"Well, my double has proven to be a bit of a nuisance already. Sticking her nose around where it doesn't belong.I've already had to use up a good amount of Dawn Sparkle's power." Mono Dash spat at the ground, staring into the blade of her scythe, instead of a reflection, she was shown Rainbow Dash, floating about in the sky.
"Mistress, I don't believe it is her snooping, rather her mentor simply knowing too much." A small black dragon with large bat like wings, bowed before the purple pegasus.
"Indeed." She tapped a hoof against her chin. "A survivor from my mother's reign it would seem. This, Steel Edge is simply an old codger that has lived longer than his time." A grin appeared on the sinister pony's face. "But, from his explanation, it is apparent that he does not know everything. Isn't that right Spire?"
The black dragon gave a crooked smile, eyes flashing bright bloody red. "He believes that the mirror would have the same effect for everypony, he knows not of the bloodline. Nor does he know of me it seems."
The violet Dash gave a chuckle. "You must have hit the old bastard a bit harder than you realized eh? He even thinks that Nightmare Moon had a part in this whole thing."
The black dragon snapped his fingers and gave out a belch, a purple smoke be-speckled with stars blowing forth. "One of my finer displays I would say. Not every day you get to corrupt a princess."
"Now..." The monochrome maned pony waved a hoof over her scythe and a brown, grizzled pegasus appeared in the reflection. "What to do with him?"
Spire flared his large black wings. "Maybe I could take care of your business Mistress?" He held out a claw, points unsheathing themselves from his fingers.
"No, I don't think so." Mono Dash Grabbed up the scythe and rested it against her neck. "I think I'll take care of this one. After all, the titan of death should do her own bidding, don't you agree?"
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Smith awoke with a nasty headache. "Augh... I don't remember hitting the ale..." He looked up, and notice his company was no longer around. "Rainbow? Nilt? Oh shit!" He stood to attention. "Dammit! The witch took her away." He looked desperately around his hut.
There was no sign of them being dragged out, nor any sign of a struggle. Everything was where it should be, but with a new... scent. "That's no good." Smith turned towards the door of his hut. It was swinging on the hinges, he ran over towards it, slamming it shut and forced heavy furniture in front of it. He ran over to the window and did the same. "Got to prepare, she's coming."
"Already here" A sickening voice came from behind the old stallion. He slowly turned and saw the monochromatic witch that stood before him, a gleaming scythe resting on her back. "Hello there old friend. Been a while hasn't it?"
Smith simply looked at her, unflinching. He needed a blade, and fast. The closest one was to his right, hanging above the fire place. The blade he had forged long ago for Firefly. Mono Dash seemed to have noticed him eyeing the blade and gave a chuckle. "Hmhmhmhmhm... Now, why would you want that old trinket? Huh?"
"You ought to be more fearful of that blade. It's the one that stopped your mother after all." Smith placed a hoof forward and tried to keep his cool.
"Indeed, and it was very powerful." She stepped over to admire the sword, how it glimmered brightly above the fire. "But as they say, the brightest flames burn the quickest." With a slight puff of breath in the weapon's direction causing it to turn black and crumble into so many pieces. Smith's eyes lowered to his masterpiece, now just common trash while Mono chuckled. "Oh yes... Now I hope you've abandoned any more of your foolish 'hope' of defeating me."
Smith swallowed hard. "...Indeed."
"I'm sorry, I didn't hear that."
"You're correct." He sighed. "I'm washed up. What hope do I have to deal with you? My time is done. It's obvious that Equestria has moved on without me. I'm just an arms dealer, and since nopony uses weapons anymore, I have no purpose. Witch, I'm at peace." A broad smile spread across his face. "I'm done here. I've lived a happy life, a proud life, and I have no shame. Take up sickle and reap my soul."
"Well, you're no fun are you?" Mono Dash gave a scoff, but retained her sick smile, she turned her head around and grabbed the scythe in her teeth, raising it and swung for Smith's neck.
I've done all I can Rainbow, now it's up to you to protect Equestria from the shadows once again. Stop the reign of the titans like your mother before you, I'll be watching. Make us proud!
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