The Lost Blade
Tenron's Story and an Evil Test
Previous ChapterNext ChapterArvikang sat in his small kitchenette munching on some toast and fruit. He couldn't help, but wonder if he should ask Celestia to change the spell on him. He was Sith, he couldn't help having bad thoughts towards most beings. Mabye she could change the spell so that if provoked he could have the desire to hurt a pony. Arvikang kept eating breakfast still thinking of what to do about the spell. Finally after thinking for a while he went downstairs. Tenron was sitting in the dining room having some oatmeal and reading a newspaper. Even though Tenron wasn't so bad, Arvikang had to resist the urge to attack him. It was natural instinct for a Sith apprentice who had killed a dozen Jedi Padawans, three Jedi Knights, and four rival Sith apprentices.
"Hello Arvikang." Tenron greeted.
"Hello Tenron." Arvikang replied while giving a short nod.
The two began having a "friendly" debate on the topic of who would win the war between the Republic and the Empire. By friendly I meen they weren't trying to kill each other.
"So Tenron you haven't yet told me how you came to this... planet." Arvikang wanted to say something more accurate, but he didn't want to anger any ponies that were spying on them.
Tenron shrugged. "Well after you launched me out the view-port I thought I was dead. Somehow my powerful emotions of fear and despair reached Princess Celestia. She managed to teleport me to Canterlot. The rest you probably know."
Arvikang nearly burst out laughing when he heard the name of the ponies capital. Canterlot, seriously?
"So Arvikang what about you? How did you get here?" Tenron asked with curiosity.
"Well after I... killed your master, I was pursued by several Republic fighters. They damaged me , so I had to make a blind jump to hyperspace. I came into orbit of Equestria, but before I could land the moon moved muck faster than possible and a large chunk of rock from the moon crippled my ship. Then I crashed and those six Equestrians found me." Even as he spoke an idea formed in Arvikang's head. If he could find his ship the Unicorns could fix it. Then he could escape the planet.
"The moon moved and caused your ship to crash? That dosen't seem possible." Tenron said, obviously not convinced.
"I think Twilight mentioned something about Celestia's sister controlling the moon." Arvikang said thoughtfully.
"Really? That seems like a very difficult task." Tenron said, still not entirely convinced.
"The pegasi can fly even though there wings are too small for their bodies. Unicorns channel energy to do things not even a Jedi or Sith could. As for the plain ones, I'm not quite sure, but they must have some special ability too. And now you don't believe that the rulers of all of these ponies can do something as simple as move the moon?" Arvikang asked letting his logic sink in.
"Well when you put it that way..."
Arvikang and Tenron continued debating on various topics, when about an hour later someone knocked on the door.
"Oh hello Twilight." Tenron greeted."What brings you here?"
"Princess Celestia says she wants to test both of you." Twilight replied.
"What do you mean?" Arvikang asked while raising an eyebrow.
"Well the Princess wants to see how well you two can get along with me and my friends. So your going to have to spend a few hours with each of us." Twilight said with a smile.
The next thirty minutes were spent trying to convince Arvikang not to cause somepony bodily harm. Finally though Twilight and Tenron convinced Arvikang to calm down and come with them. The first stop was Applejack's ranch Sweet Apple Acres. Applejack at first started to explain what to do in a very complex manner. All Arvikang heard though was "Get the apples into the baskets." So gathering all of his anger and frustration he unleashed a dark side powered blast. It slammed into the tree with enough force to cause all the apples to fall off the branches. Applejack and Twilight openly gaped at this. Tenron shuddered as he felt the lingering dark side energies.
"So how many more trees are there?" Arvikang asked with a smirk.
Applejack still staring pointed to the groves upon groves of apple trees. With a groan Arvikang realized it was going to be a long day. Finally after about three hours of knocking apples out of trees Twilight announced it was time to move on. While Tenron was perfectly at ease, happily chatting with Twilight Arvikang was extremely irritated. What kind of test was this? All he did was knock apples out of trees for three hours. Maybe Twilight had planned this just to make him do menial labor...
"Uh, Arvikang did you hear me?" Twilight asked throwing Arvikang back to the present.
"What? Oh no I didn't hear you." Arvikang said still distracted.
"Oh I was just saying we're going to Rarity's place to model some clothes."
"What! Are you telling me that I must go to that annoying fashion pony and play "dress up"!" Arvikang spat his annoyance turning to anger.
"Arvikang, you're scaring Twilight." Tenron said while flashing a disapproving at Arvikang.
"I am Sith! I should not have to do these... these tortures!" Arvikang growled his anger turning to rage."Its time I finished what I started!"
With a yell he launched himself at Tenron attacking him with a flurry of lightsaber blows. Tenron knew that Arvikang didn't want to kill him, this was just Arvikang's way of venting his anger. So instead of dodging and then counterattacking like he normally would do he just blocked the blows simply waiting for Arvikang to calm down. All Twilight did was stare in horror thinking that if Arvikang killed Tenron than he would probably come for her next. She tried to run, but she felt utterly scared, and yet at the same time angered. For some reason though both emotions seemed to be coming from Arvikang, radiating from him and then causing Twilight to feel them both. She suddenly remembered the previous night when Arvikang had explained the dark side of the force. It was all of the more primal emotions, like anger, sorrow, and fear. Arvikang's emotions seemed to be affecting Twilight. But why would he be scared?
After what seemed like hours, but was actually minutes Arvikang was calmed down.
"Sorry Tenron, sorry Twilight that is just my way of venting." Arvikang said apologetically.
"You tried to kill Tenron! And now you just calm down and say "I'm sorry." Seriously your the biggest piece of..." Before Twilight could finish Tenron cut her off.
"Wait Twilight don't be too angry with Arvikang. Being a Sith usually means constant battle and lots of brutality. The Sith channel their anger into dark side powers. With Celestia's spell he can't take his anger out on a pony even in his thoughts. The only alternative was to attack me." Tenron finished nearly out of breath.
"Yes really I am sorry to both of you. To avoid things like that happening again I propose a plan. If ever Tenron or I needs to calm down or vent we have a sparring match. Lightsabers on low power and no deadly force abilities like lightning. What do you say Tenron?" Arvikang asked feeling quite pleased with himself for coming up with this new plan.
" It is quite a good idea... and both light and dark sides can heal to some degree in case of injury. I guess its a plan." Tenron replied.
" Well that is great you too, but seriously we need to get to Rarity's place still." Twilight reminded them.
Arvikang grimaced. "Tenron after we finish up today be ready for a duel."
"Of course, Arvikang, of course..."
Author's Note
Hey everyone, sorry for the long wait, I have been distracted by all my new video games. Now I have two options for you. One I can give you a long wait for chapter 7, but have it longer and more action packed, or shorter wait, but another chapter or 2 before the action starts. Let me know what you want!
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