The rising warrior

It is has been a thousand years sense I had last seen the two I'm meant to wed. I know in my heart I can trust them; but should they answer my question wrong I will leave. I lay on my side with my cloak covering me much like a blanket would. The tips of my hooves stick out to the side as I feel the light of the sun hit against me. I hear the sound of faint hoof steps grow louder and louder.

Without warning I fade into the shadows of the castle remains. From the shadows I see Celestia and Luna walking to the library. I also see the element holders following them. I reappear in the library with my cloak covering my body and face. I still remain in my large pony form as I begin to hear Luna and Celestia talk with the same connection me and my brothers and sister use. The only problem is that they did not learn to close the connection so only they could talk.

I hear Celestia and Luna talk about how this is most likely a trap. Still using my shadow magic I see Twilight struggling with all of her strength to carry the blade I had given them. I let out a laugh as I say to Celestia and Luna through the mind.

"You know if you let Twilight continue to carry that blade she will be flattened into a pancake."

I see surprised looks appear on their faces. They turn to each other before rushing off in front of them. Knowing that they would run off; I appeared in front of Twilight. I take the blade in my magic and use a spell to lighten it by shrinking it. I also summon a strap so it would be easier for her to carry. As I secure the strap I hear Applejack ask me.

"Ha I fergot to ask ya; what do you mean my pa was the holder of honesty before me?"

After I finish I look over to Applejack and say.

"Your father along with many of your ancestors had it passed down through the generations. Much like how general Hurricane was the holder of loyalty before it passed down to Rainbow Dash. Or how Star Swirl the bearded held the element of magic before it was passed down through his blood line to the one that had the same understanding as he did. Although I must say that I'm not surprised that the elements chose you all to wield them…."

Before I could finish I was once again interpreted by Twilight who asked.

"Wait… I can't be a descendent Star Swirl the bearded… I'm a normal unicorn."

I look at her with a large grin on my face as I say to them.

"Let's see you unlocked the elements of harmony. You defeated Chrysalis, Sombra, you also reformed Discord. Let's not forget you created a new form of magic; you became an alicorn; you blasted Tirek back to Tartarus. Let's not forget how on your entrance exam you made a baby dragon hatch from its egg. Also that you made it grow ten times its size. You also turned the examiners into potted plants along with your mother and father. Shall I go on or do you want me stop before I get to the part about you turning your brother into a…"

She placed her hooves over my mouth as I was about to say a mare on accident. She looked back at her friends with a nerves smile as she said.

"Ha, don't worry about the last part it's not important."

I take a step back and let her fall the stone floor of the castle remains as I begin explaining.

"You see after the elements rejected Celestia and Luna they had to find new wielders. That's where your ancestors come into play. Knowing that no one normal pony could handle their powers as one; the elements scattered in search of new holders. That is how you all were able to use the elements against creature such as Discord, Nightmare Moon and so on."

I then hear Rainbow Dash, ask a question that brought back a dark memory.

"Wait if our parents were the holders before us how did they wind up in the castle?"

I sit down and say to her.

"They were never in the castle. The stones you found were nothing more than that. Stones made from rock that had nothing in them. The reason why they turned into the elements is because. When you all joined together the power that had been used could no longer be contained inside of your bodies. So the power took the closest and strongest material and forged them into vessels that could contain and focus that power.

Much like how a dame works. The water that builds behind it will keep growing. The dame can only hold so much before it breaks apart. In order for the pressure to release a channel is made that slowly lets out that pressure. So in other words the necklaces you all are wear are just that. To be honest I'm surprised you guys haven't figure out all the other abilities you possess. I mean I was wondering why you guys didn't summon your weapons to help defeat any of your enemies. But knowing what I know now; you guys really need some training. Before any of you could hope to lead…"

I stopped before I said too much. What they are meant to do is not meant to be known for now. When the time comes I will tell them what they are meant to do. I focus back to the future warriors in front of me. I give them a large smile as I stand back and say to them.

"We should probably go find Tia and Lulu before they start summoning their guards."

Without warning I use my shadow magic just like last night. When the shadows had surrounded us a cold wind could be felt for a minute. As the shadows begin to fade it appears that we stand in the library where I see Tia and Lulu looking at me with socked expressions. I just give them a large smile as I see Luna pass out while Celestia fell to her knees with tears falling from her eyes. I would normally say that there was a pit in my stomach for seeing my two mates after two thousand years. But the pit in me sits at my heart for what questions ran through my mind trying to figure out which ones must be asked and which ones can wait.

I know for a fact Luna wasn't responsible, scenes she was sent to the moon a few weeks before the attack. That only leaves Celestia and their mother and father. But knowing their mother and father I wouldn't bet anything on it. I lay down in the door way as I see the element wielders run past me to look at Luna. I can't help but laugh at the fact that she was still like a young foal. I remember the first time I saw her pass out.

We had just met and ran away because she was afraid of my human form. She ran off into the nearby forest that is the only direct link between our lands. What she didn't know is that various types of animals. My mother and father sent out my brothers to find her. But knowing she wouldn't go anywhere near them, I went against my parents' wishes and went looking for her. I had transformed into my pony form to make her feel comfortable. I also took a weapon with me and hid it under a cloak I was wearing.

I found her hiding under the remains of a fallen tree. In my pony form she didn't recognize me and most likely though I was just a traveler. She was sitting on my back and asking me about myself. I told her about how I see the night not as darkness but as cooling time. I see the night as a time where dreams are made. I also tell her how I see dreams as tools that had carved the past and can carve the future.

We keep talking about the night sky, stars and the moon. That was until we had come across a large Manticore. Unlike a normal Manticore this one had been corrupted. Its eyes had become blood red and its soul had been removed. At this age I only knew how to fight with weapons. I had not learned unarmed combat yet. To be honest I had grabbed a weapon before I left, but I was so focused on finding Luna.

I had forgotten to look at what weapon I had taken. I sit down so that Luna slides off my back. When she lands on the ground she looked up at me as I look back at her a smile on my face. From under my cloak I pull forth a large scythe. As I hold the scythe with my magic I look at the Manticore one last time and see it truly was a lifeless body. I take a deep breath as I see the Manticore swings its left paw at me.

I twist the scythe and block the strike with the staff of the scythe. I see the staff bend slightly from the force of the strike. With the opening I needed I used the butt of the staff and sent it straight into the chest of the mindless beast. I see it jump back from the strike I landed. As he tried to find its footing I used the back of the scythe head and hit him in his stomach. But unknown to me he swung his scorpion tail between his legs and sent it into my chest. I jumped back just in time.

Knowing the only way to stop it is to kill it I had to face the realization. Either I kill this thing now or it kills Luna should he get past me. But knowing Luna could not stand the sight of blood I did the only thing I think of doing. Using an ancient spell I summon a wall of black mist to shroud the two of us. As soon as the shroud had full set I had noticed something strange with the soulless creature.

Every time it roared I would hear what sounded like a cry. Just then I realized what I was hearing. I was hearing what sounded like a roar of pain. Now knowing what faced me I then decided to end this as quickly as possible. With only one strike I had pierced the heart of the Manticore. It let out one last roar before I helped it lay down. As it comes to rest on the ground I pull the scythe and once again hide it under my cloak.

I do everything I can to hide the blood from Luna's sight. Just as I turn around the black mist wall. I can't help but wonder what Luna will do when she finds out who I truly was. When I walked past the mist wall I found Luna passed out in the arms of my brothers. As we made our way home I couldn't help but wonder what she was dreaming about. About an hour after we arrived back at home for her to come to.

Unlike my family I had sat outside the room waiting to hear if she was alright. I stayed in my pony form so she wouldn't run away out of fear again. I cleaned the scythe and the blood from me. When she came to for some odd reason she wouldn't leave my side. Even when she was one her way home she kept asking me to come with her for some odd reason. As I return to the present I see Luna standing up with that shocked expression still on her face.

As I look at her I can't help but wonder what she will do when I ask Celestia about the attack. I stand up and as I walk up to them with a large smile on my face. I come to a stop just a few inches from them. As I stand I see Celestia looking up at me with tears falling from her eyes. Luna was silent and stood like a statue staring at me. I smile as wide as I can as I remember all the adventures we had gone on. I move my eyes to the Twilight and her friends and see them staring at their two rulers. I sit down in front of them and say with that large smile on my face.

"It's been a while you two. I must say, I heard that you two changed your appearances but I must say the rumors and legends don't do you two any justice."

I see Luna take a step forward and ask with tears falling from her eyes.

"Is it really you…? Lost?"

I turn my attention to her and say something only she and I know.

"Just as the night hides many secrets even with the light of the night its self, there are some things that must be hidden and must never see that light so it can remain pure."

Without warning she hugged me as tight as she could. She even hung from my chest as she hugged me. I place a hoof under her as I she kept asking question after question. I let out a breath as I say.

"Luna, if it's possible can you allow me to speak to Celestia for a minute. I need to ask her something."

The last part I asked with a cold tone. Luna looked to Celestia as she lowered herself. Once she was off I looked at Celestia as I hear her ask me.

"What is it that you needed to ask me Lost?"

My plane expression hides a large heartache as I let these words leave from my lips.

"The night my home was attacked me and my brothers killed all the enemy warriors. But as I buried them I pulled this off the leader."

I reach into my saddle bag and pull out the small chest piece. I toss it to the ground between me and Celestia. I feel the air grow darker as I see Luna and the mane six gasp. Even Celestia seemed surprised at the fact that the chest piece I pulled from the leader was designed to fit over the chest of pony. But what caught Luna's eye was the symbol embedded into the piece. The mark is a sun with five points extending out from the center. I look up at Celestia as I continue to say.

"Celestia I spent the past millennia searching for a possible answer so I could avoid asking you this. Celestia, did you attack my people?"

She looked up at me and said with a stutter.

"Lost I have no explanation for this, but I'm telling you the truth now. I never even dreamed of attacking you and your people. I don't know how this came to be, but I swear that I will do…"

Before she could finish I place a hoof against her lips and say to her with a large smile.

"Celestia, I needed only to hear it from you. Although I will say my brothers will not be so easy to convince. But this is in the far future; for now let us rejoice in our reunion."

I say the last part in my archaic voice and tone as I pull Luna close to me as I take Celestia into my grip and huge them both. I feel Celestia nuzzle her head into my shoulder as I feel Luna's tears fall onto my fur. I let a smile expand across my face as I see the element of laughter, Pinkie Pie appear in front of me with tear filled eyes. I turn my eyes to see the other elements holds with the same tear filled eyes. As I pull away from Celestia and Luna I hear Pinkie who somehow appeared between me and my mates yell out with such energy.

"THIS CALLS FOR A PARTY!"

As we returned to Ponyville I couldn't help but wonder how they will react when they find out what they are meant to lead. I also can't help but feel a little claustrophobic as I feel Luna and Celestia walk along side me with nary an inch for me to move. But I will admit that feeling their warmth after so long was enticing to say the least. As we walk into the small town I see every pony bow before my mates.

I also hear them whisper among the ground about me. I just laugh as I hear them; when we arrived at Twilights castle I see the small rare baby dragon drop his jaw as he looks at me. What he is meant to do will come to be known in time. But until then I shall keep his blood line a secret. We come to a stop in what appears to be a large council room with six chairs forming into a large circle. I lay down on the ground as I see Celestia and Luna sit beside me. With even a second I hear Celestia say out loud to the group.

"We must escort Lost back to Canter Lot for proper protection."

I then turn my attention to Luna who says.

"But then we must move Twilight and her friends as well if we are to properly protect Lost."

I open my mouth to speak. But before I could take a breath in I hear Applejack say in her southern accent.

"I can't just up and leave ma family when apple buck season is just around the corner."

I see Celestia say to the element of honesty.

"I'm sorry Applejack but until the crisis is adverted we need to keep all you safe…"

I place left wing over Celestia's mouth as I say out loud to everyone.

"I'm not leaving."

Luna looked down at me and said.

"But Lost what if there are others that wish for the secrets of your people. They will stop at nothing to gain…"

I place my other wing over her mouth as I say.

"All the secrets of my people are where they belong. I placed them in a safe location so no living or unloving creature can get to them unless accompanied by me. Another reason why I'm not leaving is because sense neither Celestia, or you Luna saw fit to show the new holders their full abilities I'll be staying behind to train them in their new skills."

I then folded my wings back alongside my body as I hear the elements holders yell at the tops of their lungs.

"WHAT!"