//------------------------------// // Flight to Royalty-Chapter 11 // Story: The Light of the Past // by MisterShiningSword //------------------------------// It had been 4 days since the expedition to the Tomb of Loyalty and the Knights were scouting the outer reaches of town small town. Then Lightning returned from the trip to the nearby woods. "None so far, no enemies, no equipment, and nothing suspicious." Dust said. "Good, we'll scout the sea shore next." Luna replied. Luna and Dust were guarding the beachside, Sunset and Starlight were galloping to the beach with the Princess' orders. As they were walking, the Knights were making conversations. "I can't believe that it was only just yesterday that we were called along with the other teams to stop Tenebris from destroying the world." Dust gloated about. "You are indeed right, I still remember that." Luna replied. At least 5,000 suns (a sun equals a year) ago Luna and Twilight were galloping in the Castle. Twilight had grown and looked like Cadance while Luna was aging, now having winkles and grew by 10 inches. "Are you this will work, Twilight?" asked Luna, "I fear they may betray us." "We need more allies, more comrades, more friends if we're to survive this 'dark' war." Twilight said, "Besides, you may get along with them very well." They then reached the throne room. It has stained glass windows that depicted events from Nightmare Moon's defeat to Flurry Heart's ascension. At the end of the corridor lies two thrones. A royal throne with her cutie mark on top and the other a seat with gold highlights. The two alicorns then casted a summoning spell on the the ground, then appeared thirteen ponies. "Ugh, where are we?" said a earth pony wearing a scarf. "Beats me, Palimore." said the blue pegaus. "Polomare, you mispronounced my name!!" replied the earth pony. "No pony is going to care about your name." said the unicorn with a broken horn. They then argued over and over until Luna can't take it any longer. "BE QUIET!!!" Luna shouted in her Royal Canterlot Voice. They then shimmered down and then a few ponies stepped forward. "You called us for getting your magic back, Luna?" the broken horned pony asked. "Not really, Tempest," Luna answered, "You are all called here for a mission like never before. We will some introductions please, former villians." "Stygian, former Pony of Shadows." "Tempest, former captain of the Storm King." "The Great and Powerful Trixie, former empress of Ponyville and traveling magician." "Starlight Glimmer, former cult leader and headmare of the School of Friendship." "Capper's my name." "Diamond Tiara, and this is my friend, Silver Spoon, former bullies." "Suri Polomare, designer at Manehattan." "Lightning Dust, leader of the Washouts." "Wallflower Blush, gardener at Fillydelphia Gardens." "Garble, part-time poet and former bully." "Gilda, shopkeeper of Griffin Scones Shop." Pharyx, General of the Changeling Empire." As they were reminiscing, Starlight commented, "Still remember a lot of our arguments but we gotten together because some of us were former bullies/villains." "Yeah, we defeated a lot of enemies, more so then the heroes." Lightning boasted about. Sunset then replied, "Ain't that far from the truth, we done a lot of stealth missions, only at least 4 offensive missions." "Says the mare who lied when she was a villain." Lightning then argued. Sunset then got angry before it washed away and simply laughed over her past mistakes and soon they were laughing before they continued guarding the others. Meanwhile As the villains were spying on the Knights while on the comfort of their airship. Tenebris then asked to Cozy Glow, "Is the mission complete." "Of course, the ponies of Bridlewood and Zephyr Heights are tricked and primed, dear majesty." "Ah, Phase 1 of the plan is complete, now unto Phase 2." The Next Day As they were waking up, Izzy returned to the Lighthouse with mail from Queen Haven, Zipp and Pipp's mother. "We got mail." Izzy smiled to the tired group. "Oh, Thanks, Izzy." Sunny tried making a smile. "You're welcome!!" Izzy said before going over to her seat. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Zipp and Pipp, The ponies here at Zephyr Heights are currently rioting and I don't know why. Since I've been informed by your dear letters, I was hoping you and your friends will come to Zephyr Heights as soon as possible. It is urgent! P.S. Mind bringing some of Izzy's popsicles, They're so delicious. Your Mom, Queen Haven --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "We have to go, now!" Zipp shouted when she read the letter. "Let me pack my things!" Pipp shouted as she trotted up the stairs. "Are you sure we are free to go?" Hitch questioned, "I mean, I have my job, Sunny has her smoothies shop to worry about, Pipp's boutique, your job as a weather worker, Sprout's community service, and Izzy's side job. Do we have the time?" "Well she said it's urgent, and they're currently rioting." Zipp told him, "Besides, our jobs will be fine." "Well, Pinkie, Soarin, Spitfire, Mistmane, Silverstream, and Sandbar will take care of things here, Star Swirl, Fluttershy, Yona, Rockhoof, and Ocellus will scout for the Tomb of Generosity. The rest of us will come with you." Twilight announced. "Not to sound rude but I read books that suggest splitting might not a good idea." Rarity questioned. "I have to concur with Rarity here, I read millions of books in my lifetime." Luna agreed, "Are you positive this would work?" "Oh, It'll be fine." Twilight said, "What could go wrong?" (ANYTHING COULD GO WRONG!!!) "Well, let's go." Zipp announced. The group split up. All the while Faust is watching and said, "I better keep my dear Luna safe." She then followed the group heading to Zephyr Heights.