Dragon State
Origins
Previous ChapterNext ChapterSeveral millenia ago several races existed on the world of Equis. There were, of course, the ponies, the griffons and all of the other creatures that are well known but Tamriel thought back further to when there were creatures stronger than even the mighty Discord when angels and demons ruled the land. He and his brothers were in fact offspring of those two races but unlike the others they were able to shift their images to better fit their surroundings but their true forms were of the strongest beasts in the land. He was the first and most powerful however he always considered his little brother,Mar Grimm, to be the only one capable of matching him in combat. For a while all was peaceful but then mother dear became the queen of demons and quickly became mad with power something had to be done so what better way to handle this than to send in the misfits Oh I don't know maybe you could have sent in some archangels?! Tamriel thought bitterly but he knew his request would fall on deaf ears
"The council cannot afford to loose any of its best fighters so therefore since you are outside of our military you shall do this your self and perhaps that will correct the mistake your parents made." This was what was told to him and his brothers and it was clear across the faces of Tamriel's siblings they hated this possibly even more than he did. The day they were sent out was a very taxing and tiring day for them. The distances they traveled were incredibly long but boring as well so every now and then they would stop, set up camp, and then train. Tamriel personally trained Mar so that he could become the next reaper, a title not to be taken lightly, since Tamriel knew his time would soon be over.
"No Mar like this. You have to hold the scythe like this," "Now that was better than yesterday but your form could use a little bit improving the scythe is not like a sword it cannot defend well but it makes you agile," "The way you fight sadly reminds me of Dusk, pure aggression, the reaper must always be on his toes, or hooves depending on what form you take on, so constant movement is imperative," the training went on like that when one day Mar stopped mid practice
"This is ridiculous brother why us I think the council are merely jealous of our power and sent us out because they thought we would die out here." Mar complained Tamriel couldn't help but silently agree with his young brother this was foolishness but they had to do this.
"Tamriel! Mar! You might want to check this out!" They heard Ryol yell out and both nephilim ran towards the angel of famine and saw that he was pointing out a scene that shocked all five of the angels. There, down in the field below them, were several demons and a creature that looked like an amalgamation of creatures and Dusk instantly recognized the being
"I don't believe it. A Draconequus! Alive and well!"
"You know what that thing is brother?" Mar asked him Dusk only nodded his head in response
"Well whatever that thing is what those demons are doing to it is not right treating it like a wild animal." Aria said "I wouldn't be to sure Just yet sister." Dusk told her "You see this thing can warp reality itself but they are mainly known for causing minor pranks."
"It matters not but we must move on- where's Mar?" Tamriel asked but already knew the answer "He didn't," they looked down and already saw the fledgling reaper engage the demons in combat already so much for subtlety he thought and soon the rest of the angels joined the fray.
"NOW THIS IS MY KIND OF FIGHT!" Dusk yelled. in moments though the fight ended and Mar picked up the keys from a dissolving demon and opened the cage the creature slowly walked out apparently frightened by the encounter "Hey there little guy what's your name?" Mar asked
"My name is Discord." the timid beast said and left a puzzled expression on Mar's face, "Come again i couldn't hear that?" The nephilim asked the small creature, "My name is Discord prince of whatever is left of the Draconequus race thank you for saving me and... what are you?" Discord asked. The others merely looked at Mar with looks that said this is all you "Gee thanks guys" Mar said bitterly but soon turned around and softened himself for the creature in front of him "My name is Mar Grimm."
Discord only looked at him "Are you an angel?" he asked Mar chuckled a little at the comment "In a manner of speaking, it was nice talking to you little guy here take this amulet it'll teleport you anywhere you want to go and no where you don't want to go but make sure no one else sees it okay? It is very dangerous."
He handed him an amulet that had a unique design to it The design was like that of a chimera and then Discord made sure it was inside him so that no one will take it and he snapped his fingers to see if it worked Those creatures were nice I hope the other species I meet are just as nice, they say ponies are open minded Discord thought to himself and soon nothing was left of the camp site not even the angels left a trace of themselves.
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