An underground chamber lit by many candles and a huge chandelier, a council meeting place, today awaiting reports, knowledge, everything that Star Swirl and his council members expected today, the thirst for knowledge, for knowledge would be finally satisfied, because before the bearded sage three ponies gathered with everything to start the first plan phase.
The first to appear was Flash Sentruy in golden armor, transmitting all the knowledge he had gained by spying on a human in the Appleloos canyons area.
- this man, from what I have seen and heard, apparently has a sense of anticipating dangers, his back hurts before the storm, because, as his friends say, his grandfather was a highlander and he always feels this type of catastrophe, of course, at the last moment he came to save everyone and again he is kind of a hero. Flash Sentry said with a palpable reluctance in his voice towards the human himself.
- so it tells me a lot, it either senses or provokes it, on purpose or accidentally. Said Star Swirl, drawing up the first part of his brilliant plan, sitting next to him, a pegasus with salmon-colored hair, mane and tail in two shades of green, looked at the bearded sage with the same conclusion in front of him.
- Star Swirl what do you mean, isn't it the same as me, Alex is like a lightning rod that pulls down on storms?. Somnambula asked
- exactly, in this way we will be able to discredit a man, since he causes storms is dangerous for us, and when the world finds out about it, he will also reveal his true purpose. Said Star Swirl as he slammed his right front hoof against the table.
- what if not. A tall, bearded earth pony stallion in hoofed armor asked quickly.
- Believe me, Rockhoof, this will be the beginning, because it will not be the only way to discredit a man in the eyes of everyone, right. said Star Swirl, looking at the other golden earth pony and the black mane.
- man, Alex. Deros said, uttering the man's name with extreme disgust.
- he is allergic to sports, I do not want to participate in any such events because, as he said, he is not an honest opponent and I do not want to be a judge because I do not want to judge my friends, so the conclusion is self-imposed, he does not like sports. Deros said with great satisfaction knowing that his knowledge would soon be used.
Hearing the words of the golden pony, the golden pegasus with a red mane in silver armor rose from the table, devising his own plan of action, focusing mainly on sports and two events that were to take place in Manehattan and New Hiwe, the house of changelings.
- yes, it could work, Manehattan is about to start a sports festival, ponies and creatures from all over Equestria, from dragons to griffins and so on, will be competing in Manehattan, and New Hive is getting new preparations for the Athletes' Day a few days after the event in Manehattan, all we have to do is hit these places, we'll steal the rewards. Flash Magnus said.
- brilliant, everything that will be sabotaged in two places will be thrown on a man !, brilliant, Flash Magnus I can see that you also have a good head for planning, I am proud of you as well as of each of you, because soon we will all break this false illusion of a human hero! said Star Swirl, rubbing his hooves, at the same time a reddish-brown mane of a blue earth pony mane intervened in the current conversation, adding her own three cents.
- so far we have two options - sport and downloading problems, for me it is still not enough, we need something else. Meadowbrook said.
- I have something else. She said a pink unicorn mare about a ponytail-tied orange mane with yellow streaks.
- I know what a man likes the most, although it is probably not a big secret here, he loves chocolate, he loves it, probably more than strawberries, it is enough. Luster Dawn said before she was interrupted by a wrinkled unicorn mare with lilac hair turning to white and undulating mane.
- this is an idea, we just have to steal, I mean borrow most of the chocolate without asking, for example in Ponyville, and everything will be for the account of a man. Mistmane said.
- exactly, it is enough that we borrow chocolate and everything will be on the account of a man, because who could steal chocolate without asking, without worlds, only him. Star Swirl said, scratching his chin as he mulled over the most important part of the clearing.
- all right, we found three options to hit a man, but the question is how to do it without hurting our friends. Somnambula asked, looking at everyone closely, because she was the only one who did not want to lift her hooves at her friends because she knew perfectly well that the sabotage would hit Zarudni's opinion and everyone around her.
- sometimes you have to do something hard, we must not waver now when our goal is so close. The most motivated Deros said.
- we have exactly found valuable knowledge, we have an opportunity to hit a man and we have to do it as soon as possible because the second such opportunity will not happen, only in this way we will discover the real plans of man and the world and Twilight will understand how wrong he is. An equally motivated Flash Sentry said.
- it is enough to be adamant, I am giving me an order and I will take care of a man even today. Said Luster Dawn to attention.
Meanwhile, Star Swirl was still pondering over the further action plan and choosing those who would perform an important mission, Star Swirl knew that his three chosen secret agents would not be able to cope with themselves, they needed support and he already knew who would help, whom he would choose for the most important mission .
- the time has come for us to show the world what we can do, maybe we are retired but we can do more than many youngsters. Star Swirl said, getting up from the table and appearing before each one with an action plan in his head.
- first, you have to divide into three strike groups, Flash Sentry, Flash Magnus, Somnambula, you are the fastest of us, you are pegasi, you are athletes, take care of the sports in Manehattan and Cloudsdale, sabotage, steal the rewards, and when everyone sees the sabotage work, carry into the world the suspicion of human guilt. said Star Swirl to which Flash Sentry and Flash Magnus nodded in agreement, and Somnambula snorted more and more as she saw the situation begin to slip away from the hoof, but she was ready for the coming days of sabotage because her curiosity about the dark side of man pushed her to front.
- now we turn to the chocolate thing, Deros, Rockhoof. Said Star Swirl, addressing his words to the two stallions.
- you take care of the chocolate, you will make the chocolate from all of Ponyville disappear one day, I will give you the ability to mask, and when the chocolate is gone everything will go to the human account, just don't eat everything yourself, I also like sweet things. said the star Swirl.
- Yes, we will take care of it personally, soon many ponies will see who the human really is. Deros said angrily, unable to wait for the first accusations to reach the princess of the moon.
- and now the last storm thing, Luster Dawn, Meadowbrook and Mistmane. Said the bearded sage in the star robe, and Meadowbrook and Mistmane immediately got up from the table, waiting, as did Luster Dawn, for their friend's present-day brain surgery plan.
- you will call the storms over Ponyville, it would be best if she hit the friendship school, when it comes to quite a mess you will enter the action, you will spread the word that it is a man who causes storms and dangerous events, that brings misfortune. Star Swirl said.
- it will be an honor for me to be able to work with great heroes, learn something, together we will change everything. Said Luster dawn.
- we will change a lot and it will be a great pleasure for us to be able to teach you something important about magic. Mistmane said.
- about alchemy, about everything we can do, together because we do everything together. Meadowbrook said, ready to learn and carry out the grand plan.
- so let us not let our opponent wait, let the strength of truth prevail, time to start. He said proud of all the Star Swirls, but before they all set the first hoof to leave the underground chamber, Somnambula stopped everything.
- I wonder what will happen when our plan A is fulfilled, what then if a man, Alex, turns out to be a monster, a master of manipulation, what will we do when it all comes out, after all Alex is invincible with his power, and if in fact a human he is power-hungry, deceiving everyone. Somnambula said to which Star Swirl had an answer like almost everything.
- first there is no other option, Alex and his truth will finally come out, he is a monster and I will prove it! Screamed Star Swirl, lifting his front hooves up, shocking Somnambula and only her.
- Second, I know how to steal his power. Star Swirl added and his last words burst into the ground of all listeners.
- you want to steal his power, but in a way. The Flash Sentry quickly asked, standing next to Deros looking forward to the bearded sage's second plan.
- it's simple, reading comics I understood one thing, sometimes to reach for the power of a superhero, all you need to do is reach for his cape, Che m, hammer, clothes, and as you know Alex came to our world with his original clothes, you know, green sweatshirt, brown pants, sneakers, and a white shirt, all we need to do is reach for his clothes and his power will be ours!. Star Swirl shouted, but his own plan, as he was about to find out, had a certain hole.
- well, everything is beautiful and nice, but if you want to rob a man of his personal clothes, you probably do not want to say that one of us has to undress him by force. Luster Dawn asked, chuckling to herself with a slight blush.
- of course not, but I know when Alex will change to a gala dress, just send a letter to him from Twilight's parents that they will come to Ponyville again and Alex will change clothes and most importantly I know what he will do with his original clothes, he will give them to Rarity to sew the hole in the pocket of his green sweatshirt. Star Swirl said, almost jumping up and down with delight and wonder at his own genius.
- so it suffices that, Star Swirl, you are brilliant, really, it's that simple, we will discredit a man and take his power and then. Flash Magnus said.
- then by wielding his power we will show him who is on top and ban him from our world!. Shouted Star Swirl and everyone laughed loudly, almost shaking the dark chamber of the deepest castle dungeons, only Somnambula standing more to the side showed an artificial smile looking at everyone with fear for her friends.
This is how the council meeting ended, everyone was given their task, everyone knew where to start, where to start and when, and the time and days to come were to show who was right about the man, whether the fears of the bearded sage were actually real or dictated only by fear and uncertainty.
The smug Flash Sentry, knowing his task, was just leaving the castle basement to finally stop in front of the castle gate and once again looked at the palace where Twilight Sparkle was currently residing, his special sympathy.
- you will soon see the truth. Flashy Sentry told itself as he was suddenly pushed by a blue unicorn mare bumping into him.
- What's up, Trixie?. Flash Sentry said, rising from the ground and helping the speeding blue mare to stand up.
- I've been looking for you for two days, Flash tell me one thing. Said Trixie, staring straight into the eyes of a surprised pegasus in golden armor, Flash Sentry felt a shiver of fear down his back, fearing that someone might know about his plan.
- what I have to tell you. Is it. Flash Sentry asked nervously, backing away from the still pressing Trixie until he felt the wall of the great open gate behind him.
- tell me if you are free, from what I heard you finished your watch for the present day, truth. Trixie said looking at the orange pegasus.
- and here it is. Flash Sentry said as he took a deep breath, feeling a heavy stone fall from his heart.
- What do you want to know, talk quickly because I'm busy.
- how busy it is, you've finished your watch, the truth, and I wanted to know if you wouldn't have time to, well, spend it with me. Said Trixie, breaking all barriers of her own fear and insecurity, shocking the pegasus in golden armor, because that was not what he had expected even in his dreams.
- Wait, Trixie are you inviting me on a date. Flash Sentry asked in surprise, and his own consciousness had completely thrown aside his current plan.
- this, yes, Twilight advised me to be brave not to run away, so yes. Said Trixie looking straight into the eyes of the surprised Pegasus.
- this, it's so open, and, of course, surprising. Flash Sentry was speaking as the memory of Trixie's last words about Twilight suddenly returned to his head and the image of the grand plan, Flash Sentry looked right at the walking pair of pegasi and again at the trembling Trixie.
- Trixie, me, I'm busy today, tomorrow, and I think all day.
- but you've finished watch.
- finished worth but not work, I promised to support my friends.
- oh, don't lie to me, it's about me, yes, I know what you want to say. Said Trixie, looking down at the ground with eloquent sadness.
- but it's really not me. Flast Sentry tried to explain, for his luck he was summoned by a golden pegasus in silver Flash Magnus armor.
- hey, Flash, here you go, stop talking because we have our responsibilities, the world is calling. Flash Magnus said as he and Somnambula took off, flying out of town through the gates.
Trixie standing to the sides, seeing the old heroes and hearing their words confirming the words of the orange pegasus, looked at the two pegasi and at Flash looking deep into his eyes again.
- So it's true, echo workaholic, but if you have time, you know where to look for me. Trixie said, patting Flash Sentry on the head but her gesture was focused on something else entirely.
- I will not forget, I know you live in Ponyville, as if I know where to find you, but until then, some, forgive me, but I have to go, I can't be late. Flash Sentry said as he took off from the gate, but did not notice one flickering corner of Trixie and the applied tracking spell as her two detectives had advised her to know where the speeding pegasus would actually go.
- You will not run away from me now. Trixie said to herself with a diabolical laugh that caught the attention of the two guards.
- come on?. She asked Trixie with a sharp look at the two retreating guards.
THIS TIME ON THE EAST COAST OF FATUNGA.
The southern desert, or rather its western edge, bordering the great ocean, was now the final destination of the last refugees, both camels and moose, when the black legions arrived, there was total chaos, they all fled west, taking with them only the most necessary things, and despite the fact that he reigned chaos both tribes were now helping each other more than ever, when the indescribable enemy had come there were no longer opposing sides, what the prophet had started now was completed by the black legions.
Come on, chaos and cooperation caused a very quick action and an escape, at the moment only a few were fleeing to the western shores, the sudden attack of the black legions not only surprised everyone but crushed all resistance, the black ghost legions had no end, they formed faster and were much stronger than their scarlet counterparts, and their discipline resembling the Roman legions allowed them to crush all defense and any resistance, now the only line that stood in the way of final conquest was the assimilation line, now the black legions marched in a slow march before the invisible border of a great bubble growing by half a thousand meters per day.
Currently, refugees could only run to the beaches, leaving their homes behind and those who were defeated by the black legionaries, and now they were complement to the legions, each moose and camel consumed by the black legions became a complement, and ghostly black forms gained on a diamond body with silver accessories and weapons , such great five-meter-long heavy infantry cohorts of hoplites, mercenary cavalry, great chariots with archers, huge siege faiths had, apart from the dark aura of shadows, their black diamond bodies, and now there was no strength that could meet the new power.
At the head of one of the columns of fleeing camels and moose was the golden silver-humped Zader camel, younger son of the camel leader Sawa, Zader still unable to come to terms with the terrible day and the loss of what was his home, now Zader could only look back at the fleeing families and a great army stationed a kilometer from them and two more kilometers before the marina itself, looking straight ahead, a golden silver-humped camel stared at the ocean and the western continent somewhere over the ocean with pure anger, knowing that it was from there that man, the conqueror, the liberator of evil from the black pyramid and now a tyrant wanting to bring order to the world.
- damned conqueror, he took everything from us, why. Zader said.
- nobody knows, except what the monster himself said, the damned conqueror. Said the white camel female White Mina.
- if he wants to do this for someone, why should we just run out there. Zader asked, not wanting to look at his friend, not wanting to look at anyone.
- Your mother, Sawa, Miranda and Vixor claim that only they can stop the conqueror, if he does for them, let them convince him. White Mina said.
- and if they say no, what will we do. Zader asked, pausing to look once more at the world behind him.
- we must believe, the prophet said something that the peoples of the west are not evil, supposedly the ponies living there are good, full of friendship and the conqueror does it behind their backs. White Mina said, placing her left hoof on Zader's golden hoof, looking into his eyes and her heart pounding faster, come White Mina knew the rule and the will of the leader.
Of course, White Mina should never have done what she did, she couldn't let the feeling born but her heart had already chosen, come she knew what could happen, how much she was in danger, yet she didn't step back even for a moment when Zader looked at her and touched her. on the right cheek.
- What's going on here!. They were all shaken by the sharp cry of the golden smoothie.
- Mom, this, I just. Said the cringing Zader.
- get out, take everyone to the ship, and you come with me !. Sawa said angrily.
Zader had neither the strength nor the courage to oppose his mother now, meekly bowed his head and led the fugitives to the beach and the galleys moored there, while Sawa pulled White Min aside, piercing her with her fiery gaze.
- White Mina, you know our rules here, you know that my eldest son Hagron will soon take over the power and become a leader, and you are promised to him, if you break the rules you will be exiled, we will leave you in this land to fate and black legions, so don't break the rules. Sawa said angrily.
- but I am only. She tried to explain to White Mina but she was interrupted by the loud scream of Sawa.
- be silent, I saw what was happening here, it was not a simple gesture of consolation, you draw the attention of my younger son !, he should choose it if he wants, but you are already chosen, you should know your place just like Hagron. Sawa screamed, but this time White Mina showed no fear as the sound of black legions rumbled behind her back and their image spawned fear in Sava's heart.
- yes we all know the place, and if anyone asked us for our opinion, no !, neither I could decide nor Hagron, he also doubts what he has to do !. White Mina shouted.
- you stupid, if you think your feelings, understand it, love will come over time just like me. Sawa said.
- and were you happy, if what you and the chief connected you with was only a duty and love for your sons, what was connected with him, nothing but a duty, our subjects are lucky because they can choose, neither your son nor me!. White Mina screamed, her words infuriating in the heart of the leader of the camels.
Sawa was about to pounce on her future daughter-in-law, at the same time Zader, who never went too far, wanted to stand in the way of his furious mother, but everything was interrupted by a strange sound.
The three camels looked skyward to see the open portal and the man jumping out of it, Alex crashed twenty yards away from the three camels and turned his first attention to the stunned golden silver-humped camel lying in front of him, Zader through the roar and impetus of a man hitting a steel the black and red armor was simply pushed back and half-conscious he looked at the man standing in front of him, his face and the materialized fire sword and electric ax, Alex looking at the lying camel smiled broadly and moved forward.
- leave him, monster. White Mina shouted, standing between the camel and the human.
- you are just dust, I don't have to listen to you. Alex said, throwing White Mina aside and throwing himself Sawa, Sawa and White Mina fell to the ground and Alex continued walking.
- please leave him if you want to take me. White Mina shouted, Alex turned back and smiled like a madman again to finally fly over the scarred camel on the scarlet cloak and hit the ground with his ax and sword.
- it doesn't matter anyway, I will not do it but my legions, today I will accelerate the assimilation, this is how two square kilometers of land will be absorbed in less than a second, it is time to increase speed, soon I will overthrow the whole world and I will be adored friendship, everything. Alex said as both the ax of thunder and the fire sword glowed with a strange black power, and the roar of the screaming legions howled, even the sky began to tremble, as did everyone watching the terrible sight.
The legions moved, the heavy cavalry and chariots began to charge, and Alex, laughing like a mad maniac, soared into the sky, pointing his legions in the direction of the attack, leading them west.
- get them and deal a blow, the more they are absorbed, the faster the power of assimilation, go on, crush them to the ground!. Alex shouted, watching his black legions speed up more and more.
Heavy cavalry smashed the sandy earth with a bang, rushing without signs of fatigue and emotion, with more and more power, and the chariots full of blades riding on the other side gained strength and momentum with each meter, and six five-meter archers on chariots stretched silver arrows on black bows ready for the shot, the legionaries and chariot archers rushing behind, and the great siege towers from the catapult at the top shook the earth to the very beach, a great army that looked like a huge shockwave rushed forward to the terror of the three camels.
The first who managed to get up was Sawa, after her White Mina stood up and ran to Zader, still paralyzed with fear.
- Zader please, get up, you can't stay here! White Mina shouted.
- me, me, me, I'm so afraid, me. Zader was stuttering.
- Zader please, you must be strong for me, for yourself, if you don't get up I'll stay with you!. White Mina shouted and her words shocked the golden leader even more, but at the moment Sawa herself did not know what to think about it all.
At the moment when everything collapses, when the doom is approaching, many look at everything in a completely different way, suddenly Sawa was hit by her whole life and what she had to do, come she loved her sons suddenly there was a great pain in her heart, what she had to do what her lost husband had to do, and now all the traditions, all the memories, all found truth and the face of impending doom.
- Zader, you hear me, run away, run away both of you, please!. Sava cried out as her words fell into the ears of the golden camel and silver hump, Zader rose as if summoned, but even then he did not want to leave his mother.
- mom, what do you want to do.
- I just wanted to motivate you and now quickly. Follow me!. Sawa shouted, but the leader of the camels did not take a step when the first silver arrow blasted the lands where she was standing.
In front of a pair of camels, Sawa hit the sandy ground in front of the advancing eight-meter heavy cavalrymen.
- well, what are you standing there, I can handle it, run this order, please run, do it for yourself.
- no, Mom!. Zader shouted.
- Zader, please, let's run, please. White Mina said, staring at a tearful sympathy that Zader was unable to refuse anymore.
The camel pair looked back one last time and rushed to flee and the great legionnaire with the silver sword and shield rushed straight at his next victim, Sawa took a combat stance and pounced on his opponent but her attack was only deflected by a quick maneuver of a ghostly enemy, a cavalryman he rounded an arc hitting the golden leader of the camels with his silver shield, throwing the golden opponent ten meters away, before Sawa managed to get up, the cavalryman on the black horse charged and in less than three seconds again struck the shield and with his ghostly hooves, Sawa was again pushed under another legionary holding a long spear and made of black spears of diamonds, when Sawa attacked him, the legionnaire did nothing, he took mad blows on the diamond body, deflecting every blow, Sawa again fell to the ground reflected from the intact diamond form of the legionnaire to stand again in front of the cavalryman and his silver blade, the blade struck the golden lightning opponent by hurting her souls, emotions, everything, Sawa, screaming from the bull, again fell to the ground, holding her breast.
Sawa are trying to get up, she saw a hundred legionnaires and one cavalryman surrounding her with a tight cordon and they were patiently looking at her, waiting for her next move, action, attack, Sawa thought, but when she looked back, she understood what, or rather who, had stopped the black legions, it was a standing man in front of the open portal.
- what are you waiting for, coward, finish me off, do what you want!. Sawa screamed.
- you naive, you really think that the flight of your peoples will change something here, those who live in the west will understand that by doing what I have to do is to stop the inevitable, and when they see the world on their knees they will understand everything and I will deserve their favor, your the plan was doomed from the beginning, so let them go and race my legions, I will do nothing here, they will do me a great work, or they will force you to obey or they will change you to be their eternal vessel, thanks to which you will be eternal. Alex said, spreading his hands and laughing out loud, and his laughter only brought tears to the face of the golden polygon.
The tears of the lioness were abruptly interrupted by the sudden blow of the ghostly cavalryman's blade and the process of devouring, the body of the golden Sawa was sucked into the ghostly form of the black cavalryman, when Sawa closed her eyes, the cavalryman gained a diamond body, and Alex gladly looked at his cavalryman and showed the legions the direction to the west by himself passing by through the portal, so the legions set off again, continuing their frenetic pursuit towards the stationed galleys and the last refugees.
Meanwhile, on the beach where the last three galleys waited, a golden camel with a red hump, Hagron, watched with great fear the last refugees, his brother and the white companion accompanying him.
- Zader, White Mina what happened where is Sawa. Hagron asked.
- he has come, he changed the process, we are all at risk, we must run away. The legions are coming!. White Mina shouted.
- that how!. there was a scream of a navy blue moose with red antlers, a moose running out of the galley.
- what did you say. Vixor asked.
- what you heard, the conqueror has come back and strengthened the legions, now the whole army is going right here!. White Mina shouted at the face of the navy blue moose at which Vixor trembled and then he looked back at his brown wife Miranda standing on the ship and their black-brown son Galton.
- but what about our mother, where is Sawa !. Red-humped Hagron shouted, and Zader lowered his head.
- our mother stayed to protect us, she fought a legionnaire, I don't know what about her, but I saw the whole army, forgive me, brother, forgive me. Zader said, furious with himself and the human.
- all because of this monster, quick to ships, quick!. Hagron shouted as he ushered the last fugitives on board.
Zader, White Mina, and Vixor ran aboard the galley, and Hagron and Miranda gave a signal to the other ships, so twenty ships full of both moose and camels sailed away from the shores of the southern desert and northern jungle, leaving their homes and endless darkness behind them.
Zader standing on the ship's side only looked helplessly to the shore where the great endless army of black legions had just fallen, keeping an eye on the black diamond legions, knowing that one of them was an assimilated mother, Zader screamed to finally strike helplessly on the ship's deck in front of the lying stone tablets showing the hands of three his fingers and a white camel companion standing in front of him.
- Zader, know that you could do nothing, none of us could do anything today and during these few days, except for them, the peoples of the West, may they help us and force the conqueror to withdraw from the war. White Mina said as she helped the golden camel to stand up.
- I know, we can do nothing, we can only run and be lucky that we can make it before these cursed legions of ghouls and may the peoples of the West actually be able to influence the conqueror, this monster!. Zader shouted, taking one of the tablets in his hand, wanting to throw it into the sea.
- please don't! These signs are needed!. Miranda screamed.
- I'm sorry, I forgot, but these signs, why do we need them. Zader asked, handing back a stone tablet to a black bear with a gray underbelly.
- these tablets were precious for the prophet, he once told us that they would help us find the answers, the keys, we need them very much, let the peoples of the West see them and listen to us, they must keep him. Miranda said, looking out to sea, now only hoping that the peoples of the west, the ponies, would be able to keep the man.
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whether Star Swirl was right about the man, after the attack on the black pyramid and the release of a new force, the black legions, there are many indications that Alex is capable of many things, but is it true?, it remains to be seen.