Lighting strikes twice.

Chapter two

As Chrysalis changed, Rider felt something strange about the magic. It seemed to resonate with his magic. Rider decided to experiment with his own magic. Rider focused the ability to utilize unicorn magic, as the magic began to build the wall of ice cracked, but Rider held his composure, he may not be able to perform well under certain circumstances this kind of situation was just his forte. A black runic seal soon appeared in front of the wall. The others felt an intense presence of dread. Celestia soon figured out what was happening, Rider was going to use a blast of pure dark energy. Bu something was off Rider was aiming at himself with the seal pointed up. Rider released the built up power and let It manifest, a blast of dark smoke shot strait into the sky. A flash revealed the returning magic, the spell hit Rider full force. Rider stood undeterred by the approaching spell. As Chrysalis broke through the wall the spell landed on rider sending a shockwave pushing back his friends and his enemy. Rider stood there still looking unfazed by what just happened, he slowly looked up, and gave Chrysalis a look of pure blood lust. Rider reached into his pack and pulled out a metal rod. Rider gave it a good twirl, and now it was a full length bow staff. It was entirely black except for the blue section in the middle. Rider slowly walked up to chrysalis and slammed the staff into the earth missing her by a literal inch.

“My friend’s and family are not yours to harm I will take no part in what you are doing, but If you come after my friends or family, I WILL NOT MISS.” Rider hissed to the changeling still in his berserk rage. Out of raw fear chrysalis fled returning to the hive. The spell soon wore off after she left, leaving Rider weak and unconscious. Twilight and Fluttershy dashed over to his side and did the best they could to wake him up. It was until Celestia walked over knelt down and gave Rider a forceful slap to the face. Rider woke and jolted up into a sitting position.

“WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU USE A SPELL LIKE THAT, YOU COULD HAVE KILLED YOURSELF. WHERE IN THE RIGHT MIND DID YOU LEARN A SPELL LIKE THAT!! YOU COULD HAVE PUT US ALL IN DANGER, THAT BLAGHTEN DISREGUARD FOR PERSONAL SAFETY IS WHAT CAN GET YOU KILLED, NOT TO MENTION THAT THE SPELL YOU USED COULD HAVE DRIVEN YOU INSANE!! AND TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE THAT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SPELL NOT JUST FOR YOU BUT FOR EVERYPONY. THERE IS A REASON THAT THAT SPELL IS NOT TO BE USED ON YOURSELF. YOU MAYBE A GOOD FIGHTER AND MAGE, BUT WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO STRATIGY YOU JUST RUSH IN AND START TO WALE ON ANYTHING THAT’S EVIL.” Princess Celestia roared in rage at the scene that was laid out before them. At the end Rider got up and took of flying far away from the group. Rider flew for a long distance before crashing to the earth not paying attention to the rapidly closing in of the earth; it was really hard to tell distance through tears. Back at Riders house celestia just realized what she had done. Her heart sank as she came to her senses. She had the look of fear at what she had done, she had just told off one of the shyest ponies the world, and to make matters even worse, he was a very kind pony that couldn’t handle the way celestia had just talked to him. She slumped down driven by guilt on what she had done; Twilight and Shining Armor looked at one another and had the same thought ‘find Rain Rider’. Fluttershy and applejack went over to Princess Celestia and tried to get her to calm down. They were successful in getting her to calm down and to get her back to the castle. They turned to find Twilight and Shining Armor were now gone. Applejack let out a sigh and turned to her friends.

“Well, ah guess were gonna hafta go an find ‘im along with Twi an her brother.” Applejack said to the others. Rider got up after the crash and walked up to a very large tree. This was Riders sanctuary when he needed time to be alone. Rider in one large bound leapt from the ground and landed on a large branch that was wide enough to let him sit or pace. He sat against the trees trunk and put his hands on his knees, now would be a good time to think about what happened, the spell he had just used was a forbidden spell, and one that should never be used, EVER. Rider felt extremely upset, not just for the way Celestia had went off on him, but for putting every one’s lives at risk. That must have been one of the most idiotic things he has ever done besides dating Derpy, Rider felt like never going back just so that he would never put anyone at risk ever again. Rider was telling him self off for doing something that stupid. Rider vowed to never go back to Ponyville or Canterlot. So that way he couldn’t put anyone in danger ever again.

“Why did I even do that; that was completely stupid!” Rider chastised himself. It was a moment of silence until Rider sensed that shining armor and twilight were right under the tree. Picking himself up, Rider jumped up to the higher branches of the tree to stay out of sight of the ponies. Twilight teleported up to the branch that he was on, and tried to reason with him.

“Rider you had a reason to use that spell, you didn’t know what you were doing. Princess Celestia feels really bad for yelling at you as well.” Twilight said to the far-gone colt. Rider looked up at the fact that Princess Celestia was sorry for telling him off. Rider got up and thanked twilight for her concern. Rider jumped down and landed like a cat. Twilight teleported down to ground level just as shining armor got to the branch Rider was on when they got there. As Rider jumped down Shining armor lost his grip and plummeted to the ground with a loud thud. Twilight and Rider helped Shining Armor up and were all on there way to Canterlot. They met up with the others back at the canterlot gate. And they all looked at Rider with glad looks in there eye’s.

“Oh, dear! What happened you look like you dove into the ground; your clothes are in taters. Don’t worry I’ll get them fix in a flash!” Rarity commented on Rider’s look.

“Um, Rarity in this form I would appreciate it if you did that back at the castle, I don’t want to be seen with no clothes on, and so can it wait until we get back up there.” Rider said nervously. Rarity nodded and they were all off to the castle and to see Celestia. Once there Rider immediately went to his room to change once he did he met the others down in the throne room talking to Princess Celestia.

“Hey, I’m back, sorry I ran off, I don’t do yelling very well, as you seen.” Rider apologized to Celestia as he walked up. Rider was dressed in a long black coat with silver hood-pulls and accent, black gloves, pants, and boots. He still had his sword belted to his side along with his pack, Along with a small metal box beside his pack.

“No, I should be sorry, I knew that you were only trying to protect us and you would give your life to see us live on. I’m sorry for telling you off for using that spell. You are a noble pony with a kind heart and good friends. I will allow you to study combat magic once you are done with your daily lessons with rarity. Now get some rest it must be tiring to be out all day.”  Princess Celestia had said. Rider trudged up to his room and wrote off a quick letter to his mother. Rider heard a knocking at the door and went to go see who it was. It was Rarity stopping by to pick up his clothes for repair and washing. Rider handed over the clothes to Rarity and then went back to what he was doing. He pulled out an acrylic tablet and it floated in the air without Rider manipulating anything. The tablet displayed a grid and status on Rain Rider. Rider dragged a yellow icon with a green background. He placed several of them before going to bed.

The next morning Rider showed up at the gardens where Rarity was supposed to begin teaching him the basics of magic. He was already able to perform the master level spells but was unable to use the levitation spell that could be useful in combat. Rider was dressed in the same black clothes he was the night before. Rider mostly being adept at combat knew that without healing items all will lost. Rarity soon appeared and they began there lesson. Twilight was accompanying her as well; this through up a yellow flag in Riders mind, so Rider chose to be on guard with this situation. In some ways the mane 6 represented Rider’s strengths and also his weaknesses. The lesson began with twilight and rarity instructing him with the basic levitation spells. The lesson was going over well and rider learned the spell he was taught.

Seconds later a large explosion could be heard from the center of town, Rider knowing that this could mean trouble took off at high speed towards the blast. Rider ran as fast as he could, he weaved his way to the town square. Once Rider got to the blast site saw a crater the size of the town square itself. An over whelming sense of fear took hold of Rider, knowing all to well the only being with this much destructive power was ‘him’. Rider took in what was happening; fire billowing up from the crater leaving the asphyxiating smoke behind. The feeling got stronger and stronger as the realization that the only enemy that could do this drew ever closer. Rider placing a hand on the handle of his sword took a stance that said that he was ready. As the flames died down Rider felt an enormous wave of pure dark energy, his theory was true.

A figure stood in the middle of the crater looking like Rider himself but this one had a darker heart, Riders face paled and was in a cold sweat looking for any openings Rider drew his sword and lunged. The anti-Rider deflected the attack with a swing of his arm hitting Rider in the stomach, knocking Rider to the side like he was nothing but a piece of paper. Rider tougher than he looks got back up and used a different tactic. He through up a barrier around the impact sight, fearing that if he were to get out into the city he may bring destruction and blood. Noticing that Rider changed tactics he turned to face him.

“So, you managed to survive this long without an encounter with me have you, I’ll just have to end you right here and now.” Anti-Rider said voice dripping with bloodlust.

“I WILL NOT LET YOU BRING HARM TO THESE PEOPLE OR MY FRIENDS, I WOULD RATHER DIE THAN TO SEE YOU STANDING OVER THIS LAND. YOU WILL NOT WIN, OBLIVION. I WILL MAKE SURE OF THAT, and why don’t we fight to the death, and who ever wins get to do what ever they want.” Rider said confidently.

Oblivion obviously thought it was good Idea, so he agreed, the mane 6, The Princess, and Shining Armor soon got there after Riders and oblivions encounter. They all gasped, Pinkie more than anypony else, at the sight of the two facing off. Twilight was the most worried out of them all, recalling the events of Shining armors wedding.

“It looks like we have on-lookers, heh; they’ll enjoy the show I suppose. After all, THIS CRATER WILL BE YOUR GRAVE, AND NONE CAN HELP YOU ONCE THIS BATTLE IS OVER.” Oblivion said glancing at the group that came to see what the explosion.

“You leave my friends out of this, I’m the one your after not them. Oblivion you are but a mistake.” Rider Said lashing out at the darker copy of himself. Rider’s sword connected to the fakes head but did little damage. Oblivion let lose a powerful punch that landed in the middle of Rider’s chest, a sickening snap sounded as Rider Flew backwards, skipping along the ground before coming to a stop near the edge of the crater. Rider still having strength to fight got up wiping blood from the corner of his mouth, he picked up his sword again and Oblivion disappeared in an instant. Rider having faster senses whirled around struck oblivion in the neck, making him fly back a few feet.

“COME ON RIDER DON’T GIVE UP, YOU CAN BEAT THIS CHUMP. WE BELIEVE YOU CAN!” Yelled Rainbow Dash at the top of her lungs.

Rider in acknowledgement rushed forward to slash at Oblivion. To Oblivions surprise Rider impaled him in the chest, but he wasn’t dead yet, oblivion punching Rider in the chest was released from the blades cold grip. Sustaining more damage, Rider was flung back to the edge of the crater hitting the wall of the barrier behind him.

‘Never thought that I would have a heated battle like this with him who would have thought it too?’ Rider thought to himself, falling to his knees. Rider sat there dazed as Oblivion rushed full force at Rider in his state.

Then a Flash of red light soon engulfed the battle field, once the light had faded Rider was standing, still hurt, but on his feet none the less. His clothes were different; they were completely silver with, a stylized gothic flame around the cuffs and the base of the coat. Rider’s blade was different as well. The blade was gold with black and white feathers, at the tip was a black bat-wing, but another white angel wing came out of the black wing, the handle was gold with an angel and bat wing as hand guards that came around the handle a chain with a charm of a gold crown and the two wing coming out of the sides.

“Taste the blood of the ones you have killed, the only one I ever loved and my family.” Rider roared as he charged toward the fake. Rider swung his blade full on for Oblivions heart. Oblivion now felt like he really had to fight in order to win he had to draw his own sword. The two blades met full force sending a shock wave of raw power; the wind was powerful enough to break glass on the surrounding buildings.

‘Rider don’t forget the promise we made, please don’t die, we all believe in you, WE ARE YOUR LIGHT’ Said a voice in the back of Riders head.

‘Don’t worry I’ll be sure he will be in oblivion with kerbecs to torture him, YOU ARE MY LIGHT, I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!’ Rider responded with his own voice.

He then heard the sound of blade meeting flesh. Rider felt something warm running down the front of his shirt, it was blood. Oblivion was faster while he was conversing in his head. Rider pulled the blade out of his chest and pulled out a bottle form his pack. Rider threw it above his head a green flash of light later his wounds were completely healed. Rider looked at Oblivion, who had a dumbfounded face.

“How, can you still be alive? That attack should have killed you!” Oblivion Roared in rage. Rider just looked at Oblivion with a serious face and a dark aura surrounding him

Celestia felt the dark power building in Rider, she knew what was happening. Rider raised his hand a black flame engulfed it. The power was overwhelming, Rider willed the power to grow, and the flame grew and burned hotter than anything anyone has ever known, aside from Celestia.

“Burn, AND BE DELT A THOUSAND TORTURES LIKE THE ONSE YOU’VE DONE ME AND MY FAMILY, ONES THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGIVIN FOR! RESIDE IN OBLIVION YOU CUR!” Rider bellowed as he threw a black arch of fire. It met the imposter engulfing him in black flames that burned as hot as Riders rage.

“RIDER, YOU CAN DO THIS, OBLIVION IS JUST A SECOND RATE COPY. NO MATTER WHAT YOU CAN’T LOSE THIS FIGHT, FOR THE SAKE OF EQUESTRIA, FIGHT THIS DEMON AND WIN!” Princess Celestia cheered Rider on, and it was just the thing to boost Riders morale. Rider focused his light in to the blade of his sword; soon three rings encircled the tip then eight more joining them, one representing the regal sisters and the mane 6.

He aimed at the demon trying to fight off the flames his was surrounded by, then fired a blast of pure light and hope from the tip of his sword, the beam moved like lightning. Rider drawing power from all of his friends, into the beam, it grew from the shear increase in light the beam was now the size of a column in the palace.

The beam striped the fake Rider of his guise and left nothing but a shell of the disguise. The man was taller than Rider himself, his silver hair was long in the back but looked like he had four antenna in front; his eyes were a strange dull gold. He was in a coat much like Riders.

‘You have no disguise, therefore you can no longer pose as me, and you look more pathetic than when we first met.” Rider said lowering his sword. Rider looked at him once more before raising it and bringing it down upon the demon. A loud crunch could be heard from the demon. But Oblivion was not finished he lashed out one more time before disappearing into a void of darkness.

Rider reverted to his normal form from his silver garb. He slumped to his knees and fell on his hands, exhausted. The barrier he threw up cracked and fell apart. His Friends gathered around him and helped him up. Rider was breathing heavily from the battle, and was ready to pass out then and there. They let go and Rider nearly fell again. Rider quickly got his balance once again and stood strait.

“Wow, Rider you were incredible just the way you fought off that fake was just … WOW! When all seemed to be lost you just gained an extra boost in power it was SO cool!” Rainbow dash said clearly impressed by the feat Rider had just pulled off.

“Yes, you clearly have what it takes to be a true knight, along with a black mage. You have shown dedication, kindness, honesty, generosity, and a bright outlook on life and perseverance, to under stand the weight of the title you will hold. My gift to you is to become my son along with the rank you will soon possess.” Princess Celestia commended Rider on what he had just done, while the others looked dumbfounded at her last sentence.

“Princess Celestia are you sure you want to do that, I mean he is a good fighter and mage but can he be trusted with that high of a rank?” Twilight said with a worried look in her eye’s but a brave look on her face.

“I am quite certain that he can be trusted with the rank and the status of knighthood. You should be less on edge twilight he is now your cousin after all.” Princess Celestia said trying to soothe the upset mare from her precarious emotion.

“Well this is all well an good buh, what did you mean by the only one you loved and your family, we just saw your family list night, so I doesn’t make any sense.” Asked Applejack confused by the meaning of the statement Rider had proclaimed during the battle.

“What you saw when we were at my family’s house was just an illusion, my family was killed by Chrysalis. I just missed them so much that I unwittingly cast an illusion to make them appear and act like my real family. The only one who could tell they were illusions was Princess Celestia. I’m sorry if I lied to you, I didn’t really mean It. Can you all forgive me?” Rider Said looking down at his hooves being as the spell he had cast to fight oblivion with had faded.

“Of course we can, you are our Friend after all” Twilight said cooling from her emotion.

“Thanks you are my best friends in equestria.” Rider said while getting a large group hug from all his Friends.

End of chapter two, tell we meet again.