Elements of Harmony: Divine Grace Sunshine

Chapters

Grand entrance
Return Of Rhitta
Chapter 3 - unfinished

Grand entrance

After Escanor's "death" from after the fight with the demon king. He was engulfed by a fiery tornado because his body couldn't handle the massive amount of energy it used. Meanwhile in the land of Equestria, Right outside Princess Celestia's chambers, it was roughly 10:30P.M.

*RRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRR*

A massive swirl of flames appeared from the ceiling. The two royal, a unicorn and a pegasus, guard that were guarding Celestia chambers were shocked by the fire the appear out of nowhere. It felt like every second the swirling flame was getting louder, and hotter. The guards were sweating, trying there best to lean on their spears because it was so hot. The wood of the spear started to combust into flames. Next they notice that their armor was starting to melt. They cast their armor off so the molten mettle would hurt them. Soon it turned into puddles of hot metal. And then... it stopped. Where the fire once was, lies a human, frail and weak, Orange hair and mustache, with a tattoo of the face of a lion of his back.

"Guards, What just happened" Celestia said, with a noticeable grogginess in her voice. While she stuck her head threw the door.

Both of them stayed silent for a moment until "How are we alive?" the pegasus asked not hearing Celestia from the ringing in his ears.

"Guards!" Celestia said with a raised voiced.

The two jumped from fright and turned around.

"Yes Ma'am" They said saluting. The two of them were not as intimidating without their armor.

"what just happened here?"

"We have no clue," The pegasus said.

The unicorn continued, "There was like this, this," He stammered, "Swirling flame the came down from the ceiling, every second it felt like it was getting hotter. Then, then" He could barely talk from the events that had just ensued. The pegasus picked back up.

"It got so hot that our armor started to melt." He said gesturing to the piles of melted metal. "Its a miracle that we are still alive. But I think that Thing" he said as he turned to point at the frail human, "may have been the cause of it."

"You have permission to escort it to the dungeons, but do not hurt it, I don't think it meant to do it on purpose." Celestia said with a yawn "It probably confused, but I am heading back to bed. I will deal with this in the morning. in the mean time, you should be able to get some spare armor, but as of right now, you duties for the night are revealed, get the next closest guards to my chamber to fill in your position."

"Thank you Princess." the unicorn said picking up the human with his magic. as the two ponies rushed to get the closest guards to tell them what to do, then they ran towards the cellars.

The unicorn threw Escanor into the cellar. Not place, not dropped, But threw him into the cells.

"I hope he doesn't mind being bruised from your rough housing." The pegasus remarked.

"Ehh. he already unconscious. He is not going to remember it." The unicorn said. After that they closed the doors and headed home.

The next morning, It is right at sunrise. "Hey guys the orange hair Monkey is finally awake." A voiced yelled.

"Is this the afterlife?" Escanor murmured. "It is not as colorful than I expected."

"No this is not the afterlife." Escanor looked up and saw a talking pony.

"Talking horses!?!?"Escanor stumbled backwards as he saw a talking unicorn in golden armor. "No it probably just my eyes." He pulled out his pair of glasses, and put them on. "Nope, It talking horses. I am either going mad, or I am dead."

"OI. Talking monkey the princesses want to speak with you." A earth pony said.

"Princesses, talking horse. Oh dear me, what have I gotten into." Escanor said rubbing the sides of his heads.

"Get a move on. I'll lead the way while you follow."

After being escorted by the pony who was only a little bigger than half his height.

"We are here," The Royal guard said as he knocked on the door.

"Who is it?" Princess celestia said.

"It is Lieutenant Rock hoof, your majesty," The unicorn said, "And I am here with the orange haired ape you wanted me to fetch"

"Let him come in." Princess Celestia said.

"Yes your Majesty."

The door was pulled open by a golden aura. There sat two pony, much larger than the others, both had horns and wings. the two were at a small coffee table, as if they were waiting for someone or something, and they were.

"I assume you are the princesses."

"Yes we are" The darker one said, "I am princess Luna and this my older sister Princess Celestia. We control the sun and the moon of this world."

"Nice to meet you two," Escanor said with a bow, "My name is Escanor,"

"Whats that on your back?" Celestia asked

"Oh this," Escanor turned around, "Its just a Tattoo, I am a part of the Holy knights from back home. It a sign of loyal to a certain division of the holy knights."

"And what is this Division of the 'Holy knights?'" Luna inquired.

"They are known as the Seven Deadly Sins." Escanor said, "I am the Lion Sin of Pride."

Luna surprisement made her spit her tea back into her mug, Similar how a cartoon character would after hearing something funny while drinking.

"SISTER" Celestia snapped

"Sorry," *cough* Luna said, "Drank to fast" *cough*

"it okay" Escanor said, "I am suppressing my more prideful side. It does tend to startle everyone from the power difference."

"Well I wouldn't mind see your more prideful self, you have no need to suppress it anymore," Celestia said, Luna was still coughing up a fit.

"If you insist." Escanor took off his glasses. His muscles started rapidly growing, and His stature increase immensely. "Now this is much better" Escanor asked in a new voice, one full of pride and arrogance.

"I it just me or did it get hotter in here?" Luna whispered to Celestia

"Literally or metaphorically?" Celestia asked

"First one,"

"Then yes."

"Eh-hem." Escanor coughed trying to get their attention, "I am Lord Escanor, lion sin of pride, And my magical ability is the grace known as Sunshine. A magical ability know from the depths of the demon race, and the pinnacles of the goddess race."

Celestia gave an inquisitive look, "Tell me more about this 'Sunshine' ability of yours."

"BWAHAHAHA" Escanor laughed.

"Why you little." Luna grumble as she threw her tea cup at Escanor shattering it on his 10 pack abs, "No one laughs at my sister."

"LUNA." Celestia snapped at her. "I am sorry for my sister actions Escanor, though it is not very nice to laugh at royalty."

"I was not laughing at you," Escanor said, "I was laughing at how dead center my prediction was. If the royalty doesn't know about the Magical Grace: Sunshine, then this is another world than from my home."

"But you still haven't answered my question have you Escanor." Celestia said.

"Sunshine is a magical ability I was born with. A grace is usually bestowed upon an archangel by the Supreme Deity, the ruler of the goddess race. But after the last one to wield it was forceful had his race changed form angel to demon, from a long story I am not even going to explain." Escanor said while pouring himself some tea, "He lost the grace, an it wasn't seen again for over 3000 years. Until I was born with it. Now what the Magical Grace: Sunshine does, it gives me, the wielder, an increase of physical and magical abilities incrementally until it reaches high noon. Then I am at my strongest." Escanor said as he took a sip of his tea. "Then afterwards, my power starts weakening down to my nighttime form, or the one you saw a few moments ago."

"But you said your magical and physical strength increase, so how were you able to suppress it?"

"My glasses are a magical item given to me by Merlin, the love of my life. She enchanted them so I could suppress my power until I needed it."

Escanor was on his third cup of tea. He didn't know why he liked it so much, maybe he just enjoyed the casual company. Maybe it was he was still recovering from the fight with the demon king. For some reason the tea reminded him of Merlin.

"So Escanor," Celestia said, "I have one last question."

"Go ahead," Escanor said.

"Do you know why you may have come here?"

Escanor was genuinely dumbfounded. He wasn't expecting that question, he though Princess Celestia would ask more about the story.

"I, I am not sure, The last thing I remember before I arrived here, Was my fight with the demon king." Celestia's and Luna's faces scrunched up, that name reminded them of somepony in particular. "By the time he was defeated, I used up to much life energy and my body became unstable. I should be dead, but death has no place for the one who is at the pinnacle of all races, Me, Lord Escanor."

Return Of Rhitta

*Knock knock knock*

"Princess" A voice said through the door, "I have an urgent message."

Escanor beat Celestia to an answer, "Come in" he said.

When the door opened, there was a small unicorn. "GAH MONSTER" the unicorn lit up his made and slashed into the side of Escanor's massive arm. The sword was now stuck, inside Escanor's arm. A small trickle of blood fell from the wound.

"Your going to need this" Escanor said as he remove the sword from his wound. Some steam appeared, blood literally boiling. Escanor gave the small unicorn his sword back, he held the blade between his to fingers. The wound has completely healed shortly after the sword was removed. "You had a message for the princess right, go on and tell them." Escanor said stepping to the side.

"R-right," The unicorn said. Royal guards never stammered, especially around the princesses. "Your majesties, there seems to be some sort of commotion in ponyville. The nobles and royal guards there have found something that you need to look at."

"And what would this be, Sargent." Celestia asked.

"It seems to be an axe of some kind. I just fell out of a the sky, and it landed right in the center of the new tavern that was built there a few days ago."

An axe Escanor though, Could it be my sacred treasure?

"And why do we need to go look at it," Luna asked. "It could just a lumber axe that got thrown here by some creature in the Everfree Forest."

"It to big to be a lumber axe," the Sargent said, "Not even the combined might of everypony in ponyville could move it. Not just the unicorns, but the earth-ponies and the pegasi to."

This surprised the princesses and it brought a smile to Escanor's face. He wanted to shown everypony here the true might of Lord Escanor.

"We will check this out very soon Sargent." Celestia said as she started preparing to go to head to ponyville.

"I hope you don't mind me tagging along princesses." Escanor said.

"We obviously don't mind Escanor, I personally think you will find ponyville quite lovely." Celestia said.

"Good, I wasn't planning on taking no for an answer. It would just mean I would have to travel there on foot." Escanor said

The princess had a carriage ready to go to ponyville. Princess Celstia used her magic to increased the size of the carriage so that all three of them could fit. It was about noon when they arrive, Escanor notice his tea started to go cold, so he just stuck a finger into it to warm it back up. when they got to the tavern, inside was a large crowd of ponies still trying to move it. When they notice the princesses, they all stopped trying to move it then took a bow. Escanor pulled up a small chair to watch what was about to ensue. He was seated next to a pink pony, one with a curly mane and tail. They had an excellent time telling jokes.

"It is a magnificent battle axe." Luna said, "Whom ever made it was an excellent crafts-pony."

"Should we try and lift it?" Celestia asked

"Of course dear sister." Luna replied. the two alicorns horns lit up as they tried to move the magnificent axe. The aura surrounding took turns between yellow and dark blue, eventually it became a greenish color. The two alicorns groaned as they were stressing their horns by using so much magic.

"That is" Luna panted "to heavy for both our magic combined dear sister."

"I swear that this is even heavier than the royal castle itself." Celestia said exhaustively.

"BWAHAHAHA," Escanor laughed, "the two of you put on a nice show. Let me show you how its done." With out getting up from his chair he stretched out a hand and said "Divine axe Rhitta head my command and come do my will." The axe dislodged itself from the floor and flew right into Escanor's grasp. Everypony there watched as the once tied up battle axe was no only covered in ash from the burned rope. Even the princess stood in shock, they knew he was strong but not this strong.

"But how could an ape grab the axe without using an magic." A blue pegasus with a rainbow mane said.

"He is a human" a purple alicorn said, "But he is different."

"Oh I forgot my introduce my self." Escanor said as he move to the front of the bar. "I am Lord Escanor Lion sin of pride. I am a human, but I am also the one who stands at the pinnacle of all races." He said as he raised a finger which made it look like it rested on the sun. "And this is my Sacred treasure Divine axe Rhitta. Named after the Maiden who was love much by the Sun." Now was much gossiping about Escanor and his might. To have physical strength that surpassed Celestia's and Luna's magic combined.

"Escanor darling," A white unicorn said, "Your clothes are all torn, and you don't even have a shirt on you must be cold."

"I appreciate your generosity," Escanor said, "But it is polite to let me know your name first.."

"I am Rarity," Rarity asked, "I personally think you would look simply divine in a green vest and a red tie."

Escanor seemed to flinch. "I would need some clothes for my night time form."

"Night time form?"

"I'll explain it to you later."

Afterwards, Escanor and Rarity were at the boutique.

"So about the night form," Rarity asked.

"My power comes from the sun." Escanor said as he put on his glasses, "So during my night form I lose all my power and look like this."

"This does make quite a problem" Rarity sighed. "I don't have enough fabric to make enough clothes for you each day. So i'll have to make one that will fit almost always."

"It okay, I promise not to use my day form unless absolutely necessary." Escanor said now completely in his night form.

After a few hours, Rarity finally made the outfit for Escanor. It look similar to his regular outfit he wore.

"Like I said, You look absolutely dashing." Rarity stated.

"Thank you Miss Rarity." Escanor said with a bow. After Escanor left, He noticed a small flyer. And it read, "Magic duel competition. Hosted by the GREAT AND POWERFUL TRIXIE." Escanor looked at the prize money, 1,000 bits. Escanor gave a small shrug and folder it into his vest pocket. He descided to spend the rest of his day exploring ponyville. Later that evening

"Hello Escanor." Celestia said, "Your chambers are already finished being set up. So are you ready to head back to the castle?"

"Yes ma'am," Escanor said, "I would very much like that princess Celestia."

After Escanor and the royal sister arrived at the castle, some of the guards had a fun time scaring the crap out of Escanor. After a few minutes, they finally made it to Escanors sleeping chambers, It was only a minutes walk from Celestia's chambers. Inside was a bed, a bookshelf and a desk. Then something caught his eye, He saw something in the wall, It was somewhere he could put his Sacred treasure.

"Thank you so much Princess," Escanor said with a bow, "This is more than I could've asked for."

Celestia let out a warm smile. "Don't mention it. Though, maybe if you want to, I can promote you to personal servant." Celestia said, "But I'll let you decide that in the morning."

Meanwhile, somewhere in Tartarus. There stood a demons, his name was Galand. And among the demon stood certain individuals that many feared, King Sombra, Tirek, Queen chrysalis, and Cozy glow.

"I will help you defeat the royal sisters." Galand said, "But in return I will eat their souls."

"How do I know you still won't go back on your word." Sombra demanded.

"I am Galand of truth. One of the ten commandments." Galand explained "Though for some reason why I cannot explain, I died and thus had my commandment taken, until recently I was given it back."

"And what is this commandment you speak of." Queen chrysalis said

"My commandment is the one of truth. A commandment is a curse bestowed upon individuals by the demon king." Galand Said with blood lust in his voice, "Anyone who lies or go back on their word shall be turned to stone. And this includes myself."

"And how are you planning on helping use over throw the princesses." Tirek asked.

"Your going to drink my blood" Galand said with his chaotic laughter

"WHAT?" The group collectively shouts in surprise. Taken back from this moment.

"Demon blood is quite powerful for healing, and giving a massive power boost." Galand said as he cut his hand off, "Though, you may not survive the process of becoming a demon." He pour 4 glasses of demon blood. Then reattached his hand.

They paused for a moment deciding their options. The glasses of blood look almost like wine, but had a foul smell. They look at each other deciding who would go first. Cozy glow volunteered to go first.

"Well guys," Cozy glow said as she took a glass, "Bottoms up." As Cozy drank from the glass, the rest of the group watched with in shock. "That was the most awful thing I've tasted." Cozy glow said as she clenched her stomach, "I don't think its agreeing with my stomach."

"That either means its working." Galand explained, "Or your gonna die."

It was the former, Her eyes started to turn a shade of devilish purple. She grew a horn, and seemed to age to be about 5-10 years older than she was.

"I. Feel." Cozy glow said. "INCREDIBLE" Cozy Glow flew around at speeds faster than rainbow dash, while shooting bolts of magic that was rivaled by only the strongest of unicorns.

"Careful little one," Galand said with a crazy laugh, "You might kill your 'friends' before they get a chance."

And with that one remark Chrysalis drank a cup, who also gained many powers, such as a more advance version of mind control, it was similar to pupetiering. Sombra follow right after pulling the cup from tirek's boney grasp. His body had acquire a much more 'smokey' look to it. He gained the ability "hate sap," which allows him to take hatred along with the life force of other creature to make himself stronger. When tirek finally got a turn to drink a cup, his body couldn't handle it. His body started to swell then it blew itself up, killing him instantly.

"A shame," Galand said, "I would have been great if all of you survived."

"So," Cozy Glow said, "when are we attacking."

"I think it would be better if I scouted out the situation first." Chrysalis said "I notice quite a peculiar creature, it would be better to get some information about it."

Author's Note

More information on the new abilities of the group.

Cozy Glow has obtain critical over, but it is a weaker version of Galand's Critical over.

Chrysalis' mind control is debatively better or worse, She has full control over their body, but the target is able to freely speak. She has also obtained Mass transformation, Which is able to take a group of beings, and transform them.

King Sombra's Hate sap was originally based off of the commandment of benevolence; If someone has hate in their heart, they will have their energy slowly eaten away from. This will eventually cause them to be unable to fight.

Chapter 3 - unfinished

In Tartarus, Galand was eating some souls of other creatures trapped in tartarus.

"Why are you eating so many souls?" Cozy glow asked

"I certainty find them quite delectable," King sombra said after trying a soul.

"They are a way to restore energy," Galand said, "Being dead really takes the energy out of you."

Moments later, Chrysalis returned and removed her transformation.

"I have the information on the creature." Chrysalis said, "I don't think he is anything to worry about."

"I would still like to hear what you have." Galand said.

"Appently his name is Escanor." Galand went from his happy masochistic smile, to a face full of fear.

"Is something wrong Galand." Cozy glow asked.

Galand was starting to quiver, while holding himself up with his weapon. "If this is the same Escanor that I remember," Galand said, "He turned my commandment against me, despite being arrogant and prideful, he has the power to back it up."

"He looks like a twig," Chrysalis said, "How can he hold much power, not to mention he seemed quite timid."

"That is just a mask of some kind," Galand said quivering, "When he reveals his real power, Run."

"So when do we attack?" Cozy glow asked, Really wanting to get revenge on Twilight.

"If we were to attack," Galand said, starting to regain his composure. "It would be at night, But none of us are strong enough to survive if they manage to hold out until day." Galand said, "we would be good as dead."

"How about we do like a warm up." Sombra suggested, "If we go north we will find the crystal empire."

Galand looked at King Sombra trying to figure out how serious he is.

"Yes." Chrysalis said, "Sombra and I do have some unfinished business to with the princess their and her husband."

"I only promised that I would help over through the sister." Galand said, "We won't be going"

"Darn," Chryslais said with actually disappointment in her voice, "I wanted to try the new tavern while we were their. I heard they had some good wine."

If Galand had an ear, it would have twitched. "On second thought," He started, "Why don't we go their," he said as he started to push the three to the outside. "We got places to go. And pony to kill."

"What has gotten into him?" Cozy glow asked

"I haven't a clue." Chrysalis said

Author's Note

Should I continue with the demonic four, (Yes that is what I'll be calling them) or should I go back towards the main story, which is Ecanor and the others