The True Master of Chaos

Star Swirl dashed in the air in Demi alicorn form, leading the three alicorns behind him out of the clearing under the moon light. He could hear the massive explosions from behind him, contemplating going back to help Solaris. He chose not not to when he saw the tears running down Luna's cheeks.

Flying low through the trees, Magnis led the girls deeper into the forest away from the horrid creature. Tears began to form in her eyes as she continued, afraid to want to know what would become of her love. She had heard all of the stories of how powerful Aligon was, and she didn't want to-

"AHH!"

Magnis screamed out in pain when a green energy beam struck her right wing. The pain caused her to tumble down to the ground and crash into the dirt.

Celestia panicked as she saw her mother fall backward. "Mom!" dropping down, she ran over by her side, "Mom, you alright?"

Luna came down as well. She was hyperventilating from panic from earlier already, and this only increased as she approached her injured mom. Looking down, she saw the dark burn across her wing, charring several inches of delicate muscles needed for flight. The wave of tears that she had been holding back finally broke through her eyes, staining her blue cheeks, "Mom, are- are you alright?" she said through gasps of air.

"I'm fine. Don't worry Luna." Magnis answered, trying her best to keep her young daughter calm.

Star swirl came back to his queen, afraid of what could be the extent of her injuries. Seeing that she was able to stand gave him a feeling of relief after her hard crash into the ground, but before he could say anything, his magic detected something approaching, fast. Getting in position, he charged his magic up, the flames illuminating the area of the forest, "Stand back my queen."

Coming to a skidding stop, Malvelin stared at the fallen queen with a cold smile, "Hello Magnis, sorry for doing that to your wing, but it was very rude of you to leave without saying goodbye."

Star Swirl walked to place himself between Malvelin and Magnis, his red eyes staring with anger towards his former student, "You have disappointed me, Malvelin. You were once my most prized student."

"Exactly, I WAS your prized student before i found out you were holding me back. I wanted to expand my magic to higher lengths, but you saw me as a threat." Malvelin was yelling at this point, "You were afraid that I would become the strongest unicorn in the world, so you banished me!"

"I am not going to explain my point again. Whatever happened before, this does not give you a reason to join Aligon. He does not care for the lives of this land."

Malvelin just stared quietly for a moment before smiling once again. Suddenly, his coat shifted to a neon blue, then his mane burst out into flickering blue flames, casting a low glow behind him in the dark trees. Even his eyes turned into a bright, golden shine. He smiled at the shocked expression that he saw in the other ponies faces, "This is why I chose to serve him."

Star Swirl stated in shock, "You- you have reached Demi alicorn?"

"Yes I have. I have pushed myself to the next level in power thanks to his training in magic. Now, I will show you right now that I have surpassed you!" Malvelin then rushed across the ground, his flames leaving a bright trail in his wake.

The two girls screamed in fear as they saw they watched the cold hearted pony coming straight at them. Star Swirl quickly turned back to Magnis, "Hold on!" causing his horn to glow, he enveloped the three alicorns in a bright energy shield. Turning back, he launched a fireball from the tip of his horn directly at the incoming unicorn.

Enveloping his body in his green aura, Malvelin Teleported five feet over the fire. As soon as he swung his legs, blue patches of fire shot out from his hooves, giving him the ability to run in the air. Taking off through the trees, Star Swirl dashed under the low hanging branches, his fire mane burning many of the dry leaves that hung on the branches. He glanced over his shoulder to make sure his opponent was following, 'I have to get clear of the girls.' he thought to himself.

Banking up, Star Swirl flew up into the sky above the forest. Malvelin followed close behind as he charged his magic. Shooting up three small fire balls, he the. Focused his energy into the spheres, now manually guiding them. Each ball went out in wide arcs, rushing forward toward Star Swirl. Smiling, Malvelin forced the fire balls to all collide directly on Starswirl, creating a massive explosion.

Malvelin laughed as he watched the smoke begin to clear, "Nice try master, but I have no intention on ever standing below your hooves again."

"Then perhaps you have no purpose in this world anymore." a voice said from behind.

Malvelin whipped around, Shocked to see Star Swirl hovering in mid air behind him. He then snarled,  his flames on his neck growing taller. The two unicorns the. Began dashing parallel with each other through the air, launching a barrage of fire balls and energy beams at each other. Both fighters matched each other stride with stride, blast with blast, their attacks colliding with the countering blast.

Malvelin was getting frustrated; despite his increased power with his new form, he had only had the power for several months and had not mastered the power. Star Swirl has had years of practice with the Demi alicorn form, which showed in his ability to keep up his pace with not too much difficulty.

After going back and forth for several minutes, Star Swirl dropped down, diving at a sharp angle before reaching a cloud and kicked off it, launching him up towards Malvelin. Waving his horn, he created an X symbol in the air from his fire and shot it up. Before Marveling could move out of the way, the symbol struck his chest and wrapped around his back. Trying to break free from it, Malvelin charged his horn to teleport, but felt as if his energy was being drained every second ,"What- what is this?"

"My personal spell..." Star Swirl calmly stated as he glided over to the trapped pony, "... It not only restricts the power of another weaker than you, but it also slowly eats away at your magic."

Malvelin growled as he struggled to keep his body afloat, the flames on his neck beginning to flicker. He looked down and saw his fur was beginning to lose its neon shine, starting to return to its gray tone. He turned his head back to his former master, "You are not stronger than I am. I am the most powerful!" he pointed his horn at the white unicorn, trying to shoot out, but all that spit trickled were several sparks.

"you not able to resist it shows otherwise, Malvelin." Star Swirl stopped a few feet in front of the captured unicorn, now holding him up with his magic, "I tried to give you the chance to give up this wretched pursuit of power, but your heart shows that you do not wish to follow the ways in which I taught you." His red eyes began shining brightened, followed by his horn generating a large purple plasmic orb.

Malvelin began to panic, realizing that he was defenseless, "Wait wait! What are you doing!?"

"You threatened the safety of my home. You attack my queen and her daughters. I will not let you hurt them anymore!" Rushing forward, he stuck the ball at Malvelin's stomach, then shot out.

Malvelin felt himself be driven up into the sky as the magic ball began ripping into his stomach, causing pain beyond anything he had ever thought possible. The last thing he could register in his mind was seeing the bright flash of the ball as it exploded at point blank range.

Starswirl watched the bright explosion for several moments. Despite knowing what he did was the right thing, he could not help but feel the aching pain of having to kill one that he was so close to in the past. He felt a lone tear drip down his face as he whispered in the night, "Goodbye, old friend." and with that, he dropped back into the forest and found where he had left Magnis and the other two inside of his shield.

Reaching the spot, he deactivated his Demi alicorn form, then lowered the shield to let them out. Immediately, both Celestia and Luna raced toward him. "Uncle Star Swirl!" Luna screamed out as she kept up and latched on to his neck with her forelegs, burying her face into his fur as she cried.

Celestia came up and embraced his side, her eyes also slowly leaking tears, "We were so worried about you. We thought something had happened."

Star Swirl out a hoof over Celestia and pulled her closer and gave her a kiss on the forehead, "I'm alright. I'm happy that you are safe." Looking up, he watched as Magnis walked over to him, a line of tears falling down her face.

"Star Swirl?" Luna asked as she looked up through glossy eyes, "Where's daddy?"

Star Swirl felt his heart sink at the question. He stared into those sad eyes, not wanting to reveal the fear that clenched his heart. His voice was caught inside of his throat as he tried to speak, "Luna, your... Your father-"

"Is dead."

All four of the alicorns and unicorns gasped as they heart the serpent like voice from the trees. Turning, they saw Aligon trotting into the small area, his cold eyes piercing through the night sky. Seeing the terrified faces in front of him only brought more amusement to him, "I must say, I'm disappointed Malvelin failed. He was quite useful. But it doesn't matter anymore..." he paused as he lifted his long tail, sporting the elemental crown in its grasp, "I have nothing to fear anymore." he grinned as he threw the crown at the feet of his next victims.

"Dad!" Celestia screamed as watched the crown bounce across the dirt and land by them.

Magnis couldn't breathe as she looked at the crown, seeing the traces of blood around the brim. Tears now fell from her eyes as she looked back up to the demon in front of her, "You monster!"

"He he, well, I am what I was made to be... The most powerful creature to have ever existed. Your husband was in the way of my rightful place as the ruler of this wretched world." Aligon said as he came closer towards them.

Star Swirl reactivated his power once again, pushing the two girls back towards their mother, "Magnis, take them. I'll hold him off."

"Actually, none of you are going anywhere." Aligon smirked. Inhaling deeply, he opened his mouth wide, then suddenly a rush of bright red fire erupted out and shot passed the group into the forest. The flames burst all of the trees behind them into Massive torches in the night. His eyes began to glow, then the fire began to spread into a wide arc around them, until it completely encircled the whole area.

Looking around, Magnis began to panic as she saw that they were trapped inside. She glanced down to her daughters as they clutched at her sides. Star Swirl knew that there was no hope in him defeating Aligon by himself, but he would not give up and let the ones he cares about be hurt. Charging forward, he released a barrage of varying sized energy beams at the dark alicorn.

Aligon's smile was replaced by a frown as he watched the attacks coming at him, "This is truly sad if you are actually going to try to fight me." folding his good wing in front, his dark shield materialized as the blasts came in, all of which bounced effortlessly off the barrier.

Star Swirl dashed to the side, creating a large ball once again on his horn, but before he could launch it, Aligon shot a beam straight at him, making him have to dodge, and in tune stop his attack. Levitating into the air, Star Swirl flew straight his opposer, his horn writhed in flames. He wanted to stab that demonic entity straight into its heart.

Aligon just stood still, and at the last moment, he teleported behind the unicorn, his long tail shooting out and wrapping around its leg. Whipping it to the side, he slammed Star Swirl into a nearby tree, then flicked his tail around and bashed him into the ground. The three trembling alicorns screamed out in terror as they watched their good friend be beaten.

after several more hits, Aligon threw Star Swirl into the air and blasted him with a beam of gray energy, sending him through the trunk of a nearby tree. as soon as his body crashed into the dirt, Star Swirl screamed out from the pain coursing his body. His demi alicorn deactivated, causing his mane to revert back to it's magenta tone and coat to standard blue. He gasped for air as he tried to stand up, but collapsed back down.

Aligon watched the unicorn suffer, then turned his attention to the three to his side, "Now, let me see those two wonderful daughters that you have."

Luna squealed as she watched the horrifying creature coming towards them, "Mommy!"

Magnis gritted her teeth, flinging her wings out and rushing at Aligon, "You will not touch my daughters!" Her horn glowed, sending out a bright stream of magic at the hybrid before her.

Aligon smiled at seeing her determination. Charging his own magic, he shot out a beam that easily overpowered hers, knocking her back. He then sent out his aura, enveloping her body and bringing her close to him. Celestia eyes shot open in horror as she saw her mother in the grip of the monster, "Mom! Leave her alone!"

Aligon laughed as he watched the queen flail inside of his magic, kicking her legs out to try to move,"You know Magnis, do you know what's interesting about magic? If you are caught in the grip of another, you can escape by countering it with an equal or greater force. But if you are so much weaker than your captor..." he stopped as the magic began to tighten around her chest, "... There is nothing you can do to stop them from breaking every bone in your body."

Magnis screamed out in pain as her ribs began to crack under the force of his magic. To the side Luna scream out in terror hearing the sounds of the cracks. Celestia could not hold back the tears as she watched her mother be tortured, "Stop it! Your hurting her!"

Aligon smiled as he squeezed tighter, feeling the magic constrict around her. Magnis felt as if she was being crushed by a boulder. Then, she felt something pop inside of her, causing a stream of blood to come out of her mouth. Star Swirl crawled from his spot, trying to get off the ground, "No! Magnis!" no matter how much he tried to get up, however, his body wasn't listening.

Celestia dropped to the ground as she saw the blood, "STOP IT! PLEASE!"

Aligon slightly released the pressure, bringing Magnis close to his face, "Prepare to meet your lover in the next world. And don't worry, I'll take real good care of your daughters just for you."

Suddenly, the fire around the forest was vaporized in a bright flash. Aligon looked around in confusion to what was happening, "What the hell is this?". Before he sense anything, a blast of magic rushed through the night and struck him directly in the face and burning both of his eyes. Screaming out in pain, he released his grip on Magnis as he stumbled backwards.

"Mom!" Luna and Celestia screamed as they saw their mother drop to the ground. Running to her side, they both gasped as they saw the blood leaking out of her mouth in a steady stream.

Star Swirl managed to get up the ground, his legs struggling to he his weight. He turned to the direction of where the blast came from. When he saw who it was, his heart nearly stopped, "S-Solaris!?"

Solaris hobbled out of the trees, his body littered in deep gashes and burns all over. The black flames over his body were barely flickering in the moonlight with each step he took. He looked over to the stunned unicorn, seeing his battered frame, "Thank you, Star Swirl. You did your best to protect my family." turning his gaze forward, he enshrouded his crown with his magic and lifted it towards him.

Celestia lifted her eyes to see her father standing there, giving her heart a jump, "Dad!"

Solaris didn't respond as he brought the crown to his chest. Simultaneously, his eyes and the elements began to glow bright, the light enveloping himself. All of the ponies had to cover the eyes from the blinding shine that came from the king. After thirty seconds, the light began to dissipate, leaving in its spot Solaris. His fur had turned into a vibrant array of flames consistig of nearly every visible hue.

He had fused with the elements of harmony.

Aligon slowly stood up from the ground, his eyes shut closed from the pain of the burns. His senses allowed him to turn towards the source of magic that radiated through the air. He sneered when he discovered who it was, "Impossible, I made sure you died!"

Solaris shot out a bright technicolored beam of magic before Aligon could even sense it. The magic enveloped the dragon- alicorn, lifting it up into the air, causing Aligon to panic, "What the... What is this?"

"I was given the elements by the great creators of the world, so I am bonded to their power..." Solaris said as he floated through the air, "...I put my life force into the gems before you tried to vaporize me earlier. Now, I have given every ounce of power that I have and mixed it with them." He stopped as he passed his daughters huddled over their bleeding mother, all three of them staring at him, "Magnis, I am so sorry that I could not be here to protect you."

Celestia gazed up in shock, the sight of her father both shocking and beautiful, "Daddy..."

"Celestia, I need you to look after your sister for me."

"Daddy!"

"I love all of you so much."

"DADDY!"

Solaris didn't look back as he rushed forward, his energy leaving a bright trail in the air. He collided with Aligon and dragged him through the air up into the sky high above the trees. Aligon thrashed in the grip of the alicorn king, unable to break free of the magic. Then he felt something very strange; his body was beginning to break apart, "What are you doing to me!?"

Solaris continued higher through the clouds, his power lighting up the dark sky. His own body was slowly starting to dissolve from the power surging through him, "You have caused the deaths of thousands of ponies and dragons in the world by your own hooves. Your war killed countless others because of your drive for power."

The magic began to spread out, completely enveloping both of the rising alicorns. Aligon now felt whatever was left of his wings were now gone, and now large chunks of his back were dissolving to dust, "You're magnifying your power and the elements into pure light. You'll kill yourself!"

As long as you die as well, I will accept that. You will no longer have the chance to rule this world. You will never see others bow down and serve you. You will never hurt my family. EVER AGAIN!"

From the forest floor, Luna and Celestia stared up at the bright explosion that appeared in the clouds. Both began screaming out into the night as they dropped to the ground, not wanting to accept the fact that their father her had killed himself. Luna crawled over to her older sister and wrapped her hooves around her, "Tia, he's dead! He's gone!"

Star Swirl stood there, not sure of what he should do. Looking back into the sky, he saw six gems fall through the air, tumbling down and landing in the dirt. He was about go and pick them up, but then his mind clicked, "Magnis!"

He hobbled as fast as he could over to the crippled alicorn, her body slump in the dirt. He saw her chest was visibly disfigured in multiple spots, her bones creating disturbing lumps across the surface of her sides. He followed up her neck to the stream of blood slowly trickling out of her mouth. He knelt down, placing his horn on her chest. Sending an electrical pulse through her body, he saw an image of her insides. He was horrified to discover her heart had been ruptured, slowly leaking out of the side. He placed a hoof on her face, trying to shake her awake, "Magnis. Magnis!"

Slowly opening her eyes, Magnis turned up to see the face of her good friend, bringing a faint smile to her face, "Star Swirl. You're ok. I glad to- agh!" she stopped as she coughed up another mouthful of blood.

"My queen, just rest! I'll get help back at the castle."

"No... It's of no use. I won't make it." she said through her gasps for air.

"But-but Magnis..." Star Swirl began to feel the tears swell up at the bottom of his eyes. His good friend was dying right in front of him and there was nothing that he could do to help her.

Seconds later, Luna and Celestia ran over to their mothers side. Celestia dropped down, laying a hoof across her mothers neck, "Mom! Come on, you've got to get up."

"I'm sorry Tia, but I'm not strong enough to make it." Magnis whispered.

Luna ran over to her mothers face, tears welling in her eyes, "Yes you can. You can do it! Uncle Star Swirl, you have to help her!"

Star Swirl just sat there, not attempting to hold back the tears that fell anymore. He felt completely useless. He choked on his emotions as he tried to speak, "I'm so sorry. I've failed you my queen."

You did what you could. Now *huff*, bend down and place your forehead on my horn."

Not sure what she wanted, he still complied. Limping over, he dropped to the ground and put his head out and placed it on her horn. Immediately, he felt a strange feeling run through his body. After a moment, it subsided. Lifting up, Star Swirl was unsure of what just happened, until he looked at her mane, "what?"

Music

Her hair was no longer its normal flowing energy form, but instead fell down as a standard, maroon mane, she turned we head to gaze up at him, "I've given you my immortality. I need you to live long and look after my girls. I *huff* need you to promise that you will always look after them."

Star Swirl once again felt the tears begin to form in his eyes, "But- my queen."

"Promise me."

"I... I promise."

Smiling, Magnis then turned to her crying daughters by her side, their faces stained from their salty trails of tears, "Girls, I have always been proud of you two. And I'm sorry that I won't be there to see you two grow up."

Celestia wiped her face clear with the back of her hoof, her nose sniffling with each breath, "B-b-but mom..."

You have to be strong and look after your sister now, Tia. You have to for me."

"I- I can't."

I know you can. You *cough* will pull through. I... Love ... You."

After those words, Magnis felt her eyes go blank, her head falling to the dirt.

Celestia started screaming out as she watched the life leave her mother, "Mom! Mom come on, get up!" she dropped down, putting her hooves on her mothers neck, trying to shake her, "please get up. Please!"

She continued to shake, but she was not getting up. Her eyes were now so filled with water she couldn't keep them open, "Mom get up, you can't leave us! Get up! GET UP!"

Luna fell backwards, stumbling away in tears. She dropped down and curled into a tight ball, wailing into her hooves. She then felt a hoof on her shoulder. Looking up, she saw the face of her godfather also writhed in tears. Jumping up, she jumped up and cried into his shoulder, "She's gone, uncle! Sh- she's gone!"

Star Swirl could only put his hooves around her back, pulling her closer into his embrace, "I know, Luna. I'm sorry."

Celestia continued to cry as she looked back to see Star Swirl lift a hoof to give room in his embrace. Standing up, she ran over and through herself into it, "She's dead! She's dead!"

Star Swirl clenched his eyes as he squeezed the two crying alicorns in his hooves. All three of them continued to cry together in the cold darkness of night together.