//------------------------------// // Prologue // Story: The Rebirth of War: The Story of Changelings // by Anubis Nox //------------------------------// The Rebirth of War: The Story of Changelings By Jayfeather97 It was a normal pleasant day. School was just finishing up and everyone was let out. The calm wind in the summer afternoon sky, causing relief in everybody as the week for school has finally ended. My best friend Caleb and I were walking home together through the residential streets. Caleb and I are both Brony’s. It started out as a dare to watch one episode, and before we knew it both Caleb and I were both watching the end of season 2 checking fanfictions and pictures and laughing at haters passing the days talking about pony’s and what if's. This day was no different. “So what if we appeared in Equestria?” said Caleb. “Easy you would go nuts and I’d be stuck dragging your ass outta what ever crap you got us in,” I replied nonchalantly. “Well aren’t you a cranky doodle donkey,” Caleb said clasping his heart in mock hurt. I merely stared at Chris causing him to laugh. It is my birthday on Saturday so I’m asking to go over Caleb’s house as I’m turning 15. Caleb is older then me by 2 months, but I make up that by being 6’ 3’’ “Well what about Saturday 10:00 am?” I asked. “Sounds great mate see you then,” said Caleb. “Sweet can’t wait,” As I confirmed the time. Then we both said our goodbyes went our separate ways. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” my Mum and Dad yelled out waking me up. “AHHHHHHH!” I yelled back suddenly, making them jump. After regaining all of our bearings they gave me some presents, which wasn’t necessary as I said I didn’t want anything, but they insisted and it does feel nice to be appreciated or recognized. The first present was a hell a lot of clothes, which I need as I am growing taller and won’t stop growing. Next was a preorder receipt for Assassins Creed 3 that I didn’t expect but wanted. Lastly was about $150 all from the cards my relatives sent me (some forgot to put their names on the cards which is forgivable as a lot are reaching an old age and forget a lot). “That’s it,” my Mum said. “Thanks,” I said hugging both of my parents. “It’s okay we are happy you like your presents,” They both replied. “Oh wait here’s another one,” said Dad, passing me a circular presents. I keenly opened it revealing a silver striped black orb spherical object. “Wow” I admired it, thinking what the hell it is, “Who gave me this,” I asked. “I don’t know there’s no name on it I just received it in the mailbox while you were in school, but you know how forgetful my side of the family is,” my Mum explained. “I thinks this is awesome, it stands out,” I complimented to whoever sent it out loud. After that, I went and had breakfast, which was bacon and eggs (can’t get any better then), which I enjoyed, after breakfast I went and brushed my teeth. I looked at myself in the mirror. There I stood with dark blue eyes, standing at at least 190cm making it seem even more unlikely that I would become a Airforce pilot. I am wearing my black pants and red shirt. I have long legs so I am normally standing over everyone, long arms so I could reach longer then anyone. I have brown hair, with a tiny bit of blonde at the front to one side. I have much brighter skin then most people but it is obviously tanned. I then went to my bedroom to grab my stuff to go to Caleb's house. I then said my goodbyes grabbing my mobile, wallet, the orb and my glasses and walked out the house and started the walk to my friend’s house. It took me an extra 5 minutes to get to my friends house as I was studying the orb. I finally reached his house after 15 minutes and knocked on his front door. “Yeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssss,” replied my friend Caleb, while opening his door. “To whom do I have the honor of greeting into my humble abode,” he asked with a glint in his eye (when you see this he goes partly insane). “Just let me in idiot,” I reply. He just laughed and let me in. “So did you want to play a game,” Caleb asked while gesturing towards one of his 3 computers. “Sure, but first have a look at this orb I got for my birthday,” I replied, showing him the orb. As I reached out to give him the orb, he stumbled on a wire wrapped around his foot and tripped knocking the orb out of my hand dropping it to the ground, forming a crack where a brilliant light escaped from its depths, surrounding us both and causes me tremendous pain and suffering. As I was about to pass out I heard a lot of voices enter my head talking about invasion and a queen. Then all I saw was darkness. I awoke from darkness with a slight headache. Groaning I got up and looked around, taking in my surroundings. I was on my side, and felt and urge to stretch. So I did. As I did I opened my eyes and saw two black hooves with legs attached and holes in them. I jumped up and screamed. "WHAT THE FUCK !?!?!?!?" I yelled as I stumbled over a silver thing, tripping myself. I turned around and stared at this thing and it stared back. "WHAT THE SHIT!!" we both yelled and said simultaneously. "Wait you can speak," again with the simultaneously talking. "Jayden," this silver creature said holding out a silver hoof. "Okay what the fuck is going on here," this silver horse pony with wings said. "Wait a minute, is that you Caleb," I said recognising his voice somehow. He did not say anything just looked himself over. Whilst he was doing this I checked myself to. I had a black body with two legs at the front with holes and two legs at the back with holes as well. I turned my head around and noticed two battered and partially torned see through blue wings with a black carapace on my back, when I turned around I saw I had a jagged curved horn on my head and I could feel two fangs sticking out of my mouth, I also had a weird tail. As I was checking out my body Caleb had dragged himself to a puddle and looked at his reflection. He turned around and looked at me and asked "Jayden, what the fuck just happened, why am I a Pegasus and you a-aagh my head," He said then clasped a hoof to his head. As he was doing this I saw a puddle and then looked in it. What I saw was blood red eyes and two fangs. "I'm a Changeling," I exclaimed without knowing how I knew this. As soon as i thought about that I got a massive headache. As I turned around I saw a mark on Caleb's flank. I was laying down thinking hard at what that was. By this time Caleb was on his legs stumbling around. He looked at me and said "Why do I remember you and why are you staring at my ass," "I don't know why I can remember you and im looking at that thing stuck on your flank," I replied. As I looked at him I saw that he was silver and had wings as well but without the holes. They were like birds wings unlike mine. He had a blue and black mane and blood red eyes as well. On his flank was a Ying and Yang symbol. Wait, how do I know that I thought to myself. What do these marks mean? As I turned my head around I saw one on me that is an Eclipse symbol. "Hmmm," I muttered to myself only quiet enough for me to hear. "Hey Jayden I don't know why I know you but, I think we should work together to get out of here," Caleb said. Finally I took in my surroundings a bit more and noticed we were in a forest surrounded by tall trees. "Ya think." I replied. Caleb said sighing "Come on, we need to get out of here," Thud I tripped over myself and and looked up to see Caleb smirking at me.