A Seer For A Tyrant
The candle was slowly burning itself out, but Amadeus Blueblood hardly noticed. His focus was solely on the papers in front of him. It was well past the midnight hour, but Amadeus had slowly gotten used to the prospect of sleeping less and less. It was not healthy, but neither was having constant nightmares in your sleep. He snapped his quill and cursed. Not only at the accursed Tantabus that had been infesting his dreams since he first got it, but also Princess Luna for giving him such a plague. More than once, he had awakened half the household with his screaming from one nightmare or another. Even dreamless sleep potions were useless.
It was a miracle that he managed to stay on top of things here in Unicornia with the lack of sleep, but his will was stronger than most assumed for a stallion his age. He didn’t come this far to let a few bad dreams stop him from helping his family claim the legacy they should have had years ago, and rebuild Equestria from the state of decay it had become. He turned his gaze to the window to look upon the Capital of Unicornia, Polaris City, and wished this was the way Equestria was. It’s grand skyscrapers that could rival the buildings of Manehatten. The Cathedral of Light which shines even now from the burning flame of The First Queen. The Grand Library of Lexi, filled with the books of magics that Equestria dare not touch out of fear of “morality”. Grand schools of teaching. Barracks and forts for advance armies. Technology beyond anything they could have dream. Science and magic as one. And a society that followed a true principled vision set by their leaders which has stood still for thousands of years.
This was the vision for Equestria he had, but he would not deliver it.
He stared at the reports of his daughter, Majesty, and felt true pride in his heart. Unlike his useless son, his daughter was well on becoming a genius. She was already past learning her numbers and letters, and her magic was starting to come into fruition. There was great power in her. Power that could rival even Twilight Sparkle in her early years. Best of all, she was getting along well with Prince Silversteel, her future fiance. Their relationship was the key to his whole alliance with the royal family. After all, the chance to have an alicorn born from pure unicorn bloodline married into your family was almost too good to pass up.
This made them enemies, but Amadeus was already working on dealing with them. The rest of his family, from his brother to his nephews, were playing their part as well. The only problem was time, and it was thanks to Princess Luna he had a limited amount of it.
Eventually, his lack of sleep would cause him to lose his mind, or die as his condition got worse and worse. His very mind, the one thing he valued of himself, would fade and he would be no use to Majesty, and her destiny of becoming Queen. That was why he spent as many sleepless nights as possible to prepare for that dreaded outcome. Writing every possible plan his brother could follow should the worst happen to him.
Yet there was still too many possibilities to counter: The various nobles would would seek to ruin his house in fear of losing his power. The thought of Majesty not doing well enough, or going the wrong path. There was Flutter Pony resistance that was always a threat, seeking to free their kind from the camps. There was the strange order known as "The Brotherhood of Silence" whose members were taking an interest in his daughter. Thankfully, the bodyguards stopped them from doing anything but they did over hear them say she was the ‘one their lord spoke of’ but who this ‘lord’ was anybody’s guess. And the worst threat of it all was from Celestia and Luna.
The secret of his daughter was no longer a secret. While Celestia and Luna would never seek war, he feared assassins from them or the Royal Family in the Crystal Empire. Or even those who still fight and speak for Twilight Sparkle would hire mercenaries to take him and his family out.
Or maybe his lack of sleep was causing him to lose his mind.
He needed a means to guide his daughter well after he was no longer of use to her. He needed someone he could trust.
“You need somebody who can see into the future,” replied a raspy voice which made Amadeus Blueblood turn around in shock. Sitting on his bed, cloaked in red, was a buck with ruins on his antlers and held a dark red mane that covered half of his head. A slasher like grin formed from his face which only made Amadeus more freaked out as he stared into the glowing eye of the all seeing buck.
“Who are you?! What are you doing here?!” shouted Amadeus, hoping his guards would come.
“They aren’t coming,” replied the mysterious deer as he pulled out a bloody war knife with his flowing antlers. “I’m afraid I silenced them.”
“Impossible,” replied Amadeus, shaking his head. “Deer don’t kill.”
“I’m not like most of my brothers and sisters,” replied the buck as he telepathically opened the door revealing two dead unicorns with their throats slashed and their blood all over the door.
Amadeus slowly calmed down and stared at the intruder. “Well, you obviously aren’t here to kill me or else you would have done so. Who are you and what do you want?”
“My name is Nazo, and I want to help you,” replied the buck as he got up. “Let me save you some time and tell you that six years from now you’re going to lose your mind and a few months later you’ll be dead. I might be a year or two off, but your death is certain.”
“... and?” asked Amadeus, looking as if he was just told the time of day. “I already know this will happen.”
“Well, you see. You’re daughter is going to do some amazing things... things that I want to see happen. And if you aren’t around, well she might make certain choices that won’t make those amazing events happen... including being Queen of Equestria,” replied Nazo, making Amadeus narrow his eyes. “But, what are those choices I wonder? What needs to happen to make your little Majesty as bright as a star in the sky?”
“... what do you want?” asked Amadeus.
“The question is Amadeus Blueblood,” replied Nazo, staring into his eyes with a smile. “How much are you willing to let your daughter suffer to let your dream of your family ruling Equestria come to life?”
It only took one second for Amadeus to answer.
“Everything.”
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Great now we have a psycho deer that wants the world to burn. I wonder how this will go one deer trying to prevent the end and another hastening it?
On a side note if Nazo was albino and had green hair he would be a great Joker.
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So intriguing!!!
I can't wait how will Twotonedearly and Fuujin will both think of this and how will it effect their Assassinverse stories.
*reads last chapter. finishes the last sentence.*
HOLY F
On of the most Evil of the so ponies of the past series. One who would permanently end her enemies. One who would Laugh after turning them to bubbles or trees with a rhyme.
Nazo!? I recognize that name from the Sonic fandom. If this guy is anything like the versions you see there, especially in “Nazo Unleashed” then this will be bad. At least we know for sure Amadeus will die soon, that guy deserves it for everything he’s done and is willing to do.
So now there is a deer on both sides of the war, I wonder what could come of that?
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It's just "mystery" in Japanese, doubt there's any relation.
With that said, Blueblood, what a prick.
edgi deerie
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Believe me I got ideas now. First to finish the battle in Manehattan and then a bit of regrouping for both sides. Also this plays well for me too now getting an idea for Majesty.
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But why can't Luna reveal the bad guys? It seems like that would completely ruin them and therefore exonerate him, or at the very least, completely ruin them. It could only massively make things better.
crap
Go...not b... yay...?
The story was written across 4 years so changes were inevitable, but holy shit. Every three of so chapters is like reading an entirely different story. none of which are related.
The sum of the parts are less than the total.
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I sort of agree... I don't exactly think a sequel was necessary.... but it is still written well and neatly done... I just think that the story is getting a bit old....
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Depends on how it's handled. Instill enough fervor in your own supporters, and they'll be angry if you DON'T become a storm of celestial wrath on their hated enemies. Sometimes, justice needs a push. Idealism is a thing for peace time, when it matters. People dedicated to chaos, usurpation, destruction... they can't be swayed with peer pressure, words, sanctions. They require force. The people who follow those have only revealed themselves to be the snakes in the grass that they are. Take out the ringleaders, they'll just wait for the next ones - or carry on the torch themselves.
Regardless of what some people here will say, there is a time that pruning is needed, regardless of how people feel about it. Dealing with the aftermath favorably is a true test of wisdom and leadership skill. Allowing such elements to have enough power to dictate your actions by forcing inaction and pacifism is the same as having already lost.
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That would've been a wonderful Idea
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*celebrates*
Should we invite Pinkie? Scratch that, the Pie family?
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Fifteen years after Twilight's death, on her death anniversary no less!! It's stated in Fastlane's chapter (Prison Escape).
Quick question. I know there's another Fic around that deals with an Alternate ending to The assassination of Twilight Sparkle where Celestia managed to heal her, but I honestly can't find it. Does anyone know the tittle of it, or where I can find it?
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Here you go.
Equestrian Civil War - An Alternate Universe
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Indeed
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Did you find twotonedearly's account? Because that story is in her files.
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I just simply found the story through this fanfic's TVTropes page, under Recursive Fanfiction example. It not like the author made it private or something.
As for finding her account, it's a simple matter of looking up the story's author after finding the fanfic.
9583780 Even if she ruled out killing, she could just as easily track the child's location and abduct her so she would be out of Ameadus' clutches. And she'd be young enough that hopefully his influence could be countered.
I have been crying since Chapter 1. This is not an admission I make lightly.
To all concerned - well done.
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Eh, I just lay down some facts whenever I feel the need to
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Excuse me? We SAW what happened when he went AGAINST it. He almost went POOF.
Here we go. When Discord goes ORDERLY he DISSAPEARS. He is the SPIRIT of CHAOS, not because Lords of Order and Harmony TOLD him so, but because he simply IS CHAOS and Disharmony? Why is everyone so fricking BLIND?! Ugh. but do go on. More dislikes for me(sarcasm), because I am wrong about it all. No need to even argument why I'm wrong, I just am... (heavy sarcasm noises)...
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This chapter was made before that episode
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Does it really invalidate my point? Even then, this was way before Discord was COMPLETELY PRO-harmony. WAY before. Back then he was this-and-that way. But even then he established himself as pure disharmony and chaos spirit. When he was first introduced. "Spirit of Chaos and Disharmony".
Speaking of TORMENT. Depicting Discord with puppet strings over ponies, while they outright suffer in flames. "Mischievous spirit of DISHARMONY". Do I need to go on? How he is tormentor, and a direct idea of disharmony? If he becomes harmonuious in ANY way, he, as an idea, will stop.
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If you think that way okay, but I never really saw such a thing when I wrote that chapter.
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Hm Sorry?
You can has review!
Thank you
This was a great rollercoaster ride for the emotions
Thank you for that