Prologue: Unity's First Prophecy
It was another bright shining day as many ponies entered the Canterlot Castle's Great Hall. A big celebratory party was underway, and for a very good reason. A great evil had just been defeated the day before, and the Princess of the Sun and Day, Celestia, once again organized a celebration for the heroic deeds of the Elements of Harmony. To the seven bearers of the Elements, this was something they were used to as it was just another one of many of their victories against a great force of evil. In this case, the terrible Centaur Tirek.
The seven ponies were each being congratulated by grateful pony citizens left and right. One of them in particular was enjoying all the attention. While Rainbow Dash represented the Element of Loyalty, she was at times prideful of certain things, like winning in any way shape or form. Most of the other Element bearers were more modest as usual. The Element of Kindness, Fluttershy, however was beginning to feel a little overwhelmed at all the attention and big crowds. She was the first to express this concern verbally.
"Can we please go meet Spike and the Princesses now?" she whispered timidly. "I feel much better around them than here."
A beautiful but possibly overdressed white coated mare with a twirled purple mane and tail was the first to answer. "Fluttershy you simply must collect yourself dear. You should be enjoying all this recognition because you helped defeat Tirek after all." the white coated mare named Rarity responded pointedly but also gently considering who she was talking to. Fluttershy was normally timid and sensitive, but not without her own toughness when necessary.
"Yeah come on Fluttershy, lets enjoy this a little bit longer." Rainbow Dash who heard agreed.
"Hey Rainbow Dash, you'd rather stay here all day, admit it." said Applejack, an orange coated country mare with a blonde mane and tail who bore the Element of Honesty. Rainbow Dash only gave her a quick frown at that comment. The nearby dark blue maned stallion with a short dark brown mane and tail instead agreed with the butter yellow coated mare with a long light pink mane and tail that was Fluttershy.
"Come on girls, I think we've basked in the spotlight here long enough. Lets go meet Spike and the Princesses at the private party chamber." He suggested. An all pink coated mare with a mane resembling pink cotton candy instantly agreed with him.
"Dusky is right, lets go eat CAKE!" she called energetically. The Pink pony named Pinkie Pie, the Element of Laughter always loved parties. The others each decided to go with them.
Everypony quickly parted ways with their attending families and friends then joined each other heading for the chamber where the Princess Celestia, her younger sister Princess Luna, their niece Princess Cadence, and everypony's favorite big noble dragon Spike were patiently waiting. Princess Luna filled the role of keeping watch over the night, and Princess Cadence represented love. The lavender coated mare in their group of seven rushed up to her beloved sister-in-law ready for their usual cheerful greeting. Everypony else knew it was coming. They were used to seeing it, but it still made them smile.
"Sunshine sunshine Ladybugs awake,
Clap your hooves and do a little shake!"
Twilight Sparkle, the Element of Magic, and Princess Cadence each laughed merrily while the other girls went to eat. A grand buffet had been prepared for everypony in this private party. Her longtime Coltfriend Dusk Noir who wielded the seventh Element of Harmony, Unity, instead approached his great friend and mentor Princess Luna.
The princess beamed at him when she saw him approaching.
"Dusk! It is so good to see you again! I thank you greatly for saving us three from Tartarus by defeating Tirek. You have once again outdone yourself my dear friend." She mused.
Dusk first smiled up at her in responce. She was not much taller than him being Celestia's younger sister. All the princesses, including Twilight Sparkle were Alicorns, ponies with a horn and wings. This gifted them with unique powers.
"You're all welcome, and thanks for the praise Luna." Dusk replied.
Cadence giggled a little from that as did Luna. "There's not need to thank us, Dusk, this party is for all of you." Cadence said sweetly. Luna voiced her agreement to that as well. Dusk agreed while remaining humble.
"That is true, but I never would have gotten this far without your help as well. I'm grateful for Luna's teachings."
"I have loved having you has my student and my dear friend, my little pony. You never cease to amaze me Dusk." Luna said proudly.
Princess Celestia joined in.
"And I am proud of you for proving yourself a remarkable teacher, Luna." she said. Luna smiled thankfully in responce.
Celestia continued.
"It is for these reasons that Luna has a surprise gift for you when the party is over, noble Dusk. I have already agreed with her plans." She said subtley.
The others managed to overhear this. They began talking to each other about it all wondering what this surprise gift could be.
Twilight Sparkle was intrigued the most. She joined Dusk by his side to share her thoughts.
"A gift? It must be very important if they want to reveal it after the party. And It's from the princesses which means it must be something great." She said.
Dusk was zoned out for a brief moment while taking this news in. He still registered Twilight speaking to him though. He no longer missed when she was talking.
He planted a thankful kiss on her cheek. "Thanks, I'm looking forward to finding out what this gift is, though I do have a feeling already." he replied partially musing to himself.
Twilight gave him a kiss back this time on the lips. "We shall soon see for ourselves won't we my dear Dusk?"
"Yes we shall Miss Sparkle." Dusk answered making Twilight giggle like she usually did when he called her that. The other princesses watched with smiles on their faces. Luna was most likely the one who was looking forward to presenting Dusk his gift the most. She kept this to herself.
The party went on quickly while everypony stayed occupied having lots of fun. With all of the distractions, everypony nearly forgot about what the Royal Sisters announced.
"Everypony and dragon please gather around; it is time." Celestia called. Within seconds, everypony was grouped together in the center of the room excitedly awaiting the "gift."
"Oooh I can't wait to see what Dusky's gift is!" Pinkie squealed. "Yeah! It's from Celestia AND Luna, so It has to be Awesome!" Rainbow Dash agreed.
"What an honor, congratulations once again Dusk." Rarity praised the pony of attention.
"Ya should be proud o' yerself, Dusk." Applejack said to the stallion who was looking embarrassed and nervous.
"She's right Dusk, it'll be ok." Twilight comforted. That was all he needed.
"Thank you everypony." He said a little shakily.
Celestia and Luna approached taking their cue. Luna approached closer and embraced Dusk again proudly.
"You have come so far my student, my good friend. So far that the time has come for me to say that there is nothing more I can teach you. You have mastered your powers of the night and your diciplines, and so I believe you are finally ready." She explained with a few tears of happiness.
Dusk returned her embrace with open forelegs also with some tears of happiness remembering his past trials and lessons with Luna.
"Thank you Princess, I think I know what your gift is going to be, so I feel I must ask: are you sure I deserve them?" he asked.
Luna smiled understanding his hesitation. "I am completely sure my dear Dusk." She let Dusk consider for a short moment.
After thinking about it during that time, Dusk felt ready to accept. "Very well then. I'm ready when you are Luna."
"Then prepare yourself my friend, and try to stay still." Luna commanded. Dusk quickly did as he was told.
Luna's long horn began to glow rapidly getting brighter.
The others all watched in awe. Especially Twilight Sparkle who had caught on to the Princess's intentions.
The light from Luna's horn became nearly as bright as Celestia's Sun and she pointed it down towards Dusk ready to cast the spell.
She fired the magic at Dusk who was engulfed in great bright light blowing wind from the force of the energy. After a few seconds which felt like they could have been minutes to the others, the light began to fade revealing Dusk from within.
Soon everypony was able to see normally again after the intense light had completely faded away, and they could see Dusk had changed.
He had been given Wings! He was now an Alicorn himself!
After a minute or so of disbelieving silence, everypony cheered. They had all experienced this before after all.
Just as Twilight Sparkle had been transformed into and Alicorn by Celestia when she'd finished her studies, Dusk had as well when he'd finished his.
Twilight ran into him for a loving embrace and they shared another kiss. "I'm so happy for you Dusk! You did it, you've become an Alicorn!" she mused.
"Yes, indeed I have Miss Sparkle." Dusk responded. Soon everypony else joined in hugging and congratulating him. After giving them some time, Celestia called for silence.
"With Dusk Noir's transformation into an Alicorn, he has become the first stallion in history to earn this right properly. Luna..." she prompted.
Luna knew what to do. Her horn glowed once again and a grand crown fit for a prince appeared on Dusk's head.
"By your new right as an Alicorn, I am hearby the first to address you by your new title Dusk Noir my friend. From this moment forth, you are Prince Dusk Noir of Unity!" She declaired. Everypony cheered again.
"It is as Luna decrees. You will rule alongside Princess Twilight Sparkle of Friendship. We bless you with wisdom and power for your rule. And I conclude by giving each of you a final congratulations for your new right and power Dusk and to all of you for defeating Tirek!" Celestia declaired following her younger sister.
Everypony gave one last cheer at this and soon began to finsish the party and head back home to Ponyville.
Just when they were about to head out the door of the private chamber, however, something unexpected happened.
All of a sudden, Dusk's horn began to glow and his eyes went a shiny white. He had entered a tranced state.
Worried for their beloved friend, everypony quickly approached him to see what was the matter.
"Dusk! Dusk! What's wrong? Can't you hear me?" Twilight shrieked. "What's happening to him Princess Luna?" asked a frightened Fluttershy.
"I do not know my dear, but I also do not see any cause for alarm. Dusk has merely entered a trance, we will simply have to wait for it to pass off." Luna answered while also looking concerned. So did Celestia who watched and waited with the others.
They didn't have to wait very long. Almost as soon as it had started, it just ended, and Dusk was looking petrified with fear.
"Dusk? Are you alright? What's wrong?" Twilight asked.
"I...I'm fine Twilight, everypony, don't worry." He breathed.
"What happened my friend?" Luna asked.
I-I saw um... Spike, we need quill, ink and parchment." Dusk announced with a serious tone. "Right away Dusk." Spike said who was also nervous the whole time. He ran off and came back with an inked quill and blank parchment in seconds.
"Thanks now please try to clear your mind Spike, I'm going to transfer my thoughts to you so you can put them into writing." Dusk explained promptly.
"Uh okay then, Dusk. I'm ready." Spike said looking a little scared.
With a glow of his horn and a stream of white light coming from it going to Spike's forehead, Dusk performed the thoughts transfer spell while Spike was able to write with his eyes closed. Dusk finished quickly releasing Spike from his spell and levitated the parchment over to read it aloud.
In a Time of Lasting Peace,
Two Wonders will Appear.
One Greater than Strongest Light,
One Worse than Darkest Fears.
From one may come Light, the power of Ages.
With one will come Shadow,
to forever close the Pages.
Quarrel they must,
Each towards their own Sight.
the Light must Prevail,
or Always know Plight.
From Unity's Aid,
the Light shall grow.
And With Friendship's Love,
the Purity shall be so...
Nopony spoke as none had any words to give after hearing this.
After the pause, Dusk managed to speak.
"I had a vision, and I thought it best to put it into those words. I saw two ponies, one shining light and the other emitting shadow. This must have been a prophecy. My first prophecy unlocked by my new Alicorn magic come from my heritage from Foresight the Uncanny himself.
We must keep a sharp eye on all subjects in Equestria from now on. I fear this "shadow" will be a terrible threat to us all someday..."
A/N:
There we go. I hope you guys liked the idea of Dusk becoming an Alicorn which unlocks his distant prophetic powers ancestor Foresight the Uncanny. Both Dusk and Foresight belong to AlphaTheGriffin17. I will see you all next chapter.