Here We Are Here We Remain

by TheArcanPony

Rating: teen
Tags: Crossover, Anthro, Main 6, Discord, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Alternate Universe, Human, Princess Luna, Original Character, Second Person, Science Fiction, Comedy, Adventure, Princess Celestia
Length: 2863

A human from earth died and gets reincarnated to the land of Equestria as a unicorn and he recreates house Atreides from Dune

During the unification wars the two alicorn sisters was aided by a duke named Paul Atreides to unite the three pony tribes, but nearing the end of the war the dukedom suddenly vanished and it's abandoned lands are now part of the Everfree forest.

More than a thousand years later the great House Atreides reappeared in their as if nothing happened. And on great timing as the nations of Equus are on the brink of war.

Published 2023-05-23 16:00:01 UTC
Last updated 2023-05-23 16:00:01 UTC

Prologue

During the war of unification of the three pony tribes, small kingdoms battled for territory and resources destroying the land. Both of the alicorn princesses decided to stop the bloodshed between the three pony tribes.

Thus they formed the Kingdom Of Equestria where everypony is equal and is under their protection. They gathered support throughout the land, absorbing territory after territory and even receiving the help of the great pillars but it wasn't enough.

One day the enemies of the two alicorn sisters discovered an unnamed territory, thinking that this was an easy way to acquire riches and territory they send a grand army of 10,000 ponies. Princess Luna, discovering the plot told her sister and so they gathered what they can to evacuate the innocent.

To everyone's surprise the army was completely destroyed prompting the alicorn sisters to turn this ragtag rescue operation into a diplomatic one. And much to their surprise again this mysterious territory was led by a male unicorn named Paul Atreides, they promised him bland wealth and honor if he joins them.

In the end he agreed to join the Kingdom Of Equestria in the condition that he will be given autonomy over his land. Within less than the year after house Atreides joined Equestria 80% of the continent was already theirs, and wherever there army goes victory follows.

Nearing the end of the unification wars the entirety of house Atreides vanished without a trace. The Kingdom Of Equestria tried to find their missing allies but to know there and over time they faded from history.

A week before princess Twilight can be given her territory to train her to rule equestria in a far future, House Atreides returned as if nothing happened. And their return was in the right moment as the world was nearing It's equivalent to a world war and equestria needs its greatest warriors just like old times.

Somewhere on the southeastern territory of the kingdom. Suddenly a very bright flash of light engulfed the entire mountainside revealing an entire city, filled with large buildings made of stone, a large dam on the mountainside and an entire palace right between the mountains.

Inside the throne room multiple ponies I currently shouting at each other and a male unicorn sits on a throne watching this all transpire.

"We need to know what's happening, we must send Scott to the rest of the kingdom!" One of them shouted.

"No! we must first regroup, our citizens are confused and afraid this might cause a riot!"

Groaning while massaging his head He raised his arm making the entire hall quiet.

"Can anypony please explain to me one more time what happened." He said while looking at everyone.

"It was a normal day my lord. The majority of our soldiers were seeing the last hold out of our enemy, when suddenly we all just found ourselves here."

"That doesn't really explain a lot."

"That's why we are here my lord, to discuss our next course of action."

"Are we still at full strength?"

"Yes my lord."

"Supplies?"

"Enough sir, even before we joined Equestria we are already self-sufficient."

"We are good for now..." He took a moment to breathe "Send scouts to all directions, if you find any semblance of civilization don't receive us yet."

"How long should we scout our surroundings my lord?"

"A day and report immediately, after that we'll discuss our next course of action, dismiss!"

All of them then saluted at their patriarch and leaving the alicorn alone inside the throne room. After a moment of just sitting on his throne he finally stood up and walked empty hallways of his palace.

"I know you're there discord, show yourself..."

He then heard a distinct 'ting' sound from behind, he turned and saw a creature with mixed limbs and resembling a dragon leaning at the wall. He watched as the creature called Discord stirred his tea slowly.

"What did yo-"

"Shhh...."

Discord then sipped his tea very slowly and finally drank it while both of them stared at each other.

"What did you do?"

"Whatever do you mean by that?" He asked with an innocent smile.

"You, making us suddenly disappear like that."

"Paul, I just did you favor by sparing your ponies a few catastrophes."

"And I suppose you want something from me? And if it's causing chaos again I'm very much nothing not in to that."

"Oh I don't need you to cause death and destruction, I need you to protect the equestria."

"And I expect that things are chaotic because of you?" He said while crossing his arms.

"Hahahaha! The world was very chaotic for the past few years even without my intervention."

"Okay, what do you want me to protect equestria from?"

"Oh a variety of things." He said widening his grin.

"Very well, what can you please tell me the latest news?"

"What's the fun in that? You're gonna know eventually but for now prepare."

Both of them then heard a soldier running down the hallway, Paul looked at the running soldier and turn back at Discord to see that he is not there anymore leaving the male unicorn to wander

"Hm..." Paul then looked outside. " I wonder what Celestia and Luna are up to."

At the city of Canterlot, everyone is currently trying to repair the damage caused by the legion of doom. Inside the palace, princess Celestia is currently finished her paperwork when suddenly princess entered her room.

"Hello sister, I was hoping to show you something." Luna said while bringing a box using her magic.

Celestia stopped signing the stacks of paper on her desk and approached Luna.

"What do you want to show me Luna?"

Luna then showed Celestia the objects inside the box. It was a torn banner with a rusting armor and a broken sword.

Celestia gasp as she recognize the items. "Are those what I think they are?"

"Yes sister, these items are from house Atreides," She said while unfolding the banner. "I found it at our previous castle."

"How? I thought anything related to them disappeared during the unification wars."

"I thought so too but but, whomever made them disappear left this three items."

Both of them then sat down on the nearby couch and continued to inspect the items. Celestia picked up the armor and giggled to herself.

"Do you remember this armor, Luna?

"Ah yes, it was that time where I beaten Paul during a dual."

Celestia then smirked devilishly. "Yes, I remember you tried to claim him because 'I have beaten you in combat, you belong to mine now!"

Luna momentarily blush and glared at Celestia. "Well what about that time were you offered your self to him, was it for 'the good of equestria' as you said it."

The two sisters stared at each other for a minute then they burst out laughing. Celestia then inspected the banner more thoroughly.

"Do you think we can restore that, dear sister?" Luna asked

"I believe lady Rarity could"

"Then it's settled, we shall hang the great Atreides banner over our throne room!" Luna shouted with joy.

"Oh that sounds like a great idea!" Discord said.

The two alicorns then look at this word behind the couch in shock, while Discord still have his carefree attitude.

"Oh come now Celestia, can't I visit my two oldest friends?" He said innocently.

"Discord, you still haven't repent for your latest wrong doing." Luna said with a serious tone.

"Yes, yes that's why I'm here, to make it up to you I will repair every single damage caused by the recent batch of villains." Discord said nonchalantly as he snapped his fingers.

Throughout equestria the damage buildings, land and injured creatures we're suddenly fixed as if nothing happened. Celestia looked outside her balcony to see that her capital was fixed and her little ponies had confused expressions.

"See, for this action I've paid my deb!"

"Discord, you don't usually do something without some sort of twist. What are you planning?" Celestia says eying Discord in suspicion.

"I just want to get this over with, I still have my tea time with Fluttershy, speaking of I will go now ta,ta." Describe wave design and then vanished in a puff of smoke.

"I swear sister, One day I will turn him back into stone"

"We should discuss this tomorrow, my princess duty calls Luna"

Luna then levitated the items back in the box and said goodbye to her sister. Celestia then return to her desk continuing to sign the papers.

Deep within the northern mountains a castle made of black stone resides at the side of a mountain. Inside the throne room of the palace, a dark figure sits on a throne.

Suddenly the doors opened revealing a heavily armored humanoid like creature, it's eyes are visible from its helmet. The soldier walked down on the red carpet approaching the figure on the throne and when when it was in the center of the room it kneeled before it.

"My queen, the preparations are nearly complete" it said not daring to make eye contact with figure on the throne.

The figure chuckled as it opened its scarlet red eyes as it was emitting a purple aura.

"Good... Good... There is no need to rush, equestria's fall is already assured." It spoke softly with a female's voice.

"F-forgive my insolence my-y queen." The armored creature spoken in fear. "But shouldn't we attack the Crystal Empire first."

"The Crystal Empire is estate with a single city, it will be just an inconvenience for my grand plan."

"I see your highness! Forgive me for my stupidity!" The armored creature said as it slammed it's head down to the ground.

"Continue the preparations, darkness shall consume all."

"Yes my queen!" The creatures said as it hurried out of the room.

The figure on the throne was finally left alone. She then opened a pendant reviewing a photograph of King Sombra.

"Soon my love I will bring about the ruin of Equestria"

To Be Continued...

Chapter 1

Inside the Cantrlot palace, the elements of harmony, the royals of the Cristal Empire and the two alicorn sisters are currently having a meeting inside a room with a large table covered by a map of Equestria.

"We shall now discuss the territory acquisition of Princess Twilight Sparkle." Said a mare standing right beside Celestia.

"Is this really necessary, I mean Twilight, successfully run a school" Rainbow Dash said resting her face on the table.

"That was a school Ms Rainbow, not a territory and certainly not a kingdom." Rarity said .

"Lady Rarity, is right running a kingdom is not easy" Cadence said while putting a hand on Twilight's shoulder.

"Where is Twilight's new land anyway?" Spike said while looking all over the map.

"We've thought of this long and hard, and we decided to bestow Twilight the entire ever free forest and ponyville!" Luna announce getting mixed reactions.

"Forgive me princesses but why the the ever free forest!? Is it that the most dangerous place in the kingdom!" Shining Armor said in concern.

"Worry not price Armor, Twilight will be provided with military aid from the government." Luna said trying to reassure everyone on the table.

"And this will be beneficial to Twilight. It's a vast territory with many resources and it's not claimed by anypony in the nobility, so none of them will complain." Celestia added.

"And Twilight, already has her castle there, She won't have to move." Starlight said.

"Wow this is such an honor princess, I will not fail you!" Twilight said while spreading her wings.

"Will Twilight, have her own royal guard and house banner?" Spike asked excitedly.

"Yes Spike, and I believe Rarity will be up for the job." Celestia said looking at Rarity.

Rarity uttered a few words before dramatically fainting, making the rest of them laugh a bit. Rarity then rose up wobbling from side to side.

"Speaking of banners." Luna then teleported the torn up the Atreides banner in front of them. "Can you fix this Lady Rarity?"

"Of course princess, it would be an honor." Rarity, using her magic unfolded the banner in front of her. "Who's insignia is this princess Luna? I've never seen any of the nobility having this seal."

"Of course you haven't Ms Rarity, It's from the Atreides household" Luna explained.

"Atreides?" Twilight asked in curiosity.

"House Atreides is the reason why the Kingdom Of Equestria was formed, without them all of us wouldn't be here." Celestia added.

"They sound very important princess, but why haven't I read about them in ancient equestrian history?" Twilight pointed out.

"That will be a story for another time Twilight, but in summary they all suddenly vanished without leaving a trace of their existence." Luna said.

"I will be finished by tomorrow princess, I will be honored to no that this will be hanged on one of the most prestigious museums." Rarity said with joy.

"Oh, you are mistaken lady Rarity, this won't be hanged on a museum." Luna said with a smile.

"Where will it be hanged then?"

"It will be hanged on the throne room of course,"

It took a moment before those words sank in, and when it did rarity left for a bit than dramatically fainting again.

Inside one of the training halls of the Atreides's palace, Paul and a earth pony stallion are currently fighting each other.

"You're getting good sir." The station said while firmly holding his short swords.

"Really? It only took me an entire war to finally be able to defeat you Duncan." Paul said pointing his sword.

"You are improving, but defeat me? Ha! Not a chance."

Both of them then charge towards each other trading blows and slashes. Moments later Paul casted a fireball hurling towards Duncan, and exploding. Paul's front was clouted in dust I see tries to take a break, when suddenly Duncan appeared out of the dust cloud tackling him to the ground and bearing his swords at his neck.

"See sir, not a chance" She said smuggly as he stood up and offered him a hand.

Accepting his defeat, Paul you stood up with the help of Duncan. Suddenly the doors do the training hall opened revealing a single female soldier.

"My lord, the scouts have returned and the rest of the council members awaits your arrival at the meeting hall."

"Very well, Tell them that I'll be there shortly."

"Yes my lord!" The soldier said as she exited the room.

Moments later Paul and Duncan arrived at the meeting hall, wearing their proper attire. All the council members stood up and treated his arrival.

"Report." Paul said as he motioned the entire council to sit down.

"Our pegasus scouts have found, How should I put this..." She passed for a moment. "Ruined settlements around our borders."

"Ruined? Ancient should be the right word, One of the castles on those settlements were covered in vegetation It was almost unrecognizable" Another one said.

"What else?" Paul asked as he was starting to get worried.

"We found an explorer near the forbidden jungles, we managed to get a few things out of her before she escaped."

"What did you get out of her?"

"The good news is the Kingdom Of Equestria still exists, so is The two alicorn sisters."

"Well that's a relief."

"And she also said that their capital is on a mountain, She pointed at the general direction then she escaped."

"Can we confirm this?"

"One of our scouts stated he saw a castle on the side of the Foal mountain, safe to say she was telling the truth."

They then debated on their next course of action. Some say that they should make contact with the kingdom, while others stated the opposite.

"Prepare five of our ships to head towards this Cantrlot and load them up with my personal guard." Paul said as the entire hall became quiet.

"But my lord it could be dangerous!" A unicorn warned him.

"Stop worrying we'll engaged stealth mode, how long will it take to arrive there?"

"Three days at full speed, six days if stealth mode is engaged." An earth pony said while rolling his pupils upward.

"Then we must leave immediately." Paul said as he stood up.

"I will be joining his lordship" Duncan said as he followed Paul.

The two of them walk along side each other as they head for the sky ports.

"You know, the council does not approve of your actions"

"I know they mean well, but I can't just stand back and watch." Paul replied.

"Do you think we're ready to face any threat out there?"

"Your asking the wrong question"

They then exited the palace and entered the sky port. Paul then looked over the port and smiled.

"The real question is, are the threats ready to face us"

The entire port was covered by thousands upon thousands of ponies in formation really for war. Among them hundreds of airships really to setsale to any destination. The ancient army of equestria has finally returned.

To Be Continued...