The Dark Night of Equestria
Chapter 11:
The Gathering of Alliances
I walked through the citadel with my mind trying to process everything that was going on. Between hearing that I have a brother, I have to fight a second war with Celestia, and now the knowledge that I'm destined to stop the King of Chaos, I feel like much more and I'll explode.
"General! I have an urgent request from the princess. She wishes to see you immediately" Harold said as he came up running.
"I will see to that. Do you have any idea why she wishes to see me?" I asked.
"No sir, but there is the vague chance that is has something to do with her appearance" Harold replied.
"Her appearance? Why would that be of concern?"
"Well, she's not totally Luna anymore..." He hinted.
"Ah...she's truly back, isn't she?" I asked.
"Yes sir" he said.
We began walking towards the throne room and while in travel, we found Sanguine, Gray Knight, Sonic Lightning, and Dusk Fang. They asked what we had done and how much if the past we had changed and questions like that.
"All in good time, my friends. However, I do believe Sanguine could fill you in" I said and they began questioning him.
When he finally got a second, Sanguine asked; "Why did you have them question me?"
"Simple. A good lieutenant should know how to handle pressure" I said and he grimaced which made me laugh along with the others.
"What's so funny?' Sanguine asked.
"You wanted a high place, and now you've got it, along with all the headache that comes with it" Harold said.
We entered the throne room and bowed without the slightest glance who was seated in the throne.
"Ah, my dear Dark Sword, how did your mission go?" The figure asked with the slightest touch of darkness in her voice.
I looked up and saw her as I remembered from one thousand years ago.
The flowing purple mane whirling around slowly with stars within it, the green eyes with cat like pupils, the razor sharp horn on her head, and the deep blue armor that had a crescent moon on it.
"Queen Moon. The mission was successful to a certain degree" I replied.
"That is good news, what is the full extent of your findings?" She asked.
"I am still uncertain, but there has been revelations of another threat greater than your sister" I replied.
"This is most interesting. Pray tell, what is so accurate about this revelation that you seem to forget thy purpose of traveling into the past?"
"That I do not wish to be heard openly, my Queen. It is a matter of more than just military concern"
"Very well, leave us for a short time" Nightmare Moon ordered and my lieutenants all walked out of the room.
"You can approach now that they ate gone" she said and I walked up and stood directly in front of her.
"Now, what is so troubling?"
"I discovered that Notch Steele was my brother and that he left me with another family to protect me from whatever monstrous thing was chasing him" I said.
"Interesting, but please continue"
"The note said that whatever was after him had killed our parents, and that there's a prophecy of sorts that says I will defeat this monster"
"Do you know what this monster is?" She asked.
"Not fully at first. I asked the Doctor and he said it is The King of Chaos"
Nightmare Moon's face went pail and she looked down for a moment before talking to me again.
"If this is true, then I suspect that you will need more information?"
"Yes my lady"
"The King of Chaos, the ruler of Equestria before even Discord was born during a time when many Alicorns still existed. The King of Chaos was a ruthless ruler but also a wise one. He punished rebels severely and criminals even worse than their crimes. He controlled his three children, Discord, Despair, and Destruction and wielded them as a sword and shield to keep out any invading forces. As sad as it is, he became ill one day and died without picking a successor to the throne, so the three spirits of chaos took over"
"But if he is dead, then how shall I fight him?"
"There was a prophecy of a new King of Chaos, and it became real just after my return. An Alicorn named Black Sword, who impressed all of us with his characteristics just like the elements, was indefinitely the new King of Chaos. However, the Nightmares corrupted him and made him an evil entity worse than even Sombra"
"Where did he go?" I asked
"That is the problem. He disappeared without a trace and hasn't been heard from since"
"So I have to fight the stallion that is pure evil and expect to win? I asked feeling slightly woozy.
"Yes, but on the bright side, we would stand much to gain if he dies"
"No offense...but how am i going to kill him?"
"There has to be a way Dark Sword, otherwise you wouldn't be destined to do it"
"I hope for all our sakes that you are right"
Third Person POV:
Rainbow Dash flew towards the library at top speed, nearly creating a sonic rainboom in her wake. As soon as she landed she burst into the library were the other four mares and Snowflake were gathered.
"Did you guys hear the news?" Rainbow exclaimed as she ran in.
"What's goin on sugarcube? Is there full out war?" Applejack asked.
"Are the Dark Nights invading?" Rarity asked.
"Is there a party that I'm missing?" Pinkie Pie asked.
"No, no, and umm...no? Anyway, the news is that the Dark Nights hit Canterlot two days ago"
"My goodness! What happened?" Rarity asked.
"They directly attacked the castle. Few casualties. But apparently that wasn't the main event"
"What do you mean?" Snowflake asked.
"While the Castle was under siege, Dark Sword himself took the asylum" Rainbow said excitedly.
"So Twilight is free?" Applejack asked.
"Yeah, and apparently they let the rest of the occupants out as well. All the strange and messed up ponies went after the guards while Dark Sword took off with Twilight and her younger brother" Rainbow said.
"She has a YOUNGER brother?" Rarity asked.
"Not nearly as good looking as Shining, but apparently he was put in there for the use of extreme dark magic"
"I remember him. He wasn't even insane" Snowflake mumbled.
"So now what do we do?" Rainbow asked excitedly.
"What do you mean?" Fluttershy asked
"Are we gonna help Sky or what?!" Rainbow asked boldly.
"I don't think I'd be very good at fighting..." Fluttershy said in her small voice.
"I would certainly help Sky, but what about his intentions?" Rarity asked.
"And what if he loses the war? We'd be thrown in jail as war criminals" Pinkie Pie added while her hair went straight.
"I can't just turn against Celestia. I love her and I don't even think all this is necessary" Snowflake said.
"I can't go fight a darn war. I have a farm and ma' family ta' look after" Applejack said.
"Fine! I'll be the one pony to help our friend while the rest of you sit back and enjoy the show!" Rainbow yelled.
"Don't be rash darling. You don't even know where to look for their base" Rarity pointed out.
"That doesn't matter! There has to be some way!" Rainbow screamed in frustration.
"Well, I may not be able to join you, but maybe we could try to talk some sense into them" Snowflake said.
"What are you talking about?" Rainbow asked.
"We know that their base is in the north somewhere near the Crystal Empire. I could try to talk some sense into Celestia while you locate their citadel and try to talk sense into them" Snowflake explained to Rainbow.
"Sure. That'll work. But I can't just take off" Rainbow said.
"I can suggest to Celestia that each of the elements should be seperated and placed under protection. Since the empire has less tall buildings, it would be the perfect place for you to have space to fly" Snowflake said.
"So that's the plan?" Rainbow asked.
"That just about sums it up, yeah"
"What do we do if the plan fails?"
"I haven't gotten that far yet"
"Now we're talking more my style" Rainbow said rubbing her two front hooves together.
Meanwhile in The EverFree Forest:
Sanguine landed in the ruins of the old castle and looked around for signs of shadows and dark magic. He didn't see any so he continued down into the ruins looking for signs of the beings he was looking for.
Eventually he came across some green goop and followed the trail into a large cavernous room filled with insect like creatures. They all turned to him and bared their fangs as they prepared to strike.
Sanguine pulled a rolled up scroll out of his saddlebag and said, "I am here on behalf of The Dark Nights and seek counsel with the Mighty Queen Chrysalis, ruler of the changelings"
The crowd of changelings parted as a much larger one with a green crown approached Sanguine.
"Is that so? Why should I listen to what you have to say?" She asked in a raspy voice.
"General Dark Sword has made a list and a set of terms and agreements should you aid us in the downfall of the Solar Guards and their ruler, Princess Celestia" Sanguine replied as he handed her the scroll.
She levitated the scroll and read the terms and agreements. When she was finished she stared down at Sanguine and said, "I will bring my forces at once. But, pray tell, where might I find this, Lunar Citadel?"
Harold Black's POV:
I approached the hills about a mile away from The Crystal Empire and searched for some caves. I saw one facing the empire and I slowly entered it with caution. As I expected, a blackish-purple mist slithered towards me and I heard a voice ask, "Who are you and why are you here?"
"My name is Harold Black, and I come on behalf of The Dark Nights who's leader respectfully requests your assistance in the downfall of The Solar Guards and their leader, Princess Celestia" I replied.
"Is that so? And what do I gain if I aid your little 'war effort'?" The swirling mass asked.
"I have here a full list of the terms and arrangements that you shall receive if you aid us" I replied as I took out a scroll.
The dark mass swirled around and formed into a black Unicorn with a red horn and a stained robe.
"Full control of The Crystal Empire AND assurances of peace between us? I may join your cause, but I shall need some time to think about it. Tell me, where might I find this, Luna Citadel?"
(End Chapter 11)
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