//------------------------------// // prologue : an unexpected letter // Story: The legends of Harmony Book one: The rise of sunray // by sunray boom //------------------------------// It was a warm brisk morning on the streets of Canterlot the sun was shining so bright in the sky. Except for Breaking News he was dashing straight for the heart of the city on the mountain the palace itself. This royal guard of Canterlot had a message a rather urgent message for the princess (though some would think queen) of Equestria. "You h-highness I have an urgent m-message from the artic north of Equestria''. The strong stallion was trying to regain his breath. He handed the message to the tall white Alicorn took it gingerly from his hooves. The princess known as Celestia smile "thank you so much commander I truly do admire you hard work" The young alicorn smiled and open the scroll. Her eyes grew wide from the shocked and surprised of the words from the letter. "Could it be"? as she read the words on the page. Is this true breaking news has it finally come back? " Yes you majesty The Crystal Empire has return to the kingdom at long last I was quite amaze myself when I was given the letter to deliver to you at once." the young and handsome Unicorn reply as he used hos magic to deliver his message. Captain Shining Armor has been working non-stop since you have given him and his newlywed bride this task. " Well done Cadance and Shining armor". she mused in her head. "I knew I could count on you two to rediscover it" She then let out a soft chuckle. "Thank you lieutenant news I knew that those would be successful In there task is there any other news perhaps something for Ponyville?" Wondering out loud if Her student Twilight Sparkle had any new lessons on friendship. "Well your Highness I also was given another letter from the empire as well". The guard with his aura of yellow magic lifted another rolled up scroll and was floated over to her as she received from the guard. This seem pretty urgent as well they found something out there in the Arctic North. "Oh" ? She open the scroll and began to read it to herself: Dear your highness Celestia it appears we have some unexpected news. Yes me and Cadance have rediscover the empire I have something rather unsettled site. I found a pale orange little foal a colt in avalanche gore and brought him back to the empire after giving the colt a warm bath with the help of Cadance we unthaw the child and that is when we found out his eyes look like..... Then Celestia heart dropped her breath was cut short. "No It can't be but how"? "Your majesty is something the matter you looked like you are about to faint. You should sit back down and regain your composer". Breaking news was rushing when she slowly began to step down. "Your majesty? what are you doing?" the guard shocked by the transformation of the princess. "Breaking News get My sister Luna immediately" the white alicorn demand. As she sat back down suddenly her face was utter exhaustion. Before The guard could even get to the door it swung open and a figure emerge follow by a dark mist. "You summon me dear thine sister Tia,I thought this disturbance was coming from you". "You had to disturb our beautiful slumber now". "The dark blue coat and starlike mane walk calmly into the throne room"." Why are you so upset"? "Chicken got you tail"? Luna chuckle. "Very funny Luna not amused by you antics or jokes". Celestia frowned "This is a serious matter Luna" "There is no time for jokes and wise cracks". " AH don't be such a grumpy wumpy Tia I was only trying to lighten the mood" she slowly trotted over then began to pat her older sister head. So what was in thy letter to make thou shake like a filly during a thunderstorm? as Luna continue stroking the mare's multicolor mane. " My past has come to bite me just like you said it would Luna. as she sight in disappointment. Take a look at this letter from shining". she then toss the scroll to her. "Yes, mister I am afraid of the dark and yet still captain of the royal guards Shining Armor". Luna remarks I still don't see how you made this stallion who bear in mind dear sister is afraid of his own shadow a captain. You how that make me feel that Equestria is in the hooves of him. "Oh, you just hush and read the letter for Starswirls sake". Celestia said with exasperation in her tone. "You know what would happen if He found out." Her voice dropped to a whisper. These walls do have ears. "Oh, what you think old Ice head scares me?" ha! "Honestly Tia he has you right where he wants you and you are just going to take it laying down tisk tisk Tia, I thought you were made of hotter stuff than that. Luna than started to begin reading the letter. she stopped. Wait does That mean? She then looks up from the letter. "Yes, Luna he has come back I thought he was lost for good, but it turns out I was wrong. I just glad he is safe". But then a cold Icy wind began to blow. Oh no it Is him. The door open and an ice blue Unicorn stallion with snow white mane enter the throne with guards with Ice armor on each side of his flank. The pony was the Winter King "Hello to my favorite alicorns in all the world Luna and Celestia how are you two princesses doing? he smirked and flashed a smile with teeth so white and bright that it would pierce into your very soul. "So, Tia you have news from the empire goody I can't wait to see Oh wait don't tell me you finally found it good. That's very good one more land to conquer before all of the land is in an eternal winter. And for the record the empire is a personal favorite. Does that sound good to you two?" "You will fail winter Your plan will be destroy and you will go back to Tartarus where you belong". Luna barked at him. "You and all of you pasty goons as well." "My my snippy as always but no matter." Then a blast of magic came out of no were and sent Luna to the ground. "There that should keep you quite for now care to join her Tia. Winter look at her with mocked sympathy. " "No winter you have made your point and don't call me Tia". Celestia gave him an icy stare that match his "You know just as well I do that you will fail." She than began to help her sister up "Even so now I hate to leave all this fun but I have more pressing matters to attend to so for now tootles!" and just he came in he was gone in a flash all that was left was a remnant of snow and Ice. "Are you both alright I am sorry I was caught off guard by this so please forgive me. breaking News said sheepishly. " "We are alright for now their young stallion we could take that old geezer on any time in fact why haven we yet Tia? The dark alicorn gave her big sister the annoyed but questioning look. You are supposed to be the stronger one so then why"? Luna was beginning to get aggrieved by this. "We could kick his flank and be done by teatime". A hoof was then put in front of her snout to stop her chatting. "Right because your flank didn't just get whipped. Like I said over the years you need to keep your head mind up Lu". Celestia said with a smirk besides you remember what the librarian Treesky prophesying. "And lets face it Lu magic and the force is always changing and growing." "So you think our master was right then Tia can he truly win?' Luna asked as she began to walk away. Not only that but also but an end to Winter War itself. He will not be alone the power of his friends with the force will guide them all. Celestia the confirmed this word with confidence. "You keep mention a certain pony may I ask who is going to save us now?" The guard began to scratch his head. As Luna had finally left the room and the two were alone again "Oh, breaking News so sorry to know you had to hear my rambling". Celestia smiled to reassure her guard. "To answer your question there Breaking news the hero of light will hold more power than the stars themselves." As Her voice echo around the room There was a great light illuminated from her horn. 'The hero is rising and shall bring peace at last." "Who is this hero you keep mentioning you seem to know him very well. Is he related to any royalty by chance? the guard questions. "More than that solider he is my son". the princess said. Your son? You don't mean … the guard stammered. "yes" The alicorn said as the sunrays began to peek to announce the day "Sunray boom".