Ghost Of Equestria

Chapter 7

The Mare And Child

Spike was on his way to the Dragonlands to see if he was able to recruit any dragons like Ember or even Garble. He met very little resistance as he walked down the main path to the Dragonlands. Spike had heard some whispers from different creatures talk about him and how The Ghost is some sort of vengeful spirit that came back to the land of the living to punish King Sombra for his crimes. Spike couldn’t help but smile at that thought. It made him think of the innocent children, he was fine with folktales spreading like that if it meant that the children had some hope.

In the Crystal Empire, was a priest that was telling the children there about The Ghost and how he was sent from the spirit world to avenge them from King Sombra’s wrath. The children were enthralled by the story the priest was telling them and even told them how he liberated Yakyakistan with ease. The Princess’ couldn’t help but smile at the children who looked fascinated and had one thing they had not had in over a year. Hope. It had returned to them. Princess Cadance smiled as she silently prayed that Spike was safe from harm's way, but she knew that it was inevitable as he was fighting against an army. The Crystal Ponies paid attention to the priest and was thinking about their hero.

They hoped that he would return to their empire so they could help him with anything at all. A few of the stallions in the Crystal Empire had thought about seeking their hero and help him in his battles. The children, like the cutie mark crusaders, Pipsqueak, Rumble, Snips, and Snails had thought about seeking him and help him when he needed it. Together, they could free Equestria from King Sombra’s wrath. Rumble had already been training since he reached the Crystal Empire and had helped Pipsqueak, Snips, and Snails. He had just started training the crusaders but he saw that they were making progress.

Rumble and the gang were inside one of the hotels that had been enchanted by magic so there were endless rooms for every creature who were running away from King Sombra. The room was coloured in ruby and the gang was sitting around a large round crystal table. The chairs were one that kind of resembled royalty. The gang looked at each other and were nervous. Rumble was hoping that they would be able to defend themselves from other King Sombra soldiers. They would take back their home, and they would avenge any creature that had lost their friends and family, for they were the follower of The Ghost! They were his soldiers to command. Any command he gives them, they follow without hesitation. That is the way of the soldiers.

“Okay guys, we can do this. I have a feeling that he might go to the Dragonlands, I don’t know why, but my gut tells me we should go there. When we find him we tell him the truth. I know that he will tell us to go back or even follow us back to make sure that we get back, but if he does this, we better hope to find King Sombra soldiers so we can show him that we can defend ourselves and him if necessary.” Rumble explained, gaining nods from the others who agreed with the plan. They had gotten over this a few times already but it was to make sure that everypony in the room understood what they were getting themselves into. They all seemed to know and Rumble gave them all an encouraging smile to show that he believed in them.

Spike was walking by a wooden house when he quite suddenly heard a little girl scream at the top of her lungs. Spike rushed towards the house. The house was made out of wood and he saw black smoke come out of the chimney. Spike saw the door was closed, at least from his point of view. But as he got closer to the door he saw that it was a little bit open. Spike kicked the door in and saw three King Sombra soldiers around two mares and there was a stallion but it looked like he had died. His chest didn’t go up and down and he was bleeding too much. Spike felt rage as he saw that little filly. Terrified of the King Sombra soldiers who killed her daddy. The mare looked at Spike and she saw fear as she looked at him. She believed that he was a part of their group but what happened next shocked her. Spike pulled out his katana and cut one of the soldiers head clean of and the next creature managed to block his attacks, but he was not expecting a heavy attack and lost his footing. Spike stabbed the creature through the heart, killing him. The last King Sombra soldier looked at Spike with fear in his eyes, but he blocked the frightened feeling away as he rushed towards Spike at full speed and managed to knock Spike off his feet, sending him flying out an open window and landed on the grass below him. Spike got up and saw the soldier rushing towards him, but Spike prepared an attack that would be highly disgusting but worth it. As the soldier got closer, Spike readied his sword and then rushed towards him, slicing him in half.

Spike breathed heavily as he heard the remains of the creature fall into two large pieces. Spike would have been grossed out if he was his normal childhood self, but he wasn’t. He was a samurai that did not follow the code. He was The Ghost. He looked behind him and saw the mother and child walkout. The mother covering her daughters' eyes as she didn’t want her little filly seeing the corpses of the King Sombra soldiers. Spike decided to keep his distance as he walked towards them. They were on a dirt path and it looked to be dry. Spike shouted for them in a friendly voice.

“Hey, I hope you are alright. Try to get to the Crystal Empire.” Spike said, in a gentle and friendly voice as to not frighten them. He saw the mother turn around and could properly see her features. She had baby blue eyes with a blonde main and tail with a hint of grey. Her coat was purplish-blue. He didn’t see her cutie mark. She looked at him with happiness and joy. She had not been able to get food or other essentials since the invasion. Hopefully, she could give her daughter a proper meal. She had heard the story that a warrior had liberated Yakyakistan and that he went by The Ghost. She had a sneaking suspicion that it was him and for that she was happy.

“Thank you!!” She shouted as she ran and hugged him for dear life. Her daughter did so as well. The daughter had a white mane and tail. Her eyes were light blue and her coat was greenish-yellow. She had no cutie mark. She joined the hug with her mother and Spike could only pat the two at the back. He had not been trained for situations like this. The mare had lost all hope that some creature would save them, but here a creature was. He was in armour and had a mask that concealed his face from the rest of the world. He seemed to be determined to win as she felt like he was angry. Luckily, she knew it was not her he was angry at. She could see how angry he was when he saw her daughter there afraid of the King Sombra soldiers. She saw how he butchered them like butter.

“It is alright. I am here to liberate Equestria and beyond from King Sombra’s hooves. As I said: get to the Crystal Empire. They will be able to protect you.” Spike said as the mare and child ended the hug. Spike turned around and started walking away from the mother and child. They couldn’t believe how kind the warrior was and did not even ask for anything in return. Spike had only managed to get a few feet away from the duo when he heard the mother call out to him. He looked back and saw them with their curious eyes on him.

“What is your name?” The filly asked, in a cute childish voice. Spike couldn’t help but smile at the little filly that looked at him in awe. She looked like he was her biggest hero and idol and perhaps he was. He knew that he couldn’t lie to them so he prepared to give them the answer they sought. Spike saw that the mother was also curious about the question her daughter asked. She wanted to know if the warrior that just saved them truly was the warrior she heard about.

“I am The Ghost” Spike said, as he turned around and walked away from the shocked mother and daughter. They watched him walk away from them and held power and confidence like any warrior that knew what they were doing. He was the warrior she heard about. She had tried to find food the other day and heard from three Changelings that were good and not evil. How they had heard that The Ghost had liberated Yakyakistan. She had not believed it at first, but then she heard from the King Sombra soldiers that they had lost Yakyakistan and that was when she believed in it. She smiled as she saw him completely disappearing out of view and turning to her daughter that looked at where The Ghost had been and still had awe on her face.

In the Crystal Empire inside one of the secret rooms lay a draconequus with many different animal parts on a sofa and was looking through his globe to see Spike saving the mare and child. He smiled softly as he saw his dragon friend do something so noble. He always knew that he would disappear and become The Ghost but he never said anything because if he did, then the prophecy would not have worked. He felt bad that he couldn’t help Spike too much. He could still help him kill guards and everything, but other than that, he had to do everything alone.

He looked down on the streets of the Crystal Empire and saw the children of the Crystal Ponies and other creatures listening intently to the priest who was telling them about the liberation of Yakyakistan. He had heard the story many times, but he was always so fascinated by how Spike did it, but he did know that the Crystal Ponies had changed it a little bit to make it more interesting for the others. Discord didn’t blame them. He made his right ear large and listened in to the Priest as he told them the tale.

”The Ghost was near the border of Yakyakistan and he saw the King Sombra soldiers hurting the women and children of the nation. In his fury, he climbed up the mountain and jumped at the first enemy he saw. In his fury, he sliced his way through the King Sombra soldiers and didn’t stop until all of them were dead. He then freed the innocent Yaks from their cages and told them that he would send a letter to the Princess’ so they could help them. You see children, he is a spirit that is inside of Spike The Brave And Glorious. He has not possessed him but helps him with his strength. It is a spirit that will not stop until King Sombra falls to his knees. And that children, is the story of The Ghost, but do expect more stories.”

Discord smiled as he turned his ear back to normal size and he was looking out over the horizon. He knew that the The Ghost had struck again somewhere. He knew that it was the mother and daughter and decided to help them come faster to the empire. Discord used his magic to teleport the mare and child outside of the border so the Crystal Guards would let them in. He went back to his sofa and turned on the glass globe again and saw Spike wandering the dirt path that would eventually lead to the Dragonlands when he at least sends Spike to the other side of the water. Discord then turned the globe and it showed Rumble and the gang discussing how they would escape the Crystal Empire and join Spike in his quest. Discord Smiled. It looked like he would have a lot to do in the next few weeks.