“So what do you think she wants us for?”
“Something about a friend being in trouble and wanting our help.”
“It’s not Viridi… she’d ask us personally.”
“Nah… probably some other god we haven’t met yet.”
The angel, pit and his companion and darker self, dark pit, walked towards the open-air meeting room of Palutena’s temple. Palutena had called them there, explaining that an old friend of hers was in trouble and needed help. When they got there, they saw not just Palutena, but two young women. One had rainbow colored air and wore a white dress. On her forearm she had a sun-shaped tattoo. She also wore a gold necklace and crown, both complete with amethyst gems. The other girl was dressed similarly, but was notably younger. She also had dark hair and wore a dark dress with an onyx crown. Her forearm was tattooed with a crescent moon. The three were deep in conversation as the two angels approached.
“He’s eccentric, but kniving. He’s powerful as well, if he’s truly- ah! Here they are!” said Palutena as pit and dark pit entered. “I’m glad the two of you came!” she told them
“So you must be the angel’s Palutena has told us so much about!” said the white dressed woman with a smile
“Pit, dark pit, meet Celestia and her sister, Luna. They’re the princesses of a faraway kingdom.” Said Palutena “they are also friends of mine. Celestia and I met when she was younger after she and Luna had… had a fight.” Said Palutena
“We don’t like to think about it…” Celestia and Luna said together
“It must have been bad.” Said pit
“Indeed… and the blame belongs to me…” said Luna
“No sister, if I had seen your frustration earlier-“
“If I had not been so petty as to be frustrated and jealous-“
“So, lady Palutena said you were in trouble?” asked pit, stopping the argument. He’d seen Palutena and Viridi argue alot, and it was the same way with him and dark pit. It was best to stop the argument before it got out of hand.
“Yes. The enemy you defeated one year ago, Hades? He seems to have resurrected himself in mine and Luna’s kingdom. He’s also teamed up with an enemy from my kingdom, named Chrysalis. She leads a group of shape shifters we call changelings.” Explained Celestia
“You mean like from those fairy tales for kids? Tch.” Said dark pit
“Thou wouldst do well to speak to my sister in a more respectful tone!” said Luna angrily
“Easy, sister.” Said Celestia assuringly. Luna “hmph”ed and turned away
“please pardon my sister… she’s always been protective of me…” said Celestia.
“it’s okay. I get the feeling.” Said pit. Since he and dark pit had actually become friends and teamed up, the two found themselves, through an unspoken agreement, more like brothers then friends. They watched out for each other and were hardly ever seen away from each other. It was always rough on one if something happened to the other, especially since they were connected. Palutena had been able to adjust it a bit with her magic to allow them to sense it when the other was in trouble or was feeling “off” emotion wise. Palutena could have severed the connection completely, even offered to, but the two angels had grown used to it and simply asked for the adjustment.
“so Hades has have teamed up with this chrysalis?” asked dark pit
“that’s correct. Since it involves him, Celestia and Luna have kindly asked me to allow the two of you to aid in defeating him. I would of course agree, but I wanted to see what you two thought. Their land is… very different from ours, and you’ll be there for quite some time. Until this threat is dealt with, I can’t allow the two of you to come back.” said Palutena
“well, any friend of yours is someone I’m willing to help! If these people are in trouble because of Hades, it’s my job to help!” said pit
“I can’t allow the moron here to go on alone, so count me in too I guess.” Said dark pit
“remember my warning: their land of Equestria is far different from Skyworld, or even the mortal world. Expect some… unexpected things.” Said Palutena
“thou won’t be alone.” Said Luna
“my student and her friends will be there to explain. They’ll act as companions and guides to you. They’ll answer any questions you have.” Said Celestia
“it can’t be any worse than the chaos vortex…” muttered pit “that place was a nightmare…” he shuddered “13 waves of enemies… I hope THAT thing didn’t come back as well, because I’d be out of here faster than a rabbit being chased by a wolf!”
“for once I agree with him.” Said dark pit
“I doubt you’ll have to deal with the Chaos Kin. Viridi is keeping very close tabs on it, as the Chaos Kin is her responsibility, just as dealing with the underworld is mine.” Said Palutena.
“I didn’t expect a powerful princess to take on a student.” Commented pit
“how did you…?” stammered Celestia
“I’ve known lady Palutena my whole life! If the two of you are friends, it’s only natural you’d have magical powers, plus the hair kind of gave it away.” Said pit
“how… perceptive of you, pit.” Chuckled Palutena
“well, yes. I do have a student. She goes by twilight sparkle, or just twilight. She has many magical gifts herself, and is not just my student in learning magic, but is also my successor.” Said Celestia “as I said, she’ll be your guide and companion throughout mind and Luna’s kingdom of Equestria, along with her friends.”
“hang on! Wait a minute! Equestria? Odd name for a kingdom. Equestria sounds like equestrian, which means horse.” Commented dark pit
“once thou arrive in our land of Equestria, it shall be made clear.” Explained Luna
“if you’re ready, we can leave now with a simple teleport spell. We’ll have everything you need in Equestria, so you won’t need your weapons, aside from your usual bows.” Said Celestia
“alright then! Let’s go!” cheered pit
“I’m excited too. Can’t wait to possibly pummel some underworld fools.” Chuckled dark pit.
“alright then.” Said Celestia
“they’re all yours Celestia. Please watch over them while I can’t.” said Palutena
“never fear Palutena. You have my word they will return home safe and sound.” Said Celestia
“alright. remember my warning you two.” Palutena said, adding the last part to the two angels “and good luck.”
“we’ll be home as soon as we can, lady Palutena!” said pit.
Celestia took a deep breath and her eyes glowed. Things got blurry for the two angels as they were teleported to Equestria. Their wings felt cramped and their bodies started to ache. They soon landed on a stone floor.
“oof… I prefer flying…” muttered pit
“princess! Welcome home!” a voice said
“twilight sparkle! My dear student! How good it is to see you and you’re friends welcome me home!”
The two angels opened their eyes and almost screamed when they saw
“wh-wh-what…” stammered pit when he saw
“Palutena did warn thou as to Equestria being unusual.” Said a dark-coated, dark-maned winged unicorn in front of them.
“Luna?!” stammered dark pit
“we’re… we’re…” stammered pit and dark pit
“Welcome to Equestria, young angels. Or should I say… young Pegasus.” Said Celestia with a smile
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“well well! It looks the pits have arrived!”
“good. Celestia went to Palutena, just as we had expected. Now to put the rest of our plan into action.”