Chronicles of The Edge: A Return to War
Chapter 5: Darkened Skies (Crossover Finale)
Previous Chapter"You know there's always that one fuckin' moment when you think that everything you've been doing was for nothing. You just can't seem to figure anything out. But in the end it works out right? I guess we'll find out."
"We need more lamps down that street! Make sure he can put them out when he get's here!" Bo was loudly shouting orders to everypony, they were running out of time to prepare for The Darkness, the carrier would come as soon as it was dark and everything in Bo's plan had to be perfect, or things were going to get messy. "Luna is everypony here?" He was relying on at least one person in his circle of friends to provide the amount of love he needed to fuel the Glyph, it was their only chance.
"They just got off the train and are on route to their positions." Luna was happy Bo was going to try, it meant he had faith in someone to love him, and hopefully he would know who loved him the most. Celestia was lowering the sun, it was time for everything to unfold. Everypony got into their positions and Bo stood in the middle of Ponyville, waiting for his foe.
A couple of hours passed and there wasn't any activity. Bo patiently waited, he managed to find a pack of smokes The Carrier dropped in Trottingham and lit up a cigarette, puffing on it gently to pass the time. The hours seemed to never fade, everypony began to feel restless when they heard a sound in the distance.
*BANG* Bo looked towards the sound of gunfire as a lamp was extinguished. "Here he comes, everyone get ready!"
*BANG* Another light went out.
*BANG*
*BANG* Two more, he was getting close, finally Bo thought it would be best to see what was coming.
"Yƶ Visio!" Bo's eye's turned a bright green as the night time erupted into beautiful color as if the sun was still out. He studied carefully but could find no sign of The Carrier. He turned around to walk back to his post before his leg was jerked out from underneath him by an unseen figure.
"You didn't really expect to see me coming did you?" The figure stood before Bo, dual pistols to his head.
"Jackie Estacado, it's been some time hasn't it? So this is where you're at now, just a dog for the humans? You know I expected more from a host for The Darkness." Bo had his usual demeanor about him, everyone watching him could tell that he was just taunting Jackie, it seemed to be what Bo did before any fight.
"SHUT UP!" Jackie was infuriated by the taunts, throwing Bo away into a nearby wall. "You don't know anything about me!"
"Oh but I do Jackie, I know The Darkness doesn't take kindly to light, and if if was presented with a sudden blast from a sun goddess, well you would just be immobilized wouldn't you?" Bo watched as a grim look spread across Jackie's face, he'd hit that critical point, it was time to act. "CELESTIA DO IT NOW!!!"
Celestia leaped into the sky from behind town hall, showering Jackie in intense light which stopped him in his tracks as his demon arms faded to dust. "Now's the time Bo, I can't keep this up for long!"
Bo knew his cue, he too was blinded by the light, but he didn't need to be able to see to do his part. Loudly he began to chant, "Obsecro autem eos, quos amore vitae nititur. Hic amor Glyph ades sacris, ut mittat virtus!" Slowly Bo could feel himself grow stronger and stronger, the love of his friends slowly filled his soul, the magical strength was practically tangible it was so strong. Slowly he raised his hand, he knew that Celestia would cease her spell soon, so Bo prepared his own. Once more he began to chant. "Luceat lux in tenebris omnia, eieci te omni tempore. Veteres utor glyphs in te per yygdrasil sacri arbore. Eieci hoc daemon oblivio! Divina lux!" As the light from Celestia's spell faded Jackie managed to get one last look at Bo before his spell took effect. Light of a divine property shot out from Bo's hand, it's majestic rays scorched Jackie's skin as they beamed by, soon Jackie was reduced to a pile of ash, and The Darkness no more.
Warm.
Bright.
Cherished.
The feelings Bo now felt contrasted the feelings of his arrival, he felt as if he belonged.
"This feeling, I know this feeling." Bo's thoughts floated through the bright void, they had body, they had sound, they had meaning. "I feel peaceful, almost as if...almost as if I were dead." The despair in his thoughts had a feeling for once, and they only made Bo feel worse.
"You are not dead, you are merely resting in an eternal void."
A voice echoed from the distance, it was far too bright for Bo to see where it came from, but it sounded familier, as if he'd heard it before. "Who are you? Surely you hold me here because you've helped me."
Bo's words faded before a reply came. "I am known by many, they have called me Ra, Zeus, and Toci. You, however, have called me Odin. I am your god, I am the one who chose you to take on this destiny." The voice grew quiet, then it spoke again. "You have done well Bo, your name and honor shall survive for generations to come, but your destiny is not fulfilled yet, for you know not of who you are."
"Then tell me Lord Odin," Bo knealt before the Allfather, no matter how many men he killed, he knew where his respect fell. "Tell me of my past so that I may better serve you my lord!"
"You are Bo, first heir to the throne of Dracony, son of Robert, son of Conrad, son of Sigmund. You are the prince of dragons, the embodiment of undying flames and power. You are my proxy, and the leader of a powerful team."
Odin's voice faded, Bo needed more information. "What team, and why didn't I know that I was the prince of dragons?" He was getting frustrated, he needed to know who he was, where he came from, if he wasn't born to human parents then how did he get on Earth?
"Years ago your parents led their kingdom to war when the humans attacked, slowly the humans pushed back the defending armies until they arrived at the center of the capitol. The humans had taken prisoners to use for their sick experiments. One dark night, when all were asleep, a human snuck into the castle and took a very special egg from it's nest, that egg was you. For years they cared for you, trying to make you hatch and lead their army, but when it came time you had other plans. There are more like you, princes that will fight by your side against the humans. They will find you, after that it is up to you what occurs."
The voice grew silent once more, but this time the color surrounding Bo in the void began to fade back to everything he had seen before. He could see Celestia approach where he was, a grim look of despair on her face. Luna was off to the side crying, but why? He hadn't died. Slowly Bo regained his ability to move, he focused his mind and tried to sit up, it hurt as if a thousand blades had pierced him at once. He looked up at his friends, his face showed no worry, no pain, no joy. He stared for a moment, his eyes shifting from one pony to the next. Bo lowered his head, he looked at the ground and said one thing.
"We're not alone, more are coming."
-End-
Thank you to everyone who read this, it really means a lot to know that there are people who enjoy my work. Make sure to check me out on Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr as DW Bloodfin. Also be sure to check out my podcast where I'll answer your questions and all that fun stuff, info will go up on all of those pages each Monday about an hour before I go live. I'll see you guys when I finish the next book.
Author's Note
Obsecro autem eos, quos amore vitae nititur. Hic amor Glyph ades sacris, ut mittat virtus!=I call upon the love of those whom my life relies. Lend me your love so that I may cast this Glyph of sacred power!
Luceat lux in tenebris omnia, eieci te omni tempore. Veteres utor glyphs in te per yygdrasil sacri arbore. Eieci hoc daemon oblivio! Divina lux!=In all of darkness a light must shine, I banish you for all of time. The glyphs of old I use on thee, by yygdrasil the sacred tree. I cast this demon into oblivion! Divine Light!
Well there you have it, the second tale in this story has ended. Just a forewarning I am planning another, but this one doesn't have Bo as our hero, that's right here comes the next prince. I don't want to give away too much, but I will say that the next part won't be out until I finish defining my new OC.
Oh, I guess (for anyone that cares [Although it wasn't my initial intention]) the theme for this is "Love conquers all." Now nobody can bug me about it.
