Location: ???

??? POV

What's going on?... Where am I?... Who am I?

*Rumble*

What is this?... I can't see anything, everythings blurry.

*Bubbles*

It's warm and... green... it feels good, it feels safe... and I feel calm.

*Rumble* *Bubbles* *Rumble*

No, this is wrong, this doesn't feel right. Last thing I remember was being in a forest and... crying? Why was I crying?

*Bubbles*

I lost something... something important, but what?... What did I lose?

*Rumble*

Come on, remember. Why was I in a forest crying? What else do I remember? I was in a forest and it was dark, was it night time? It was raining also... and then there was that bright light.

*Bubbles* *Rumble* *Bubbles*

Enough of this! I need to figure out where I am, come on, move!... Why is it so hard to move?

*Rumble* *Rumble* *Bubbles* *Rumble*

WHY CAN'T I TALK?!

"Hmmm hmm hmmm hmm, hm hmmm hmm hmmm hmm"

What's that?... a melody?... no, it's a lullaby... it's feels familiar... like I've heard it before... from someone very dear to me.

"Soon my little king, soon it is time."

Who's there? It sounds like a woman, but there's something else in her voice. What is that clicking in her voice?

"Soon the world will be yours to take, my sweet little king. My Meruem."

Meruem? Is that my name?

*Rumble*

"Oh! You like it?" the voice said with a giggle "It's a perfect name, don't you think? It means "The light that shines above all," a perfect name for a king."

Me? King? What is this lady talking about? And is my name really Meruem?... She started humming again, it feels nice. What was I thinking about earlier?

"Sleep for now little one, soon you can come out. And when you come out, there will be food prepared for you."

Whatever, food sounds nice, but I guess I'll just sleep for now.

"Sleep well, Meruem"

Yeah, goodnight mom.

Location: Seaquestria

Queen Faust POV

When we had gotten words from the hippogriffs that a new island had been discoverd, with creatures and structures they had never seen before, I just knew I had to see it for myself. I feel bad for having to leave Celestia and Luna behind, but they'll be fine with Starswirl, that stallion is basically like a second father for the fillies. Or more like their only father since the real father in this family is to busy being a king.

My husband King Solaris is an ambisious tyrant, always looking for lands to conquer and more ponies that can worship him like a god. Just because he has the power to raise and lower the sun, like I do with the moon, he immediately starts to believe that he is some kind of immortal and unkillable god, or God King as he like to call himself.
The mere fact that we and our daughters are the only alicorns around should be more than enough proof that we are not eternal, we may outlive every other lifeform in all of Equus but that doesn't mean we can't be killed.

When I first met him I was just happy to know that I wasn't the only one of my kind, I would be lying if I said that I didn't find him handsome and charming with his golden mane and snow white fur when I first met him. But right after Luna was born, all that Love and Happily Married life was thrown right out the window. Now all he cares about is conquest and enslaving every creature that isn't a pony, he promised to bring order and harmony when he became king, but it seems that he has mistaken harmony for "Absolute Order and Control," and the nobles don't make it better since they believe that unicorns are superior to the other tribes simply because they can use magic.

The tribes are at the brink of war because of this false god and his religion, unicorns are not superior, they're not as strong as earth ponies and they are not as durable as pegasi, infact I would say that the unicorn are the most flawed out of all the tribes, remove their horn and they are just weaker versions of earth ponies. Honestly I can't wait for the day when I find out that Solaris has been killed in battle or assassinated, perhaps then maybe true harmony can finally be achieved.

We have been traveling on a ship for about a 24 hours at this point and I can tell that the King is not in a good mood. I've always been the adventures type, always looking for new knowledge and opportunities for adventure, had I not been a Queen I would have been traveling all across Equis and never stayed at one place more than ones. Solaris however, not so much. He hates traveling with a burning passion, his only motivation being the opportunity to conquer more land and spread the word of the Sun God King Solaris.

The high class battleship, that we travelled on was both comfortable and effective when in both war and simple comfort. The bedrooms where nice and cozy, not what you would expect from a battleship. With enough room for both a kitchen and rooms for weaponry, armed with both ballistas and cannons, with powerful sails to move it forward. The only downside to the ship would be it's use of oars to keep up speed, the earth ponies are forced to use their strength in order for the ship to move forward, giant oars that requires two ponies to move, 20 on the left side and 20 on the right, more than 80 earth ponies just to move one ship. Then there is all the pegasi butler and maids that fly around the ship to deliver beverages to the workers and soldiers on the ship and speaking of soldiers. The mayority of the soldiers on the ship are snobby unicorns from noble families, I say mayority because there are some good youngsters among the soldiers that actuelly take their job seriously, but sadly they are outnumbered by the veterans who have been in more than one of the kings conquests where they fight against enemies that can't fight back.
I swear the moment this kingdom becomes a monarchy, there are going to be some major changes.

"Your majesty, we're arriving at the island." said a welcoming voice from the other side of the door leading to my room.

"In a moment Nightstain," I replied, "actuelly can you and your sister come in for a quick meeting?"

The thestral stallion named Nightstain entered my room followed by his sister Nightblade. Nightstain was 1.9 m tall with broad shoulders and an intimidating stare. His fur was a dark gray with an almost blackish red mane, his eyes were a fire like orange. At first glance you would never suspect that his special talent was painting. Nightblade was about 1.8 in height, with an impressive muscular build for a mare, though that did not take away her beauty and curves. Her fur was a sligthly lighter dark gray with a dark blue mane like the night sky. Her eyes were a crystal like turquoise and her special talent was her skill with curved blades. These two are the first of a unit known as the Night guard, a unit that consist of only thestrals, and they are the only ones that I consider true friends amongs the Royal guards.

"I want both of you to pay attention, I have a feeling we might just encounter both creatures and magic we've never seen before. Solaris will definently do something stupid and if it goes beyond my control, do not engage in the combat. Whatever is on that island might just be way beyond anything we've seen up to this point, I'm not saying this as your queen, but as your friend. I repeat, do not engage in combat." I order them.

"Yes Faust!" both replied firmly.

Location: the Island

3rd person POV

The island was not massive but it was definenlty bigger than they imagined, with thick jungles that left barely any room for movement, King Solaris and his troupes had to cut their way through the thick jungles of the island with blade and magic, with Queen Faust and her Night guards farther back. Most of the Earth pony workers stayed behind to prepare the ship when they would leave the island, the ones that joined the expedition caried supplies for the soldiers. Only about a half of the pegasi servants went along with the King and his Solar guard, some flew higher up for look out. They finally arrived at a clearing and decided to make a camp, if the timestamp is about the same as back in Equestria then it's currently in the afternoon.
From what their hippogriff allies had told them about the island, there seem to be only one large village surrounding a bigger structure of some kind, whatever was on this island was clearly sentient if there was a village.
As the camp was being made Solaris with two of his Solar guards along with Faust and her two Night guards made their way to a cliff side that was a perfect view point to the village on the island. Using special magic enhanced monicles Solaris and Faust took some time to study the village and its inhabitance.
The village itself was only impressive by how far it stretched out, judging by the design of the houses it seems that they are mostly made out of some red clay, followed by roofs that where made of big green leafs picked from the jungle and vines to hold it together. There where no walls surrounding the village, not even a fence of some sort, made one curious as to how they defended themselves from wild animals, but the most impressive thing in the village was the giant structure in the middle of it. The structure looked oddly castle shaped and was made from the same material like the rest of the village, it reminded one self of a sligthly more complex sand castle you would see at the beach, with pointy towers and circle shaped windows with no glass.
Faust was immediately stund by what she saw that was living in that village, creatures that where combinations and hybrids of animals she never thought possible. Like a gorilla with the head and wings of an owl, a centaur with a mane like a lion and tail like a snake, birds with wings of a bat, pincers of a praying mantis and tail fin like a fish. Faust was both excited and happy beyond relief, this is exactly the kind of discovery she wanted and she couldn't wait to tell Starswirl and her daughters about the amazing creatures on this isl-
"How disgusting"

Fausts heart sank when she heard those words from her right and she nearly lost all hope when she saw who said those exact words.

"How absolutely repulsive" where the words that left Solaris tyranicle mouth. When he saw something that he found disgusting or repulsive there was only one thing that followed.

"Guards take your arms and prepare for combat for we are moving out immediately!" Solaris shouted his orders.

"But your highness, we just arrived and the camp is not even done." one of the younger Solar guards replied.

"Then work faster!" Solaris roared "and bring me my armor!"

"Solaris please don't do this, not again!" Faust pleaded.

Solaris answered his Queen with a backhand that knocked her unconscious, leaving nearly the entire camp shocked, except for the veterans that smirk at their Solar tyrants action.

"Your majesty!" Nightstain and Nightblade shouted in worry as they went to care for their queen and friend.

"A day long horrible boat ride followed by an hour of cutting through a damp jungle," Solaris grumbled, "the last thing I need right now is some foolish attempt at peace with some of the most hideous creatures I've ever seen! I will not allow creatures like that to stain my perfect kingdom with their filth!"

"What are your orders your highness?" one of the veterans ask way to happily.

"Genocide" Solaris said with venom in his voice.

Author's Note

So my first chapter for my first story, feel free to point out any errors and give me tips on how I can improve.

I decided to start writing as hobby so that I have something to take me away from reality for just a few moments. University and the worlds situation has really taken a mental and emotional tole on me, I need to something that isn't playing video games and watching youtube. I need to do something new, as well as something that I've wanted to do for a long time.

PS. This is a level three type anthro universe, for those that where wondering.