Courier: ok before you read this I must correct several things, first every episode set in the future will be known as the war arc as this is going into a classic style doctor who cluster, two this will be set 30 years in the future instead of 100 as the mane 6 would still be around and I don't plan to have any episodes 100 years in the future but you'll have to wait for that and finally the element of trust is going to get a cosmetic and power change so read the one shot "origin of the elements" when its released
Well enjoy
Doctor Who:
The Equestrian Chronicles
Episode 9:
Return Of Darkness
Train inbound to Ponyville
Hours away from the frontlines The Doctor, Pinkamena and Fluttershy had begun discussing their plan for attack while Luna scouted ahead
"So Doc, what's the plan?" Pinkamena asked while pouring a drink from the carriage bar
"It's Doctor and we need to find Twi and AJ, then we launch a final assault and take the castle…can you pour me one of those as well" it seemed that since the palace The Doctor has calmed down and was back to his usual goofy self Pinkamena rolling her eyes as proof
"Not possible, the last time we tried to assault The Professor we lost a third of our troops" Fluttershy said with confidence making The Doctor feel uneasy "what?" Fluttershy asked noticing The Doctors discomfort
"Sorry it's just weird you talking like everypony, took me weeks to get a sentence out of you when we met" he explained followed by Pinkamena passing a glass of alcohol "ooh scotch whiskey, this trains got class"
"I didn't know you drink Doctor" Luna said surprising The Doctor from behind
"Ahh! Luna! Don't do that and I don't drink very often but I'm more relaxed after a drink, used to have several each day during the Time War" he said before downing his glass making everyone's eyes widen as his glass was full "what?"
Ponyville Station
Receiving word that high ranking officers would be heading for the front lines, lieutenant-general Apple Jack sent a squad to greet and escort them to the Ponyville palace.
"So sergeant, who's coming? Do you know?" one soldier asked his commanding officer while both stood waiting for the train in front of the squadron escorts
"Nope but most likely it's going to be General Pinkamena since the train is coming from canterlot" the sergeant said looking at the clock on the ponyville tower two blocks away
"Hold on I hear something sarge" the soldier notified the sergeant and upon looking up the tracks a light could be seen piercing the dark veil of the night (the nights have become longer to provide better cover for troops)
"Good, right on time. At attention boys the guests have arrived!" following their commander's orders the small squadron all lined up in formation ready for the VIP to show. With the train slowing to a stop the door slid open and to the sergeants surprise stood Princess Luna
"Your highness!?, I was expecting General Pinkamena" Luna was slightly puzzled then she remembered that her future counterpart spent most of her time at the crystal Empire and wasn't seen often on the front lines
"don't worry she's here too" The Doctor said moving in front of Luna which shocked the sergeant more than Luna's presence
"Supreme-General Time Keeper!?" unsure what to do the sergeant did the first thing he thought of "Canterlot guard! General on sight ATTENTION!" then every soldier in the station in eye view of The Doctor saluted him, not Luna, him
"Uhh, why am I getting the royal treatment? Shouldn't she be getting that? I thought I was a military advisor" the sergeant lowering his hoof looked at The Doctor with confusion
"I don't understand Sir…hey where is your" and before he could finish his question the sergeant caught sight of General Pinkamena Shaking her head signalling him to stop
"Where's my what? My hat?" he asked then looking to Pinkamena "do I wear a hat in the future? It's a fez isn't it?" again rolling her eyes, Pinkamena stepped out of the train and addressed the squad
"listen up colts and mares, we are here under executive orders and those are not to be questioned, both Princess Luna and S-General Time Keeper that you see before you are previous versions of the ones currently in the crystal empire, so you are forbidden to mention anything from the past 100 years to them without my express approval, is that understood" with Pinkamena issuing a gag-order on the squad, the entire group in question braced up in response
"YES GENERAL!" upon finishing her quick briefing on the situation the squad of soldiers began to lead the every growing guardians plus Luna to The Doctors best friend Twilight Sparkle
"you didn't answer my question 'General'" Pinkamena gave a cold look to the Time lord that he swore had the same effect his step-mother River had on him. Despite being on the frontlines, Ponyville itself was pretty secure as there were no fire-fights in the town centre "hey, isn't Twi's place that way?" The Doctor had noticed that they were heading for the outskirts of town instead of the centre where Luna and The Doctor knew Twilights library was
"long story, just wait a few years" Pinkamena said coldly as she walked past him with both Luna and The Doctor Looking and shrugging at each other.
Friendship Castle
"Here we are sir, I just need to radio General Apple Jack" the sergeant explained going for his radio but was halted by a familiar Texan voice
"no need soldier, I see em" standing in front of the group was Apple jack suited in combat gear like everyone else with the only difference being her trademark hat yet with a large hole in the side
"AJ!, man is good to see you" The Doctor ran up to greet his friend with a hoof shake that they both made after a night out, days after arriving in this universe and judging by apples response to it, they've used it for a thirty years
"Likewise Doc you too your highness and I now about that timey wimey thing you got going on so let's get this over with" relieving the squad of duty Apple Jack led the in to the castle supposedly owned by Twilight
"My oh my, Twilight lives here, it beautiful" Luna exclaimed stunned by the natural beauty that her home never really had outside the royal gardens
"that'll be right Princess, it's a long story but you'll find out eventually" it seemed that out of the 3 of the mane 6 the doctor has met in this time only Pinkie seemed different, Fluttershy had also changed but for the better she had more confidence without changing her personality but Pinkie had become the one thing she hated a party-pooper, Apple Jack on the other hand seemed right at home she was always strong willed and her attitude proved that "now Doc, Princess allow me to introduce Princess Twilight Busy-pants" in what appeared to be the throne room, since there were 7 thrones all in a circle each with the cutie mark of each of the guardians even The Doctor but looking ahead he saw his dear friend twilight sitting in her throne which was moved to the centre against a large map of Equestria which showed everything in real-time, the purple mare on the other hand was talking to one of her Guards and looking more busy than The Doctor had ever seen her, but he was more interested in the map
"Wow, cool map" The Doctors youthful glee caught the attention of Twilight who looked over to see the physician 30 years younger (despite the fact he never ages)
"Doctor!" shooing the Guard away Twilight then stepped off her throne and walked towards the Time Lord and gave him a hug
"Hey Twi, long time for you I bet" The Doctor greeted his first equestrian friend making Luna raise her eyebrow unknowing to most including herself in what appeared to be
"Somepony's jealous" Apple jack whispered to Luna causing her to blush and scream form the top of her lungs
"I AM NOT!" everyone jumped in surprise of the use of Luna's trademark equestrian voice causing her to blush even more and walkout the door followed by directions from Apple Jack
"Bathroom's on your left!" Apple Jack yelled to the embarrassed Princess as she later burst out giggling, even getting a smirk out of Pinkamena.
"Right, that was random" The Doctor said confused out of his hyper intelligent mind "anyway Twilight I probably already said this but congrats on the coronation but I'm afraid we need to get down to business"
"yes very well, as you can see the most direct route to The Professors castle is currently the frontlines, so if you are heading there like Starlight had said then you will need to go around" twilight explained to the group pointing at the real-time map
"No we need to go straight down the middle" The Doctor said after a pause
"Wait what!? Are you crazy you can't go direct is suicide" Apple jack shouted just now hearing his words
"Well we're not going around, I know the Professor more than anyone and going around is too risky, we would no doubt be killed or worse" The Doctor said now in his trademark thinking pose
"So what do you suggest then Doc?" Pinkamena said from behind the Time Lord when an idea had struck him
"We need to gather the guardians and rescue the princess so what better way than to do it then to guaranty our safe passage" he said turning back to face his group of friends "we need to surrender"
"That's a terrible idea! We'll have no way to fight back once we're inside" Apple Jack noted as they would be striped of weapons on the spot
"That's easily fixed, watch" and with that he took a key on a string from his bag and slung it round his neck, causing his armour and weapon to vanish
"Oh my, where did your weapon go?" Fluttershy stated as she could not see anything he was wearing
"low-level yet powerful perception, The Professor and his army wont bat an eye as they won't notice your weapons" with that he took several more keys out and gave them to each of his friends "right ladies gear up, the perception filter will make your weapons unnoticeable but as soon as your draw them the filter loses affect" as each pony took a key they left to prepared and each came back with their own weapons, Fluttershy had her extendable spear, Apple Jack had a Katana, Luna (returning from the bathroom) kept what she had on and Twilight had walked away and picked up another sword from behind The Doctors future throne
"Doctor you're going to need this" Twilight said with her soft yet serious tone presenting the finely forged blade to The Doctor, him taking it yet not knowing why
"Why, I already have a sword" The Doctor was sure this was key to his future as the blade gave off a vibe that he though felt familiar
"you told me ten years ago to give this back to you when the time was right, I think now is the time, Time Lord" The Doctor stared at the sword, it was light, very light, lighter than the sword he carried presently and he felt a connection between himself and this blade, like the bond he had with his TARDIS, so he replace the blade with the new sword and was ready for battle
"Right team, let's go kick some flank" The Doctor said before the newly rebuilt guardians of harmony left to commence there terrible yet brilliant plan
1 hour later, Castle of Darkness
The professor was busy once again in his book as one of his minions entered the Thorne room causing The Professor to shut his book in annoyance
"What! You know I ordered no one to disturb me between 1 and 4 o'clock" he shouted looking down at his subordinate
"My apologies my lord but we have the remaining guardians including Princess Luna" this made the Professor throw his book towards the wall something he has never done before
"The Doctor as well" he said getting up on his hind legs
"Yes my lord" the minion said raising his head
"well what are you waiting for! Send them in, send them in" The Professor shouted before running back up to his throne downing a twirl before sitting down and with a signal from the minion The Collection of The Doctor, Luna, Twilight, Apple Jack, Fluttershy and Pinkamena were lead in but several guard "oh! My dear Doctor, so good of you to visit"
"Professor, though bit of advice, Olive not your colour" The Doctor said ignoring the many spears pointed at him as he walked toward the throne
"ahh still as witty as the day we met, though I see you don't have a…" was the professor looked at his nemesis he noticed that The Doctor he was looking at wasn't the one currently hiding in the Crystal Empire "Oh! Doctor you slick devil, no wonder you saw my invasion coming you've known about it for decades, let me guess psychic message gone wrong"
"as usual your deduction is spot on, is that Sherlock Holmes and the masked bandit, written in England august 3rd 2183" it seemed that both Time Lords were equal in intelligence but obviously The Professor had the upper hand
"very well done but this meeting will be short lived as I can't kill you since it would erase the time line but I'm sure you will enjoy your stay here, take them away" as The Professor turned away The Doctor began to draw his sword with his wing and in a split-second The Doctor had shot towards his foe and his blade connected with a golden spear held in mid-air by a red magical aura also presently covering The Professors horn who was now on all fours to increase his balance "WHAT! You think I wouldn't see though you perception trick but truth is I'm been longing for some BLOOD!" The Doctor struggled against the strength of The Professors magic but still held his own. The battle had begun
"NOW!" following The Doctors command the entire group engaged the castle guards each taking several at a time, both Apple Jack and Fluttershy stood back to back fending off their share of guards
"Don't worry sugercube I got your back" Apple ensured her friend drawing her blade with her mouth at first slowly but then quickly causing most of the guards swords and spears to be chopped in half
"Likewise" Fluttershy replied clashing with several guard with her one spear, Twilight was using her magic to repel and incapacitate her foes, Pinkamena had began taking on the bulk of the force that had entered the throne room using all manner of weapons and Luna was fending off her own share using her own Lunar magic and sword all while The Doctor and The Professor went all out on each other
"Hahaha! Just like old times huh Doctor" The Professor said while taking quick jabs at his adversary giving The Doctor a few cuts but unable to wound him
"SHUT IT!" both Pegasus and unicorn where equal in skill but yet The Doctors hatred and speed seemed to give him the upper hand but to The Professor this was not the first time they had fought and as The Doctor went for an opening The Professor had made he was surprised to see a second blade, The Professors spear had spit in two and he had cut the doctors left wing causing him to lose his balance and fall down the large set of stairs falling unconscious
"this is it Doctor prepare to die!" now only wanting the pleasure of killing his foe ignoring the consequences he reconnected his spear and leaped down the throne stairs and aimed straight for The Doctors head but instead of piercing his flesh The Professor was deflected by another sword held by the magic of Luna, who was now enraged
"You shall not harm him" she said coldly giving The Professor a cold shiver down his spine, he had yet to face the Princess of the Night
"what are you going to do about it princess" and following his taunt Luna sped towards The Professor only just able to block her attack and was unable to strike her, Since he was unable to hold off an Alicorn The Professor resorted to his own magic that he developed inspired by one of his favourite stories, spinning the spear he spoke the word of his spell before slamming down his weapon on the ground on the ground causing a ripple of red energy
"GRAVATOUS!" once the ripple had passed over Luna her magic was nullified and she fell to the ground causing the ground to crack below her along with everyone else that was affected by the spell. Now above Luna pointing his spear to her heart ready to wipe her from life itself The Doctor had awoken to see Luna only moments from death
"You know what I'm disappointed, your sister was way better, well night night" Luna's eyes widened in her despair as she was unable to protect the one pony who actually cared for her beyond her sister, she looked over to The Doctor who was struggling to get up due to the gravity magic and was happy to have known such a caring pony to which she had looked back at all the moments she had known him and finally she knew what she felt that moment she saw him only a day ago at the gala, she said looking at The Doctor yet not loud enough for him to her
"I love you" and at that moment the Professor struck
"LUUUNNNNAAA!" The Doctor screamed finally regretting bringing her to this hell of a future but to his shock the Spear had not hit her
"What the?" The Professor exclaimed attempting to redo his attack but was unable to move his weapon like someone else was holding it
"my apologies but I cannot allow you to harm this body" the voice came from Luna but was clearly not her and to everyone in the room but The Professor they knew that this was not a good sign even more so when purple mist surrounded the Princess and the dark Time lord forcing him to teleport several feet away, then as Luna's body stood up her mane becoming the colour of the mist her eyes shot open and her iris folded into a cat like slit along with her entire eye colour turning turquoise looking majestic yet demonic at the same time
"You're not Luna, who are you?" The Professor had no idea what he had unleashed and The Doctor tried but failed to get up to snap Luna out of it but it was far too late
"I am a Nightmare" and upon those words her entire body colour faded from night blue to pitch black Nightmare moon had returned
TO BE CONTINUED
Next Time:
Rise Of The Keeper
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