Heirs of Grogar

by Israel Yabuki


A Dark Turn

That awkward moment back at the burger joint almost got out of hand, but thankfully, no one got hurt and Sunset managed to get Eternal to her house safe and sound. They stepped off her motorbike and walked up towards the front door. "Eternal, listen. I'm really really sorry you had to see all of that happen earlier. I should've told you that Flash and I had some history for quite some time now. And… back then… he was my ex-boyfriend," she explained.

"Excuse me?" Eternal asked, shocked. But at the same time, a smaller part of him was relieved… sort of.

"I know, but if you come inside, I can explain everything a little more," Sunset said. Eternal was still surprised to know she was in a relationship with that guy, but he'd rather not make a scene and just hear her out.

"Sure. Always best to keep an open mind," Eternal replied. Sunset nodded and unlocked the door to her house and stepped inside. Her friend stepped inside and closed the door for her, locking it up.

Sunset walked him over to the couch and sat down with him. "Okay, the thing about Flash is that back then, when I first got here… I wasn't always the nice girl you see me as now. I… was a heartless bitch who wanted to rule Canterlot High and even though Flash was my boyfriend back then, I was never really into him. I used him for my own selfish ends. I didn't know better and all because I was denied the chance to become a princess like your mother and Princess Twilight Sparkle," she explained.

Eternal quirked his eye. "Was it really that important to you to become a princess?" he asked.

"Afraid so. And the day after Twilight's coronation, I went through some extreme lengths to steal Twilight's crown and returned to the human world." Sunset replied. Eternal's eyes widened from her last statement.

"What? You came back? That's strange, my mother never told me you came back. And you said this happened the day after Twilight's coronation?" Eternal asked.

"Yeah, but I think your mom made the decision of not telling you. She probably didn't want you to see the part of me that would've torn you up inside. And believe me… A part of me; on that day, didn’t want you to see me that way too.” Sunset stated in a sad tone. Eternal patted Sunset on her shoulder gently, giving her some comfort.

"I can tell you this: At least you have a conscience that told you not to let me see you like that. Believe me, while you were gone, I've made some mistakes in my life that I'm not proud of and… they made me scared of myself," Eternal replied.

"Mistakes? What do you mean?" Sunset asked.

"A few years ago, when I was barely starting out in my teen years, these other colts my age teased me, lumping me in with my cousin, Blueblood. I told them over and over that I was nothing like him, but they wouldn't lay off. They didn't buy it and pushed it even further, saying a spoiled brat is all I'll ever become. I got so mad that… everything went black. When I woke up, they were pinned underneath me saying "enough, I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Don't hurt me, master!" It through me off," he explained.

"Was he hurt?" Sunset asked.

"Black eye, bloody nose and… those weird scratch marks all over his body. It's like he was attacked by some savage beast," Eternal said before shivering from that image.

Considering that into the fact that she witnessed his facial features change during their lunch, she thinks there might be a connection. But it's not something he'd want to tell her even if she asks him. Something tells her she might want to talk this over with her friends. "Uh, Eternal?" she said.

"Hmm?" he asked.

"Listen, I'm gonna go and meet up with the girls for a little bit. You just, uh… stay here and watch some TV and I'll be right back," Sunset replied before getting up from the couch. 

"When will you be back?"

"Later, or possibly, when you need me.” She replied, pointing towards the phone lying on the couch table in front of him. "It's simple, you pick up this phone and then dial the numbers in this particular order." Sunset then gets out a piece of paper from her purse and writes down her phone number. "Afterwards, press the green button on the left side and you'll hear the phone ringing a few times before I pick up on the other line." she finishes.

"Okay then," Eternal replied. Sunset then gave Eternal a hug before heading out the door. She got out her phone and texted her friends in a group chat, telling them to meet her over at the Sugar Cafe and that it was urgent. They all responded that they'd be there as soon as possible.


Meanwhile, Inferno/Shadow and Starlight were walking along the sidewalk of town. Following the directions that Sunset gave to the assassin; reaching closer to their destination.

"It's not much further," Starlight said.

The assassin simply hums in reply, acknowledging her for her statement. Seems that he wasn’t very fond of talking much.

"You know, if you have something that's troubling you, you can always talk to me about it," Starlight said, noticing that look in his eyes.

The assassin didn’t respond to her; however, in his mind, he was quite surprised. In all his life, running from the law and killing many contract targets, he had never met anyone who would stop and listen to what he feels and thinks. He didn’t know how to respond to that, but he simply shrugged any of those thoughts from his mind.

“I rather not say anything about it.” he replied, coldly. Starlight lowered her head in acceptance and hurt from his reply. “However…” He responded again. “T-thank you for asking that.” he hesitantly said. Starlight could see a hint of a twinkle in his eyes, knowing her kindness was opening his heart up little by little. She knows it may take a lot of time to reach towards what he has buried deep within his soul, but she is glad that her little efforts were starting to affect him; piece-by-piece.

Soon, she comes to a stop after finding the gun shop. "Well, here we are. What did you want to do here in the first place?" she asks.

"You'll see," Inferno replied, stepping inside. Starlight followed him in the shop and were greeted by the man behind the counter.

"Hey, welcome to Ammo-lot, we got guns, knives, RPGs and everything in between. How can help you today?" the man asked.

Inferno looks every inch of the store, seeing all the guns and rifles on the shelves around him. Then he turned towards the owner and replied. "Do you have any gunsmith equipment, tools to make cartridges and bullets?”

"Yes, as a matter of fact, I do. They're in the back, why?" he asked.

Inferno reaches towards two small sacks hanging from his holster belt and then tosses them onto the counter. The owner checks the bags, to see what was inside them. And to his surprise, they were filled with gold coins and gems.

“I like to borrow them for the day, I have a preferred type of bullets that I would like to craft myself.” Inferno stated. “For certain purposes.”

"My word, boy! How on earth did you get all these gems and coins?" the man asked, attempting to count all of the goods.

“That’s none of your concern; however, they are all yours to keep, If I pick out a few of the weapons you have here.

"You know what… if you wanna use the gunsmith tools, be my guest. I won't ask where ya got all these as long as ya don't tell anyone you're using my tools. Go on back, bud," he said.

Inferno tips his hat in thanks and then makes his way to the back of the store. But suddenly stopped after he sees something catches his eye. He then walks towards one of the store’s shelves where revolver guns were on display. There were many to choose from; however, one caught his eye. He reaches out towards the revolver that caught his eye and inspects it like it was a priceless gem.

“Ahhhh… I see your a big fan of revolver guns, aren’t you?” The owner asks the assassin as he left the counter and stood right next to Inferno. “What you got there is a Smith & Wesson model 17-8; the big gun of revolvers in our time. Has a 10-shot cylinder, meaning it can carry up to 10 .22-caliber rounds.” He explained.

“10 shots?” Inferno responded in amazement. His twin Peacemaker revolvers both carry up to 6 rounds, but the revolver he was holding carried 10! That’s enough to excite him. He later walks up to the counter of the store and places the revolver on it. After that, he begins walking around the store, picking up weapons that reached his level of taste; placing them all on the counter and resumes collecting. He picked up a Smith & Wesson SW1911 and an MRI Desert Eagle from the pistol section. Picked up 3 shotguns from the shotgun section: a Remington M1100 semi-auto, a Benelli Supernova pump-action, and the most preferred Winchester M1887 lever-action shotgun.

In the rifles area, he picked up a Winchester M1894 lever-action rifle, to ensure he has a rifle that won’t jamn on him. But that’s not the only one, he’s also picked up another lever-action rifle, the Browning BLR; including a Remington 7400 rifle, a BAR Mark II Safari semi-auto rifle, an AR-15 and the M14 assault rifle.

After placing them on the counter, along with his other choices, he then spots a peculiar knife inside the glass container of the counter. It’s blade was curved like a claw and it’s steel blade is covered in red. He turned towards the owner, who stood right back behind the counter.

“What’s that blade right there?” he asked him.

“Ah, I see you have an eye for something.” He replied, while reaching into the container and pulls out the blade; placing it on the counter. "That here is a Karambit Knife, has a 5-inch curved blade that resembles a raptor’s claw. Made of cold steel with a red color look to it; sharp enough to hook and tear through any flesh of animal.” The owner explained.

Inferno became amused by the owner’s statement and gestures him to put it alongside his pile of choices on the counter. The owner obliges and places the blade next to the weapons.

While Inferno looks at the variety of weapons he’s picked out, the owner – along with Starlight; who was quite intimidated by the pile of weapons Inferno picked out – stood silent behind the counter before asking the assassin. “So… what is your pick.” he said.

Inferno stood silent for a long minute until he finally gave his answer. “I’ll take them.” he stated, which confused both Starlight and the gun store owner.

“Uhh… which one?” the owner asked again.

“All of them.” He gestured towards his whole pile; his answer startled Starlight and the owner.

"ALL OF THEM?! My boy, I appreciate your business, but what would you want to do with all this firepower?" the owner asked.

“Can’t tell you the whole story; but let’s just say, I was hired to protect someone of “great importance”. Got it.” Inferno explains and then hands the owner a piece of paper which has an address to a certain apartment of a certain someone. “I like to have them delivered to this address, and I what no one to know about it.” He stated.

The owner and Starlight checked out the address and Starlight blinked in surprise. "Inferno, that's Sunset's house! How in Celestia's name did you find where she lived?" she asked, completely surprised.

“I have my ways.” He replied. “So can you have these firearms delivered by then.” He asked the owner again.

"Can do. Though with the amount of guns you've picked out, I'm gonna have to ship them in a really big box. Good news is I can have them delivered to this address today.” the owner replied.

“Thank you.” Inferno replied back, which has Starlight puzzled and yet, interested to see Inferno show a little more of his supposed non-existent of emotions. But before she could speak to him about it, he walked towards the back of the store where the gunsmith equipment were and disappeared into the room; getting to work on his ammunition.

"Quick question, little missy. Why does he need to use my gunsmith table even though he's already bought almost my entire stock?" the owner asked.

"I'm not sure, he wouldn't even tell me. But I can assure you he needs them to help his chances of keeping his client safe," Starlight whispered.

"Oh, I see. Is he some sort of mercenary?" the owner asked.

"Well… something like that," she confirmed with a shrug. 

Meanwhile in the back of the store, Inferno sat by a work table next to the gunsmith equipment and then pulls out a big sack from the left side of his holster belt. He then places it on the table and then reaches into it. He then pulls his hand out, holding a light-blue smooth stone in his hand and inspects it.

“Let’s get creative.” He says to himself and then begins getting to work on crafting his tools of demon-killing.


While Inferno got to work on his crafting, Twilight was walking down the sidewalk on her way to Sugar Cafe. When Sunset said it was urgent, she knew she couldn't ignore a request from her good friend. However, Twilight wasn't paying attention as she was walking and ended up bumping into someone and almost fell backwards. But then, that person caught her and stood with her back up on her feet.

"Whoa! Hey, are you alright? You're not hurt, are you?" a young man's voice asked.

"No worries, I wasn't looking where I was--" Twilight paused when she looked up at the young man who helped her, gasping in surprise. "Wait... is it… is it really?" She couldn't find the right words to ask the young man. But she did recognize his facial features, from the light yellow skin and orange hair to his beautiful purple eyes.

"Hold on…" the young man said before realize who he just caught. "...Twilight?" he asked.

"Heat Blitz?" Twilight asked. And then, it hit them. "I… I can't believe it, it's been so long since we last hung out with each other! And you've… grown so much over the years."

"So have you. You look so beautiful," Heat said, making Twilight blush and smile.

"T-Thanks. And… you look real nice yourself. What are you doing out here, are you heading out somewhere or something?" she asked.

"Sort of. One of my tools at home broke, so I gotta go and buy another one or two. I'm working on my own project that might benefit everyone in Canterlot. What about you?" he asked.

"My friend Sunset texted me and my friends. She said she needed to discuss something that was urgent, but didn't explain what it was."

"Oh, I see. I hope it's nothing too serious," and just as he was about to wish her the best, another voice caught their attention.

"Heya, Twilight!" The two old friends looked behind them to see some dude with slightly darker skin and forest green hair, wearing a dark grey beanie on his head, a un-button up shirt; with a second shirt underneath, a blue-green padded vest, and yellowish pants. "Fancy running into you here of all places. I was just in the neighborhood, so I…" but then the guy paused for a moment when he saw Heat Blitz. "Uh… Twilight, who's the kid?"

"Kid?" Heat asked, quirking an eyebrow, tilting his head.

"Uh… This is my friend from preschool, Heat Blitz. Heat Blitz, this is Timber Spruce," Twilight said, turning to Heat. "He's the co-owner of Camp Everfree and… my… my boyfriend." she whispered, quickly breaking apart her friend's entire world into pieces.

"I… I see. Well… I… I gotta go now," Heat replied before dashing off at quick speeds. Somehow Twilight was going to regret she ever said that word. Even a part of her world was shattered to bits when she told him the truth.

"So… you want to go out for some coffee? My treat?" Timber asked awkwardly.

"N-No, not right now. Sunset wants me to meet her at the Sugar Cafe. Maybe some other time," she said before heading off quicker than before.

"Uh, okay then. S-Some other time, maybe," Timber replied.

Twilight didn't reply, she just kept running and running. Her mind was flooded with self-doubt. 'What have I done? I'm sorry! I'm so sorry, Heat! Please forgive me!' she thought to herself.


Moments later, the girls all arrived at Sugar Cafe with Pinkie being the first one there due to it being her job. She sat on the round table in the corner of the restaurant with the rest of the girls. Sunset and Twilight were the last to arrive and sit down with their friends.

"So, Sunset, you mind telling me what's so urgent for you to want to talk to us?" Rainbow asked.

"First off, I need you girls to keep a secret when I tell you this," Sunset said. However, Twilight already knew the secret the moment she Sunset said, "It's Eternal Flames."

"You mean Principal Celestia's son?" Fluttershy asked quietly. "Aren't the police still searching for him or something?"

"Not the one who lives in our world. It's the Eternal Flames from Equestria. He's come to the human world from Equestria for some reason," Twilight replied quietly back.

Pinkie gasped, "Don't tell me. He's come to our world because he came to find you and tell you something so secret that he can't wait any longer, right?" she asked.

"Uh… yeah but… how did you know?" Sunset asked.

"Just a hunch," Pinkie shrugged.

"If I may, darlings," Rarity said. "Sunset brought Eternal to my shop in order to get him some new clothes and I did so as a personal favor for her."

"That's true, but that's not the only thing I wanted to talk to you about," Sunset said. "It seems a couple of others from Equestria came for Eternal. Did uh… any of you remember Starlight Glimmer during our run-in with Juniper Montage?”

"Who could ferget? She done went an' saved our skin had she not persuaded Juniper to give up on her evil ways. Why do ya ask?" Applejack asked.

“Well, she came back to visit again… along with another visitor.” Sunset replied.

"Another visitor? Is it Princess Twilight?" Fluttershy asked.

"No, it's not her, not even close. He's dressed up as some lone ranger who goes by the name Shadow Knight," Sunset replied.

"It's a HE?!" Rarity asked, eyes twinkling with excitement.

"Easy there, Juliet. Let's hear her out first," Rainbow said.

"He’s not a “Prince Charming” type, Rarity. He’s Equestria’s deadliest and skilled assassin, and not only that; he’s famous for being the “assassin who killed a demon”.” Sunset explained, after she did, all her friends gasp in shock after now knowing who he really is. “And apparently, The Shadow Knight was hired by Princess Celestia to protect her son. And for some reason, Starlight's showing him around instead of Twilight. And earlier today, he nearly made Flash Sentry piss his pants when he pointed a knife at the back of his head for confronting Eternal and threatening him."

"Good heavens!" Rarity exclaimed.

"WHAT?!" Pinkie asked loudly, but the girls all shushed her. "Sorry."

"Oh… my," Fluttershy said.

"I'm all for breaking up a fight, but that's taking it way too far," Rainbow whispered.

"Ah have to agree. It ain't right pullin' a weapon on an unarmed man," AJ agreed.

"Yeah… I think that was uncalled for," Twilight replied, resting her chin in the palm of her hand, moping from earlier.

"Hey, Twilight, you feeling okay?" Sunset asked, quickly noticing her friend's distress.

"Yeah, I mean this in my honest way, but you look like you lost your perfect attendance record," Rainbow said genuinely.

"Did something happen?" Fluttershy asked.

"I… met my old friend from preschool," Twilight replied, more down and trying to hold back the tears in her eyes. "And worse… he knows about my relationship with Timber." The other girls were surprised to hear this news. "When I told him Timber was my boyfriend, he just ran off like I broke his whole world. I think… I betrayed him."

"Aww, Twi. Ah'm sorry to hear that," AJ replied.

"Is there anything we can do to help?" Fluttershy asked, holding back her tears.

"Maybe I can go and look for him. Everyone needs closure," Rarity said.

"Uh, I don't think this is the time or place, Rares," Rainbow implied. "But you are right, at some point you two might need some closure. And you just gotta hope it doesn't ruin what you two have had over the years."

"Well said, Rainbow." Sunset said before turning to Twilight. "Look, Twilight. Maybe if I see him again, I'll go ahead and talk him into working things out with you. What's your friend's name?"

"It's… Heat Blitz," Twilight answered, choked up.

"Okay, come here," Sunset gently pulls Twilight in and lets her cry on her shoulder. The other girls gathered together, comforting Twilight and making sure they were there for her. It eased the pain, but only for a moment.


Back at Sunset's house, Eternal was watching TV, mostly it was the Canterlot News. Human Inferno once told him before he left that the news reports actual events that either happened already or are currently happening. He took in every bit of information, mostly there was news about criminals who got arrested, sometimes got reports of the weather and then…

"This just in, we've received reports of a hit and run in the downtown area of Canterlot. Resources say the victim was badly damaged but is expected to make a full recovery," said the news reporter. He then went on explaining from the witness who saw the incident said the driver was in a white S.U.V.

Eternal's expression changed to a quiet glare. "Cowardly asshole!" he snarled. In that moment, his eyes changed from sparkling sapphire blue to blood rose red. His pupils slit and his teeth sharpened into bangs. He exited the house by using his demon powers to leap up to the 2nd floor window and then out onto the sidewalk.

He sped through the city, using his enhanced sight, sound and smell. His slit pupils widened when he picked up the trail and sped off at inhuman speeds.

On the other side of the city, young Heat Blitz had purchased the tools he needed and was about to head home, disappointed. The poor guy still couldn't believe his childhood crush was with someone else. It broke his heart and just wanted the pain to go away. He stops at a crosswalk and waits for the symbol to change on the other side.

A few seconds later, he was allowed to cross and so he did. But then, he heard tires screeching and looked to see a white S.U.V coming his way. A man in the driver's seat looked like he was scared out of his wits and wasn't planning on stopping and he was heading straight for Heat.

He's not able to move out of the way in time. But luckily, he didn't have to as a red blur sped past him and tackled the S.U.V head-on, knocking it 10 feet away. Heat's eyes widened when he saw this red blur take shape. It was some sort of demonized creature with long, red hair, wild and feathered out. It bore fangs and had demon red eyes and slit pupils and let out the most demonic roar.

Not long after that, a helicopter flew in hovering over Heat and this strange humanoid demonic creature before him. And it seems it wasn't done yet. This demonic being pierced one of its arms through the window of the car and yanked the driver out into the streets.

"What the hell?! I didn't do anything to you, man!" the drived called out. But this demon wasn't finished with him yet. It leaped away from his car and grabbed the driver by the throat, roaring in his face, making him scream. Heat got so scared, he passed out. 

"To run from your crimes like a cowardly bastard shows you can NEVER belong in this world!" said the demon in a distorted voice. "Now face your punishment, Mr. Hit and Run!"

"No! Please! I'm sorry! HELP MEEEE!!!" the driver shouted before he's clawed on his face and his chest, making him scream in agony. The demon was then about to bite him, but he soon hears the sounds of sirens. He growls and drops the man before zooming away, leaving the hit and run man to lick his wounds… but not literally.

Cops arrived on the scene and went to go and check on the two victims the demon left behind. One who passed out from fear and the other screaming in agony, trying to stop the bleeding.

“Damn! What do you think happened here?” One of the police officers asked his partner.

"Beats me, but at least these scratches on his face and body aren't deep. And I may be wrong, but isn't this the S.U.V that was reported not too long ago?"  his partner asked.

"Yup, it's a definite match. I'll take care of our injured perpetrator, you go and check on the boy to see if he's alright," Cop 1 said.

"10-4," Cop 2 replied. The cop ran over to Heat Blitz and checked his pulse. He nodded and helped lifted him up, "Hey sonny, wake up." Heat's eyes twitched as he slowly opened them to see an officer. "Are you alright, kid? Are you injured in any way?"

"Injured?" Heat asked, looking around and then was hit with a flashback from earlier, gasping in fear as he sprung to his feet. "W-W-Where'd that monster go?!"

"Take it easy kid, you're safe. Why don't you come down to the station and you can tell me everything that happened here," Cop 2 said. Heat didn't say anything, but he did nod and left with the cops over to the station.

'What was that horrible creature? I thought I was dead for sure,' Heat said in his thoughts.


In Harmony's and Death's dimension, the goddess felt a shiver run down her spine when she felt the strong negative energy resonating from Eternal Flames. She gasped and stumbled backwards, almost falling over. Death felt it as well and even trembled at the immense power coming from the boy. It's obvious his powers were becoming more stronger than Grogar's, yet he was still in his early stages.

"You felt it, too, didn't you?" Death asked.

“Yes, my love. I’m afraid Eternal’s demonic powers are growing increasingly stronger; possibly stronger than Grogar’s.” Harmony replied.

"And what's worse, if he winds up in Grogar's hands and wages war against the city, who knows how many people will become his victims," Death replied.

“That’s not the worse part. Although Eternal may be powerful, but if the Shadow Knight discovers who he really is; he’ll kill him.” Harmony said with a fearful tone

"Even after he swore to Celestia he'd protect him?" Death asked. 

"Death, you do remember what happened to Inferno that caused him to have a burning passion for demons, don't you?" Harmony asked.

"I remember that day like it was only yesterday. For those boys to lose their fathers… it'll drive almost anyone into a fight. A fight that no one will win," Death replied.

“But now Inferno possesses the very tool he needs to win any fight he faces. And even with Eternal’s ever increasing power, it won’t save him from the assassin’s hate.” Harmony said. “And I pray never to see that day come.”

"I hope so do, my dear," Death walked over and hugged his beloved goddess, both fearing for the outcome of this whole mess.

“Why did the world we created had to become a place of cruelty?” Harmony asked her lover as tears formed from her eyes.

"That's just how it is. There's nothing we can do to change the world into the one we envisioned. We can only hope it doesn't turn out worse," Death replied

“I do hope you're right, my love.” she said.