//------------------------------// // Endings // Story: The Marvelous Six // by Chemtest //------------------------------// The tall figure’s purple robes blow in a nonexistent wind, and his eyes stare at the gathered heroes, “I am Edis, God of Endings.” King Ordirus speaks after him, “He informed me of the fact that I needed to die in the past, despite your efforts, Capplejack.” Edis staggers a bit, and lowers himself to the ground, “You six were my final quest. I had to make sure you didn’t die.” Ordirus smiles, and creates a spiritual chair for Edis, “Edis has been on a long journey. He comes from another universe, and his physical form has faded like mine. His spiritual form is about to fade as well, so please listen closely.” Edis takes a seat, “You six are lesser beings in the multiverse, something you will find hard to understand. But there exists a threat beyond you.” Poki smiles, “You sure it’s beyond us? We are the most powerful creatures here!” Edis shakes his head, “No, there are heroes far mightier than you! But you are still very, very important. For Ages untold, there has been a cycle of the multiverse being destroyed and created again. Nobody can remember the last Cycle, but due to my nature as God of Endings, I understand more. The Great Destroyer, Zalgo, grows in power and gathers followers. You have already met Ordirus, Element of Control. But there are five more. King Blueblood, Element of Greed. Khorn, Element of Blood. Kurye Karşıtı, Element of Power. Nerazîbûnê, Element of Madness. And Jim Pickens, Element of Deceit. Each of them are powerful enough to kill all of you.” Edis looks up, “His forces will grow larger as well.” Twange shrugs, “If they are so powerful, what can we fight with?” Edis smiles, “The counter, the Elements of Harmony. They carry power equal to the Elements of Destruction, and their bearers are all skilled warriors within themself. Survivor, Element of Compassion, Spirit of Humanity. Avatar, Element of Steadfastness, Spirit of Souls. Slenderman, Element of Selflessness, Spirit of Emotion. Courier, Element of Resolve, Spirit of Creation. Ravens Breath, Element of Unity, Spirit of Endings. And Chem, Defeater of Ordirus, Element of Bravery, Spirit of Reality.” Rainbor interrupts, “This is great and all, but how can we help?” King Ordirus looks up at them, and smiles, “There exists a legend, forged by the combined minds of every Ordirus. If one of us are to be corrupted, then they can only be truly defeated when faced with nine warriors of Order, Harmony, and Chaos, all of whom have been wronged by Ordirus. We believe you six are those warriors. There must be three of each, and we have two so far. Capplejack and Pettershy represent Order, Twange and Hannity represent Harmony, and Rainbor with Poki represent Chaos.” Hannity smiles, “Well, that only accounts for us six. What about another three?” Ordirus looks over at Edis, and he shakes his head, “Their fate shall be decided by them.” Pettershy nods, “So, you want us to fight Ordirus?” He smiles, and nods, “Yes. We need you to participate in the final battle for the Multiverse. This is the only chance we’ve had at ending the Cycles, and it might be the last one we have!” Twange looks over at him, “A battle? I imagine there will be other armies, then?” Ordirus smiles, “Yes. The army of the Bananaramma Corporation led by Emperor Eric McBad, the Fourth Storm Reich led by Avatar, the Equestrian Republic led by the Three Cities, the Rock Hive led by Clive and Clyde, the Winged Hussars, and the warriors of Inamorta will be the main forces. Alongside any army you can gather. There shall also be a small squad led by Commander Shepard, a force of monsters led by Slenderman, the Lords of Hell, and the Masters of Arcane Weave. You are a small part in this army, but an important part nonetheless.” Edis nods, standing as well as he can, with his body slowly fading, “Please, bring a final ending.” Ordirus looks at Edis as he fades away, and shakes his head sadly, “What do you answer?” Capplejack looks at the others, “Avengers?” “Trick!” “Smash!” “Forgive?” “Cast.” “Aim for the head!” Capplejack turns to Ordirus, “Assemble!”