chapter 1: Welcome to Middle-earth
The world of men is ending.
In the fires of mount doom, a Ranger and a wraith bound together in death crafted the one thing that could challenge the Dark Lord.
A Ring of Power.
But by creating the new ring, it brought six unusual creatures into the land of middle-earth, and inside Shelob's domain, not even her visions couldn't predict it.
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1 hour earlier in sugarcube corner.
"Thanks for inviting us Pinkie," Twilight said, coming inside sugarcube corner with Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Spike behind her.
"So what did y'all invite us again," Applejack said curious.
"Oh that's easy," pinkie said. "I invited all of you to try my new super duper desserts I got cake, I got drinks, cookies, aaannnd, cupcakes!" Pinkie pie put a cupcake into Twilight's mouth enjoying the flavor. "And why not having a party for all of us to enjoy,"
"All right!" Rainbow dash said with eagerness and excitement on her, "dibs on the cake."
"Dibs on the cookies!" Spike said.
"I'm rather thirsty," Rarity said. "I'll be heading were the drinks are at."
"Me two," Fluttershy said following rarity.
"Well I'll be getting my self one of those mighty delicious looking cupcakes," Applejack said.
Right when they were going to move they were suddenly stop by a loud voice. "WAAAIIITTT!!!!" Pinkie said out loud. "there's something I need you all girls to do first," as they stop to hear what Pinkie wanted to tell them. "What I want all of you to do is to close your eyes." they were all confuse on why Pinkie wanted them to do that, but knowing Pinkie on there times of adventure and all the things that Pinkie do they all stop making sense on her behavior, So without hesitation they all close there eyes. Three seconds have past. "ok now you can open your eyes," Pinkie Pie said. As they open there eyes they see that every thing was cover with party decoration they wanted to say how but went against it. "alright now it's a party now let's get crazy!"
One hour later.
"That was a great party Pinkie," Twilight said, her friends nodding in agreement.
"Awww thanks you guise," Pinkie said In barest, "I'm glad you all in joy it."
"No kidding" spike said. "this was one of your be-," Spike wasn't able to finish. A letter came out of Spikes mouth dropping it to the ground, Twilight picks up the letter to see from who it's from.
"It's a letter from Princess Celestia," Twilight said to her friends.
"What does it's say," Fluttershy ask curiously.
"It's saids here that we need to come to canterlot immediately, that's all," Twilight said getting worry.
"What do y'all think the Princess wants us for," Applejack said.
"I don't know," Twilight said starting to panic. "the Princess never sends letters like this, it could be that she needs help with something important, or it could be another evil creature trying to take over equestria!" Twilight said Panicking, "I don't know why the princess needs us, but we'll need to go to canterlot right now, I'm going to teleport us there."
As Twilight starts to use her magic, Twilight felt an unknown source of power go threw her horn, suddenly Twilight felt a massive pain go through her body. "AAAAHHH!!!" Twilight screams, her friends and Spike see this with horror on what is happening to there friend, they all see her body is being covered with magic, her horn still active.
"Twilight!!" they all scream in panic.
"What's happening to you!!" Pinkie said panicking.
"I... Don't.... Know!!!" Right as she said that a portal appear on top of them shooting beams of magic right towards all of them hitting her, Applejack, Pinkie, Rarity, and Fluttershy. Rainbow was able to dodge it, but sees a beam of magic going towards Spike, With no hesitation Rainbow pushes Spike out of the way making him fall, making the beam hit her instead. Spike gets on his feet looking behind him, but when he did he sees on what is happening. Twilight and her friends are being drag to the portal. He tries to stop it but it was futile. They were gone, he stood there with shock, not knowing what happen or if he will see them again, he didn't know what to do, Seeing the letter on the floor, he knew some pony that could help.
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Pain.
That's all Twilight could feel.
Opening her eyes, she looks to see her friends laying down unconscious, seeing these she tries to wake them up,"Girls wake up!" she shouts at her friends making them groan.
"Uhhh what the hay happened," Applejack said with pain in her head, the rest having the same question, standing up.
"I don't know what happened," Twilight said confuse, "the only thing I remember is using my teleportation spell but.. Something went wrong. I felt a strange power making my horn go crazy, it looks like we were teleported to a cave but why."
"Can you teleport us back?" Fluttershy ask getting scared by the cave.
Twilight tries to use her horn but making only little sparks of magic. "I can't It's going to take time for me to recover my magic."
"awww, don't worry Twilight," pinkie said happily. "We just need to walk around the cave, find the exit, find a train to take us back, and avoid any dangerous creature roaming around easy."
Ignoring the mention of dangerous creature's Rarity spoke on what were on there mines. "But which way do we go?" There's three way's we could choose from." they were two entrances in front and one behind them.
"Oh that's easy, is this way." Pinkie said happily pointing her hoof right behind them.
"How do you know," Twilight asks.
"Huh I don't know I just know that's the way." knowing Pinkie they all went to the way were Pinkie Pie pointed.
As they all walk through the cave lead by Rarity using her horn to light up the place, letting Twilight recover her magic. for a wile they started to see pieces of web around the stone rocks. "uhhh Pinkie are you shore this is the right way," Rarity said staying away from the webs.
"Yep, look!" There's light up ahead." As Pinkie said that they see light in front of them, with no hesitation they all gallop thinking to be a way out, only to see a wide open space of the cave, holes of light coming out on top of it, Surrounded with webs and some spiders moving around it.
"Pinkie I'm not shore this is the right place," Rarity said shivering seeing spiders almost have her sides.
"Don't worry Rarity," Fluttershy said confident, If they get near us I can explain on what happened, I don't want to bother them on what they are doing."
"Fluttershy is right if we don't bother them we'll be fine," Twilight said with a nervous tone, "besides I don't even want Fluttershy to ask for there help, This spiders are much more different then the ones we have seen, if these are a new species of spiders I would like to study them, But now is not the time, Pinkie are you shore this is the right place?"
"Yepiruny," Pinkie Pie said hoping up and down, "were getting close I can feel it in my pinkie sense."
As they continue to walk ahead avoiding the spiders, they turn to the left of a corner of the cave to see lit torches, meaning a way out.
"there it is!" Twilight said happily. "Pinkie Pie was going the right way after all." They all started cheering finally getting out of this place, "come on girls lets-." Twilight stop in mid sentence looking back, seeing with shock on what was behind them. Her friends seeing this look back having the same expression as Twilight. What they saw behind them was a strange bright looking creature with two feet's and two weird looking claws, floating near a stone wall covered with dark clouds.
They stay there for a full minute finally one of them breaking the silence. "What is that thing!" Rainbow Dash said ready to fight it if it comes close, but of all of them they didn't expect an answer.
"It's a human," Twilight said, not believing that a human is here.
"Wait that thing is a human?!" Rainbow Dash said stoping her fighting stans every pony looking at Twilight. She nodded,
"yes but they don't look like that, it looks like he is unconscious, I don't even know why his here," Twilight said confused.
"So what do y'all want us to do?" Applejack said, "I don't know about you guys but I have the feeling were being watch, so you better choose quick."
"Alright girl's let's get him out of here," Twilight said, with her friends walking towards the human. But they were stop by an unknown voice coming from behind him.
"I rather you not doing that," a spider bigger than the one's they have ever seen climb down the stone wall. They were all walking backwards seeing the sides of it, not knowing were the voice came from, Rainbow Dash was going to fly towards it, but sees Fluttershy walking forward .
"Oh hello misses spider sorry to bother you but can we free that human please, it looks like he is in pain," Fluttershy said politely, But to all of there shock the voice they herd came from the spider.
"I will not allow you creature's to release him." Futtershy having the same expression, focus on what to say.
"Um why can't you release him," Fluttershy asks.
"I would tell you, only if you answer questions of my own," the spider said. They all nodded with the spider, "splendid but my name is not misses spider," as she said that they see dark smoke coming out of her turning her body to a human covered with a dark looking dress, "my name is Shelob."
They all gasp on what happen, "now that I introduced my self, it would be polite to tell me your names, if you all have one," Shelob said curiously.
As she saids that they get out of there shock they all walk were Fluttershy is at, Fluttershy introducing her self first. "Um my name is Fluttershy."
"I'm Pinkie Pie best party planner."
"Rarity charmed."
"Applejack nice to meet y'all."
"Rainbow Dash best flyer in all of equestria."
"And i'm Twilight Sparkle Princess of Friendship."
As they introduced them selfs Shelob was intrigued, but confused by there names not to mention equestria and princess of friendship. "Now that were introduced I want you all to answer my questions, and wen I'm done i'll tell you why I can't release him," Shelob said. Looking at each other they all want to know why, nodding they looking back to Shelob and accepting her terms. "Good, now what I want to know is what kind of creature's are you, i've never seen creature's like you in my life," Shelob said curious. They were all confused that Shelob never heard about ponies. Twilight wanting to know why but ignores it and speaks up.
"Were ponies, we live in a place called ponyville."
Shelob Having more questions than answers not to mention a terrible name from were they live couldn't ask all of them, the ranger would be getting here soon. So she ask them one more question something she wanted to know.
"Why did you all came to my domain, I heard your conversation you'd didn't come here to rescue him so tell me why are you here." Twilight then tells her what happen,
"I was using my magic to teleport us to Canterlot but something went wrong, I felt a strange power go through my horn."
"yeah!" Pinkie Pie said smiling, "there was a big portal that came out of nowhere dragging us right towards it landing us here, it must of take us wayyy far out here just a teleportation spell."
Shelob didn't know that Twilight could use magic, hearing all of there explanation on how they got here with out her knowing not even with her vision. The part that a strange power made a portal taking them here now started to make sense to her. The strange creature's, the weird names, not to mention equestria.
"It appears this is not the lands you all know of," Shelob said with an unknown expression, the ponies hearing this they were all confused on what she was talking about.
"What to y'all mean were not in the lands we all know of," Applejack said with a stern tone. "You all told me that her magic went wrong wen she felt an unknown power, making a portal appear taking you all here right?" They all nodded,
"it appears that you were all transported to another world and I know who is responsible."
"WHAT!!!" They all said stunned, "how is it possible!" Twilight said starting to panic. "That would of take a lot of magic to make a dimensional portal, not to mention Discord is the only one that could do that with ease."
"And Who is the ruffian that did this!" rarity said angrily.
Shelob looking back to his captive gave them there answer, "he did." Looking at the glowing human they were surprised that he was responsible.
"how is he responsible?" Fluttershy said trembling on all she was hearing.
"You all wanted to know why I can't release him then let me tell you," Shelob said, "In the fires of Mount Doom a Ranger and a Wraith crafted something that should of never been maid, a ring of power, By creating the ring it must of brought you all six here."
"Wait, wait, wait, your telling us that we were brought here by a ring!" Rainbow Dash said thinking to be a joke, not believing what she said, the rest not believing it as well.
"Do you all doubt me," Shelob said unsurprised, "you could all ask the Wraith that it's trap or better yet... The Ranger." Hearing someone had drop down they all look to see a man with brown hair in armor with two swords one of it being broken behind his back, and in his hand wearing a ring.
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10 minutes earlier inside the caves.
As Talion killed the last remaining Orc, he continues in his search of Celebrimbor knowing he is here. On his way he sees a small entrance of the cave covered with webs and spiders roaming around knowing that Celebrimbor is in there. Squeezing thru he maids It to the other side. As Talion continues to walk forward stoping in front of a small edge, he sees a wide open space with lit torches right in the end seeing Celebrimbor. But that was not the only thing he saw, not far in front of him from the edge he sees the one who took Celebrimbor and six weird colorful looking horses speaking to her. He didn't knew what to think of this. Talion seeing that the women was looking at him knew he has been seen, jumped down starting to walk forward having his gard up, not knowing if this weird creature's work with her.
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The ponies didn't know what to say, seeing another human in armor. They got on edge seeing him pulling out a sword from his back, not only that, they all see the ring that Shelob told them feeling a powerful source of power coming out of it.
"You've kept us waiting," Shelob said with a smirk on her face.
"Release Celebrimbor now!" Talion said pointing the sword at her with a menacing tone.
Talion and the ponies were confused seeing Shelob raising her hand, but wen they see her turning it in to a fist they started to here some one in pain. To there horror they see Celebrimbor getting hurt by the dark clouds.
"What are you doing!" Fluttershy said with horror the other's ready to stop this.
"Do not interfere or all end his life," Shelob said with a stern face. "Remember they were the ones who brought you all here."
Talion seeing the weird talking horses wanted to stop her from hurting Celebrimbor now knowing that they weren't working with her, lowered his sword speaking up on what she mention. "What do you mean we are responsible on bringing them here."
"I called you here for a reason ranger," shelob said. "You are brave. For a Man. But it is not your sword that will save him, how much are you willing to sacrifice?" Saying this last words to his head. "To suffer."
The ponies did not know what she meant about sacrifice, just what did he sacrificed they all thought. "I have given up everything," talion said.
"Not everything, Not yet," Shelob said.
"What to y'all mean not everything!" Applejack said in rage, thinking on all the things he must of done.
Talion Looking down to his hand he soon realized what she wanted, "She wants the ring," Talion said to the ponies.
"WHAT!" the ponies said, "But you said that the ring should of never been maid!" Rarity said surprised.
"Why would you even want the ring," Twilight said suspicious.
"That is not your concern," Shelob said, If you give me the ring i'll give you the wraith back."
"And find myself beside him," talion said not trusting her.
"I am Shelob and I deal only in truth."
"Don't give her the ring." Hearing a new voice for the ponies, but familiar to Talion and Shelob.
They all saw that it came from Celebrimbor now conscious but weak.
"Give her the ring." Talion look to see That it was the yellow horse with wings and pink main stepping towards him. "If you don't give her the ring he is going to die," Fluttershy said desperate. Talion did not know if he should trusts them, but it was right if he doesn't give Shelob the ring Celebrimbor would die.
"Your right," Talion finally spoke up, Turning toward Shelob he takes out the ring out of his finger giving it to her, "take the ring." As Shelob takes the ring from talion heading we're Celebrimbor is at, the ponies started to see blood coming out of his neck seeing him dropping to the ground.
"What's happening to him!" Pinkie Pie said with horror her main this inflating.
"What did you due!" Twilight said angrily to Shelob.
"Didn't you know," Shelob said looking back at the ponies, He was already dead, the only thing that kept him alive was the wraith and the ring," Shelob looks back to Celebrimbor, Go back to your puppet before he dies."
As Shelob release Celebrimbor he immediately goes to Talion slowly stoping the bleeding from his neck. "You have doomed us Talion," Celebrimbor said.
"he just save your life!" Rainbow Dash said angrily.
"Her power was immense before now he has given her mine, I poured my life force into that ring," Celebrimbor said to the rainbow main horse.
"Then we must take it back," Talion said standing up determined, Celebrimbor agreeing.
The ponies were amazed seeing the man known as Talion and the one known as Celebrimbor joining together seeing the wound from his neck healing like it was never there. "Shelob!" Both Talion and Celebrimbor said at the same time. The ponies were afraid seeing them pull out the sword charging towards her, They were going to stop it but were shock on what happen next. Shelob turn around and use the power of the ring stoping them, making them unable to move. Twilight was shock as her friends seeing how powerful the ring really is.
"why did they created it in the first place, why did they needed it," Twilight's thoughts were interrupted on what she heard.
"The war you came to fight is not here," Shelob said to talion, "Look to Minas Ithil and the Dark Lord's armies that surround it, look for the palantir, Sauron will not stop until all is dominated." Shelob gave talion a vision of Minas Ithil, seeing the palantir and the orcs attacking the city, fighting against the gondorian soldiers and the Nazguls capturing Minas Ithil.
As Shelob let's go off Talion Twilight spoke up. "What did you do," Twilight said seeing talion holding his head.
"and what did you mean about a war," Rarity said nervous, her friends wanting for an answer." Shelob was going to tell them but Talion bit her to it.
"She showed me a vision of Minas Ithil," Talion said to Celebrimbor appearing the ponies hearing what he said. "I must know if her vision is true." Talion was on his way to Minas Ithil but was stop by Shelob.
"Stop right there Ranger, you will not go there, Not without the ponies."
"What," Talion and the ponies said surprise.
"We will not take this so called ponies with us," Celebrimbor said angrily.
"You two are responsible for bringing them here," shelob said sternly.
"Hey we don't want to go with those two anyway," rainbow dash said angrily.
"Rainbow Dash is right we need to find a way back home," Twilight said the rest of her friends agreeing.
"And how would you do that," Shelob said curiously. "You ponies don't know these lands and your princess doesn't have enough power to take you all back." Shelob was right they didn't know about this world, and she does not have enough magic to take her friends back, twilight didn't know what to do, the ponies lower there head's sadly. "But I may have a way to take you all back were you one's came," Shelob said. the ponies look up at her even Talion and Celebrimbor. "If you help the Ranger retrieve the Palantir, bring it here and with your magic and the new ring I'll be able to open a way to your world."
"Is it possible?" twilight said hoping.
"Yes" Shelob said with a smirk on her face.
"Very well," Talion said everyone now looking at him.
"They are not are concern," Celebrimbor said to Talion.
"We brought them here by creating the new ring this is are fault," Talion said to Celebrimbor looking now to the ponies nodding to them.
"Very well," Celebrimbor said giving up.
"Don't worry We know how to take care of ourselves," Twilight said her friends nodding.
"Let us hope," Talion said, heading toward Minas Ithil.
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As they all head towards Minas Ithil inside the cave they started having a conversation now knowing the ponies names and knowing that Celebrimbor is not a man but en elf. "So you all come from a land called Equestria?" Talion said curiously.
"yepiruny," Pinkie said happily now having her main back to normal.
"It is a peaceful land ruled by Princess Celestia who controls the sun and her sister Princess Luna who controls the moon," Rarity said.
"Wait what do you mean they control the sun and moon," Talion said curiously Celebrimbor curious as well.
"They are in charge of moving the sun and moon, turning day and night," Fluttershy said happily.
"They are the most powerful ponies in all of Equestria," Rainbow Dash said.
"Was Equestria ever attack?" Celebrimbor said curiously. The ponies were all confused, including Talion on why he asked that.
"Uh yeah we defeated many bad guys Nightmare Moon, Discord, Queen Chrysalis, King Sombra, Tirek, Starlight Glimmer, the pony of shadows, Cozy Glow, and The Storm King," Rainbow said bragging.
Talion and Celebrimbor were surprised on how many enemies they have defeated. "maybe they have a chance to survive."
"Uhhh not all of them we all had to be save by Chrysalis and Cozy Glow, and we were sometimes Trap or captured remember especially the Storm King," Twilight said laughing nervously.
Or not,"Talion and Celebrimbor thought. But Celebrimbor was confused on two things, what about there Princesses and how did this six ponies defeated most of there enemies.
"Twilight what about the Princesses, what did they did wen you were all captured, and how did you defeated them Celebrimbor ask.
"The Princesses were in the same position like us against the second invasion from Queen Chrysalis, if it weren't for Starlight, Trixie, Thorax and Discord we wouldn't be here. against Cozy Glow she was draining are magic making it useless if it wasn't for are Students we could've of all lost are magic, so the Princesses couldn't help. and against the Storm King he wanted the power of the Princesses including me and my sister in law Princess Cadance," Twilight said sadly. "I was the only princess including my friends who escaped, if it wasn't for are new Friends we would of been in the Storm King rule.
"And on how we beat the Baddies we use the elements of harmony and the power of friendship," Pinkie Pie said happily.
Talion and Celebrimbor were holding on there laughter but was noticed bye Pinkie Pie. "What are you'll laughing?" Pinkie pie said curiously.
"Nothing," they both said calming down on there laughter. "Bye the way Didn't you said that Starlight Glimmer and Discord were your enemies," Talion said raising an eyebrow.
"Oh they were, but now they are reform and our friends," Fluttershy said happily.
"Sign on what you told us about your Princesses able to move the sun and moon never faced there enemies, got themselves captured and couldn't help you even with out there magic, I could understand the part of loosing there magic, but for the rest?" Celebrimbor said disappointed, "You're Princesses being the most powerful are nothing but near Pretenders."
"Hey Princess Celestia did fight in the first invasion against Queen Chrysalis!" Rainbow Dash said angerly not letting him insult the Princess.
"But did she win," Celebrimbor ask, "or did she needed to be save by someone else?" Rainbow Dash didn't respond. "That's what I thought you ponies have battle many enemies on Equestria, but you never fought an enemy as strong as Sauron and his armies," Celebrimbor said. They were going to ask on this so called Sauron, hearing that name from Shelob but were interrupted bye Talion.
"Enough Celebrimbor," Talion said sternly. "We're getting close to the exit, I hope you ponies are ready because the way you beaten your enemies in equestria will not work here." As they made it out of the cave they stood in front of a large Edge seeing the view of the land, but not the view the ponies were expecting. They all saw that the place called Minas Ithil, was being attacked bye scary looking creature's and big monsters throwing flaming projectiles to the towns. They were all shocked fear racing in there bodies.
"Like we said," Celebrimbor said to the ponies. "How you all Beaten your enemies in equestria will not work in here, your lives will be always at risk. Welcome ponies... To Middle-Earth.
Author's Note
This is my first fanatiction story and I hope I did a good job with it. I research on the thing I didn't know so I hope I got it right. Im terrible at righting it took me nine whole days to right this, so I'm not Shore when the next one will be out, so for now I hope you all enjoyed it.
Also this happened in mlp season 9 ep 1.
I wasn't sure what rating to put so for now I put it in Teen but I mite need to change it to M.
Chapter 2: the battle of Minas Ithil
Author's Note
A month and a half, it took me a month and a half for getting stuck on what to right next and for checking if anything is not misspelled and Im a terrible explainer.
Also if you all thought that I wasn't going to put the second chapter well, hahaha wrong! I will not stop writing until it is done.
And before reading the second chapter I needed to be creative, in case you notice something different. Now that I have told you all on what I wanted to say.
enjoy Chapter 2: the battle of Minas Ithil
Chapter 2: the battle of Minas Ithil
Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack, and Fluttershy didn't know what to say, seeing Minas Ithil being under attack. but one of them spoke up. "Is... Is this what Shelob showed you," Twilight said with shock and terror on her face.
"Yes, It looks like she showed us the truth, Gondor's last fortress in Mordor cannot fall," talion said determinedly.
"What are those creatures," Fluttershy said scared.
"Those are Orcs Celebrimbor said to the ponies. "there Sauron's army, the Palantir is are concern, we must seize it before it falls into Sauron's hands."
"what does the Palantir do anyway," Applejack said curiously.
"It grants you vision, if Sauron gets the Palantir he will be able to see any attacks and defenses we use against his army's," Talion said to Applejack.
"And with it, his armies will be unstoppable. The fate of the city does not matter, we must find it and get it out of Minas Ithil." Celebrimbor said to Talion and the ponies.
"WHAT!!" The ponies said surprised.
"We can't leave them to defend by themselves!" Twilight said angrily. "
Twilight is right, I will not let them be slaughtered like my brothers at the Black Gate," Talion said sternly.
"Fine, but if the ponies are coming with us let me give them something before were go to the city," Celebrimbor said looking at them. They were confused seeing Celebrimbor raising his hand at them, they were going to ask on what he was doing but felt a strange power go through there body's, lowering his hands Celebrimbor spoke. "I gave you ponies a small portion of my power, for now on you'll be able to see the wraith world. It will help you reveal Sauron's army through anything," Celebrimbor said to the ponies.
"Oh my gosh, this is soo exciting!" Pinkie Pie said jumping up and down.
"Why do I need it? it's cool an all but I can just fly up and see if any of those Orcs are around." Rainbow Dash said confidently.
"If you want to get shot by arrows from Orcs be my guest," Celebrimbor said making Rainbow Dash think twice in her decision.
"You ponies May want to stay out of this, leave the Orcs to me," Talion said to the ponies.
"What!" They all said surprised.
"But why?" Twilight said the rest of her friends wanting to know as well. "We can help you fight against them."
"Twilight have any of you have killed someone before?"
"I... We..." Twilight didn't answer right away. they have never killed any pony before, not even their enemies from Equestria. looking to her friends she saw them hesitating to answer as well. "No"
Talion sigh knowing that he might regret this. "you can help me fight against the Orcs, try putting them unconscious if you can. But when we get to a safe place inside Minas Ithil I'll want you all to decide, rather you fight like us or not."
At first, they were glad that Talion would let them help. But to decide rather they fight like him was something they didn't know which decision was right. Twilight looked back at her friends seeing them nodding on what Talion said, knowing that they will have time to choose. "Alright, will think about it."
"Good, also do not mention you're a princess that will bring a lot of questions that we can't answer. but For now, we need to do something against Sauron's army. Taking out the Captains should buy the Gondorians some time."
"We need to find an Orc that has intel to know who is the one that is leading the search for the Palantir," Celebrimbor said to Talion and the ponies. "But how," Rarity said to Celebrimbor. "How would we know which one has the Intel we need?"
"By seeing in the wraith world, We are near above their camp. to see in the wraith world you all must concentrate on your eyesight." Celebrimbor said disappearing.
The ponies were concentrating on their eyesight to see into the wraith world, for a while, they slowly started to see their sight change.
"Hey, I can see them. they are soo red and glowy," Pinkie Pie said.
"All except one," Rainbow Dash said looking at the Orc being left behind.
"What does the green glowing Orc means?" Twilight said To Talion.
"It means that Orc has the intel we need. Come on let's get down there but we need to do it in stealth, follow my lead."
The ponies gasped as they see Talion jump off the hi age. running to see where he fell, they see Talion uninjured from the fall.
"Come on girls let's get down there but don't make any noise," Twilight said to them. using her magic Twilight levitated Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack down were Talion is at hiding inside a bush, followed by Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash.
"Next time tell us that you can not get hurt from falling in high places!" Twilight said whispering angrily towards Talion. "What do we do now,"
"First of all, we really need to find you ponies some cloaks you are too colorful that I can still see some of your furs from the bush, and second hide behind the tent quickly." Without questioning why they did what Talion told them to do seeing the Orc they wanted coming out of the tent.
"Why do I need to stay here, I could've been out in the front lines fighting. but no they want me to stay here and guard the camp." the Orc said passing the bush were Talion was hiding. Seeing the orc standing in front of an edge not noticing Talion and the ponies. Talion came out of the bush stealthily crouching towards the Orc, without warning the Orc was spin back being grabbed by Talion now looking as Celebrimbor. "Who is leading the search for the Palantir," Celebrimbor said to the Orc being in pain having his hand firmly in the side his head.
"Aaah. It being Leed by an Uruk called Úkbúk the Heartless, he recently left not so long ago." Now knowing everything they wanted to know Celebrimbor disappeared, Talion grabbing the Orcs neck making the Orc's head explode, The ponies saw this and they were horrified.
Talion look to them to see Fluttershy tiers falling out of her eyes, Rarity fainted, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Twilight, and Pinkie Pie still having her main disinflated were shock not knowing what just happened.
Talion Seeing their expressions let out a sigh and spoke up. "You all better get used to it because as for now on you be seeing this a lot, now come on let's head towards the entrance of the city."
Twilight helped Pinkie Pie to move. Rainbow Dash helped Fluttershy trying to calm her down. And Applejack woke up Rarity helping her to stand up. after they help their friends They continue to follow Talion.
Making it to the exit from the Orcs camps they continue straight to Minas Ithil, but were stop by four Orcs. "Man Swine! wait is the Gravewalker!" The first Orc said.
"I thought he was dead!" The second Orc said.
"He is!" The third Orc said.
"But what are these strange horses with him!" The fourth Orc said.
"Who cares let's get them," the first Orc said.
Twilight was going to use her magic to take out there weapons for her friends to take them down, But stop in confusion seeing them drop to the ground dead. They all look at Talion to ask on what happen, only to see Talion having a bow on his hand.
"How did you killed them so fast?!" The ponies said shock and surprised.
"We don't have time for me to explain, right now it doesn't look good for the Gondorians, we have to help them."
"The Palantir is a powerful artifact," Celebrimbor said appearing. "If we were to possess it.
We could turn the tide," Talion finish. "But first we need to find that Captain."
"But how," Rarity said. "we don't know where to find the Captain, he could be anywhere."
Rarity had a point, Talion started looking around to see if there's anything that could lead them to there target. Talion spotted some trails in the ground he gets closer to inspect.
"This trail belongs to Úkbúk," Celebrimbor said inspecting the trail as well. Standing up Celebrimbor and Talion revealed more trail's from Úkbúk.
"Come, this trail will lead us to the Captain," Talion said Celebrimbor disappearing, the ponies following the trail. They run to see the bridge leading to the entrance to Minas Ithil but were stopped by Talion.
"What's wrong?" Twilight said confused.
"There are Orcs up ahead but that's not all, there around a Barrel of Grog, their favorite drink."
"So what?" Applejack said confused.
"Those grogs are highly explosive. And I want Twilight to shoot it," Talion said looking at Twilight.
"What why!" Twilight said surprise.
"Can you do it."
Twilight didn't know if she could. just one shot of magic and they die, could she really do it. "I.. I.. I can't do it, I just can't."
Talion sigh knowing that Twilight couldn't be able to do it. without hesitation, Talion use the bow slowing everything down shooting the Barrel of Grog. The ponies looked to see an explosion the Orcs falling to the ground, their body's covered in flames. Twilight and her friends looked back at Talion to see the bow, now knowing what happened.
"Let's go," Talion said walking forward not looking back to the ponies.
Twilight looks back to her friends giving them a sad look. "come on, let's go."
As they walk through the bridge they made it to the entrance of the town. But what the ponies saw in the entrance, it will haunt them in through there lives. dead bodies of men and Orcs, buildings destroyed some of them on fire around them. The ponies didn't know what to think seeing all of this.
As for Talion, he looked into the wraith world to find Úkbúk looking around he found the Orc they were after. "I found the Captain we need to go if we want to stop him from getting the Palantir. If we don't more lives will be lost."
Hearing on what he said they nodded.
As the ponies continued to follow Talion, Twilight stop looking back at the dead Gondorians, thinking on what Talion and Celebrimbor said. "How you all Beaten your enemies in Equestria will not work in here, your lives will be always at risk."
Giving one last glance Twilight started running to catch up with Talion and her friends.
As they were getting closer towards Úkbúk Talion spoked up. "were getting closer towards the Captain this is your last chance to back down on this."
"And let you fight alone? No way," Rainbow Dash said.
"Rainbow is right we can't let y'all fight
By yourself," Applejack said determined.
Talion look at the ponies. Fluttershy, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Twilight were determined to help him. Talion knew deep inside they were worried about the Orcs they will be facing but was impressed on their bravery.
"Alright, but take out their weapons first if you can, I don't want any of you getting killed," Talion said continuing to walk.
As they were getting closer They started hearing voices. hiding behind a wall they see into the wraith world to see eight Orcs, plus the captain. Knowing how many Orcs they will be facing, Talion told the ponies on what he wanted them to do. "Here's the plan, I'll be climbing up this building and Drop down on top of the Captain. but if I'm not able to kill the captain, I'll want you ponies to face the rest of the Orcs, will I deal with the captain. but don't underestimate them."
"Right," they said.
As they saw Talion climbed up the building they started to hear the Orc captain commanding his troops.
"Alright, form up! Now your mission is to secure the Seeing Stone. It's blue, it's round, and it's ours. This is a powerful artifact lads, so you bring it to me, but do not, I repeat do not touch it. unless you want your brain scrambled."
As they were listening to the Captain, Talion made it on the of the building. he jumped down towards the Captain knifing him with the broken sword behind his back, but was pushed out hitting the floor. as Talion gets up he gets a good look at the Captain. he had most of his body covered with armor, a helmet on his head, And a curve sword on one of his hands.
"Ranger!" Úkbúk the heartless said. "Are you lost? Minas Ithil is no more. This, is Minas Morgul."
Talon pulled out his sword clashing against Úkbúk's own sword. "Not if I can stop it."
As Talion said that Úkbúk heard a commotion from behind seeing weird colorful horses fighting against some of his men.
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As Talion continue to fight against Úkbúk, the main six-run toward the Orcs, Twilight used her magic to throw away their weapons. Pinkie Pie pops out her party canon out of nowhere throwing confetti to the Orcs confusion and blinding them, letting her friends an opening to strike. Rainbow dash flew straight to one of the orcs with full force, while Applejack bucked another Orc throwing him into one of his comrades. Rarity made a gem appear with her magic throwing it at one of them. Twilight used her magic shooting a beam to knock them down And Fluttershy closed her eyes bucking the last orc.
But to there surprise their attacks didn't take them down. They see them groaning but without hesitation, they got up like they never been hit. "oh that hurt." The Orc that Applejack buck said.
"Kill those weird horses," the Orc who was hit by one of Twilight's beams said.
But before they charge at the ponies they see Fluttershy giving them the stare. "Oh yeah Fluttershy give them the stare." Rainbow Dash said, her and her friends cheering
But to there shock Fluttershy's stare didn't even face them, seeing them running at them.
Getting out of there shock The ponies run at them, Fluttershy staying behind her friends fighting them again, this time making sure they are down for good.
But Fluttershy got pin down to the ground. Kicking the Orc on top of her with her hind legs she throws him to a wall. the Orc getting out of his daze notice his weapon. grabbing his weapon he runs straight at Fluttershy with a Curve Sword.
Twilight knocking out an Orc sees the Orc that Fluttershy was facing running with his weapon towards her. "Fluttershy!" Twilight tries to use her magic but she is stopped by another Orc.
Fluttershy looks to see the curve sword going toward her, She closed her eyes waiting for her end. But it never came. Opening her eyes Fluttershy saw the Orc curve sword was stopped by a woman with armor and short blonde hair. The woman pushed back the Orc striking him through the chest killing him.
"That's for my men's," the woman said.
/ / / / / / / / / /
10 minutes earlier.
Talion Seeing the ponies taking care of the Orcs concentrated on killing the Captain. Talion swings his sword at Úkbúk able to hit him in the chest but Úkbúk blocks the next attack striking back. Talion block three of Úkbúk strikes countering the last strike. throwing him out of balance Talion strike-through Úkbúk's chest, pulling out his sword Úkbúk fell to his knees looking at Talion.
"Killing me won't change Minas Ithil's fate."
with no hesitation Talion put his sword near Úkbúk's neck, cutting out his head, killing him instantly.
"Fluttershy!"
Talion look to see the ponies taking down the Orcs, but sees one of them with his weapon running towards Fluttershy. he was going to use his bow but stops to see a woman with short blonde hair, wearing a Gondorian armor blocking the strike, killing the Orc.
/ / / / / / / / / /
Present time.
"Thanks for saving me," Fluttershy said gratefully.
"Umm your welcome," the woman said surprised, killing the unconscious Orcs. Looking up she sees the Ranger walking towards her.
"Why are you here alone?" Talion said to the woman.
"My raiding party was trapped in the lower city overnight."
"How many of you were there?"
"Not enough."
"So, Minas Ithil stands.
"Are these... Talking Horses with you?" The women said killing the last Orc.
"Who are you calling horses!" Rarity said offended. We know that you save one of our friends but please avoid calling us that."
"Sigh, believe it or not, yes they are with me." Talion said annoyed. "they are actually called ponies and have their own names.
"My name is Rarity, Sorry for my rudeness."
"I'm Applejack nice to meet y'all.
"I'm Fluttershy thanks again for saving me.
"Rainbow Dash thanks for saving my friend over here."
"Pinkie Pie,"
"And I'm Twilight Sparkle,"
"My name is Idril, but As much as I want to continue this conversation, it is not the time. We're about to lose the Middle City Ranger. They'll be closing the gate if they haven't already. We need to get there as fast as we can.
"Then we'll be right behind you," Talion said.
With a nod, Idril was going to take them to the gates, but stop looking back at the Ranger. "What's your name?"
"Talion."
Idril nodded. "Don't fall behind everyone, we've lost enough Men today."
As they started running heading to the gates, they all heard a horn being blown. "Do you hear that everyone?!" Idril said yelling. "It means that they're closing the gate!"
"Then we need to move fast!" Rainbow Dash said.
Sargeant Tarandor's going to need our help, let's move!"
"Hope you ponies are ready," Talion said to the ponies. Because you'll be facing Uruks, there worse then the Orcs you faced. Distract the Uruk's from the Gondorian's for they can have the chance to strike them down."
They nodded, but in the inside they were scared even Rainbow Dash, but there was one pony that was determined, imagining if Idril was not there.
As they made it were Sargeant Tarandor was, they saw Gondorians and Uruks battling each other. With no hesitation, Talion, Idril, and the ponies went to help them.
Applejack tackles an Uruk before he could kill a Gondorian soldier from the ground.
Rarity uses her own levitation spell to get rid of the Uruk's weapons. Fluttershy started tackling them since that is the only thing she could do without her stare. Rainbow Dash flew towards them Giving the Gondorian's time to strike. Pinkie was popping behind Uruk after Uruk distracting them, and getting them annoyed. Twilight uses her magic to shot beams of magic to the Uruks saving Gondorians who are struggling or being knocked down.
Some of the Gondorians were confused seeing horses helping them out. but they ignore them, As long as they helped them take out the Uruks they didn't care.
"Thanks for the assist," Sargeant Tarandor said gratefully. "But Herion will need our support. We can't leave him out here!"
"Take us where he is!" Idril said killing an Uruk, Seeing the rest of them retreat.
Nodding Sargeant Tarandor took them were Sergeant Herion is.
Talion, Idril, the ponies, and some few Gondorians soldiers follow Sargeant Tarandor. But on their way, Talion and the ponies saw the chaos on the way through the city. Orcs and Gondorians battling one another, flaming projectiles falling through the city, the ponies felt fear go through there bodies. They have fazed Timberwolves, a Hydras, manticores, even the most threatened enemies of Equestria. But they never fazed death in a battle, not even from Queen Chrysalis invasion from the wedding day was like this.
"Incoming!" A Gondorian soldier said to the group seeing a flaming projectile coming there way. Twilight seeing this used her magic to move the flaming projectile hitting right beside them.
Idril really wanted to know on how she could use magic but saved it after they made it to the gates. "Keep going everyone."
"This is just like Shelob's vision," Talion said to Celebrimbor.
"If Sauron's forces get the Palantir, all of Middle-earth will share the same fate, and the ponies will not be able to return to there world."
"There he is!" Sargeant Tarandor said seeing a Gondorian soldier without a helmet, with short hair. "It's not looking good,"
"Then let's get in there and help them," Applejack said.
They Didn't need to be told twice. Charging toward the surrounded Gondorian's, the Uruks were getting slaughtered not expecting reinforcements. Without hesitation, the remaining Uruks retreated.
"Yeah, you better run!" Rainbow dash said smiling Getting a little far from the group, Seeing the Uruks run away.
"Talion on top of the building!" Celebrimbor said warning him.
Talion looks up to see an Orc with a crossbow on top of the building aiming directly at Rainbow Dash.
"Rainbow Dash get down!" Without wasting time Talion run towards Rainbow Dash, using his Elven agility Talion was able to push her out of the way making the incoming Arrow miss hitting the ground instead. Getting up of the ground Talion used his bow slowing everything down hitting the Orc in the head killing him.
"Hey what's the big idea!" Rainbow Dash said angrily.
"How about you were almost going to get killed by an Uruk's Arrow!" Talion said angrily, pointing the Arrow on the ground.
Rainbow Dash look to see the dark Arrow were Talion was pointing at, realizing on what happened. Rainbow Dash shivered in fear, imagining if Talion wasn't fast enough to push her out of the way.
"Talion!"
Talion look to see Idril Was the one calling him. "Sargeant Herion is leading us were Sargeant Dagor is, we need to go now."
"Never leave your guard down in a battle," Talion said looking back at Rainbow Dash. "Now let's move, the gate will be closed if we don't help them retreat."
"But Rainbow didn't move she was still looking at the Dark Arrow, but was snapped out of it by her friends.
"Rainbow Dash are you ok!" Pinkie pie said worry.
"Hu, yeah thanks to Talion I'm alright," Rainbow Dash said giving them a fake smile. "Now come on we need to hurry before they leave us."
They nodded continuing to follow Talion, Idril, and the group, not wanting to be left behind. Rainbow Dash stops to see the dark Arrow one last time, Taking the advice that Talion gave her.
On their way, they continue heading were Sargeant Dagor was at. On the way, Idril told the Gondorians to fallback to head through the gate, But some of them stayed to cover there retreat.
"Uruks archers Up ahead!" Talion said to the group.
Rainbow and Twilight flew a little to see that Talion was right, Uruks archers were aiming at them ready to fire. Twilight was going to use her magic to make a shield to the group. But stops on what she was going to do seeing Gondorians archers shooting down the Uruks archers wiping them out with ease.
"Join us, the gate is closing!"
"Will be right behind you!" One of the Gondorians archers said to Idril.
"Fallback, fallback." A Gondorian soldier told his men, following Idril.
"There's Sargeant Dagor near the entrance of the Arena!" Idril said to the following group.
Applejack saw pieces of rocks near a wooden caravan given her an idea.
"Rarity bring me those rocks for I can buck them toward them Uruks! Catching up on what Applejack was planning, used her levitation spell to bring as many rocks she could carry, letting the group and the rest of her friends to go forward.
Talion not Knowing what Applejack and Rarity were doing stayed behind.
"All cover your backs, do whatever you two are planning."
"Thanks darling," Rarity said gratefully.
"Mighty kind of y'all Talion. Now come on Rarity let's show these varmints not to mess with us," Applejack said smirking.
"Sargeant Dagor, we're pulling back! The Middle City is lost," Sargeant Herion said.
"Not before we finish these filthy Trogs!" Sargeant Dagor said having an eye patch on one of his eyes, and no hair his head.
Seeing an Uruk coming his way, he lifted his sword ready to attack. But stop in confusion seeing it fall to the ground, With a rock beside his head. finishing the dazed Uruk Sargeant Dagor looked around to see who was the one who through that rock. Only to get confused seeing two horses, one of them with a horn levitating the rocks, and the other kicking the rocks with great accuracy towards the Uruks. Beside them was a Ranger protecting them from the Uruks who are trying to get them from behind. Looking around even more he sees four more horses, each of them with different colors. Only one thing came to his mind.
"If you think your going crazy? then, no, no your not," Idril said to Sargeant Dagor. "Now pay attention and let's deal with these Uruks!"
"Yes ma'am," Sargeant Dagor said coming out of his thoughts.
"Bucking the last rock given by Rarity, Seeing hitting another Uruk in the head, They both look at Talion facing three Uruks one of them charging at him. by dodging the charging Uruk's spiked club, he stands beside him striking his sword through the side of his head spinning back, throwing the Uruk's dead body to the ground. The two remaining Uruks didn't wanted to end like there companion, so instead they both run towards him, ready to attack him at the same time. But what they didn't know is that Talion has Celebrimbor covering his back in case things go tough. Talion blocks the first strike, Celebrimbor appearing blocking the second strike with a wraith sword, spinning the Uruk's Back striking him through the back of his neck. Talion tripped the remaining Uruk stunned in the ground, changing his sword to his dagger, rolling over the side of the Uruk's back landing on the other side stabbing him through the neck.
Rarity and Applejack were surprised and Disturbed seeing how they handle them with ease.
Seeing the Remaining Uruks retreat, using the wraith world making sure that no Uruk was hiding, Talion walk back were Applejack And Rarity were at. "Good work you two on how you dealt with the Uruks," Talion said impressed.
Snapping out on what they saw, they gave Talion a nervous smile. "Well Mighty kind of y'all."
"It was nothing darling."
Talion knew why they were nervous not mentioning why. "Sigh they must of scene on how Celebrimbor and I killed those Uruks."
"They're sealing the gate, Move out! Move out!"
Talion, Applejack, and Rarity look to see that it was Idril calling everyone to move towards the gate.
"they're sealing the gate we need to move," Talion said to Applejack and Rarity. They nodded and run following the ground there friends waiting for them to catch up.
As they continue to run climbing up the stairs where the gate was at, some Uruks and Gondorians were fighting near the entrance. Idril runs towards the Uruk who killed a Gondorian soldier. blocking the Uruk's attacks she struck him in the chest and killing a second Uruk that was changing at her through the stomach. But unknown to for her a third Uruk came from behind Idril ready to strike at her. But his hand was cut off where he had his weapon, followed by his head being cut off from behind, by Talion's sword.
"Thanks," Idril said appreciated, Seeing everyone, including the ponies getting through the gate.
Talion saw the ponies getting passing through the gate... All but one.
"Where's Twilight!" Talion said looking at her friends.
They look to see that Twilight wasn't with them.
"But she was behind me!" Fluttershy said.
Talion looked back, Seeing Twilight in the ground holding a sword through an Uruk's chest falling beside her to the ground dead.
"Applejack come with me the rest stay here."
/ / / / / / / / / /
10 minutes earlier
"Were close to the gate!" Idril said
Getting to the end of the stairs they all saw the entrance seeing Uruks and Gondorians fighting near it. Knowing that the gate will be closing soon, they all run, the ponies following Talion to the entrance. Unknown to her friends Twilight saw Fluttershy trip falling to the ground, Seeing this Twilight went back for her helping her getting up.
"Thank you Twilight," Fluttershy said
"No problem now let's go."
Nodding Fluttershy ran to the gate. Twilight was going to follow Fluttershy but she was suddenly pushed by an Uruk. Falling down to the ground Twilight open her eyes to see besides her a dead Gondorian, Seeing a sword beside it. Twilight looked up to see The Uruk in front of her.
"Die you worm!"
With fear and without hesitation, Twilight grabbed the sword beside her blocking the attack, Closing her eyes she pushed the sword forward. Twilight felt something fall to her face, opening her eyes she sees the Uruk with the sword in his chest.
Twilight quickly let the sword go, Seeing the Uruk fall down to the ground, the sword still in his chest. Twilight was horrified realizing on what she did, looking down to her hooves were she hold the sword seeing that they were covered with blood.
"I... I killed him."
/ / / / / / / / / /
Present time.
Talion and Applejack made it were Twilight was at seeing the condition she was.
"Is... Is that her blood," Applejack said horrified
"No, it belongs to an Uruk. Twilight. Twilight! We need to move."
"She's in a State of Shock," Celebrimbor said appearing. You'll need to carry her.
Talion was going to carry her but sees a group of Uruks coming there way.
"Applejack take Twilight out of here! I'll take care of the Orcs." Looking back Talion sees that the gate is closing. "You need to go now there closing the gate."
"I can't just leave y'all here against those varmints!"
"now!"
Surprised at his tone Applejack Looking at Twilight still frozen in shock, she lifted Twilight to her back and started running towards the gate.
"Here Talion, you might want to use this." Celebrimbor said giving Talion a wraith Glaive.
"When did you have this."
"It was one of my weapons, it took time but I managed to make it."
"Can't wait to try it."
Applejack made it through the closing gate, seeing Idril and her friends coming her way. Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy were going to embraced Applejack into a hug seeing Twilight on her back. But stop seeing Twilight's face and hooves covered with blood.
"We're is Talion," Idril said
"Talion staid trying to give us time escape, I tried to convince him not to but he didn't listen."
"What! Darn that Ranger. Sargeant Dagor Have the archers to provide support to the Ranger."
"Right away," Sargeant Dagor said bringing Gondorians archers. "Archers Take positions and give the ranger support."
Idril seeing the archers taking positions on top of the wall, look back at the ponies Seeing Twilight shock in fear, her friends trying to snap her out of it.
"Twilight What happened to you," Idril said concern knowing too well who's blood it belongs.
"I.. Killed. Him. I never.. killed some pony before."
"Some pony? She must mean someone. Sigh. You ponies have never killed someone before.
They all shook their heads sadly.
"Twilight you are not the only one who felt this way. Believe it or not, I was in the same position as you."
"Wha... What do you mean?" Twilight said confuse looking at her slowly, her friends confused as well.
This is not the first time Orcs attacked Minas Ithil. A few years ago when I was little my mother was making dinner with me helping her, my father was on Duty. We wanted to surprise him, but one day the Orcs attacked Minas Ithil killing everyone on site. An Orc entered in to are home braking down the door, my mother tried to protect me fighting against the Orc. But he killed her, I was shocked, tears falling in my eyes. But then I felt rage building up in my body, I saw the knife near me in the ground, I grabbed it striking him where the heart would be. When I calmed down I saw on what I did, my father came in the house seeing me kneeling in the ground. He was glad that I was safe but also sad that he didn't came home fast enough.
Looking at the ponies Idril saw that they were sad, Fluttershy crying hearing Idril's story.
When the Orcs were defeated, my father came to me seeing me in the same state as Twilight. He told me something. The same thing I'm going to tell all of you.
"And what is that?" Pinkie said, the rest of her friends even Twilight wanting to know.
Idril looks straight at Twilight. "He said Idril what you did was not wrong, by killing him you might have saved hundreds maybe thousands of lives and if you haven't, I wouldn't have you here alive."
"She is right," Idril and the ponies look to see Talion alive and inside the gate.
"Talion!" They all said happy to see him alright.
"You were defending yourself If you Hadn't killed that Uruk you wouldn't be alive. and there is no doubt your friends wouldn't be able to continue without you," Talion said looking at Twilight.
Hearing what Idril and Talion said Twilight started to feel better. "Thanks for making me feel better."
Talion and Idril nodded.
"By the way how de hay did you get inside?" Applejack said curiously.
"While I was fighting against the Uruks I received support from Gondorians archers, with there help we were able to wipe out the remaining Uruks letting me enter while it was clear.
"That's good," Idril said relieved. But as for right now I must go and report to my father.
"Your father that you told us?" Twilight said.
"Yes he is the General who is commanding the entire troops, his name is Castamir."
"Idril before you go can you do me a favor," Talion said
"What kind of favor?"
"Can you make some armor and bring some weapons and cloaks for the ponies."
The ponies were surprised and confused on why Talion ask all that.
"Mmm, I might be able to ask our blacksmith to make armor for them, But It Might take some time. I'll also be able to send someone to bring cloaks, As for weapons you can take them to the training area, they can keep any weapons that are there."
"Thanks," Talion said seeing Idril leaving to report to his father, Leaving alone with the ponies suddenly started asking questions.
"Quiet," Talion said raisin his voice for him to explain. "Do all of you remember what I Said before we went to Minas Ithil? That I wanted you all to decide if you'll be able to fight like us."
The ponies started to realize on what he was talking about, nodding their heads
"That is why I ask Idril of she could make some armor and to bring cloaks and weapons. it's time for you ponies to decide."
"Most of You ponies have fought well without killing any Uruks but for how long that will last," Celebrimbor said appearing. "There was a reason why Talion wanted Twilight to kill the Orcs back in the bridge. It was because he wanted you to have the strength to do it. you ponies never have seen death in a battle against your enemies, We don't even know how long you ponies will be here. Some of you were struggling to fight the Orcs head-on, and there won't be others to kill the Orcs for you. If it wasn't for Idril saving Fluttershy and Talion saving Rainbow Dash." Celebrimbor looking straight at Twilight. "Or Twilight lifting a sword to save her own life, half of you would be already dead. What would happen if Sauron knows your all from another world and finds a way to get to your world.
"He's right you know,"
They were all surprised to see that it was Pinkie Pie who spoked Up.
"how long will be able to fight like this? we all saw what was inside the city. three of my friends almost got killed. sooner or later I'll have to see one of my best friends die!" Pinkie Pie then started crying.
Twilight thought on what Celebrimbor and Pinkie Pie said. She imagined Sauron finding a way to get to there world, Equestria being Attacked by Orcs. the towns in ruins, the Princesses and guards Getting killed trying to stop them. Twilight stop imagining it finally accepting on what they needed to do. "Your right pinkie." Twilight said looking at her friends. "if we continue to fight the way we're doing now? we won't last long enough to go back home."
"As much as I hate saying this sugar cube your right." Applejack said. I buck them, kick rocks at them faces but they just keep coming.
"Yeah not even flying towards them wasn't enough,' Rainbow Dash said. "It took me two or three times just to knock one out."
"I dreadfully agree," Rarity said. "even if I throw them gems or take away their weapons they just start to use knives or throw small axis instead.
"But I don't know if I have the strength to do it."
They all looked at Fluttershy seeing her scared and worry.
"Then I will show you. All of you how to fight without fear and without hesitation against the Uruks." Talion said confidently.
"If you ponies choose to fight like us there will be no turning back," Celebrimbor said giving one last chance for them to reconsider.
"After what we've been through on the way to the gate? Is better for us this way." Twilight said, her friends nodding in agreement.
Very well, but first, we will need to secure the Palantir, and whatever you do don't tell anyone on how you all got here or about Shelob and the ring. if any of Sauron's armies hear about the ring we created they will go after Shelob and try to take it."
They nodded. "then let's go find general Castamir," Talion said, the ponies following him from behind.
As they walk forward, civilians and some Gondorians soldiers were looking at Talion. mostly at the ponies, who are following the Ranger in confusion. Ignoring it they Continued seeing Idril speaking to someone where the View of the city can be seen. He had a unique set of armor showing the one in charge, his hair and beard were grayish-white.
Talion and the ponies thought that this person could be Idril's father General Castamir. He looked at Idril Seeing her leave but noticed Talion and the ponies. he was confused about why there were colorful horses not to mention some of them had wings, horns, or non. But there was one that had both. he will ask about the horses later.
"A Ranger from the Black Gate? I heard you were all dead."
"You heard the truth."
"What kind of horses do you bring with you?"
Rarity was going to protest but Twilight spoke instead. "Actually were are ponies."
If colorful horses weren't surprising enough talking horses would do it. He looked at the Ranger for an explanation
Talion knew he had to explain on why rainbow color talking horses were with him. "On what I can tell you is that there my friends, and help save Gondorians soldier's life's on our way here."
"It's that so?"
"He is telling the truth. my name is Twilight Sparkle and this are my friends Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy. We have been with Talion when he found us recently."
"Talion? Is that your name?"
"It is."
"since all of you told me your names it would be polite to introduce my self, my name is Castamir and I'm the one in charge of Minas Ithil and the general of the Gondorians soldiers, and thank you for saving my men's lives."
"So you are Idril's father," Pinkie Pie said happily.
"How do you know?"
We met Idril on are way here saving one of my friend's lives. Twilight said.
"I'm glad that she was able to save one of your friends but I must be going. Talion if you've come to fight for Minas Ithil, report to Captain Baranor.
" I have not come to join your army, General. We have come here for the Palantir, and its safe keeping."
"Protect the city and the Palantir will be safe," Castamir said sternly. "However our rating parties are targeting enemy captains in the lower city.
"You want to spread terror in their ranks," Talion said
"Yes. It's about time they tasted fear." And with that Castamir left leaving Talion and the ponies.
"What now?" Twilight said Talion and her friends seeing the viewing of the city that is still being attacked
"We need to secure the Palantir now," Celebrimbor said appearing. "The city is weak and it will not hold for much longer.
"But we can not just take it," Fluttershy said.
"But there is another option."
They all look at talion. Castamir is right by protecting the city, we protect the Palantir.
"Talion is right if we can protect the city they won't be able to get the Palantir," Twilight said.
"All of you see into the wraith world and look at the city," Celebrimbor said.
They were confused on why but did it anyway, but once they did they were shocked by what they saw. On top of the tower, there was a flaming eye.
"What... Is that!" Fluttershy said shaking seeing the flaming eye looking at them.
"The tower bears his mark," Talion said angrily.
"What do you mean that it bears his mark?" Twilight said.
"There the eye of Sauron's. they give him sight on everything on what is happening." Talion said to the ponies.
And that was my Tower once. Now Sauron's corruption spreads beyond the borders of Mordor. He mocks me.
"Wait does that mean he can see on what were doing now?!" Rainbow Dash said.
"That is darn right creepy." Applejack said.
"No. Without the Palantir, it can not give him sight." Celebrimbor said, all of them stopping seeing into the wraith world.
If you ponies are serious about helping protect Minas Ithil, then it will be best of us to start your training." Talion said.
They nodded.
Good, then let's go to the training area.
To be continued.
Chapter 3: Training and past memories
Equestria: Canterlot Castle.
"Do you think she'll be ready to take this responsibility?"Princess Luna said to her sister.
Princess Celestia nodded. "We can't think another pony more Worthy, We have seen her grow throughout the years and there's no doubt that her friends will be on her side to help her."
"You may be right sister. But I feeling something is wrong, they should have been here for now?"
It is strange? knowing Twilight they should have been here.
Right after Princess Celestia said that they heard somepony enter. At first, they thought it was spike, Twilight, and her friends, But to there confusion it was just spike coming in the throne room.
"PRINCESS!!!!!"
"Spike, what happened, why are you here alone?" Celestia said concerned.
"And were is Twilight and her friends?" Luna said.
Spike able to rest and recover explained on what happened in sugarcube corner. On the letter they received, Twilight using a teleportation spell that gone wrong, her body being covered with magic and the part were Twilight and her friends disappeared into some sort of portal.
"What do you think it made Twilight's magic to act like that sister?" Luna said.
"I don't know sister it doesn't even make any sense. Twilight used a teleportation spell so it should have teleported them at least near the Castle, and if it went wrong it should have teleported them to another Place in Equestria, But the part that a portal appeared out of nowhere worries me. Luna send every guards that we have to search for Twilight and her friends, while I make a Locati-"
"Your wasting your time." Said an unknown voice interrupting Celestia. "You will not be able to find them."
Spike, Celestia, and Luna see Discord appearing in the throne room now knowing who it was.
"Discord I bet it was you who rip out that portal and took Twilight, Rarity, and the others!" Spike said angrily.
Oh please if it was me I would of send them an invite and give them a heads up. You know Fluttershy doesn't like to get startled. Now on what I was saying is that making a search party and using a Location spell will not work because I already did all that."
"What? What do you mean," Celestia said getting worried.
I felt a magical disturbance. I was going to teleport to Twilight to tell her about it, but my magic didn't take me to her. Then I tried teleporting to Fluttershy but the same thing happened. I tried teleporting to Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, And Pinkie Pie and I had the same problem. I used my magic to find them, But I didn't found them in Equestria.
"If you haven't found them with your magic, then what would that mean," Celestia said worrying.
"Spike you said that a portal appeared right when Twilight's magic was overflowing right?"
Spike nodded. "Yeah her body was being covered with magic, then a portal appeared shooting beams of magic."
Then there's no doubt that was not just a portal. It was a portal to another world.
"What?!" spike said shocked. "but I thought the mirror was the only thing that could take you to another world!"
"The mirror is just one of many," Celestia said. "Remember the Grand Galloping Gala, were Discord was going to throw Fluttershy's friend tree hugger to another dimension."
"Yeah, not one of my best moments."
"But how was that even possible?" Luna said.
"My guess is that whatever happened in that other world must have made Twilight's teleportation magic to go crazy making the portal, getting hit by those beam from the portal must of taking them to that world."
"Can't you just make the portal into that world and bring them back," Spike said hoping.
"If I could, we wouldn't have this conversation wouldn't we?"
'Then what can we do if you couldn't find them with your magic." Celestia said losing hope.
"I said that I couldn't find them anywhere in Equestria, at least not in our world." Celestia, Luna, and Spike looked at Discord. "If we combine our magic to look into the other worlds, I might be able to open a portal to were they are.
"But for how long will it take us to find them," Celestia said.
"I don't know." Discord said worry for her friends, especially her best friend Fluttershy. "But the more ponies that are great at magic the faster will be able to find them.
"Then I'll go bring Starswirl," Luna said. "There is no doubt that he will be able to help us."
"I can go to the crystal empire in a snap and bring Cadence and shining armor here."
" I will take spike back to ponyville and find starlight glimmer.
"Hey, I can bring Sunset shimmer from the mirror portal to help us."
Celestia nodded, looking at Luna, Spike, and Discord. "Tell them that is an emergency and that we need them in Canterlot immediately, and that we will explain everything when we are all here in the throne room."
They nodded. "Good then let's go." And with that, they went to bring Cadence, Shining Armor, Starlight Glimmer, and Sunset Shimmer.
"Please let them be alright." Celestia thought.
Middle-Earth: Minas Ithil training area.
"I have doubts the ponies will be able to fight with the weapons we use." Celebrimbor said.
"that is why I'm going to ask them if their guards use the same weapons or not. You we're able to make a Glaive for me to use against the Orcs, why not making weapons for ponies?" Talion said to Celebrimbor. "That is why I want them to face me, For we can know what kinds of weapons are properly for them to use.
"Twilight do your guards use any weapons we have in here?"
Twilight gave a nervous laugh at Talion. Hahaha, I actually don't have any guards.
"Wait you're a princess and you don't have any guards?"
"Eh who knows Twilight must have a reason why she doesn't have any guards." Pinkie Pie said giving Twilight a smile.
"of course I do, but we're getting out of topic, I may not have any guards but the other princesses do. They do some time have weapons but there's barely any need to use them."
"Are they the same we use?"
Twilight nodded.
"Well that's good to know." Talion said to Celebrimbor.
"Indeed."
"Alright," Talion said to the ponies. "Before I go and train you ponies, first you'll need to know the different classes Orcs and Uruks you'll be facing.
"What do you mean different kinds of classes?" Twilight said confused, her friends confused as well.
"There are five different classes that the Orcs can choose, Warriors, Archers, Defenders, Savages, and hunters."
"Savages?" Rarity said not liking the sound of that.
"Hunters?!" Fluttershy said hoping it's not what she thinks it means.
Talion nodded. "Warriors are the Orcs you ponies already faced So dealing with them should be easy for you. however, the others are the ones you'll need to stay cautious. Archers are Orcs using a crossbow and will try to kill you from a good distance so is better to kill them first if is possible. Defenders are Orcs with a Glaive and shield, their shields will block any frontal attacks you'll try to throw at them, so it's better attacking them from behind. Savages are Orcs who use dual wielding axes, if you try to attack them in the front they will try to block your attacks and try to stun you making a chance for them to strike. the best way to deal with them is by countering their attacks and strike at the right moment. And lastly the hunters, they use spears there mostly use to hunt beast, but it doesn't mean they can't kill you with it. they can throw the spears at you and can use it as a close weapon as well. So to deal with them is almost the same as dealing with the archers, but be careful when your fighting them at close. Those are the classes of Orcs you ponies will be facing.
After what they heard from talion, they were worried about the different classes of Orcs they were going to face, But glad that Talion told them on how to defeat them. But their worries were just the beginning after what Celebrimbor said when he appeared.
"But those are not the Orcs you ponies need to worry about, the ones you'll need to worry are the captains."
"Uhhh what's the difference." Rainbow Dash said confused.
"Captains are far more stronger and aggressive than any other Orcs and Uruks. They don't give them the rank of Captain to any Orc, they need to prove themselves worthy of it. And if they succeed they have the choice to choose a tribe only for captains. one out of seven, Terror, Machine, Marauder, dark, Feral, Mystic, and warmonger. Each with there own skills and abilities on which they can learn."
"And there will be sometimes more than one captain." Talion continues for Celebrimbor. "If I am unable to help, you ponies better be prepared to face either the captains or their troops.
They gulped. as if the classes weren't bad enough, hearing about the captain's made it even worse.
"Please tell us that is all." Pinkie Pie said hoping.
"As for now yes," Talion said.
"Wait are y'all telling us that there's more?!" Applejack said shocked, thinking on what could be worse than the Captains.
"It's better to explain if we ever encounter them," Celebrimbor said. But let us hope it does not come to that, as for now, it is better for Talion to start training you.
"I agree," Talion said seeing Celebrimbor disappear, Showing the ponies the weapons.
"When we start training I will see on how well you ponies will be on handling the weapons, and see how well you all be able to fight with it. After I see each one of you ponies fight I will teach each one of you on what you'll need to learn.
They nodded.
"Twilight you'll go first grab a sword and get ready to fight me."
"What!" Twilight said surprised. "isn't there another way to train without me hurting you!"
"There is, but it's better for you ponies to learn when you have an opponent who fights back. since you ponies don't have any armor I'll go easy on you, don't you worry I'll be fine."
Twilight gulped, grabbing a sword with her magic preparing to fight against Talion. she tries to calm down her nerves, but sees him running straight at her with his sword ready to strike, panicking Twilight used her sword to block it, Her friends seeing them go.
"Hey, I wasn't ready!" Twilight said blocking another strike.
"The Orcs are not going to let you be ready," Talion said throwing another attack, but gets blocked by Twilight's sword. "they will always want a way to put you on a disadvantage." Throwing another strike Talion followed up with a kick, hitting her in the chest pushing her back.
Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie gasped seeing Talion kick Twilight in the chest.
"Hey what's the big idea!" Rainbow Dash said angrily.
"She's hesitating," Talion said not taking his eyes out of Twilight.
"What.. but.. I'm Not." Twilight said trying to recover her breath from the kick.
I made my attacks easy for you to throw me out of balance leaving you an opening. But you didn't because you are afraid that you'll end up hurting me, am I wrong?"
Twilight sigh giving him a sad look. "No your right.
"I know you are afraid but you'll need to control your emotions you won't be capable of protecting your friends," Talion looks back to her friends. "the same I'm telling to you."
"He's right, if I don't take this seriously I will never forgive my self if something happens to my friends." closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, Twilight took a fighting stance her sword levitating on her side, her face determined. "Alright, Talion this time I will not hesitate."
"Then show me."
Not wasting any time Talion run straight at Twilight ready to attack her again. But to his surprise, Twilight runs straight at him hitting his sword. But Twilight didn't stop there, after stopping his attack she swings down her sword at Talion. Seeing this Talion blocks the incoming attack, but sees more coming, blocking the first attack to his left, and the second to his right he pushes her sword away striking back, but blocks his two incoming attacks. Twilight Seeing a third attack coming she jumps out of the way and used her wings as a boost to attack him, But Talion jumps out of the way. getting on his feet he swings his sword, Twilight doing the same grabbing the handle striking down, making both swords clash at each other.
"Glad your not holding back," Talion said giving a smirk trying to throw Twilight out of balance.
"How am I doing?" Twilight said trying to throw Talion out of balance as well.
Not saying anything he kicked her hind legs making her drop down to the floor, pointing his sword at her neck. "I think your doing quite well." Moving his sword away Talion gave her a hand Twilight accepting it helping her get up on her hooves. " using your wings for you to attack me faster was unexpected, you might want to make moves like that.
"You really think so?"
Talion nodded. "With more practice, you might become even better, for now, go take a break. I know it was short but I'll need to train your friends as well."
Twilight nodded.
"I'm impressed. how she dodged, how she fought, she almost looked like she was actually holding the sword." Talion said to Celebrimbor.
Yes, I am also impressed, she seems capable enough seeing on how she fought. her magic gave her the advantage to fight well with the sword, But like every magic, it also haves there limits until it can be used again. if Twilight uses her magic too much on different occasions? there will be no doubt that she'll be unable to use the sword."
"You may be right on that."
"But I'll might be able to make a sword that will not deplete her magic. What I'm curious about is how her friends will do.
"That... Was... Awesome!!" Rainbow Dash said.
"Might I say, darling, where did you learn to fight like that?" Rarity said impressed
"Twilight blushed nervously, putting one of her hooves behind her head. "He... He... It was actually almost like Shining armor's training wen I was a little younger.
"Wait you done this before with your brother?" Talion said raising an eyebrow.
Twilight turned around at Talion answering his question. Not exactly, before my brother became a captain and was a guard he wanted me to learn to defend my self in case any threats ever happened, so he trained me using our magic against each other.
"Captain, you say? Then your brother must of train you well seeing on how you were fighting."
"Thanks," Twilight said giving him a smile.
Talion nodded calling out the next pony. "Rainbow Dash your up next!"
"Alright!" Rainbow Dash said, heading to grab a sword, holding the handle with her mouth.
Talion was confused but knew he must have seen this coming. "Wouldn't holding it with your teeth hurt" She tried to respond but couldn't hear her well with the sword on her mouth. "Can you repeat that."
"she's trying to say no."Talion looked at Applejack who spoked up. "We sometimes use are teeth to grab different things so don't worry it doesn't hurt us.
looking back at Rainbow he prepared his self to face her to see how well she'll do, But he wasn't prepared for what came next. Moving Fast like the speed of a Nazgûl, Talion moved out of the way avoiding Rainbow's attack, then dodging the second attack, seeing her flying on top of him.
"here she comes!" Celebrimbor said to Talion
Seeing her coming down, Talion prepared his self for the attack. Able to block her attack, he gave her a hit on her nose with the handle of his sword making her drop her weapon.
"Ow! That hurt!" Rainbow Dash said rubbing her nose.
"Then you better get used to it, your really fast but that doesn't mean you can't get hit. let us stop training for now.
"What! But I just started."
"Rainbow Dash I did the same with Twilight so don't complain."
Seeing her grumbling moving back to her friends, Talion spoked to Celebrimbor. "the sword didn't help her a lot even though she was able to hold it, she was only able to attack one side making her moves easy to predict."
"I agree, even with her impressive speed it took one hit to make her drop her weapon, if the others have the same problem they will not last."
Let us hope we find a way after I'm done training them."
"Applejack it's your turn."
"Ready to train with y'all sugar cube." Applejack said grabbing a sword-like Rainbow Dash did.
Taking positions Talion prepared himself on what kind of surprises Applejack will bring. Applejack started running straight at Talion ready to strike but was blocked by his sword. Not stopping there she continued to strike, but each time she did her attacks kept being blocked. Having enough Talion kicked Applejack to the chest making her step back. Applejack almost drops her sword from the kick she received.
"You're relying too much on the sword, remember that you can use your hooves to leave you an opening.
"Gosh darn it, he's right, I have been so focused on using the sword that I forgot that I can use my hooves as well." getting out of her thoughts Applejack sees Talion sword coming her way, taking Talion's advice she jumps out of the way trying one last time. Seeing him blocking the attack as she predicted, she spun around kicking him with her hind legs throwing Talion to the ground by a good distance.
"Looks like Applejack took your advice," Celebrimbor said.
"ugh... It felt like I been hit by a Graug." Talion said mumbling.
"Are you alright," Fluttershy said worry.
"Yeah I'm alright," Talion said getting up. "Nice work Applejack you gave me quite a kick.
"Heh heh, now we're even for that kick that you gave me," Applejack said.
"Sorry about that, but for now go have a rest We will train more later.
"Thank y'all Talion."
"She's far more stronger than Twilight and Rainbow Dash." Talion said to Celebrimbor.
Yes, she may even have the strength to break through the Orcs shields.
"seeing on how far she had thrown me, you may be right."
"Pinkie Pie it's your turn, show me what you got."
"Yay, don't worry Talion I won't let you down." Pinkie Pie said bouncing happily along with her poofy Mane, grabbing a sword.
"Are you ready Pinkie Pie," Talion said to the pink pony.
Pinkie Pie nodded.
"Then let us begin." But was interrupted by Applejack.
"Uuuhhh Talion before y'all star fighting with pinkie there something you might want to know about her."
"What do you mean." But when he looked back at Pinkie Pie she was smiling holding a weird contraction with two Wheels. Pulling the canons rope, a large amount of confetti came out of Pinkie's party Canon covering Talion's face.
"What is this?" Talion said Spitting the confetti out of his mouth and getting it out of his face. Wen he was able to see, he saw piles of confetti around him.
"It's confetti darling," Rarity said. "Pinkie can sometimes be unpredictable."
"Confetti?" Talion said confused looking at her friends wanting to ask about it but was interrupted by Celebrimbor.
"Talion, I don't see Pinkie Pie anywhere."
Looking back Celebrimbor was right, Pinkie was nowhere to be seen. "Where is she?" Talion said looking around, but didn't notice a piece of pink hair in the confetti moving closer to him.
Talion, feeling something was behind him spun around blocking the attack from pinkie Poppin out from the pile of confetti. Seeing her getting in another pile of confetti Talion kick's it, but to his surprise, she wasn't there.
Yoo-hoo, I'm over here," Pinkie Pie said with a singing tone.
"What!" Talion said surprised.
"How did she got over there?" Celebrimbor said surprise as well.
"I was going to ask you the same question."
Talion Runs towards were Pinkie Pie is, seeing her hiding back in the confetti. Talion kicks the pile of confetti only to hit nothing again, seeing her coming out from another pile from behind. Blocking the attack then avoiding one of Pinkie's hooves, Talion tries to counter-attack but Pinkie jumps out of the way hiding again in the pile of confetti.
Looking at the three remaining piles he sees pinkie Poppin to one pile to another, stops not knowing on which one she is in.
"Enough of this," Talion said irritated.
Seeing into the wraith world he sees pinkie waving at him to his confusion. Seeing her getting out of the pile she attacks. getting out of the way Talion had seen enough from the pink mare.
"Were done training Pinkie Pie."
Okie Dokie Loki." She said jumping up and down back to her friends.
"Before I call in the next pony I want to know on what just happened," Talion said looking at the ponies for answers.
"We tried to warn you," Fluttershy said.
"Also it looks like Pinkie finish cleaning all the confetti she threw," Rarity said, everyone, seeing that Rarity was right.
"What?" Talion said not believing it, "Pinkie how did you clean this so fast.
Pinkie Pie just shrugs.
"Talion it Is better for you to not make sense about Pinkie, believe me, I tried," Twilight said remembering on all the pain she has been through.
Talion sigh on what he heard, unable to figure out on what happened.
"I suggest we take Twilight's advice." Celebrimbor said.
"After what we have witnessed? I rather take her advice instead of making sense on Pinkie."
"Your up next Rarity hope you are ready," Talion said.
Nodding, Rarity went were the weapons were at, but instead a sword she grabbed a Glaive instead with her magic.
"This should be interesting," Celebrimbor said."
"Before we start I want to ask you something, why did you choose a Glaive instead of a sword, "Talion said curiously.
"I choose this weapon because I might fight better with it, instead of the sword."
Talion nodded understanding why.
"also because it might give me a better chance not to get myself too filthy while I'm at it." Rarity said giving him a sheepish smile.
Talion raised an eyebrow looking at her friends for an explanation.
"gosh darn it Rarity," Applejack said mumbling.
Rainbow Dash face hoof.
Fluttershy and Pinkie just shook their heads.
Twilight gave him a nervous smile. "Heh heh, You see Talion, Rarity doesn't like to get her self dirty a lot.
Talion started sighing, rubbing his forehead on what he heard. "Let's just get this over with, get yourself ready."
Nodding, Rarity prepared her self seeing Talion Coming her way ready to strike. Blocking the attack Rarity strikes back Attacking forward. Seeing this coming Talion Dodge it, but sees another attack coming to the side. rolling out of the way he attacks back but Rarity jumps out of the way swinging her Glaive to the side but Talion rolls out of the way Again. He knew compared to the sword the Glaive has more range making it harder to attack her. But compared to the sword it makes her attacks slower to the sides giving him a chance to avoid, but fast attacking by the front. but she wasn't the only one with a Glaive weapon.
Seeing another strike coming Talion pulled out his wraith Glaive striking the incoming attack, hitting her with the grip of the Glaive to her front left hoof making her yelp. Then he spun around stoping his wraith Glaive blade beside her neck with every ponies shock.
"It looks like you were right about The Glaive, but your not the only one who has one. I'm going to tell you this just once, Your appearance won't even matter once you are dead." Talion Moved the Glaive's blade out of Rarity's neck seeing her rubbing her hoof where he hit her. "were done training for now." Talion saw her moving were her friends are at.
"How did you do that," Twilight said pointing at the wraith Glaive still shocked On what she saw.
"It's not magic if that's what you all think," Talion said making the wraith Glaive disappear. "it comes for being half wraith.
"That's so awesome," Rainbow Dash said smiling.
But Talion didn't take it as a compliment remembering on the day he died, and got angry at Rainbow Dash. "If you think that's a good thing then let me tell you this, it isn't!"
They were surprised at his sudden change of motion seeing him angry, Twilight thought she saw pain in his eyes but was suddenly gone.
Calm yourself Talion," Celebrimbor said trying to calm him down. "I know what your thinking and they didn't mean to bring unpleasant memories. but you know they don't know anything about us."
"your right,"Talion sigh calming down his anger. "Sorry... Just... Forget on what happened ok."
They looked at each other worry and confused about what just happened, looking back at Talion they nodded to him. They wanted to know why he got mad on Rainbow's compliment but didn't. Whatever made him angry it must have been something from his past that they didn't know of.
"Thanks, now Fluttershy you are the last pony left, get your self a weapon."
"Oh dear," Fluttershy said getting worried.
"Talion, Darling please go easy on Fluttershy." Rarity said worry about her.
"Don't worry I will, now choose a weapon.
Fluttershy tried using the sword letting her attack first, but wen Talion attacked at her weapon he was able to get rid of it easily, even though he didn't hit it that hard.
"Sorry Talion," Fluttershy said apologizing,"
"Don't worry about it," Talion said. But I don't think the sword will be fitting for you. Try using the Glaive instead.
While Fluttershy went to grab the Glaive to see she would do better with it, Talion was called by a Gondorian soldier.
"Ranger, may I speak with you for a moment."
"Fluttershy go ahead and practice while I'm gone," Talion looks to her friends. "I'll be back in a moment I won't take long."
The ponies nodded. Will keep an eye on Fluttershy so she doesn't hurt her self.
Nodding, he headed were the Gondorian soldier was waiting.
Ranger, I brought you the cloaks that you ask for, however the armors that you requested from Captain Idril are half finish.
"Thanks," Talion said grabbing the cloaks. "but when there finish do not bring anything until I see them for my self.
The soldier nodded. "Understood." But before the soldier went on his way he wanted to ask something.
"How are they doing?" The soldier said.
I started training them an to my surprise they are doing pretty well, but for the last pony." Both of them Looking back at Fluttershy dropping the Glaive. She Isn't doing pretty well.
"Then it might be a good thing I brought this."
Looking down on what the Gondorian soldier was holding Talion was surprised at what he saw. "Where did you get this."
"Took it from a dead captain, thought that it could help.
"These are claws from the Feral Tribes," Celebrimbor said to Talion."
"Thanks, I got the feeling that you just solved our problem, this claws might help her."
"Your welcome I'll be on my way now." With that, the soldier left leaving Talion behind.
"Let us hope that Fluttershy can use this," Talion thought seeing the Gondorian soldier leave.
"Talion?" Talion looked to see Twilight walking towards him.
"What is it Twilight?"
"Fluttershy isn't doing so good," Twilight said worry for her friend. "believe me she's trying her best but she isn't a fighter."
"Not all of us are fighters Twilight, it takes time and practice, That is why I'm training you and your friends. here take the cloaks you'll put them on after you ponies have your armor on. And don't worry about Fluttershy I got something that might help her."
Nodding Twilight took the cloaks with her magic, both heading were Fluttershy and her friends were at.
"Fluttershy." Startled hearing her name Fluttershy drop the Glaive she was holding looking back to see Talion.
"Oh, I'm really sorry Talion," Fluttershy said giving him a sad look. "I'm really trying but I'm not doing well."
"I know, Twilight told me about it."
"She did?" Fluttershy said getting worried.
Talion nodded kneeling down. "I know your trying your best and that's good, but you will not be doing any good with the Glaive nor the sword.
Fluttershy looked on the ground Satin knowing he was right. Rainbow Dash was going to retort for making her childhood friend feel bad, but was stopped by Twilight putting a hoof on her mouth shaking her head. She was going to ask why but stop on what he said.
"That is why I think this will help you better."
Fluttershy Looked up to see that Talion was giving her something.
"What are these?" Fluttershy said grabbing the two weird weapons.
"Sometimes I wonder my self, how can they grab things with there hooves. Talion thought.
"their claws from the Feral tribe," Celebrimbor said appearing. "They were given to us by the Gondorian soldier that came here."
"Cool," Rainbow Dash said
"Ooh, ooh, try them, try them," Pinkie Pie said happily.
"Ugh Twilight, do y'all think Fluttershy will be alright on using those claws." Applejack said worried, lowering her voice for that Fluttershy doesn't hear them.
making her point Fluttershy startled herself seeing the two blades coming out of one of the claw.
"I'm worried about her as well but we need to believe in Fluttershy and on Talion."
As Fluttershy finished putting the claws on both her front hooves, Celebrimbor disappeared letting Talion and Fluttershy start training.
"Ok I think I'm ready," Fluttershy said ready to start training. even though she's able to use the claws she's still worried about how she'll do.
Since you'll need to practice with the claws I will not be attacking you as I did with your friends since that didn't go well, now come at me.
Gulping Fluttershy did what Talion said, running towards him Fluttershy closed her eyes striking with one of her claws. Opening her eyes she saw That she missed, seeing Talion to her right.
That was good, but you need to keep your eyes open.
"I'm sorry," Fluttershy said sadly
I know that you're afraid, but closing your eyes will not help you. remember that Your enemy will not stay still for you to attack him, and I doubt that you don't want to hit your friends by accident do you?"
"What no!" Fluttershy said shocked.
Then let's try this again, this time without closing your eyes.
Minutes passed for both Fluttershy and Talion training. At first Applejack, Rarity and Twilight were worried about how well Fluttershy would do, but seeing her getting better on using the claws, their worries were washed away.
"Your getting better at this," Talion said blocking both of Fluttershy's claws. Pushing her back Fluttershy used her wings to fly straight at Talion with both claws ready to strike. But Talion rolled out of the way seeing her land right where he was, her face determined.
But Fluttershy got confused seeing Talion putting his sword to his back.
"We are done training," Talion said.
"Oh dear did I do something wrong? I'm sorry if I did," Fluttershy said getting worried.
"On the contrary," Talion said giving her a smile. You did well.
Fluttershy smiled happily hearing that she did Great on her training
But remember I went easy on you, this was a one time. The next time we train I will not go easy on you.
Fluttershy nodded Seeing her friends standing beside her.
"Fluttershy skills have improved," Celebrimbor said to Talion. "the claws have helped her move and fight better, This just gave me a solution to our problem, but we will need the claws back."
"That's good to hear, then let's go make them their weapons."
looking at the ponies Talion spoke up. "You ponies still have a lot to learn, But our training will have to wait.
"What, why?" Rainbow Dash said.
I need to check on the armors that I ask for you ponies, I will also need to borrow the claws for a while.
For what do y'all need the claws for?" Applejack said, seeing Fluttershy giving him the claws.
"You'll know when I come back." But before Talion could take a step he heard something rumbling, looking where the sound came from, he saw it was Pinkie Pie's stomach.
"Hehe, looks like my stomach is pretty hungry." Pinkie Pie said rubbing her tummy.
"Your telling me," Rarity said getting hungry as well. "it's been hours ever since we got here, we haven't gotten anything to eat."
"Don't worry I'll go tell someone to bring you some food," Talion said. "by the way you ponies can eat hay right?
"Yes of course," Twilight said. "We can also eat apples, carrots, bread, and other stuff."
"Good to know."
Talion saw that the armors were done, also seeing armor shoes for the ponies to wear. he looked back to the blacksmith and thank him.
"Thanks for making the armors, it looks like you needed to be a little creative to make them."
The blacksmith named Garon nodded. "We had to change the designs sins they are more different than the ones we know, it took a while but we finally managed. At first, I thought it was a joke from Captain Idril, telling me she wanted armors for six talking ponies. but when my niece came along telling me she wanted me to make a present for one of those ponies friends of yours, I had to come out to see it for my self, and men they weren't joking."
"Your niece wanted you to make a present for one of them?"
"Garon nodded. "Yes, my brother told her it was because of a purple wing pony with a horn that he was still alive.
"no wonder she wants to give her a present. Can I ask you a favor."
"And what favor is that?"
"I want to make something for the ponies in private."
"Are you a blacksmith as well?"
"You could say that."
Looking at Talion he couldn't resist but to give him a laugh. "Haha, sure why not, you were training them so you know what weapons are best suited for them."
"So you know?"
Garon nodded. "I had a feeling, seeing that you were training those ponies that they might have some problems with our weaponry. Thought that you would come here to ask us to make them something that could help them, but I didn't expect you were going to do it."
Thanks, while I start making their weapons, can you take the armors to the ponies.
"Sure, I'll bring some of my workers to help me take them."
"Thanks, but do not tell them about the weapons there's a reason why I'm not telling them. Right now they might be eating so tell them to put them on when they're done.
Nodding, Garon, and some of his workers took the armors to the ponies, leaving Talion alone.
"for what do you needed the claws?," Talion said to Celebrimbor.
"I needed them to know how they work, seeing on how well the claws helped Fluttershy greatly. If I could make a weapon similar to the claws it will help Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack skills improve. let us begin."
The ponies have been enjoying there hey and fruits ever since Talion has asked someone to bring them, and starting having a conversation with one another.
"What do you all think Talion could be doing?" Twilight said to her friends, finishing eating the hay on her plate.
"What exactly do you mean?" Rarity said confused.
"Didn't you hear what Talion said?" Rainbow Dash said to Twilight. "He went to check on our armors, I can't possibly wait for Talion to come back, I want a rematch against him, my training barely even started and I got beaten very easily."
"Rainbow Dash she isn't talking about the armors," Applejack said rolling her eyes. "I think she's talking about the claws, like why would Talion needed them for?"
"Exactly," Twilight said. "I've been trying to think on what Talion would need them for? but I got nothing."
"Ooh, maybe he needs them to see on how to make something that could help us fight better against the Orcs, and making some crazy enchantments on the weapons that Twilight and Rarity were using." Pinkie Pie said.
All of them were staring at Pinkie like she said something really smart or really crazy.
Twilight was going to speak but felt something or someone pulling out her Maine.
Looking at her side Twilight and her friends saw a little girl with a dark Maine with a dress, both hands behind her back.
"Oh hello little one, what is your name?" Twilight asks the little girl.
"Se-Serra," The little girl said shyly.
"Good to met you Serra," Twilight said giving her a warm smile. "this are my friends Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy." Each of them waving or saying hi to her.
"And my name is Twilight Sparkle, by the way, are you doing here?" Twilight didn't receive a response from the little girl. Instead, she revealed behind her back a silver tiara, but didn't have anything in it except to Twilight and her friends shock an image of her cutie mark in the center.
"This is for you," the little girl said giving the tiara to Twilight.
"For me?" Twilight said still shocked, grabbing the tiara from the girl's hands.
The girl nodded giving her a small smile. "My uncle is a blacksmith and the one in charge, I ask my uncle if he could make a tiara with the Image that you have in your flank.
But why?" Twilight said confused asking her self on why would she take so much trouble to give her this.
"It's a thank you, for saving my father."
"your father?"
"Herion, also known as Sargeant Herion.
"Your Sargeant Herion's daughter?!" The ponies said, shocked that she was the daughter of Sargeant Herion. They may haven't known Sargeant Herion for that long after they battled there way here, but it was still a shock for them.
The girl nodded. "I was so happy to see he came back, but he told me that it was thanks to a purple wing pony with a horn that he was even still alive. When I first saw you and the rest of you talking to a soldier, I ran telling my uncle if he could make a present for you as a thank you.
The girl bowed Down at Twilight. So thank you, thank you for saving him.
Wen she stopped bowing they saw that tears were falling from her eyes, still smiling.
"I need to go my mother might be wondering where I'm at," the girl started leaving but stop waving at them. "bye and thanks again."
As they saw her leave, Twilight looked down at her hooves holding the tiara that the girl gave her, mix feelings going through her on what she heard. "What would have happened if we were never brought to this world, would her father still be alive? Or he would have died in the middle city," imagining the little girl and her mother devastated hearing that his father died in battle.
She felt something on her cheek, Getting out of her thoughts Twilight lifted one of her hooves to clean it off. Seeing on what it was, she saw that they were tears falling from her eyes. Looking at her friends she saw that they were almost at the same state as her, Seeing Applejack pulling down her hat hiding the pain from her face, knowing the kind of pain the little girl would have felt on losing someone she cared.
"Girls."
They all looked at Twilight.
"wen we start training again, we need to show Talion that we are ready to help protect Minas Ithil, not only because this could be our only chance to go back home, but to help them protect there home and the ones they care.
"Twilight is right," Applejack said. If he doesn't see us that we're ready, we won't be able to help them fight against those damn Orcs.
"Then let's train hard and do the best we can, once Talion comes back." Rainbow Dash said.
"I like you ponies spirits."
Hearing an unrecognized voice the ponies look to see six men each one of them holding an armor.
"The armors," the ponies said.
"Leave the stuff here boys and go back to work."
Complying they left the ponies armors, heading back to there work.
"Who are you?" Twilight said to the men.
My name is Garon, a blacksmith also the one in charge, Talion send me to bring you the armors that my men and I left here.
"Talion sent you?" Applejack said.
"He did."
"Wait, so your the uncle who made the present for the little girl so she could give it for Twilight." Rarity said Surprised.
Garon nodded. Heh heh yes, hearing that you all know about it, it looks like that my niece Serra already gave it to her." Seeing the Tiara that the pony known as Twilight was holding.
Oh yes, I want to thank you for making this for me, I wanted to thank your niece as well but didn't had the chance when she left.
"Don't need to thank me that was my niece's idea," Garon said giving them a smile. "in fact, I should be thanking you and your friends for saving my brother."
"You don't need to thank us," Twilight said. But if Talion sent you and the others to bring us the armors, do you know when will he come back?"
Garon shook his head. "Sorry but I don't know."
The ponies sigh disappointed, hoping that Garon would know when Talion would come back.
But Garon knew what was on their mines and spoke up. "I know why you ponies ask me if I knew, herd your conversation."
They froze that he heard their conversation, hoping that he doesn't know that there from another world.
"How much did you hear," Rarity said nervously.
"Enough to hear that this is your only chance to go back home and wanting to help us protect our own. I admired that and where ever your home is I wish you the best of luck for you ponies to return."
They mentally sigh in relief that he didn't discover that they are from another world, but also grateful that Garon is wishing them luck for them to return home. But got confused about what Garon told them next.
"But do not make promises you cannot keep."
Twilight was going to ask on what he meant but Fluttershy beat her to it. "What do you mean?"
Minas Ithil is still standing but we don't know if we will win this war, there could even be a chance that they could break through on there next assault.
"But you all must have an Escape Plan in case they brake through the gate right?" Pinkie Pie said giving him a nervous smile, but her smile fell seeing Garon shaking his head.
"I honestly don't know."
"But-but what will happen to everyone that are being protected inside the gate!" Rarity said shocked.
"What will happen to your niece," Fluttershy said shock as well.
Garon sigh. "sometimes is better not to tell them so they can enjoy on what they have left, instead of waiting to be killed or enslaved." His face got determined. "But we will not let them win. I'll need to go back to work good luck on your training when Talion comes back."
Garon started leaving, but stop telling them something.
"One last thing," Garon looks back to the ponies. "Finish eating before you start training, you'll need it. there's no telling when you'll have another chance.
Finishing on what he wanted to say, he left heading back to work.
They stood there for a while thinking about everything they heard. Garon was right that Minas Ithil has a chance to fall, but that gave them the more reason to help them.
They didn't want to Imagine on what would happen to the people that are being protected here, Seeing on what those Orcs are capable of.
Especially Twilight, not wanting to imagine on what would happen to that little girl that gave her the tiara.
Come on y'all let's finish eating and put our armors on, for we can be ready for when Talion comes back. Applejack said.
Twilight getting out of her thoughts sees that her friends were heading back. Putting on the tiara that the girl gave her she did the same hoping on whatever Talion is doing will finish it soon.
"This is the last one," Celebrimbor said, finishing the last weapons.
"Let us hope that this will help them well," Talion said grabbing and inspecting one of the craft weapons, but heard someone coming in looking to see That it was Garon.
"Sorry to barge in Ranger but I was wondering on how are the weapons going."
"Just finished making the last one." Showing him the weapons he finish making. "What about the ponies how are they doing?"
They're doing fine for now but they were asking on when you'll be back. They really want to help us save Minas Ithil.
Then that makes seven of us, I'm done making the weapons but I won't be able to carry them all.
Don't worry I'll help you out, and may I say they look kind of different than the others. I'll put them on there sheath and carry the sword and the Glaive.
Then I'll carry the rest, let's head out.
As the ponies finish eating they started heading were there armors and cloaks were at. They started putting on the armors first, then putting the dark gray cloaks on top of there armor tying it, leaving their hoods down, lastly putting on the armor shoes.
"Hey does anypony think that these armors almost looks like armors from the royal guards?" Pinkie Pie said looking on her self then to her friends.
"ugh your kind of right," Rainbow Dash said looking at her friends than to her self. "But what does it matter, what matters is when Talion will come back?"
"Rainbow, whatever Talion is doing must be important if his taking so long to come back, for now we need to wait," Twilight said to her friends.
They stood there for a while waiting for Talion to return. As they weighted, they saw Talion coming back holding something on his hands, along with Garon on his side holding a Glaive and a sword.
"Finally you came back, what took you so long?" Rainbow Dash said to Talion.
"And Garon what are you doing here? You said that you were heading back to your work." Rarity said wondering why he came with Talion.
"I am helping him bringing this," Garon said showing them the sword and Glaive on his hands putting them in the ground.
"I'll be heading back now Talion, hope that these weapons will help them." And with that Garon left, leaving the ponies with questions on what he said.
"Weapons? What's he talking about?" Twilight said confused.
"he's talking about this," Talion said, showing them the new weapons putting them on the ground were Garon left the Glaive and sword. Looking at the ponies he notices the tiara Twilight was wearing.
"So, that's the present that Garon's niece gave you?"
Twilight nodded.
"Where did you get these weapons?" Applejack said looking at the new unrecognized weapons.
"We made them," Celebrimbor said appearing. you ponies perform well on your training, but there were also some problems. Talion and I tried to figure out on how we could help you, But after we saw on how well Fluttershy was fighting against Talion with the claws, it gave me an idea on making these blades that can be hidden just like the claws."
"Fluttershy, since you have been using the claws well, there will be no need for you to change weapons. Unfortunately, we needed to dismantle the claws to see how they worked, so we made you new ones for you to use." Talion said giving her the new claws.
Grabbing the new claws, Fluttershy saw that they were almost the same as the claws she was using but different. putting on the new claws to her front hooves she thank Talion and Celebrimbor.
"Rainbow Dash you'll be taking two blades while Applejack and Pinkie Pie take one."
"Awesome," Rainbow Dash said.
Wait why does Rainbow Dash get two blades while pinkie and I get one?" Applejack said confused.
"It is because Rainbow Dash has an immense speed, with it she'll be able to attack the Orcs faster with two blades instead of one," Celebrimbor said. "The reason I maid one for the two of you is because the Orcs have different kinds of weaponry that we don't have, some that you ponies might be able to use, as for now this is all Talion and I can do for you.
"Then why did you made a Glaive and a sword for me and Rarity?" Twilight said confused. "we could have used the ones in the training area."
"Yes, you and Rarity could have used those weapons, but it was also part of another problem," Talion said.
"And what problem was that?" Rarity said wondering why using those weapons was a problem.
"The two of you need to use magic on your weapons so that you can fight against the Orcs," Celebrimbor said. "but like any other your magic it has limits. If you use too much of your magic on different occasions it will greatly deplete your magic making it harder for you to even lift your weapons. That is why we made them and enchanted these so that you'll be able to use it no matter how low on magic you are."
Rarity tying on the sheath with the Glaive inside on her back and Twilight doing the same putting on her side, they pull out there weapons seeing that there different from the others and that Celebrimbor was right.
"This is amazing," Rarity said impressed. "it's like I'm not using my magic at all."
"I need to agree with you Rarity, I don't even feel that my magic is even depleting by using my levitation spell," Twilight said impress as well.
Seeing that Twilight and Rarity put away their weapons Celebrimbor spoke. "Now that you ponies are properly equipped it might be time for Talion to start training you again.
They nodded in agreement.
We ain't have nothing else to do so why not start training," Applejack said.
"Yeah, the sooner we start the better," Rainbow Dash said eagerly.
"Were ready whenever you are Talion," Twilight said.
Looking at each other Talion and Celebrimbor nodded, Celebrimbor disappearing leaving Talion to start training them again. "Very well, then let us begin."
Hours have passed since Talion and The ponies started training. Talion finishing Training with Twilight sees her heading were her friends were at. Looking up in the sky, he sees that the sun is halfway from sitting down. Thinking on how long they must of train, Talion has been impressed on how much each one of them has progressed.
"The ponies have greatly improved on there training," Celebrimbor said to Talion.
"Yes they have, it brings back memories when I was training my own son, remembering how he wanted to become a soldier." Talion said sadden, starting remembering on what happened that day, but this was not unnoticed.
in the corner of Twilight's eyes she notices that something was wrong with Talion, Her friends wondering on what Twilight was looking sees that Talion was in sorrow not knowing why.
"Talion are you alright?" Twilight said concern about him.
Getting out of his thoughts Talion looks to see that the ponies were worried about him.
"It's nothing," Talion said trying to ashore them, but they didn't buy it.
"Sugar cube I can tell a lie when I see it, and Talion I know y'all lying, so please tell us what's wrong?" Applejack said worriedly.
Talion sigh."maybe we should tell them about our past, on what happened to us."
"Your maybe right," Celebrimbor said. We should also let them know on why we created the ring in the first place."
It's alright if you don't want to tell us if it's personal," Fluttershy said.
"No, it's alright. the thing is I was remembering about my family.
"Your family?" Twilight Said worried
Talion nodded. I had a family once. A wife. And a son. It was that day when the black gate was being attacked, we were being overwhelmed so I tried to escape with my family. But we were captured, killing my family in front of me than killing me.
They were Horrified on what they heard, to see your family be killed right in front of he's eyes must of been devastated.
"That is how Talion and I first met." The ponies look to see Celebrimbor appearing. "I am the reason why he is still alive. I bounded my self into Talion's body helping him to come back to life as a half Wraith. I gave him my wraith abilities that you ponies saw on our way here and on training, as long as I'm bounded with Talion no matter how he dies he will always come back from the dead. That is how we were able to kill the ones who killed Talion's family, three of them known as the black Captains the highest-ranking members of Sauron's forces. Each one represented a side of Sauron. But Sauron is the reason for what he did to us."
"Us? Do you mean." Twilight saw Celebrimbor nodding.
"My family was killed by Sauron himself. He disguised himself as a Lord of gifts, deceiving me on making the Rings of Power. three for the Elves, seven for the Dwarves, and nine for men. Not knowing his true intentions he created the one ring. One Ring to Rule them all."
"Sauron lost the one ring, we crafted the Ring that accidentally brought you ponies here, so that we could defeat Sauron once and for all."
"So that's why you were mad at Rainbow Dash, it was because she reminded you of your family," Twilight said sadly.
"Talion, I'm very sorry I didn't know." Rainbow Dash said Sadly. "If I knew I would have been more careful about what I said."
"I know you didn't mean it, that's why we're telling you this, on why we created the ring in the first place. Talion saw that they were trying to hold on there tears but fail.
"I know that you ponies fill pity on what happened to us in the past, but you ponies will need to focus," Celebrimbor said. "You ponies have shown great progress on your training so it might be time for us to head out."
"He's right if we want to protect Minas Ithil well need to go now."
Cleaning out there tears they nodded. "Alright, where are we heading," Twilight said to Celebrimbor.
"To the tower, were the flaming eye lies."
Seeing the gate close behind them the ponies were finally able to help Talion and the Gondorians. They saw the dead bodies of the Orcs and Gondorians, saddened that these soldiers didn't make it.
Alright lets us head to the Tower, it shouldn't be far from here," Talion said to the ponies.
They nodded letting Talion leading the way.
As they were on there way to the Tower the ponies were confused about why they didn't run into any Orcs. "Talion don't you think we should have run into any Orcs by now?" Twilight said.
"The Scouts must have cleared this area on their way," Talion said to the ponies. "don't leave your guard down, it may be clear for now, but they could be others Orcs coming this way." continuing walking they arrived at the Tower.
"Ok," Talion said looking at the ponies. I will be climbing the Tower, You ponies will need to wait here, make sure no Orcs are around." Seeing them nodding, Talion started climbing.
The ponies saw Talion climbing his way up to the Tower, not wanting to get distracted they waited, making sure that no Orcs are near. They knew that the Gondorians that were outside the gate were still fighting but to see non of them put them on edge. Twilight seeing into the Wraith world sees the flaming eye on top of the tower, but she starts noticing that the flames started changing. "Girls something is happening on top of the tower, look into the wraith world."
Doing on what Twilight said they see that she was right, the flaming eye flames were changing color to orange to blue.
"What just happened," Fluttershy said concern.
"I don't know sugar cube," Applejack said concern as well. "but whatever Talion and Celebrimbor are doing, let us hope it is good."
"Wait I think I see him," Twilight said starting to panic, seeing Talion falling. But lands right in front of them unharmed.
"Oh, I literally forgot about that," Twilight said mumbling face hoofing, forgetting that Talion cannot get hurt by falling in high places.
"What did you do?" Rarity said to Talion, the rest wondering as well on what happened on top of the Tower.
"We purify a crystal named the Haedir that Sauron created giving us sight on the city. Without it, he won't be able to see in Minas Ithil." Celebrimbor said appearing.
" it's that why the giant flaming eye change color?" Pinkie Pie said.
"Yes and it looks like Celebrimbor found something at the far edge of the middle city, at the other side of the wall," Talion said.
"Do you know the way?" Twilight said.
Talion and Celebrimbor nodded.
"We know the way," Celebrimbor said. "just go follow Talion and he will lead you all to the right track."
As Talion led the way on whatever Talion and Celebrimbor saw, they started hearing a commotion on their way. the ponies not wanting to waste time ran, leaving Talion behind. "There heading were the commotion is at." Celebrimbor said to Talion.
"I know," Talion said starting running, catching up to the ponies. "whatever is happening up ahead, they really want to help out."
Seeing an exit to the other side of the wall where they hear the commotion, they saw five Gondorians soldiers one of them killing the last remaining Orc.
"Few glad to see that they are alright," Pinkie Pie said to her friends happy to see the Gondorians are fine.
"Glad to see you soldiers were able to handle them," Talion said.
"Thanks for your concerns and it's a good thing that your here two Ranger," A Gondorian soldier with a Glaive and shield said. "some of our scouts heard that an Orc Captain is looking for you, we were told that if we ever encounter you, to warn you about it."
"What's the Captain's name?" Rarity said.
"Unfortunately we do not know," Another Gondorian soldier said. "our Scouts heard it from one of his soldiers, so we do not know which captain could be, so you ponies better be careful when you are with him.
"Thanks for letting us know," Talion said.
"We'll be on our way then." The Gondorian with the Glaive and shield said leaving leading the rest of the soldiers, leaving Talion and the ponies behind.
"You ponies should have not run off here without knowing what was ahead," Talion said to the ponies.
"But what if they were in trouble?" Twilight said.
"I know that you ponies are concerned about the lives of these soldiers," Celebrimbor said appearing. "But you'll need to remember that this is a war, even if you save their lives they still have a chance on falling in battle."
The ponies knew deep down that Celebrimbor was right, the Gondorians could still die even if they help them fight in battle.
"There is a way down on the other side of the wall, head down there," Celebrimbor said disappearing.
As they started heading there Talion spoke up. He's right you know?
They all looked at Talion.
"We may not be able to save everyone, but we can still be able to save the ones that remain." Talion look at the ponies giving them a small smile.
They smile back nodded on what Talion said. "Thanks for telling us this Talion we needed it," Twilight said Thanking him.
He gave them a small nod, but when they continue on there way they saw two stone benches and a statue.
"I recognize this place," Celebrimbor said appearing. I fought here, ages ago.
"Seems quieter now...," Talion said.
"it's not far from here, follow me," Celebrimbor said.
As they follow Celebrimbor they see that Celebrimbor was leading them to a cave.
"What are we finding inside that cave," Twilight asked Celebrimbor.
"It's not just a cave, this is a barrow also known as a tomb."
"A tomb?," Rarity said uneasily.
Yes, if anywhere in Mordor is safe from Sauron, it is barrows like these. Reminders that even the Dark Lord's reach extends only so far.
"But it's just a small cave with a dead-end," Rainbow Dash said looking around seeing nothing.
"It is because it's hidden." Putting his hand on the stone wall, the stone wall started moving, revealing that it was a hidden doorway hiding an entrance. As they entered they were in aw on what they were seeing.
"Ok, I was wrong this is not a dead-end," Rainbow Dash said.
"In a bygone age, my army marched on Mordor. We buried our honored dead in barrows like this one. Our greatest warriors are preserved here, protected by powerful magic."
"Your right, I can feel powerful magic all around it," Twilight said using her horn seeing that Celebrimbor was right.
"Indeed, we used all our arts to bring the virtues of the Elves with us as we marched ."
"And you had the one Ring," Talion said to Celebrimbor.
"Yes..."
"Wait," Applejack said confused. y'all said that the one ring was lost? how were you able to get the one ring in the first place?"
"it was a time before Sauron lost the ring," Celebrimbor said. "You ponies have a small portion of my power, so instead of explaining I might be able to show you instead."
Without any warning, Talion and the ponies saw Celebrimbor's memories, on how he obtained the one ring, how he forged an army of Orcs, and how he almost defeated Sauron only for the ring to slip out of Celebrimbor's finger into Sauron's.
Finishing seeing on what Celebrimbor show them, Still remembering a man or thing, bigger than Talion and Celebrimbor, with Dark armor covering his entire body and face, with a dark cape behind his back and a mace. Twilight spoke up on what we're on her friend's mines. "Was that. Sauron?"
The ponies saw Celebrimbor nodding. "The new Ring. Our Ring. Is not marred with his shadow, it is perfect. Our Ring is lost, for now, but we can still secure the Palantir and take you ponies back to your world."
"Then we will go to the Great Hall," Talion said. "Idril might be there, she may be able to help us."
"Then let us go back," Twilight said to Talion. "If Idril is there I want to ask her something important.
Exiting the barrows Talion was going to ask her on what she wanted to tell Idril, but didn't after they heard a roar. A roar that Talion was familiar with.
"Uh, what was that?" Pinkie Pie said.
"A Caragor," Talion said to the ponies.
"A Cara-what?," Rainbow Dash said.
It Is a dangerous creature. wen it comes leave it-.
"Leave it to me," Fluttershy said everyone looking at her.
"What, you can't be serious?" Talion said, like if she was crazy.
"Fluttershy we don't even know what kind of creature it is, we do not know if it would listen to you," Twilight said worry on what Fluttershy is going to do.
"Girls remember that I am able to take care of many kinds of animals, even dangerous ones." Fluttershy looks at talion straight to his eyes. "If it attacks me you can step in and kill it, but for now whatever you due, do not attack it,"
"Let her do this Talion," Celebrimbor said. "Even though I also think it's a bad idea, we should at least give Fluttershy a chance.
Talion really wanted to protest but wasn't able to, seeing the Caragor arriving stopping right in front of them. It almost looks like a big white cat with sharp claws" with sharp Keith with two fangs, his face and front body covered with bone spikes.
"That is a big kitty," Applejack said shock on seeing the creature, almost bigger as a timberwolf.
Fluttershy unfazed by the Caragor intimidation step forward waiting for it to make his move, And it did. The Caragor started running right at Fluttershy, Talion prepared his self to shot it with his bow but in surprise on what he saw.
"Stop!" Fluttershy said angrily, making the Caragor slide to a stop to her friend's relief.
"Sit." The Caragor comply on what Fluttershy said without hesitation. "Good boy," Fluttershy started scratching it behind his ear to the Caragor liking, rubbing her face with great affection. "I think I'll call you Lester."
"Now she's naming a Caragor Lester," Talion said mumbling.
"Great work Fluttershy," Pinkie Pie said happily, the rest of her friends telling her the same as well.
"You see Talion, told you I could take care of it."
Indeed you did," Celebrimbor said appearing. I am even surprised my self, Caragors are fearsome predators that pounce on their prey, quickly shredding them. And to see you tame it with great ease is impressive.
"Thank you," Fluttershy said smiling nervously. "but it looks like that he got injured on his way here," Seeing some wounds on his body. "Unfortunately I don't have anything to treat him."
"Don't worry Fluttershy, I can use my magic to heal his wounds," Twilight said healing the Caragor's wounds. "So this is a Caragor."
Yes, but this one is a Dire Caragor, they are a resemblance to their counterparts in appearance. But not only that they are stronger, tougher, and are the pack leaders, so to see one by itself is unusual.
Suddenly the Caragor got up and started sniffing in the air.
"Lester, what's wrong?" Fluttershy said seeing Lester beginning to growl.
"The Caragors have great scents," Celebrimbor said to the ponies. "It appears we are not alone."
Seeing Celebrimbor disappear Talion and the ponies saw into the wraith world seeing thirteen Orcs coming this way.
"My guess is that these Orcs were chasing this Caragor and must of follow it here," Talion said to the ponies. "Hope you ponies are ready because this will be the real thing.
"Don't worry Talion we will not let you fight them alone," Rainbow Dash said.
"Lester told me that he wants to help," Fluttershy said with the Caragor on her side.
"You can understand the Caragor?" Talion said confused, seeing her nodding.
"Talion you have trained us for this, and no matter what, we will do this together," Twilight said determine.
Talion smile to the ponies. "Then let us move.
"as they ran on the way they came, they saw up ahead the group of Orcs blocking the only way back to the city.
"Look there's the Ranger," one of the Orcs said.
"And he's not alone," another Orc said seeing the ponies and the Caragor. "We got our selfs a Caragor boys and the other creatures have weapons so do not let them live.
Talion and the ponies prepared themselves ready to fight, but saw an Uruk step forward and saw that it was a Captain.
To be continued.
