Life, Lies, and Letters

by pokefreak13

Chapter Three: Backstory!

"Looks like we are the first ones." Luna observed as she and Redwood stood at the black, iron gates. "Nevertheless, I'm sure my sister would want to see you."

Redwood gave a stiff nod and followed the princess to the now opening gates, happy to get away from the bustling city. That, and the looks the locals were giving him made the buck uncomfortable.

However, that uneasiness grew once they made their way inside the palace walls. Light purple and white squares covered the floor, while a long, red velvet carpet led into four directions. Gold trimming and multi colored tapestry decorated the pale purple walls, and stairs led up to two stain glass windows depicting Luna and Celestia.

"Welcome to my home." Luna said.

Redwood's eyes dilated and his heart pumped faster. Never in his young life has he ever been in a home before, and never in his dreams would he believe that one could be so huge! Were all houses like this?

"Sister, I was wondering where you went." a gentle voice called out before a tall, white alicorn emerged from one of the many rooms to greet them. However, when her eyes met Redwood's, she gave her sister a questionable look.

"He is one of the warriors." Luna assured before motioning the shaking buck to step forward, "Redwood, this is my sister, Princess Celestia."

The dark brown buck gave a quick nod.

"Come, two of the other warriors have already came. I'm sure you'd like to get better acquainted with them." Celestia said before ushering her sister and Redwood into the room where she came out of.

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The room must've been used as an office. A medium sized desk laid in the middle of the room, while seven red cushions sat around it. A few shelves crammed with books hung from the white walls, while two medium sized windows provided light. Other then the princesses and himself, Redwood spotted two other ponies in the room.

"Redwood, this is Sunshine and Gust." Celestia explained. "You three become better acquainted with each other while Luna and I wait to greet the others."

Once Celestia and Luna left, Redwood shifted his gaze back to the two strangers. One was a unicorn mare with a soft yellow coat, sky blue eyes, and a dark green music note with a red rose attached to it covered her flanks. Another thing he noticed was that her light pink mane was in a braid and her frame was quite weak.

She wouldn't have been able to survive a month in the forest. The buck thought to himself.

The other pony was a silver pegasus with gleaming green eyes a tornado on his flanks, and a mane and tail the color of first snow. Unlike the pegasus however, he had a muscular build which blended perfectly with his sleek body.

He probably gets all the mares. Redwood thought with a chuckle. Just like Oak.

"Hey deer, I'm talking to ya." Gust said.

The buck, realizing that he drifted off, gave his head a shake before looking at Gust.

"I said, so looks like the old princesses got ya too." Gust stated.

"Yes." Redwood replied. Even though he'd only met Gust for a few seconds, he couldn't help but begin to dislike him.

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Redwood." Sunshine piped up. "I have never seen a speaking deer before, are there others like you?"

"My unitsi taught me. She use to live in a garden." Redwood explained.

"That's nice of your mother." Sunshine remarked happily.

Suddenly, the door opened and the princesses, along with two other ponies, entered the room.

"Aqua Ring, Rain Top, this is Redwood, Gust, and Sunshine." Luna said. "Now that you're all here, we can now tell you why we called you all here."

Redwood took a seat next to Sunshine, while one of the new arrivals sat on the other side of him. He was a dark blue pegasus with orange eyes, a messy lime green mane and tail, and a light blue raindrop with a fire ember on his flanks. His build was a little more bolder then Gust's and some of his fur was singed.

"Means I'm ah good blacksmith." Rain Top whispered.

"Huh?"

"Ponies always ask what ma cutie mark stands fer. Saw ya looking at tem and thought to myself, better tell tat buck beside ya what it stands fer before he asks." Rain Top explained, though with his thick accent it was hard for Redwood to make out most of what he was saying.

Out of the corner of his eye, the buck saw the other arrival taking a seat besides Luna, trying her best to blend in to the background. She was a light blue earth pony with violet eyes, and a dark blue raindrop with a silver circle surrounding it. Her greenish blue mane flowed down her neck like water, and she had a sleek body, but the strangest thing he noticed was that when she sighed, a couple fangs showed.

Redwood wanted to ask this strange mare who were parents were, but the sound of Celestia's voice kept him from it. Besides, he'd always have tomorrow.

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"We have brought you all here because a sinister monster is loose and we need you five to stop him." Celestia said.

"Us?" Gust asked. "I can handle it, but I'm not sure these beautiful mares should take on such a battle."

White Luna and Aqua Ring both shot dirty glances at the pegasus, Celestia and Sunshine tried there best to ignore it.

"Since we cannot use the Elements of Harmony, we must rely on the Elemental Warriors to defeat this foul beast. You may not know it, but all of you are descendants from these warriors." Luna informed.

"If you don't mind me asking, who is this monster you want us to defeat?" Sunshine asked.

Celestia took a deep sigh before continuing.

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Long ago, when Equestria was still young, there lived a colt named Blade. He was like any normal colt, until his father found a book on black magic. Addicted to finding out what each spell did, he casted them on his son.

After five years of being used as a lab rat, Blade finally snapped and murdered his father.

Blade then made his way to the castle and slayed the rulers before taking the throne. He changed his name to Shadow Blade and plunged Equestria in darkness.

Our parents tried to stop him, but he became immune to their attacks from the spells his father casted on him. Desperate to win, they used up all of their magic and life force to cast Shadow Blade into the deepest pit of Tartarus.

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Silence fell like a thick blanket over the room. Sunshine was shaking, Rain Top was fidgeting, and even Gust tried to disappear from sight.

"Why didn't oul ancestols help then?"

All eyes stared at Aqua Ring, who fidgeted under their stares.

"I-I mean, they wele powelful right? Well why didn't they help defeat Blade?"

"Like Equestria in that time, they too were young and weak. Some weren't even born." Celestia answered.

"But when they grew, they were masters in their respected elements. Now, their power flows through you and we need you to use your ancestor's power to stop him." Luna piped up. "We would ourselves, but our powers would have no effect."

"What are our element then?" Redwood asked. Even though he didn't like attention that much, he couldn't help but feel bad for the poor mare.

"Redwood, your element is earth." Luna informed. "Rain Top, you are fire."

"What about me!?" Gust piped up.

"Gust, you're element is the sky." Celestia replied. "Sunshine, you are vegetation and Aqua Ring is water."

Celestia stood up, motioning the others to do so as well, and headed towards the door. "Come, until you master your elements, you will be staying here. I'll show you to your rooms while my sister gets the courtyard ready for your training."

As they followed the princess, Redwood couldn't help but feel bombarded with emotions. He was proud that he came from a powerful ancestor, but also wished he wasn't. If even the most powerful alicorns couldn't stop him without going the same path as their parents, then how would he be able to defeat Shadow Blade?

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The earth pony finally came to a clearing. Looking around, he saw a giant log with windows and a door. Carved into the wood was the word, 'Diner.'

Shadow Blade wanted to turn away from this commoner's eatery, but his rumbling stomach stated otherwise. Sighing, he trotted to the dinner and went inside.

His nose was hit with an aroma of smells. Some he knew of, like fresh fruit and creamy hay cheese soup. However, some he couldn't distinguished.

"Welcome to Don's Diner!"

Blade shifted his beady red eyes to a pudgy, blue earth pony. She wore a stained apron and had a stick with a sharp end behind her ear.

"What year is it commoner!?" Shadow Blade questioned, though with his deep voice it sounded more like a demand.

"Two thousand and one hundred fifteen." She replied.

The stallion bit his lower lip. He's been gone for that long!? And that mare didn't even bow down to him or tremble in fear! Was he gone for so long that no pony knew of him anymore?

Prince Shadow Blade let out a frustrating sigh. "I am hungry and have not eaten in a very long time." It hurt his pride to have to ask for free food. However, he truly was starving and he didn't have any coins to pay with.

"I can see that dear. I'll ask Papa Flap Jack if he could spare anything." Once she was gone, Shadow Blade was able to finally get a good view of the place.

Several weathered tables and chairs stood on the straw covered floor, while a door by a counter led to the kitchen. The windows were covered in a layer of grime, and mysterious orbs that hung from the ceiling provided the light.

I will retake Equestria little by little. Then, once I have the throne I will finally defeat those damn alicorn sisters. Blade thought to himself with a grin.

Author's Note:

Fun Fact! unitsi means mom in Cherokee

Comments

[Fossil-Dragon-Messiah]

Interesting premise. Let's see where it leads us. Hmm?

[Perry Note]

Ooh... Sounds quite interesting.. I'm thou, bit busy to read stories at the moment (I have A HUGE greek project) but I'll keep this on tracking and Read it later.. I will read it in a couple of days and do my daily commenting frenzy soon enough!!

oh.. AND AMAZE COVER ART!!!! Told ya I would do a commenting frenzy.. Heh?

[pokefreak13]

5652898 Glad you find it interesting.