//------------------------------// // Declaration of War // Story: Assassin's Tears II // by MisterGTFO //------------------------------// Chapter One: Declaration of War As everyone was ready, they were putted into the carriages and were in Canterlot within several minutes. As they all got to the Castle of Canterlot, they saw that Princess Celestia and Princess Luna were waiting for them in the The throne rooms. So was Princess Cadance with them too. "Hello my dear Ponies, Please come with me." Princess Celestia went to the gardens and the Ponies followed her. "We should both stay behind.." Princess Cadance whispered to Princess Luna. "That seems wise." Luna said. As they were all guided by Princess Celestia, she then showed the place where they held Discord, seeing that he was gone, they all gasped. "How did.. he escape?!" Twilight asked. "I do not know, but I have felt that there is tension in the world now causing Discord to be free once again." Princess Celestia said. "So ya want us to stop 'im?" Applejack said. Pinkie Pie growled and snarled. "That big, dumb meanie!" Fluttershy yelled. "Another time..?" Rarity grumbled. "Alright! another chance to smack that pufferface into tommorow!" Rainbow Dash said. "I'll be happy to help." Silent Wind said. Princess Celestia smiled at vigorous spirits of the Mane six and Silent Wind. She noddded. "Then come with me." Princess Celestia said. Once they got to the Tower which held the Elements of Harmony, She stopped for a moment. "Why'd we stop?" Rainbow Dash said. "I wanted to explain to your dear friend, Silent Wind about who exactly is Discord." Princess Celestia said. "Hm?" Silent Wind raised an eyebrow. Princess Celestia took a big sigh and began to speak. "Discord is a Draconequus, He is also the spirit of disharmony and has cause havoc around Equestria for as long as I can remember. A millennia ago, Discord ruled Equestria in a eternal Chaos and cause pain and sadness for Earth Ponies, Unicorns and Pegasi alike! He freed himself a second time but thanks to our Six dear friends here, they all binded together and stopped him again. But now, he is free once more. We will make sure he doesn't free himself this time!" Silent Wind was silent for a moment and closed his eyes. Everypony looked at him with a small stare. He then opened his eyes. "I see that you want him to be immobilized, but this Discord seems very dangerous. Even I already have my own problems. But, I will help anyway I can. That's the Courageous way. You said this Discord a Draconequus?" Silent Wind questioned. "Yes, what's wrong?" Princess Celestia asked. "It's just that there's not much Draconequus' anymore. Discord may be the last Draconequus on Equestria, don't you think?" "Yeah, I've always thought of that." Twilight said. Silent Wind nodded. "Anyways, lets get the elements of Harmony and defeat Discord, We'll defeat him in no time!" Silent Wind exclaimed. "Yeah!" The Six mares said in unison. Princess Celestia smiled at Silent Wind and the Mane six. "Your courage gives me a smile and it also gives me hope." Then all the sudden, there was another voice on top of them. "In this world, there is no such thing as hope.." The voice made Silent Wind's head look up and he saw his own Father with his dark-grey fur and his White mane wearing pitch-black robes. Looking at them upside down. "You, what're you doing here?!" Silent Wind asked. "Who the hay are you!?" Rainbow Dash said. "I'm the Leader of The Silentblades, Void Silentblade." "So you're the founder of the Silentblades?!" Twilight yelled. "No, The Silentblades is actually a Family bloodline, not to mention 'tis also a Family business also. The real founder is Shadow Moon Silentblade, the first one to be the Leader of the Silentblades." "Enough talk! Why are you here!?" Princess Celestia said. "Oh forgive me, I am here to talk a negotiation." "A negotiation?" Rarity said. "Yes, a negotiation. But first, a small history if you please." Void said. Princess Celestia glared at Void Silentblade with anger. "Long ago when the Silentblades were established, The Leader was given a power usually powers to help him or her in battle. They passed on from son to grandson and so forth.. the power usually bearedd a small monster inside to help the power work but there's a small catch.." Everypony was silent. "Since the power has a monster controlling it, they can control the host also but the host can try to fight back it's will. The monster controlling the power is called Shade. This power is indeed risky seeing that using these powers come with a cost." Silent Wind's eye twitched. "Everytime the power is used, It seemingly has a deteriorating effect on the user. While using their powers, they'll eat away at your body causing the hosts to feel pain after using the powers and will cause enough damage to the body to kill them or otherwise, the monster inside will overwhelm the host and the body will forever be the monster's body." "Is that all because you're boring me." Silent Wind said. "So, what is this Negotiation you talk about?" Princess Celestia said. "Oh, it's quite simple really. Hand over Silent Wind." "Wh-What?!" Twilight said. "Like I'd want to go back!" Silent Wind said. "What do you want with him..?!" Princess Celestia said. "I guess he's never told you.." Void said. Princess Celestia and the Mane Six raised an eyebrow at Silent Wind. "He's the current host to Shade, the monster." "What?! but he isn't a Leader of the Silentblades!" Twilight said. "She's such a fool and you love this Mare?" Void said to Silent Wind. "Watch your mouth..!" Silent Wind snarled. "So tell us! What are you intentions for Silent Wind?!" Princess Celestia said. "Simple, I'll take out Shade from within him and extract it into me." "He is no longer your's anymore. He is one of us. The right kind of Ponies." Twilight said. "Hmph, Silent Wind is still mines. Afterall, he's my Son afterall." Void said. All of them were extremely shock to hear the Silent Wind was actually a Son of a Silentblade Leader, Silent Wind cursed under his breath. "What?! That has to be a lie!" Rainbow Dash said. "What an' tarnation?!" Applejack yelled. "Damn it..." Silent Wind whispered. "I am simply taking back what's the property of the Silentblades. Since Shade is part of Silent Wind's soul, he'll die instantly if I take the power of the Monster, Shade out of his body. But if I insert Shade into me, I'll be stronger than Celestia. And I'll take all of Equestria." "We won't let you take him.. his is now one of us, and we all look after one another!" Princess Celestia said. "Foolishness. Fine then, I have warned you. I now declare that the Silentblades will declare War on Canterlot." Void announced. "What? War?! are you crazy!?" Twilight said. "I thought I was indeed crazy, but this is quite perfect. Now I must go now, next time we meet, we will greet each other within three days with weapons and magic and I will not be so talkative." Void then teleported out the tower and left a small feather of his wing. "I'm very sorry for all of this.." Silent Wind muttered. "Don't be, I do not know why this thing is inside you. But we will fight for you because we will not lose to such scum as your father." Princess Celestia said. "You can bet on that with apple cider on top!" Applejack said. "We'll punch 'em so hard, they won't know what hit 'em!" "I..I..I don't know.." Fluttershy whispered. "You are a dear loved one of Twilight's I will indeed join to protect you." Rarity said. "I'm gonna throw so much cake at them!" Pinkie Pie snickered. Twilight went up to Silent Wind's face. "You mean a lot to me. I won't let somepony take you and see you die. I'll make sure that never happens!" Twilight hugged Silent Wind. Twilight began to tear up. Princess Celestia then moved up to Silent Wind too with a serious face. "If we are to do War with the Silentblades, then so be it. I feel that you carry something important with you and that is courage. We will all fight for you so that I may Equestria in eternal peace. I will not stand to see my Faithful Student's loved one die! It is you who carries the fate of Equestria in your hooves. You die, and the hope of Equestria with die with you." "I promise not die, you can count on that!" Silent Wind smiled and so did Princess Celestia. "You smile brings courage and hope to all." "I see ya made some friends, mate." A feminine voice said. Silent Wind's eyes went open as He knew who it was, It was Golden Shot. An old friend of his. "I couldn't help but hear that y'getting ready for War. That right?" Golden Shot said. "Yeah so what?" Silent Wind said. "Well the Civil War down south is done, mind If I bring my boys to help ya?" Golden Shot said. "That'd be awesome." Silent Wind grinned. "Great, I'll see ya next week for the party!" Golden Shot flew up into the air and left. Everypony was very confused who was that. And Silent Wind saw that they were a bit confused who was that. "Uh.. who in tarnation was that, Silent Wind?" Applejack wondered. "Oh, an old friend who helped me after I left the Silentblades. She's a real tough Mare when you get to know her." "She looked mean..." Fluttershy said. "Don't worry, she looks mean but she's actually got a good heart." "I hope she has many men.." Twilight said. "Are kidding? that Mare looked like she had kingdom of men!" Rainbow Dash said. "Her hairstyle was a bit messy." Rarity said. After finding their rooms inside the Canterlot Castle guest rooms, Twilight talked to Silent Wind and wanted talk to him in Private out in the Gardens. They both went to the gardens and saw that it was sunset. "How perfect." Silent Wind thought. Silent Wind then focused his attention on Twilight who was looking at him a bit strangely. "Silent Wind, I need to talk to you." Twilight said. "Oh, yeah. What's up?" Silent Wind asked. Twilight took a deep breath. "How did you get this.. "thing" in you?" Silent Wind raised an eyebrow and putted a hoof on his chin. "I don't really know, I guess you can say I was born with it." Silent Wind explained. "But didn't your father say that the power is given family to family member?" Twilight said. "He did. Then it's strange then.." Silent Wind said. Silent Wind then figured something out. "Twilight, do you think that.. my mom had the power but.. somehow passed it to me?" Silent Wind said. "It's possible, yes." Twilight said. "I have find a bit more about this.." Silent Wind said. "Okay, I think that's all I have to say.." Twilight kissed Silent Wind. "Alright then!" Silent Wind began to go back inside. "Silent Wind, wait." Twilight said. Silent Wind halted for a moment. "What is it?" He said. Twilight closed her eyes and said something. "Please promise me you'll live. Okay?" Silent Wind's eye went wide and then went down a little. He then smiled. "Don't worry as long as I know you're okay, then I'm okay. If you're always by me then you can make me feel better!" Silent Wind said. Those words made Twilight smile. "Thank you." Twilight caught up to Silent Wind and pushed herself against him. And both of them went inside. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Within the castle of the Silentblades, the Six Elite advisors were talking to each other. "I wonder how the old man is doing.." Ghost Spectre said. "He should be fine." Deadly Rose was fixing her strings along her black violin. "I hope so." Wing Beat said. "What the Hay are you all doing?" Blood Roar came in with Lancer Pike, Brute and Lily Blade. "We're planning, you buffoon." Sharp Thorn said. "Shut up." Blood Roar said. Sharp Thorn stood up but was told to sit by Magicius. Then they saw that Void was back. "I see that, your back, Sir." Poison Cloud said. "The Leaders of Canterlot do not listen... we attack Canterlot within three days. All of you shall prepare!" "I and the others will gather all of our members. Will you be talking with Chrysalis?" Magicius said. "Yes, I will. She will listen." "Hmph, Alright then... we four will lead the members." Blood Roar said. "Alright then.. we should move." Lily Blade said. Blood Roar went to Lily Blade and whispered in her ear. "I know that you still have a small tie to Silent Wind, but you must attack him on sight. You hear me?" Blood Roar whispered. Lily Blade simply nodded. "Let's go, you two. Geez!" Lance Pike said. "Alright! sheesh, you're freaking impatient." Blood Roar ran to the other two. Lily Blade followed the others. On her mind, she thought of Silent Wind and what they went through with him and his brother. "Silent Wind.."