Grogar Summons Other Villains

Our story continues before sunrise. Surrounded by pointy mountains was a vast swamp. Within it, stood massive stone ruins, resembling a ram's skull. Its holes emanated dark orange light. That stone fortress was known as Grogar's lair.

Inside was mostly orange with many caves. Water covered large parts of the lowest floor, making it seem full of pools. Grogar's lair had a large hall. In the middle of it, stood a round stone table. A small creature was flying closer to it.

It was a pink pegasus filly in pajamas. Her mane was light blue. The irises were dark red. That winged foal held a pillow bigger than herself. With it, she landed on the stone table, then curled like a kitten — "A short nap won't be a problem.”

A massive creature walked into the room. His lower body was similar to that of a black bull. The upper half was that of a red, muscular humanoid with long black horns. His bearded face was about the size of the pink pegasus filly. Within the dark eyes, were small yellow pupils.

That was a centaur. He approached the table before smacking away the pink pegasus filly — “Get off the table, you pest.”

After falling on the floor, the winged foal flew to be higher than the centaur’s head. She clapped with wings, unleashing a pink lightning bolt at the massive muscular monster's face — “Tirek, don't think you can beat me around like before.”

“Of course I can.” — said the centaur. Between his long black horns appeared an orange energy orb. Similar light engulfed the winged foal. As her pajamas burst into flames, she screamed — "OW! HOT! HOT! OW!!"

Orange light brought her closer to the massive muscular monster, who frowned — “Empowering you was a waste of Grogar's magic. But that mistake is easy to fix.”

His mouth opened wide. From the winged foal, pink energy started rushing inside. Her colors began to fade. But then, a big green beam smashed Tirek into a wall. That power came from the green, knife-like horn of a crowned, tall, dark gray mare with long blue hair and green stone armor. Her green wings were shaped like butterfly and fly wings.

This was a changeling. From her mouth, green webbing rushed upon Tirek's face, shutting him. Pink energy returned to the winged foal. Regaining colors and cutie-mark, she smiled — “Golly! Thanks, Chrysalis!"

“You’re welcome, Cozy Glow.” — replied the changeling before turning towards the massive muscular monster — “Grogar's mistake is allowing you to live after yesterday's betrayal.”

Before another, bigger, green beam could reach Tirek, he covered himself with orange energy. With such protection, the centaur was neither moved nor harmed by the power of Chrysalis. When that changeling ceased unleashing green magic, the massive muscular monster unshielded himself — “Oh get over it. You knew what happened when Discord stopped being useful.”

The green webbing on the centaur’s face was burnt away. He shot an orange energy wave at Chrysalis. Their magic beams clashed. Soon both rushed back at Tirek, throwing him into water with an explosion. The changeling said — “After saving you and Cozy Glow, I expected better behaviour. If you want to be spared again, you will learn to serve.”

Suddenly, from the water, emerged the massive muscular monster. With horns forward, he lunged at Chrysalis — “I don't serve, I DOMINATE!”

That changeling unleashed a great green energy wave. But her power only slowed the rushing centaur. Together, they broke through wall after wall, and soon were outside. As Tirek passed by, water scattered in large waves. Trees bent like dry crops.

“Raaagh!” — growled Chrysalis. Shooting at the centaur she pushed herself off him. But orange magic quickly grabbed the changeling, creating flames on her. Then threw Chrysalis back inside Grogar's lair, on a cold stone floor.

Before she could stand up, Tirek’s muscular red arm, bigger than the burning changeling's whole body, slammed down upon her, breaking the floor and causing a shock wave. Then the centaur pinched Chrysalis in a similar way. Again and again, shaking the cave.

Tirek’s mouth opened wide. From Chrysalis, green energy went inside, enlarging the centaur. Pink lightning struck his back. Multiple times to no reaction. Suddenly, enduring Tirek’s punches, the changeling shot the centaur through the ceiling.

Then spat webbing on him. When Tirek reached the sky, green light threw him back down. The changeling, unleashed from orange power, flashed green and became a giant, blue bear cub. When Tirek fell near her, she smacked him to the main hall — “Grogar shall not suffer from your treachery.”

Once again, the centaur shielded himself with orange energy. Webbing melted off Tirek. From the giant bear cub’s mouth, a green fire wave rushed upon him. Rocks touched by it turned to dust. The centaur and his magical protection were slowly dragged further.

Tirek stomped the ground. Near the giant bear cub, emerged a giant stone spike, tripping her. The centaur charged at Chrysalis. However, in a green flash, the changeling became a tiny insect. So Tirek flew over her. Then Chrysalis shot at him.

Orange light brought the changeling in front of the massive muscular monster. As Tirek was about to crush her, she once more became a giant blue bear cub. And stopped the centaur's arms. They began to wrestle until another voice spoke — "Enough."

A big blue ram walked in. He wore something that resembled a large red collar with yellow studs. Close to his chest, hung a green stone bell. His dark blue horns shone yellow and black. Such power engulfed Tirek, Cozy Glow and the giant bear cub.

Together, that trio was brought to the round stone table. Chrysalis reverted to her main form. The blue ram hugged her closer to himself, then kissed the changeling's cheek — “Now that you are all awake, we can develop our plans to conquer Equestria.”

The massive muscular monster scoffed — “Someone, who wastes magic to empower a child, shouldn't make conquest plans.”

“Empowering Cozy Glow was not a waste. On the contrary, you should be grateful for that.” — said the creature who kissed Chrysalis earlier — “By sharing magic with others, even if they are children, I make their usefulness continuous. Cozy Glow was very helpful and deserved to be rewarded with power.”

He threw a black and yellow wave at Tirek, lifting him. That dark power grabbed the massive muscular centaur's wrists, moving them to be away from each other. Tirek struggled against the magical bindings.

The blue ram frowned — “You, on the other hoof, have only been a hindrance to this team. I expected more. Without servitude, your magic and strength are wasted. Perhaps the pink filly would use them better?”

“Golly! Grogar, would you really give all of Tirek's powers to me?” — asked the pink filly. The blue ram nodded — “Gladly. After that, either you or Chrysalis could easily dispose of him.”

“Wait! Being against servitude is not the same as not wanting to be part of your team.” — said the massive, bound, muscular centaur — “Grogar, you were my childhood favourite villain. I would be proud to conquer Equestria with you. Give me opportunities to be useful, and I will gladly take them.”

“Hopefully, for your sake.” — replied the blue ram. Black and yellow power released Tirek. As the massive muscular centaur fell on the ground, Grogar forced him to kneel — “Treachery and disruption of work won't be tolerated. Understood?”

“Of course!” — said Tirek, kneeling a bit more. After allowing him to stand up, Grogar looked at Cozy Glow and Chrysalis — “Tonight, I will again resurrect King Sombra. Until then, were there other great villains, who would fit our team? Maybe some, with whom you would work better?”

There was a moment of silence. The other villains glanced at each other. Tirek raised his hand — "The Pony of Shadows? I've heard he was uniquely powerful."

Grogar's crystal ball showed a starry night in Equestria. Then, into view, came a large, black and monstrous alicorn. Lights from every star rushed into his horn. And the world darkened. Seeing this, the blue ram smiled — “Impressive. This would be perfect to start a new epoch of darkness. Let's see what happened to him.”

The crystal ball showed the Pony of Shadows being pushed into a portal by colorful beams, which were coming from various artifacts held by ponies. During that struggle, out of the dark alicorn's chest, two energy lassoes pulled out a slim gray unicorn. While the Pony of Shadows, as a formless darkness, was thrown through the portal.

“It seems, in order to have a body, that darkness needs a host. Perhaps the previous one could be used.” — said Grogar — “We will need more information. But, thank you, Lord Tirek, this was a good suggestion. Here's some empowerment as a reward.”

He created a yellow energy ball, then threw it into the centaur. Tirek became even larger. After that, the blue ram looked at Cozy Glow and the changeling — “Any other suggestions?"

"Since ancient pony legends are true…" — said Chrysalis, in a green flash becoming a giant, purple, winged lioness-mare — "What about the sphinx? She could keep our treacherous centaur in line.”

The crystal ball showed a giant purple lioness-mare enslaving a village. Then, showed her taking a pony to a large, pyramid-shaped building. It showed the passage of time, how whenever pegasi flew inside, they became flightless. Unicorns were shown scared and confused.

“Pegasi are still unable to fly inside that temple. Same with unicorns using magic. So I will need a special artifact to resurrect the sphinx.” — replied Grogar — “She could certainly be useful. Thank you, my dear.”

Just like he did with Tirek, the blue ram empowered Chrysalis. The changeling became herself. Cozy Glow looked at her and Tirek. After a short pause, she asked — "What about Blue King?”

Grogar, Tirek and Chrysalis looked back at the crystal ball. No clear image was shown, only squiggle-like circles spinning. And the view faded away. Grogar asked — "The blue king? Are you sure there is such a villain? My crystal ball isn't showing anything about him."

"Perhaps she meant the Storm King?" — asked Chrysalis before, in a green flash, turning into a tall monster with white fur, standing on two back legs. His horns were similar to those of a yak. The gray face was that of an ape with sharp teeth. Hands and feet were also gray, not covered in fur. The tail was similar to a furry tendril.

"This is another reason I am happy to have you on my team, Chrysalis." — said Grogar. The crystal ball finally formed an image. It was the newest form taken by Chrysalis, but with a dark crown and armor. He held a staff with a glowing crystal on it.

A small town was shown being ravaged by tornadoes, while the Storm King laughed. An army of similar creatures was shown conquering kingdom after kingdom. In invaded lands, they destroyed homes and enslaved the inhabitants.

Then the crystal ball showed Equestria getting invaded by the Storm King. He was shown using his staff to move to the sun and moon. Later the Storm King became a statue, fell and shattered to pieces.

“I guess we could resurrect him. We’ll need to know how capable the Storm King can be on his own. Especially if the storm creatures won't reunite to serve him.” — replied Grogar — “When we were shown the Storm King's conquests, I thought he was like King Vorak."

The massive muscular centaur frowned and whispered — “Let's not mention my father, please...”

Chrysalis nodded — “It would be better to avoid talking about the hateful scorpitaur. The less of that monster’s attention we have, the safer.”

“Oh, so you are both wise enough to fear him? Good.” — said the blue ram before looking at the pink pegasus filly — "Cozy Glow, are you sure that you want the Storm King to join us?"

"No. I didn't mean to suggest that silly ape. What I said wasn't "the" blue king. I meant Blue King. That is the name of someone who could join us." — Cozy Glow explained. Chrysalis asked — “Is he the friend you told me about on Mount Everhoof?”

That conversation continued. Far away, in a larger cave cluster, a winged, red, lizard woke up. On two back legs, he stood almost as tall as Chrysalis. That teenage dragon looked around — "Oh… it was not just a bad dream…"

From his mouth, fire rushed out, lighting the enormous tunnels. He shouted — "MOM?! SMOLDER?! ANYONE?! Please take me out of here!"

There was a reply of echoes. After a bit of waiting, that young dragon began to walk. Eventually, he reached an enormous, transparent yellow wall.

Behind it, had decorated sides and two rows of rising pillars. Between them was a staircase. Each stair was either golden or crafted from silver.

At the top of that staircase, stood a giant, white robot alicorn with plate armor. Some parts were blue. His light blue horn had the shape of a lightning bolt. Instead of a mane, like a cobra, that robot alicorn had a dark blue hood. The ears were pointy, resembling those of a jackal.

His white face was monstrous, yet magnificent, with four light blue eyes. The mouth and teeth were one thing and blade-like. Under the mouth was a slim, light blue cylinder as a fake beard. His blue wings resembled wide, one-sided swords. The frontal legs had blue shoulder pads. While the back ones were covered by something similar to a long skirt.

"Hello there, little lizard. What is your name?" — said that giant robot alicorn. The red, winged lizard replied — "My name is Garble. And I'm not a little lizard!"

He came as close to the yellow wall as possible without touching it. Then pointed at himself — "I am a dragon. You ponies are lucky Ember commanded us to make peace with your kind. Had I won the scepter, most of Equestria would have been burnt by now.”

"Then it is unfortunate you lost. I bet ravaging Equestria’s villages and towns would have been fun." — said the mechanical horse from the top of the stairs. Garble stammered — “Y-yes, it would have been! But you are a pony! Are you not concerned for Equestria? Or are you mocking me?”

“Not at all. Making fun of others is not something I do. Causing pain politely is a lot more enjoyable.” — answered the robot alicorn — “As for Equestria, there are some creatures I wouldn't harm. But most ponies are unnecessary. If you still want them to suffer, free me.”

With those words, in a white-blue flash, he disappeared. At the bottom of the stairs, almost in front of the young dragon, he reappeared in a similar way. His frontal legs towered over the winged lizard. His chest, neck and face even more so. Garble jumped back — “AA!”

“You are so cute when scared.” — smiled the mechanical horse. Stepping further from him, the young dragon growled — “I’m n-n-NOT scared! I'll b-burn you for calling m-me cute!"

“You could try after I’m released. This wall won't be between us. No shame in being afraid of me, that is smart to do. But to make you more comfortable, I will get out of my robotic armor.” — replied the robot alicorn. Garble asked — “G-get out of y-your wh-what?”

The mechanical horse contorted. His body opened up. From the inside, stepped out a small white foal. His ears were longer and pointier than those of normal ponies. The mane was light blue, as were his irises and tail.

"Hopefully now you aren't afraid to free me. Or should I roll on my back for belly rubs?" — asked that pointy-eared foal. By smiling, he revealed sharp teeth. That white colt then laid on his back, exposing the tummy towards the young dragon — “How about it? Would this cool dragon like to rub my tummy?”

The young red dragon frowned — “Uh… If this is what you really are, then being afraid was silly.”

The pointy-eared foal stood up on back legs — “Oh Garble, my appearance was not the only reason to fear me. And despite this wall between us, you are not safe.”

With those words, he stomped the ground. Unleashed force launched the floor, together with the teenage dragon, to the cave’s ceiling. They fell off with many chunks of rock. As far as could be seen, everything trembled. Other tunnels collapsed.

“Aaaow!” — groaned Garble as the shaking ground rolled him. On the white colt, yellow and black flames began appearing. Instead of affecting him, they dispersed. This happened two more times, before the pointy-eared foal smiled disappearing.

Moments later, with yellow and black fire, he appeared in Grogar's lair. The other villains looked down at him on the table. They might have been expecting someone bigger.

"Oh no, I was right. He is another pest. Hopefully less annoying than Cozy." — sighed Tirek, turning towards the blue ram — "So, Grogar, is this an evil lair or a daycare center?"

"Blue!" — shouted the pink pegasus. Then she rushed to hug the other pony. He hugged her back. After snuggling the filly's cheek, Blue King asked — "Cozy, how have you been? I missed you!"

"I missed you too! Things haven't been great for me. Before I could get rid of Equestria's magic, a group of non-ponies, and an earth pony, defeated me." — answered Cozy Glow — "After that, I was locked in Tartarus with Tirek, that massive muscular centaur. We were stuck until Grogar magically summoned us. I convinced him to do the same for you.”

“And for that, I am grateful. Hopefully, by being here, I will make you happier, my friend.” — said the white colt, before snuggling with the pink pegasus filly. Cozy Glow smiled. After that, the pointy-eared foal looked at the other villains — “I see Queen Chrysalis was also brought here. A nice gathering of Equestria's enemies.”

“Yeah, Grogar magically summoned us, so we could work together.” — replied the pink winged filly — “He even resurrected King Sombra. But that tall dark unicorn went to conquer Equestria on his own. Twilight Sparkle and friends destroyed him. Grogar’s plan is to take over the pony lands as a team. After that, each of us will get a territory. Would you like to join?”

In a moment, both foals shone yellow and black. That power brought them closer to the blue ram. That beast frowned — “Cozy Glow, are you sure this is the villain you talked about? His appearance is disappointing…”

Blue King tilted his head. The light holding him and Cozy Glow popped like a bubble. Grogar stumbled. The pointy-eared foal landed standing on back hooves, similar to how most humanoids would stand.

In his frontal legs, Blue King held the pink pegasus filly. He gently put Cozy Glow on the ground — “This is how I look without my robotic armor. Wearing it, my appearance is a lot more monstrous and magnificent. Would that be better?”

“Are you one of those modern villains, who lack magic and strength, so rely on tools? If that robotic armor makes you useful, we will get it.” — said the blue ram. The white colt smiled — “Oh, no worries, I can retrieve it on my own. The Dragon Lands aren't too far from Equestria. A few leaps, and I'll be there. Or I could just teleport.”

“Really?” — asked Grogar. Blue King nodded, disappearing in a white-blue flash. Then reappeared, in a similar way, with his frontal hooves up. They held a tall, purple, winged lizard. It was a dragon teenager, about twice the size of an adult pony. He looked around — “Wh-What? Where am I?”

Then, white-blue flames engulfed that tall, purple, winged lizard. His whole body began to melt into nothingness. He struggled, trying to scream. After that purple dragon teenager was gone, the blue ram smiled — “His fear tasted good, thank you. But some dragons live in Equestria. So bringing one here isn't proof you reached the Dragon Lands.”

Grogar lifted a frontal hoof. The large crystal ball shone yellow and black, jumping to the ram's raised hoof. That sphere was showing a large island, filled with colorful winged lizards of various sizes. The blue ram spoke — “This is how the Dragon Lands look from afar. Point on the crystal ball, where you think you were.”

The pointy-eared foal approached before pointing at the sphere. The view got closer to where he pointed. Blue King smiled — “That dragon's mommy is looking for him. Killing her will be fun. Hopefully you will see me do that.”

Then, again, he disappeared in a white-blue flash. This time,the crystal ball showed a similar white-blue flash on a giant lizard's finger. That's where Blue King appeared. He waved at the adult dragoness — “Hello! Are you looking for your purple child, several times bigger than me?”

For a second, the giant dragoness paused. She brought the white colt closer to her face. Seeing him, the giant dragoness nodded. The pointy-eared foal smiled — “Oh, you won't find him. Ever. I destroyed that purple dragon. He died trying to scream and struggle.”

From the mother-dragon's mouth, erupted a fiery fury. Flames, larger than her, rushed towards the white colt. He blew air, extinguishing all that power like a tiny candle's fire. The pointy-eared foal jumped off the giant lizard's finger. He stomped the ground. An earthquake caused the dragoness to fall. Terrible winds shredded her out of existence.

Another giant lizard attacked the white colt. However, upon striking him, that dragon's fingers broke. Blue King smacked away that giant lizard, causing it to explode and disappear. High in the sky, massive white-blue lightning bolts destroyed several fully grown dragons. After that, the pointy-eared foal teleported back to Grogar's lair.

Looking at him, the blue ram spoke — “It seems I was wrong to doubt your capabilities. Even without the robotic armor, you should be useful. And your cruelty is a definite bonus. But we need to check how powerful you really are.”

“Alright, what should I do?” — asked the white colt. Grogar smiled, unleashing a black and yellow beam at his green, stone bell. That talisman rose and began to ring. A big yellow spiral formed. It was surrounded by a circle of black clouds. From the middle of that yellow spiral, a black beam went towards Blue King.

Out of the pointy-eared foal, a massive white-blue energy wave rushed out. The white colt’s colors were fading away. As was his cutie-mark. Tirek, seeing the energy flow, licked his own lips. Soon, Blue King's cutie-mark was gone. His colors were a lot dimmer. And no more white-blue light was rushing out of his body.

“For a single non-alicorn, you had a lot of life force and magic. A child doesn't need such power, so I will keep it for myself.” — said Grogar. The white colt frowned — “Not if you want to remain alive.”

“Perhaps you don't understand what happened? All the power you had belongs to me.” — replied the blue ram — “With magic and lifeforce, you might have been a threat. But now? You are powerless.”

His eyes shone yellow and black. Above the massive, skull-like ruins, in the sky, dark yellow clouds formed. Each one kept flashing black with lightning. Their thunder was loud and terrible. Soon, those dark yellow clouds hovered above all of Equestria, like some sort of stormy, mist-like dome.

Everywhere in Equestria, black lightning bolts crumbled houses and killed animals. Creatures were panicking. Some pegasi squads tried to cleanse the sky. But many of them were vaporized by black flashes. Grogar laughed.

Suddenly, all those dark yellow clouds shrank, becoming ice-cream. Their lightning turned to chocolate strings. Dealt damage faded away, and destroyed creatures reappeared unharmed. Seeing that through the crystal ball, the blue ram frowned.

“You are not the first to try this.” — said the pointy-eared foal — “But, because you were helpful to my friend, I'll ask politely one more time. Grogar, unless you want to be destroyed, please give back my magic and life force.”

After a bit of waiting, he looked at the pink winged filly — “Cozy Glow, could you go fly outside for a bit, please?”

The small, young pegasus bowed, before flying out of the hall. She rushed outside the massive ruins. Grogar's eyes and studs shone yellow and black, he waved a hoof. But the white colt sighed. The blue ram’s black and yellow lights disappeared. Grogar stumbled — “Wh-what?”

“Did I allow you to summon her back?” — asked the pointy-eared foal. Grogar unleashed a massive yellow and black energy wave at him. Upon clashing against Blue King, that power dissipated. The white colt started walking towards the blue ram — “At first, with gratitude, I considered sparing you. However, by stealing my magic and life force, you proved yourself unnecessary.”

“I won't let you destroy him!” — yelled Chrysalis, shooting large beams at the pointy-eared foal. Each blast dispersed. Then, green light engulfed Blue King, trying to hold him. The changeling also spat green webbing on the white colt.

But, by continuing to walk, the pointy-eared foal broke out of those restraints with an explosion. Chrysalis, Grogar and Tirek were knocked into walls. The changeling became a giant dragon-bear and rushed to smack the white colt, breaking her own limb by trying — “AAAAGH! AAAOW! OW!”

She reverted to her main form. One frontal leg, hugged by the other, was broken. Chrysalis flew to bed further from the white colt. Then shot a large green beam at him. As did Tirek and Grogar with their own energies. Together, their powers united.

“That changeling's ever-growing magic must come from loving someone and being loved. I guess you are the cause. So watch her get obliterated.” — said Blue King as he turned towards Chrysalis, dissipating the fused lights off himself. His three enemies collapsed on the floor.

Then the white colt leaped onto the changeling, causing her to explode without anything left. The floor cracked and sank deeper, forming a crater around the pointy-eared foal. Meanwhile Grogar, Tirek and all water were thrown into walls. Before falling down towards Blue King.

The entire fortress, with the visible landscape, trembled. Within Grogar's lair, parts of the ceiling were falling off. Stone chunks, dropped on the massive muscular centaur, crumbled. The blue ram covered himself with black and yellow power, panting — “Uuugh! I will resurrect her…”

“As if I’ll allow it.” — said the pointy-eared foal. Tirek rushed towards him. Blue King blew air. And the massive centaur was hurled through the ceiling, to the sky. Like a meteor, he fell into the far away mountains, demolishing them.

He created an orange portal and tried to return. But, before it could form, that portal dispersed. After a few massive leaps over the land, Tirek was again at Grogar's lair.

He stomped the ground, causing a large stone spikes to emerge and lunge towards Blue King. Upon impact, those sharp boulders shattered. But Grogar was thrown further from him. Tirek grabbed the white colt — "I will take all the strength you have!"

The massive centaur's mouth opened wide. The pointy-eared foal replied — "There is nothing left to steal. The green stone bell already took everything! All my magic and life force are within that talisman! But even if it was within me, I wouldn't allow you to take my power.”

He broke Tirek's fingers. The massive centaur stepped back. Looking at his own hands, or their remains, he groaned — “Aaaaagh!”

Tirek covered himself with orange energy. Blue King punched through that magical shield, popping it like a bubble. The massive centaur exploded and disappeared. Grogar continued to unleash ever greater energy waves towards Blue King. Yet, all were ignored. The white colt grabbed the blue ram's beard, pulling that creature closer to himself.

Suddenly, a small, pink pegasus filly, with light blue hair, flew inside the hall. She took Grogar's green stone bell. Blue King looked at her — “Cozy Glow, were you safe?”

“Yes, friend.” — nodded the winged pink filly. As the blue ram was helplessly shooting massive, black and yellow, beams at the white colt, Cozy Glow spoke — “Please don't kill Grogar! He can make this artifact return your magic and life force.”

“Oh, Grogar won't be necessary for that.” — replied the white colt. The green stone bell became blue. From it, white-blue energy rushed into the pointy-eared foal. The stone bell turned green again. Blue King's colors and cutie-mark returned. Grogar stopped shooting him — “Wh-what? How did you do that?”

Holding that blue ram by the beard, the white colt looked at the pink pegasus filly — “Well, friend, what would you like to see? Should I detach Grogar's head? Make him explode with a punch? Or would it be better to use my regained magic? I can cause depowering rain to melt him, winds to ripp him into nothingness, or just erase him with my lightning.”

“No-no-no-no! Don't do any of that! Please! You already destroyed Chrysalis and Tirek!” — said Cozy Glow. The pointy-eared foal replied — “Mostly because they attacked me. I allowed the centaur to leave the fight. Yet he returned. Besides, he was treacherous. When Chrysalis ruled the Changeling Kingdom, she abused her servants. Those creatures were unnecessary, like your parents. You didn't need such friends.”

“But they were the only friends I could have! I’m a known villain now. I can't befriend others anymore!” — explained the pink pegasus filly — “Convincing Grogar to summon you, I hoped that we all will work together to conquer Equestria. Not that you would destroy the others.”

“If I remain alive and powerful, I could resurrect Lord Tirek and Chrysalis.” — said Grogar. The white colt looked at him, then back at Cozy Glow — “I can conquer this world without them.”

“But I just want Equestria, not the whole world. And to rule it, NOT have Equestria’s population massacred or tortured to death.” — replied the pink pegasus filly — “I don't want to wait till you conquer this country for me. That would be short and boring. I had enough boredom in Tartarus! I can shoot lightning bolts from my wings, I want to do stuff!”

“Alright, I will get my robotic armor and trick the dragons into attacking Equestria. After that, we can start planning how we will conquer this country together.” — said the pointy-eared foal. Cozy Glow smiled — “Okay and good luck, Blue King.”

“Thank you, my friend.” — answered the white colt before releasing the blue ram — “Grogar, you can resurrect Lord Tirek and Chrysalis. But remember, no matter how much power you gain or steal, you are merely a ram. And I am a god.”

In a white-blue flash, he disappeared. East of Equestria, there was a large island, inhabited by colorful winged lizards. Many were larger than houses. The north of that island had a few enormous volcanoes. That's where the white colt appeared.

Soon, the largest volcano erupted. Its lava was launched to the skies almost like a ball shot from a cannon. Suddenly those liquid flames exploded, revealing a massive, mostly white, plate-armored robot alicorn. Simultaneously magnificent and monstrous. Blue King.

As he flew towards the ground, dragons, many as big as him, scattered. The robot alicorn landed in front of a small, light blue teenage dragoness with white horns. She wielded a purple crystal staff that looked like a bird's claw holding a red gem.

Her wing membranes were light purple, almost as if it was made from thin amethysts. Looking at that dragoness, the robot alicorn spoke — “Hello there, are you the brave Princess Ember?”

“Indeed I am. Who are you to cause panic amongst my subjects?” — asked the small, light blue, winged lizard lady. The robot alicorn replied — “Apologies for making them scatter. I did that so you would be easier to find. Now your dragons are free to feel better.”

“My name is Aether. I ruled the pony lands before that territory became Equestria. So even your father might not remember me. My daughters, Celestia and Luna, have been Equestria’s princesses for over a thousand years. We are grateful to have you as an ally. Right now, ponies very much need help from dragons.”

"Then I shall summon my subjects." — said the small, light blue dragoness, before lifting her claw-like staff. That weapon began glowing red. Princess Ember shouted — “Gather here!”

In Dragon Lands, every dragon started sparkling. Many of them came to where the small, light blue dragoness stood. Soon the robot alicorn was surrounded by various dragons. Some were about his size, others were like Garble.

Hordes kept arriving, filling the field with massive, colorful, monstrous and winged lizards. Princess Ember looked at Blue King — “Aether, tell us what sort of help Equestria needs.”

The robot alicorn stood up on his back legs. That seemed natural for him. Then Blue King raised and extended wings to seem even bigger — "Hello dragons, you all look strong and cool. Twilight Sparkle will soon be the main ruler of Equestria.”

“To prepare for her new regime, she wants to renovate Equestria's eastern coast. A lot of destructive power is needed to demolish all the old buildings and other things. We ponies, even with tools and magic, are not as good at that as you dragons.”

“But I just spoke with my friend Starlight Glimmer." — said the small, light blue dragoness — “And she didn't mention any renovation plans.”

The robot alicorn frowned and sighed — “Because at first, the rebuilding of Equestria's eastern shore was planned to be slow. So not much to talk about. Only a few minutes ago, it was suggested to ask for help from dragons, who could demolish the area much faster. However, if you aren't going to help, then I will need to hurry and get help elsewhere.”

“Wait! If Equestria is asking for our help, then we will help. I’m just confused as to why they sent you, instead of any of my pony friends.” — said Princess Ember. Blue King replied — “Oh, they are busy preparing the eastern shore. I will help them upon returning. We don't have much time…”

“But what’s the rush? Surely we can wait for the preparations to finish. ” — asked the small light blue dragoness. The robot alicorn sighed — “The preparations are almost complete. We want to start rebuilding as soon as possible. Dragons need to arrive now, so our rush to prepare wouldn't be pointless.”

“I understand. However, your appearance causes suspicion.” — said Princess Ember — “No other pony I’ve seen is even close to half your size. They tend to look cute and fluffy. You look monstrous and magnificent.”

“Like some cobra, you have a dark blue hood. No to mention your pointy ears, blade-like wings and sharp teeth. Even dragons don't have such sharp teeth. Your face has four eyes, none are like those of ponies.”

“Oh, most of that is because I am older, much older, than any pony you’ve met. Or ever could meet.” — answered the mechanical horse — “Celestia, one of Equestria’s oldest ponies, is so tall, that many adult mares and stallions look like foals next to her. And she looks baby-sized next to me.”

“My ears are pointy because of age. I’ve had four eyes since birth. Same for some other features. But they don't make me less of a pony. Our time is running out, if you have suspicion that I am a threat to Equestria, command your subjects to attack me.”

“Burn him.” — said Princess Ember. And all the nearby dragons sparkled again. In unison, they unleashed massive flame waves upon the robot alicorn. A growing hurricane of fire engulfed him. The landscape shook, melting somewhat. Blue King waved a wing, extinguishing all those flames.

The colorful winged lizards were launched out of Dragon Lands. However, before they could splash the sea, white-blue light safely returned those dragons home. Blue King looked at Princess Ember and sighed — “If I really was Equestria's enemy, I would be ravaging those lands. I would have probably decimated yours already.”

“But if you are so strong and powerful, why not demolish Equestria’s eastern shore on your own? Is asking for our help not a waste of time?” — asked the small light blue dragoness. The robot alicorn answered — “Of course it isn't. Some tasks are better done together.”

“Life is not just about having the personal power to do everything on my own. It is more about spending time with friends, or beloved creatures. Upon understanding that, I gave the throne to my daughters. Despite being weaker than me, they have been much better leaders.

“Hopefully my father will admit that about me…” — said Princess Ember. Blue King smiled — “Then your worth as a leader shouldn't come from strength alone. The greatness of Celestia doesn't come from how strong she is. The best thing about her leadership is that ponies have hope to be happy and achieve their dreams. Ponies don't have to be afraid to be themselves.”

“We must hurry hurry. Seriously. If you are going to help, please do it now. Not later. Not tomorrow. Not next week. Right now. Send your subjects to devastate Equestria’s eastern shore. So it would become a plain field, easy to build on.”

"Places and creatures, that don't need to be burned, won't be touched by your fire. You saw how I can extinguish it. Safe evacuation was a big part of the preparation. My daughter Luna gave additional warnings.”

“Unfortunately, some ponies made us beg them to evacuate. And they just laughed without obedience. I guess that's what we get for not being rough enough. If you harm those ponies, don't worry. They are unnecessary. In fact, we would be grateful if dragons eradicated them. I will do my best waiting for your help to arrive.”

After that, Blue King flew to Equestria. With him arrived house-sized waves, clashing into the shore with an earthquake. The cities of Manehattan, Fillydelphia and Baltimare flooded. Then, all that water began to boil. Buildings were melting from the steam. Same happened to ponies and other creatures.

Pegasi and griffins, trying to fly away, were destroyed by a white-blue lighting bolt. It caused an earthquake. Yet birds weren't touched by that power. Unicorn attempts at teleportation simply caused dispersions of light without any effect. Those few, who saw the magnificent and monstrous robot alicorn in the distance, became blind from fear.

Suddenly, reality itself changed. Buildings recovered. Wounded creatures healed. Destroyed creatures were recreated. Everything was reverting back to how it was before the house-sized waves clashed against Equestria. But such changes faded away immediately.

A tall and slim entity, , whose each bodypart was that of a different creature, stumbled. This was a draconequus. With a groan, he spoke — “Aow! Uuugh! What's this? Ow!”

“A warning.” — replied Blue King, appearing in front of that entity. The draconequus jumped back — “AAAH!”

“My brother described you as funny, Discord. He compared you to Seth!” — said the giant robot alicorn — “Perhaps, after Equestria is conquered, the lord of chaos will be a good jester?”

“N-no, because Eq-Equestria w-won’t fall. Wh-whoever y-you are, I w-won’t let you h-h-hurt anypony!” — shivered the draconequus, before his fingers snapped, causing a white flash. That hand of his, which did it, disappeared. The draconequus became transparent and fell on the ground — “AAAAAAAAOW! AAAAAAAUGG! HURTS! OW! OW! AAAA!”

“For my dear brother's amusement, I will allow you to exist.” — explained Blue King — “But for now, reality shall ignore you. As punishment for trying to stop me, you will see and hear ponies suffer, without being able to help. That is what I am.”

Discord's screams lost all sound. And his body became invisible. Not long after, in the sky, like migrating bird flocks, hordes of colorful dragons reached Equestria. Together at the same time, they unleashed a fire wall as wide as the shore. And taller than mountains.

This enormous flame wave swept Equestria's eastern coast, crushing and burning the landscape. Many buildings, with ponies still inside, were destroyed. Some creatures woke up from horrible nightmares to have agonizing ends. However, before the fire could reach forests and jungles, it faded away, unable to touch them. White-blue light kept wild animals safe.

Then, dragon hordes returned to the remains of Manehattan, Fillydelphia and Baltimare. For fun, they began throwing chunks of skyscrapers at each other, finding survivors. Many caught were torn apart and burned. Some were crushed or eaten.

Meanwhile, back at Grogar's lair, the main hall was no longer a crater, as if the previous beatdown didn't happen. Lord Tirek, about half his previous size, but still bigger than Chrysalis, and less muscular with a shorter beard, now wore silver bracelets. Nearby, Cozy Glow was talking — "Oh, that's because he isn't from Equestria. He came here from Zodia-"

Before she could finish that sentence, some distance in front of them, a massive white-blue flash happened. From it, the magnificent and monstrous robot alicorn, Blue King, appeared. Between the centaur's horns, formed an orange power orb. The changeling's knife-like horn engulfed itself with green magic.

Blue King sighed, dispersing both energies — “Relax, we are on the same team.”

Tirek and Chrysalis stumbled. Cozy Glow rushed to hug the robot alicorn’s face, which was big enough to be a bed for the filly. That mechanical horse smiled. Together, they gently snuggled.