Rise of Valrek
This is a side story, from my main story, Equestrian Revolution. It takes place from the time that Valrek escapes the mine, and to the time where he begins his revolution. I recommend you read at least the first chapter of the main story before this, to fill you in.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own My Little Pony, Friendship is Magic. It is owned by Hasbro. This story is based on the show, and it does not reflect my opinion on any character. This is just an idea I came up with, that I thought was interesting. Enjoy!
Part 1
Valrek woke up in a tree. It took him about a second, but he remembered why he was there. He escaped from the mine. He looked himself over, and found nothing unusual except a few cuts and bruises- and the fact that he was an Alicorn. He still found it hard to believe what happened- one minute he was doing an experiment, the next he was rising out of rubble as an Alicorn. He knew that he had to run, mainly because he didn't want to know what would happen to him if he was captured. Most ponies would think he was insane, thinking he would be punished. But he was suspicious- for he noticed that Equestria had been on the same technological level for centuries, according to history. He was curious, so he looked around for reasons why- and found some answers that changed the way he views Celestia. He found out that she had actually stopped the progress of technology, because she noticed that her kingdom wouldn't change much. That, in turn, would lead to stricter control- without anypony noticing. She acted kind, and had no reason not to. But her intentions are wrong in Valrek's view. I do not think a pony who thinks that way, and stalls advancement just to have more control- for no real reason- is fit to rule. She isn't evil, but needs correction or replacement. he thought. As he was sifting through his memories, he wandered the forest, looking for food, water, and shelter. If, somehow, I start up a nation of my own, and allow advancement and progress, it will show everypony what is right. But I don't need to do that now- I need to find a place to live out here. He searched, and found some pears and blueberries. He also found a small rock outcropping near a stream he could sleep under, for it looked as if the weather was clear, and there was only a slight wind. So he laid down, ate some food, and thought some more. If I am to rule over anypony, I need to make sure I don't make the same mistakes. Ponies should be able to be free-willed, not brainwashed from birth. But I must also have laws to keep crime down... Maybe flexible laws that can be later amended for efficiency? Sounds good. Now about land... he thought as he got up and paced on the edge of the stream. There are unoccupied territories that the princesses were planning on colonizing, maybe I could try that! He smiled. Out here, in a forest and living as an outcast, he is planning a nation. He then noticed that he needs something to carry objects in, in case he found something useful. His magic can only carry so much. So he went away from his outcropping, looking for something, like a few big leaves. He was lucky, and found enough to make a small saddle bag before dark. He went to sleep, thinking of the future.
This went on for about a week. He foraged for food, thought of how to run a nation, how to improve on current governing, and finding other places to stay(Trying to find one suitable to live in). He then found an abandoned cave that had looked like a good place to stay in until he felt ready to move on. He set his leaf saddle bag down, and realized that he needed more food. He foraged and after four hours of nothing, he found a cluster of apple trees. Jackpot! This'll last a while! he thought excitedly. He picked enough to last few days, and went to his cave. As he was putting everything in order, he then thought of a possible situation. What if they refuse? That means I would have to revolt or give up... his mind trailed off.
Valrek was exploring the area, two days later. As he looked around, he had a thought. If the princesses refuse, then I would be punished harshly for the attempt. But if I gain a lot of support before speaking with them, it would give me more of a voice in it! He smiled largely at the idea, then remembered something. He had to show them proof, and get past the brainwashing. So, as he worked on learning the area, he thought of ways and examples to show them what he had discovered. He felt confident in the fact that if he was patient, and was a good enough leader, he would be successful. This could actually work! he thought. Although nothing like this has ever been attempted before, I at least have a good chance at founding a nation, and either correcting or replacing Celestia! Well, I would prefer to just correct her, but I will do whatever is necessary to get Equestria out of this stale situation.
After another week of the same thing, just foraging, thinking, and exploring. Valrek got bored. And as he was drinking from a nearby spring, he looked at his reflection, and had another idea of what to do. I am an Alicorn now... So I can use magic. Maybe I should practice- it could be useful sometime. But he also noticed his wings, and his body- which was kind of scrawny, because of his past job as a scientist(which didn't require much of anything except brain power). I should exercise too, because I don't want to look like this when I start trying to talk to others about my ideas and findings. And these wings- they need to be worked on, too. I haven't flown at all since I escaped from the mine- and I don't even know how I figured that out. he thought. So, in his free time, he exercised and practiced magic, but not flight, for he didn't want to be seen.