Location: Mothers Chamber

Meruem POV

What's going on? Those three went somewhere to distract whoever is attacking, now all I hear is distant shouting of what sounds like a battle of some sort. Whoever it is they're fighting sounds like a maniac.

*Thump Thump*

I started hearing a sound that I didn't register before but I'm pretty sure it's been there this entire time. The reason I didn't hear it until now is because of how distracted I got from all the other background noises. But why is it so much clearer now even though there are still noises in the background?

*Thump Thump* *Thump Thump*

It's getting faster and more intense, it kinda sounds like a heartbeat but it's not my heartbeat, it sounds like it's all around me. I feel so calm listening to it, but I'm also worried because it's getting faster. Is this mom's heartbeat?

"Meruem? Can you hear me?" Mother asked in a calm and reassuring voice, "Listen to me very carefully, because I'm only going to be able to say this once. When you're born you're going to be stronger than anyone else on this island, even amongst the invaders."

She paused.

"But always remember that there is always going to be someone out there stronger than you, the world is a big place after all. So make sure to grow up strong and then keep growing stronger, make sure to eat a lot and train alot. Make sure to be smart as well, because strength doesn't just come from muscles and power, but also knowledge and experience. Keep seeking out strength and keep seeking out opponents and prey that can test that strength."

She paused again.

"But most important of all, find a purpose to use that strength. A strong king uses his strength to protect himself, but a stronger king uses his strength to protect others. Make sure to surround yourself with allies, followers and even friends if you will, because if there is one thing that I discovered when I landed in this magical world, it is that creatures here grow much stronger when they fight for others." she finished solemnly.

*Thump Thump* *Thump Thump* *Thump Thump*

Why is she saying all of this? And why does she sound so sad? It's almost like she's saying goodbye in a way... no... no please tell me that's not what this is. I haven't even gotten the chance to meet you yet.
*Rumble*

"But above all else, even though I won't be able to see you grow up, always know that I will always love you," she said with her voice cracking at the end, "Please be strong Meruem, even when times are tough and you feel like you have no one."

It has gotten really quiet now, the only noise I hear is the sound of Mom's heartbeat, the shouting that was almost deafening out Mom's speech, has stopped.

"Seems like you're the last one," a new male voice said with a mocking tone, "Every single one of you is more hideous than the last, and you have to be the most disgusting looking one of all."

Who the hell is that?! And how dare he call Mom disgusting? Who does he think he is?

"Since you are the last one I'll give you the honor of knowing who is going to remove you from this world. I am King Solaris Alicore, Ruler of the Kingdom of Everfree, the God King of the Sun and future absolute ruler of all of Equestria... No, all of Equis."

Okay I already hate this guy, because he sounds like the personification of Pride and Arrogance. How can he just call himself a god, even worse god king? Does he think he's invincible or something? I don't care if he has gotten his life served to him on a silver plate or if he actually worked hard to get to this point. He has just shown that he is not just a prick, he is the entire Cactus.

"Now without further ado, do me a favor and die." he finnished with venom on his tongue.

*Spark* *Burst*

"YAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!" He screamed in agony.

"That's enough Solaris, if you so much as dare to raise a weapon against her then I'll cut you down myself!" a new female voice shouted with fury.

Who is that? She sounds absolutely furious, but at the same time there is something about her voice that feels reassuring. It kinda reminds me of mom in some way but less clicking.
It's quiet, what's happening out there?

"Hehehehehehe"

Is he laughing? What the hell? He sounds so creepy! That laugh doesn't fit someone who holds the title as the God King of the Sun! He sounds like someone that should be locked inside a room and never be let out for the safety of others and himself.

Before I could even think of a reason why he was laughing like that, I was suddenly hit with a quick sensation of pain that disappeared just as fast as it arrived, the feeling made every part of my body flinch.

*Thump... Thump..............Thump................................................*

Then there was silence but it was different from before. Now there was absolutely nothing. The silence was accompanied with an indescribable feeling of loneliness and unsafety.

What happened? What? What is this? This feels wrong, something is very wrong. It's gone, the thumping sound is gone, the sound of a heartbeat, the sound of life was just silenced. Mom? Mom, are you there? Mom? MOM!?

........ no................. not again.............this feeling.......... I've felt it before........... no................. no....................

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Ripping* *Tearing*

*Splatt*

What the hell? It's so cold... and the ground is hard. I try opening my eyes but everything is still blurry and surrounded by darkness. I feel so lonely and so fragile, but more than anything...

"I'm... I'm hungry."

My eyes are slowly adjusting to the darkness, but the blurriness is not disappearing, I can see something in front of me but I can't make out the shape. I can see that it's white and gold but I have no idea what it is, it's moving and getting closer fast, wait now it's slow. The blurriness got worse for like a second and my body felt like it was moving on it's own, I can feel that I'm now holding something in my right hand and then follow it up with my left.
Before I could ask what I was holding, I started putting more strength into my hands and pulled with my right arm. There was a weird snapping and ripping sound, I started seeing red amongst the white in my hand. It smelled delicious.
The smell was making my hunger skyrocket to the point it was painful. Without any more thoughts in my head, I opened my mouth and took a bite out of it.

I'm not sure if it was because of how hungry I was or if it actually tasted amazing, but whatever I was eating felt like the most delicious and savory meal I ever had. It was kinda chewy like beef but I was biting through it like nothing, it was also incredibly juicy like a fruit. There was something hard at the center but was so controlled by my hunger that I kept biting into it and eventuelly it gave a satisfying crunch.

"So hungry..."

What is that noise?

3rd person POV

No one knew what to think, at once all of their bodies are shaking uncontrollably over an indescribable feeling of danger, a dormant instinct that was screaming at them to simply turn around and run far away from whatever had just appeared, a sensation that is said to exist in all prey animals telling them that their survival is in great danger.
They just witnessed the birth of an Apex Predator standing at the top of the food chain, of course they were not aware that the creature in front of them was a predator, they didn't know what it was. And that fact made it all the more terrifying, the fear of survival combined with the fear of the unknown made all of them freeze in terror over what was in front of them.

Nightstain was standing wide eyed on the verge of tears, no amount of training could have prepared him for a situation like this, his hands were firmly grasping his broadsword prepared to defend himself and those around him should the situation call for it. Though he was doubting if he could even muster the strength to move his body in time considering how much he was shaking, he really wanted to just go home and spend an afternoon painting more than anything else right now. He was starting to question if he would ever get the chance to paint again after this night.

Nightblade wasn't doing much better than her brother, she was always more of a warrior than he was and had always been physically stronger than most males around her. She had made her image as this stone faced warrior maiden and kept it in check for as long as she can remember in her career. But that image was close to falling apart as her eyes were showing clear signs of terror and her mouth was shut firmly as she was holding her breath trying not to scream in fear of provoking what was in front of her. She felt like she was close to passing out, but if she did then she would be unable to protect her only family, that fear was the only thing currently keeping her conscious at the moment.

Faust's body was in a similar situation as her friends as she's kneeling down after her fall into despair. Her body was trying to respond to her instincts that were screaming at her to turn around and run, but something other than fatigue was keeping that from happening.
That something was her head, her head that was currently processing her situation and rapidly asking questions like: "Is that how they are born? Are they all born like that? Did it just speak despite being a newborn? What combination of animals is it?" and finally "How is something so small releasing so much wild magic?" Her curiosity and quest for knowledge was overpowering her instincts.

Solaris mind and body however, was filled with nothing but pain. As soon as he was exposed to the newborn's magic, he was filled with a feeling he has never felt before, a feeling that was overpowering his fear and his survival instincts.
That feeling was the feeling of being outmatched and small. Solaris has been through countless battles and fought a large variety of creatures during his long life. Dragons, Wyverns, Ursas, Behemoths and Leviathans, he has seen and defeated them all. It was these feats that led to him being worshipped like a god and what filled his ego.

But this infant, this abomination was right now making him feel small and outmatched, his initial fear was quickly overpowered by humiliation and anger. He was gonna make this creature pay for it, pay with it's life.
Using a remote teleportation spell to return his Golden dagger to his left hand he quickly rushed forward with the plan to end it right here. This was the action that led us to this current situation as the pain in his burned right hand is being outmatched by the pain of losing his left to the child's overwhelming strength. Fear soon overpowered his ego as he was watching the infant devour the flesh and bone of his left arm, filled with fear and panic he summoned a Golden Sword to his right hand and made another attempt at ending its life.

What should have followed was the sound of a magic enhanced blade cutting through flesh, but the sound that actually followed was the sound of something shattering like glass and Solaris being thrown onto his back. In a daze Solaris slowly lifts his right arm to view his glorious Solar Blade, what he sees is the same blade that cut through dragon scales like butter, shattered like a bad replica.

Pain once again filled Solaris mind as he witnessed the child kneeling down towards him and shoving its hands into his stomach. His golden armor and chainmail did nothing to stop this as the green creature was ripping it off of him, like a foal opening presents on their birthday, but the gift this time was Solaris' own flesh.

Solaris focuses his magic into his horn, planning to incinerate the creature instead, but just as he is getting ready to fire, a green blur appears for less than a second and a loud snap. Small sparks were the only thing that followed from Solaris horn or at least where his horn used to be, as it was just swiftly snapped off by the creature's powerful and fast tail.

Solaris was again feeling something for the first time, that feeling was despair, as he could do nothing but watch as the creature was eating out of his stomach.

Queen Faust POV

I was overwhemled at first with the sudden sense of unavoidable danger, but the Wild magic that was being released immediately disappeared when Solaris decided to commit suicide. Right now I could do nothing but simply watch as the stallion that has been a bane of my life for so long was slowly dying an agonising death right in front of me. I had rushed my way here with the intent to end his life without a single care for the consequences, I was prepared to end his reign once and for all.

But this, this is worse than anything I could have done to him and it's safe to say that he deserves it. He has killed too many people to deserve anything else, from soldiers, warriors, beasts, civilians and other rulers. The stallion that held the title as one of the worst tyrants in Equestrias history, one who was worshipped like a god by his subjects, is right now being slowly killed and devoured by a newborn.

I can only imagine what is going through his head right now and it's taking everything I have right now to not smile like a psychopath by just thinking about it. I take my eyes off the show to quickly look behind me and see how Nightstain and Nightblade is taking the situation right now, judging by how their eyes are wide open and mouths are twitching, it seems they are stuck in between being horrified and smiling like maniacs. Honestly I can't blame them and I wouldn't mind if they decided to openly smile at the display.

I look back towards the slow execution but my gaze shifts slightly downwards as I see Solaris horn lying just in front of me. I'll pick it up and put it away for now, we will be needing proof that the king is dead, but how am I going to explain this?
Eh, I'll think about it tomorrow, right now I'll just watch Solaris suffer. Had it been anyone else I wouldn't have even hesitated to help them, but since it's Solaris I'll let the child take it's time and enjoy its first meal. This might actually be a good time to study their species or at least their diet.

Screaming and pathetic attempts to get away followed by more screaming, this is pretty much everything that was happening. Honestly this was just sad, as satisfying as it is to watch Solaris suffer, the fact that he still believes he can get away is pathetic, his lower half is pretty much gone at this point, just die already. Eventually he managed to turn himself around and look at me with pleading eyes, I know exactly what is about to happen.

"Faust *cough* please! Don't just stand there *cough* Help me! Help your king, help your husband!" he pleaded with tears and blood running down his face.

Did this bastard seriously ask me for help? After he basically crushed my dreams and called me an object. How many times have others done the same towards him, only for him to make their heads roll. I'm gonna enjoy this.

With a smile I answer: "Burn in Tartarus you false king."

His face widens in despair and betrayal, followed by teeth grinding rage as he attempts to fire a magic blast with his broken horn. His last attack is stopped by a green hand that takes a strong grip covering his eyes and broken horn, with a loud snap his head is twisted 180 degrees and then ripped off from his shoulders, finally ending it.

I'm not sure for how long me and the Night guards silently watched as the infant finished what was left of Solaris, even the bones and organs weren't spared, all that was left was a torn apart golden armour, a shattered sword, some feathers from his wings and a puddle of blood. I get up from my knees and slowly make my way towards the infant with Nightstain and Nightblade not too far behind.
Honestly I was scared, but my fear and screaming instincts were silenced when I started hearing something that I wasn't prepared for but should have expected.

The child had started crying, it wasn't a cry that you would hear from a child that was simply distraught. No, this was a cry of sorrow and loss, I remember that despite having just been born that he had been talking, which might suggest that not only is this child extremely intelligent but is most likely aware of what has transpired, his mothers death. I continue walking towards him slowly and kneel down on one leg.

"Hey there little one," I say in a motherly voice, "do you have a name?"

He looks up towards me with tear filled eyes, "Meruem, my name is Meruem."

I was a little taken aback when I looked into his eyes, out of everything about him, his eyes were something else. Not only were they a beautiful purple colour, but they just scream power and potential, it's like I'm staring straight into a beautiful glass painting depicting a bright future. And that name, Meruem, even without knowing what it means I can tell that it is a perfect name for this one. I smile as I introduce myself.

"Hello Meruem, my name is Faust, Queen of Equestria." I say keeping a warm smile. But he seemed to tense up when I mentioned I was a Queen.

"Pleasure to meet you ma'am." he answered while bowing.

I giggle and continue, "These two are my escorts and closest friends, this is Nightstain and his sister Nightblade."

He looks towards the Night guards and they give him each a reassuring smile and bows, he then starts looking around the room and onto the floor, he then tenses up when he sees his mess.

Looking at me worried, he asked: "Who did I kill?"

"Nothing to worry about my child, the one you killed was named Solaris," I answered reassuringly, "he was a horrible tyrant who deserved everything that happened to him, you have nothing to feel bad about."

Oh, okay... so what happens now?" he asked, "I kinda just killed and ate your king."

This was a serious question that even I was unsure what the right answer would be. What is going to happen now? What are we going to tell our subjects? If Equestria is without a king, there are definitely going to be consequences. Even with my position as Queen, my authority doesn't have as much meaning as Solaris, sure Solaris was hated but that doesn't change that he had worshippers and held responsibility for the connections to some of the other kingdoms. If word gets out that the King of Everfree is gone, the other rulers are going to take action, there might even be a civil war with the kingdom being split in the middle.

But what about Meruem, his people were just slaughtered and he might be the last of his kind. We can't just leave him here, can we?

Well, at least I know the answer for one of the questions.

"Meruem," he looks up to me, "Would you like to be a part of the Royal family?"

He looks at me with wide eyes, completely shocked. Nightstain looks like he's about to pass out and Nightblade looks like she wants to protest but seems to be struggling with getting the words out.
Meruem looks down, deep in thought and then he looks towards me and seems to be studying my body, looking for anything that seems out of place. He then looks up to my eyes with a serious expression, trying to tell if I'm trying to trick him.

"Are you sure?" he asked skeptically, "Even after seeing what I did, you want to make me a part of your family?"

"Yes," I answer with a smile, "I sure my daughters would love to have a little brother."

He looks down again, thinking hard. His eyes then widen, he seems to have remembered something and been hit with some sort of realisation. I then see him smile gently with tears streaming down his cheeks, he walks towards me and wraps me into a hug with his face buried into my chest.

"Thank you." he answers while crying.

I return the hug, planting a kiss onto his forehead and say, "Welcome to the family, Meruem."

Author's Note

Faust and Meruem finally meet and Solaris met his end.
This chapter was extremely difficult to write, but I'm pretty satified with how it ended.

Please give feedback and point out any errors that I might have missed, thank you.