Upheaval

"Look, I told you, the chair costs twenty-five bits, not one less! If'n y'all don't like it, just move along!" Said the old carpenter stallion. The Pegasus gave him a sideways look and sauntered out.

"Look at that," The old carpenter said, "Yet another fine example of a Pegasus disrespecting a hard working earth pony."

"Hold on now," Began a greenish blue unicorn, "The earth ponies are always insulting the Pegasi for being 'airheads' and the like. I don't think you have much room for complaint."

"Now, see here," The stallion started, but was cut short by a darkness that fell on his shop and the street outside. Both ponies ceased their arguing and trotted to the door. It was said that someday an Alicorn with great and horrible power would challenge Princess Celestia. A solar eclipse was said to be the sign.

"Probably just some darn Pegasi messin' 'round with the clouds." Said the carpenter, not fully believing his own excuse.

"No, this is something more… Something darker…" Said the unicorn ominously.

At Twilight's home

When the eclipse's darkness fell over Twilight Sparkle's home, she was reshelving books on the top shelf of the history section. Twilight yelled as she slipped from the ladder. Getting back on her feet, she shook her head and stumbled to the window.

"Spike… Get me the Equestria Book of Prophesies…" Twilight said slowly.

Spike handed her the old, worn, leather bound book. She took the book and flipped through it franticly until she found the page she was looking for. Her eyes widened and her jaw dropped. She clambered down from the window ledge and called,

"Spike! Take a letter, quickly!"

Spike was by her side in an instant, quill and parchment in hand.

"Dear Princess Celestia,

It has come to my attention that the eclipse that you undoubtedly can see is the sign of the coming of a very powerful Alicorn who seeks to overthrow you. I thought that this would be necessary…"

"Twilight, slow down! I can't write that fast!" Complained Spike.

"to provide you with this information.

Your Concerned Student, Twilight Sparkle."

Spike rolled up the message and held it in one claw. He then blew green flame on it and it vanished. Twilight paced and fretted for what seemed like an eternity.

"It could be completely natural! I mean, just because we've never had one before doesn't mean that it is a 'prophesy fulfilled', right?" She said, turning to Spike.

Spikes only response was coughing out a note from Princess Celestia.

"My Dear Concerned Student,

I have observed this occurrence and will be looking into the possibility of a prophesy with care. Take heart and have no fear.

Princess Celestia."

After Spike had finished reading off Princess Celestia's message, Twilight heard a knock at the door and went to open it. At the door, in the dark entry way stood Rainbow Dash, Pinky Pie, Fluttershy, Rarity and Applejack.

"Twilight, do you know what this is?" Asked Rainbow Dash, gesturing to the sky.

"Yes, what is going on? I was busy working on my new dress line when my light was gone." Rarity asked.

Fluttershy looked like she was very panicked and Applejack was comforting her. Pinky Pie was even looking worried.

"I-I'm not sure. There is a prophesy that says that a solar eclipse will precede an Alicorn challenger to the throne of Equestria. That's pretty much all I know. Princess Celestia is looking into it, so, I guess we'll just have to wait." Said Twilight as she led her friends inside.

Spike came to meet the ponies as they entered. But, before he could greet them, he coughed out another message from Princess Celestia.

"Ohh, ohh, what does it say? What does it say?" Asked Pinky Pie excitedly.

"Dear Student Twilight,

I have confirmed your theory of the prophesy of the Solar Eclipse. I will be making preparations for the defense of the capital city, which is likely where a challenger would make his or her appearance. Thank you for your aid in this matter.

Princess Celestia."

"Well, that says it all! We've got to go to the capital and help Princess Celestia!" Declared Rainbow Dash.

"I second that. What about y'all, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinky Pie?" Asked Applejack.

"I suppose it is our duty." said Rarity.

"I'll go! I've been wanting to see the capitol again anyway!" Said Pinky Pie excitedly.

"Oh, if we really have to…" Said Fluttershy.

"Alright, let's go, Spike!" Said Twilight.

As they stepped out onto the road, into the darkness of day, one bolt of lightning flashed in the clear, blacken sky. It struck the center of the road on the way out of town. Thunder shook the road and sparks flew from the point it struck. When the flash faded, a large, dark figure stood in the charred dent in the road. The figure rose to its feet and began walking slowly into the town. When it came close enough to see clearer, they could tell what it was that arrived. It was a large, black Alicorn with ruby streaks in it's mane and coat. The Alicorn wore long, billowing robes of blacks and grays, lacking any embroidery. In fact, they were tattered looking, as though they were dozens of years old.

The thunder and the lightning strike had brought quite a few ponies into the street. They stared in awe as they saw the dark figure. The Alicorn rose to its true height, two heads above anypony there. It took a few steps forward and raised its head high. Then, the Alicorn spoke in a low, gravelly, booming voice.

"I am Prince Eclipse. I am the Prince of shadow and fate. All true Equestrians will follow me. Unicorns, Pegasi, give me your attention… Leave your trivial earth pony cohorts. Join in the true harmony of magic and flight. Unicorns and Pegasi are the two real races of Equestria. Earth ponies are parasites. They are interlopers. Come and follow me…" The Alicorn said.

Hello all! I have begun a new epic! A struggle of good and evil! Ah, well, it's a cool fanfic anyway. XD

So, pleasepleaseplease review! If you read this far, you really ought to leave some thoughts, huh? :D

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