Corruption is Magic

"You are the smartest idiot I've ever met." Gaurt says with a small smile as she holds me in her arms, her chin resting on the top of my head as we both sit in the dining hall at Primal Glow. I look out to everyone present. Alexander is smiling like usual as he casually sits in his seat at the end of the table with Luna sitting across from him. Korzak sits at the table along with Nile and Jasmine. Icarus however is tied up and laid out on the table. The only one not here is Charlie who is preoccupied preparing things he needs still.

"Tis true, dear Twilight. Thou might be bright but thou art very dim witted." Luna says, looking at me with her new ruby red eyes. Her new fanged smile shows as she looks at me. "We are happy you are back."

"I… I'm sorry. I guess… I do need help." I say sadly acknowledging that I need help dealing with my issues. This whole situation and Gelfree dying could have been avoided if only I got help when I needed it and it was offered. I feel a shaky breath escape me but Gaurt gives me a firm hug and I feel a smile spread across my face.

"It's good to see you realize that." Korzak says with a nod and crossed arms.

"I'm happy you are back." Jasmine says. Nile however remains quiet but gives a small nod to what both Korzak and Jasmine say. I look at everyone and feel happiness fill me at knowing they have my back even now. Then I look at the tied up Icarus.

"So… why is Icarus tied up?"

"Well it came to my attention he was supplying you with Glory." Alexander says casually and I immediately understand why he is tied up.

"So… he's on time out."

"He's on time out." Alexander confirms with a gleeful nod. I feel a snort escape me as I look down to the grumpy winged man. “We do have something else to share with you, Twilight.”

“Oh?” I say looking to Alexander who gives me a look of satisfaction.

“You see, we heard about what you told Gaurt. Now you see Luna and I both felt it was not right having her take your place as Queen. That however doesn’t mean we didn’t keep things running in your absence. The current King of the world has had a meeting with us but he would like to talk to you, before he Abdicates.” Perking up I look to Luna who gives me a happy yet shaky smile.

“Why do I feel like there is more to this than you both are letting on.”

“We do not know what thou art talking about.” Luna says with an undertone of worry in her voice.

“She heard what happened and went on a warpath to finish your preparations you had in the works for Primal Glow then she went to the capital in order to get access to the wish.” Alexander happily says but stops as soon as a cup neatly hits his head which he grabs with a tentacle that shoots out of him, placing the cup down he shoots Luna a cheeky grin. “She is quite adept at transformation magic. What did you call it, Luna? your nightmare form?”

“Silence thy tongue devil, lest we sip from thy blood this night.” Luna barks as her hooves slam against the table and I smile happily seeing the banter taking place.

“What were you going to wish for Luna?” I ask, stopping the two as they both look at me. Luna opens her mouth but pauses as she gets red in embarrassment.

“W-We… we wanted to bring thee back to us. We felt this wish could rid thou of thy addiction.” Luna sheepishly says as she slowly sits back down, I feel my heart melt at how far she was willing to go to help me. Smiling, I whip tears that had begun to form away.

“I… Thank you, Luna.”

***

“King of the Damned.” I say striding into the meeting room where I am told the King of this world is currently located. Before me is a Lizard man who sits looking at a chess board. He moves the white queen out from behind the line of pawns into the direct line of sight of the black king but on closer inspection the pieces of the black side seem to be preparing for the queen to follow the king as it retreats.

“That’s a new one.” The lizard man says casually as he looks at the board not even sparing me a glance. “Does that make you the Queen of the Righteous?”

“I guess it is based on the eye of the beholder.” I say sitting across from him. On a fancy wooden chair with red fabric cushions on the seat. “So you wished to talk to me I hear. Sorry it took some time. I had some things to deal with.” I say as he moves his hand towards himself and moves the Black King out of harm's way of the White Queen and opens the door to an ambush on said Queen.

“The Funeral for your friend went smoothly. I'll take it.” He says as he finally looks up to me with his emerald eyes that match his scales. I remain silent, my facade holding firm as I hold a stoic look. How does he know that was something I was doing?

“It did, though I also had to get my new prisoner situated in their new role as my servant.” I say watching his face closet but he shows no sign of reaction.
“Ah you mean Vo, he was a medalsome nuisance. I must thank you for dealing with him. He would have been a problem if he took the throne.” A problem? What does he mean?

“In that case, it seems I did you a favor.”

“I wouldn’t go that far, he was also after your hide.” The King says basically parrying away my attempt at getting him in my back pocket. “Though I will share some information with you freely, from one Ruler to another.” He says as he gets to his feet and starts to walk for the door. “Go back to your world as soon as you get crowned.”

“Why?” I ask as he grabs the door handle.

“Because if you don’t. You might see quite soon that your rule will come to an end.” With that he leaves.

***

“It is on this day we all gather to see the crowning ceremony of the new Queen on Fire’s Pit. Queen Twilight Sparkle.” A elderly turtle man says as I sit upon the throne in the Capital. All those I call my right hands with me in the hall stood on my left and right. The old man holds a circlet of hold and gems in both his hands and he addresses the crowd. Alexander being the only one not by my side as he stands with the crowd as he gives every major city a view of my Ceremony. My heart is nearly leaping from my chest but I hold my facade so that this day will be perfect for the beginning of my Rule.

“If there is anyone who would seek to challenge Twilight’s rising to the throne let them speak, or she shall be crowned to which point she Abdicates or dies.” The Turtle man says before waiting for a few moments but with no response from the crowd he turns to me with a weary smile on his face. “Then it is settled. From this day forth you shall be known as Queen Twilight Sparkle till the end of your rule.” He chirps, walking to me he comes close then gently paces the crown on my head. My wings quivering slightly as I feel its weight and a wave of joy and anxiety washes over me. Stepping to the side he allows the crowd to see me now with the crown upon my head. The sound of some clapping comes from the crowd but it soon shifts to faster and more loud clapping as more and more people join in. This however ends as soon as something falls from the ceiling, Looking up I see two forms dart away from an open window as screams start to ring out and the clapping ends, booking back down I see the form of a dead slave splattered across the stone brick floor with words cut in to her back.

Walking over I look down to the naked lifeless corpse, reading the words upon their back. ‘Twilight Sparkle, the self righteous. We will not bow and we will not let you take what makes this world great. We know your plans and we will not let this transgression slide. We are watching you, we are omniscient, leave this world immediately.’

“It seems I have some people that don’t appreciate me making things better.” I say booking to the panicked crowd as they funnel out of the room.

“We think there are more powers at play that we both thought” Luna says as she arrives by my side, looking at the body with me.

“Seems so.” I confirm with a smile. “This makes things interesting.” I say turning away and returning to my new throne. Let’s see how this plays out. I purr in my head in tandem with corrupt me.