Author's Note

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I honestly hope you all enjoying the story so far. If you do please upvote, it really keeps me going, especially comments. Comments tell me what I need to improve or add stuff to my story. Anyways...
I present to you chapter 6

Chapter 6 : Secrets revealed...

The rows of books were overwhelming Cobalt. It appeared that the rows of bookcases were placed in a maze pattern to no doubt confuse and deter unwanted guests. Cobalt looked up. But unfortunately just like every design there is always a flaw.
The bookshelves did not reach till the ceiling, leaving a gaping space, enough for a Pegasus to fly comfortably. This was going to be a problem for time. For all Cobalt knew they already got what they wanted.

Cobalt took a deep breathe, his irises glowing brighter.

He smiled. "Nope, they still here. All six of them."

And it appeared that they were on the other end of the archives.

Cobalt right ear raised. Ha ! Nice try...

Cobalt ducked just in time as three metal projectiles whistled over his head, embeding the wall behind him. Cobalt gave a quick look to confirm they were metal Feathers instead to find metal-like needles.

Wait a minute thought Cobalt. If it was metal feathers i would have had assumed Pegasus but metal spikes ? That would mean...

Two figures glided down from the bookcase landing in front of Cobalt.Their coats were midnight blue, except for the mare on the right, hers was a bit lighter. There wings were bat-like, no feathers. Both of their eyes were of a dark green colour. But the most important aspect of them all was the fangs. They were barely visible but you could see it.

"Lunar ponies."

The one on the right, glared at him, and then turned to his companion."Argh ! I told you we should had taken the guards out before we entered."

The Lunar Mare just sighed. "How many times I have to tell you that I am not the one who makes the decision! I just give the orders what Crystal gives me."

Ah. Crystal. Thought Cobalt. Shes the one who is running the show.

"Now, what to do with you ? ," said the mare. She grinned revealing her fangs. They were not as big as her companions but was just as deadly. "I wonder how you taste like! The other two were not great at all, very salty."

Cobalt's tightened. "In the the name of her Majesty, Princess Celestia, the ruler of the sun and the moon, you are arrested for murder and treason, surrender your weapons or otherwise brutal force will be used."

"The ruler of the sun and the moon!," seethed the mare as she turned towards her companion."Can you believe it Dark fang ? Crystal was right, these ponies do not even know there own history."

Dark Fang nodded. " Yeah, Moonglow .It seems Celestia is not saint-like as i thought, hiding away our history, erasing the memories of her own si..."

Dark fang immediately fell to the ground as the spear pierced his chest, missing all vital organs, but the pain knocked him .

"Fang !,"shouted Moonglow as she rushed towards him.

"It cannot be... a bearer," said Dark fang, fearfully.

"What are you talking about fang,he is just a... " Moonglow looked at Fangs gaze. The ponies irises were glowing and it appeared his earing was glowing too.

"o No, we got to warn Crystal"

"Go," replied Fang. I will buy you some time.

Moonglow nodded,taking to flight to the other end of the archives, disappearing over the bookshelves.

Cobalt looked at the Lunar pony as the spear magically dissipated from the Lunar pony's pierced body, reappearing by his side. He was surprised that they knew he was a Rune bearer. As far he was concerned he was the only one who knew of the existence of the runes, even the princess seemed to have forgotten about them. They were that ancient. and he, a simple pony found one on a small little rock farm.

The lunar pony coughed violently."Go on, let us get this over and done with."

Cobalt ignored his statement, he was quite curios on how much knowledge they knew about the runes."How much do you know about the runes."

The Lunar pony was shaking for some reason, confusing Cobalt."N-N-ever, i rather die than tell you anything D-D-oombringer."

"Doom bringer?" They definitely know more about the the runes than he does but looks like his hostage was not going to budge.He tried asking Violet about his role and duty as a bearer but she always used to weave her way out of that one. Now though he was having troubling thoughts. Doom bringer. Kinda catchy.

"Violet."

The sound of yawning was heard.

"Yes Cobalt ?"

Cobalt did not need to speak, he simply showed Violet his memories.

Cobalt waited for a couple of seconds only to get her reply.

"No ."

"I need to know Violet, i need answers. i need to know why they are here.I nee-"

Cobalt was immediately stopped by an invisible hoof on his muzzle.

"Okay, fine but only certain questions.Technically i am not allowed to, so you owe me one."

Cobalt smiled." A date perhaps ?"

SMACK !

An invisible hoof hit his head. "Ow! what was that for ?"

"I told you to stop that !"

"Stop what? A date would be awesome ! Pony to pony and besides if your hoof smelled that nice I'm sure..."

SMACK!

"Owww!"

Cobalt slowly walked towards another pair of doors. The interrogation went smoothly, thanks to Violets truth spell. The information he learnt was... shocking. Like Princess Celestia having a sister, who was the actual princess of the night, and her being banished unjustly by her evil sister. Another big piece of information he learnt was that in a few years time Princess Luna would escape her lunar prison. Cobalt was surprised to learn that after Princess Luna banishment, many therestrals revolted against Celestia, calling themselves Lunar ponies. A bloody civil war broke out, deaths ran into the thousands, all which was erased from the history books. History, it seems, had been written by the victors. All of this information was what the lunar ponies wanted to reveal to the the public. But they needed proof, which is why they were here in the Canterlot archives. Cobalt took all of this with a pinch of salt, of course. Radicals beliefs were, most of the time... exaggerated. The princess would not banish her own sister to the moon,right? thought Cobalt. And the last piece of information that he got from Dark fang was the most interesting one. Coming to the Canterlot archives for dusty old books was only one of the reasons. They were also here for the Shadow rune, which they found out was here. Cobalt wanted to ask him more questions but unfortunately, Violet knew what he was going to ask and cut the spell. Dark fang fell unconscious after that. Cobalt had to leave him as he heard Guards hoof-steps coming his way.

Cobalt read the sign.

FORBIDDEN. DO NOT ENTER.

"Wait a minute. There is a forbidden area within a forbidden area which is within a restricted area which is within the royal archive of canterlot which is within the Canterlot library which is guarded 24/7. Really shows the hierarchy of the elite ."

"Be carful Cobalt, if the Rune of shadow is awake than be ready for a fight. Remember the rune of shadow is the only bearer who does not have a guardian, they are both and the same. Also the fact that he gets stronger with every opponent he defeats."

"Your Family is wacked, Violet. And I think this brother of yours takes first prize as most messed up pony."

"He is not actually a pony and is not 'messed up' F.Y.I. ..."

"He just prefers to solo level."