//------------------------------// // Seige of the Nobodies // Story: Keyblades in Equestria // by Zeryurijin //------------------------------// Outside the library, the small group stood there in silence. Not a word was spoken until Rainbow Dash started to shake her head,"That's. . .not possible. We defeated her. Celestia before that. Luna was freed from the dark affliction, there is no way Nightmare Moon could just come back like that!" The pegasus landed and shook Twilight with concern in the eyes,"Tell me that the Princess maybe bumped her head too hard and wasn't thinking clearly when she wrote that message!" Still in shock over this recent news, the unicorn could only hand the scroll over to her cyan friend while Applejack and Fluttershy did their best to console her, Twilight As I write this, time is growing short. After the seeing the events unfold in the sky over Ponyville the main doors to the palace were torn asunder. My faithful guards rushed to meet the oncoming assault. . .only to be overpowered by not only those shadow creatures. But by new strange ones. They over took half of them like a raging sea over sweeping a sand castle at the beach. And then they came for me. I. .. . I barely managed to escape. My condition is not good. I am currently trapped in the throne room with my sister whom, at my request was brought from her room here.. .and six guards. Even now the door shudder under some unknown force. . .and a presence I have not felt since. . . .since Luna's decent into that terrible form. Sister's mumbles have risen to shakey calls, mingled of fear and confusion. .. she keeps saying,'They are coming.' All the while a voice mocks and hounds us from the other side. Now I know its her. . .Nightmare Moon. Do not come to Canterlot..Do not attempt to rescue us. This power she wields.. its. . . evil. Princess Celestia The scroll fell from the stunned pony's eyes as Twilight's magic faded. Even as the others read the scroll, it was still hard to even imagine such a force returning. Mych and Zavier stood there, watching them shake their heads, soft whispers of "What do we do?" and comfort was what they could see. Mych opened his mouth to speak, but felt a hand on his arm, Zavier's. He looked to her as she shook her head softly,"Now is not the time to ask. We've got to help them." He nodded and approached the six,"How far is Canterlot from here?" Pinkie Pie blinked then started to nod,"Oh! Well its quite a long way from here. We usually take the train up to there. Its fun! Get to ride on the tracks, here the locomotive blow its little horn, toot! toot!" She paused as Rarity nudged her,"Pinkie Pie dear, I think this is not the time to remember fond memories of riding the train." She looked down,"Oh. . sorry Rarity..I know. . just trying to cheer poor Twilight up." "Thank you Pinkie Pie. I know your just trying to help." Twilight looked up with a sad smile and wiped a tear from her face. Zavier knelt before her as she looked up,"I take it. . this Celestia. . is real close to you. Like a mentor?" The pony nodded and Zavier understood. Mych was by her, a hand on his friend's shoulder,"Is there any faster method of getting to there?" Applejack spoke up,"Whoa nelly. Now hold on, Princess said not to come to Canterlot. An we all jes gonna go head and go there anyway?" Mych nodded along with Zavier, then the rest of the ponies. The pony just grinned and tugged her hat down a little,"Well shoot. .count me in." Twilight smiled and hugged all her friends,"Thank you. . every pony." Pinkie Pie bounced,"Aww c'mon Twilight.We're your friends." Fluttershy nodded,"That's right. And friends help each other." The hug was broken and Twilight started to pace,"Only other means is by hot air balloon for us that don't have wings. But it would still take Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash some time to. . drag us all to Canterlot. And we might be too late. My teleporting can only cover short distances as well. . ..dang it." She stomped her hoof on the dirt ground,"If only I practiced more." Rarity nudged her unicorn friend and smiled,"Now Twilight. We know how strong your magic is. But you can't rush things as you told me. It takes practice and concentration to know those spells by heart and then, focus on making their effect more powerful." Twilight nodded,"I know. . I just.. .feel so helpless right now." As Zavier rose to join Mych at her side, she noticed his was rubbing his chin. . . and contemplating,"I know that look. Your up to something." He hmmed? and looked to her quizzically,"There's wheels turning in your head. . .spill it." "Well. .. was thinking. Train takes too long. The hot air balloon they mentioned is just as time consuming as the first. All we have left is this teleporting spell." "Yeah. But Twilight said she is not strong enough to port us all there." The purple unicorn spoke,"That's right. . and I just can't teleport anywhere in the castle.. I have to know what the area is or risk getting trapped in a wall or find myself at the wrong area. I've got to know that place inside and out before I can do any of that." Mych rose a hand and said,"Ahh but your only thinking half the picture." "Huh?" He knelt before her,"You mentioned you and Celestia were close, that she was. . is a mentor to you. So.. .that could only mean you have spent time in her castle. And given the relationship you hold with your princess, it is suffice to say, you know the place inside and out." He tapped her forehead,"It's all there Twilight, you just need to focus on what is the safest area to teleport to." The pony stammered,"B. .but. . but even if I do know, I still am not strong enough for all of us." He jerked a thumb at himself,"Leave that to me." He opened his palm and closed his eyes in concentration. A second later, the Keyblade appeared with that same sound before and soon he was holding it before the pony,"The Keyblade is a mysterious weapon. It frees hearts and protects those who can not protect themselves. It's power can help you." Twilight looked stunned,"Me?. . I. . I can't carry that. Its. .too big and uneven. .I'd fall flat on my muzzle if I tried to drag it around." He just chuckled,"Zavier. Grab my shoulder. The rest of you, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and Rarity? Take hold of Zavier's arm." Spike started to panic,"W. .what about me?!" Mych looked to the baby dragon,"Sorry but. . where we are going its too dangerous. Your safer here watching after Fluttershy's friends." The dragon awwed and kicked the ground, bit put off that he was staying behind. Looking back to Twilight, he shifted the Keyblade so the hilt and handle was facing in her direction,"Place your horn against it, focus your teleportation spell. . .and think nothing but the safest area you know of that will bring us as close as possible to your princess." The pony nodded a little nervously as she looked at the weapon in hand. Then taking a deep breath, Twilight closed her eyes and cautiously, placed her horn on the handle. A warmth spread down her horn, filling her legs chest and lungs. She was amazed at this sensation. It was like. .dipping into a warm bath after a cold day and letting that pleasant heat seep into one's body. It felt strongest around her heart, the soft thump-thumping seemed to grow louder the longer it stay there, nestled in her chest. A calm feeling fell on Twilight and with only slight concentration,teleported herself, Mych, Zavier and all her friends to Canterlot. Leaving Spike standing there, jaw hanging open in awe as a bright light flickered around them and then. . . they were gone. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Canterlot. Home and residence to Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. Its inhabitants hailed of a high society class of ponies who were wealthy and status was every thing to them. The castle itself was a testament to their ruler's power and of her benevilence. At least, that's how it had looked before the army of Heartless had broken through beneath the dungeons and now laid siege on the castle itself and the surrounding town. With them were strange beings wrapped in white an silver, more bizarre then the Heartless. They bore an insignia that was different from the emblems, and these creatures moved with far more grace and deadly speed then their dark allies. In the main halls, whose walls and drapes hung in ruin, Nightmare Moon watched as one of this large silver beings, A Thorn Armor as her master called it, hammered away at the doors to the throne room. Where Celestia lay wounded with just half a dozen guards and that weak pony sister of hers, Luna. Capture this Princess Celestia. And your former hostess Luna. Their hearts are powerful. And will make a fine addition to the ones you have collected for me so far. . my faithful servant. While they will make powerful Nobodies to command as we see fit. Nightmare Moon recalled his orders and she paced with growing impatience,"How much longer? The main doors fell like weak tinder. Why are these doors still standing?" A small creature, a Dusk as her master called it, crept its way over and leaned up to buzz something in her ear,"Powerful enchantments? Bah! Bring in the Sorcerers! Celestia's pathetic magic is NOTHING compared to mine! Stand aside! I'll rip these doors apart myself if I have to!" The Thorn Armor paused and then with obedience, lumbered over to the side as the dark Alicorn approached,"Vengeance is mine dear Celestia! Twilight falls on Canterlot and with it your END!" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In the throne room, three of the six guards stood poised and raised as they felt the dark power start to gather on the other side. Near the seat at the foot of the steps, two more guards were propping up a Alicorn. She was taller then the rest of them. Her mane and tail were of soft pastel colors, that seem to sway and shift like a wind's breeze, even though there were no currents. She bore a tiara and small plate at her chest, wearing special shoes on all four hooves. Her cutie mark bore that of the sun which she controlled by day. Her eyes they held a kind gentleness that spoke of compassion and love. While at the same time commanding authority to those she ruled over just and fair. One look at this Alicorn and one would not need to show respect to her. . .it was given freely and without question. However, since that siege began, Celestia was not looking well. Her wings were tattered, the feathers torn and bore marks from those black creatures. Her immaculate coat was marred and stained with her enemies defeat, while bearing horrid claw markings. She was favoring her right leg from when those things came up from the ground and tried to trip her as she made her retreat into the throne room and sealed it. Even her manes color was more faded and growing pale as she sat there, breathing softly, "Your majesty. Please. . .you must consider fleeing. If you fall all of Equestria is lost." One guard begged her. Celestia looked down to her left where he was leaning against to hold her up and smiled,"Do not worry for me gentle soldier. Help shall arrive even when the darkest of night is at its peak." The other spoke,"B.. but my princess. . your letter. . .you told your student not to come." She smiled sadly and nodded,"That I did. But. . . if I know my number one student and how she thinks. . . I doubt she will take my words seriously." A soft whine drew their heads to where the last guard was watching over Luna. She was huddled in a ball, her wings trembling as she whispered,"Those eyes." The royal guard looked to his princess and shook his head,"She is getting worse.. .the closer Nightmare Moon is, the more she slips into delirium." Celestia was about to speak when a terrible explosion rocked the throne room. The doors were hurled down the hall, the two guards covered their princess while the other shielded Luna from the debris. The remains crashed on either side of them before crumbling into heaps. As the dust cleared eyes adjusted to a dark Alicorn making her way inside, flanked by those shadow creatures and the silver ones. She held a malicious gleam in those eyes with a smile to match,"Well, well. Hello Celestia. . .its so GOOD to see you again." Dark pools rushed from her shadow just as the last of the royal guards rose to protect their princess. Dark spidery claws rose from these pools, snatching the one closest by his throat and dragging him back under. He barely managed to choke out a cry and was lost. The other two rushed theirs only to have the same things rise up and grab them,"Princess. . ." one choked out,"Run!" Nightmare Moon just glared at him and then, without even a hint of care, threw his body out one of the stained glass windows. His cries softened the further he fell and then nothing. Celestia looked from the empty space where the window once was to see Nightmare Moon standing there, her last guard still in her grasp,"Faithful to the end, aren't they? I wonder what you'll right on his memorial. That he died valiantly defending his princess? That he served Canterlot well and shall be remembered for all time?" She cackled,"What loyal lap dogs they make." The last fell with a soft cry as he too was taken into the black pool, the look of fear and terror in those eyes was the last Celestia saw of him, before he was gone. "Your different Nightmare Moon. You were. . lenient back then. Now.. nothing but hatred and anger in your heart. Not even afraid to take another pony's life. You truly have become the monster I dreaded you to be." Celestia gasped in surprise as those black pools came for her, the Alicorn unable to stand as they grabbed her and pinned her down. She winced and grunted as their sharp claws dug into her legs, wings and body, the pain accompanying by a cold sensation seeped through her,"And you! The great Princess Celestia and her whimpering PUP of a Luna. . defeated! beaten! Canterlot is mine and with it you as my prisoners!" Struggling against the binds, Celestia only looked up,"If you are expecting me to grovel or beg for my life, you are wasting your time. You may as well deliver me and my sister to whom ever you are working for. You'll not get any pleasure from watching me bow to the likes of you." Luna shuddered and cringed as she heard Celestia cry out softly those binds tightening around her as they started to hoist her up in the air, wicked thorns spouting from those coils do dig into her body, intensifying the pain,"My master wanted you alive as Luna. I'll bring you alive yes. But not before Canterlot hears their great Princess scream in agony as Nightmare Moon exacts her revenge." A dark fiery ball formed in front of Nightmare Moon, its sickening dark aura grew stronger the greater it became. Hovering above her head, the dark Alicorn smiled,"I'm going to enjoy this sooooooooo much." she purred and then cast the projectile at Celestia. All she could do was watch. . .watch as this dark orb was hurled her way, Luna's screams of her name followed and her long life started to flash before her eyes. . Then. . something sliced the orb, the ruined halves missing Celestia by mere inches as they collided with the walls, breaking them apart as dark flames erupted from where they once were. Pale moon light seeped from the huge holes as Celestia gazed down at the strange being who intervened. In its hand, it held a weapon, the hum of its power starting to vibrate within her body, as the Alicorn realizes this was the person who fell from the sky. Nightmare Moon was taken back by this stranger who ruined her aim. Snarling in anger, she narrowed her eyes,"Who the hell are you?" Rising slowly, its weapon grasped tightly in its hand, eyes full of anger and fury met those of the dark Alicorn. A strong pressure started to build around it as the colors of its eyes changed from grey and dark blue to bright red and feral as the thing hissed in a chilling voice,"Every thing you will grow to fear. . . . . ."