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// Chapter 10: Meeting of the Monarchs 
// Story: All Hail the Overlord 
// by TheAncientPolitzanian 
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For the next few minutes, Celestia sat next to the Black Crystal that was once her lover. The feeling of lost still burned in her chest.

Soon however, the feeling of lost was replaced. A feeling she had not felt in a long, long time. Rage. Pure, unadulterated rage. 

This 'Overlord' had taken away one of the things she loved most, and she would have her revenge. 

Celestia pulled herself up, a scowl on her face. 

"Twilight!" Celestia said, her voice ripe with rage, and almost as loud as if she was using the Royal Canterlot Voice. "Contact Prince Rutherford, Queen Novo and Grandpa Gruff! I want the leaders of every kingdom we know of coming to Equestria! We are going to war!"

"Is Grandpa Gruff even the leader of the Gryphons?" a nearby guard mumbled to another. 

"I don't know, just roll with it," the other replied.

Twilight saluted. "Yes Ma'am!" she yelled, before she left the room with her friends, preparing to write letters to the monarchs of the many different kingdoms. 

"You, Guards. Wake up Shining Armor. We need the Royal Guard trained to perfection," she said, pointing to a squad of guardsmen with the tip of her sword. 

The Guards saluted before getting to work. 

"From this day forwards, Equestria has declared war upon The Overlord and his Empire!" Celestia declared, raising her hoof.





The Monarchs of every kingdom sat at a table in the center of the royal meeting hall. Flanking the Monarchs were their Personal Guards. An Idea implemented by Ember and Prince Rutherford. To make sure that the leaders were always with their elitist soldier, to make sure there were no problems during negotiations. 

There were the obvious ones of course. Behind the Quad-princesses and the Alternate Celestia was Shining Armor in his Purple armor, and behind Thorax was Pharynx, who had donned a suit of Dark Blue armor, which consisted of smooth metal and two Mandible like pincers that came out of the sides of the head, the Stereotypical Changeling armor, larger then average though to fit Pharynx.

Both of them looked equally ragged however, Pharynx's forehead was emblazoned with a large crack, and Shining had a black eye. 

Standing behind Ember however, was the tallest creature in the room. Standing a good ten feet tall and covered in Red Armor stood the dragon by the name of Flare. In his right claw was a large red tower shield with the image of a flame carved into it and in the left hand was a Warhammer that would require two hands (Or hooves,) for everyone else in the room, baring one. Nothing of the Dragon was visible under the armor, aside from two eyes with orange irises. The helmet had vision holes that were in the shape of two frowning eyes, making it seem that the Dragon was perpetually mad.

In a complete tone shift, on the opposite end of the table, sat Queen Novo. Her guard was General Sea Spray. He was a purple hippogriff wearing golden armor which shone brilliantly in the light. Clasped too his side was Rapier with a rather large Pearl in the pommel. He stood confidently, an odd aura of smugness around him, which was usually not seen when he was among his other Hippogriffs or not in armor. It was clear, at least to Pharynx that Sea Spray foolishly thought that he could take on any other Guard in the room and come out victorious, but Pharynx felt he knew those kinds of creatures enough. They were all show.

Beside Queen Novo sat Grandpa Gruff. He wasn't really here to listen to any of the other leaders. Really, he was just there for the food. Behind Gruff was a rather large gryphon. He stood as tall as Pharynx and Luna, but he was a lot broader. He wore a suit of silver, full-plate armor and a great helm. The feathers in his wings were uncovered; however, the limb area that the feathers emerged from was covered in small plates of armor. He wielded a heater shield, which had the symbol of Griffonstone, the Idol of Boreas, and a steel straight sword, decorated with gold and silver. This Particular Gryphon was named Gallant. He was more of a spoilt rich boy then a warrior. He was one of the richest Gryphons around and thus had access to all the best equipment the Gryphons had to offer. He was still a good fighter, but just not to the extent of others.

Last, but certainly the largest in the room, in terms of weight and shape, at 8 feet tall and weighing 2,000 pounds of pure muscle was Gowland. He stood behind Prince Rutherford. He was a Yak with large black fur and wore a horned helmet, which made it look like he had 4 horns.  He held a really large great axe, which was as long as Flare was tall. The Yak looked like he was able to bring down a building by charging at it. 

Shining Armor leaned over and whispered to Pharynx. "I think Ember and Rutherford only wanted the guards to be there for the meetings so they could show off Flare and Gowland." 

Pharynx snorted, clearly stifling a laugh. "You think?" he replied in a whisper. 

The alternate Celestia stood up suddenly, slamming her hooves on the table.

"Greetings. I am Celestia. The Celestia of a different world, who has come here through a Magic mirror to be more specific. You have all been called here for a very important reason." She said before her horn glowed and an image appeared in the center of the table. 

It was a tall changeling, almost exactly similar in appearance to Thorax. This Thorax wore a crown and a suit of dark grey segmented armor. He also wore a dark red cape, which fit with his Crimson Carapace and two dark grey Antlers. 

"This is Overlord Thorax. He has conquered my world, and I feel that he may be coming for your world now. We need to band together to save both of our worlds." Celestia said. 

Thorax and Ember responded almost in unison. "We are in." They said.

"If an evil me is trying to conquer the us, I will definitely help." Thorax finished. 

"I mean, we already knew you were going to be joining us," Twilight said  "But we appreciate it." 

"Consider the Hippogriffs and Sea Ponies are on your side. Consider it our debt for your help." Queen Novo said. 

"Yaks help ponies fight tall red bug pony!" Prince Rutherford said, raising his left forehoof into the air. 

It seemed almost unanimous until Gruff decided to speak. "How do we even know this 'Overlord' is as evil as you say?" Gruff stated, leaning back. 

The Alternate Celestia glared at him for a second before slowly exhaling. "My world is the opposite of yours, those who are evil in your world are good in mine, and visa versa." 

"Then how do we know that you are not working with him? If the alternate Thorax is evil, should not the alternate Celestia be as well?" Gruff stated, rising from his seat. 

Gallant placed his left foreleg's claw upon Gruff's shoulder. "Now now, Gruff, thouests world insulteth our benevolent benefactors. We doth not wish for the Regal Princesses to be offendeth by thine owns of Fiddle-faddle." Gallant stated, "Although, we would truly prefer evidence of no foul play or humbuggery." 

He turned his head to look at the alternate Celestia, hoping for her to give proof of her claims. 

"I can provide proof myself," Pharynx said stepping forwards. "We first became aware of the Overlord's existance when one of his warriors attacked the alternate Celestia here, when she tried to reach us. Afterwards, he threw a Halberd at my brother and could have killed him. Is that not evidence enough of Celestia's claims?" 

Gruff sat back in his chair. "Yes I suppose. Fine, you have our support, but I don't think the Gryphons will be able to provide much support to the war effort, giving our recession and all." 

"Maybe they wouldn't have such a problem with money if their richest figures didn't dress themselves in armor and went about pretending to be warriors and nobility." Shining Armor quietly mumbled to himself. 

"On to more pressing matters." Thorax said leaning forwards on the table. "What are we going to do? It's not like we can fight a war using a mirror as a method to get to and from battle." 

"That was a problem I see as well." The actual Celestia said placing her hooves onto the table. "But I might have an Idea. Star Swirl the bearded created the magic mirror that allows us to travel and thus, with the help of Alicorn magic, he might be able to create a larger portal between the realms, allowing us to move our armies between the two."

"But, while everyone is trying to find Starswirl and the rest of the Pillars of Equestria, The Elements of Harmony will enter the world through the mirror and attempt to defeat the Overlord first, to prevent any unnecessary deaths."

"Wait a second." Said Sea Spray, stepping forwards and putting one of his claws of the table. "Just because this person is evil does not mean he is trying to take over our World as well. I am sure if we negotiated with him, we might be able to come to a common ground, and stop a war that could lead to thousands of deaths." 

There was mumbling around the table at this and a couple nods of agreement. 

"You don't get it." The alternate Celestia said with a look of anger on her face. "The Overlord and his Changelings feed on war. War is what gives them purpose!" 

"Then Declaring war on them would only feed them, and make them stronger." Novo said, which caused a lot of people nod in agreement. "I say we put it too a vote. All nations in favor of going with the Elements into the alternate world and attempting Negotiations with the Overlord?" 

Queen Novo, Gruff and Thorax all rose their hands. 

"Thorax? Why?" Pharynx whispered to his brother. 

"Queen Novo is right. We have to at least make sure. The Changeling people can not afford a war. I am confident that no one here could." Thorax whispered back. 

Pharynx could only grumble in response.

"It appears to be a tie. One more vote is required for it to pass." Luna said. Nobody did anything until the real Celestia slowly rose her hand as well.

"What?" Her alternate self cried out. "You are fools! All of you!" 

"What are you doing Celestia?" Luna whispered to her sister. 

"I will avenge Sombra's death, personally, and if negotiations fail, that will be my best shot to stab my spear into their Tyrants heart." Celestia whispered in response, a dark frown on her face.

Luna was silent for a few minutes, before she nodded in response. "Ok sister."