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Chapter 8: "A Hero to Rise..."

Graham and the others walked into the Chamber to see Princess Celestia and Luna in all their glory. Graham stepped forth.

"Um...Miss Celestia? You told me in a note you wanted to see me?"

"We have been waiting for you, Lord Graham."

"I'm no lord, Princess Celestia. It's Just Graham"

"You will be when your trials are over."

Graham and the others looked at the two Alicorns with a confused look. "I don't understand, Princesses, please you must explain."

Princess Celestia then raised a hoof towards Graham. "One day, Equestria will be in great danger. and the Elements of Harmony will not be enough. Only a Creature with the Heart and Soul pure enough to conquer any challenge ahead will defeat this threat."

Luna then stood up. "We have seen this threat once before. It is unlike the challenges that The elements have ever faced. This threat is so great, it could very well destroy Equestria, and many other worlds."

The others gasped, as Twilight Sparkle ran towards Graham to his side. "What is this threat?"

Princess Celestia then ordered a guard to open a curtain behind them to reveal a Window, just like the rest to show a picture of a gigantic creature. It was the looks of a Dragon, and its eyes glowed red.

"This threat is known as Sin. This creature was around even before we created Equestria, Before even the Dawn of time, some might even say..."

You're telling me, that I need to fight this thing one day? ...Pardon me, but are you INSANE? How can I possibly beat that thing! Look at it! It's humongous! It's got horns, and only god knows what else it's capable of!"

Twilight nudged Him. "Don't go around calling our Princesses crazy. They know what they're talking about." He sent the thought towards his mind as he nodded. "Sorry..." He said as the two forgave him.

"We know fully well this is alot to take, but you have many challenges ahead. We have been watching you since your arrival. Me and my Dearest sister Luna has brought you here using a spell that transported you here. Of course, we were trying to put you in a more...private place, but you found friends with the elements, and even more." She added. Graham looked behind him to show everyone present. "I've also noticed you found your first love with my student Twilight Sparkle..."

Graham looked down and blushed as Twilight did the same. Celestia and Luna only smiled. "Love is a wonderful thing that can find its way into every heart." Luna then looked at Celestia.

"This Creature of Pure evil will one day be the end of us all, unless you can fulfill your destiny, Graham. You must Pass each trial we give you, and prove that you are pure. This monster knows of your existence, and will try at nothing to corrupt you. If you pass these trials of old, you will have the strength to rise up against Sin, and defeat him, once and for all, and Save us from a dire fate."

Graham's Mind was fully blown, his thought raced all over the place out of fear and confusion from what was said. He looked at his friends, his dog, and then Twilight Sparkle. SOmehow, he felt a sense of recollection.

"Princesses..."

Yes, Graham...?"

"I'll do it. This may be alot to handle, but...With my friends here, I feel as though I have something to fight for, for the first time in my life. I have things I actually care about. And if this...this Sin...is going to ruin it, it has another thing coming!"

The others cheered as Twilight hugged him. He hugged back and then looked at the two Alicorns. They both smiled and then They stepped from their thrones. Celestia then moved the Thrones away, and unlocked a door with her horn, and the door opened to show complete darkness.

"This will be your test. You cannot bring anypony with you, for you alone must conquer everything there is inside. We all wish you the best of luck." Graham gulped and looked at Everyone.

"Come on, Sugarcube, Ya got this!" Applejack pipped up.

"You're gonna do great we all know you can do it!" Rainbow Dash stepped in.

"We'll all be waiting for you, cheering you on." Rarity Said. "Besides, you're going to be a hero in style!"

"You can beat anything they have thrown at ya!" Pinkie said while throwing punches in the air.

"Just...um...Be careful..." Fluttershy added.

"You're a big man, man up!" Josh yelled.

Gypsy only Barked and nuzzled him, he knew she wished him luck.

Graham looked at them all and smiled. "I'm not gonna fail! If it means that I can protect you...then I will do everything in my power to do so!" He said as he then looked down at Twilight and kneeled. "Twilight. I'm so happy that I found you, most of all. If we do have a Foal, I want a world we can raise together that is safe.

The others looked in confusion. Twilight blushed at him, and he at her as they kissed. Everyone sat there in awe at the two lovers. Graham then stood up and walked up the stairs, into the unknown...ready for anything to happen...

Celestia looked to the doorway as she spoke. "A Boy will descend, but... A Hero Must Rise..."

TO BE CONTINUED...