Chapter 1
The Fall Of Canterlot
Around 30 years ago Yin and Yang, also known as the Twin Assassins, tried to kill Princess Celestia. Sadly for them, their assassination attempt was foiled by Prince Flareon and Princess Twilight. As a result of their failure, Yin and Yang were tossed into the most notorious prison in Equestria, Prison Island. Throughout the long history of Prison Island, which is about thousands of years, only two ponies have ever been able to successfully escape. The name of those ponies were Flareon and Bora. Since then, the security on Prison Island has tripled in reinforcement to make absolutely no one was able to escape the prison again. It was thought at the time that because of this, escape would be impossible. That would soon be proven wrong. It all happened around 5 years ago on the present time. Prison Island was thrown into chaos. The cause of this was due to two ponies, Yin and Yang. Somehow, someway, they were able to disrupt the seemingly perfect order of the prison and corrupt it to the point where chaos and madness reigned supreme. However, just as Yin and Yang were about to escape, they found themselves surrounded by the warden and his personal elite guards. Just when freedom was out of their grasp, Yang sacrificed himself to help Yin get away. As a result, Yin was killed, but at the same time, his death allowed Yin to escape. After hiding aboard a prison boat, Yin waited for things to calm down. A few days later, the search for Yin ended and life on the island returned to normal. Yin was thought to be dead and they counted her death along with Yang. Yin was then able to ride the prison boat she had stowed in back to the main land as it prepared to get more prisoners. After leaving the boat safely, Yin hid inside an abandoned shack and started developing a plan. That plan was to get revenge on Prince Flareon and Princess Twilight. She believed that they were the cause of her brother's death. No matter what the cost, Yin swore she would make them pay. Now then, back to the story at hand. It was a calm and peaceful day in Canterlot. The sun was shining brightly and there was not a single cloud in the sky. The city was busy as always with ponies bustling about in the streets. Inside the castle, Princess Solana and Prince Lunick were also busy with their usual royal stuff. Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, and Discord were each doing their own thing too. As for Prince Flareon and Princess Twilight, they were once again visiting with their friends in Ponyville. Nothing could possibly ruin such a perfect beautiful day. Unfortunately, all that was about to end. High above in the sky, a dark object was seen hovering above the city. After closer inspection, that object was none other than a pitch black alicorn. She was wearing a red jewel crown on her head. This pony was actually Yin. She was seen staring down at the capital with pure hatred in her eyes. Just then, Yin raised her right hoof high into the air. A second later, a gigantic black ball of dark energy appeared above her hoof. "This world shall soon know fear." With a wave of her hoof, Yin sent the black ball down onto the city. At first it was stopped by Canterlot's defense shield, but due the black ball's extreme horrendous power, it was able to destroy the shield with ease. Not along after, Canterlot was engulfed in the dark matter. One by one, the residents suddenly collapsed on the ground as a result of their magic was completely drained from their bodies. It was the same for the Royal Guards in the castle. Even Prince Lunick, Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, and Discord were unable to keep conscious for long. Thanks to Princess Solana's high amount of magical power, she was able to stay awake long enough to send a letter to Flareon and Twilight. Right after she sent the letter away, Princess Solana lost consciousness. Later on, Prince Flareon and Princess Twilight, along with their friends and Summer's friends who were their Elements of Harmony, arrived before the place that used to be the city of Canterlot. It was now a black dome that was giving off one heck of an ominous aurora. Before they could move another steep, Yin appeared in front of them. "You were foolish to come Flareon and Twilight. I...Fear...have taken control of this city and all the ponies that reside in it." Just then, Flareon spotted the thing on Fear's head.
"The Crown of Power?!" Flareon burst out, "So you were the one who stole it from that museum in Fillydelphia!"
"That's impossible though," Twilight muttered, "Princess Celestia put a seal on that crown to prevent anyone from using it."
"That pathetic excuse for a seal was child's play for someone like me to break," Fear replied with a smirk.
"Who are you?" Summer asked.
"My name is Fear, but I used to be called Yin," Fear replied sternly. Summer then turned to Flareon and Twilight.
"Do you two know who this is?" Summer asked.
"Yin and her brother Yang were a pair of assassins that tried to kill Princess Celestia during the Royal Gathering 30 years ago," Flareon replied, "After knocking me and Twilight out, Yin and Yang were able to sneak into Canterlot after using their powers to impersonate us. Luckily, we were able to defeat them before it was too late. Since then, Yin and Yang were being held in Prison Island. I can't believe she was able to escape that place. As for why Yin is now an alicorn, it's because of the power of the crown. The Crown of Power gives the user a tremendous amount of special power and ability, but in return, it corrupts a pony's heart and mind. I know all too well about this because I once faced off against Blue Thunder who wore it. Luckily, I was able to stop him before his heart and mind were completely tarnished. However, it seems Yin, or should I say Fear, has been wearing the Crown of Power for a long period of time. Even if we defeat her, I doubt Yin will return to her former self."
"My brother Yang no longer lives upon this forsaken land," Fear stated, "He gave up this life so that I may get revenge on the two ponies who put us there."
"I'm sorry about your brother, but it's your own fault," Flareon replied, "If you and Yang hadn't tried to kill Princess Celestia, or anyone of the other princes and princesses before her, you would've never ended up there." Fear paid no attention to his words.
"This dark realm behind me contains your precious city," Fear proclaimed, "It will continue to expand draining every pony of their magic until this entire world in completely taken over by it. With all the world's magic at my disposal...I will rule Equestria! No one will be able to resist me!" She then turned around. "Do not try coming after me. You will not be able to defeat me." In a blink of an eye, Fear disappeared into her dark realm leaving the ponies speechless. Not along after, Flareon and Summer devised a plan to stop Fear and save Canterlot. Next, Flareon along with Summer and her friends, were shown standing together in a perfect line before the black dome.
"You guys ready?" Flareon asked.
"You know it!" Skyline exclaimed confidently.
"Be careful," Twilight said as the others nodded in agreement. Shortly after, Flareon went into Flame God Mode and Summer along with her friends activated their True Elements of Harmony. Immediately, they headed into the dark realm. However, when Flareon and the others made it into Canterlot, they were shocked to find out they reverted back to normal. Flareon wasn't in Flame God Mode anymore, while Summer and her friends were no longer suited in their Element of Harmony armor. The Elements of Harmony returned to their common forms. Just as the ponies were trying to figure out what happened, Fear suddenly appeared before them. She was smiling.
"I told you already that you wouldn't be able to defeat me," Fear stated, "In this dark realm, your powers do not work. Only dark magic can exist in this place. Now then...time for me to get rid of some unneeded trash." In a split second, Flareon, Summer, and the others were sent flying out of the capital before you could say redo. With their laughable defeat, the ponies headed back to Twilight and the others to think up another plan. Unfortunately, no one could figure out how to beat Fear. Neither of them could use dark magic powerful enough to defeat Fear, while trying to get her to come out of the dark realm to battle them was clearly out of the question. Not to mention, while they were discussing this, the dark realm was continuing to expand more and more by the minute. It wouldn't be long before Ponyville was engulfed into the dark realm. They had to do something and fast. It was at that moment Flareon was hit by an idea. However, the idea Flareon got was something that was both very risky and dangerous. That plan involved using King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis to defeat Fear. Out of everyone that was sealed by Summer and her friends, Sombra and Chrysalis were the strongest dark magic users. Kazam, Beatrix, and Koga weren't powerful enough to beat Fear at her current level. King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis were their only hope of stopping Fear and saving Equestria. When Flareon told everyone his plan, he wasn't the least but surprised they were completely against it.
"Are you crazy Flareon?!" Rainbow Dash shouted, "We can't trust Sombra and Chrysalis! Have you already forgotten how much trouble those two have caused?!"
"Rainbow Dash is right," Melrose commented, "There is no guarantee that once we unsealed Sombra and Chrysalis, they would help us. They would probably fight us again, flee, or in the worst case possible, join up with Fear."
"There has to be another way darling," Rarity said to Flareon.
"No...there isn't," Flareon muttered as he stared at the ground, "Look...I know this may be crazy, insane, and overall stupid, but Solana, Lunick, Celestia, and everyone in Canterlot needs help. Not only is Ponyville in danger, but this entire world is in danger too. If that means asking those two for help...then so be it." The silence that followed afterwards was heavy. Just then, Twilight walked over to Flareon and put her right hoof softly on his shoulder.
"Stubborn as always...aren't you?" Twilight asked with a smile, "I'm with you Flareon. I say we give this a chance." When she turned to face the others, they were seen nodding their heads in agreement.
"Speaking of which...where are Sombra and Chrysalis?" Summer asked. In response, Applejack and Melrose began to giggle.
"We're using those ugly statues as scarecrows in our fields at Apple Acres," Applejack replied with a smirk.
"I have to say...they work amazing," Melrose commented. After a few minutes of cracking jokes at King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis, the ponies made haste for Apple Acres. Whether anyone liked it or not, the future of Equestria rested on Sombra and Chrysalis. It would take a miracle for this plan to work without a hitch. Later on, at Apple Acres, the ponies were shown standing before the statues of King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis. After Flareon gave them the signal, Summer and her friends activated their Elements of Harmony and released Sombra and Chrysalis from their stone prisons. It took awhile for Sombra and Chrysalis to realize where they were. Just then, Flareon held up his hoof.
"I'll cut right to the chase," Flareon said sternly, "Sombra and Chrysalis, we unsealed you because we...sort of...need you help." In response, Sombra and Chrysalis burst out laughing.
"Well, well, well...look what we have here," Sombra chuckled, "You say you need our help? Ha! I find those words very amusing. Very amusing indeed."
"Like we would ever help you," Chrysalis said sarcastically, "The only thing we going to help ourselves to is the complete domination of this world!"
"I thought you two would say that," Flareon replied. He then signaled towards Summer and her friends. "Do it." Before Sombra and Chrysalis knew what happened, Summer and the others activated their True Elements of Harmony and sealed them both. With the Elements of Harmony's true form, the Hexagon Seal Formation applies to an area instead of a single target. In short, multiple targets can be sealed. Nearly five seconds later, Flareon gave the signal again and Summer and her friends unsealed Sombra and Chrysalis. "Look...I know how much you hate us, I know you want to kill us, but the entire world is in danger. You two are the only ones who can stop Fear from taking over Equestria. So please...I'm begging you. Will you help us?" What happened next surprised everyone. King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis were actually angry at Fear for some reason.
"This Fear actually believes she can take over Equestria? Before us?!" Chrysalis burst out furiously, "The nerve! The nerve I say! This is an outrage!"
"I don't care who she is. No one...I repeat...no one will take over this world as long as we are alive," Sombra commented in a serious tone. He then turned to face Flareon. "We'll help stop Fear...on one occasion. You have to promise not to seal us...ever again."
"What?! No way! Not gonna happen!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed, "Right Flareon?! Flareon?" She was shocked to see Flareon sharing a brohoof with King Sombra.
"Deal," Flareon said without hesitation, "However...we can't be sure you won't double-cross us. That's why you also have to promise us that you and Chrysalis will give up your evil ways for good. That means no more trying to take over Equestria or anything of the sort. You ok with that? If not...we'll be happy to keep you as scarecrows." After Sombra and Chrysalis huddled together and had a quick discussion, they walked back to Flareon and the rest.
"We accept your condition," Sombra said.
"Good," Flareon replied with a sigh of relief, "Let's get going then. That dark realm Fear made should be nearing Ponyville already. We have to stop her before it's too late." With that, the ponies, along with King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis, headed towards the dark realm that was threating all life on Equestria. After leaving Ponyville, it didn't take them long to find the dark realm. "I was figuring it would be this far." When he turned to Sombra and Chrysalis, Sombra held up his hoof before Flareon could say anything.
"Just shut up and let us take care of this," Sombra said sternly. He then turned to Chrysalis. "I'll handle Fear, you can wait in the background nagging witch. I'll call you if I need your help. Which I doubt it."
"Not gonna happen you brainless buffoon, "Chrysalis replied sarcastically, "I will fight Fear, while you sit back like a good little pony." As the two began to argue, Flareon was forced to fire a fireball at both their behinds to break them up. After giving Flareon angry looks, King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis made their way into the dark realm. After nearly ten minutes wandering inside the dark realm, Sombra and Chrysalis were soon met by Fear.
"So...you two are the ones Flareon and Twilight sent to stop me," Fear stated emotionless, "How does it feel to be slaves once again? Not only are you failures, but this is the second time you've been used as mere tools. You actually believe you have the ability to beat me? How amusing."
"Cannit you pathetic excuse for a super villain," Sombra replied roughly, "You had a lot of nerve trying to take over Equestria while we were still alive. Sad to say your little plan is about to come crashing down on your head. Once we get rid of you, we'll be the biggest and baddest villains this world has ever known! That won't change even if we become good."
"I will give you an ultimatum," Fear said, "You can either join me and rule this world by my side or become slaves along with everyone else." At that moment, Fear was forced to dodge black arrow of dark energy sent by Queen Chrysalis.
"Sorry Fear, but we already accepted a better offer," Chrysalis snickered.
"I see," Fear replied, "How unfortunate." She was then seen charging up her magic. "It looks like I have no other choice. I'll have to get rid of you two first. Then I will kill Flareon and Twilight. Once that it taken care of, my absolute domination of Equestria will be assured."
"You really don't know when you shut your mouth do you?" Sombra replied sarcastically. He then let out a sigh and turned to Chrysalis. "Do you mind if we put Fear in her place?"
"Not at all," Chrysalis said with a malicious grin. The two of them quickly flew at Fear and the battle with Equestria on the line began. What would the outcome be? Only time could tell. One things was for sure, King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis's inflated ego wouldn't allow them to lose to Fear, no matter what. The same could be said for Fear too. As the battle between them was going on, Sombra and Chrysalis were finding Fear a more challenging opponent that they had previously thought. Even though it was two against one, it was more like one against one. It was a good thing Sombra and Chrysalis were immortal because they would have probably lost the fight three times already. The problem was that Fear had the magical power of everyone in Canterlot, including Princess Solana. It was taking every technique Sombra and Chrysalis had in their arsenal to combat Fear. After nearly three hours of continuing battle, Sombra and Chrysalis were beginning to get frustrated. It wasn't long until they began to vent their frustration at each other. As a result, Fear was getting the upper hand on them.
"If that is all you two got, this battle is already over," Fear said. It was at that moment King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis remembered why they were fighting against Fear. It was time for a truce to end all truces. The ultimate truce!
"Look...enough fighting. I'm sorry ok," Sombra muttered, "I'm so sick of her! A lot more than you...no offense. Can we just beat that annoying brat already?"
"Not unless you have a plan Sombra," Chrysalis replied.
"I do," Sombra said, "How about we try...that technique?"
"You can't be serious?" Chrysalis asked with her eyes narrowed, "If ponies found out we used it, do you know how much ridicule we would go through? I would kill myself if I wasn't already immortal."
"True. I can't argue with you there, but do you really want to lose...again?" Sombra asked.
"Hell no," Chrysalis replied quickly.
"Well...unless you have a better idea, we'll have to use it," Sombra said. In response, Chrysalis let out a deep sigh. She then slowly nodded her head, while trying her best not to make eye contact with Sombra. At the same time, she was blushing slightly. The two of them immediately set their sights on Fear. A second later, Sombra and Chrysalis began to charge up their magic. Fear followed. Once their magic reached the highest level possible, Sombra and Chrysalis started to yell at the top of their voice.
"Sacred Bond: Supreme Death Destruction!" they shouted loudly. Sombra and Chrysalis were then seen firing off a vortex-like black/green beam of pure dark energy at Fear. To counter this, Fear unleashed a beam of her own. Just then, the two beams collided in mid-air. A roaring shockwave immediately followed afterwards. With a final push, Sombra and Chrysalis were able to overpower Fear. The scream Fear let out was drowned out by the explosion that engulfed her as a result of being hit by their attack. Not long after Fear was gone, the dark realm she created disappeared. It was finally over. King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis were able to successfully defeated Fear and saved Equestria. Try wrapping your mind around that! Later on, back in Ponyville, Sombra and Chrysalis were shocked to find themselves being applauded, congratulated, and thanked by Mayor Mare and the residents for saving Equestria. Flareon, Twilight, Summer, and the rest of their friends were also in attendance.
"King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis...we can't thank you enough for what you did," Mayor Mare said with a smile.
"Don't mention it," Sombra muttered, "Please...don't." Just then, Flareon along with the others approached them.
"Deals a deal," Flareon said, "You two are free to go. Just remember our promise ok? You know what will happen if you ever break it."
"So...how did you beat Fear?" Twilight asked curiously.
"Did you use some sort of super awesome killer move?" Skyline asked.
"Oh...well...you know...we used...the...uh...Sacred Bond," Chrysalis stuttered nervously. The silence that followed afterwards was more awkward than anyone would have liked. Especially in Sombra and Chrysalis's case.
"Wait...don't tell me," Flareon said trying to hold back his laughter, "Are you two...ya know...together?"
"Never in a million years!" Sombra and Chrysalis shouted together. Their faces were bright red. So red it was like their faces had been covered with red paint. When they were asked questions regarding their current relationship with each other, King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis refused to comment. Though you could probably tell something was going on because every time they were asked these questions, their faces glowed bright red. Sombra and Chrysalis tried to fight with each other to disprove any ideas about them, but no matter what they did, they couldn't shake the fact that something was going on between them. The rest is up to your imagination. I won't say anymore. In the end, life in Equestria retuned to normal, including Canterlot. As for King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis, they decided to start up their own kingdom together. Where? Who knows. All that mattered was that it wouldn't be some super evil kingdom that was plotting to take over Equestria. It would be a kingdom of good. To a certain point. I mean we are talking about King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis after all. Even though Sombra and Chrysalis still wanted to be known as being bad, they couldn't shake the fact that they were now heroes. I guess you could call them 'bad' heroes.