//------------------------------// // Brothers....? Of the Balance? // Story: Brothers of the Balance // by bronypanda //------------------------------// Author's Note: Hello everypony, BronyPanda here, im finally introducing the brothers in this chapter,(SPOILER) for the the first brother, the white alicorn, imagine him with the voice of Trevor Devall (voice of of prince blueblood and FancyPants) and for the second alicron, Tony Todd (voice of Dreadwing, from Transformers Prime) anyway, enjoy The room was full of whispers while everypony stared at the mysterious magic object that was ominously floating at the top of the ceiling. No pony was more shocked and horrified than the 3 ponies at the top of the balcony. The sparkle siblings had regained their heads and were now watching the magic object as it grew larger and larger. After firing back at Luna in defense, Princess Celestia had witnessed something out of the corner of her eye were The Balance was performed and was now glaring at the balcony with a vicious anger. The 3 ponies at the ledge tried to make themselves as small as possible. Princess Celestia opened her mouth, as if to yell at Twilight, Shining Armor and Cadence for interfering with royal affairs, but was interrupted by a bright glowing coming from the key. The key was now as large as the hanging chandelier and was now slowly descending, hovering inches from the ground. His captain instincts taking over, Shining Armor rushed down to key and observed it from a few steps away to make sure it was safe. It was nothing like he had ever seen. It was a beautiful, eligent design, rivaling the majestic beauty of The castle design itself. Shining Armor snapped out of his day dream when the key began to ascend from the ground, He didn't get the opportunity to get a closer look, when the key launched out the nearest window in the room and raced into the city. Twilight, Cadence, Shining Armor, the Princesses, and a few guards chased it outside, after having to postpone the discussion (battle) for obvious reasons, and followed it to somewhere In the middle of The town square. They all came to a sudden stop when they had reached there destination, they were all shocked where the key had few off to........Canterlot Tower. (Inside Canterlot Tower) The key slowy came to a stop at the chamber that rested in the tower. Finally at the chamber's door, it came to a halt and glowed brighter than ever before. As if on cue, the doors slowy creaked open revealing the case that contained the elements of harmony. The case then unlocked and fell to the marble floor, revealing the 6 elements, completely vulnrable to the key floating mere inches away. The 6 elements then formed a vertical ring infront of the key, and began to spin slowly at first, soon speeding up in a matter of seconds. As they spun faster, a small hole was created; a key hole. Siezing the oppurtunity, a beam was shot from the tip of the key directly into the hole, which began to grow larger and larger until it fit the shape of chamber door perfectly, presenting a portal. Having served it's purpose, the key dematerialize, becoming a mist; the mist entering the door way into the darkness of the portal. The Elements Of Harmony ceased their spinning, falling to the floor with a number a 'clanking' sounds that echoed throughout the room. It was silent in the tower, not a Sound could be heard. The portal still open and motionless. If you looked straight into it, you could see beautiful stars gleeming in the darnkess, as if it was a portal directly into space. The sound of wind broke the silence, as activity began to stir within the doorway. The surface of the portal began to trickle like dripping water into a still pond. The trickling came to a stop as a white hoof stepped onto the carpet of the floor.... oooooo (Outside the tower taking place at the same time as the previous part) Everypony stood still at the massive door to Canterlot Tower. Twilight took a few steps closer and was immedietly stopped by a hoof presented infront of her. "Explain". Princess Celestia demanded with a bitter tone. Twilight exchanged nervous glances back at Shining Armor and Cadence in hope that they could lend a hoof. "Well"..... oooooo After what seemed like hours of explanation, The princess had heard enough and was trying to think of the 3's punishment. "You 3 are lucky there is another matter to attend to at this moment, if Nothing were to stop me, your punishments would be executed at this moment, but since that is not the case, it will have to wait". Celestia declared. The 3 ponies before her looked like pathetic children being scolded by their mother becuase they had messed up big time. Celestia looked to Luna who was clearly still holding her grudge, but fortunatley had a moment of equal minding, to decide the ponies fate with her sister. "Very well, let us proceed inside" Luna announced to the guards, who saluted in return. (Inside) The front door slowy creaked open, as Shining Armor popped his head in to take a quick peek to make sure the area was secure. When he anounced that it was all clear, the princess slowy proceeded into the tower cautiously, unkowing of what they might find. Twilight and Cadence shortly following. One step at a time, everpony made their way to the door of the element's chamber shocked to find it open, and more shocked to see the Elements of Harmony laying on the floor like garbage. Luna, having respect to old customs and traditions, picked up the elements in her hooves, holding them like she would a small foal. "I.....don't understand" Cadence spoke up, "what happened to the key, how did it open the chamber to the elements and a better question, why did whoever did this just....leave em' here"? Everypony was startled to hear a light chuckling from 2 figures, sitting on a chandlier above the chamber. "ehheh, oh we're terribly sorry for our little..... overperforming entrance". Said the white figure. Next to him was a dark grey figure laughing as much as his companion. "Whats the point of making an entrance if not in style brother"? He asked. Down below, both the Princesses, backed away slowly, motioning everpony behind them to do the same. They had no idea who they were or what they were dealing with and planned not to find out. The dark grey figure was the first to notice. "Oh brother it seems we've frightened them, perhaps we should introduce ourselves"? "Ah, Captial idea my brother.... If they're not gone by now" the white figure replied. Slowy, the 2 figures descened from the chandlier and presented themselves to their hosts. Once they came into light, they were revealed to be 2 MALE alicorns, which brought an aghast expression to everypony's face. The first to speak was the white alicorn who was as tall as Celestia, wearing blue armor and a helm allowing his horn to show, sky blue mane and eyes, with an amazing triangular sapphire stone with music notes encircling it as a cutie mark. "Ahem, greetings friends, my name is Septimus, I am the spirit of unity and honor". He announced pridefully, "And it is a great honor to be in your presence". He spoke humbly. His brother, who was taller than both Celestia and Septimus stepped up to speak. He had a dark grey coat, wearing black silver armor, his mane, eyes and tail color were red. His cutie mark being similar to his brother's, a square shaped ruby with gold keys encircling it. He also wore an odd helm, the thing that was odd about it was that altough he had a unicorn horn, the helm displayed 2 horns in a downward position, like a bull's horns put upside down. "I am the great Alduin, Spirit of the duty and power ". He said, his head raised high and then respectfully bowing, "It is a pleasure to meet you all". Septimus was the one to professionally introduce themselves. "We are the Brothers Of the Balance". Ooooooo The princesses were frozen in place, for the first time in eons, here stood not one, but TWO male alicorns in equestria. Beside the 3 princesses, no other alicorns existed in equestria let alone male alicorns. Even Cadence was in awe at the sight of the brothers. Not a word was spoken for a few minutes, setting an akward mood for the 2 brothers. Septimus looked to his brother, then back to the ponies thinking that they might have not heard well "Err, I...am Septimus spirit of- "N-not necessary Septimus, we heard you the first time". Celestia interrupted a bit harshly. The princess could not tell whether or not these 2 were a threat in anyway, and wasnt taking any chances, keeping her distance. "Watch your tongue mare". Alduin shot back, "The lad simply was trying to make mere converstion, and does not deserve your condesending tone". Alduin clearly seemed to be the eldest of the brothers on account of his size compared to Septimus and his overprotectivness of his sibling. "Forgive her brother, she knows not what we are or why we are here and she is simply being protective". Septimus looked to Celestia, then to Luna. "Let us start over perhaps". "My brother and I are humbled to be here, may we have the honor of knowing your names"? The ponies before them looked at each other nervously before Twilight spoke up to break the ice, against her teacher's wishes. "H-hello.... Uh, my name is Twilight Sparkle, This is Princess Celestia, princess Luna, and princess Cadence, and my brother, Shining Armor, Captain of the Royal Guard". She said, nervously. "There was that so difficult"? Alduin bantered "I suppose......not". Replied Celestia, defeated by her student's good mannerism. Luna was more curious than ever and had a certain Pinkie Pie eagerness to barage them with questions. With all her confidence she dashed up to the brothers, messing with their manes, wings, hoofs, just begging to know more about them. "I'vveverseenalicornssuchasyourselves,wereareyoufrom,youcan'tbefromequestria,howdidyougethere"? (i've never seen such alicorns such as yourselves, were are you form, you cant be from equestria, how did you get here)? " I have so many questi- She was cut off when she was picked up by her sister's magic as she flailed around, desperate to escape and get back to the brothers. "Forgive her, she can get quite.....messy, around strangers, especially other alicorns". Celestia explained, perhaps we can talk someplace more private"? Septimus and Alduin nodded in agreement as they all walked to the castle. Celestia still holding luna in her magic, Shining Armor discussing with Alduin about responsibilities and Cadence trying to get to know Septimus better. Twilight walked behind everypony with one question floating in her mind, "Brothers...? Of... the Balance"? Okay guys theres the 3rd chapter, like before, suggestions, and comments below, get ready for the next chapter, lots of obvious twists commin up