and Cadence ended up becoming more of the Mindless Undead.

That plan? Oh you’ll see it soon enough, however we should return to The Corrupting Evil’s Undead, which at this point have reached the walls.

“What are those things!?” one of the guards screamed.

“WHO BUCKING CARES JUST SHOOT THEM!” another replied as they began to fire beams of magic from their horns.

Unfortunately being a peaceful race for 1000 years can backfire in many situations, such as when your enemy is a zombie, they have no nerves nor true cognitive thought, meaning any and all spells that the soldiers would know, being all non-lethal, would only serve as a minor inconvenience. On the other hand if they had been more prepared and had more fatal ways of firing at them they would have slowed the Undead Tide significantly. While it would not stop them given how they can get back up from something any living creature would die from, it would’ve been more than enough time for them to alert the city.

“WHY AREN’T THEY STOPPING!”

“OH CELESTIA THEY’VE GOTTEN UP THE WALL!”

“KEEP IT TOGETHER!”

“OH SHIT!”

“STEEL!? STEEL WHAT’S GOING ON!?”

“BRAAAAAIIINNZZZ!!!”

“AAAAAAAA-”

However, it seems that The Corrupting Evil could safely lie his astral projected self back onto his bed-stone and chuckle sinisterly as the now bolstered ranks of the Zombie Swarm marched into the Crystal Empire that was blissfully unaware of what had entered their city.

-------Hour 1-------

In the Crystal Palace, the three royals, Shining, Cadence and their daughter, Flurry Heart rested in the Throne Room, when suddenly a guard entered. “Your majesties, I come with urgent news.”

“What is it Emerald Sight?” the Princess of Love asked of the guard.

“One hour ago, the south-western lookout went dark, no reports or alerts of any kind… two minutes ago, the entire corner of the city closest to the point went quiet as well.”

“This is distressing, send guards out with communication mirrors, and make sure they stay in at least groups of four.” the Prince declared. “We need to undermine what is happening quickly before the city erupts into panic.”

They knew what dangers would arise if the Crystal Ponies lost their happiness, so instead of warning the populace, they moved to keep them ignorant. In any other case this would’ve been seen as tactical suicide, but in the case of the Crystal Empire it was a strategic necessity. So long as the shield remained in place, both the cold and The Corrupting Evil’s reach on the land would be kept at bay. If the ponies no longer supplied the heart with joy, the shield would end up collapsing, meaning the soldiers would not only have to fight through the cold, but also through whatever powerful creatures The Corrupting Evil had at their disposal that currently could not pass through the barrier, such as Sombra.

-------Hour 2-------

It has gotten worse for the Crystal Ponies, they finally learned what had entered their city but by the time they had over half of their land was infested, and with every new convert the infection just sped along quicker and quicker.

The two royals were distraught at the news, it took almost no time for the civilians to hear and promptly panic, meaning outside was no longer safe, the only true shelter was within their homes and the palace. Shining Armor and Cadence had managed to bring in as many survivors as possible, but unfortunately the only living ponies outside now were those in small pockets hidden in their homes which were one by one being snuffed out, it wouldn’t be long before the undead closed in on the final bastion of ponies.

-------Hour 3-------

Outside the palace, Nightmare Moon Walked to the Crystal Pillar, the Heart was still, unable to form a slight shimmer without the happiness of the ponies fueling it.

“And to think, this artifact was something that evil creatures would fear… and all we had to do was send something too stupid to understand such concepts of good and evil… well at least in our grasp it will be put to greater use.”

And so The Extremely-Proud Evil’s Daughter, Nightmare Moon, launched out her darkest corruptive magics, twisting and forming it into a much more evil version of itself, the Heart was now under The Corrupting Evil’s command, and with his first act he…

...reactivates the barrier, pushing back the winter front and making the plants regrow!?

Okay! I could clearly see evil in all of this, even working on making it so zombies weren’t mindless!

“Wait what was tha-”

But pushing back winter?! Making it so the land is lush and green?! How is that Evil!?

“... Because the way evil has been is inefficient and stereotypical…”

...come again?

“For a long, long time evil has been a constant force meant to battle good, using darkness in opposition to their light, but every time good triumphs because of one simple fault.”

The heroes have a goddess or god of sorts backing them up-

“NO! The problem is we focus too inwardly as well, Evil does not need to conform to what Good thinks of us! In fact doing so is self-destructive! Harming and torturing minions when they have done nothing to warrant it is not evil, it’s detrimental. I am The Evil now, and I say just because we oppose the good, doesn’t mean we have to have opposing ideals… besides it’s easier to gather an army when that army knows you won’t be a dick to them.”

So… your concept of Evil is that you use dark magic and lack morality and mercy for your enemies… but you treat your own followers fairly?

“It works for demon lords and their cultists.”

I… well now that you mention it yeah, Demons are respectful with their followers, the problem is the followers become fanatics and ritualistically kill themselves at the end of it.

“And I’m The Corrupting Evil, a fragment of The Absolute Evil, doing something a Demon lord does would be child’s play, plus it puts me at an advantage when Ultimate and Chaotic come into play.”

And how is that?

“I’ll tell you later, we should move onto the final part of this chapter, get to Cadence and Shining!”

Hm? Oh! Right! *ahem* now that the barrier had been jump-started, everyone in the palace began to feel warmer, which in a twist of luck, made the ponies drop their guard.

“Oh good, the heart's active again, that means we’ve won!” Shining concluded, causing the survivors to cheer and begin taking down the barricades.

Of course The Corrupting Evil took advantage of their stupidity and swarmed them with undead before they could seal up the hole in there defenses.

“AAAAH! THEY’RE GONNA EAT US!”

Unfortunately for the panicking maid, that wasn’t going to be the case, you see at hour 2 of the invasion The Mana-Hungry Evil had finally found some Mana Crystals to make a Mana Tomb, originally he had planned to simply raise up some Frights from the graves but then he thought ‘hey, there’s plenty of servants in the palace, why not give them a change in profession?’ and so with the Crystal Heart’s power, all except for the royal couple and their child had their souls horrifically pulled out and made into ghosts.

Now it was just the three, unable to teleport away due to the barrier, unable to fly out because of the sealed windows, and unable to run through the tide of brain-munchers, it seemed all over for them as they held each other tight and declared their love for each other for what seemed like the final time.

This was when Nightmare Moon walked in, ready to take advantage of their hopelessness as per her father’s wishes.

“Well, it seemed my father’s plan worked better than he expected.”

The stallion was the first to shout out in their surprise. “Nightmare Moon!? But you’re-”

“Dead? Oh please, Shining Armor, you should’ve expected that family would help each other out, and I’ve gotten a new lease on life, I’ve gone out more, seen the sights, met some friends…”

“Very old friends…” Sombra spoke in his sinister voice before materialising in the room.

“King Sombra…” Cadence whispered in terror, holding Flurry Heart tighter.

“Now do not worry, we have no intent to harm you… in fact we want to make a deal with you.”

“A… deal?” Shining asked.

[VICTORY!]

Chapter 4: Friendly Negotiations.

Negotiations began once The Corrupting Evil’s spirit was able to be projected into the now occupied throne room, and such negotiations began with a simple statement that showed what position the royals were in.

No-one is coming to save them.

Thanks to the crystal heart becoming active and creating the shield again, The Deceptive Evil had ensured it looked as if it was still joy and happiness that was generating it.

And with the corruption of the heart itself, The Corrupting Evil 2.0. Had enough evilness to upgrade his dungeon, allowing him to turn all of the idiotic zombies he created from the ponies in the Crystal Empire, into more intelligent ghouls. And while it took more dark power, he had these ghouls regain the personalities and memories they had lost, throw in some illusion spells and the Now-Ghoulified Sunburst was currently contacting Starlight to inform her the sudden failure of the Heart was just someone spreading a horrible rumour, which was debunked.

As far as Equestria knows, the Crystal Empire is completely fine, and not under The Corrupting Evil’s thumb.

…*shudder* this level of intimidation is enough to give me goosebumps…

Where was I? Oh right.

*Ahem* This caused the last three living creatures in the empire to hold each other tighter, and also cause the third and youngest of the group to cry, as expected from a foal.

But, with The Compassionate Evil’s new ideals, he reached out his hand to give them an offer.

To hand over the Empire to Sombra, and join the forces of evil.

Now naturally the couple refused his offer, let us move in closer and get a better ear on this.

{Corrupting Evil POV}

“Forget it, ‘Corrupting Evil’! We won’t turn our backs on the Princesses, or Equestria!” Shining said with a conclusive stamp of his hoof. Now one would expect me to be mad, to be insulted that they spat upon my offer, but honestly if they had jumped into it blindly to save their own skin, what’s to stop them from betraying me?

After all, I need them alive. “... well, I’m happy that even through all this, you still kept to my expectations…”

“Huh?” Cadence said, “I expected you to be more… furious.”

“Not at all, why would I expect you to accept my deal so easily? All that would do is make you two out to be ponies who’d gladly betray their fellow Mare or Stallion just to survive… I do not need such ponies on my side as they’d simply betray me when given the opportunity.”

“So… the offer was… a test?” Nightmare asked for the two who were completely frozen in surprise.

“Yes… and no, the offer is still on the table, I’m just going to explain why they will accept.”

“And if we still refuse?” Shining managed to say.

“On my word, should you still not accept, I will allow you to leave the city and return to Equestria unharmed, we will not pursue you.” they blinked at that. “Though in truth that would be rather suicidal.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

“We’re in the Frozen North, no Trains are coming and I most certainly won't let you use mine, you’d have to walk, out of the protective shield, into the nigh eternal blizzard, I doubt with even any supplies we offer that you’d be able to survive…” now to hit it home. “And even if you two survive, I doubt she would.” I say, pointing to the child.

They shook, their hearts beat faster, I knelt down as best I could while looking at the little thing.

“Even if I didn’t want you on our side, she’d still be one of the reasons why I’d hope for you to not refuse my deal, I’m Evil, not Malicious.”

With every one of my words they looked at me more and more with shock and a hint of sympathy.

“I… I can see that, but why would we want to join you?” the Princess said, trying her best to calm her daughter.

I grinned beneath my helm. “It’s nice to know you’re considering this now, of course safe transport would not be a reasonable part of the deal, as it leaves me to freely choose the fate of anypony in Equestria, and of course you could simply flee the moment you’re no longer in the frozen north back to Equestria to warn them of my return.”

“I still don’t understand why you simply don’t kill them.” Sombra grumbled, to which I have one of the Pony Ghoul Guards pin him to a wall, bolstered by my own magic before walking to him.

“Listen closely Sombra, unlike you and your umbrum kin, I have vision, vision that shows being a tyrant doesn't make a prosperous empire, all of Equestria will exist under my rule, that includes here. That includes them. That includes you. But all shalt not fear me, but respect and love me, not as a tyrant but as their new god. You would do well to remember that, and if you continue to serve by my side, you too shall learn vision.” the guard releases him as he gasps for breath.

“Understood… lord…” he says, but there was no venom to his words, merely some fear and respect.

...it’s a start.

“Now, my offer is simply this, should you choose to side with me, you can ensure a new golden age of Equestria, mindless slaughter is not my goal, my true motive is to unite the land under one rule, my rule, but to say the powers of Harmony and Friendship will have no purpose in this new order is an incorrect accusation.” I gesture to the vampire in the room. “If I was the cruel and heartless fiend that other evils have been throughout the years, then my daughter Nightmare would not be standing here, no I would’ve simply ripped her soul apart and absorbed her remains for failing in her task, but as you can see, I haven’t. She is proof that Love is another power that will continue to flourish in my new empire.”

Nightmare’s expression had become one of shock when I had said that first part, but it softened into a joyful and affectionate expression at the end to the point where when I finished she tried to hug me, only to phase through my projection and trip over herself, provoking a soft chuckle.

“So… you’re a parent…?” Shining asked.

“Yes, and a proud one at that.” I mused.

Cadence, feeling safer in my presence, grew a bit cocky and smirked. “So, who’s the mother?”

I felt a little better, knowing she feels safe enough for small talk with me… doesn’t mean I wasn’t going to turn the tables on her. “Oh Cadence, as a mother yourself you should know how pregnancy works, the baby stays in the mother, then comes out, unfortunately I wasn’t expecting your sister and her friends to try to abort her.”

I could barely hold back my mirth at the faces they were making throughout, first the red faces, then the widened eyes of epiphany, then reeling back in disgust, then a moment of thought, and then a mix of all of them when they put together that I essentially implied I did it with Princess Luna.

“You… and her…”

“What can I say? I’m a sucker for a girl with large moons.”

“Moons? I… OH COME ON MAN! THERE’S A BABY HERE!” Shining yelled out.

It took a lot of magic to keep my projection coherent after my laughing fit. “Alright! Sorry… *ahem* but you see how we’re getting along?” they blink and look at each other, giving uncanny fish impressions as they realize we had been talking like old friends. “I seek to conquer, but being an overlord does not mean oppression, that’s just for people who are afraid of their people turning on them, I’m not a coward, so I offer my hand in friendship, become my cohorts and join the side of Evil, and I promise you that despite some changes, you will not lose everything you care about.”

{Narrator}

And so it was that Shining Armor, Cadence, and Flurry Heart became the first living ponies to join the Corrupting Evil in his quest to conquer Equestria.

...and it was also the same moment Shining Armor made The Corrupting Evil become Flurry’s Godfather…

…go figure.

Author's Note

behold more shenanigans with The Corrupting Evil!

Chapter 6: Mission 2: Apple's A'plenty: Part 2

Little Strongheart awoke, finding herself restrained in a dark, ominous environment, the air warm and ventilated, the ground soft and plush…

Now hang on a minute? Warm and ventilated? Soft and plush? Didn’t seem like what you’d expect from a dungeon.

But lo, the lights came on to reveal the truth! it was not a dungeon the fair maiden had been locked away in, with fuzzy handcuffs and strange implements aligning the walls…

...at least, not a dungeon Strongheart was expecting nor comfortable with.

“Ah, my lovely damsel has awoken at last~...” her warden, Nightmare Moon, daughter of the Corrupting Evil purred out as she entered the room, wearing garments that would seem indecent to even the most lecherous of succubi. “I can’t wait to try my new improvement with you…”

Despite the buffalo’s stance on the matter, the fact she was imprisoned by a creature of evil and most assuredly not withheld here by consent, her body had become a traitor to her fears and anger. “I-Improvement?”

Her voice died in her throat as her thoughts and her hormonally imbalanced body clashed together, invoking some kind of mix of panic and arousal that-

*unzip*

Oh. my….

“Is… that…”

“What? Only used to seeing this on a stallion~? Let me show you how ‘hot’ the living dead can be.”

“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH~!!”

“What was that?!” the pair exclaimed, they had returned to the dungeon not long after the Family-Man Evil had revealed Flurry had spoken her first words, being ‘silly unca’, and that they had missed the occasion.

“More than likely? Nightmare taking care of our newest guest.”

“More like prisoner, right?” Shining deduced.

“You catch on quickly, with Little Strongheart in my clutches, I will ensure Chief Thunderhooves does not intervene… at least until it is too late.”

“And we were in town because…you wanted a key?” Cadence said, revealing the key the Corrupting Evil had requested they get from the Sheriff before leaving.

“It falls in line with my previous objective, now I can assault the town via the stampeding trail, and with the key to the main storage barn they can’t get at their ammunition before I can reach them, but I can.”

“And with all their food and main source of weapons under your control, you’re expecting a quick surrender or at the very least an easy fight should they refuse to back down.” one of crystal ghouls passing by mentioned, causing the astral construct of the Compassionate Evil to wince.

“Hopefully Emerald Gaze, it won’t come to the second one, I won’t let ponies die if I can help it, they make excellent subjects if you treat them right, and a powerful enemy when you don’t… something I’m sure my counterparts will learn the hard way.”

“Counterparts??” the group before the Slipped-up Evil exclaimed.

“Oh, here we go.” he groan as he began a tale.

--------------------------------{Corrupting Evil}--------------------------------

This is not the first time I have been defeated by the forces of good through a banishment of divine power, and it is not the first time I have returned from such a long slumber, however it was not this aspect that was the first to awaken last time.

You see, long ago, I as the Absolute Evil was just beginning my campaigns of conquest and terror, I didn’t exactly have any past experiences to run through, in fact before all of this I was your basic evil entity that ruled over his own dungeon of darkness.

It wasn’t much, but it was home, and home was nice, even if I had to share it with Demons, Goblins and other more brutish creatures. But then the heroes came.

They were ruthless, of course since it was an evil dungeon, heroes rushed in left and right to prove themselves, slay monsters and gain more experience so they could slay more monsters.

But the worst part was that they went out of their way to steal my treasure! It wasn’t even theirs but because I was evil they felt justified in taking every last coin!

“Well no more!” I said, and I did something unheard of for evil creatures, I rallied them all under one banner and attacked the surface!

Now before you get upset with my next choice of words, I was not like I was then, I was that stupid kind of evil, the one that kicked puppies and stole candy from babies for no discernible reason but that I enjoyed the pain and tears of others.

‘So, no different than what you are now.’

For the record! Shining Armor! All victims of the Crystal Plague were given their minds and lives back to them without further trauma! Geez you make it sound like I threatened your daughter’s life.

‘Didn’t you literally threaten Flurry’s life to get Strongheart’s cooperation?’

‘YOU DID WHAT?!’

Emerald! You traitor!

---------------------------------{One Ear-Chewing Later}---------------------------------

*ahem* well… moving on, I had carved a path of terror and destruction across the land of… come to think of it there wasn’t really a name, I don’t think anyone bothered, not even me after I had conquered it, all I know was that it was a lush land filled with good and all the goody things that went with it.

The point is I had carved a path of evil up until the capital, King’s Ending, where I set about taking the city for myself, by myself. But I had stumbled onto the greatest weakness any evil entity should never let themselves be swayed by.

Overconfidence.

Before I knew it, the heroes of the empire had surrounded me and proceeded to chant a banishing spell, sending me to an uneventful and uncomfortable dirt-nap.

I have no idea how long I had slept, but I do know that the first part of me to awaken wasn’t this aspect, The Corrupting Evil, but instead it was the Aspect of The Horde.

The Ultimate Evil.

-------------------------------------{Narrator}-------------------------------------

“So… what happened?” Shining asked.

“That… is a story for after, now we must enact my plan before Thunderhooves gets impatient and decides to take Strongheart back by force, which would result in something I’d regret.”

Thankfully we won’t have to wait for the assault, as while the Multitasking Evil was reliving the tale of Dungeons 2, he had prepared a strike force of powerful minions.

As expected, when the undead horde emerged from the stampeding trail, the farmers tried in vain to get to their weapons from the barn.

“WHERE’S THE KEY?!”

“I THOUGHT YOU HAD IT!”

“I have it!” one of the attacking Frights declared, holding up the key.

This promptly had the effect of the defenders screaming as they fled from the army, with no weapons to call upon and no rations to go through a long-term conflict, they could not hope to face the undead force.

As the not-so-Mindless Army approached the town square, the Cunning Evil revelled in how the Sheriff of the town and the Mayor declared their surrender to him, and wasted no time in getting Nightmare to discuss the terms… after she cleaned up and stopped smelling like a Buffalo in heat.

Speaking of which, apparently Strongheart has turned to the side of evil while in Nightmare’s clutches… strange, I don’t remember undead having Torture Chambers in Dungeons 2… or even the demons having one with that function, for that matter. Either way her new influence allowed us to have Thunderhooves join in with the peace-talks, unable to stand against The Mindless Army now that his precious daughter had become corrupted to the Aptly-Titled Evil’s will by way of his overly kinky vampire daughter.

In the end those that wished to leave could do so… under agreement that they Pinkie Promised to not tell Celestia of these events until the time was right for the Still-A-Third-of-The-Absolute Evil. None of them understood how such an evil force knew of the Pinkie Promise, but they did agree. Those that wanted to stay, however, were forced to swear Fealty to the Ultimate Evil and all ruling parties under his power, while this did not sit well with the ponies, they were still relieved to know that they would be governed by a well-known princess while under his rule. The buffalo had no desire to leave, and so had sworn fealty as well, Chief Thunderhooves, being unable to carry on his duties because of his emotions, was taken down from his leadership position by the Corrupting Evil, having instead his daughter Strongheart take on the role of Chieftess, allowing the tribe to continue their traditions.

...Although the introduction of tight leather battle garb was met with a lot of skepticism.

[Victory!]

Author's Note

Fun Fact: it's not the Women of the Buffalo Tribe that were against it, the main argument is how the Bulls would have trouble focusing on battle with such equipment on the female members of the tribe.

Chapter 7: Mission 3: Dodging A Bullet: Part 1

Author's Note

sorry I've been so long writing these chapters, hopefully now I'll be a bit quicker.

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Chapter 7: Mission 3: Dodging A Bullet: Part 1

Thunder, that was the noise that could be heard, the dreaded rumble of thunder that boomed across the landscape, despite there being no clouds in the sky.

In truth this thunder was the terrifying sound of the Mindless Army as it marched to the next target, Dodge Junction, the force was composed of three groups, each carrying an immense weight on their backs.

In the back, a massive load of pre-raised Forgotten packed into a large crate, ready to be released where the next dungeon will be built.

In the front, the Hand of Terror, unable to channel the Corrupting Evil’s magic to fly when outside of a dungeon, was instead tasked with pointing the way for the Undead Horde.

And in the centre was the newest device in the Corrupting Evil’s possession, the port-a-throne, a fiendish structure that took years of research and planning to…

*stifled laughter*

...Okay, I’m not gonna be able to finish this with a straight face! The truth is The Impatient Evil didn’t bother making an elaborate plan, he simply made a second throne and told a bunch of the skeletons to carry it in hopes that it would allow him to manifest away from a dungeon.

Thankfully this haphazard plan bore fruit and The On-The-Road Evil was able to continue communing with Shining Armor and Cadence, who wished only to learn more of the Absolute Evil’s story.

--------------------------------{Corrupting Evil, Story}--------------------------------

As I had mentioned before, the Ultimate Evil was the first to awaken.

Like I am now, he was only a third of the Absolute Evil, a spectre bound to a throne, only able to influence his dungeon through a Hand of Evil, and even then he was worse off than when I awoke, only having Little Snots to dig around and the brutish and dumb Orcs to fight the giant spiders swarming the neighbouring tunnels.

It would only be down his journey to regain power that he would reunite with the shifty Goblins, the mystical Naga and the enormous Trolls to create the full disgusting mass of ramshackle warriors that were known as the Horde.

‘You make it sound like you don’t care for them, why is that?’ Shining asked.

Well for one, when I get the Horde onto my side I’m not happy that I’ll have to repeatedly tell them not to eat you or any other unicorn they come across.

‘They… they eat-’

Yes, and what’s worse is that the old me didn’t care that they had developed a taste for what they referred to as ‘Horse Salami’ (*silent terror and gagging*) NOT! On the Throne… and to be fair the unicorns I encountered were nothing like the ones I’ve currently met… and were very hateable.

‘What were they like?’

That, Cadence, is a good question. They were very… bright. Colourful little abominations that saw no reason to care about the suffering of other races so long as nature was untouched, anything that came as a threat to them they’d proceed to charm with their magic until they were mindless love slaves. (*more gagging*) I SAID NOT ON THE THRONE! But yes that is a sound reaction… from what I’ve heard from the ponies, Shining seems to have been in the same situation.

Either way, on this quest The Ultimate Evil would learn that the heroes of The Empire that had trapped him still walked the world of the living, rife with anger, he would proceed to trample them all under a tide of axes, leather boots and bad breath in vengeance.

Though mid-way through his warpath, he learnt of another threat to his ‘sole dominion’, the Demons had returned to the world once more, but instead of bending to his will, they fought him. It wouldn’t become apparent until later, but it was because another aspect of the Absolute Evil was in control.

The Chaotic Evil.

-------------------------------{Narrator, Story Cut}-------------------------------

“But wait,” Cadence Asked. “There’s the Ultimate and Chaotic Evils, Horde and Demons… but what about you?”

“That, dear Cadenza, shall be a story for next time.”

Indeed it was, as now they were on the final stretch towards Dodge Junction, they needed to plan for the most difficult conquest yet.

Because as was stated before, Cloudsdale was a moving city, requiring this constant locomotion in order for the Weather Factory to distribute Artificial Meteorology Phenomenons (or weather) to all of Equestria, and in this circumstance it was currently looming over Dodge Junction.

The Vertically-Challenged Evil needed a way to reach up to the city, since it would most likely move towards Appleloosa to resupply soon, and if it reached the sticking-out-like-a-sore-thumb evil’s previous conquest, it would not be long before Pegasi messengers would fly to inform the Princesses. What the sneaky evil needed, was a surprise ambush, he needed to ensure that word never got to Canterlot about The Corrupting Evil’s path of destruction, and the best way for that was to use Dodge Junction as a staging ground for that attack, and fast before Cloudsdale spots the quite obvious mass of undead.

The plan was already in motion once the Dungeon was established, the Undead Hordes hiding underground as the more stealth-inclined ghosts of Banshees and Frights drifted into the city to establish a hold on the town while incapacitating the defenses.

In the meantime, The Inevitably-Going-Public Evil set about for a contingency, now that he could no longer keep himself hidden from Celestia, he set about creating something many displaced before him had done, he began to create a Token.

Ah, but dear readers, it is not just any token, The Necromantic Evil set about carefully crafting himself something unique.

First he raised a new Forgotten, then using his vast gold reserves, proceeded to gild every bone of the little worker. Next The Bling-Respecting Evil inserted emeralds in its eye-sockets, and replaced the shovel with tunneling claws, also gilded in silver to contrast the gold. Thirdly, the headstone tied to its back replaced with an actual backpack filled with treasure for its journey. Finally, and most importantly, the Forgotten was then blasted by The Corrupting Evil’s Dark magic until the bright green flame burning from its skull became a sinister black, giving the once weak worker not only the power to pierce into the void, but also a voice of its own.

This Forgotten was now a Token Worker, that had affectionately named itself: Marrow.

“Marrow! Reporting for Duty, Corrupting Evil!” It said in a chipper voice, saluting its master.

“Go out into the void and allow yourself to be the Token to the Multiverse, when the displaced that exist on those worlds call for me you may build a Dungeon to allow my presence manifest on their plain… tell them that if they are good we will assist them, but those that are evil will only gain my Ire.”

Oh? And why’s that, hmm?

“Just because I’m an evil with a more idealistic mindset doesn’t mean those on other worlds will be the same, as I’ve said before I don’t have the same thoughts around evil that people would expect, and I don’t want to help those who would enjoy tormenting or slaughtering ponykind, that means my only option is that I assist those that are good, besides, once I take over this Equestria and establish myself as their dark god I’m gonna be considered ‘good’ anyway so it’s not really that much of a shift.”

...okay you got me there, as long as you’re sticking with your guns it’s not exactly a big deal.

“There we go! Now go, Void Worker Marrow! Spread my name throughout the void.”

Void Worker Marrow saluted and then began his quest, digging himself through the fabric of reality into the interdimensional expanse itself to be copied and spread across all of the Multiverse.

The All-Bases-Covered Evil laid back, finding everything was beginning to work his way.

...then he heard Cloudsdale sound the alarm.

Chapter 8: Mission 3: Dodging A Bullet: Part 2

This was a worst case scenario, The Desperately-In-Need-of-A-Cardboard-Box Evil had ended up alerting the largest and most important pegasus city to his presence, meaning they’ll have already sent a messenger to the Princesses.

Meaning they’re going to know he has returned and not at full power.

And if the Pony of Shadows, Discord and even Sombra have shown sufficiently, being found out immediately after being released without a plan or a moment to return to your full strength was bad… speaking of Discord, it might be that for all The Future-Knowledge-Having Evil knows, Discord might be reformed at this point, he hasn’t seen Ponyville, so he does not know if Twilight is a Princess or if the Crystal Castle has been grown by the Tree of Harmony.

The Panic-Attack-Experiencing Evil did not know if he could handle dealing with a Spirit of Chaos alongside three Princesses and The Elements of Harmony-

“COULD YOU NOT?! You’re not making my situation any easier!”

Right, sorry.

*ahem* now, The Corrupting Evil had to act immediately, while Cloudsdale had been alerted, it was still not truly prepared, so in response, he commanded the Ghosts occupying Dodge Junction to erupt in a spectral cyclone, rising up and encasing the floating city in a sphere of Ethereal Energy.

As expected, once the cage was in place the Pegasi moved to free themselves, The Strapped-For-Time Evil needed to work fast, erecting Obelisks around the town below, he proceeded to enact a plan to ensure the city could not move against him.

After all, The Big-Entrance-Loving Evil knew it was pointless to hide now, so he would reveal himself on his own terms. As the obelisks were complete, Nightmare stepped into the centre of Dodge Junction.

And began the ritual.

As this all happened, Celestia, the Solar Diarch of Equestria, the symbol of good and light all across the land!

*dry heave* I’m sorry, she’s just so… girly… *shudder*

Where was I? Oh right! Celestia had been speaking with Starlight Glimmer on a recent situation update that the unicorn needed to consult her on.

“So despite myself sensing the awakening of two powerful dark signatures, one shortly after the other, there was only a brief blackout because of a rumour… and nothing is wrong?” She asked after hearing the report, apparently it seemed that The Corrupting Evil’s awakening was more noticeable than he hoped.

“Yes, Princess Celestia, though I’m not so sure if that’s the truth.” Starlight replied, nervousness clear in her voice.

“Hm?”

“Well, when I saw Sunburst he looked… sickly, he said he was fine but his eyes were glassy, fur messy and… he sounded so tired, I feel maybe he got sick or…”

“I see, well we can look into the matter as soon as we can, but in the meantime we must keep a watch for… Starlight? Are you okay?”

But the pink unicorn was not okay, she was witnessing something emitting a terrifying green glow from a northern-facing window, and when Celestia turned to see the sight, she too was paralysed with fear.

Cloudsdale was burning in an eldritch green flame known only to Necromancy, being corrupted into a Necropolis, a floating stone city for the undead. She questioned the why, and how, some creature managed to do this, and questioned that very creature's identity.

She would not have to wait long for one of the answers, as from the geyser of undead energy came forth a terrifying vision of The Corrupting Evil, fully embracing his undead affinity and creating a projection to announce his awakening.

“Celestia…” the voice boomed, yet he did not yell, his magic sending his voice straight to canterlot itself, his tone was calm yet the palace shook with his words. “I told you I would be back.” the apparition raised its arm and aimed at the palace.

You see, thanks to the mass conversion of two entire provinces, not only did The Badass Evil gain enough evilness to unlock the Third Dungeon Level, he was now channeling the dark power all the new undead gave off through this ritual to send this message.

This was why Princess Celestia winced as visions were forced into her mind of his awakening and his plans.

“I may be only a third of my original self, but that does not make me weak, I will wash across your nation like a rotting tide of flesh and bone, I will walk up to your throne and take your sister as my queen as we bathe the land in my glorious shadow… and it will all be too easy because as you try to face me, my two more ruthless brothers will slaughter you to the last, it will all be too easy indeed.”

“Why… would you tell me your plan?”

The Ultra-Lich Evil gave a powerful, menacing and soul-chilling laugh. “Because you know where I am, you know what you want, you hate necromancy with all your heart, why wouldn’t you go after the big bad Corrupting Evil when I’m staying right here, not moving an inch as my siblings do all the work? I hear The Ultimate Evil’s minions love to eat ponies…” beneath the hood of The Devious Evil, he bared a monstrous grin. “I’m giving you an ultimatum, you either let me get away to stop my siblings, leaving me long enough to build defenses against your crusade, or you come after me now, hopelessly defenseless, but then that means you’ll leave your home unable to save itself from the other two Evils, allowing the Horde and Demons to reduce you to sex-slaves and ‘Horse-Salami’.” The Intimidating Evil didn’t need to push it so far, but for that added extra, he made sure to tilt her decision-making by showing her a vision of exactly what the Ultimate and Chaotic Evils would do if they had their way.

Celestia lost her lunch on the royal carpet that day, as well as her dinner, lunch, breakfast, supper and midnight snack from the previous day.

And with one more mad cackle, The Corrupting Evil faded away into the mists of undeath, leaving only the Necropolis in his wake, Celestia could feel from his power that he had spoke the truth in his words… all of it.

Including the plans his brothers had.

Immediately once she recovered, she rushed to her scrolls and began writing down letters to the various heroes' guilds, including Twilight and her friends, she had made her decision… and will need to live with the consequences.

<Dearest Twilight,

I write to you now with what will most likely be the strangest contradiction I make to you.

DO NOT PURSUE THE NECROMANCER! We have far worse to deal with than him…>

[Victory!]

Chapter 9: Exposition Ahoy!

As The Drained Evil recovered and began to build up his dungeons to defend against the inevitable Equestrian counter-attacks, he began sending Bloodsuckers across the Overworld to find the next phase of his big plan.

Meanwhile, The Elements of Harmony were heading to Canterlot Palace in response to Celestia’s message.

“Princess Celestia.” Twilight Sparkle, the Princess of Friendship, spoke up as she and her friends arrive. “We came as soon as we could, but… what is this about not pursuing the necromancer?”

“Yeah! We need to get back at him for taking Cloudsdale!” Rainbow Dash, Element of Loyalty, exclaimed at the mention of The Corrupting Evil’s message. “Not only did that guy hurt countless ponies, the weather teams are being forced to resort to manually forming clouds from lakes!”

“My cousin in Appleoosa sent me a letter that he’s been forced to swear allegiance to that varmint!” Applejack, Element of Honesty, was the next to throw her hat in the ring. “And from what he also mentioned, the monster turned Chief Thunderhooves’ daughter into some raging pervert!”

“His… message, scared all of my animal friends into hiding, not even Angel Bunny wants to come out of his burrow.” Fluttershy, Kindness, meakly commented. “I’m scared that… if this keeps up they might not be able to come out for food…”

“It’s not a stretch that from what Starlight has told us that they’ve taken the Crystal Empire!” Rarity spoke, the Element of Generosity showing concern. “Cadence, Shining and Flurry, and all that beauty of such a shining land may very well be lost!”

“Yeah! And ever since he woke up this annoying Narrator keeps saying what we’re doing!”
Pinkie, the- “see! He’s doing it again!” -now hold on I’m just doing my job- “well cut it out!” what? No! “stop it!” make me! “oh you wanna go, minimum wage?” anytime anyplace, Sugar High! “Face For Radio!” Party Prick! “Audio Book!” Pudgy Hedonist! “Discount Richard Ridings!”

*GAAAAAASP* TAKE THAT BACK!

“Never!”

Hmmph! Alright then! Pinkie was about to continue her contribution to the conversation, when suddenly she was ball-gagged and sent to Luna’s sex dungeon, which while it seems to make no sense, all fits within the framework of the story.

“Wait wha-MMMPH?! MM! MM-MM!!” the muffled cries of Pinkie Pie had unfortunately fell on deaf ears as the Lunar Guard took her away, as her friends were just too far away to hear her and had nothing to do with the Narrator’s bruised ego.

*ahem* anyways, back to the group, Celestia was about to respond to the comments of the elements. “I’m afraid even with such crimes, it would be better to ignore him for now… but it will take some explanation.”

The group Sans Pinkie sat down before the Throne, prepared for a story from their Solar Diarch.

“As you know, long ago Luna and I faced Discord with The Elements of Harmony we had taken from the tree, turning him to stone. We knew that the evils of the world would come to Equestria, wishing to fill the power vacuum but also to snuff out such a powerful weapon of good. Yet we did not expect a literal evil to be the first only one year after Discord was defeated.”

“Literal Evil?”

“Yes, Twilight, there was old myths of a great power known as The Absolute Evil, who had conquered both an empire of good and the kingdoms to its east, not even the goddess was capable of overpowering The Absolute Evil or his armies of minions and heroes corrupted to the darkness. When The Absolute Evil had taken over the lands, the Goddess in Question retaliated, using what power she had left to banish The Evil and his minions from the lands, then she possessed his Dark Elf General Thalya, using her as an Avatar of light to cleanse the realm. No-one knew where The Absolute Evil was sent until that day, when he and his forces appeared from a rift and charged upon the Everfree Kingdom, Undead, Demons and beasts of the Horde stormed the city and laid waste to our home, until Luna and Myself confronted The Absolute Evil with the Elements and sent him into a slumber we had hoped was eternal.”

“So why didn’t it stick?” Dash asked, causing Celestia to frown at the memories it brought back.

“...my sister, when we banished The Absolute Evil he placed a curse on my sister, implanting his seed of darkness deep into her to create a child born of Luna’s own doubts and negative emotions. This would come to be known as Nightmare Moon, using Luna’s desires against Equestria, she set about creating eternal night so she could harness enough Darkness to awaken her creator. She would have almost succeeded the first time if I had not had the courage to banish my own sister… but my best guess is that with her second attack, as well as the other villains you have faced these past few years, he has gathered enough power to awaken, but what I have learn has surprised even me.”

Celestia’s horn became alight as she proceeded to visually display an image of The Absolute Evil alongside three symbols, referring to the Horde, the Demons, and the Undead, splitting The Diagram Evil into three pieces, each one accompanied by a respective symbol. “It seems when the Elements banished The Absolute Evil, he was split into three pieces, each one taking an aspect and their own name, the one we have seen so far is The Corrupting Evil, who seems to have taken the mind of The Absolute Evil as well as the Undead, meaning the other two, The Ultimate and Chaotic Evils, will be running on their baser instincts.”

“So, if you’re saying that he’s smarter than the other two, then why aren’t we going after him first??” Twilight asked the question the others were thinking.

“It’s true, with him not only stating his intent to take over the land in an undead tide as well was making my sister his queen, most likely against her will, only adding onto the fact he spoke in truth and promised he would not be moving on us until after we attack that we should strike first.” she paused, almost biting her lip. “But it’s an ultimatum we can’t afford to accept, if we go for the enemy we see, we risk losing to the two-pronged assault the enemies we can’t are beginning to send against us, and with The Ultimate and Chaotic Evils having no care for the intentions of their minions, we would subject our ponies to two of the most horrible fates if we moved against the obvious bait now… and he knows it.”

“So if we go after him, we’ll be easy prey for the other two, but if we move to stop the other two, we won’t be able to touch him.” Rarity concludes.

“Exactly, there is no winning this outcome, the only option we have is… the lesser of three evils, so we must prepare for a defense and subsequent counter-attack on the Ultimate and Chaotic Evils, leaving the Corrupting to prepare when we turn our attention to him.”

The ponies were distraught at the news, and even though they did not like leaving The Fortifying Evil to remain at large, they understood leaving Equestria undefended from two equally dangerous foes would be far worse.

Meanwhile the Bloodsucker sent to spy on the group was happily relaying this information to The Corrupting Evil who had begun establishing a perimeter around the major point of his master plan, he grinned to himself.

“Soon, the two Evils will have been driven back, and when that happens, they’ll come crawling to me, ready to put me in charge, with this.” he said as he began to prepare the site for the great ritual.

Thanks to the state of the ancient grounds, it was easy to determine now exactly when The Show-Savvy Evil was in the MLP timeline.

And so he set about rebuilding… Pone Henge.

Chapter 10: Mission 4: Dark-Hearted Knights

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Chapter 11: Mission 5: Demonic Devastation.

With The Ultimate Evil’s Forces being pushed back, we shall turn to The Chaotic Evil and his Lecherous Demons.

Now before you readers get confused about why these demons aren’t the same as the violent murderous variety you know from Dungeons 2, there’s a rather easy explanation for such a drastic change, and it is one I’ll share now.

...These are not the demons from Dungeons 2.

You see, unlike The Corrupting and Ultimate Evils, The Chaotic Evil was not capable of grabbing as much power from their original Absolute form as they could. A similar situation happened before with The Corrupting Evil back in the game, where he had to use the life-force of the hero Barthas Snow in order to fully awaken, and The Corrupting Evil didn’t need more power than that to set about overtaking the others, since all he needed to do to build an army was raise the dead. The only reason now for why The Chaotic Evil was powerless this time around, was that The Corrupting Evil, holding the Essence of Ark Kane, was not willing to wait for a passing hero to awaken him while two immensely powerful counterparts of himself were free to roam.

So The Chaotic Evil was the one who was stuck in a slumber, until a Cult of Tartarus sacrificed themselves to corrupt his resting place, resulting in him getting just enough power to manifest, however not enough to call upon the forces he was known for.

And then he got an idea, an elaborately ingenious and awful idea that a psychopathic Grinch could come up with, using the corruption the cultists had left in their wake, he started from scratch and used what little power granted to him in order to turn Tartarus itself to his whim, resulting in a new arsenal of Unholy Horrors.

The demons of Tartarus had their own unique vices that Demons of other realms did not, they were not in the market to torture victims or slaughter innocents for their blood, instead they craved the flesh of the overworlders in a rather Carnal manner… although they still enjoyed being admired like any other demons.

With The Chaotic Evil’s powers weaker than normal, and morals non-existent, he allowed it, and later on encouraged it as such depraved acts fed him with power and Evilness. The end result was every territory became a hellish orgy pit as the demons took their fill of mentally-broken mares and stallions, piles of limbs and musky sweat choking the air around them, it was enough to make even the mighty Celestia puke (which technically it already did.).

The advantage for the Order of The Thundering Gallop, thankfully, was that the demons were too preoccupied to defend against The Guard’s first strike at their numbers, rescuing those who had been raped into mindless toys for the Demonic Swarm.

… *sigh* I should be honest with myself, I’ve been doing this job for years and… Ark is right.

There, you happy? I admit it! The way ‘Evil’ is right now is too horrible! At first it made sense, the heroes were too dumb and righteous for their own ‘good’ and we were something that was perfect to snuff out such a ghastly golden flame. But now I look at The ‘Arkaic’ Evil and he’s… nice! He’s intelligent! He’s strategic! Everything a ruler needs to be, and you know what? Between chapters he actually talks with me, we settle down and have friendly chats with glasses of Apple Cider! Then I look at this, what the Ultimate and Chaotic Evils have done and… it makes me sick! Like actually physically ill! I’m actually Rooting For the Ponies! Rooting For Them! Since when does a narrator to an evil protagonist root for any hero?!

...To be honest I feel like I’ve started to enjoy being at his side for a while, to finally be seen as a friend this time around! The first job I had as a narrator, I was stuck with a Protagonist that loved to push every button he could by picking the wrong paths and doing different things to derail the story I was scripted to keep! Then when I left that game for the Dungeons series, I was stuck with a silent protagonist that just mindlessly marched his forces along without paying a second glance, then later on I had to deal with some Discount John Snow Wannabe brought back from the dead! And don’t even get me started with how I had to deal with Thalya for an entire game and all its DLCs! It was nightmare after nightmare!

Now I work with someone that prefers to be nicer and work towards a better future as he rules and what happens? He actually talks to me, enjoys my narration, actually reasons with me instead of threatening me when I question his motives, and the general he picks this time around doesn’t want to steal my job! And now the Author considers giving me a raise to keep me on here!

So yes! I’m the Narrator to The Arkaic Evil! And may his reign last for eternity because Gods Dammit this is the best point of my career and I do not want it to end!

...Hm? What’s that? Oh! The battle’s over? Right! *ahem*

It seems unlike with the Horde, the Equestrian forces had no issue routing the Demons without The Helpful Evil’s Undead Assistance, it seems that allowing the Demons free reign to do with as they wish was detrimental to an effective defensive measure. None of the Demonic forces were in communication with each other, so all the guard had to do was keep taking small groups out one by one, and with the powerful Exorcising abilities of the Unicorn divisions, the Demons who were slain were forced back to Tartarus, making it impossible for The Chaotic Evil to recover them.

Eventually the Order of The Thundering Gallop reached the Dungeon, and with only traps left to hold the heroes at bay, they faced no real danger on their path to the Throne Room.

The Chaotic Evil burned with rage, he did not think of plans or stratagems, he only had one thing on his mind.

He believed The Ultimate Evil was to blame for the heroes attacking him…

[Defeat!]

Author's Note

behold more story and Narrator Development!

had to happen sooner or later.

COMMENT LOTZ PLZ!!

Chapter 12: Ominous Reunion.

The battles on both ends continued to rage, the armies of Equestria able to rout province after province from the two Unprepared Evils, the ancient site known as ‘pone-henge’ was nearing completion and the life-giving influence of the Crystal Heart not only meant that the land he conquered remained lush and fertile, but also the ‘life-giving’ aspect was influencing the nearby graveyards and cemeteries, all of these events were falling perfectly into The Cunning Evil’s plans.

What’s more, the ponies under The Corrupting Evil’s rule found the last event to be rather cheerful, as with The Necromantic Evil’s enhanced powers and kind nature, the raised ponies ended up returning with their minds intact, ancestors and close family alike were re-united from the undead magics. Even the Pegasi of Cloudsdale who had become wraiths in the mass-conversion were now less begrudging in their servitude now that The Corrupting Evil’s magics had drawn in the souls of their families to return as ghosts.

But The Preoccupied Evil was far too busy to receive the heartfelt praise nor the begrudging thanks that the ponies were giving to him, instead he was busy having the ghouls in the laboratory work on a very important project. You see the necropolis ritual and subsequent projection of The Corrupting Evil had opened up new information that no Fragment of Evil had discovered before, as when he took on that form, for the short moment he was able to feel, the body formed of Necrotic Energy was physical and it was still his. As the more intelligent of his siblings, that brought him to a major conclusion.

He was a spirit without a vessel, but that didn’t mean he was forced to remain such, and with such an increase in power that was not accessible to his game counterparts, he has the means to remedy such an issue.

This new body was only in the Prototype stages however, turns out it was difficult to piece together a humanoid skeleton and ensure it stays together without the necrotic powers holding it. The reason The Trying-Desperately-To-Make-An-Undead-House-Of-Cards Evil could not use necrotic energies to form the body was because the moment he did, a soul would move to inhabit the body, and he’d have to start all over again.

At this point The Still-Incorporeal Evil was getting pissed and unleashing curse upon curse, both the kind that Flurry Heart should not be hearing, and the kind that caused many of the passing zombies to turn into frogs, ducks, sheep and pigs for the rest of the day. Eventually he decided to stop and have a rest after he managed to turn half of his research division into a petting zoo.

It is at this time where we see The Corrupting Evil standing on a hill overlooking his territory, downtrodden at failing repeatedly at getting his body to stay in one piece. To be fair on him, having to create a skeletal body while keeping all the right bones in one place is difficult enough without having to deal with the issue of having no way to keep them in place without locking them via adhesive or using any form of necromancy so only you can control and possess it.

“Mr Evil? Are you okay?” The Contemplative Evil turned to see Cadence walking over to him, by the look of it, it seemed the Princess of Love needed some alone time as well. Her feathers were dishevelled, her eyes had bags under her eyes, and her body sagged as the Earth-Pony Strength granted by her Alicorn heritage had left her in her moment of fatigue.

“Are you?” The Concerned Evil asked as he saw the state she was in.

“Yes, the trials of being a mother to an Alicorn. It’s trouble enough to deal with foals when they have the powers of one tribe, but when Flurry is able to fly, cast mega-tier spells through tantrums and kick down walls if left alone too long…” she yawned, her exhaustion plain upon her muzzle.

“...come, sit.” he motions to a rock next to him. “I have been having my own troubles with control of powers… but in a different sense.”

“How so?”

“Remember how I became that Necro-Titan Evil?”

She groaned. “Seriously? First everypony in the dungeon and now you?”

“What? It’s a good name!” The Good-At-Picking-Names Evil defended. “Plus it fits, in a way, as it was more me than you’d expect.”

“What do you mean?”

“I mean I could feel, Cadence, it was like I had a Corporeal body again. The sight, the sounds, the touch of the wind on my face, things you miss when you’re trapped for a thousand years only to be a ghostly apparition, if I hadn’t taken as much of the energy that I could when my essence was split I’d be trapped for a lot longer… maybe even eternally, leaving you at the mercy of my brothers.” he paused as the Princess of Love shuddered. “Exactly… the point being was that it meant I don’t need to recombine with the rest of my essence to be corporeal again, if I can get a body built for me, I can use that and finally get to move free, show my power!”

“That’s not so hard, right? Just make a golem using a skeleton, get the pieces, soulstone, carve in the runes then possess the empty soulstone and let the magic tie the body together.”

“Yes but-” The Poleaxed Evil stopped, then slowly turned towards the bright pink alicorn. “Come again?”

“That’s how golems are made here in Equestria, it’s too hard to get the pieces in the right place so the soulstones are designed to do that instead, only needing the right pieces in the area so it can reform on its own without any hassle.”

“...could you pardon me for a moment?” And with that, The Corrupting Evil poofed off to another hill at the edge of his territory.

Meanwhile, a perturbed Changeling Queen by the name of Chrysalis was in a nearby forest, her recent plan of making clones of the Mane Six had failed, but she felt a new power in this place, and was determined to-

“WRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

...go get it later.

And with another poof, The Vented-Rage Evil appeared next to Cadence again.

“...you didn’t know that’s how Golems work, did you?” The Princess assumed.

“...yeah.” he confirmed. “I’ll be correcting this issue soon… sorry about that.”

“It’s no problem!”

There was a pause, but then The Corrupting Evil looked upset, and sighed. “Cadence?”

“Yes?”

“You understand that with the Chaotic and Ultimate Evils on the run, Celestia will come here… and it will be war, I will either kill her troops, or she will purge this city of all undead, innocent or not, are you…”

Cadence looked solemn for a moment, weighing the options, then looked at The Corrupting Evil with a decisive gaze. “Me and Shining made our choice when we pledged our allegiance to you, and we have seen the kindness and joy you have brought to these ponies. I understand the costs of war, so I shall not hold you in contempt for-”

“Cadence… speak to me.”

The words shook her out of that decisive look, and tears beaded her eyes. “I… I don’t want anypony to die, but that’s impossible… so I ask that you at least try and spare Twilight and her friends if they are forced into this.”

“Cadence, I promise their blood shall not be spilled if I can help it.”

She sniffled. “Th...thank you.”

With a mutual nod, since The Still-Incorporeal Evil could not give hugs yet, they left, Cadence back to her family, and The Corrupting Evil back to his lab.

“Alright… let’s get this right.”

{2 weeks later}

Celestia And Luna were not brimming with confidence, as they would have their soldiers believe. Despite their victories over the Ultimate and Chaotic Evils, they knew the reality that the Corrupting Evil was the one to retain the true mind. Comparing the Undead-Leading Evil to his Horde and Demon counterparts would be like comparing a pair of wild, stupid animals to an actual Dark General. Proof of this intellect was using the former living residents of the Crystal Empire to send false information, allowing him to remain relatively hidden as he began to regain strength and numbers. Another act that shows The Tactical Evil’s brilliance was how he both revealed himself on his own terms and overtook a major part of Equestria’s infrastructure in one fell swoop, thereby ensuring he was not taken by surprise from being discovered without his knowledge and destabilizing the power of the Equestrian government. These alone proved he was a tactical mindset, but then he had outed both the Ultimate and Chaotic Evils before they could grow too strong even if it would have allowed him to walk in.

This proved to Celestia that despite his intentions, he wanted Equestria under his control while the ponies were still alive and sane, and that was the red flag, a necromancer wanted the creatures he wanted to conquer alive.

This had thrown both princesses for a loop, which was only compounded by how it put into a new light his plans to ‘Take Luna as his Queen’. The Getting-Into-Their-Heads Evil had created brand new implications which worried Celestia and Flustered Luna, as it appeared this dark overlord was not as Tyrannical as was previously believed.

These were the thoughts as they marched alongside their armies to the border of the Undead territory, a massive wall of black crystal, carved into a true defensive structure with towers and battlements, stood upon the line as the gate opened like a sinister maw.

The Things, lumbering patchwork giants, marched in uniform order, each step shaking the ground as they carried a platform. Upon the platform stood three figures, two of them Deathbolts that flanked the centre being, and that is whom gave the Princesses pause.

With the other Evils, they only saw vengeful spectres, but before them stood a figure who was very much Tangible. Standing 8 feet tall, adorned in black armor with a necrotic green energy coming from him like a mist, the two Alicorns saw the being they had banished long ago, just as imposing as he was that Millennium ago, except now they did not have a trap nor the Elements for a cheap win. With a concealed grin, The Corrupting Evil raised his weapon in one hand, a greatsword with a size that would make a certain spiky haired hero green with envy, and rested it upon his plated shoulder.

“Celestia! Luna! What a pleasant surprise… did you miss me?”

Author's Note

behold! new chapter!

but we wanted more Timid-

I SAID NEW CHAPTER!! ENJOY IT!

though seriously I am having trouble with Timid Little Secrets, so sorry about the delays.

Chapter 13: An Epic... Fight?

Silence reigned over the encounter, the only sound in the area being the breathing of the ponies and the wind rushing through the air. The sisters were unprepared to see a physical Evil again as he was still clearly incomplete, but their eyes clearly showed the fear they tried to hide when they first realized this powerful enemy had not only come back, but already taken over much of their land right under their noses.

“Oh come on, Princesses, what’s with the silent treatment? I want to catch up now that we’re face to face again! So what happened all this time? You know, after you ripped me apart?!” The Livid Evil spoke coldly, still clearly sore about such a thing.

“You… you will not scare us, monster! We-” suddenly The Interrupting Evil pressed a finger to Luna’s lips, cutting off her tirade.

“Before you speak, I have no grudge against you, Luna. I know full well that then and now you have been given no vote into the matters of Equestria.” Luna’s eyes widened in shock, but The On-A-Roll Evil continued.“Nightmare may have twisted your doubts and envy to her goals, but what no-one realizes is that my shadows cannot create, suppress or even amplify the feelings of others. When I used a shadow on Thalya, it merely forced her to see what Tanos and his friends had done to her, that darkness was always there.”

The ponies were all terrified at the implications, turning to their Nocturnal Diarch, who seemed more frightened than them. “No… no you won’t deceive us again! We are not-”

“Evil? Luna, everyone has the capacity for good and evil, that is not a statement of physical capacity, but of mental. True, without Nightmare Moon you would have never found the drive to attempt eternal night, but the thought passed through your mind on your own because, what was the alternative?”

“STOP IT! You will not twist me with your lies!”

“I SPEAK THE TRUTH!” He picked Luna up, and when Celestia moved to help, she was backhanded away by the flat side his Greatsword. “Do not lie to yourself! Luna, I know what you have been through, my connection with Nightmare lets me know that much, I saw what had happened. The nobles of old treated you like a monster, the beast on Celestia’s Leash to scare off the big bad villains and not like the ruler you are. It was either show them a real monster, or cower away and continue to weather the barbs, taunts and stones they threw your way. Luna… no matter what you think Nightmare did, what she did for you was far better than whatever cruel, burdened future you had being known as the ‘Sun’s Bitch!’ now confess!”

Celestia got to her feet to see her sister crying her eyes out under the ruthless gaze of The Tell-It-Like-It-Is Evil, not hearing any of what he had stated before, only going on the mortified looks of the guards and even The Undead Soldiers, she rushed forward and raised her axe. “Lay your hands off her you-”

“IT’S TRUE!!” the once proud Princess of The Moon sobbed loudly. “It’s all true!!”

“Luna…?”

“I never wanted to tell you sister, but the ponies of old didn’t just sleep under my night, that was not what drove me to allow the Nightmare’s help. The ponies hated me, they insulted me constantly, whenever you weren’t around the nobles and day guard held venom in their words around me. Tia, some even threw rocks, aiming for my horn.” that shut off all attempt for the solar diarch to quell what she believed were misunderstandings or simple fear, aiming for the horn or wings of a pony showed intent to permanently cripple them. “And all the while, I was left out of every decision for the country! You always saying that you knew best! That you were the elder so you had the wisdom! I thought we were in this together and yet not only did you take everypony else’s side when I asked for a Winter Solstice to celebrate my moon, you never gave me a chance to say my piece!”

“...Luna…” Celestia said again, more subdued.

“And now it’s happening again! It’s the worse but the same! Nobles fleeing at the sight of me, those who stand their ground never making eye-contact, you allowing them to vote out all of my suggestions even when you see they are clearly biased! I saw this already with the Crystal Empire! You haven’t changed!”

Both sisters were shocked into silence at The Corrupting Evil’s next move, as he pulled the alicorn close, and into a tight and caring embrace.

“You see now? Why it is important to let these things out? To speak truthfully of this darkness, lest it eat you from within?” she nodded dumbly, prompting him to set her down. “With this, you can truly begin to heal, and repair your bond with your sister using the right pieces.”

“Why…” The Confused Evil turned to see Celestia again, completely poleaxed. “After what you told us, after taking so much you-” she turned silent as she saw the figures of Shining, Cadence and Flurry standing upon the walls alongside Sombra and Nightmare, the Umbrum seeming to radiate darkness across his body.

“I may have been truthful of my intent, Celestia, but it does not mean said intent was Malicious, I may have lead you to believe it to be so and for that I am sorry. For my armies, with how much I have worked to help heal the divide that was growing once again, I do not want today to also be of destruction, shall we agree to a draw and have our forces withdraw, at least for today?”

“... yes, we shall.” The Princess of Day nodded hesitantly, seeing that she and her sister needed time to talk out their problems.

“And as for that other statement.” The Romantic Evil leaned forward and planted a ghostly kiss upon the back of Luna’s hand, causing everypony’s jaw to drop in surprise. “When this is over, maybe we can go get dinner? See one of those new ‘movies’ the modern ponies talk about.”

Luna found it difficult to process the sudden turn of events, the being who had finally helped her release all the balled up hate, anger and sorrow she had hidden all this time, allowing her to feel free and finally move to fix the problems that caused such turmoil, was now hitting on her? It did help that despite the ominous skeletal form The Wearing-An-Undead-Monkey-Suit Evil had at the moment, Luna could see what his true self looked like with soul-vision… and he wasn’t too bad on the eyes.

Eventually the flustered Princess of Tomatoes finally stammered out a response. “Y-yes, that sounds l-l-lovely.”

“Happy to hear it.”

And with that The Fond-Farewell-Giving Evil waved goodbye to the princesses and the invasion force of the royal guard that had technically attempted and failed to breach his compound due to The Charismatic Evil’s pre-emptive entrance and way with words.

...you’re totally going to tell everyone you kicked their ass in some badass fight, aren’t you?

“I’m totally telling everyone I kicked their ass in some badass fight.”

Ah, good, we’re on the same page.

{Celestia And Luna}

“We’re going to say The Corrupting Evil beat us in some epic battle, correct?” Luna asked.

“Eeyup!” Celestia and the guard answered.

“Oh good, just checking.”

Author's Note

and no-one spoke of that emotional roller-coaster to anyone else.

NEXT TIME: possibly some actual combat!
and a crossover with Mattchilly's "The Oni of Darkness!"

Chapter 14: The Past And Present Of Dungeons And Keepers.

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Chapter 5: Mission 2: Apple's A'plenty: Part 1

Appleoosa, one would immediately brush off this small town as your standard western style community with Cowponies left and right. Nothing of any importance besides their recent accomplishment of befriending the local buffalo tribe with the most basic of baked goods, the apple pie.

However it seems almost every creature on this planet, including both invading forces and the townsponies living there, is unaware that Appleoosa is an Agricultural Colony sitting at the edge of the borders of Northern Equestria, with its purpose being to supply the other towns and cities set up along the Northern Border, especially in time of war. All of Equus was completely ignorant of the fact that if Appleoosa were to fall to their enemies, the Northern Provinces of Trottingham, Dodge Junction and Fetlocksen (Founded by Ponies of Germane) would be unable to sustain themselves without their main supplier of food.

Even Cloudsdale, the moving Pegasus City, would be severely crippled, unable to perform proper weather duties in the northern area without the supply runs by the generous Appleoosans. But either by sheer luck or stupidity, no-one looking to take over Equestria to this day, has ever learned of this glaring weakness.

Fortunately, Sunburst being the inquisitive ghoul that he is, had learned of this flaw and had informed The Sharp-Six-Shooting-Outlaw Evil, who put his Fastest Hand Of Terror In The West into action.

*ruffled papers* they don’t pay me enough to read this crap.

*ahem* Either way The Corrupting Evil had put Appleoosa in his sights already, with the Crystal Heart’s magic added to his own he was itching to try out the new spells it offered and the new form of influence that could be added to his territory. Not to mention he had plans for this town once he had regained a physical body.

Despite what people would assume, The Nursing-A-Grumbling-Stomach Evil really liked Apples. To the point where it was an obsession, in Ark’s human life he had made it his mission to try anything apple related, Apple Pie, Apple Fritter, Apple Tart…

...can we please skip this? I don’t think it’s doing me or him any favours.

Oh good, so, The Corrupting Evil set out to deal with the town of Appleoosa, dungeon built and funds pouring in from his operations in the Frozen North, he began deliberating on what he should do.

Firstly, the town was guarded by the Buffalo Tribe to the west, led by Chief Thunderhooves, any undead minions caught in their sights would be crushed under weight of the stampeding herd.

However, to the east was the Chieftain’s Daughter, a fair and beautiful Rose known as Little Strongheart, who had gone there alone to graze and-like with most teenagers-come to terms with new and peculiar feelings. While a formidable opponent, none could withstand the Mindless Army alone. If The Nefarious Evil captured Little Strongheart, it would be no trouble to convince Daddy Dearest to surrender, allowing him to ransack the town with ease.

As for the Town itself, while the ponies will not go down without a fight, the only military strength they have is… Apple Pies… clearly not going to be a trouble for the undead even if said desserts were scolding hot. Despite this, while simply destroying their forces would be easy, doing so would be detrimental to The Big-Picture Evil’s plans, so instead the plan came to one conclusion.

To the side of the town is the Apple Orchard where all their food, and ammunition, is harvested and stored, with the Buffalo not making any attacks thanks to Strongheart being captured, the Stampeding Trail they use would be an excellent incursion point, allowing The Strategic Evil’s forces to move in and take over the Orchard, without their food and munitions, the Appleoosan ponies would quickly surrender.

*stomach grumble* okay, I’m going to go take a quick lunch-break, see you when you’ve completed one of the objectives. *door opening, followed by closing*

{Corrupting Evil POV}

Now that Sombra was in charge of the Crystal Empire, albeit under my supervision, he was content enough to allow me to bring my living compatriots to Appleoosa.

“So… what do you need us to do, Corrupting Evil?” Cadence asked still nervous as her and Shining made their way to the throne room. Immediately I noticed something missing.

“Wait… where’s Flurry?”

“Well she was tired from the trip over so we put her to bed in the guest room.”

“Guest room? I never-”

“Oh, Nightmare helped make it.”

Nightmare Moon. helping a foal to sleep comfortably… “good for her, she’s growing… now about your task...”

“Yes? We’re ready!” Shining said, going into his old Guard habit.

“I want you two to go into Appleoosa and enjoy yourselves.”

They blink, with raised eyebrows, clearly they expected more.

“... *sigh* yes, I do have a job, but I want you to relax first, clearly the ‘overtaking your empire and having you think you were about to die’ situation would be a stressful experience.” they looked at each other before looking back and nodding in understanding. “Me and Nighty will keep an eye on the foal, and I’ll contact you telepathically once I’m sure you’re calm enough not to arouse suspicion.”

“And… how will you know that?” Cadence asked.

“Since you’re my minions officially, I can use my connection to look at you and the area within your visual range at any time.” I sigh as I look upon their now red faces. “I only see what I choose to focus on, if you decide to do that I’ll bring my attention to somewhere else, I’m not a pervert.”

“Says the guy who talked about Princess Luna’s tits in casual conversation.” Shining countered.

I tried to make a comeback, but faltered and smiled a little. “Touche, but still, you have my word I won’t peep.”

They smile, knowing well like before that my word is my bond, and headed off on their little vacation.

...good.

With the couple gone I could now begin my plan, if they were here they’d kick me back to the Crystal Empire.

Or I’d see their looks of betrayal and I’d kick myself, nevertheless this was the quickest way to get Little Strongheart to Cooperate.

Plus I do have to admit I can’t wait to see the results.

Ah, Nightmare’s already in position.

As I looked over, I waited for them to make contact.

And smirked internally when Nighty got that look in her eyes from seeing the youthful and… well-toned woman… in nothing but two strips of cloth...

Wow… it’s really weird seeing these creatures attractive, but I guess it helps that this is an anthro-verse…

...maybe I should actually consider making Luna my Queen…

Oh! They’re talking, gotta focus.

“Greetings, Little Strongheart.” Nightmare began, causing the buffalo to jump, with a very satisfying *boing* following. “Mmm~, though ‘little’ might be as fitting an adjective as that chest cloth~.” she purred, admiring how the fabric was clearly strained.

“Who are you?! What do you want?!” Strongheart demanded. “That scent… you stink of death!”

“Quite astute of you, I will make sure to bathe later.” Nightmare admitted, in truth making the Final Resting Place actually able to clean my undead minions, and having a Forgotten janitorial staff were her idea, as with her vampire senses she was VERY aware of the smells her undead brethren (besides the ghosts and skeletons) and herself draw to them. Apparently despite my dark magics stopping decay, bacteria still loved to cling to the dead flesh, and there was only so much an air-freshener could do…

Anyways, it seems Strongheart took Nightmare’s comment as a taunt and charged, at which point she pulled out the bargaining chip.

A babbling alicorn filly with an illusory dagger to her throat, though Buffalo can’t exactly see through illusions. “Not so fast my dear buffalo, you wouldn’t want the last remaining piece of Shining Armor and Cadence to die, would you?” the bovine female stopped, concerned, and somewhat thankful the little foal could not understand what was going on. “That’s right, the Crystal Empire has fallen, and she is the only living pony left from there… unless you wish that to change…?”

“No! I mean… what do you want?” she kept her stance but did not push further.

“A simple prisoner exchange, you, in exchange for this little one’s freedom, you have my word that once you’re chained up that Flurry will be kept in good care and free to live with her family.”

“But you said-”

“She has an aunt in Ponyville.” Nightmare stated bluntly. “So, have we a deal?”

Strongheart was conflicted, but eventually she made her choice.

I smiled beneath my helmet as I saw Strongheart before me in chains, I floated over, taking in my little victory.

“Well, well, the chieftain’s daughter, such a beautiful specimen…”

“We have a deal, the mare said you would free the foal to live with her family.”

“And we will… Nightmare, she is officially your charge, Flurry will stay here.” I chuckled as I let the giggling Filly sit next to me on the edge of the Bed-Stone.

“WHAT?! NO! YOU MONSTER! WE HAD A DEAL!” Strongheart screamed.

“Exactly, we have a deal, and I’m honoring it, she is with her family, and she will be taken good care of, after all…” I chuckle. “Why would I hurt my God-daughter? Shining and Cadence would kill me if anything happened to this little bundle of joy.” I was internally hating that I didn’t have enough physical presence to ruffle Flurry’s mane.

I watched Strongheart’s eyes widen in epiphany as she was dragged away by Nightmare. Yelling several expletives until screaming out. “YOU TRICKED ME! YOU MOTHERBUCKER IF I GET OUT OF THIS YOU’RE GOING TO-” and the door closed behind her.

One of the Forgotten was thankfully on hand to cover the innocent foal’s ears before any bad words could be heard. I couldn’t help but find joy at seeing the foal giggling, then yawning and curling up.

“Hehehe… silly unca…” the little one said sleepily before drifting off, leaving me frozen… only one thing I could do now.

SHINING! CADENCE! I yelled through the link.

“Gah! My lord? What’s going-” Cadence asked before I cut her off in excitement.

FLURRY CALLED ME ‘UNCA’! I squeed aloud.

…

Okay looking at it, it would make sense they’d laugh at how adorable I was being about the Filly’s first words.

Then they stopped.

“WE MISSED IT?!” they both screamed aloud.

Author's Note

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