This story is a sequel to Upheaval: Reckoning

Equestria's fragments have reunited, and the power of sunlight shines once more within Celestia. With the remnants of the Old Kingdom destroyed, the Abyssal Throne sent away, the threat of Gravitas defeated, and Black Rose no more, Equestria now faces the encroaching darkness of Oceanus and his rebels.

But the stage is not yet fully set. Twilight Sparkle and her friends must gather what means they may before the battle is joined.

Cover art provided by Captain Nibbles

After the siege of Bastion City and the theft of the power of sunlight, Spike takes on Prince Terrato's offer to train under the kirin, Seethe Scale. He must travel to the Western Barrier Land to gain the strength to help his friends.

Once there, however, Spike soon realizes that there is more for him to contend with in this harsh environment than developing his abilities.

This story is a sequel to Upheaval: Breaking Point

Following the events of Breaking Point, Twilight Sparkle and her friends discover that Equestria's demise may not come from an enemy invasion, but from within. The Barrier Lands and the Heartland begin the slow and uneasy process of reuniting into a single Equestria, but this long-delayed joining is already in danger at its conception.

With Celestia's power in her grasp and her agents by her side, the wheels of Black Rose's plans for Equestria's future continue to turn. However, her brazen gamble has done more than just bring down a centuries-old barrier. Ancient powers begin to stir: the remnants of a dark period in Equestria's history, the immortal inhabitants of Celestia's homeworld, and a rising tide of darkness coming ever closer.

Equestria is a land of magic and harmony, a peaceful realm ruled by immortal and benevolent monarchs. At what cost is this possible?

Following the discovery of a strange and powerful device, Twilight Sparkle is whisked away to the edges of a land she thought she knew so well. Here, surrounded by ponies whose very existences have been kept secret, she must contend with vicious enemies, hostile allies, and the truth.

Chapters 1-16 edited by KiltedKey

A look into how one particular City Guard starts his day.
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I really need to learn how to make good descriptions. Anyway, this is meant to be an introductory fic for my OC, Chrome Shield. This is my first work of fiction, and as such there will likely be errors. Feel free to tell me what you did or did not like in the comments.

It should go without saying, but MLP belongs to Hasbro, not me.

An ancient evil has awoken and raids Equestria causing nothing but absolute chaos. Not knowing its origin, Twilight and her friends discover that a dangerous secret lies buried within the depths of Equestria. Join on their adventure as they travel through the darkest depths, through ancient temples learning about the unknown. It is now a race against time to uncover these secrets before Equestria returns to its Darkest Dynasties.

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CREDITS:
Show and Characters by Hasbro/DHX/Lauren Faust
Story Writer, OC's, Ideas, & Locations: Thunderwing250 (Me, of course)
Story Editor: Foreshadow
Story Proofreader: Foreshadow
Character Design (Khaoios): Foreshadow
Vector Drawing and Digital Painting (Cover Art): Luke262 (DeviantArt)