//------------------------------// // War in the Crystal Empire // Story: The Shadow Magic Swing // by A random pony oc //------------------------------// A few months later... Ponyvile was a cute little friendly town. But since Mystia’s appearance and Twilight’s disappearance, it turned into an gloomy ghost town. WithIn no pony in sight, a hooded figure would dashed along the roads, trying to find at least one pony in this town. But wherever she looked, no one will be there. The hooded figure would slide the hood down sometimes and if anyone were there, in common sense, they would see a zebra. Meanwhile, Celestia and Luna were having a meeting with Princess Cadance, Shining Armor, the mayors of the cities around Equestria, and the Royals. They had been discussing about the loss of ponies around the nation, including the Elements of Harmony wielders and the Elements themselves. Luna informed the Guard about it before the meeting started so they could patrol the city like crazy. "It seems that Equestria faces an new threat. As you all know, Normally, we usually tell it name and everything else, but this time, we can’t because we don't know," said Celestia. Everyone gasped at the statement except Luna. "It was said that it was located at Ponyvile but now, it scattered everywhere. To the wastelands to The Crystal Empire. Which reminds me, Princess Cadance, did you leave your empire unguarded?" Luna remarked. Princess Cadance’s eyes filled with worry as she realized there was barely to none protection for her little ponies. The crowd murmured as she got up from her chair and made a long teleport with Shining Armor and went back to the Crystal Empire but, where Mystia beated them to it. Her army that she grown from Ponyvile and beyond. There were a few changeling here and there if you looked close enough. She found them blending into society and had a few close calls with them. And among them were the infamous Sombra. "TO WAR, TO VICTORY!" she yelled. They charged at the Crystal Empire who Cadance already put an dome around and was calling Celestia. Shining was also trying to fight as he quickly brought out the Crystal Army. Each of Mystia’s soldiers had've an light matter protection armor. They had swords which could can cut through Usar Majors like butter. So passing through the barrier wasn't a challenge. "What the hay!" exclaimed Shining. Cadance was shocked with the display she has seen too and the residents of her kingdom started running to the palace. Mystia smirked as she saw Shining Armor. "So you're the one who was Twilight’s brother. Don't expect me to go easy on you or have one bit of mercy." she said. Shining was about to say something, before Mystia teleported behind him, saw she draw drew her own weapon. It detail was amazing as heldholded an scythe with a little dried blood already there. Shining didn't have one moment to bit the react as she beheaded him. Cadance had seen the whole display as she was crying and let go of the extra shield that was 'protecting' them. With the love almost gone from the city, the Crystal Heart was deactivated. Cadance was crying as she heard a teleport spell near her. If she didn't bring Shining with her, he would be alive. Now she would live his burden forever. Ever. Ever. Ever. "Goodnight Cadance." Mystia said before slicing her head too. She teleported down to the ground and took the Crystal Heart. She broke it in half and ate it. "Crunchy." she said with her mouth full. As the catastrophe punched the Crystal Empire, Celestia and the others watched through a telescope. This was a bigger threat than they thought.