//------------------------------// // A Day to Forget // Story: A Shady Lie // by LuckyBass13 //------------------------------// A Shady Lie A Day to Forget Judgment day has arrived, the day when Celestia's troops and Luna's Troops gather together with one goal in mind. To prevent a war from happening. The mission was decided to be a stealth mission but if something goes wrong Shady and the others have learned a flare spell to alert the standby troops to attack at will. Celestia decided to exclude the mane six from this mission for she wouldn't want any of them to be hurt. Although they insisted on coming along they understand why the princess suggested they stay. There they are the troops are at the front gates ready for battle as Celestia began to speak. "Everypony, today is the day we prevent a war over Equestria! We have lived many years of peace and serenity and we wish for more to come! Shady Eclipse, the pony who escaped to warn us about this new war, is ready to end this sleeping war from ever starting it! Before we venture to this mission, Shady has a few words to say!" Shady stood at the podium ready to speak. "Mares and Stallions, I like to thank you on giving me a chance to fight for a good cause. When I was still in that castle I was unaware that this thing was in the mist to happen. But thanks to Princess Luna for showing me who I really am, I escaped with my life on the line with the information needed to end such a horrid thing. I also would thank...my friends, you gales were there for me when I was on the run. Twilight, Rainbow, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and especially you Fluttershy. I will make sure this mission will be a success and Mark Shooter Will Pay for his crimes! HIS TIME HAS COME TO FACE THE MUSIC!!!" The crowd of troops and ponies cheered at Shady's speech. As they began to march out Shady was stopped by a voice. "Shady!" Shady turned to see Fluttershy coming towards him. "Fluttershy! What are you doing here?" "I just want to wish you luck, and please be safe." "Don't worry, if all goes well you'll see me again." Shady turned and was about to walkaway. "Shady.." "Yes?" Shady turned to be surprised by Fluttershy's kiss followed by a hug, Shady accepted as Fluttershy whispered. "Promise me when its over, come home." "I Promise." With all said Shady made his way with the troops as he sees Fluttershy slowly moving away until he can no longer see her. Hours has passed as the sun was still up but slowly the blue skies started to become slightly yellow as the troops camped just a mile away from Mark's castle. Shady reading himself with armor that would prove useful for mobile combat, as he ready himself Celestia came over to him. "That was a meaningful speech Shady. Are you sure you ready?" "Thank you Celestia and yes i'm ready for this." Celestia turned only to be stopped by Shady question. "Celestia, can I ask you something?" "Of course Shady, what's on you mind?" "...I'm not sure why but, I have this feeling that kinda gives me some warmth but at the same time i feel happy. What does it mean?" "Oh Shady, don't tell me that your in love are you?" "Love...LOVE? That's what it is?! Wow." Shady said with a surprised tone. "Tell me something Shady, Did you start feeling these thing while with Fluttershy? "Ye...Yes, wait am am I in love with Fluttershy?" "It seems that way Shady, It also seems that She shows concern for you. Anything happened?" "She came up to me before I went out with you all to find that she kissed me and I promised to return home. I think I know what to do after this is all done." "And what is that Shady?" "I'm going home..." After a few more hours it become the time to send in the stealth troops along with Shady to infiltrate the Castle and taking it out from the inside. Shady and 5 other troops, 2 Pegasi and 3 Unicorns, advanced into the castle preparing to cripple them. Shady told beforehand to his troops the number of blind spots in the guards patrolling area. Everypony entered the area, 2 of the troops took out some guards and where near the gates ready to take it down, another 2 troops were taking out the guards on the upper levels carefully not letting the others find out, the last group was Shady and a Unicorn troop were inside carefully surveying the area looking for the throne room to finally take Mark in. They made it into the throne room and bared the doors to prevent any guards from interrupting as Shady approached the throne to see Mark sitting on this only throne. "Well Well Well, I'm surprised you came back Shady, I was hoping to see some lively action from the Princesses." "You'll get your "lively" action when I turn you in!" Shady says as his horn began to glow as the light extended forming into a saber sword. "You dug your own grave for letting me live, now let's bury you in it." Shady began to charge as Mark began shooting multiple arrows at Shady, he evades the arrows while jumping into the air for a slash attack. Mark jumped away as Shady sliced the throne into to pieces as he sees Mark Shooting more arrows. Shady begins deflecting them as he starts stepping back due to the power of the arrows, Shady then conjures twin shields on his forelegs and blocks the arrows with ease. Mark sees this and shoots an arrow that ricochets off a pillar and hits Shady's left hind leg. Shady then jumped into the are and spread his wings and unleashes swords slashes projecting from his horn which hits Marks armor. Mark shows signs of flinch but still stands, Shady continued the barrage of attacks as Mark jumped away and channels his energy into the arrow letting loose an arrow as fast as a lightning bolt. It slightly slashes Shady's cheek as it passed him, Shady then dive towards Mark as his body was encased in magic in the form of a larger blade. Mark tried to intercept the attack but found himself in a losing situation. After the attack Shady's blood loss was next to nothing as Mark's blood loss began to slight rise from low to mid low. Mark found himself in a losing state as shady spoke up. "It's over Mark, You dreams for domination is over! By now all of your troops are incapacitated and are unable to fight. We thought of everything that you try to throw at us. There's nothing you can do." "Or really, then how about this?" Mark says as he reveals the mysterious liquid from his armor. Shady wasn't sure what it is. "What is that?" "Its something I brewed up, I don't know what it will do but its better now then it is later. If i'm going out then i'll take a chance!" Mark shouts as he begins to drink the liquid in a fast pace. After a few seconds some signs of distortion in the air began filling the room around Mark. Shady backed away slowly as Mark began to rise up from the ground as black streams of magic engulfs Mark as dark lightning bolts began to strike around him. Shady commanded the other troop to alert the princesses, the unicorn nodded as he used an object to break a glass window and cast a flare spell. With the Flare being noticeable the Princesses ordered the troops to move into the castle. Back in the throne, the area began flashing purple and black as a figure showed inside the ball of energy. After a few minutes the room flashed throughout the castle begin noticed by the other troops. When it was all cleared Shady could hear nothing but laughter, he opens his eyes to see Mark but he looked taller and he had.....WINGS!?! "What the..." That's all Shady said as he saw something unbelievable. Mark is now an alicorn! "Yes, The power, it feels so Thrilling! I must thank you Shady, for if it wasn't for you this would have never happened." "What are you talking about? How am I responsible?!" "When you ran away you left a simple arrow still containing traces of you blood. I took the opportunity to make a potion that would the new revolution to this world. Sadly the blood was so small I only have enough to make one potion and I must say this will be a brand new era. All Hail To The King, Mark Shooter!" Mark announced as he laughed and laughed. "You bastard! How could you! I don't care what goes on now, I'm Going To Kill YOU!!!" Shady shouted as he charged his magic for an attack, he shoots a beam attack that was deflected with ease from Mark. Shady in astonishment starts trembling with fear as he made another attack under fear, Mark stopped the attack and made the same charged arrow attack at a faster rate and fired at Shady. It pierced through Shady and brought him to his knees. Shady was in trouble and running out of options, he gasps for air trying to concentrate on Mark as he starts charging his magic. "I must say it'll be sad to see my work die off, but i'm willing to let that go. Any last words?" Mark says as his charged attack was set to fire. "You are no king, you not even a pony, just an abomination!" Shady says as he starts to lose focus. Mark was about to fire as Shady whispered, "I'm sorry everypony..." He closed his eyes ready to accept his demise. He hears the beam fire and a loud explosion but he doesn't feel it. He opens his eyes to see a barrier surrounding him. That magic came from the two princesses as they were in the room. "Ah the princesses, a pleasure to meet you royal appearance." "What have you done?!" Celestia ordered an explanation. "I've changed dear Celestia, I changed for a new purpose." "Purpose, what pray tell do you mean by that?" Luna asked. "I plan on ruling the world with an iron hoof. Knowing all too well that I can rule on my own." "You won't get away with this!" Celestia says as she is about to make a move. But Mark halted her. "Don't worry, I plan on making a wager. Have Shady be ready fight me with all his strength and meet me alone at the place where it all started. I will wait 2 days no more. If you don't come then I'll destroy all of Equestria starting at that little town you called Ponyville." Mark made a malicious laugh as he vanished from the throne room, Shady only gazed out before passing out with all the pain he endured. The battle was over but the war was halted for now. All that's left to do is to ready Shady for his Final Battle. To be Concluded...