August 10,
Twilight, Fluttershy, and Vinyl made it to the old palace ruins without trouble. It concerned Twilight to a degree, but they had pressing matters. Something told Twilight that they needed to hurry.
“Alright so where am I settin' up?” asked the Vinyl.
Twilight pointed to the tower, “Up there. That tower was designed as a magic amplifier. It should be the perfect place for Fluttershy's song.”
“So are you going to actually tell me why you dragged my flank to one of the most dangerous places in Equestria or am I flyin' blind?” asked the DJ.
“OK, but first you must swear never to repeat anything you see or hear.” Twilight said.
“Yeah, sure, I swear.” said Vinyl.
Twilight began, “Alright, here's the deal...”
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It felt amazing. The wind in my fur. The sun on my face. The grass on my paws. I was alive.
As I ran towards home I saw a shape in the sky. It looked like a dragon but had a scorpion tail and other differences. It was a wyvern, and a big one at that. It could easily swallow a pony whole, which kinda suck cause I'm the size of a pony. Was it hunting? Yeah it was definitely hunting a light brown speck.
Fear washed over me when I realized who it was, “Jynx!” I picked up the pace pushing myself to go faster, “I'm not going to loose you before I even get you back!”
I was running faster then I had ever ran before. The air felt almost solid as the resistance built. Silver flames began dancing across my fur as my speed increased. The wall grew stronger trying to keep me from my love, but I wouldn't let it. With a roar I broke free of the barrier with a silvery explosion as I was cloaked in fire.
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Jynx's home was in view when she finally noticed the shadow pass over her. She looked behind her just in time to see the great beast land. It let a defining screech that would have been funny coming coming from a creature it's size if not for the fact that it wanted her for lunch.
There was no way she could have ran at five months pregnant. The only option she had was to pray for miracle. She couldn't even look away.
The monster opened its mouth and lunged at her. The toothy maw was torn from its path as a roaring silver ball of fire slammed into its side, sending it sprawling. A cloud of dust obscured Jynx's view, but the voice that came was unmistakable.
“Like the phoenix from the ashes, I have risen. May god have mercy on the souls of my enemies, cause I sure as FUCK WON'T!” it said.
Jynx watched in disbelief as the dust began to clear. It was something out of her dreams. Her love breaking from his prison for her. Except she wasn't dreaming. He was real, standing in between her and the thing that wishes her harm.
The wyvern regained its footing and attempted to impale Shiro on its venomous stinger. Instead it got a flaming punch to the nose. It them tried to swipe at him with its claw only to hit air.
Shiro leaped in the air drawing his sword as he came down on his opponent only to have it bounce harmlessly off its hard scales.
Shiro landed and focused his energy into his weapon, “BAN-”
The great predator brought its jaws down and in one gulp swallowed the hero.
Jynx's heart stopped, “No... no... SHIRO!!!”
as if spurred by her cry the wyvern froze with a pained expression before being ripped apart by a hurricane of metal from within. Hundreds of small blades spun around the white tiger before retracting back over his body, and then melting back into its sword form.
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“How?” was all Celestia could say as she stood shaking with fear of her father.
“How am I here?” laughed the old tyrant, “Your daughter. That's how.”
“You lie.” she glared at him now, “Twilight would never help you.”
“Not Willingly, no, but she helped me all the same.” he said, “And now that daddy's home you don't need to burden yourself with the crown. Step down and we will have no problems.”
Celestia lowered into a threatening posture, horn glowing, and said with as much venom in her voice as she could, “You will never rule Equestria, monster.”
“Aww, you'll make me cry.” he said mockingly, “Do you really wish to fight me? Then let's get this over with.”
Without warning he launched a dark orb at the sun goddess.
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I turned from the mess I made and looked into the eyes of the most beautiful mare in the world.
“Hay, sexy girl, what I miss?” I said.
She walked up to me and threw her hooves around my neck, crying into my fur, “You marvelous ass. I thought I’d never see you again.”
“I'm back, and I’m sorry.” I said, “So what's been going on since I’ve been gone.”
She released me and told me everything that Twilight found out about Chronos.
Needless to say I was upset, “That dirty, some bitch. I’ll gut'em.”
“There's one more thing you should know.” Jynx said, “You're going to be a father.”
I was stunned, “...pardon. D-d-did you say f-f-fa-f-f-f-f-f-fa-f-”
“Father.” she finished for me, “I'm pregnant.”
I felt light headed, “H-how...”
“Well when a stallion and a mare love each other...”
“Smart ass. You know what I mean. We're not even the same species.”
“You are a chaos mage.” she said, “Are you upset about it?”
“Upset?” I laughed, “That's like asking Dash if she'd be upset about getting into the Wonder Bolts. I’ve always wanted kids.” a thought hit me, “Is it a foal or a cub?”
Jynx laughed, “That's what Trixie asked. It's a colt though.”
“I'm going to have a sun! Wait, did you say Trixie?” I asked.
“It's a long story. Twilight and I were...” an explosion in the distance cut her off.
We looked around and saw smoke coming from Canterlot.
“That's gotta be him.” I said, “Jynx...”
“I know.” tears were starting to form in her eyes, “You have to help. I’m giving you one warning though. You are NOT leaving me to raise our son alone. I just got you back, don't leave me again.”
I brought her into a deep passionate kiss. Without breaking I raised my paw and summoned Philomena. When we broke I was already in my phoenix form.
“I'll see you in a few.” I said and took off.
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Applejack was busy bucking apples. She had found out that she's three weeks pregnant just that morning and was so happy she had to burn off the energy it gave her.
She almost didn't hear the rustling from the trees... almost.
“Consarnit. Get outta there ya varmints.” she said.
A black shape shot out at her. She quickly twisted around and bucked the apples right out of the thing. It slammed against the trunk of a tree, but was barely fazed by the attack. It was back up and pressing the attack.
She bucked the thing away again and removed her hat pulling a long knife out of the inside. It charged and was met by the blade to it's chest. It let out a cry of pain before disintegrating.
“What the Tartarus was that?” she asked.
She peeked down the road to town and saw a black hole hovering at her gate with monsters rushing out.
She ran inside calling, “Big Mac! Code black!”
“Yer kiddin' right?” he said, “Vampires are attackin in the middle of the day?”
she came out of their room with a cross bow, pack, and belts of knives and glass vials, “I don't think their vampires but they're evil and they die like'em.”
“Yer serious.” he jumped to get his own gear coming back a bit later.
“Ya ready, sugarcube?” asked AJ.
“Let's kill us some evil critters.” said Big Mac.
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Jynx watched as her love disappeared towards the capital city. She finally got him back and he's already gone again... to fight a god. Shouldn't I be more worried than I am? she thought to herself.
She was about to go back inside when a multicolor blur stopped her.
“Jynx, Derpy just got back from a delivery. She said she saw a dragon heading this way.” she said quickly, “Get inside, I’m going to warn Twilight.”
Dash took off towards the old palace. She knew that twilight could take care of herself but she was focusing on her plan.
It didn't take her long to reach the ruins. She flew strait up to the tower and found Twilight and Fluttershy watching as Vinyl set up her equipment.
“Twilight, Derpy just got back from a delivery.” she repeated, “She said she saw a-”
Rainbow Dash was cut off by a loud bellowing roar. She turned around and saw a a huge black dragon.
“Get set up! I’ll lead it away!” said the cyan pegasus.
She flew toward the great beast, slamming into its nose. It grunted from the discomfort, but was practically unfazed. It swung a claw at Dash but she nimbly dodged the clumsy appendage.
“Nah, Nah, Nah, you couldn't catch my if I was sleeping.” Dash taunted.
The dragon pumped its wings toward the cocky mare causing her to lose control. The beast took the opportunity to grab Dash out of the sky.
“Hay, lemme go asshole!” she demanded as the dragon laughed.
With his free claw he grabbed the helpless pony's wing and shifted his other claw to hold the other. With a malicious smile and blood lust filled eyes he dug his claws into the flesh of Rainbow Dash's wings. She let out a blood curdling scream as her precious wings were severed.
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Jynx watched as her little sister disappeared over the forest.
A dragon is coming here and Shiro left already she thought to herself, I'm not going to just stand here and watch. It's still not finished but it'll have to do.
Jynx walked as fast as her swollen body would let her. She stepped into her home and went strait back to her work room and locked the door.
She heard a roar in the distance as she stood in the center of the room. With a look of fierce determination she tapped the floor three times.
I'll protect everypony while you're gone, Shiro. Don't you worry. she thought as she descended beneath the floor
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I could feel the shock waves from miles away. The two clashing gods made a spectacular show above the city. Too bad its terrifying, otherwise it would be beautiful.
In another explosion a white blur went rocketing into the ground.
“What the hell can I do to THAT!” I said to myself.
I threw myself to where I saw Celestia land. She was messed up bad, with several gashes and her right wing crumpled like a tin can. If she can't beat him how could I. She's ten times more powerful than I am.
I ran over to her and pulled her into an alley, where I healed her. Luckily the alley was hidden so he didn't see the phoenix fire.
“Morning, sunshine.” I said, using my usual nickname for the royal.
The white alicorn looked over at my like I was a ghost. I guess it made sense.
“Shiro? You're yourself again.” she said, “I'm so happy but this is the worst possible time. Chronos...”
I cut her off, “I know, Jynx filled me in.”
“You have to leave. He's too powerful for you to defeat.” she said.
“Apparently he's too powerful for you, too, princess.” I said.
“All the more reason for you to leave.” she said.
COME OUT CELESTIA. STOP HIDING. boomed the voice of the dark god.
I peeked out to get a good look at him.
“How strong is he?” I asked.
“Even with three of me it would be a challenge to defeat him.” she replied.
I tried thinking of some kind of strategy to level the playing field... or some way to get two more Celestias... of course. It would probably kill me but what choice did I have.
I looked at Celestia, “Do you trust me?” I asked.
“With my life.” she said with conviction.
“Then take my paw” I said as I held out my scared paw.