Book 1: Loose Ends

Every pony have their own unique dreamscape or to be more specific, a Junction of sort (Think about a train station) that leads to other dreams such as nightmares, happy recollections and the more intense ones like ahem... lustful dreams for example, the list goes on and on. The dreamscape could be anything, a classroom or Palace, it all depends on the pony.

Cobalt's dreamscape was something else. A grassland that stretched towards the setting of the sun, with one lone apple tree, which underneath was the sleeping form of Cobalt.

Violet sighed as she heard the soft breaths of Cobalt. Igris Knocked him hard, enough to send him here...

Violet mentally rolled her eyes. "You both can come out now."

"Hmpf, I thought you said sis would cuddle with him, bro"

Another voice replied, exasperated. " I said 'would', you Nob-skull, 'would'. I was stating a possibility not a fact. "

Violet turned around to see a lone stallion walking towards her. His coat and mane was black, adorned with glowing golden geometric lines across his coat. He wore a big grin as he spoke.

"Hello Sis! Long time no se..."

Unfortunately Violet punched him in the muzzle before he could finish his sentence, sending him flying towards the never ending sunset.

"Good one sis..."

Right at the edge of the shade of the tree, a abnormal creature stood before her, a creature not from Equus but from another planet called earth.

"Hugeyanim !", said Violet excitedly, tacking the creature into a hug.

"Whoa, be careful sis, this weapon is really dangerous", he said, his tone showing happiness, glad he could see his little sister."

Violet rolled her eyes but listened to him, taking a step back. The sword he was holding was nearly tall as him and seemed to absorb all the light, releasing an inky smoke in return.

"Sung..," said Violet only to be reassured by the rune of shadows.

"Do not worry Violet, Igris is just playing around and besides those royal guards are doing a somewhat substantial job of protecting him from my knight."

"That is a relief," sad Violet. "I just can't believe it, it has been over a thousand years since we last seen each other."

"Do not forget about me," wheezed Black Rune as he dragged his body towards the tree. " What was that for sis ? I thought you would be happy to see me."

Violet crossed her hooves."If I recalled correctly, Cobalt and I tried to communicate to you but for some reason a certain pony did not want to talk."

"I was following the rules !," defended Black Rune. "A guardian is not allowed to contact or be in the presence of another bearer of another rune. It is the rules. Rules which are meant to be followed and adhered, speaking about rules... "

Violet heard Sung sighing loudly out of boredom, probably knowing what was coming next.

"I do not know what is going on between you and Cobalt but whatever it is... it is not allowed.

Violet was blushing furiously but Black rune did not seem to notice it as he carried on with his rant.

"It is forbidden for a guardian to have feelings for their bearers as the rule states it mus..."

Sung probably tired of Black runes ranting about his beloved rules stuffed his mouth with a apple that he found on the ground.

"Hmhpsdfdlkfkfl !"

"Aaah, much better," said The rune of shadows as he turned towards Violet.

"Thank you brother," replied Violet, still blushing.

"You like him don't you ?"

Violet nodded slowly, unsure whether to tell him or not.

"Does he know or... "

"H-He is aware of it."

"And does he love you ?"

"I-I-I do not know."

"Ah, I see," nodded Sung. "Lets find out shall we ?"

The rune of shadows was about to poke Cobalt on the head to wake him up, only to be stop by a frantic Violet.

"No ! Brother don't, I-I-I ... I do not want him see me...," said Violet, her ears folded back.

Black Rune spat the apple out of his mouth."Wait. You did not let him see you ? Why ?"

"Is this about your eyes?"

Violet did not reply, her face looking at the ground.

The Rune of shadows cupped his hands under her chin, bringing her face to his face.

"Being blind is the worst," said Violet, bitterly.

"No Violet, the worst is having sight but no vision of the road ahead"

Brother is right Violet. It does not matter if you are blind, if this Cobalt truly loves he would not care until Tatruss freezes over.Until the end."

Violets grey eyes welled up with tears, something was off about her brothers, their expressions turned serious. even though she did not follow the rules to the extent of her brothers, she knew them well enough. And one rule in particular that surfaced her memories. Contact between guardians should be avoided unless necessary.

"Why did y-y-you want to talk to me ?"

Both the brothers gave their sister a sorrowful look.

" The Rune of shadows has fallen ,Violet. Right now I am just a sort of a clone right now. Too much of magic had been drain from me. I have turned to stone"

"But that means..."

"Yes Violet," nodded Sung. "The prophecy has begun. All the the runes will fall, it will happen, one way or the other.The end of days are far away but we are the first signs of the coming doom. All who are left are the Rune of protection, destruction and Nature but they too will fall."

Violet looked at him. He did not mentioned her...

"Cobalt !"

Violet stared in horror as Cobalt was choking in his sleep, his hooves were moving frantically as if trying to get oxygen.Violets eyes widened. Somepony was drowning him.

"What is happening !?," cried Violet.The rune of perception held Cobalt in her hooves crying.

"This is the best I could do Violet. A painless death. That is why I brought you here. Why I ordered Igris to knock him out. He was destined to die... but I will promise you one thing. The pony who did this will suffer, not now but when it comes... "