//------------------------------// // Book 1 Part 6 // Story: Overlord Equestria Book 1 // by Kaliann25 //------------------------------// Overlord Equestria Book 1: Infiltration (Part 6) After the meeting with the Overlord of Death, the Princesses, Prince Armor, and the Bearers exchanged worried looks. This situation was really delicate now. Should they surrender, and accept this monster’s offer? Or, should they refuse, and face him instead? On the other side, all of their military were looking at them in disbelief. Have their Princesses really created their own enemies? What happened? “Damn undead.” complained Celestia. “He ruined the trust our little ponies have on us.” “To be fair, we did it ourselves by hiding the truth.” mumbled Cadence. “Let’s not argue about it now.” said Luna. “We need to discuss this in private. Twilight Sparkle, can we use your castle?” “Of course!” agreed the lavender alicorn. “But there’s really nothing to discuss though.” They moved to Twilight’s Castle, where they reunited around the Cutie Map. “Okay,” Celestia began, “as you know, we have a potential enemy here. By far, one of the biggest threats the ponykind has ever faced. But, he have offered us to become our ally instead. Shall we accept, or shall we face him?” Twilight raised a hoof. “Princess Celestia, with all respect, I don’t know why we’re bothering to have this discussion anyway. Obviously, we’re going to face him. The Elements of Harmony may not be as efficient against our other foes, but, everyone knows what Healing-type spells can do to the undead.” “You said it, Twilight.” agreed Luna, thoughtful. “The Elements are not as efficient against our other foes.” “Luna, please don’t tell me you are actually considering becoming this thing’s ally!” gasped Celestia. “We are ponies. We do things our own way. We don’t have to depend on a stranger to fix our problems for us!” “Princess Celestia, Twiley, there’s something you are not considering.” said Shining Armor. “And is the fact that this monster have more than undeads under his command. The Elements of Harmony can defeat all the Death Knights and similars he could have, but, there are not the only ones.” “Well, we can always use the Crystal Heart to get rid of the demonic creatures like the succubus.” suggested Twilight. “It wasn’t the only one.” Said Shining, frowning. “Think about the maids. Narberal Gamma was not an undead, or a demon. Remember?” Twilight grinded her teeth remembering how long she had a servant of Ainz Ooal Gown living under her own roof. She was pretty sure that it was her who stole all the information about Equestria that Ainz had. “We also have to consider he is offering us the chance to defeat once and for all the ancient enemy of the ponykind. Humans.” added Cadence. “Cadence, tell me you’re joking!” said Rainbow Dash. “Yes, are ya’ realizing yer’ giving Equestria to that monster?” protested Applejack. Shining Armor raised a hoof. “It may be the case, but, I also want to consider the fact that the military is tired of having to deal with a random villain from the past. If this Ainz monster defeats all of our enemies, we can focus in most important things. Like ending this isolation from the world.” “Shine, not you, please!” begged Twilight. “We cannot keep using the Elements indefinitely. Each time, our enemies get stronger, better, smarter. We need the forces of Nazarik” said Luna. “If they take care of our past mistakes, I don’t see why not supporting them in their campaign against humans.” “And then, what?” questioned Celestia. “Surrender Equestria to Ainz Ooal Gown?” “If he turns on us, we can use the Elements on him.” said Cadence. “Or something stronger. I don’t know. What I’m sure is that I am willing to give him a chance, I am in favor of the alliance.” “Cadence, please tell me you’re joking…” mumbled Pinkie Pie, trembling. “I am not. I am joining them.” assured the pink alicorn. Shining Armor agreed. “Yes, I vote we join Nazarik.” Luna nodded slowly. “I am sorry, Tia, Twilight Sparkle. But I still remember how my own creation imprisoned us in Tartarus. How he tried to take our magic. Also, I see our niece struggling with the monsters I brought to the physical world on the daily basis. We trapped ourselves in a dead alley, and we’ve been doing fine for the last millennia, but we cannot go like this forever. If joining Nazarik is that it takes to get out of this dead alley, I say let’s do it.” Princess Celestia looked at her sister in awe, but she nodded. She felt disappointed, but, the others seem to have made a decision. “I see. I don’t like it, but, the majority has spoken. Equestrian will accept the Great Tomb of Nazarik as an ally!” “Princess Celestia, please don’t!” said Twilight. The Princess of the Sun smiled sadly. “Three against two, Twilight Sparkle. Three against two.” None of the Bearers could believe this, neither Starlight. The Princesses have agreed to join an undead. An undead! Twilight faced Cadence, Shining Armor, Celestia and Luna. “Princess Celestia, if you do this, I swear we will never use the Elements of Harmony again. If the monster turns on you, don’t call us. We won’t come.” The other Bearers gasped at this, but quickly agreed. Yes, if Celestia wanted to join the monster instead of trusting them, she could sink in her boat alone. “Twilight, please understand, being a Princess is not always easy.” said Celestia. “Sometimes you have to take decisions you don’t like, sometimes, majority wins and…” Twilight glared at her teacher, her brother, and Princess Luna. She took a deep breath, and for the very first time, she summoned her Canterlot Royal Voice. “GET OUT OF MY CASTLE! NOW!” From that day, things weren’t easy for the Princesses. First of all, Princesses Luna and Celestia revealed the truth to their people. Of how long they were in a war against the human race, and created the Everfree Barrier to isolate them from the rest of the world. They also have admitted that they created most of the monsters who threatened the ponykind. Originally, the monsters were powerful allies who defended them from the human race, protecting the ponies above everything. Most of the ponies were shocked to learn that beings like Discord or King Sombra once fought for the ponies’ freedom; but betrayed them right after they went into hiding. But now they had a new ally. Someone who managed to find them, and offered its friendship, and, promised to help them to get rid of their foes. And asked nothing in exchange. The ponies of Equestria had mixed feelings about the news. Especially since the Princess of Friendship declared she didn’t want anything with the other Princesses after they agreed to become allies with what she said was a monster. Finally, the three-day term came to an end, and the mainPrincesses reunited at the edge of the Everfree Forest one more time. Ready to welcome their new allies. Shining Armor and Cadence were waiting for them at Canterlot, to meet with Lord Ainz to discuss the terms of the alliance. They have reunited a small cortege to make them feel welcome. A troop of elite soldiers, led by Shining Armor. And a group of six maids. The trees began to move. “Prepare to welcome our guests!” announced Princesses Celestia and Luna. They were ready to receive a group of monsters, or similar. But instead, they were surprised by a single pony. Cleaning Miracle. But she looked different, she was wearing the uniform of Nazarik’s battle maids. “Celaning Miracle?” asked Celestia. She bowed respectfully to her former employers. “Hello, Princess Celestia. Princess Luna. It’s been a while.” “No, it’s been only three days.” said Luna, with a sweat drop on her temple. “Oh, is that so? Nazarik is so great, and marvelous that you lose the track of time!” smiled Cleaning Miracle. “Oh, isn’t that Fresh Soap? Hi there. Freshy! Look, Lord Ainz gave me a uniform that resembles Lady Narberal’s!” The head maid, leading the maid cortege, titled her head. “Huh? Cleaning Miracle? Is that where you were all this time? I was worried sick!” Cleaning Miracle looked at the Princesses in disbelief. “You didn’t tell them I was with Lord Ainz?” “You tell me, one of our employees betrayed us from the inside. Is not something we like to share.” said Celestia coldly. “Why are you even here, Cleaning Miracle?” “Lord Ainz sent me to see if you accepted his offer, or not. He thought you would be more comfortable with one of our kind.” explained Cleaning Miracle. “Not you.” said Celestia angrily. “We are not pleased to see you here, Cleaning Miracle.” said Luna. “But we appreciate Ainz’ gesture though.” “It was nothing for him.” smiled Cleaning Miracle. “But, now, tell me. Are you accepting his offer, or not? If not, I’ll leave, and, Lord Ainz promises to leave you alone from now on.” “Well, we accept? Happy? Where is him?” asked Celestia. “I am instructed to open a portal as soon as we get into the castle. Lord Ainz says he doesn’t want to alarm the other ponies with his appearance, so, he says it would be better if he shows up in a place that is locked.” “Thank you.” said Luna. “Now let’s go!” The Princesses got into a carriage, pulled by four pegasi, and offered Cleaning Miracle a place with them. But Cleaning kindly refused, and took the train, along with the other soldiers and her former coworkers. All of them were fascinated with all the things she told them about the Great Tomb. “So, what kind of species live there?” asked Fresh Soap. “All kind!” explained Cleaning Miracle. “They these creatures who look like humans, as maids, but they aren’t. They call them ‘homunculi.’ Well, no, there’s a human living there. But she is so clumsy, and inefficient. The only reason she’s around, is because Lord Sebas fell in love with her, and Lord Ainz’ generosity.” “Hey, and, what about you friend Nabel? Did she joined this ‘Lord Ainz’ too?” asked another maid. “Oh, no. She was at his side all the time. You see, Nabel was actually, Lady Narberal, who I own my life to. She is a shape-shifter, like a changeling, but her species is called doppelganger. And she can become anything she likes, and she is also a Level 8 magician. The only problem is that she can only use her power in her regular self.” “Wait a minute, did you know she was not a pony all this time?” asked head maid Fresh Soap. “Of course! I own my loyalty to Nazarik!” The others gasped, and looked at Cleaning, horrified. “Wait, did you let that thing in? On purpose?” gasped a soldier. “Yes, but…” “You betrayed us!” shouted a soldier. “I was there when that thing, Lord Ainz, appeared. He is the most frightening thing I’ve ever seen! How could you?!” “He is scary, but he is less than a monster than humans!” said Cleaning Miracle. “If it wasn’t for him, I would forcibly lead humans to us, and they would have force us to slavery! He is our best choice!” “You doomed us! Are you really sure that this monster you praise so much won’t betray us?” asked the soldier. “Lord Ainz would never do something like that!” assured Cleaning Miracle. “He is really powerful, a true Overlord of Death. But he is also fair.” “He is after the human race!” said the soldier. “Yes, but they sent a group of looters to his tomb, and all he wanted from Emperor El Nix was an apology! But he refused. This is only his righteous revenge!” “Are you listening to yourself?” asked another maid. Cleaning was about to continue argue, when the train arrived to Canterlot Station. Much to their anger, the soldiers had to escort Cleaning to the Castle. But they still couldn’t believe what she have done. But the Princesses have made a decision, and they had to accept it. Besides, if the Overlord actually take care of their enemies, maybe he wasn’t so bad. But it was only a plea, they knew that this thing could turn against them anytime. The Princesses (including Cadence and Shining) received Cleaning Miracle respectfully, and they hurried to shut the door. “Alright, Cleaning Miracle, as we told you back at the forest, we accept the alliance of Ainz Ooal Gown and the Great Tomb of Nazarik.” said Celestia. “Now, what does he wants in exchange? And what is he going to do for us?” “The long terms of the alliance are yet to be decided, but, the initial terms are still the same. You promise to help us in our campaign against human race, and mutual exchange of magic knowledge. Also, we offer you to help you with your enemies. Not only sealing them away, but getting rid of them for good.” Cedence shook her head. “You’re talking like you are not Equestrian anymore, Cleaning Miracle.” “Because I am not. I own everything to Lord Ainz, and he was generous enough to make me a part of Nazarik. But, we can be friends now that you have accepted our alliance.” Ignoring her, Celestia turned to Shining Armor. “Alright, Shining Armor, you are the military strategist. What kind of warriors do you suggest to fight our… our enemies?” Shining frowned. “Okay, Sombra may be a problem, due to his ability to shapeshift into mist, and the fact his vast knowledge about the Empire’s topography. Then, as the monster suggested, an undead would be the perfect rival for Tirek. His especial powers cannot do anything against something that doesn’t have any life force. Same goes for the Sirens, since the undead have natural invulnerability to mental attacks… but, their bodies are weak, and their draconic strength could be a little tricky…” Cleaning Miracle raised a hoof. “Everything is perfectly calculated, Princesses. I’ve told them everything I know about our enemies, and Lord Ainz said that he have already thought about the creatures he would send.” Luna nodded. “Fine, we agreed already on the alliance. But, what if he fails in destroying our enemies? Our enemies won’t take it lightly, they would want revenge in our little ponies. And in Nazarik.” “Let Lord Ainz to worry about Nazarik.” assured Cleaning Miracle. “But, in the extremely unprovable cause that he loses, Lord Ainz is prepared to send a major force to face them, and protect the ponies in a human town far from here.” “A human town? Really?” asked Luna. “Isn’t that a bit, inconsistent?” “Unlike the other human towns, Carne Village is under the protection and rule of Lord Ainz.” explained Cleaning Miracle. “It is an experiment to see if he is capable to rule over several species, living together in peace. And, it would be only temporary. While Ainz’ forces take care of your enemies.” “How can you move all of our little ponies at the same time?” asked Celestia. “We have some crystals, with a spell of ‘massive teleportation’ sealed inside.” explained Cleaning Miracle, taking a crystal from her uniform. “In fact, I have one with me now, if you want it to see it work.” “I am not going to the Great Tomb of Nazarik!” said Celestia, angrily. “Alright, not yet.” said Cleaning Miracle. “I’ll only call Lord Ainz, and that would be it. Portal.” A black and red disturbance on the reality appeared on the middle of the room, and Lord Ainz appeared. Followed by Lady Albedo, and the Pleiades Battle Maids. Each of them carrying a tray of beverages, and snacks for the ponies. “We prepared you a little service, to show our appreciation.” said Lord Ainz kindly. Cadence accepted a glass, same for Luna. They both tried, and, had to admit, it was delicious. Shining Armor joined too, and tried one too. Celestia glared at the maids, but she refused it seeing that it was Narberal Gamma who offered it to her. “Straight to the point, right?” agreed Lord Ainz. “Albedo.” The succubus smiled kindly at her Lord, and offered a scroll to Celestia. “These are the terms of our alliance. If you see something you disagree with, let us now, and we’ll change it right away.” Celestia examined the document, and signed. “It’s okay. We accept. Luna.” Luna read it too, and nodded. “Nothing we haven’t discuss. It’s fine.” She signed. And also, Shining and Cadence. “Where is the other one?” asked Albedo. “The lavender one?” “My sister doesn’t want anything to do with you. Sorry.” apologized Shining Armor. “But she won’t get in your way. She just want to be left alone.” Albedo looked at her master, worried. But he simply dismissed her with a gesture. “As long as she doesn’t interfere, I don’t care.” “Then it’s settled, I guess.” said Celestia. “We’re officially allies. Now what?” Lord Ainz’ eyes glowed. “We’ll destroy your enemies, now our enemies, of course. Then we can think about the human race. But, in the meantime, I don’t mind get my hands dirty. Where do I start? You tell me.” Shining Armor smiled. “Crystal Empire. Umbrumbs, and, of course…” “Sombra.” finished Cadence. “Of course.” agreed Lord Ainz. “Tell me more.” A few hours later, Ainz was back on Nazarik. And he was tired. Seriously, how did I get involved in this? Thought the Lich. I don’t want to wipe out the human race. But, how could I tell that to Albedo and Demiurge? He sighed. To make things worse, he had to keep the act of a strong king during the meeting with the Princesses. And, I think they don’t like me. Why did Demiurge this was a good idea anyway? “Ehem!” called no other than Demiurge. “Lord Ainz, am I interrupting something?” “It’s alright, Demiurge, I was just thinking.” Demiurge made an elegant bow. “But, your thoughts are the most advanced, and the deepest of the whole world. Interrupting you would be…” Ainz raised a hand before Demiurge’s praises go for too long. “Weren’t you about to tell me something, Demiurge?” The demon shook his head. “Oh, right, of course Lord Ainz. Ehem, Shalltear and her backup are ready to go to the Crystal Empire to take care of this Sombra.” “Good. And, slowly we’ll gain these ponies’ trust, and wipe out the human race.” “Also, we have found the Sirens, with a little bit of help from Nigredo. They are hiding in some parallel world. And the entrance, happens to be, in the Crystal Empire.” “More reason to earn their trust. Tell Shalltear to restrain herself when she’s fighting Sombra. We can explore this new world, to see if we can expand the power of Nazarik.” “I wouldn’t expect less from you, Lord Ainz.” Ainz dismissed Demiurge, as he sighed. He was tired. Really tired.