Bored. So very, very bored. You would think they would at least have the common courtesy to take me with them. But no. Trap the possessed armor in unbreaking chains and leave it in the basement. Oh, and take its sword. Not like I NEED IT or anything.
I sighed, thinking about shifting one of my chains, but ultimately deciding against it. It'd require the use of magic I just did not have. Not without my wonderful battery slash converter.
I mean, yeah, it made me less dangerous, but it also took away nearly all my power to do anything more than THINK! Damn pony sisters.
And for what? Clomping around? Terrifying a few ponies while I got used to my powers that I'd never had before?
Maybe screaming my head off I'd be willing to give them. But when you wake up in magical pony land and find yourself as nothing more than a spirit possessing a suit of armor without a head, I'd like to see you maintain your composure.
Suddenly, there was a tang in the air. One I hadn't sensed in quite a while. One that I knew, and it excited me somewhat.
Dissy? Dissy, ol' buddy? That you?
"LUCY, I'M HOOOOME!"
With a flash, the spirit of Chaos and Disharmony entered my 'prison'. He looked around and gagged a bit. "Ech! A thousand and a half years of dust down here. What have you been doing, Dully?"
Oh, you know. Not much. Just complaining about the chains. And my missing sword. Seriously, they could at least have taken me with.
"I'd say you got it easy, but honestly, your prison is just a bit larger than mine was. Anyways, I come bearing gifts!"
Oh Dissy, you didn't have to! What'd ya bring me? A get out of jail free card? Some instant rust?
With a snap and a flash, the spirit conjured up something I dearly missed for the past few eras.
My sword! Oh Dissy! I could kiss you!
"I'd love to see you do that without a head," Discord replied as he placed the sword in my right hand.
Instantly, power flooded my very being. With a groan, I brought the sword down on the chains holding me.
Time had done what pure rage could not, and on the third strike, one of the chains broke.
Now with a bit more leverage, I brought my gleaming sword down on the other chains, snapping them all off and shrugging the metal down to the floor.
You always do bring the most welcome...and unwelcome things, Dissy. Why do this for me?
"Well, being, how do you say, from In Between normally, I can tell when things are happening in this world. Or to this world."
Such as?
"Well, whatever realm inspired your get-up, Frank, and our own? They're starting to notice one another. I'll do all I can to put it off today, but that'll only delay it, especially if those Elements get their act together and put me back in the slammer. So I have a proposition for you!"
Listening, if only because I know what lurks in that realm.
"Work with the sisters, try to tell them about the Multiverse. They'll not listen to me, and I can't blame them. I'm causing so much delightful chaos just by being free, after all. But if they know, then they might be able to devise something that'd protect us."
...You know how I feel about the sisters. You KNOW, and you ask this of me.
"Yes, and I also know how they feel about you. But think about it. If our and that realm get too close, who can say what or who'd survive?"
Is it caused by my being here?
"I don't know! I don't look into the why of things, I merely notice and react to them. But I seriously doubt you want a true villain from that world to notice this one."
I thought back to everything I knew about the game, which was getting rather stale by this point, and nodded grimly. Or rather, I did my version of a nod, which involved tilting my entire upper body slightly a few times. What little I recall these days agrees with you, Discord. But that doesn't mean I'll be polite.
Discord cheered, and confetti fell from...somewhere. "Oh happy day! Now I think I need to be getting back. I might be due for a confrontation!"
Discord made to snap his fingers, and I interrupted him by placing a gauntlet on his paw. Would you happen to know where the stairs out are?
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Two hours later, after trudging my way up from the depths, I found myself in the Everfree Castle. Or the castle of the Two Sisters. Or, these days, a pile of ruins.
Sheesh, guess he wasn't kidding about the thousand and a half years part. I mean, good gods. What the hell happened to make them abandon this place?
I sighed as I made out the rope bridge. Nobody tells the inanimate pile of armor anything. I have feelings, y'know!
Testing the bridge with a foot made the entire thing creak, and I stepped back. Nope, not getting across that way. Hmm. What all do I recall? There has to be a way across a giant pit like this, even for someone of my bulk...
Making out a giant dead tree on the other side, I grinned. Or would have. Perfect.
I drew my sword and pointed it at the tree. Okay, this should be simple. Move!
My sword flashed brown, making me realize that yes, I had left it on Venus all those years ago. A ghostlike hand reached out towards the tree and gripped it. Pulling the sword back pulled the ghost limb, and the tree it was connected to, back as well. Until, finally...
CRASH
The tree bridged the gap, and I nodded. Knew that one wasn't useless here!
I tested the tree, hearing only a slight groan. Knowing that was about as good as I was about to get, but deciding not to take chances, I focused on my sword. Element swap - Jupiter!
My sword flashed brown, then purple. Nodding to myself, I raised it above my neck-hole and said a short prayer. Gods, I don't know if this'll work, but it's my only choice. Um...Haste?
Feeling the tingle of my magic working, I decided to rush it. Don't look down, don't look down, don't look down!
I barely made it across before I heard the creaking and groaning of the tree, followed by a crashing noise. Ha-HAH! Safe!
I put my sword back in the sheathe and looked around. Whelp. Guess there's no time like the present to wander aimlessly. I'll find someone eventually, and they can tell me where Celestia or Luna are. Still gotta decide if I'm gonna be mad at them or not...
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"Well done, Twilight, and all your friends. Thanks to your efforts, Discord has been resealed in stone. Now to take him back to the Canterlot Gardens, where he belo-"
"Sister! Tis most unfortunate!"
Luna came out of the sky and landed next to Celestia as she was praising Twilight Sparkle and the other Bearers.
"What is it, Luna?"
"The Element Blade! Tis gone!"
Celestia gasped, instantly looking at Discord. "You...you took it, didn't you? Where did you go with it?"
A whisper of thought eked into her head, directed at her from the statue in front of her. Why dear Tia...I merely returned it to its owner.
Celestia reared back as though struck and flared her wings. "Luna, return to Canterlot! Rally the guard and prepare our defenses! Dullahan is on the move!"
Hmmm..
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I need to know more, before laying down some judgement. But it interests me.
I wonder what inspired such work...
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I might write another chapter tomorrow that'll go into backstory or the like.
Tell me what aspects you would like to see and I'll get on them sooner!
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Mostly the Golden Sun franchise.
That and all the other villainous human stories going about.
I always had an idea of introducing Golden Sun to Equestria, and this seemed like the best method.
Aside from the Wall o' Text thing, I love it! Def look forward to more.
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Sadly, there's only going to be more.
But hey, we might get into some action soon enough!
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Well congrats! You have made a wonderful addition to our group of humans acting villainous! As forerunner of the genre, I personally thank and congratulate you. Magnificent work!
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Wait is that actually going to happen.
Oh sheesh I better get my speeches ready.
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Is it going to?
Sir, It already has.
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Personally, I rather more current events, with little snippets of backstory sprinkled about, but write like you want mate.
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Dammit you're supposed to give me at least ten minute's worth of warning!
How else am I supposed to charge the summ-
I mean...
How else am I supposed to prepare?!
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Well funny enough, both things were planned already!
Just gotta get it all blocked out up in my noggin, and we'll have us a chapter two.
Sadly, my noggin is currently playing host to a horde of eldritch thoughts.
Might take a minute.
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Well, sorry, but the counsel has already added you. Sorry.
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*mutters about not being able to charge the Charon summon in time to deal with the crowd*
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Yes...
However, I have one question:
Is this going to be a part of the LoHAV universe, or is it a separate story?
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...Where's the difference?
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Well, official members of our universe can, and will, be included in a massive crossover one of us is doing. Separate stories, though, are simply in their own universe, unaware of our influence.
My good sir, welcome to the club. I'm sorry, but it'll be hard to work you into the mass crossover. It won't take much at all, just say the word. I'll only do it by your express permission. Think about it first.
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This sounds...interesting!
M'kay, the answer is an emphatic YES. But if you want the full rundown of 'im, then hit me up in private messaging. Gettin' kinda long here.
If anything, I think a headless suit of armor will provide some variety!
Potential is great. Do not disappoint. Please update soon.
Good first chapter. You've got my interest.
This has been seemingly to become increasingly more popular, maybe I should think of writing my own version...
Anyway, awesome chapter and I can't wait for the next! :D
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I know.
It's kinda freaky.
I nearly have 100 messages in my inbox from today.
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Dude, that's insane...
Now I'm getting the urge to get in on some of the action, what's this group called again?
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It's over there to the right. The one labeled Humans Acting Villainous.
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Thanks, think I'll check that out right now.
I have a question...When does this take place?
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So far it's taking place right after Discord gets sealed back into stone in S2E2.
3957041 Alrighty! that's about where i thought it was...Makes you wonder though...
.........wait.......
did..........Did we just figure out the "threat" that was being guarded against in the wedding..?
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...Well, y'know...
It WASN'T...
But there you go giving me ideas again...
I love you for making this. Golden Sun is one of my favorite games ever!
3957140 Hey, need any? Just ask. My brain is a registered lethal weapon in 9 states, and is unregistered in 4 and Finland.
Dude! The Golden Sun series was one of my favorites!
Quick question; what other powers will your guy be able to use? Just the powers Dullahan had in game or will he be able use all/some of the summons and psynergy attacks and abilities, other than the ones you've already shown?
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SPOILERS!
I mean, yeah, I've already shown off that he has some power, and that it is somehow linked to his sword.
But we'll get into the nitty gritty in a few chapters.
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I just had this image of big ol' Dully dragging his sword trying to intimidate someone while its Venus aligned and just having a trail of flowers coming from it.
GOLDEN SUN!!!! MUST. READ. STORY!!!!!
Looks like it might be interesting. I have added it to my read later list to check up on it when it updates.
It is nice to see another villain enter our ranks! May the Blood God guide you in your battles, spirit!
I am suddenly wondering what would happen if a guy with all the Golden Sun:Dark Dawn powers, djinni, and summons went to Equestria as a villain. Just imagine Eclipse annihilating Canterlot...
Celestia and Luna really need to upgrade their jails. I mean left behind? Put on display? The moon?!
Dullahan. Golden Sun. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.
Ahem. Excuse my excitement over a crossover involving my favorite boss from my favorite handheld game.
Hehehe I can tell this is going to be a good fic. Now just got to wait until more come out
Make a human villain story and you get more than double the likes of your other story?
Genius.
Not much of a back story to really know what's going on, but interesting so far.
What the fuck? Well, I hope we find out just why he was in chains in the first place.
Im having visions of hi. Runing aroud blowing up stuff for te hell lf it untill cellystkped him
I do quite enjoy the story so far but I'll have to read the rest before I can make an accurate statement on how i feel about it.
Damnit men, Dullahan is such an awesome name.
I approve