Chapter 9

Secrets are revealed

As Shadow entered the castle, he was amazed on how majestic it was. He followed Celestia down a hall to a huge library. He then saw Celestia use her magic to pull out a scroll.

"This here is a list of many Great Prophecies that have yet to come, Shadow" Celestia said giving Shadow the scroll.

Shadow unrolled it and started to read one of the Prophecies, "Life shall fall. Deserts shall rise. This is the sign that the two worlds will be rejoined once again." Shadow then read the signature below it, "Gramzon Dragon. Is this how you knew about him, your highness?"

Celestia nodded, "Yes, when this scroll came into my possession, I received a vision of what will happen, and what I must do, as well as my sister. That crystal originated from him, it's a fragment of his power"

Shadow saw a green crystal that was attached to the scroll, when he touched it his hand jerked back, "I never felt such an immense amount of power, even so pure such as this, it's as if no darkness lies within his heart." Shadow said as he handed the scroll back to Celestia.

"Yes and this worries me," Celestia said as she took the scroll.

"Why?" Shadow asked.

"Because, whatever evil the prophecy talks about wants to destroy all good in this world. Including this crystal." Celestia said.

"That might be a problem." Shadow said. He then remembered something, "I'll be right back he said as he rushed out of the room at an amazing speed.

He ran through the Everfree forest and stopped at his old orphanage nothing seemed to change about it. He then saw an older pony watching over the young ones. When he saw the cutie mark he knew who it was.

"George!" Shadow exclaimed.

The old pony looked up and saw Shadow. "Shadow? Is that you?" George asked.

"Yes, what happened? Why are you running this place?" Shadow asked.

"Well, nopony wanted to adopt me, so Mrs. Green decided to teach me. After a while, I became the new head of the orphanage.

"That's wonderful, you'll always feel at home." Shadow said with a smile.

"What happened?" George asked, "You disappeared for 50 years, after I was told what happened I always prayed that someone would keep you safe."

"All I know is that a sleep fairy put me to sleep and that is all I can remember." Shadow answered, "Well I have to get going now.

"Yeah, me too," George said with a smile.

As they said their goodbyes shadow left and headed into the Everfree forest. As he walked along he looked up in the sky and saw smoke. Knowing something wasn't right he rushed forward until he came across a familiar village. It took his breath away. The entire village was in shambles the once peaceful village was now in ruins. Soot covered most of the buildings and none of them was livable any more. He ran toward the blacksmith shop and frantically looked around. He saw a glint of light and ran toward it. When he picked it up he instantly knew what it was. A fragment of a metallic purple sword.

"It's the very sword that I crafted for that swordsmith." Shadow said quietly to himself.

"S-s-s-shadow? Is that you?" a voice called out.

"Swordsmith!" Shadow yelled as he ran toward the voice.

Shadow moved the heavy rafter and found the swordsmith. He was injured badly, Shadow saw in his hand a broken sword.

"Who did this to you?" Shadow asked as he carefully picked up the swordsmith.

"My name… I found it out… its Isen." The swordsmith wheezed out.

"Okay Isen, who did this to you? Where is everypony?" Shadow asked.

"Gone, they're gone, all gone. He came out of nowhere, his power is immense. He killed them all. I-I-I-I tried to stop him but I couldn't" Isen said shakily.

"Please Isen, tell me" Shadow asked as he laid Isen down on the bed.

"He called himself… Black Miasma." Isen said as he passed out.

"Seems that I have failed to kill this one, such a shame you can't defeat Me.," said a voice from behind.

Shadow spun around and saw a large figure behind him. The figure emitted pure blackness. Shadow could easily tell that he was a dragon. His eyes burned a deep red.

"Black Miasma." Shadow growled said as his armor appeared on Isen.

"Well, well, well, if it isn't Black Shadow" Black Miasma chuckled.

"You will not harm him" Shadow said as he drew Blackest Night out.

I suppose I could when I kill you" Black Miasma said with an evil laugh.

"We can stop you, Black Miasma." A voice from behind him yelled.

Black miasma turned and smiled, "Well, if it isn't Princess Celestia and her sister Luna. How was the moon? I hear it's charming around this time of year."

"I was finally freed from your darkness, and I think we can defeat you" Luna said as she glared at Black Miasma.

Then, Fluttershy, Apple Jack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Twilight along with Spike, appeared behind the two Princesses.

"GET OUT OF HERE!" Shadow yelled, "DO YOU EVEN SENSE HIS POWER?"

"He will be no match for the Elements of Harmony and our magic combined Shadow" Celestia said as the Mane six stepped forward.

"FOOLS!" Black Miasma yelled as his Black Aura engulfed them.

"Why can't we move?" Luna asked.

"His magic is too strong for you" Shadow answered.

Black Miasma used his Evil to attack Shadow. He jumped out of the way, but realized it was a trick to get Isen.

"Damn it" Shadow cursed, "It was all a trick"

"Of Course it was a trick," Black Miasma said as Isen's throat was in his claws. He then pulled out a dagger and stabbed him in the ribs.

"NO!" Shadow yelled as Black Miasma tossed Isen aside and licked the blade.

Shadow growled and tossed his sword aside breaking it in half. Shadow felt his body changing. The princesses, the main six and spike all gasped at what happened next. Shadow grew another foot. His teeth, spines and claws grew larger and sharper. His entire body became enveloped in shadows. His shirt shredded at his size. His eyes then shot open. They were black with a yellow iris and his pupil showed up more. It was diamond shaped and had a glint of red in it. Shadow cracked his neck.

"Now we get to the fun part," Shadow said in a darker voice.

"It can't be" Black Miasma said as he took a step back.

"What, are you afraid of him?" Rainbow Dashed asked.

"Insolent creature! Do you not sense his energy?" Black Miasma roared.

Shadow rushed forward with such speed he was in front of Black Miasma in a blink of an eye. He smiled as he did an uppercut and sent Black Miasma flying releasing everyone. Shadow jumped up in the air and then punched Black Miasma with all his strength.

"GO… back… HOME!" he yelled as Black miasma Vanished into the ground.

Shadow landed back on the ground and looked at the others. He then held his head in pain.

"Argh! What is happening? " Shadow growled.

After a few moments Shadow shrank back to normal size. He then stood up straight and then chanted a spell that sent everyone back at Celestia and Luna's castle along with his and Isen's sword fragments.

"Not bad for a half breed." Shadow smiled weakly before passing out.


Author: Well, I think that's a good chapter.

(Knock knock)

Door opens and a ton of confetti explodes into the room and the door slammed shut.

Author: I still want to know how she keeps it all in there.