The Light of the Past

by MisterShiningSword

Rating: everyone
Tags: Main 6, The Pillars, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Young Six, Other, Mystery, My Little Pony: A New Generation, Starlight Glimmer, Adventure
Length: 13594

Sunny and her friends found a locket that magically called the spirits of old.

Sunny, Izzy, Hitch, Zipp, and Pipp found the Locket of Souls and it called the spirits of the Mane 6, Starlight Glimmer, the Young Six, and the Pillars. But trouble arises, when an old foe has returned to reign destruction upon the world. The Main 5 will have to team up with the veterans if they wish to save their world.

The past will be revealed.

Published 2022-09-13 22:30:00 UTC
Last updated 2022-11-19 02:23:10 UTC

The Locket's Secret-Prologue

Author's Note

This is my first time writing so constructive comments are appreciated.

The Locket's Secret-Prologue

Sunny and her friends and searching the beach for seashells to use for Izzy's project. The sun was gleaming on them and the gold sand was so scorching hot that they had to wear boots.

"This is a great seashell!", said Izzy happily.

"Yeah! That's great.", said Hitch sarcastically, anxious about the security of his town.

"Don't worry, Hitch, the town can take care of itself", said Sunny, knowing that he can be a bit too dedicated to his job as sheriff,

"Yeah, it not like it'll blow up or something" said Zipp.

"ZIIPPP! You're not helping!" said Pipp worried.

"Wait! I found something." Izzy said in a sing-song way.

"It looks like a locket.", Sunny said curiously.

The locket has a pink crystal heart with gold coverings and chain.

"It looks norma..", said Pipp before being interrupted by a bright glow.

Then 19 creatures appeared, all in a magical glow.

"Your'rr.." said Sunny before she fainted.

The Mystery of the Past-Chapter 1

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The Journey's Beginning-Chapter 2

"Who's back?", Zipp asked Twilight.

"The God of Destruction and Darkness, Tenebris.",Twilight said visibly scared.

"I thought he was a myth in that story Mom told us we were fillies!" exclaimed Pipp.

"We thought so too, darling." said Rarity before being interrupted.

"But he's all too real." added Applejack, who is seen shaking out of fear.

"We banished him to the void" said Starlight.

"And now he's back to reign terror." said Flash.

"And we'll send him back to where he belongs." said Smolder.

"Alright, let's do this." said Sunny and Twilight together.

They gone to the town of Maretime Bay and into the mist which revealed itself to be an black Alicorn. He had dark, misty wings and mane, and had dark colors all over him. He had a twisted horn and his eyes have red eyes and had fangs like Nightmare Moon's.

"Well, well, well, seems like you're here, along with some.. uh.. oh right, 'friends'." said Tenebris in a gentlemanly fashion.

"You won't get away after what you've done to Granny!", angrily said Applejack.

"And what you have done to Spitfire!!!" shouted Rainbow.

"Oh please, they are not necessary in the grand scheme of things." said Tenebris.

"HOW DARE YOU!!! I got half a mind to kill you after what you done to Coco!" Rarity angrily said.

Then they fearlessly charged at Tenebris which worked about as well as you would expect. They were pushed back by a wave of dark energy and sent to the others. Zipp, Pipp, Somnambula, Pipp, Smolder, Flash, Rainbow ,Silverstream, and Gallus try to confuse Tenebris while Applejack, Yona, Rockhoof, Sandbar, Ocellus, Hitch, and Pinkie try attack him head on. Meanwhile Twilight, Rarity, Starlight, Mistmane, Izzy, Sunny in her alicorn form and Meadowbrook try attacking from the distance. The flyers managed to disorient Tenebris, while the others are relentlessly attacking.

"Ugh, I don't have time for your shenanigans! I got better things to do!" said Tenebris exhausted.

Then black tendrils then shallow Sunny and there she appeared in the Void. The Void has nothing except pieces of castles, rocks, houses, bridges, and other infrastructure. Tenebris then appeared in front of her.

"You know, you remind me quite a lot of myself during my... younger years." ,softly said Tenebris, "But I see you have potential to do my bidding."

" Why would I do that?" said Sunny.

"Well, you will gain everything you will ever want even your father."

"I have my friends to guide and help me."

"WELL, YOU BETTER BE CAREFUL WHOSE SIDE YOU'RE ON!" said Tenebris while unleashing his true form with dark mist emerging from his body, his eyes becomin darker, and fangs growing larger.

"Sorry for that outburst, my dear, but you're better off without them, careful with who ally yourself with lest you will regret it for a long time, that is my advice."

"Oh, and by the way, about your hero.

" What about Princess Twilight?"

"You see, she's hiding a secret from her friends that might upset the fate of the entire world!"

"Impossible! You must be lying! Why would she keep a secret from her friends that might destroy the world?!"

"I won't say the details or specifics. That is something you will have discover on your own. Goodbye!"

Sunny then woke up in the plaza of Maretime Bay and asked to her friends near by, "What happened?"

Author's Note

Who is Tenebris? What is his backstory? Why do Rarity, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash have grudge against him? What is the secret Twilight is keeping from her friends? Can we trust that he is telling the truth?"

Find out next chapter!

I know this chapter is a bit short, I usually try to go at least 1000 word count. So sorry.

Suggestions and constructive criticism is appreciated.

The Honest Ones-Chapter 3

"You just passed out"

"Zipp, What do you mean passed out!" said Sunny.

"You were surrounded by these dark things then you were there unconscious." Pipp said.

"Ugh, I need to lie down." Sunny said.

"Alright, Let's get you back to the lighthouse." said Hitch.

They went to the lighthouse which the Pillars, Young 6, and the Mane 7 liked very much, and the Main 4 put Sunny to her bed.

"What can you tell us about what happened with her?" asked Izzy.

"From what happened, it looks like she was teleported to the Void!"

"The Void? Why?"

"To trick her, no less."

"From all those stories you said so far, it seems like she is powerful, He'll no doubt use her for his own benefit"

"According to ma's stories ,he has been a manipulator since his birth." said Meadowbrook.

"And the old myths in the changeling kingdom states that he tricked even the most powerful of all rulers that Discord can't even manipulate." Ocellus said.

"Hmm. So his influence is far-reaching." said Zipp.

"Sooo.. How can we stop him?" asked Hitch

"There is one way, the Weapons of Fausticorn." said Star Swirl.

"Who's Fausticorn?" questioned Izzy

"Fausticorn is the god of creation and light, and the older sibling of Telebris." said Twilight.

'It was said that she created the continent of Eques." said Gallus.

"And the Weapons of Fausticorn???" said Pipp

"Given to us after the defeat of the Sirens as a token of appreciation." said Mistmane

"Wait... You never mentioned that to us?!" Starlight questioned.

"She told us to keep it a secret and told us to give it to our worthy successors." said Somnambula

"THAT WAS US THAT YOU GIVEN THE WEAPONS!!!" said Pinkie

The Pillars nodded as the Mane 5 asked the age-old question, "Hooowww????".

'It's Pinkie Pie, don't question it"

"But that doesn't explain the ques....?" said Hitch before being interrupted.

"Trust me, I've gone through that road before, and I went a bit stir crazy."

"'Bit' being the key word." said Rarity as the others snickered.

"THAT'S NOT THE POINT!!!" shouted Twilight before saying, "I'm sorry, I just stressed out, One moment we were in the Afterlife, and next thing we know, we were summoned to a beach with 5 ponies gawking at us."

"We know darling, but we can't dwell in the past." said Rarity

"Just Hope for the best." said Somnambula

"Be Brave for the sake for everyone here." said Flash

"Be Honest about your feelin's" said Applejack

"Be Optimistic" said Silverstream

"And enjoy the memories we have." said Sandbar.

"Thanks everypony" said Twilight

Meanwhile at the Dark Airship

"How are they doing?" said Tenebris at his throne.

"Safe as ever." said the red centaur as he's looking at a screen

"OH GOLLY!" said a small pegasus with a rook as her cutie mark, "What should we do with them.

'OH!, How I'll love to torture Starlight after she had done to me." said a tall changeling

"Or kill them after their defeat." said a shadowy unicorn

"Oh, that's too easy, do you have any imagination?!" said a familiar satyr

"Quiet!!!" said Tenebris showing his true side as the villains are visibly scared

"I don't care how you defeat them, I will not be defeated, not by those "Pillars", or the insufferable Princess, those meddling ponies and their friends and I will not be defeated by my virtuous twin for the 9752nd time" said Tenebros and pulled out an evil laugh as the others joined in.

Author's Note

Yikes!!!

What will happen to Sunny? What are these "Weapon of Fausticorn"? Who even is Fausticorn? What dastardly plans do Tenebris and his allies have in store?

Find out next chapter!

Suggestions and constructive comments are appreciated. Thank you.

Friends, New and Old-Chapter 4

In the Meantime

Up at the heavens, sat three goddesses observing what has transpired.

"Are you sure this necessary, Faust?" said Natura, the goddess of nature and life.

"Why should we wait here when we could be helping?!" said Igni, the goddess of fire and volcanoes.

"As much as I like to, The Council of Gods has forbid us from directly intervening in the events of the Infiverse,"said Fausticorn, the goddess of creation and light.

"You were always following their rules, as usual." said Igni.

"He did say 'directly intervening' not indirectly intervening." said Natura

"Fine, but I'm blaming you two if we get caught." said Faust as they went down to Eques.

Sunny has woken nut needed some rest due to the Void being too "corrupted with darkness". Her friends did understand and Twilight volunteered to care for her while she was resting, 2 days later she asked Twilight about the Weapons of Fausticorn.

"What can you tell me about the Weapons of Fausticorn after you defeated him."

"Those? Well, after me and my friends defeated Tenebris, we made more for the CMC's, The Princesses, the Pillars, The Young 6, and ourselves in case of another attack on Equestria."

"Who are the CMC's and the Princesses?"

"The CMC's are a group of ponies dedicated to helping everypony find their cutie marks. The founders are Apple Bloom, sister to Applejack, Sweetie Bloom, sister to Rarity, and Scootaloo, theoretical sister to Rainbow Dash. And the princess are as follows, Princess Celestia, former princess of the Sun and my mentor, Princess Luna, former princess of the Moon, Princess Cadance, princess of Love and my sister-in-law, Flurry Heart, princess of Time and daughter of Cadance, and myself, princess of Friendship."

"Wow, I never thought you had much more friends, ooohhhh right, you're the princess of friendship."

Meanwhile

At the same time, the Mane 5 minus Sunny, and the Mane 7 minus Twilight went to Maretime Bay to find something for their adventure

"So, how to we get to the Weapons?" said Hitch

"First, we need to get the Beacons of Friendship, there are 22, each one represents Honesty, Generosity, Loyalty, Kindness, Laughter, Magic, Sorcery, Healing, Hope, Bravery, Strength, Beauty, Perserverance, Faith, Positiveness, Trust, Empathy, Love, Openness, Forgiveness, Support, and Respect." said Starlight

"They are needed in order to guide us to the Weapons, dear." said Rarity.

"By the way, do you know..." asked Applejack before she was so rudely interrupted by a thud.

"Ugh, WHY DO I HAVE TO CLEAN THESE."

"You know that 100,000 hours of community service, this is the lightest punishment I can give, besides you only finished 999 hours."

"My goodness, what's his name." asked Fluttershy.

"Sprout's my name."

"So what deed did you in order to get that many hour of community service?" curiously asked Applejack

"Tried to take over Maretime Bay and kill Sunny, us, and many other ponies, including our leaders." said Pipp

"Oh.. that's harsh." said Starlight

"He kinda deserved it.", Izzy said.

'Girls, can I talk to you about something?" said Applejack

'Of course, darling, lead the way." said Rarity as Applejack led them to a nearby ally.

'I think he has the Spirit of Honesty."

"Applejack, are you sure about this?"

'Yes, I am sure, Rarity."

"Come to think about it, I can feel the Spirit of Kindness in Hitch."

"And Izzy has my Spirit of Laughter."

"Zipp also has my Spirit"

"Pipp seems to have my Spirit, too"

"Do you think think we should tell them"

No, not yet."

In the Meantime

"What do you supposed they're talking." asked Hitch

"I don't know, but I am not snooping around." Zipp said

"So... How are you doing?" questioned Izzy

"Fine, I guess."

"How's your.... punishment." said Pipp

"Not the greatest, but at least it's better than cleaning feces in Bridlewood, or serving prison in Zephyr Height, and it's closer to home"

Just then, the Mane 6 returned to the Main 4.

"Sorry, We had to talk about... something." nervously said Starlight

"Oh...by the way, where are the other?" wondered Pipp

"They're just scouting for..." said Rainbow before saying "Never mind that."

'Do you, by any chance..." asked Applejack " saw a Stetson hat?"

'Oh, I remember there was a Stetson hat in Canterlogic Labs just by the office." answered Sprout

"Well then, Let's go." said Rainbow Dash before dashing (get the pun?) away.

"Let's go then, darlings."

They were walking to Canterlogic Labs in the bright sunny day or was it a dim cloudy day?, when Applejack asked Sprout, "What's bothering you, sugarcube?" Sprout then looked down dejected, "Was it somethin' I said?"

"No, It's just that my mom always called me sugercube.."

"Oh, sorry bout that, but let's start again, My name's Applejack."

"Sprout, wait, are you one of The Guardians of Harmony."

"Eee-yup but I gotta ask again, what's botherin' you?"

"It's just... what do I do now, my reputation's ruined, I am criticized by many ponies and are my new friends... honest."

"I can tell you're lyin' what really is botherin' ya?"

"Oh yeah, how do you know?"

"Element of Honesty, remember."

"It's just... Are my friends really forgive for what I done, I mean, I almost killed them.."

"Well, did you bother to ask?"

'No, but they do know a bit."

"Well, then tell them. Don't let this lie consume you, Trust me, I know"

"Thanks, Miss Applejack."

"Please, I don't like fancy names, Just call me, Applejack."

"Looks like we're here." said Fluttershy as they approach Canterlogic Labs when they're greeted by a certain mare.

"Thanks goodness you're here, Someone broke in the facility, They took a hat but still!!!"

"Calm down, Miss Phyllis, Where did the pony go?" asked Hitch.

"Just over there!!" as she points at the left street with a pony running in that direction

'Thanks, LET'S GO!!" shouted Dash as they sped to toward the pony.

The pony presumed to go right then left, left again, right, left ,right while they try to catch her but with Dash's and Zipp's speed, they were able apprehend the pony.

"Alright, show yourself, thief." shouted Rainbow

The pony then proceeded to reveal only for the Mane 6 to say, 'Sunset Shimmer!!!!"

Author's Note

Before you ask, yes, this conversation between Applejack and Sprout is inspired by, Legends Never Die, Honest Sprouts, I suggest you read it, It's great. I do not take credit for that particular conversation.

Will Sunny recover? Where are the Pillars and the Young 6? Will Sprout tell his lie? Why is Sunset Shimmer here?

Find our next chapter

Constructive Criticims and Suggestions are Appreciated.

The Element Of Honesty-Chapter 5

"Sunset?" said the Main 4.

"Who are you, exactly." asked Hitch

"And why are you stealin' my hat"

"Sunset Shimmer, Element of Empathy, and I had to protect it."

"One question, Why?!?!?" shouted Dash

"Because I sensed Tenebris and knew I had to do something."

"Well let's return to Twilight and Sunny, shall we, darling."

One trip home later

The Mane 6 and Main 4 plus Sprout returned to see Twilight, Sunny, as well as the Young Six and Pillars.

"...we have to get there as soon as possible." said Star Swirl

"I know but..." Twilight said before speaking to the others who have returned. "Girls and...Sunset!"

'Hey Twilight." said Sunset as they're hugging

"It is so good to see you again after all these years." Sunset responded

'Excuse me but what are you talking about." Zipp asked.

"We discovered the Tomb of Honesty." Smolder answered.

"Wait, what." exclaimed Sunny

"You need a explanation." Pinkie Pie said jauntly.

"How? How?"

'Pinkie Sense, duh!!"

"Don't even question her." Rainbow advised to Sunny.

Sunny nodded as they continued the talks.

"You see, In order to get the Weapons, you need the Keys of Friendship.." said Rarity

"..which are found in our tombs commissioned by Twilight..."said Mistmane

"...but they have to be opened by the Beacons of Light..." said Ocellus

"...which can only be opened by the the possessor of the same Spirit of Harmony." said Twilight

"Seems like a video game quest to me." said Pinkie to absolutely no one.

"Sprout has the Spirit of Honesty so he needs to come with us." said Applejack

'Wait, what!"

"If you do this we will decrease the hours in your punishments." Hitch said

'Fine.." said Sprout rather dejected

"Well, then let's go." Star Swirl as he teleports them to the Tomb.

The Tomb was in the Apple Farm. It was looking depressing. The trees are outgrown, the barn was in sorry state. But at least the tree that Pear Butter and Bright Mac planted is still intact.

"Whoa, are these your apple trees." said Sunny

"Ee-yup, Time is cruel to you all." Applejack said to the trees.

"Here we are." said Smolder.

The Tomb looks like a mausoleum with banners of Applejack's element and had gray stone brick walls and a rainbow roof, and door, with stained glass window of Applejack's adventures. In the courtyard lays flowers along with a marble column. Sprout puts Applejack's hat on the pedestal and then it is immediately covered in a glass case and the door instantly opens.

"WOW!!!"

"Let's get going." Applejack said

There lies a door and in a flash, appears Granny Smith.

"Hello there, youngins" said Granny Smith.

"Granny!!!" shouted Applejack

"Applejack, how are you doin'."

"Fine as a farmer with tons of profit of winter."

"Uh, don't mean to intrude, but why are you here." asked Izzy

"Oh, should we get on with it?"

"Of course Granny."

"Remember the details and take notes, you will need them when I ask you the questions." Granny said before starting her story, "Me and my family were pilgrim pony folk, back when I was a little filly. Oh, we ventured far and wide, collecting new seed and selling the old. But my pa was the finest seed collector in all of Equestria. Then, one day, the Smith family found themselves in the most brilliant, most grand, most magnificent of all cities, A place called....Canterlot. Well I bet your hooves to hindquarters I never seen anything like it before nor since. And as if the beauty of the city wasn't enough, suddenly she appeared. Princess Celestia, the most regal of all ponies. When lo and behold, she stopped to look at my pa's seed collection. Then Princess Celestia saw that we were plumb-tuckered and hankerin' to find our forever home. And being a royal princess and all, she knew exactly the place to lay down our stakes. My pa gave the Princess a mighty thanks. We quickly found that lands near the Everfree Forest, and we built our first home. Next, we planted our first orchards. But an orchard don't grow overnight, and we were getting mighty short on food. Now mind you, we were cautioned about the forest, and we knew it was not fit to enter. But I knew there were critters livin' there. There must be somethin' to eat. It was dark and musty, I won't lie, it was scary. But every inch was covered in plant life, and before I knew it, wasn't I standin' in front of the most incredible apple trees. I have never seen anything that bore this kind of colorful fruit. Oh I started pickin apples quick as a whip. I turned and there before me stood the timberwolves! I never ran so fast in my life. I did the only thing I can think of. I banged the pots outside and, what do you know, it scared the heck out of the timberwolves and woke my parents. My pa and I planted those special seeds, and before our eyes they grew like wildfire. Why we have full-grown tress faster than you could "lickety-split". Than each year, I paid close attention to the signs of the zap apples special harvestin' times- how the weather affects the Everfree Forest, how the timberwolves howl when the zap apples first start growing, and how they zapped away when you don't pick 'em all in one day! And the fruits of our labors were the best fruits we ever tasted. Soon enough I was mixing up batches of zap apple jam. Just like harvestin' zap apple jam had its own special rules, so did makin' zap apple jam. I learned you gotta be extra friendly with bees, otherwise their honey won't taste rightly sweet to mix in with the zap apple. Who'd'a thought that glass jar needed talkin 'to? Or that zap apples like pink polka dots?
But magic is as magic does. Just funny that way. Then ponies started comin' to our farm from far and wide just to get a taste of my zap apple jam. Some of them decided to stay, like Stinkin' Rich, Diamond Tiara's great-grandfather. Matter of fact, the first thing he ever sold was my zap apple jam. And before we knew it, we had ourselves a nice little town, bustlin' with all kinds of ponies. And that is how Ponyville was born."

"Wow, that was a great story." said Zipp

"Thanks, now Sprout, answer these questions for me."

'OK?'

"What is the most regal of all cities?"

'Umm, Canterlot?"

'Correct, now Ponyville was just near what Forest?"

"Everfree Forest"

"Ee-yup, Now who is the great-grandfather of Diamond Tiara?"

"Stinkin' Rich"

"Correct, now explain the hints of the zap apple harvestin' times"

"Uh, it's when the weather changes, timberwolves howl, and that they disappear when you don't pick them in a day."

"Correct, how about the process of the zap apple jam."

"Umm.. It's to make the bees happy, inspect glass jars, and paint pink polka dots."

"Correct you may enter" said Granny as she aaccompanied them

They went in and encountered 2 spirits guarding a door

"Mom? Dad?"

"Um, may I ask who are you, darlings"

"Name's Bright Mac" " I'm Pear Butter or Buttercup if you want."

"So how do we get in?"

"You have to remember the details and listen the story we have." Buttercup said

"Let's begin the story."

"The Apples and the Pears have had feud for many years,. During that time, we met and.."

"It was love as first sight..." said Bright Mac

"True, we have been together for many years."

"Me and Burnt Oak were racing then I kinda got.."

"Distracted..."

"Yes, his father, Grand Pear, thought it was his fault..."

"But you confessed to it and helped rebuilding our water tower..."

"There was also that moment where Ms. Cake found out we were in love and accepted..."

"And the fact that you were caught by Granny..."

"True as a honeybee with a flower.." said Granny

"In the end, we were married by Mayor Mare but were interrupted by our parents." Bright Mac.

"It was also when... Grand Pear left me." Buttercup said

"Oh, We are sorry about that."

"Oh no, sorry, it's not your fault."

"It was not easy." said another spirit.

"Grand Pear." said Applejack.

"Applejack," Grand Pear said before turning to Buttercup "Pear Butter, I am sorry for ever leaving."

"I already forgave for that, remember dad." Pear Butter said before hugging him.

"Ok, what is the feud between?" asked Bright Mac.

"Pears and the Apples."

"Ee-yup, What did Mac fix after confessing to breaking it?"

"Uhhh... The water tower."

"Yes, Now Who betrothed us?

"Uhm.. Mayor Mare."

"Correct, and before you go we want to leave a parting gift."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOsTRTMvpsk

"WOW!' said the others as they are astonished by the song.

'Thanks, we best get going." said the Pear Butter as she and the other Apples leave.

The other going through the to find.... another door.

"This is getting repetitive." said Pinkie to absolutely no one

Just then they see Big Macintosh talking with Sugar Belle.

"Bic Mac, Sugar Belle." said Applejack.

"Ee-yup."

"Forgive him, he doesn't talk much." said Sugar Belle.

"So did Big Mac told you about the time I lied so much that I sent everypony to the hospital."

"WHAT!' said the Main 5

"I explain the story." said Big Mac "We were young and we're arguing about who will take over the farm once Granny's gone.
Then Applejack made a deal with Filthy Rich about selling apple cider at his shop, but Granny refused, saying the profits from the apple cider helped us through the winter. Applejack then proceeded to make a giant lie, then the doctor almost cut off my leg, but Applejack confessed to making this system of lies. She made a promise to always be honest, while I made a promise to always listen to others instead of blabberin' about."

"So, what is my and Applejack's argument?"

'uh, who will inherit the farm." answered Sprout then Big Mac nodded

"Whom did Applejack made the deal with?" asked Sugar Belle

"Filthy Rich."

"Ee-yup, what promise did Applejack made?"

'To always be honest?"

"Ee-yup!" together answered Big Mac and Sugar Belle, " You may enter."

Then the group proceeded to go to the tomb of Applejack, surrounded by unwilted flowers and in the middle of a room lies a pedestal with a key and Applejack's Element on it, then Sprout took it and then a spirit arrived.

"Who are you what are you doin'..." the filly said before exclaimed, "Applejack!!!"

"Apple Bloom!!" Then the two Apples hugged one another.

"I missed you so much, Applejack."

"Me too, Bloom."

"Um, who are you?" Sunny asked (way to ruin the moment, Sunny.)

"Name's Apple Bloom, one of the founders of the Cutie Mark Crusaders and Element of Perserverance."

"Wow, nice to meet you." said Zipp.

"Thanks" Apple Bloom said then the ground shook.

"What's happening?" said Gallus before going outside only to find the other spirits facing a changeling.

"Chrysalis!" said Starlight

"Soo, you have returned, Starlight Glimmer!" said Chrysalis

Author's Note

This chapter references Family Appreciation Day, The Perfect Pear, and Where the Apple Lies. These are listed as the tests because each one served as a step to where Applejack is now.

Constructive Comments and Suggestions are Appreciated.

Fight Between Enemies-Chapter 6

"In the spirit" said Starlight

"Oh, How I loathe to kill you!!!"

"Runnn! I'll catch up with up." Starlight shouted and the others ran to the mausoleum.

The two then proceeded to fight, Chrysalis tried to blast her with a shower of dark magic but Starlight countered with a powerful shield. Chrysalis then rammed at her, and then Starlight gone up in the air.

"What are you going to do know, Headmare."

"You're going to detention!!"

Starlight then dropped a shower of yellow meteors. Chrysalis got hit by 67 of them, then summoned 1500 unreformed Changelings.

"ATTACK!!!"

The Changelings then tried to hit Starlight but she obliterated them.

"Alright!!! You're getting suspended, Chrysalis."

"You never defeat me, Starlight Glimmer!!"

The two then proceeded to blast each other with beams of Light and Dark Magic respectively. The beams countered each other then formed a shockwave so powerful that Starlight and Chrysalis were throwed off course.

Meanwhile

Fausticorn, Natura, and Igni, are descending from heaven when they are met by Celestia and Luna. Celestia looks like her old self but she is wearing a white loose shirt and old saddlebags with her cutie mark, has 2 gray spots in her mane and has the Shield of the Light strapped in her back. Luna is wearing a brown jacket and a belt with the Sword of the Dark hanging around.

"Are you sure we can't intervene, Mom?" asked Celestia

Faust nodded "We can't intervene lest Jehovah notices."

"Wow... What a surprise..." a certain draconequus snarked

"Discord, retiring from stopping magic, I see." said Luna

"Hardly, I am doing this to stop bloodshed on Equestria and beyond." Discord then proceeds to reveal a blood covered map of Equestria wiped out.

"I do hope you realize your mistakes, Discord." Luna sadly said.

"I'll be going, see you soon." Faust then gone to Starlight while the other gods returned to their heavenly abode and Discord teleported to who knows where.

"I hope they're fine."

"Don't worry, Celestia, they'll be alright.

"Ugh, Faust!!" Starlight was in a crater lying down as her marehood was in full display

"Starlight Glimmer. Do you need help."

"Yeah, I think I need it."

"Here it is." Starlight was given her Spear of Trust.

"Thanks" Starlight said before returning to the battlefield.

Chrysalis, now recovered, slowly trudged through the deep mud unto the mausoleum when she was stopped by Starlight.

"So... You're coming for more?"

'Put it on my tab" Starlight then charged before being stopped by Chrysalis' Halberd of Lust.

"Fool!! Soon the Legion of Evil will rid yourself of the legacy you made!!"

"I don't think so, our legacy will be carried by the new generation."

"Then we will destroy them."

The two then fought, each blow pulling them back. Finally, Starlight shot a blast into her Spear, Pushing Chrysalis back.

"WE WILL RETURN, STARLIGH GLIMMER!!!" the injured Chrysalis was teleported into... who knows where.

"Good riddance." Starlight whispered before returning to the others at the mausoleum, "Everyone alright." Everyone silently nodded.

"Let's return to Maretime Bay." Twilight said before making the long trek home.

After the Battle

"I can't believe you didn't stop them." Tenebris said disappointingly

"It was that meddling brat, Starlight Glimmer, and her friends."

"Ugh, we have other chances, other villains, and other plans," Tenebris grinned, "We will prevail in this new era."

Author's Note

What are the Shield of the Light, Sword of the Dark, and Spear of Peace Celestia, Luna, and Starlight hold respectively? What did Tenebris mean by 'other villains'? What is this key they retrieved? Why is Apple Bloom in the Mausoleum? Will Discord, Celestia, and Luna stay in the sidelines as always? What will happen to our beloved heroes?

Join us next chapter.

Constructive Criticism and Suggestions are Appreciated

Legacy of a Crusader-Chapter 7

5 days later

Our heroes had made back but due to the fact that they are dirty as a dumpster, that they ask if they could rest. Apple Bloom Applejack, and Izzy are walking to the marketplace.

Apple Bloom sighed, "Just like the old day, ey, Applejack."

"Sure is."

"Aw. So cute," Izzy then asked, "But I got to ask, What are the Cutie Mark Crusaders."

Apple Bloom then gasped, "You mean you don't know about the CMC's."

Izzy then shrugged her shoulders. "Not really, who are they?"

"The CMC's was originally made by myself, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo to find our cutie marks..."

"And it always gone to many misadventures both big and small."

Then just as they are buying a few more supplies for the next scouting trip, a filly bumped into them, she had a brown coat, a messy light green hair, cyan eyes and wore a cloak.

"Sorry for that!"

"It's okay.." when the filly excused herself, Izzy asked, " Why didn't she react to you?"

"We can reveal ourselves to certain creatures, Right now, you and your friends are the only ones that can see us at the moment." said Applejack.

Then as Izzy reached for her wallet, she realized it had been stolen, "It must have been that filly!!" shouted Apple Bloom. Izzy then gave chase and the filly began to gallop as well. (Insert Chase Music Here) Izzy tried to catch the thief but she dodged her at every chance. Izzy then opted for a shortcut 11 minutes later, shifting through the market stalls. The unknown filly then gone through a empty street, thinking she lost her. Izzy then cornered her but the filly went to the other end of the street. The filly then saw Apple Bloom and Applejack then cornered her, the filly then stumbled and fell into the road. (End Chase Scene Here)

"Ggghooossst!!!" shouted the scared filly.

"We're not ghosts, we are spirits." said Apple Bloom before being hit in the head by Applejack.

"Whhhaaattt." then filly.exe stopped working (I know it's an old meme, get over it)

"You just scared her didn't you." Izzy then asked.

"We definitely did." Applejack said surprised

"Uh... Who are you, ghosts?!" said the filly still surprised

"Applejack."

"Apple Bloom, what's your name?"

"Blooming Flowers." she said in a Scottish accent

Apple Bloom then saw Blooming Flowers' "blank flank" and asked about it, "Wait, you don't have a cutie mark?"

She silently nodded and said, "It's true that I am nervous about it, but I don't worry about it much, especially since I have to take care of my sister."

"Your sister?!?" Applejack said surprised yet again

"Yes, her name's Timid Flower."

Blooming Flowers then showed a picture of herself and her sister. Timid Flower has a dark green coat, yellow mane and violet eyes.

Applejack said, "She is so cute, like my sister."

Apple Bloom blushed and whined, "Applejack!!!"

"You know that's true, Sis" Applejack said to the clearly embarrassed Apple Bloom.

"I bet the other Cutie Mark Crusaders would have been embarrassed if their sisters also did that to them..." Apple Bloom whispered to herself.

"Who are the 'Cutie Mark Crusaders'?" asked Blooming.

"The CMC's was founded by myself, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo to find our cutie marks, then we made it our new goal to help others find their cutie mark."

"Wow, That sounds nice but I don't know about my sister."

"We can talk to her if you want..."

"Sure."

Meanwhile

As they were leaving the empty street, a small filly with a pinkish gray coat, light artic gray mane and a cuie mark of a rook observed from a vantage point, listening to their conversation.

"Golly! If it isn't Miss Honesty and her sister, This might be interesting..."

She then made a evil laugh and grinned at them. What will happened next?

Author's Note

Who is Blooming Flowers and Timid Flower? Why is she so interested in the CMC's? What is Cozy Glow's plan?

Find out next chapter!

Constructive Criticisms and Suggestions are Appreciated.

A New Mission-Chapter 8

The spirits, Izzy and Blooming Flowers went to a abandoned house. The house had board nailed to it, the roof was shattered into pieces, and the door's lock was as broken as a eggshell.

To say the inside was bad is an understatement! It was covered in moss, muck, and dirt. The furniture was ragged and dirty. The wallpaper was peeling off and some floor boards are either broken or missing. And in a velvet sofa lies the sleepy filly.

Timid then woke up and then got scared out of her wits. Blooming then calmed her down. "Shshsh, It's okay, they're my friends." softly said Blooming.

"Do you get any food?" asked Timid.

"Yes, here it is."

Blooming then gave her some juicy apples and bread. Timid ate them faster then a bear.

"Thanks, Blooming!" she said enthusiastically.

"You're welcome."

"Wow, this place is..." Applejack said before being interrupted by Blooming.

"Messy, I know."

Blooming then explained her history, "This was my parents home, they were great businessponies until they went to debt. They left to find money to provide for us, but have not returned ever since."

"We can attest to that, our parents went to Vanhoover to take care of some 'business' but never returned." Applejack and Apple trying to hold the tears back.

"Sorry for that, mates."

"No worries, Blooming."

"LET'S GET YOU AND YOUR SISTER YOUR CUTIE MARKS!!!" Apple Bloom shouted as they went outside.

As they were walking back. Cozy observed them closely, "Ooohhh Golly, what might happen next to the little 'heroes'?" Cozy then thought of a brilliant plan as smirked.

Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Silverstream, Smolder, Mage Meadowbrook, and Mistmane were called outside the Lighthouse to meet the Applejack and the others.

"Ugh, WHAT IS TAKING SO LONG!!!" Dash annoyingly whinned.

"Rainbow Dash, you know we are not as fast as you, so wait!" demanded Rarity.

"Fine!!"

Applejack and the other came, "Sorry for the delay we happen to get some unexpected attention."

"Wow,..." Fluttershy said before being added by Silverstream. "They are so cute!!!"

Blooming and Timid blushed as Bloom said, "Would you help them find their cutie marks with me?"

"Meh, We'd be honored." Smolder shrugged

They started on the quest, Smolder and Dash tried for racing but it didn't really go so well, Silverstream suggested swimming but didn't fare any better. Meadowbrook thought about potion making but it kinda blew up in their face. Fluttershy asked about animal caring but didn't really work well. Mistmane said something about gardening.

"Whoo, this is exhausting." Blooming said.

"It is tiring but it will be worth the effort." Mistmane said.

Meanwhile

The others have finished planting and then the mane (get the pun, sorry, i'll stop horsing around hahahaha!!!) event.

Timid then got her cutie mark. it was a flower in a plant pot. "I got my cutie mark, sis."

"Of course you did, Timid.", she then turned to Apple Bloom, "I am joining Mrs. Bloom, and one question, Does your business have any prices?"

"Businesspony, I suppose?"

"Yeah, didn't gone well. And before you ask, I grant a 99% discount to poor fillies."

"Thanks, and call me Apple Bloom, or Bloom if you want." Apple Bloom then whispered to herself, "You did remind me of Scrooge McDuck sometimes."

"Who?!"

"Nothin'"

As they celebrated, A certain princess was looking over the distance.

I was a pony with naval blue coat and light yellow mane. I also have black eyes and a cutie mark in form of a scroll and shield.

"You know you can't keep this secret forever." I said to Twilight.

"I know but what if they leave."

"You know time and time again that they won't by any stretch."

"But I betrayed Equestria's Loyalty, wasn't Honest with them, not Generous with detail, not acted Kind to them in their greatest need, I didn't even make them Laugh. I just..." Twilight said before sobbing down to tears.

"That's because you were sorrowful, clinging to the past..."

"Says the General of the Gods who still embraced traditions back then that almost harmed us all."

"And I still hate myself for it."

"It's just...." she stuttered for a moment

"Don't make excuses, Twilight Sparkle." She stopped, knowing he never use her full unless necessary.

"It's like Master Oogway said 'The past is history, the future is a mystery but the today is a gift, that's why they call it the present'. It means stay in present because you can't dwell on the past or worry about the future. Plus, Didn't Applejack tell you about being honest at that play."

"I know, but I just need time."

"Alright, But you can't this up forever, for the world might pay for your lies."

I started walking away before speaking to her once more.

"Oh, and talk to Discord, he's suffering the same problem as you."

"Really??"

"Of course, Until next Twilight." I then vanished to Heaven.

Author's Note

Why did I cameo in my story? What is Cozy Glow really up to? What secret is Twilight keeping from literally everyone?

Find out nest chapter!

Constructive Criticism and Suggestions are Appreciated.

Scout's Logs-Chapter 9

Rockhoof, 2nd Scouting Mission, Log 1, Day 0

We were leaving the Lighthouse on a sunny morning afternoon. We were going to find the Tomb of Loyalty. We estimated that we would be gone for as least one moon(a moon means one month)We hope they'll be fine without us.

Smolder, 2nd Scouting Mission, Log 6, Day 30

It is raining outside on the humid jungle in Amarezon. All we found are the ruins of five different temples but no Tombs so far. We found Zecora's grave so Twilight, Starlight and Star Swirl are currently casting a spell on her to summon her soul from the Afterlife. Wish them luck.

Apple Bloom, 2nd Scouting, Log 14, Day 45

We reached Flame Geyser Swamp. It sure brings back memories. We were able to fend a few chimeras, and we almost burned our logbook. Wish us luck.

Applejack, 2nd Scouting Mission, Log 21, Day 60

We are reaching the Applasoosan Mountains. We found out from Appalosoosa, who by the way are one of the few towns left that still house all three tribes, that the Tomb is rumored to be in the mountain range. We are going there to figure out if the rumors really are true.

The scouting party are hiking the mountains and are now reaching the peaks above the clouds. The scene was beautiful. It had snow as white as milk, rock smooth as Rarity's fur, and view as magnificent as the Sonic Rainboom.

"This is a long hike... I need some hooficure later." said Rarity.

"No pony is going to care about your hooves, Rarity!" said Dash.

Suddenly a pony dashed through the boulders. The group then goes to a attack formation.

"Who's there?" demanded Starlight.

"Some pony you know." the mysterious pony said

"Lightning Dust!!" Dash yelled.

"You still know me, Rainbow Dash, I thought you forgotten me."

"After you endangered my friends and Scootaloo, how can I forget you."

"Well then let's race, I bet you can't catch me."

"Oh, you're on."

The two speedsters then flied around the mountain peaks. Dash and Dust gone around the peaks, pushing each other ever so often. They began to do some tricks. Rainbow proceeded to do a loop-de-loop, then 90 degree spin before flying downwards then upwards before reverting to her standard position. Lightning then gone aroung a peak 5 times before launching herself, doing a 180 degree spin. before going upwards then downwards. The morning fog is beginning to creep in, and then they were blinded. Rainbow gone up while Lightning, being the usual daredevil, stayed in the fog. Lightning then hit a boulder and came careening down. Rainbow, then performed a sonic Rainboom while going down to retrieve Dust. She then gone to the finishing/starting area. and won.

"You cheated!!!" Light accused Dash 5 minutes after her hit.

"I didn't, I tried to save you." Dash responded to her claim.

Lightning then said, "Thanks, but we're still rivals."

"That's the only thing we agree on."

Lightning then gave her a Wonderbolt badge.

"Here's your key, as a token of appreciation." she said

She was then gone in a flash. The others then reached the Tomb.

"Okay, We made it. Let's go back to Maretime Bay." Twilight said before teleporting the team back.

Author's Note

What will happen to Lightning Dust? Will Zecora return to the world of the living? What will happen at the Tomb?

Find out next chapter!

Constructive Comments and Suggestions are appreciated.

Element of Loyalty-Chapter 10

Sunny and the others were having picnic. Then the scouting group teleported to Maretime Bay.

Sunny responded by asking , "Where were you?"

"Scouting for the Tomb of Loyalty." Pinkie answered.

"Well, What happened here while we're gone?"

The Main 6 then explained about new earth pony magic, Izzy's creative streak, the hologram of Twilight herself, and Potrait Day. The Mane 6, Pillars, Young 6, Starlight and Sunset were shocked that those events happened in the span of two months.

"Wait, A hologram.... of me!!!" shouted Twilight.

"Earth Pony magic?!" was all Applejack said before being spoken by Pinkie, "Is anypony in there." Pinkie casually knocked her head which got her back to reality.

"You something about finding the Tomb of Loyalty." said Zipp

"EE-YUP!! You possess the Spirit of Loyalty, So you need to come." said Rainbow.

They were teleported after the Main 6 nodded. They reached a mountain peak. They were walking through the treacherous path. And then they arrived at the mausoleum.

The mausoleum was adorned with banners of Rainbow's element and had a gray, stone, brick wall and a rainbow roof, with stained glass on Rainbow's adventures. In the courtyard lies flowers along with a marble column. Zipp then places Rainbow's Wonderbolt badge on the pedestal and then it is immediately covered in a glass case and the door instantly opens.

The inside was the same as Applejack's Tomb with impassable door. Then two figures appeared. One had a gray blue coat with a rainbow mane and amber eyes. He wore a green jacket and shirt with Rainbow's cutie mark. He also had a rainbow and cloud with a horseshoe. The other had a cerise eyes with a scarlet and orange mane with cornflower blue coat. She wore a yellow jacket and a shirt. She had a cloud with whistling wind symbols.

"Rainbow Dash!!!" they shouted.

"Mom... Dad...." Rainbow responded with a dejected look.

"Who are they?"

"My parents, Bow Hothoof and Windy Whistles."

"Well, Let's get to one of our favorite stories." said Bow as he started the reading. "We were minding our business when Scootaloo came through our lawn. She immediately screamed that she almost broke Whistles's Princess Celestia commemorative plates. Then she revealed she was our dear Rainbow's biggest fan but we countered by saying WE are her biggest fans."

Windy continued, "We let her tour the house, and then we finally showed her Dashie's room."

"Mom!!" Rainbow said clearly embarrassed.

She continued the story, "We showed her around her room when Scootaloo said that Rainbow Dash is a Wonderbolt. We immediately visited Wonderbolts HQ. Then she got us informed about Dash's time in the Wonderbolt Academy, Wonderbolt Reserves, and Wonderbolt Member. Then after much... embarrassment, she finally lashed out at us. We then got a surprise from Scootaloo, a performance from Rainbow Dash herself."

Zipp listened attentively while writing down notes. She was finally questioned by the mega-fans.

Bow asked, "Who crashed through our lawn?"

Zipp answered confidently, "Scootaloo."

He nodded and Windy goes next, "Where was Rainbow Dash stationed at?"

"Wonderbolts HQ."

"And what is the surprise?"

"A performance from Rainbow Dash."

They nodded and let her pass. The next room had a door and decorated with flowers and pictures. Then a spirit appeared with a gold coat, orange mane with amber stripes, and orange eyes. she wore a military outfit with sunglasses, and had a stylized phoenix as her cutie mark.

"Rainbow Crash, glad to know you're still adventuring."

"Spitfire, I thought you're retired."

"Not at the moment, let's get on with the test, shall we?"

"You bet."

Spitfire then started her story, "I was encountering Rainbow Dash and told her she is going to be a Wonderbolt, and she got excited. Then told I told her the rules, especially rule number one, looking both before crossing the runway." She then glares at Dash, and Dash shifts uncomfortably.

She continues, "She then forgot the rule and crashes in a garbage can. She was embarrased then she tried imitating her friends, then tried to alter our scheduled performance, which worked out poorly. I then chewed her out for changing the performance and endangering the other 'Bolts. Then she said she was sorry, saying that she was not Wonderbolt material. Then we gave her our nicknames. Soarin's Clipper, Fleetfoot's nickname is Flatfoot, Then there was Dizzy, Slowpoke and Hoof-and-Mouth. As for mine, you don't want to know."

Spitfire then tells Smolder, Flash, and Zipp, who are shocked by it. She then finishes the story, "She was given a month of probation but she improved since."

She then asks Zipp questions, "Alright, newbies, what is rule number one?"

"Look both ways before crossing the runway."

"Correct, where did Crash crash on?"

"A trash can."

"You're right, how long is her probation?"

"A month."

"Correct again, you may pass."

They, along with Spitfire, went to, you guessed it, another door. Then a spirit appears. He is wearing a formal Wonderbolt outfit. He had a cornflower blue coat, phthalo blue mane, green eyes. and has a lightning bolt going through a cloud as his cutie mark.

"Hello, Soar."

"Dash, Good to see you too."

They then proceed to kiss each other before introducing himself.

"Soarin, Second-in-command of the Wonderbolts."

"It's a pleasure to meet a handsome stallion." Pipp said when Rainbow gave her a glare.

Pipp responded, "It's not crime to admire a married stallion."

"I agree with you on that statement." Rarity said.

"Let's get to the story, please." Soarin asked. The two mares nodded.

"We were practicing for the Equestrian Games. Then I got distracted and clipped my wing. Dash saved me and I gotten myself to the hospital. Then my teammates persuaded Rainbow to join them. She was hesitant but accepted. Twilight discovered what Dash was doing and confronts her. Then the Wonderbolts asked if Rainbow Dash will join them. Rainbow was uncertain so she avoided the decision by pretending to injured. I got envious because I wasn't visited. Rainbow then realized that they were lying. Spitfire and Fleetfoot were confronted by Rainbow for trying to replace me. They commended her for her loyalty. The Ponyvile team qualified along with the Wonderbolts."

"Not my best work." said Spitfire.

"So what got me to the hospital?" Soarin asked Zipp.

"A clipped wing."

"Correct, Who confronted Dash?"

"Twilight Sparkle."

"Correct again, what team qualified along with the Wonderbolts?"

"The Ponyville team."

"Correct, You may enter."

Just then, the door opened to the grave of Rainbow Dash and a marble pedestal. Sitting on it was a key with Rainbow's cutie mark. A figure was watching the key. It was a filly with a gamboge coat, cerise mane and purple eyes. She had a wing inside a lightning bolt on a red, pink, and purple shield as a cutie mark.

She then saw Dash and charged towards her and are hugging, "I miss you, Dash."

"You too, Scoots."

Apple Bloom then ran to the filly and also hugged her.

"How are you? Scoot."

"Fine as ever."

She then noticed that the Main 6 surprised and introduce herself.

'Hi, I'm Scootaloo, 'little sister' to Rainbow Dash and founding member of the CMC's."

"Hi, I'm Zipp."

"Zipp's a cool name."

As they were going outside, they were ambushed by the Sirens.

"Well, well, well, if it isn't Sunset Shimmer." said Adagio

"Adagio, Sonata, and Aria, why are you here?"

"To kill you, of course." said Aria.

"You're not taking any lives under our watch!" shouted the confident Rockhoof as the Pillars, Sunset, and Twilight readied themselves.

The Sirens then tried to seduce them but they were countered by covering their ears with nearby moss. They then attacked using their Knives of Greed and the unicorns made shields to protect the mausoleum. The earth ponies offensively attacked the Sirens with Meadowbrook slinging potions while the others were hurling stones at them. The pegasus are flying around them, confusing them. Sunset then summoned her phoenix wings and attacked. But the mausoleum was on it's last legs, but Luna and Lightning Dust then came and reinforced the defending force. Luna wore black armor with the cresent moon on her helmet and had a sheath sitting on her belt. Lightning was wearing chainmail with light pieces of armor.

"We will return, Sunset!" they shouted before being teleported to... wherever in Equestria.

Rainbow, Spitfire, and Soarin then noticed Lightning and made a offensive form and tried to attack but Sunset stopped them.

"Wait." Sunset said to them and the Wonderbolts rescinded the attack.

"Luna, gathering the Nightmare Knights, I see." Sunset said.

"Correct, Equestria will need them in this time of crisis." Luna stated.

"Uh... I'm confused." Applejack said, tilting her head slightly.

"For the record who are the Nightmare Knights?" Sunny asked.

Luna then announced, "The Nightmare Knights were originally made to recover my stolen magic, but they currently serve as one of the two teams summoned by Princess Twilight after the attack of the Terrible Trio. They are consisted of former and current bullies, and villains, such as Starlight, Sunset, myself, and Dust."

"One question, WWWHHHHYY!?" shouted Dash.

"To protect Equestria against threats like Sombra, Tirek, Cozy Glow, Chrysalis, and Tenebris."

"The Pillars, Mane 7 and Young 6 and other wielders are currently known as ' The Guardians of Harmony' lead by Twilight. Other heroes such as Daring Do and some members of the Wonderbolts are known as 'The Knights of The Sun' led by Celestia while I lead the 'Nightmare Knights' which consist of both former and current bullies, rogues, rejects, antagonists, and villains, like Sunset, Garble, Capper, Dust, and Wallflower. They're called only when others threatens to destroys Equestria and its allies."

"Well, let's return to Maretime Bay" Twilight said as she teleports them back.

Meanwhile

The Sirens were standing in the cockpit of the airship in front of the very displeased Tenebris and other villains.

"As usual, you are defeated by the heroes yet again but thanks to your distraction, Cozy was able to place cameras to spy on our enemies." Tenebris said. "And it looks like the Nightmare Knights, Guardians of Harmony and Knights of the Sun are reforming once again." Tenebris said, but he was interrupted by a satyr

"Tenebris, we got word from 'Opal..ine'. Says she's intrested in joining our cause." said the black satyr

"Don't pay attention to her, she's still just an amateur villain. We'll recruit her once she gets her act together." Tenebris said as he grins evilly.

Author's Note

So many questions. The test are inspired by Rainbow Falls, Newbie Dash, and Parental Glideance as I define them as steps to what Rainbow is now. The phoenix wings of Sunset are also inspired by "My Past is Not Today"

Who are the other members of the Nightmare Knight, Guardians of Harmony, and Knights of the Sun? What are the phoenix wings summoned by Sunset? Why did Twilight make/ summoned these teams for? How are these deceased villains revived? What is Tenebris' plan? Why is Opaline interested in joining the Legion of Evil?

Find out next chapter!

Constructive Comments and Suggestions are Appreciated.

Flight to Royalty-Chapter 11

It had been 4 days since the expedition to the Tomb of Loyalty and the Knights were scouting the outer reaches of town small town. Then Lightning returned from the trip to the nearby woods.

"None so far, no enemies, no equipment, and nothing suspicious." Dust said.

"Good, we'll scout the sea shore next." Luna replied.

Luna and Dust were guarding the beachside, Sunset and Starlight were galloping to the beach with the Princess' orders.
As they were walking, the Knights were making conversations.

"I can't believe that it was only just yesterday that we were called along with the other teams to stop Tenebris from destroying the world." Dust gloated about.

"You are indeed right, I still remember that." Luna replied.

At least 5,000 suns (a sun equals a year) ago

Luna and Twilight were galloping in the Castle. Twilight had grown and looked like Cadance while Luna was aging, now having winkles and grew by 10 inches.

"Are you this will work, Twilight?" asked Luna, "I fear they may betray us."

"We need more allies, more comrades, more friends if we're to survive this 'dark' war." Twilight said, "Besides, you may get along with them very well."

They then reached the throne room. It has stained glass windows that depicted events from Nightmare Moon's defeat to Flurry Heart's ascension. At the end of the corridor lies two thrones. A royal throne with her cutie mark on top and the other a seat with gold highlights.

The two alicorns then casted a summoning spell on the the ground, then appeared thirteen ponies.

"Ugh, where are we?" said a earth pony wearing a scarf.

"Beats me, Palimore." said the blue pegaus.

"Polomare, you mispronounced my name!!" replied the earth pony.

"No pony is going to care about your name." said the unicorn with a broken horn.

They then argued over and over until Luna can't take it any longer.

"BE QUIET!!!" Luna shouted in her Royal Canterlot Voice.

They then shimmered down and then a few ponies stepped forward.

"You called us for getting your magic back, Luna?" the broken horned pony asked.

"Not really, Tempest," Luna answered, "You are all called here for a mission like never before. We will some introductions please, former villians."

"Stygian, former Pony of Shadows."

"Tempest, former captain of the Storm King."

"The Great and Powerful Trixie, former empress of Ponyville and traveling magician."

"Starlight Glimmer, former cult leader and headmare of the School of Friendship."

"Capper's my name."

"Diamond Tiara, and this is my friend, Silver Spoon, former bullies."

"Suri Polomare, designer at Manehattan."

"Lightning Dust, leader of the Washouts."

"Wallflower Blush, gardener at Fillydelphia Gardens."

"Garble, part-time poet and former bully."

"Gilda, shopkeeper of Griffin Scones Shop."

Pharyx, General of the Changeling Empire."

As they were reminiscing, Starlight commented, "Still remember a lot of our arguments but we gotten together because some of us were former bullies/villains."

"Yeah, we defeated a lot of enemies, more so then the heroes." Lightning boasted about.

Sunset then replied, "Ain't that far from the truth, we done a lot of stealth missions, only at least 4 offensive missions."

"Says the mare who lied when she was a villain." Lightning then argued.

Sunset then got angry before it washed away and simply laughed over her past mistakes and soon they were laughing before they continued guarding the others.

Meanwhile

As the villains were spying on the Knights while on the comfort of their airship. Tenebris then asked to Cozy Glow, "Is the mission complete."

"Of course, the ponies of Bridlewood and Zephyr Heights are tricked and primed, dear majesty."

"Ah, Phase 1 of the plan is complete, now unto Phase 2."

The Next Day

As they were waking up, Izzy returned to the Lighthouse with mail from Queen Haven, Zipp and Pipp's mother.

"We got mail." Izzy smiled to the tired group.

"Oh, Thanks, Izzy." Sunny tried making a smile.

"You're welcome!!" Izzy said before going over to her seat.

Dear Zipp and Pipp,

The ponies here at Zephyr Heights are currently rioting and I don't know why. Since I've been informed by your dear letters, I was hoping you and your friends will come to Zephyr Heights as soon as possible. It is urgent!

P.S. Mind bringing some of Izzy's popsicles, They're so delicious.

Your Mom,

Queen Haven

"We have to go, now!" Zipp shouted when she read the letter.

"Let me pack my things!" Pipp shouted as she trotted up the stairs.

"Are you sure we are free to go?" Hitch questioned, "I mean, I have my job, Sunny has her smoothies shop to worry about, Pipp's boutique, your job as a weather worker, Sprout's community service, and Izzy's side job. Do we have the time?"

"Well she said it's urgent, and they're currently rioting." Zipp told him, "Besides, our jobs will be fine."

"Well, Pinkie, Soarin, Spitfire, Mistmane, Silverstream, and Sandbar will take care of things here, Star Swirl, Fluttershy, Yona, Rockhoof, and Ocellus will scout for the Tomb of Generosity. The rest of us will come with you." Twilight announced.

"Not to sound rude but I read books that suggest splitting might not a good idea." Rarity questioned.

"I have to concur with Rarity here, I read millions of books in my lifetime." Luna agreed, "Are you positive this would work?"

"Oh, It'll be fine." Twilight said, "What could go wrong?" (ANYTHING COULD GO WRONG!!!)

"Well, let's go." Zipp announced.

The group split up. All the while Faust is watching and said, "I better keep my dear Luna safe." She then followed the group heading to Zephyr Heights.

Author's Note

The 2nd summon of the Nightmare Knights from the story are from a part of a potential story 'The Light of The Future' is a prequel to this very story.

What missions did the knights talked about? What is Tenebris' plan? What urgent bussiness is Queen Haven talking about? Why are the people rioting? Are Izzy's popsicles as good as many ponies claim? Why did Twilight had to say that phrase? Why is Faust coming to 'protect' Luna?

Find out next time!

Constructive Criticisms and Suggestions are Appreciated.

Shining Beacon-Chapter 12

Faust then followed the group before remembering the time when she protected the sisters and the first time they saw her, but they didn't know that she was their mother. She still remembered that day like her birth, how she saved them against the tatzlworm.

Faust was flying through the outer borders of Equestria in Twilight's day. It was a large wasteland with many caverns, cliffs, canyons and ravines. She was getting some air after the unification of the three tribes which still surprised her. She had given the leaders their blessing a few weeks after that fiasco. Then.... she saw fillies. One with a pearly white coat and pink mane. The other had a phthalo blue coat and a light azure blue. They were both alicorns...

"They looked familiar" She thought.

She then heard the blue foal speaking, "I told you not to flee into the wastelands but you just had to do it."

The pink-maned pony then countered, "Oh, excuse me, you begged me to let you come on our little escapade because you were bored."

"Wait 'til the matron catches us, Celest, before you know it we'll be doing whipped a hundred times more." Luna whispered to herself before shuddering at that thought.

Suddenly, the tatzlworm emerged from its hole, clearly disturbed from all the noise they made. It then attacked the two alicorn sisters, spitting its snot. The two alicorns tried attacking the worm with magical blasts and shields, which they learned at the orphanage, but it's no use. It then ensnares them, but before it could eat them, Faust readied herself and blast a powerful magical blast which defeated the worm.

Celestia and Luna were both astonished and scared. Luna then broke the silence, "Umm.... Who are you?"

Faust quickly replied, "My name is Faust, little ponies."

The sisters quickly bowed down, "We're sorry for disrespecting you, O holy Fausticorn."

"Please, you don't need to bow down before me," Faust replied just as quickly, "Just call me 'Faust', I don't like being so formal."

She quickly saw that they were alicorns, "I don't mean to intrude but you look like..."

Luna then interrupted the benevolent god, "...gods, yes, but they usually call us 'alicorns'"

Celestia immediately interjected, "Luna, please don't disrespect the most holy of goddesses."

"It's okay, deep down I just a ordinary writer and historian... and also a goddess." She mellowed out before returning to reality, "Now, why are you so far from home?"

"It's Celestia's idea, we were planning to run away, the matron was..." Luna then stuttered before continuing, "not a kind pony."

"She rambles on about using our power to rid the earth of pegasi or something like that... and abuses us daily." Celestia then said.

She then thought about that before giving them their response, "Have you thought about returning to the orphanage, I bet you something might happen there that could change your life."

Thee sisters were hesitant, if they knew Ms. Polomare, she would whip them a hundred times. 'But why argue with a god' they thought, so they said, "Yeah, maybe we should, my idea was just dumb, we won't survive the night."

"I can agree, you were always so bad at improvising." Luna said, which infuriated Celestia, but didn't say anything.

As they trotted back, Faust then cast a spell on a nearby puddle, seeing a gray stallion with a bushy beard, a mare with green and scarlet mane and a pony who wore a cloak and gray mane going to a certain orphanage.

"Be safe, my children." she both thought and prayed to herself.

As Faust was nearing the city, the others were coming to the castle. The city was high with modern architecture and TV screens everywhere.

Rarity was fascinated by the architecture and fashion, "Oh look at this city, it's so fabulous!"

Rainbow smirked at Rarity, "Classic Rarity."

Rainbow then turned her hair into Rarity's and said in a Manehattan accent, "Oh darling, it is so fabulous!"

Rarity then responded, "Not funny, darling."

As they walked to the throne room, the guards bowed down to the two pegasus sisters. Smolder then asked, "You're princesses?"

"Of course we are." Pipp responded.

When they entered the throne room, Queen Haven arose. She has pale pink coat, periwinkle mane with lilac stripes, and icy blue eyes. She also wore a purple vest a crown with a replica of the Pegasus crystal in the middle.

"Zipp! Pipp! It's so good you're back, speaking of which, did you bring Izzy's popsicles?" Queen Haven asked.

"It's so good, let's catch up on what happened." Pipp stated.

As they caught up, Sprout went outside to get fresh air. But as he gone outside, Sunset and Starlight saw him and followed the red pony.

They soon met up with him and Sunset said, "What are you doing here?"

Sprout then responded. "Uh... Nothing?"

"You're lying." Sunset and Starlight said.

"How... how?"

"Hanging out with the most honest pony there is can do that to you."

"What seems to be the problem?"

"You won't understand. You're not former villains like me."

"Not true..."

"What do you mean?"

"Was Celestia's apprentice and was so obsessed with power that I fled to a human dimension and tried turning the students into mind-controlled zombies in order to conquer Equestria."

"Became evil when my friend, Sunburst left, and made a town with equal cutie mark signs, then Twilight and her friends stopped me so I got revenge by changing the past, but Twilight helped me to see another way."

"Tried to convince the earth ponies to make me a dictator, and almost killed Sunny and her friends."

Sprout then sighed before asking, "What can I do to make others trust me, every time I tried, they just resist."

Sunset answered, "Earn their trust, try getting others to believe you changed."

"It isn't easy, but it is possible." Starlight then said, "Try talking to your friends, they can help you on your journey."

Sprout immediately said, "Thanks."

As they walked back, ponies criticized the former villains, which worried them but they hurried back, meanwhile Cozy Glow spied on them, smiling maliciously.

Author's Note

The flashback of Faust's and the sisters' first meeting is a part of an upcoming prequel, "The Chronicles of the Sun and Moon" which details the life of Celestia and Luna from many perspectives including but not limited to Fausticorn, Star Swirl the Bearded, Gusty the Great, Clover the Clever, Twilight Sparkle, Sunset Shimmer, and Celestia and Luna themselves.

Why is Faust still following them? What is the big problem Queen Haven said in her letter? Will Sprout take the advice of two former villains? Will Sunset and Starlight have a bond with Sprout? Seriously, What is Cozy's plan?

Find out next time!

Constructive criticisms and suggestions are appreciated.

Humble Roots-Chapter 13

As the former villains returned to the palace, the queen seemed to be finished catching up with her daughters. She quickly then turns to the the returning ponies.

“So how’s the walk you had?” she politely asked.

“It was nice, Queen Haven.” Starlight answered.

“Please, you were great heroes in the old days, call me Haven.” she replied.

“Thank you for asking.” Sunset said.

As they talked, Cozy made an evil smirk and said, “Soon... Princess... Soon.”

As Star Swirl, Fluttershy, Ocellus, Yona, and Rockhoof were scouting for the Tomb, the yak then asked, “Is bearded pony sure Tomb in forest?”

“I am sure, Twilight said that the Tomb is in this forest.” Star Swirl then turned to the others, “Yona, Rockhoof, find the Tomb, Ocellus, Fluttershy, search the skies and stay with them. I’ll stay here, in case somecreature gets any ideas.”

They split up and as the earth bound creatures searched endlessly, Yona asked Rockhoof, “Is yak village safe?”

Rockhoof then responded, “I don’t know, lass, I’m not the right pony to ask about this, but if there’s anything I know about them, I’s that they’ll be fine.”

Yona then silently smiled and as they continued to scout for the Tomb.

3 hours later

When they reached the Tomb, Rockhoof then said, "Well, we found it, lass, Ocellus, return to Star Swirl and say that we found the Tomb."

As he said this, a swarm of dark, formless beings appeared before attacking them relentlessly, Rockhoof shouted, "AMBUSH!"

"Well, well, well, you caught yourself in a bit of a pickle," A satyr then appeared saying, "The Storm King is back!!!"

The heroes were fighting a hopeless battle as the dark beings reformed themselves every time they're defeated. Yona tried stomping them out and Rockhoof swung his shovel, but to no avail. He then shouts to the two flyers, "Get to Star Swirl now, we'll hold them off!"

As they flew off as fast as the wind to get to Star Swirl, Ocellus then panics, "What if they're captured, oh, what if they're killed."

Fluttershy interjects, "We've done multiple times, and we still get worried over what will happen next, Ocellus, But we have to be hopeful, they won't want us worrying over them."

When they reach Star Swirl, he asked, "Where's Yona and Rockhoof?"

"That's just it, we've been ambushed, they sent us here to warn you." Ocellus said.

"No," As he said this, the beings were galloping to the camp, he then commands the changeling, "Ocellus, get to Zephyr Heights, we'll hold them here as long as we can."

Ocellus hesitates but obeyed his order, Star Swirl then said to the shy pegasus, "Fluttershy, get your staff, we need to hold them off as much as possible."

She nodded and gets her twisted, wooden, Druid staff and as Star Swirl sends magical blasts all around the camp, she summons vines to ensnare and attack the beings.

The CMC's were trotting down the road, talking about helping the foals find their cutie marks, but with little to no success. As a filly declined and moved along, Blooming Flowers then rants, "That's the seventh foal that rejected us this hour, at this point, we might not get enough money to provide for my sister."

"Relax...." Scootaloo said to the brown filly.

Apple then says to the nervous foal, "It ain't gonna help us if you keep worrin' all the time."

"What can I say, I'm restless." She said in a Scottish accent.

Just then, a pegasus filly approached the fillies, she had a white coat, and light gray mane. She had purple eyes and no cutie mark. She asked, in a British accent, "What is troubling you, mate."

"Oh, it's just that I'm trying to help others, including myself find their cutie marks..." Blooming answered.

"...But you have no clients?" the filly interupted.

"Exactly." Blooming responded.

"Hmm, It sounds interesting, and it's not boring, I'll help you." the filly said, "Oh, and my name's Windy Weathers."

As they walked, Scootaloo asked Apple Bloom, "Why didn't we reveal ourselves to Weathers, I mean it's a cool name."

"The last time me and Applejack revealed ourselves to another pony, she was as surprised as a farmer waking up on a surprise blizzard." Apple Bloom said.

"And I'm still getting used to it, lass." Blooming Flowers interjected.

"Point is, we can't reveal ourselves right now," Apple Bloom states, "We'll do it at the right time."

As the fillies were walking through the dense streets, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, and Applejack are sitting at a cafe, eating delicious hay burgers.

"Hmmm..." Rainbow Dash then states, "These hay burgers are so good..."

"I have to agree with you there, sugarcube," Applejack said as she finished her meal, "These apple snacks are as delicious as Granny's apple pie."

"These fancy snacks are really tasty, darling." Rarity then asked, "Do you feel something's wrong with Twilight? I mean, I know she's worried and all, it's not the first time it's happened, but what do you think, Applejack."

"She's acting fine, sure, but I can tell she's lying, but every time I asked her about it, she just shrugs it off like it's nothing." Applejack responded to Rarity.

"But with Sunny's statement about Tenebris tell her about this... secret." Rainbow retorted, "I don't trust him as much as the next pony, but what if it's true."

"We'll have to talk about to the others about this," Applejack said to the brash pegasus, "It just doesn't feel right doin' somethin' to Twilight without them."

"I most certainly agree to this statement, Applejack." Rarity agreed with Applejack.

As they left to find the others, they were interrupted by a lilac mare. "Excuse me, miss, but we have to get somewhere." Rarity said to the mare.

The mare didn't budge but said to the white mare, "Don't you remember me, Rarity."

Rarity then realized that the mare was someone from the past, "Suri Polomare."

The lilac mare grinned at this, "Oh, and I thought you've forgotten me....Rarity."

Author's Note

Again, what is Cozy Glow's plan? Are Rockhoof and Yona safe? Will Fluttershy and Star Swirl be okay? Can Ocellus get there on time? Who is the filly? Seriously, what is Twilight's secret?
Why is Suri Polomare doing in here?

Find out next time!

Constructive criticism and suggestions are appreciated.

A Young Battle-Chapter 14

"How can I forget you, Ms. Polomare." Rarity said.

"Oh, Please elaborate, Ms. Rarity." Suri asked.

"Well, you stole Coco's credit by saying that you made the dresses, and cheated on a certain competition." said Rarity.

"Oh, you're the one to talk, I lost my job, my credibility, and my career because of you!" Suri lashed out.

"Do you think we're being ignored, Applejack." Rainbow whispered to Applejack.

"Well, get used to it." Applejack whispered back to Rainbow.

Suri calmed down, "Why don't we have a ladies' bet, whoever makes the best dress will be declared the Best Fashion Designer in All of Equestria."

"Hmph, why would I stoop to such lows, Ms. Polomare?" Rarity retorted.

Suri smirked, "Oh, I think you will be needing this."

She then shows a spool with a rainbow-colored thread to Rarity, who was agasted, "Where did you get that, POLOMARE!"

Suri simply laughed, "Oh, I found this in a certain boutique, but if you want this, you'll have to place all your bets."

Rarity then smirks, "Oh, you're on."

The fillies were trotting through the streets when Windy suggested something to Blooming, "Oh, I know, how about we go to Mount Ponylmpus?"

"What for?" Blooming asked to the eager pegasus.

To fly... there.." The white pegasus said before reprimanding herself, "Oh bollocks, I'm trying to suggest a pegasus thing and you're not a pegasus."

Blooming pondered about this for a moment before announcing something, "How about you let me pick, mate?"

"I suppose..." Windy mumured.

"Great, how about farming?" Blooming asked.

Windy refused, "Too boring."

"Okay, cleaning." She said excitedly.

Weathers looks at her, obviously unimpressed, "Are you serious?"

"This is gonna take forever...." Apple Bloom gloomily said.

As the unexperienced Crusaders are picking what could be their next target, Scootaloo got impatient, "Ugh, It's getting annoying! I'm revealing myself right now!"

Apple Bloom bonked her head, "Are you crazy!?!? We're not trying to scare her to death. We... just...wait."

As the veterans talked, Weathers warned her, "Look, I will say this one last time, please don't suggest anything boring, mundane... anything like that."

Blooming thought for a while, "How about....hoofball?"

Weather lit up at this, "Now you are speaking my language."

As Rarity and Suri were almost ready to show their wares, Applejack, Rainbow, and Pinkie were gathering in the castle courtyard.

Applejack talked to Pinkie, "So.... Where're the others?"

"Oh they're either in the castle or exploring." Pinkie ecstatically said.

"Really do hope Rarity's not putting me in one of those clothes." Rainbow pleaded to herself.

Pinkie smiled, "Of course not, silly, you're one of the judges, remember..."

"Oh... right," Rainbow said before the lights went on.

Rarity first came out in a blue dress filled with stunning jewels, and light blue hoofshoes with a violet gemstone in the middle of the crown.

Suri then trotted next, with a green dress and dark blue bracelets and a tiara. The judges were very impressed at both dresses.

Then came the scores, Applejack, Rainbow, and Pinkie gave Rarity's dress the scores nine, eight, and ten respectively. Suri's got Applejack an eight, Rainbow's score earned her a nine and Pinkie gave her an eight. Rarity has won this ladies bet.

Suri was agitated but her anger quickly cooled off, "I'm impressed, so here you go, A bet's a bet." She gave Rarity the rainbow spool.

"Thank you, darling, though I must say, I'm surprised that you didn't cheated." Rarity said to her. "A lady doesn't cheat in a ladies bets." Rarity smiled at this.

As Rarity and her friends left the courtyard, Luna then came onto the scene.

Suri then said to Luna, "How are you, my dear Princess."

"Not feeling well, but thanks for asking." Suri noticed the phrase and nodded her head.

She then asked, "Are the Knights forming again?" To which Luna nodded before going inside the castle with Ms. Polomare.

Blooming and Windy were playing yet another game of hoofball, but Windy was quickly winning this match. The pegasus then kicked the ball, using her wings as momentum, into the goal.

"Yahooo" She shouted.

"That.... was....... a good game." Flowers said, being out of breath.

"Yeah, I concur. It is good game," Weathers agreed but as she said this, a gray teenaged filly with light grey mane and blue eyes with a thundercloud as her cutie mark.

She sternly said to the white filly, "Windy Weathers."

She turned and said, "Hey there, Stormy."

They looked at each other in the eye before they burst out laughing, "Back to business, how are you... and who's your new friend." Storm said.

Windy smiled at this, "This is my friend, Blooming Flowers, and I am fine, thank you very much."

Storm sniffed the fillies, "Looks like you've done some work, you smell like tree sap."

Windy snickered, "I guess you've noticed."

Stormy ruptured out a few laughs, "Just make sure you'll be back before 6, Clear needs you tonight."

Windy held out a hoof, "Yeah yeah, with your college work and all that, I'll be fine."

Storm nodded before flying out, and Blooming asked Windy, "Who is she."

Windy said, "My big sister, Stormy Weathers. Now what time is it."

Scootaloo then appeared before the white filly, "4:00, kid."

Windy was surprised, "Oh,... and who... are you?"

"Scootaloo." She plainly said.

"And I'm Apple Bloom."

Windy then turned to brown filly, "Were you talking to them?"

Flowers was surprised to say the least, "How did you.."

"You were always talking to.... basically nopony." Windy said.

Flowers snickered a bit, "I should've guessed you'll suspect something."

Apple Bloom then interjected, "Let's get to the castle, It'll more private."

The new Crusaders earnestly agreed and went inside.

When they reached the Royal Castle, they saw Applejack who was distress, "Apple Bloom, There you are!"

"Applejack, What's happenin'" Apple Bloom said.

Applejack then signaled them to follow her. When they reached one of the many Castle bedrooms, she opened it to find an injured Ocellus, surrounded by Twilight, Rarity, Luna, and Smolder.

“What happened?” Urgently said Scootaloo.

“She just crashed through to wall.” Smolder said, before Ocellus gained consciousness.

“Storm King..... Captured the others.... Has the mausoleum.” Ocellus said and tried to get up.

Smolder stopped her, “You need to rest.”

Suddenly, a noise erupted through the halls.

A servant then gone inside, “Um.... the queen wants to see you.”

They nodded and went to the meeting room, but Ocellus tried getting up again

“I’ll be fine, my wings are just out of commission.” Ocellus said.

They nodded and went to the meeting room, where the others are here.

Queen Haven then said, “They’re here.”

Apple Bloom interjected, “Whose’s here?”

The queen said, “A riot, said something about us harboring ponies who imprisoned an innocent filly.”

Twilight then asked, “Who told them this.”

“Details are murky but it was a pegasus filly with a rook as a cutie mark.”

“No...”

Suddenly, the doors burst open to reveal Cozy Glow, who grinned evilly “Hello, princess.”

Author's Note

Worldbuilding Note: The Nightmare Knight's current team wasn't invited all at once, but rather invited separately before being summoned together.

Sorry for lying to you about the CMC’s kicking butt, it’ll come next chapter.

How are the captured heroes doing? Will Ocellus be fine? And is this Cozy’s plan?

Find out next chapter!

Constructive criticism and suggestions are much much appreciated.