Book 1: Foundation of Equestria

Noche De Neón, Medianoche Brilliante, Armadura De Estrella and Crepúsculo Radiante. These four owned the Umbrum. The two females didn’t have as much authority, but they were very intelligent. Konran didn’t fear them, but they made him unsure. The other night he was given some very disturbing information thanks to Discord and Ihō. They hadn’t been prepared for what happened, those two could’ve gotten themselves killed and he’d have to pay for that. the King would be very pissed, he was slightly fond of the two. that and they needed to test if that idea of his works.

The four were sitting at a table, waiting for Konran. He’d said it was very urgent to talk to them about the mission regarding the flower that saved Medianoche’s hide. They were concerned and were getting used to the fact that the princess of annoyingness had made a deal with a dragon they were now stuck with. it was becoming a zoo around here lately. Noche De Neón had decided to keep the squirt called Torch, finding use for the fire user, even though Crepúsculo didn’t like him. He was, in her words, a gecko. Whenever she said it, he showed his dragon pride, something Noche admired about dragons. They had great pride, a spark that fuelled them, the very spark that little sunny had that convinced his new ‘assistant’ to work for him.

The Draconequus came in, the object that had brought everything up a notch inside of a metal box. They watched him like hawks, Medianoche and Armadura the only ones that didn’t look like they wanted to eat him. Noche was understandable, he’d had a meltdown after both his sons nearly died, one of them reportedly having to be tied to the bed because he moved to much. He hadn’t seen it, but Kanashimi was very descriptive with what he saw. The reports of an explosion of colour was also a sign of how it affected him. Sonic Rainboom they were calling it. stupid name.

“You’re wondering why I’ve asked for you to be here,” Konran said, putting the metal box on the table “The gorgon has been slain by Discord, he has a lot of bruises, but he’ll be alright.” Noche was very, VERY pleased. He was just disappointed he couldn’t do it. the brat in gold that did it was now his second favourite Draconequus, his favourite being Gekidō. His dark smile was enough for Konran to know he was happy with the news “We also managed to collect two flowers, which took three hours to find. But, that isn’t why I’m here. I could’ve just sent a report, but this is important.” He opened the box, showing the amulet.

“what in Tartarus is that?” Crepúsculo spat, sensing great evil from it. it was hideous, and even her husband was a little unnerved by it “You went to get flowers, well done. you killed the bitch, double good. but how does this become involved?” they could have a mole, an option given to him by Roki. It was a fact he was very unnerved about. something was wrong, somehow the information was getting out. he had to order those cubs to keep the best playing cards to their chest encase they were being watched, meaning they needed to deliberately look like twats so they’d be underestimated. Unfortunately, this could also be part of some plan.

“When Ihō got to the area where the first flower was recovered, the gorgon was there, and she had a very deep hoof dent in her face.” Noche was smiling again with a dragon’s pride. Indeed, he was the Mountain King “But then Ahuizotl showed up.” They all glared, even the overly forgiving king “He gave this to her, literally stating that he had a master that made it. she was able to use magic in a magical dead zone, that’s how volatile this thing was. Ihō was moments from being found until Discord got her attention.”

“My contacts in Krussia said that an Ahuizotl had bought a pack of timber wolves, so we know he was the one who sent them on Skiadrum. I have to say though, what powers this?” Armadura asked, concern in her voice “That kind of power, it’s reserved for gods isn’t it? to use magic within dead zones?” she was unsure, and she wouldn’t like the answer. They shouldn’t be surprised those two were working for someone, but that someone was apparently very powerful.

“He said they slit the throat of an Alicorn and infused its soul into it. Discord didn’t really beat her as he outlasted her. it was corrupting her, and for some reason she turned her skin to stone as a sort of armour. Which proved to be her downfall. It took her over, and he managed to end her while she was mostly in control.” they were disgusted, and nervous “The magic it took to make this was extreme, rivalling Umbrum royalty. Ahuizotl knew the two would be there somehow, he even winked to Ihō. Their master has planned out everything, so we should be more on guard than normal.” They nodded, all silently agreeing that there was something bad going on.

They were right, for something indeed bad was happening. Well, happened. Catrina watched them talk through her mirror, chuckling to herself. That Draconequus needed to go, but the master wanted him around. so far, everything her predicted had come true. The old horn was rather intelligent and had spent many decades planning this. Ahuizotl was also very happy, proud of himself even. And here he thought he and Catrina wouldn’t get along. Proved what he knew!

She waved her paw, now looking at the one whom had slain Aladjinn. He was out of his armour for once, tending to the mass of bruises he’d gained from his scuffle. Novo was still there along with Celestia, and that chick was going to stay there until those storms let up. The death of Cosmo had been a blessing in disguise honestly. The master was very surprised when it happened, and he actually smiled. It was cruel, but he still smiled. Thanks to ‘the mistress’ everything was progressing at lightning speed.

“Catrina…” her ears perked then dropped as she heard the masters voice. He could talk to them no matter how far away they were, which enforced the idea to not betray him. Ahuizotl still looked around though like an idiot, but she could handle his stupidity for now “The plan has changed again.” oh god what did he want now? something like a dragon’s tooth?

“What’s the new plan big boss?” the voice of their master grumbled, which sounded like a growl. Even the master couldn’t stand Ahuizotl’s stupidity it seemed. So why was he around? she’d learn eventually, just not now.

“There has been a fight with the gods. The god of nightmare has spilt blood in our realm, birthing monsters called Nightmare Forces. They foolishly believe they are purposely created to make this world ready for their creator, who likely doesn’t know they exist.” this was interesting? Catrina’s ears shifted upwards a little, a smile on her face “I’ve manipulated them very easily and have enhanced them to possess others, they have pledged foolish alliegnce to me when i said i was their 'creators' minion, made for them to serve. as to how the plan as changed... In short, I’m going to start a war.”