It's February 28th. 4:30 in the afternoon.
The Diamond Dogs escorts the figure wearing a dark cloak to their underground caves. The Stranger plants the items next to a rock pillar.
"So, what brings you to us, Stranger?" Rover asks the cloaked figure.
"We have common enemies that have grown too strong to counteract. I advise creating a new sustainable army to overthrow the United Equestria."
"Huh? What are you talking about?" Rover is confused.
"Hmm, it appears you Dogs don't get out often."
"Hey, buddy. We have our jobs to uphold when it comes to gemstones. Right now. There's a shortage due to Ponies and Dragons coming into our lands and taking what is not theirs!" Fido barks at the Stranger.
"Yet, you don't send scouts to see what's happening around you?"
"Uuuuuuuuh," Rover looks and feels dumbfounded for not sending scouts out.
"Typical," The stranger sighs. "To keep you Dogs up to speed, many nations have banded together to create an alliance. Ponies, Dragons, Griffons, Changelings, Hippogriffs, Buffalos, Storm Creatures, Crystal Ponies, and Yaks are together in their Districts."
"Why are you telling us this?" Spot asks the Stranger.
"You don't pay attention much, do you?"
"Uuuuuuuuuh," Spot loses focus.
The Stranger rolls his eyes. "Ponies and Dragons are more powerful creatures than some I've listed. As you saw today, Dragons can use magic."
"Yes," Rover replies. "Ponies use magic. Dragons use magic. We can't use magic."
"Which is why you need an equalizer. Are the Diamond Dogs affiliated with other species?"
"Uh, Chameleons and Lizards. Though, we haven't spoken much to them in years," Rover said.
"You may want to address that situation if you don't want other species storming into your land and taking what's yours," The Stranger said in a bold, firm, commanding tone.
"Why are you helping us? What is there to gain for you?" Rover asks.
"Absolute domination over my enemies. Even with the power bestowed in me. I cannot take out nations singlehandedly. That is why I require your services."
"And if we say no?" Rover and the Diamond Dogs get closer to the Stranger.
"Prepare to lose everything to Ponies and Dragons that want to wear and feast on your gemstones. Diamond Dogs will become Dogs, a nation with nothing left!" The Stranger truthfully, harshly expresses.
Rover, Fido, Spot, and the rest of the Diamond Dogs cringe; They don't want to lose everything that makes them unique.
"Okay! Enough said! You made your point!" Rover shouts. He doesn't want to lose his title as Diamond Dog.
"How long will it take for you to get in touch with the Chameleon and Lizard nations?"
"A few hours if my Diamond Dogs hustle," Rover replies.
"See to it. We have much planning to overthrow United Equestria," The Stranger unveils the mirror portal. The Diamond Dogs present ooooh's at the mirror.
"What does that mirror do?" Spot asks.
"It opens a portal to an alternate universe. However, the stars and planets will align themselves differently, releasing unfathomable magic for me to reach someone in particular about our conquest."
"Who do you have in mind?" Fido asks.
"From what I remember, this sadistic creature is known to be a Knight."
"A Knight?!" The Diamond Dogs are clueless.
"This Knight will be key to our salvation. Bring the nations over with much-needed supplies and materials for reconstruction," The Diamond Dogs are lackadaisical after the command. "NOW!" The Stranger demand in a threatening tone.
"Yes, yes, yes! Go, go, go, go, go, go, go!" Rover commands his Diamond Dogs to reconnect with the Chameleon and Lizard nations, not wanting to disrespect or anger the Stranger.
Fifteen hours later. The Diamond Dogs has brought the Chameleon and Lizard nations into their caves. It's February 29th at 7:30 in the morning.
"So, what's the meaning of bringing our tribes into this dump?" Sliver, a tall, dark green reptilian, said. He has a stocky build and possesses a strong-muscular tail. He wears brown shorts, a jeweled encrusted crown, and wields a sword.
"Patience, Sliver," Rover sneers.
"We haven't seen eye-to-eye in years, you, mangy mutts!" Aster is a light green Chameleon that wears a jean jacket. He also wears black sunglasses. He's the leader of the Chameleons.
"I know. We've gone our separate ways. However, we are called for something better, yes?" Rover turns to the Stranger approaching.
"Who are you?" Sliver and Aster try to depict who's wearing the dark cloak.
The Stranger laughs. "Your Commander, going forward."
"Excuse us? Commander? What prowess you uphold that can terrify us?" Sliver and Aster mock the Stranger.
The Stranger's eyes glow and use its magic to pin Aster and Sliver to the walls. "You dare defy me? You dare mock the most powerful creature that can snap your bodies like twigs?" Its voices echos in a demonic tone that send chills down on Sliver and Aster's spines.
"No, Sir! NO, SIR!" Sliver and Aster sweat like crazy. The Lizards and Chameleons quiver and tremble by the divine power the Stranger upholds.
"Good," The Stranger releases its hold on Sliver and Aster. "I called you here for purposes. Tell me. Are you two aware of what's happening in the world?"
"If you're talking about United Equestria, we're not interested," Aster and Sliver say. They sound angry.
"Why is that?" The Stranger wants to know their reasonings.
"Ponies had our tribes removed from the mountains, their so-called Canterlot formed in our homes. We Lizards thrive in the mountains. We had water pools, an ecosystem, lively greens!" Aster shouts lividly.
"Our ancestors lived together in peace when those thieving ponies drove off and killed our greens. The one called Celestia 'persuaded' our kind into leaving. Her army used magic to scare us into leaving!" Sliver said. He storms and stomps in anger. "My five great ancestor, Slithe, was King of the Lizard Nation when he tried to fight for our home in the mountains. Those ponies say they're good, but they're evil within. They don't share unless you have something to give back. They took our home, and now it's desolate. We've waited a long time, and now we can't claim it!"
"They destroyed parts of the mountains to create a burial for the fallen. Screw the fallen when they have taken our homes! We would want nothing but vengeance," Aster balls his fists.
The Stranger smirks. "So, it's official. Ponies have ruined my domain, and that is why; you lost your homes centuries ago. I was keeping those Ponies at bay until one ruined me. It took me quite a while to regain my magic power. They created an alliance to ensure their dark secret remains unchecked."
"So, that is why you wanted us to unite? To reveal the dark secret, so their alliance falls into chaos? Yes?" Rover asks the Stranger.
"Precisely. However, United Equestria's numbers are far too great. That is why we need to band together."
"You've listed many nations. We're not enough!" Fido exclaims.
"There is one individual we need for our plans to succeed. The Knight I mentioned. Did your nations bring raw material and supplies?"
"Salvaging machinery and metals from the Storm Creatures were too easy," Sliver said. The Lizards bring wagons of materials.
"My Chameleons are great for stealth, Sliver. We scour hidden libraries and ancient artifacts. We've found a wide collection of forbidden magic."
"Forbidden magic?" Rover looks at Aster.
"Say, how long until the stars align themselves?" Spot asks the Stranger.
"Nightfall, the unfathomable magic will be within my grasp, and I'll channel the power into activating the mirror portal."
"And what about this Knight? How will you address the situation?" Fido asks.
"Leave that to me and follow along."
Twelve hours later. It's 8:00 at night. The stars and planets have aligned themselves in a straight line; Unfathomable magic releases itself on the world of Equus. The Stranger's eyes glow, harnessing the unfathomable magic hitting Equus and shooting yellowish-black magic at the mirror portal.
The Diamond Dogs, Lizards, Chameleons ooooh and aaaaw at the magic display from the Stranger, the mirror portal activates. Loud explosions cause the mirror portal to deteriorate. Smoke and dust from the explosions filter the air, causing the Diamond Dogs, Lizards, and Chameleons to gag. A creature steps through the portal and falls, coughing profusely.
"Damn it," He coughs. "My experimentation has backfired on me."
The Stranger absorbs the smoke and dust, creating breathable air; Every creature breathes in satisfaction. The mirror portal is critically damaged but still repairable.
"Thanks," He catches his breath. "What is this place?" He looks at the creature that summoned him. "Who are you?"
The Stranger unveils himself. He's a blue ram with dark blue curl-horns reaching to the back of his neck, white mane, eyebrows, and tail. He adorns a sash with yellow orb markings. "My name is Grogar."
The creature is wearing a purple hooded assassin's uniform, black boots, a skull chain necklace, dark purple jeans. He has a green mohawk, and his eyes are green as well. His weaponry consists of dual-wield pistols, a green sword, a purple and green bow, and arrows. "My name is Spike Knightwalker, Grogar," He's in his humanoid form. "Now, what is this place?"
"The remains of Hell. I require your assistance, Spike Knightwalker," Grogar laughs in triumph while the Diamond Dogs, Chameleons, and Lizards are left confused.