Rainbow Dash and the Nordic Pegasus

by MrTyreste


Frozen In Time

Part 1-Frozen In Time

In ancient times, before even the Princesses of Sun and Moon came to be, ponies were divided into barbaric tribes along the rolling plains, forests, mountains, and deserts of Equestria. Far to the North, however, lay an old dwelling of the first and most fierce Pegasi of all recorded history. These Pegasi date back all the way to the Anglo-Stallion era just before the conquest of the Roman Pegasi from the South. They were a simple breed, neither too archaic nor simple, but they had heart. Heart enough to fight back countless enemies for hundreds of years. Their stewards of the weather, the four pony gods, watched over the land of Pegasi, their rolling mountain ranges shielding them from most harm. Until the time of the two wolves, Skoll and Hati. This is where our story begins, so listen well...

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"You'll never catch me, Fjord!" A feminine, but strong voice called out as it darted across the icy riverside. "The chief has blessed me as the newest steward of the rain!" Spectrum Dancer ran swiftly across the icy water as she began to pull the water up from the riverbank with ease. She brandished a tunic of green and brown leather, a short sword at her side as her rainbow colored mane and tail flowed in the wind. Each droplet seemed drawn to her wings as she glided across the water's surface almost effortlessly. "By the gods you're slow, darling!" She called out playfully. Chasing after her quickly was a larger, golden haired stallion bearing an enormous longsword and great ax tied to his back and brown and green tunic.

"My love, you forget who it was that recommended thee to our chief!" Fjord Runner called out as he darted along the riverbank opposite his lover. His long, white wings picked up twice as much water as Spectrum's, though he did run a bit slower. The river went on and on as they collected what appeared to be a stream of water and cloud following them by the wings until the river began to shorten and shorten until the reality of a large waterfall was set before them. Finally he looked at his partner with sheer confidence as they both flared their wings and prepared to take off.

With one swift jump they cleared the waterfall and pulled the water behind them, towards their main target. A small village of Earth Pony settlers who were in dire need of rain, as their home and fields were too far from the river to get enough water that the crop so desperately needed. With a few passes they created a rain storm that lasted for well over an hour. Plenty of time to water the crop of corn, beans, and all other essential goods needed by the townspeople and warriors.

Their jobs completed, the two Pegasi fell to the ground below and lay down upon the grass. "My dear Spectrum, you were remarkable. I only wish I were as fast as thee." Fjord chuckled as he nudged her neck with his nose. Spectrum blushed as she leaned over to kiss him on the cheek, which he gladly returned.

"Twas all your might, darling Fjord. I could not have kept that storm going for so long alone. You know that." She giggled. Spectrum Dancer and Fjord Runner had been mere children when they had met, but even to this day they remained inseperable. So great was their love for one another that the chieftain of their clan had proposed that the two be married. Neither objected, and soon they would be together forever. "Perhaps later we can celebrate alone in thy home?" She smiled lustfully as he raised an eyebrow in wonder.

"What's wrong with right now?" He tackled her to the ground and kissed her neck, issuing a few pleasured breaths from her. However she was not ready at the moment, and pushed him off gently.

"Control thy loins, my love. We have a busy day ahead of us. The chieftain demands our presence in the longhouse, remember?" She reminded him. In all honesty, he had completely forgotten that today was the day of the ceremony. In a few short hours, he would be married to the love of his life.

Together, they walked ahead to the beginning of the rest of their lives.

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Equestria: Present Day

"Thank you so much, you guys! I'll visit again really soon, I promise!" Rainbow Dash called out as she headed out the door of a small wooden house in the northern most part of Equestria. Why her aunt and uncle Blitz wanted to live out in the mountains was beyond her. Maybe it was just to get away from it all, or maybe it was simply a means to live peacefully together. Either way, it seemed boring to her. She preferred the excitement of Ponyville or Cloudsdale, at least there she had a shot of meeting up with the Wonderbolts.

Although, there was something to this place, she thought to herself. Flying high over the mountains in her favorite winter jacket and hat was something of a paradise to her. Though she almost never wore clothes, she loved to wear that jacket her grandmother gave her on especially cold days. Red with a lightning bolt running down the back with adjustable hood size, it always felt nice to wear it from time to time. Especially when it was snowing like this. Rainbow peered ahead, trying to get a glimpse of the train station, only to find that she could barely see over the mountain ridge. Thick, grey clouds were headed her way, and every pegasus knows what that means.

"A blizzard? Now?" Rainbow Dash was, by all means, an excellent flier and navigator. Seeing as she was only used to snow every now and then, however, her flying through harsh snow storms wasn't exactly amazing. She knew she had to find cover, and quickly, or she'd end up a frozen rainbow-cicle out here in the mountains. Finally, after frantically searching, she found a small opening in one of the cliff faces, which she promptly took advantage of. As she stepped inside the opening, what was a tiny cave turned into an enormous cavern. She shed her coat off at the entrance and wandered around the beautifully carved rock.

"This is just perfect." Rainbow Dash complained as she ripped off her wool hat and flicked her rainbow-colored mane back and forth, trying to get rid of her hat-hair. "Blizzards don't come around that often. Serves me right for skipping that class in flight school." She walked down a cavernous hallway inside the cave. "Heh, no wonder I got kicked out. I slept through everything or missed class half the time." She joked to herself. This didn't seem like normal rock to her, though. It glowed as though it were alive, pulsing with every step of her hoof. She noticed as she walked further inside, that torches lit the path deeper into the caves. "Who put these here?" Rainbow thought to herself as she kept moving. This place was truly awesome to her for some reason. Finally the small passageway suddenly opened into an enormous tomb-like area deep inside the mountain. Bronze and metal statues of Pegasi lined the walls on raised pillars, decorated by swords and shields.

This clearly wasn't natural, she thought to herself. She could make out several carvings of pegasi in old armour and clothing, wielding swords, spears, clubs, and enormous axes. Looking around, she saw several other carvings, as well. Some of kings, others of demons and dragons. One even depicted a young mare with a mane styled very much like her own. Beside the carving lay an old tablet with writing upon it. Though very old, Rainbow Dash could make out the English text.

My dearest Spectrum,

If you are reading this, then that means the invasion was thrwarted, and that the first part of the prophecy has been fulfilled. It is said that a day will come when the wolves will rise to take the two Princesses of the Moon and Sun, and that is the day when you will awaken me. The chief said that it may not be you, but another in your line. I do not wish it to be true. I wish only to see you again, my love. Upon that day, we will stand together and defeat the wolves and save the new stewards of the day and night. Then, and only then, will I be worthy to take you as my bride.

Please hurry, my darling Spectrum Dancer.

Rainbow Dash put down the tablet and turned around to look at the other stuff in the cavern. When she did, her face bumped against a large, frozen block. Upon her contact with the ice, the form began to crack and melt around what appeared to be a large stallion. As the last of the ice fell from his large, muscular body, the stallion roared menacingly and leapt from his icy prison and back into the world around him. Standing nearly twice her size and ready for combat, the golden-maned pegasus wheeled around towards his liberator, only to find Rainbow Dash.

"Spectrum?" He whispered. "Is it really you?"