Equestria AD - Season One

The Throne Room's doors opened up yet again, as Solaris approached, now garbed in a white shirt and fine brown-linen leggings. He wore a pair of dark leather boots, and his hands were garbed in brown linen gloves.

He stopped shortly in the center of the room, once the doors slammed shut. Startled, he turned around, only to find that the door had vanished!

The room around him soon began to fade into a midnight sky, followed by the floor. He eyed the aura worriedly, and took an inquisitive step, only to find that the floor was still there.

Solaris then heard a growl from overhead, and looked up. A pair of glowing red eyes stared back at him with hunger.

Instinctively, he reached to his left hip to draw his sword, only to be reminded that he was now unarmed.

The red-eyed creature that looked of pure darkness soon took a step forward, while five more behind it stepped to the side, revealing their presence.

He glared at them all, and raised his fists, deciding he shan't go out without a fight.

The creatures then stepped towards each other, and merged into one behemoth, with a large eye opening up at its chest. Its stomach opened up in a manner similar to a mouth, with fangs circling within.

Its massive arms emitted sharp-looking claws from all directions.

It roared loudly, before taking a swing at Solaris. Luckily, he was able to dodge the attack.

The impact from the blow, however, sent a shockwave that forced him to the ground, and giving the creature an opening.

It used its other hand to grip onto him and hold him in place, while its eye came closer to look at him directly.

Finally, its mouth opened up, but it refused to consume him, as he thought it would.

Instead, the creature melted into a strange, black liquid, and rushed over towards a new presence.

Solaris sat back up, only to stare in awe at the Mare of the Moon, whose stories surely gave him nightmares in his childhood.

Nightmare Moon grinned wickedly at him, before taking a single step forward.

And then, her serpent-like eyes became that of pure white, and glowed with a dark blue aura around them.

Finally, in a flash of light, she was mere inches from his head, fangs opened. She lunged towards his head.

Solaris jumped up with a start, looking around at his bedroom. His breathing was unstable, and sweat covered his whole body.

Wiping his eyes, he let out a sigh of relief, before looking out the window... 'twas still night time, and yet, he didn't feel like sleeping.

And so, he dressed himself in his casual attire, then closed his wardrobe, eyeing the mirror. His sword was still hanging on the wall.

With a moment to think, he decided to take his sword with him, tying its scabbard to his belt. There was something odd about that dream, after all... for it didn't feel like an ordinary dream.

Within the Throne Room, Princess Celestia rubbed her chin in thought, while her son stood there, kneeling respectfully to her.

"Hmm... 't must've been an omen, then, for mine own dream bore similar creatures... mayhaps mine sister draws nearer and nearer from her imprisonment."

Solaris looked up at her, bewildered.

"Oh, yes... I, too, hath seen the Night Terrors with mine own eyes. They were capable of coming to life during mine sister's corruption, and plagued the land for centuries after her banishment. In truth, I fear they may be returning once more."

He stood from his place, and placed his hand on his chest, which made her smile.

"I'm well aware that thou wisheth to pursue these creatures... in fact, thou may very well be one of the very few that are capable. However, thy duties are to come first... for I've a task that thou must do, first and foremost.

"I'm certain thou hast met mine student, Twilight Sparkle. Correct?" she asked, tilting her head curiously.

He nodded his head in response.

"Good... then that shall make this easier. I've a task for her, involving these things... and it shan't be one she could do on her own. She was given the task of finding the Elements of Harmony, which long ago, I scattered across Equestria, so as to protect them from falling into the wrong grasp.

"I need thou to protect her, as well as the Bearers, of which the Elements shall choose."

Solaris nodded his head and saluted, before turning to leave. However, Celestia cleared her throat, forcing him to stop.

"This shall be the last we speak in person for a long time, Son... I want thou to know that I shall be with thee always, though. When thou leaveth the city, it shall be under quarantine.

My student shall be in Ponyville, awaiting thy presence. She hasn't been informed of this, yet."

She then floated a letter his way, rolled up in a scroll.

"Take this with thee. Show it to her, and only her. She shall understand when the time comes."

Solaris took the scroll and nodded his head.

"The fate of Equestria now rests in thy shoulders, Prince Solaris... so now, make haste, for the time draws near!"

With an affirming nod, he pockets the scroll and rushes out of the Throne Room. He would make one last stop at his room, where he opens his Armor Drawer.

Within minutes, he leaves the room clad in his Solar Armor, helmet and all.

He approached the Entrance Hall, while several other guards made their way over to the Throne Room - including a couple Solar Knights.

When they crossed paths, they gave understanding nods to each other, before exiting the area.

When Solaris made it to the tracks, several carriages were splayed out, with civilians already boarding. The carriages were pulled by Pegasus Guards, and some were already in flight.

However, there was one that stood out from the rest...