//------------------------------// // Chapter 7: The Blade of Harmony // Story: Equestria Wars Episode XVII: Revenge of the Alliance // by sonicdash123 //------------------------------// Charming Thunder walked with Danny through the halls of the castle as they talked. "So the book was not that important after all?" Danny asked. Charming Thunder only nodded as the two entered the library. He then used his magic to levitated a book from the shelf and scrolled on through it. "The power of the elements is not enough," Charming Thunder explained. "I need something that will not harm Mephiles, but redeem him back to the light." "And how pray tell are you going to do that?" Charming Thunder stopped scrolling and found the page he was looking for. "Have you ever heard of the Blade of Harmony?" Charming Thunder then levitated the book to Danny and showed him a picture of a sword with the Elements of Harmony on it. "Yes. It's a blade used by Celestia during the Discord Wars. But what does it got to do redeeming my father?" "Think about it; the Elements of Harmony were used to defeat Nightmare Moon when she returned. What if it could do the same with just one strike of the blade." "It could work, I guess. Where could we find the blade?" "It's not just found. It is made. The elements are currently at the Tree of Harmony. So we use them in addition with the Element of Courage to make the Blade of Harmony." "Then to the Tree of Harmony we shall traverse." Charming Thunder nodded and then walked with Danny out of the library. --------------------- Twilight and her friends are locked up in a magic proof cage at Mephiles' hideout. Twilight struggled to get out while the others just sat there. Mephiles then entered the room as she stopped to see him. "What do you want, Mephiles?" she demanded. "Just want to see how my favorite ponies are doing," Mephiles said. "After all you are all my guests." They then took a pause as Twilight sat down in the cage. "So much strength. Darkness rises, and light to meet it. I warned Twivine when she was my ally and was growing stronger, that your daughter; Lucina, would rise against us. Charming Thunder... I assumed. Wrongly." Applejack then stood up and stepped up closer. "You underestimate my husband, and your son, and us," Applejack said. "It will be your downfall." Mephiles only chuckled. "Has Twivine told you things? A weakness in me?" Mephiles laughed as the room echoed with his laughter. "Young fool. I knew Twivine was not strong enough to face your daughter. And now, Princess Twilight here will give me every detail of Charming's plans to destroy me or I will let Tirek drain all of your magic so he can claim it for himself." "No," Twilight responded. "Yes." Mephiles then levitated Twilight in the air and began to torture her. "Give. Me. Everything." Twilight began to scream in pain as lightning came out of Mephiles' fingers. --------------------- Charming Thunder's shuttle landed in the Everfree Forest where the Tree of Harmony is located. Starswirl, Charming Thunder, and Danny exited the ship while the other members of the Pillars waited for them. "Your highness," Somnambula greeted. "It is so good to see you again." "I need to borrow the Elements of Harmony to make the Blade of Harmony," Charming Thunder explained. "Starswirl gave me permission that in return, I must return the elements to the tree." "Of course, but it is not easy to make the blade," Mistmane said. "What do you mean?" Danny asked. "It requires some strength of an element bearer like yourself in order to call it here." "Then that is the sacrifice I must make," Charming Thunder said. "It is the only way to stop Mephiles." "Then follow us to the tree," Meadowbrooke said as she gestured Charming Thunder to follow the Pillars to the Tree of Harmony. When they arrived, Charming Thunder stood in front of the tree as the others stood back. Solar Comet then stepped forward and asked, "Are you sure you want to do this?" "I must," Charming Thunder said before he closed his eyes as the Element of Magic was levitated off of the tree first and began to circle him. The Element of Kindness then levitated off of the tree along with Loyalty, Honesty, Generosity, and Laughter. Finally the Element of Courage levitated off of the tree and the elements began to surround Charming Thunder. They then circle around him in a fast speed. Charming Thunder's eyes then began to glow when they opened and he floated in the air as the elements closed in on him. A bright light flashed and when it faded, Charming Thunder wielded the Blade of Harmony in his hoof and raised it in the air. He then lowered the blade and turned to face Danny and the Pillars. "It is done," Starswirl said. "The Blade of Harmony is now reborn. Bound to you alone." "Thank you, my friends. Now I must prepare for the final battle with Mephiles and his alliance." "Agreed," Danny said. "Whatever Mephiles wants with our friends and family, it can't be good." "I feel it too, Danny. I felt Twilight's pain and suffering from across Equestria. She is still alive just as Rainbow and Applejack are." "Then we must find them." --------------------- Mephiles released Twilight from torture and dropped her back to the ground as he laughed maniacally. "Well, well, I did not expect your husband to be stupid enough to challenge me," he said. "We will give him and his Equestrian Empire the death he desires." He then began to take his leave as Twilight slowly got up. "You won't get away with this, Mephiles," Twilight said. "Oh, I already have, princess." Mephiles laughed as he left the room. He then turned to a soldier guarding the door. "Bring them aboard my flagship. I have plans for them." "Yes, my lord," the soldier said as he entered the room while Mephiles continued to leave. --------------------- Charming Thunder sat on his throne as the holo figures of Celestia, Luna, and Cadence stood in front of him. They grew concerned about using the Elements of Harmony to make the Blade of Harmony in order to stop Mephiles after a brief explanation from him. "I understand," Celestia said. "But are you sure it will work?" "It helped saved Luna," Charming Thunder said. "Yes," Luna said. "But we fear what will happen if you would fail." "I won't." "We will rendezvous at Canterlot on Celestia's flagship to make our stand against Mephiles' fleet," Cadence said. "I sure hope you know what you are doing, brother." "You worry too much, big sis." The transmission ended as Charming Thunder got up from his throne and gazed out of the window.