Secrets of Golden Sovereignty
It seemed to take forever for the daylight hours to vanish and for the moon to rise into the midnight position. All that time everypony in the Canterlot Castle were busy doing anything that they could do to prepare to help Prince Fledge Dreamwings out. They'd even sent out letters out to all corners of Equestria to see who could help them best in increasing the power of faith in dreams. Spike was very busy sending the last of the letters to Crystal Empire, Cloudsdale, Manehatten, and last but not least Ponyville. He'd addressed the one to Ponyville to go to the Cutie Mark Crusaders to make sure they did whatever they could do to increase the power of belief. For all of them knew if they'd that much determination to achieve their dreams to earn their cutie marks, it meant they'd be the best suited to help the ponies of Ponyville to belief in dreams!
Taking a sip of some coco Spike quenched his dry throat. Using that much fire magic wasn't easy and he was very thirsty after sending out so many letters. So he just inhaled his tasty coco. He had a nice mustache when someone tapped him on the shoulder. The drink spewed out of both his mouth and nose. Coughing he tried to catch his breath. Coughing a lot he turned to see who it was, "Twilight? What's the matter with you? Sneaking up on a dragon? Don't you know you should never sneak up on a dragon?"
"Sorry, Spike, but this is important. Prince Fledge said his magic is strongest at midnight which is the peak of dreamtime. I just wanted to make sure all of the letters were sent. The rest of the Princesses and I have been busy doing all we can to have an adequate amount of magic to standby incase something happens. So is everything done?"
"Yeah, I just sent the last one to the Cutie Mark Crusaders back home. So the other locations should be getting their letters any minute now. Don't worry so much! You've done so many great things already. I'm sure it will be a piece of jewel cake to end this Plague of Disbelief and then Princey boy will be just fine again. So don't worry so much, Twi!"
"Spike! Don't take this matter so casually! This is a serious situation! The Golden Enchanted Sovereignty could DIE! Equestria could DIE! Prince Fledge could DIE! So don't take this matter so lightly! Do you understand?!"
"Yeah, I get it, Twi, sheesh! Don't need to fly off the handle! Come on! Let's get back to the others. It's a quarter to midnight. We should be with the others. I wonder if Rarity gonna be wearing that new lilac and lavender perfume?" he added in an afterthought as the pair walked down the corridor to join the others.
Twilight just shook her head and had to smile. Spike had been so in love with Rarity, ever since they'd arrived in Ponyville, though privately she felt while Rarity liked Spike, she'd probably never love him in the way that Spike wanted. Not to mention the fact he was a dragon and she was a unicorn pony. Still it was his dream and she hoped given the current crisis that he'd not give up the dream, at least not yet. Especially not yet!
First things first they'd to go to the Golden Enchanted Sovereignty and prevent it from becoming extinct. She was looking forward to the trip. She'd been dreaming about going to Prince Fledge's kingdom her whole life, from the time when she first heard the tale from her mother. Just hearing about the attractive, benevolent and majestic prince had given her such thrills she had longed to be there herself. She knew back then it had seemed silly to want to go to a fantasy realm knowing it was just make-believe. On the other hoof at this moment that she knew Fledge, was indeed a flesh and blood pony, all she could think of was one of her dreams was about to come true. She wondered if her friends were feeling the same rush of excitement and emotions. She'd hoped that her friends were just as excited as she was. Though she also tried to control her enthusiasm to remember that this was a serious mission and not just for fun. Still she couldn't help it as she skipped giddy down the hall.
Everypony was already to make this trip when they came to the throne room, everyone else did seem to be at least excited about going. At the same time it seemed that each of them, even Pinkie Pie knew that this was still a serious matter. That was a bit of a shock in view of the fact that Pinkie Pie rarely seem to take anything super serious. Therefore if she wasn't acting happy-go-lucky and talking a mile a minute then it was undoubtedly conformation that this was a serious crisis. It was a bit scary to be honest. Still quickly putting her qualms aside, Twilight crossed the threshold into the majestic room and took a bit gulp of air. She then looked right into those amorous copper eyes of the Prince, for a moment it seemed that he was teetering on the edge with those eyes, as hoping they could convey some unspoken words. Though she longed to hear what those beautiful eyes were trying to say, it seemed to quickly dissolve from his face. He turned away from her and tossed back his mane dramatically and she frowned. She knew this wasn't the time or place to talk about feelings that may or may not be there. She had to keep focus on her mission and not think about things that weren't important. So she tried to force her face into an unexpressive face.
"It is nearly time, my darling friends. In next to no time the beautiful moon will be in the midnight alignment and I can open a portal back home! I do want to prepare you for what you're about to encounter. The Golden Enchanted Sovereignty is beautiful; nevertheless you have got to bear in mind that much has been burned away by the Plague of Disbelief. So just remember be prepared. There is more to my kingdom then it first appears and you'll be in for many surprises and shocks. So you've been forewarned."
"Don't worry about us, Fledge! We've seen and done virtually everything under the sun! I'm sure we won't be shocked! We can handle, can't we girls?" Rainbow Dash asked as she dismissed Prince Fledge's warning.
"Yes, Prince Fledge, we've done many wonderful things, all the same we appreciate the warning. Ready, girls?" Fluttershy inquired kindly as they all gotten in a tight knit circle. Everypony nodded and smiled. They're more then ready to face the new dangers threatening the Land of Dreams. They also knew that this was possibly gonna be the biggest adventure they'd ever undertaken in their lives.
The light of the full moon illuminated the throne room beautifully. An ancient wordless song began to resonate throughout the castle. It stole every pony's breath, and all of them not only heard the song, but they felt it enter their hearts and souls, filling them up with its magical energy. It was even more powerful then the Elements of Harmony! This was more powerful then all the magic of all four princesses combined! This was an enchantment beyond all comprehension. It was so overwhelming! Prince Fledge they felt did like things to be a bit dramatic from all of the displays he'd done. The silver light struck the tip of his golden horn and when it did that a magical gong sound was heard and a blinding light was emitted from his horn. A wave of golden energy pulsated throughout the room and all of sudden a large archway was created from the magical light.
"Well, that ladies, is the portal back home. Come! We don't have much time! I can't keep it open forever! So we must move quickly. Princesses? Please do all that you can to spread the power of dreams in Equestria for me? Twilight? You and your friends and I better get moving! We shall return hopefully! Come!"
"See you later, Princess Celestia. I promise we shall return!" Twilight told her mentor who only smiled at her.
"Don't worry, Twilight, I'm sure you'll make it back safe and sound. Don't be concerned, my Prince. We shall do all in our power to be of assistance you from Equestria. You have my word."
"Thank you, my Princess. Come along now! Before the portal closes, come on!" he commanded as the Mane Six and Spike dashed swiftly into the portal thus crossing the threshold of Equestria to the Golden Enchanted Sovereignty. As the last bit of Spike's tail entered the portal it closed leaving the throne room feeling very empty indeed. The three remaining princess looked around in silence and wonder.
"You're positive that they'll be alright, sister? This could be more dangerous then anything they've ever faced before. I won't deny the fact that Twilight and her friends haven't proven their worth many times over and have great potential. Still this is a very serious matter and are you sure that they can rise to meet this challenge?"
"I'm sure as I can be, Luna. I've watched Twilight from the beginning and I feel strongly she can do just about anything. With her friends by her side she has great potential. I think there is only one question remaining."
"What's that?" asked Princess Cadence in a bit of bafflement
"The question is my darling friend is this. That is if Twilight in addition to her friends has enough strength within both their hearts as well as dreams to aid in the coming battle. I think this along with both Twilight and Fledge admitting their true feelings to each other will determine much for this particular fight. Come, we must go do our part to aid them in their quest."
Traveling at the speed of light the Mane Six, Spike and Fledge journeyed from beginning to end of the passageway from Equestria to the Golden Enchanted Sovereignty. It caused them all to feel sick to their stomachs and also blinded them for awhile. All of sudden they all felt a sudden lurch and stopped. Dizzy as if they'd been spun around a thousand times it took them a few moments to regain their heads.
"Ladies? I'd like to welcome you to my kingdom," Prince Fledge said as they felt a gentle breeze grace their muzzles. Opening their eyes they all gasped and were struck dumb by the view. Turning around them it was more then they'd ever dreamed, even from hearing the Ponytale story. The landscape was more then all they'd ever hoped for. It was beyond doubt magnificence beyond measure, and it was so gorgeous it stole your breath away. The grasses was greener then even the greenest grass back home, the skies above them were, a perpetually dancing multihued of each known and unknown color, with shooting stars zinging throughout the heavens. The Crystal Forest dazzled them. It was more then they'd ever hoped for that much was for sure. All of them were so entranced by what they saw before them they didn't realize at first that something was a bit wrong. It was Twilight who realized it first. Turning to face the Prince who seemed very happy to be home, she spoke.
"Um, Prince Fledge?"
"Yes, Twilight? What's the matter?"
"Um I was just wondering why we're seeing everything from above the ground?! I mean not all of us can fly but we're all above the ground!"
It was then the rest of the group realized that they're indeed floating about the magenta and lavender clouds! And Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy and Twilight weren't even moving their wings! The others were petrified! They're so far above the ground and they couldn't figure out why they hadn't plummeted like a lead balloon and splat on the ground!
"Oh my Celestia! We must be full of helium! No wonder we can take to the air! We must have inhaled a tank full of balloon gas!" squealed Pinkie Pie as she started to do midair summersaults.
"Somehow, Pinkie Pie, I don't think that the answer, I reckon that magic is a hoof!" Applejack said sensibly as she clamped down on her hat, not wanting to loose it.
"I believe you're most unquestionably correct, my dear friend. I feel the magic of a horn around me," Rarity commented as she glanced around. And sure enough as they all took a moment to look around they then realize that a golden glittery aura was surrounding all of them.
"I know some of you can fly but trust me this is much quicker and safer. Seeing how my castle is higher then you image in the heavens. It's that distance speck over there. So follow me. Just don't think you're gonna fall, or the magic won't work. So come on. Time to fly home," he instructed kindly as they flew through air like a glorious comet to reach the tiny golden speck of light. Almost immediately they landed on a magnificent golden veranda with the loveliest huge flowers interwoven all over the place.
"Wow! Even the palace in Canterlot isn't as stunning as this! I mean this is gorgeous!" Rarity exclaimed excitedly as she inhaled the sweet aroma of the rainbow colored roses around them.
"This place is so calming and soothing; you'd never feel any worry just from standing gazing at the magnificent view. I've never felt calmer being in the sky. I may be a Pegasus but I do prefer the ground where I can do my special talent of soothing animals!" Fluttershy said in a soft dreamy type of voice as she gazed at a beautiful butterfly nearby.
"I want to see that golden apple orchard you told me about. I can smell those apples and I'm just itching to buck them off the trees!"
"Who cares about apples at a time like this? Let's play some games! I mean we've got a lot of room to play some great party games! Like "Pin the Wings on the Princess!" This place looks super fun, fun, fun!"
"You're right, Pinkie, this place is beyond AWESOME! It's even better then awesome! It does seem so super cool plus fun that we should just kick back and relax, and have a winging good time!"
"I've never seen a more perfect place for such royal attire! The golden silk fabric and jewels here are spinning like a whirlwind in my mind for the perfect fashion line! Oh think of the outfits and jewelry one could produce from such a stunning land!"
"I'm hungry! Maybe you can let me have just one jewel to eat?"
"Spike! You can't eat Prince Fledge's home! How tactless are you?!" scolded Twilight as she landed finally on the balcony. She glared at her assistant who looked slightly ashamed of himself, yet it was still easy to tell, he wanted to eat the huge pink diamond, affixed to the top of the arched golden and crystal doors.
"We can worry about all that later, my lovely ladies. I think it would be best for now if you all followed me. I've got a great deal to tell you, so you can get an idea about what we're truly dealing with. Along with how serious the situation is. Hurry it's not safe to be outside right now. We must hurry before she comes back. I rather not see any of you hurt by her. So come inside! Hurry!"
"Now just a minute, partner. Why are you so twitchy? You did an awful lot get us here. Now what in tarnation is going on that you want us inside now? And who this 'she' you're referring too?" Applejack inquired sharply to the Prince who kept glancing out on the horizon.
"I'll explain as soon as we're all inside. Now hurry!"
"We ain't going inside till you tell us what's got you so upset!" Rainbow Dash protested stubbornly.
"Um, guys? I think you need to look to your left a bit and I think you'll see what's got him in such a testy mood. Look!" stammered Spike as he was on the railing of the golden balcony. The girls all turned and saw something that seemed to strike them dumb and chill there hearts.
To the left of them the Great Crystal Forest ended and then what they saw was something they couldn't believe. It was like eternal darkness had been cast across all the land for as far they could see something was extraordinarily in the wrong! It was as if a great forest fire had burned everything to the ground; there wasn't anything left, but ashes, cinders and cobwebs! The whole forest looked lifeless in addition to decaying. It was as ugly as the rest was beautiful. This must have been caused by Plague of Disbelief, and now they'd saw just how lethal this Plague was! None of the ponies could say or do anything as they just stood there in stunned silence. Maybe it was because she held the Element of Magic within herself, but Twilight couldn't seem to shake the feeling, that there was more to this Plague then just ponies giving up on their dreams, she'd felt a strong magical energy like a black heart and soul was casting its evil everywhere.
"Hurry! Please! Let's get inside where it's safe! I cannot guarantee your protection on the outside of my palace, but we'd be much safer inside. Hurry! She's coming!" Prince Fledge pleaded with the girls and Spike. Heeding his words they all raced inside. Everyone crossed the threshold, however before Twilight could set one hoof into the palace she was blasted to the ground about twenty feet away.
"Twilight!" everyone cried and tried to rush to her aid, however Fledge used his magic to erect an enchanted barrier between them and the entrance. He raced rapidly over to the unconscious form of Twilight who had a bad bruise on her forehead. He also saw a thin trickle of blood oozing down her highlights. He quickly heaved her onto his back with a bit of help from his magic and raced back to the safety of the palace, but not before the rest of the ponies and Spike saw a flash of black, silver and white shoot past like a comet. They also took notice of a sinister coldhearted laugh as whatever it was zoomed past and headed back to the dead forest.
"Twilight! Is she gonna be alright?!" Everypony and Spike all exclaimed sharply all talking at the same time. All of them were bumping and kicking trying to get a closer look at their friend. She still hadn't regained conscious yet. Still they rushed her quickly into the flouting palace. No-pony was taking in the sights now, and so they hardly noticed all the magical creatures, that were running amok in the palace around them. They in next to no time came to a room that was very unusual. Unlike the rest of the palace that'd golden tiles lining the floor, this room had a carpet of fresh spring grass, in addition to a small waterfall with weird and wonderful crystals around them. In the center of the room was a large stone mound with a ring of strange flower around it.
That however wasn't what stunned the ponies and dragon the most. It was the creature standing behind it. This creature wasn't a pony, it had the body of a pony, although where the neck should've been was a torso, of those strange two legged creatures that Twilight, had encounter when she followed Sunset Shimmer into the other world. Yet despite the fact that the top was more or less human, there was one other thing that made this creature extraordinary, and that was the giant angelic wings on its back. So they looked at the snow white creature with the long flowing silvery hair and lilac eyes. The creature's jewelry and flower headdress made it seem trusting but they still didn't know what to make of this thing.
Fledge bowed at the strange being and the creature bowed back. Then it spoke in a soft musical motherly tone of voice. "My Prince, I'm so thankful for your safe return to the Sovereignty. What can I do for you?"
"I'm in desperate need of your healing powers, Helena. This is my new friend Princess Twilight Sparkle. Those standing behind me are her friends. They've come to aid us against the Plague and our other enemies. So can you restore her to health?"
The creature named Helena looked at Twilight's comatose form as he laid her on the stone mound. Helena waved her right hand over the lavender princess body as a lilac aura of magic glowed brightly from it. She was humming a song that none of the ponies understood, yet they remained spellbound as Helena continued to hum. Opening a purple pouch she sprinkled water, herbs and flower petals over Twilight's body and then her wings started to tremble and glow. Her eyes lost their pupils as they glowed with a bright light and then everything stopped. When they could see again they saw Twilight was healed!
"She'll be alright now, my Prince. Still she is incredibly weak and needs to rest. Princess Jadis's magic can be fatal, you know. This one is lucky indeed; it could've been much, much worse. So be thankful that Princess Jadis aim was off tonight."
"Thank you, Helena. I'm very thankful to have you for a faith healer."
"It's a privilege and honor to serve you, Prince Fledge. I shall do it for the rest of my life to serve you as I've served others before you. Now you ponies?"
"Us? What do you want with us, Lady?" inquired Rainbow Dash in a slightly rude tone. She was eyeing the faith healer intensely. She seemed very distrustful of this creature. Though the other shared some of her concerns they did admit she had healed Twilight. Still all of them looked at her concerningly.
Helena didn't seem to be phased by it. She merely looked at each of them and said kindly. "You all need to rest. There're accommodations already for guests of the Prince's, though I must admit it's been a very long time since we've had guests. Don't worry about your Princess. She'll be fine in the morning. It's an overnight healing spell. You must rest if you're to help us save our world from becoming both conquered and extinct. We need your help more then you'll ever realize right now."
"We understand that we're need just fine, miss. I reckon though we want a bit more information before we go to sleep. So for starters I won't sleep till I know what the heck you are! So tell us please what the heck are you?"
"Not that we're trying to be rude, madam. It's just been a long couple of days and we fully appreciate what you've done for Twilight, still we'd love to know what you are," Fluttershy injected politely with a quick glance at the rest of the gang who all nodded in agreement to quell their curiosity and remember their manners.
"If you really must know what I am before you slumber I guess I can tell you, if it is truly the only way you can rest. It's not easy to explain much of all the citizens within the Golden Enchanted Sovereignty. I know you've heard a fairytale version of our home, so you must already know scores of the creatures who live here are magical breeds, such as fairies, naiads, nymphs, dryads to name a few. There are countless other creatures of both natural and supernatural, but I'm very unique, seeing how I'm the only one of my kind in this magical kingdom. Despite the fact that my title is faith healer I'm much more then that. I'm half angel, and half centaur. My father was a gifted centaur named Anselm. He understood the stars and other mythical signs of the universe and like many of his kind were highly skilled with a bow. My mother on the other hand Morning Star was an angel, a protector and servant of the human's great spiritual leader. So yes I'm unique and special. I've been here for many years and I'll stay here to aid all who come to here. Now if you kindly go to your rooms to sleep, we can all start afresh tomorrow morning."
Still a bit thunderstruck and puzzled the ponies complied and followed an attractive nymph to their chambers. Each and every one of their minds still swimming with numerous questions and they didn't have the answers to their questions yet. Nevertheless every single one of them felt extremely exhausted, and knew they did need some sleep. Twilight still wasn't awake from her attack and Fledge just used his magic to conjure up a bed of flowers. He stroked her mane and settle down next to her to sleep.
Daybreak came more rapidly then they'd have liked nonetheless all of them gathered in the great hall for a spot of breakfast. It was the most delicious food they'd ever seen and it seemed to be just as tasty as it looked. Pinkie Pie was already on third helpings while the other ponies were busy just trying to finish their first course. No-pony not even Rarity was minding their manners. They just ate like a bunch of little piggy. This was slightly embarrassing but Fledge didn't mind. He was escorting Twilight into the hall for breakfast. Helena's magic had cured her of her injuries and she was rather touched that Fledge had spent the whole night by her side.
"Twilight!" all of them cried elatedly seeing her looking in good health. Everyone was hugging and kissing her. Even Spike was dancing happily to see her able-bodied for a second time. He was so happy to see her that he actually shooting off his magical fire in a glorious display of magic.
"Thank you all for of your concern, friendship and love. It really helped me heal even more then Helena's powers. So thanks. Now I think it's time we got the whole story of what really going on here. Fledge? You said there is more to this place and your story then we know. So, please tell us the rest of the story."
"I think its best I start from the beginning. In that case please follow me. There is a room I've not been in for a very, very long time. I've been avoiding this room, yet I still should've gone there a long time before now. C'mon." he ushered all of them to a huge tapestry which had a handsome Alicorn woven into it. He flicked it aside revealing a golden door. He opened the entrance with his magic and it lead to a winding staircase.
"You sure this is a safe passageway, Prince Fledge? It looks a bit um…unstable?" inquired Rarity as she shivered at the sight of so much dust.
"Rarity! This no time to be worried about getting dirty! So haul that diamond behind of yours down those stairs!" Applejack told her sternly as she gave her a friendly shove.
"Now, let's not fight amongst ourselves girls. We must stick together," Fluttershy started to say before Pinkie Pie interrupted.
"Yeah guys! We have to stick together like glue or is it gum? Either way let's get going! Though I've got to admit it is a bit spooky down here."
"You guys are being a bunch of wimps! Come on! We've been through worse then a creepy dusty stairwell. So come on!" urged Rainbow Dash.
They eventually came to a chamber light by glowing torches and it had a golden fountain in the center with magically changing colored water. But it was what was above the fountain that was the most striking. It was a mural a stunningly beautiful painting that took up the whole wall. It seemed to be a family of ponies cuddling so close together. One was a gorgeous snow white Alicorn stallion, with a sky blue mane and tail, with copper eyes and a golden horn, his wings were huge and whiter then the white snow. He was so handsome. Next to him was a beautiful earth mare that coloring was exactly like Fledge's. With the exception of her eyes weren't copper, they're golden. They looked blissfully in love and neither of them like Fledge had a cutie mark. It took a moment before they noticed that a small colt was between them. It took a few more moments for them to realize that the small colt had to be Prince Fledge Dreamwings himself! It looked very strange to them, to see him as a child, when they'd gotten use to the idea of as this young immortal prince. They couldn't picture him as a child, and they still hadn't realized who the other two ponies in the mural were.
"Fledge?"
"Yes, Applejack? I take it you're reckoning to know who those two are. Plus I'm sure you, Rainbow Dash are about to say the word "awesome" once you find out who they're. Additionally yes, Rarity they're wonderfully beautiful. Fluttershy I know you're about to say they look both kind and sweet which they're. And no, Pinkie Pie this ain't the time for laughter and fun, though I do miss having that with the both of them. Spike? Do you have any questions that I haven't already answered? And no you may not devour the gems around the edge of the mural!"
"Whoa! You just managed to beat us each to our questions, Fledge. You must really have learned a lot about us in such a short time, if you can accurately predict what were gonna say and our personal characteristics. So please enlighten us on who those two are," Twilight inquired kindly. She seemed to have recovered from her injuries and was once again eager for knowledge.
"They're my family, my parents, King Helia and Queen Strawberry. They're the former rulers of my kingdom and they were in life extremely loving parents as well."
"PARENTS?!"
"Excuse me for saying this in a rather rude way, but from all I've read about you in the "Ponytales", and what all these ladies have told me, is the fact that you don't have parents in your legend! I read the story from Twilight's book, and other then the unknown ending which has eluded many for eons; it never once mentions you having parents! So spill your guts and tell us what the heck is going on!" Spike requested in an extremely offensive tone, though no-pony decided to scold him for being that rude. Everypony was just totally flabbergasted by this turn of events. Apparently there was much that they didn't know about their new friend.
"Everyone needs a mom and a dad to be born. You also are all on familiar terms with that stories over time get embellished and exaggerated to the point many key elements are missing from it. Yet there always remain a few seeds of truth. I did have parents who have been dead for several centuries. I barely remember my parents' voices; nevertheless I still can remember their love for me. Furthermore, I can fully remember in great detail, how they died to protect me and try and protect our world. It's a bit of a sad story actually. One I've never really talked about before. At least to an outsider of my realm."
Fluttershy step forward at this time and stroked his bronze mane gently and hugged him. "Don't feel sad, my friend, tell us what happened. It might make you feel better. It always helps to have a friend to confined in. We're here to help so please sing us a story about once upon a time," she encouraged him gently while everyone else nodded in agreement.
"Thank you, Fluttershy, but I'll do one better. Instead of just telling you I'll show you," he replied softly and everypony glanced at each other, not completely understanding what he meant by that.
His golden horn glowed brightly and almost immediately the room vanished. When the light had died away they found themselves in a magnificent field. It was leading to a nearby crystal glen and in front of them were Helia and Strawberry. Helia was obviously an Alicorn and Strawberry was a normal mare. Helia had a long stem red rose in his mouth and his copper eyes glistened in the dying sunlight. Strawberry batted her long eyelashes at him and seemed totally charmed by the handsome stallion in front of her. Not that one could blame her, seeing how Helia was just as irresistible as his son Fledge was! You'd have to be nuts not to fall in love with either of them!
The Mane Six almost immediately realized they're merely phantoms in a memory, a dream of a long-ago memory at that. Not wanting to ruin whatever he was trying show them they remained silent and just watched. They watched with great interest as the pair courted one another, and then it sped up some. They saw a beautiful wedding and eleven months later after the wedding was Fledge's birth.
"We lived very uncomplicated lives during my father's reign as leader of my realm. They loved each other and me so much. I wouldn't be who I am without their love and guidance. However there were terrible things upon the horizon to come. The darkness that is disbelief was spreading. I didn't understand at the time, but it was being caused by the evil King Morpheus and Queen Belladonna, and their spoiled narcissistic bitchy daughter Princess Jadis. They did everything in their power to eclipse the power of dreams and my father Golden Crystal Horn! A terrible war broke out. Many lives where lost in that war and so was much of our kingdom was destroyed as well. Furthermore the more ponies gave up on their dreams the stronger the Black Crystal of Nightmares grew in power. Finally one last battle broke out inside these castle very walls. There was a lot of blood and many horrors that I've never been able to forgot, not that I would want to forget them. My father told me and my mother to run for it as King Morpheus and his Queen Belladonna entered to finish us all off. My father managed to slew the evil king and my mom managed to get me to safety before she died. Both my parents died in that final battle so long ago. They died protecting me. They did mange to take King Morpheus down and beat the Queen and her daughter back to their territory. Yet the damage was done. My parents died to save me and our land. When my father passed the Golden Crystal to me and thus I became known as "The Golden Horned Alicorn." The rest of my story then became a ponytale. I've spent all that time since my parents' death trying my best to beat the Plague of Disbelief which is Queen Belladonna and Princess Jadis way of still trying to conquer my world. If they fully eclipsed the power of dreams then all is lost in this world and then in your world of Equestria!" he finished as he pulled them out of his memories.
The Mane Six were all stunned and shaken by what they'd just witness and now had a better understanding of just how bad this crisis was. They knew it would take more then the magic of friendship to save the Prince's homeland and their own homeland from dying if they couldn't stop this Nightmare Queen and her daughter.
"It was Princess Jadis who attacked me, wasn't it, Fledge? Wasn't it?" inquired Twilight shakily to which he nodded. He looked very sad and angry because of this attack.
"Despite being my sworn enemy she is convinced if she can conquer my land that I'll take her as my bride and rule all worlds with her. I've got no love for her and though I hate what she and her family have done to me, I don't wish anyone dead. So please be ready and take caution. Jadis and her mom are deadly and we must stop them and somehow reignited the passion of dreams if we are to defeat them once and for all!"
"You've got us, Fledge. We ain't gonna go nowhere! We'll help you! In the name of magic of friendship and all of Equestria we promise we'll do everything in our power to help you win this battle! Isn't' that right, girls?"
"Yes, Twilight! We promise to save your world and the power of dreams! We promise!" the rest of them replied at the same time.
With a smile the prince knew that while he still hadn't found his 'maiden' yet he did have a powerful magic on his side which he hoped would be enough to save all that he loved and more.