//------------------------------// // Chapter 17: The Enemy of my Enemy // Story: A Hero's Choice // by Gin_the_Fox //------------------------------// Chapter 17: The Enemy of my Enemy The room was in silence. Blue had read the letter out loud, crying. Everyone's minds were in lock down. They were processing the letter as if it was a will to a rich man. Blue is now King. Root is now a Royal and is now the bodyguard for Blue. There was another pony we must find, and with only a bit of information. And most importantly, the Discord part. "How can we be sure that Celestia wrote that?" Rainbow Dash shot at Blue. "It's Celestia. I know." Lan spoke for Blue. "Hm?" "What are we going to do?" Fluttershy spoke out. "What we are going to do is find that pony and free Discord. Girls, get your elements." "Wait..." Twilight spoke. "If your going, i'm going with you." "No your not." Lan had saw it coming. "Lan, I have-" "NO MEANS NO!!! YOU ARE NOT GOING AND THAT'S FINAL!!!" Everyone in the room could tell Lan's emotions sky rocketed when he said that. He didn't want her to go. "Look... i'm sorry but... its to dangerous." "No Lan. We are all going. If we don't go, who will be there to help you?" "Root will. Only me and Root are going." "No Lan. I'm going too." Blue spoke up from his tears. "Me too!" Zero looked ready for anything. "Zero, you have to stay with Applejack and Blur... your king..." "No, I don't care." "We are all in this together, whether you want us too or not." Rarity said. "No, I don't want anyone to die." "Um... Lan... look... I know we haven't said much to each other but... i'm your friend!" Fluttershy started. "People want to help you and your denying it because your scared to what would happen. Some want to fight for their land. Some want revenge for their loved ones. And some want to protect you. If anything, I would sacrifice my life for Equestria. You can't push me away, i'm going with you." "Fluttershy..." "Shes right! If your going, i'm going!" Pinkie jumped with joy. "Shes right. You could use a little beauty at your side!" Rarity swayed her hair. "I want payback for what those goons did!" Rainbow Dash punched her hoofs together. "Even though in my current state, i'm still going." Applejack went to Zero's side. "And magic makes it all complete!" Twilight lit her horn. All of a sudden, a bright flash appeared, as the elements of harmony clamped to each main 6. "Lets do this!" The girls jumped with glee. Luna clapped... somehow. The mini party was interrupted as the door burst open, allowing one pony to come through it. Lan jumped over the partiers and tackled the blue pegasus. "GET DOWN!!!" "OH... i'm sorry... I thought something bad happened here... -squeal-." The pegasus had a blue body and yellow mane and tail. Obvious he was shy and didn't like everyone staring at him. Lan could tell that he was neither a Nameless nor a regular pony. Lan got of of the mysterious pegasus. "Sorry, thought you were a Nameless." "..." The blue one blushed and left running. "Who was that gu... pony..." Lan was slipping. "Don't know... haven't seen him around." Pinkie said. "Well... lets get to Discords statue." Everyone nodded. ~~~~~~~ "It should be around here somewhere... AH!" Luna escorted the pony's through Canterlot and through the guards. "It's a good thing your around, we would have never got through those weird meany guards!" Pinkie was hopping the entire walk. Luna smiled and lit her horn. "Twilight... I might need some help." "But Princess, you know I can't do something that advanced!" "I just need you to register some magic to me. I'll handle the rest." Luna and Twilight pointed their horns at the statue and fired away, with no result. "Well it was worth a try. I knew I should have studied more..." Luna thought to herself. "Maybe we can use the elements..." Fluttershy said. "Nope. It wouldn't work." The group thought. "It seems you pony's need some help..." A familiar scared voice said. "Hey its you!" The mysterious one went up to Lan and whispered to him. "I know how to get past the barrier." "Well first whats your name?" The pony looked around. "My name is Arrell. I heard what you pony's were doing so... can I join you..." "Well..." "If you don't want me I understand... I just..." "Your in. Help us get to Discord." "No..." "Wha... WHY!?" Lan shot out. "Look... lets talk alone..." "Fine..." They moved to the side so that no one can hear them. "I'm scared..." "Why?" "What if he tries to come out and destroy the world like he did in the show?" "He isn't go-..." Lan realized what he said. "Brony?" "Oh my god..." "Don't worry..." Lan checked around. "Me, Root, Blue, and Zero are bronies." "Can I ask you a question?" "Go for it!" "Would you like to be my friend?" This outburst confused Lan. "Arrell... we are friends." Arrell smiled and walked towards the statue. Lan went with him. "There is a password to unlock it. I know the pass." "What is it?" Luna said. "Twilight." "Yes?" Twilight had been talking to Applejack about something. What ever it was, Lan would never know. "No the password is Twilight." "Well... that was simple..." "There's more. Celestia has to enter it." "..." The crowd fell silent. "Not to worry! Luna can enter it as well. But... there is another password to that as well." "Whats that one?" "Don't know! The guards I was spying on didn't know!" "Wha..." Luna was speechless. Lan thought. Think... Celestia knew that there was a password. She would have to tell us. The first is Twilight and the other is... DAMNIT. Ok think, remember the letter. Dear Lan, I don't have much power in me, so please read this carefully. As you know, I am dead. Don't let this stop you from reaching your goal. Destroy the Nameless. Teach them what it means to be a Equestrian. Tell Blue I love him, and he is now King. Root is his personal bodyguard. He is now a Royal Guard. Before you go off to find the Nameless, read these words carefully. You should know that Discord is imprisoned in stone in Canterlot. Free him. Trust me, he knows what hes doing. There is also another pony you must seek. I don't know details but he is shy. Tell Luna and Twilight and everypony that I love them. You are a hero. She writes quickly. Too quickly. Find Twilight... Tell Luna and Twilight and everypony that I love them. Twilight was the first password. But how would we figure out if it was a password without... There is also another pony you must seek. I don't know details but he is shy. Arrell, she wanted us to find him. "Hey Arrell, when did you spy on those guards..." "While back. Before... well you know... Celestia." Did Celestia know that he was spying? Maybe... "Why hello there. You probably know who I am, as I know who you are, Lan Jenkins." She know even that! But then that means... if she knew that Arrell would know the pass, she would put them close together... Tell Luna and Twilight and everypony that I love them. Why did she add just Twilight and Luna... unless... "I KNOW THE PASSWORD!!!" "What!" Arrell shot out before anyone else could. "Try Luna." "Well that's not going to work..." Arrell said disappointingly. Luna worked her magic and she backed off without anything happening. Arrell taught here to do the password while Lan was thinking. "Nothing." Luna said. THINK LAN THINK!!! Why would she put Luna first... unless... "Try Luna and Twilight..." Luna tried and nothing happened. Think outside the box... outside the box... OUTSIDE THE BOX!!! "THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!!! THAT'S IT!!! We need to think outside the box! Blue wheres that letter!" "Right here." He pulled out the letter, which seemed to come out of nowhere. Dear Lan, I don't have much power in me, so please read this carefully. As you know, I am dead. Don't let this stop you from reaching your goal. Destroy the Nameless. Teach them what it means to be a Equestrian. Tell Blue I love him, and he is now King. Root is his personal bodyguard. He is now a Royal Guard. Before you go off to find the Nameless, read these words carefully. You should know that Discord is imprisoned in stone in Canterlot. Free him. Trust me, he knows what hes doing. There is also another pony you must seek. I don't know details but he is shy. Tell Luna and Twilight and everypony that I love them. You are a hero. You are a hero. "Try 'You are a hero'." Luna worked her magic, and everyone heard a click. The statue rumbled. "I'M FREE!!!" Discord broke out, spinning in the air. "Ah, Lan! How nice to finally see you! Celestia told wonders about you! I... am at your service." ~~~~~~~