Concealed darkness
An MLP fanfic by: Neobreaker10
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Edited to fit with season 3’s early events (up to ep: 10)
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Prologue
A castle over the horizon
There have been tales throughout Equestria about a great open wasteland far beyond anypony’s reach, if one was to travel there they would have to go north, travelling over mountains, hills, and through caves. They would have to keep trotting through the frozen north, and must keep going till the crystal empire is out of sight to the south. At the heart of this wasteland is a black castle, its towers spiraling up unimaginable heights and many spacious Chambers placed everywhere throughout the castle, these features make it seem a lot like Canterlot castle. Many a legend has been told of this castle, some say it is the home of lost spirits; others say a terrible evil resides in its halls, while many more tell tales of gold being guarded at its deepest reaches. However, none of these tales are at the slightest true, instead, it is home to a teenage stallion, who sits next to his fireplace, wishing to see the outside world, and that is where we find ourselves today.
“This entire spacious world, and yet none of it knows of me” the blue unicorn thought as he batted at a small rubber ball. “I can’t remember the last time I was out there” he griped silently in his head, his neon yellow mane and tail really needed washing and he himself needed a bath, but he had been so absorbed in his griping that he kept forgetting to, suddenly a knock at the door startled him to his senses. “Who’s there?” he asked as he walked to the steel laced door, however just before he reached the door a Pegasus burst through the door,
“SABER!” he shouted as the blue unicorn fell over from surprise.
“For Pony’s sake Crimson Bullet, next time wait for me to open the door” he shouted as he regained his footing.
“Sorry” Crimson replied, the Pegasus was a brick red color, his mane and tail were black and a cutie mark of a set of cross-hairs adorned his flank, “it’s just that something is going on outside and-“,
“what!?” Saber cut in, flaring his bright yellow eyes in Crimson’s direction, “explain”.
“Well, I was out in the courtyard when brilliant colors streaked across the sky from the south, why?”,
“hmm” Saber murmured to himself “if my guess is on the money” he thought “then somepony must have activated the crystal heart” He looked over at Crimson Bullet, “get Tracer, Flare, and Strafe, you four will investigate”,
“alright Saber” Crimson replied. After Crimson left Saber’s stern look disappeared,
“with them gone, this is the perfect opportunity to check out towns around equestria, one gets weary in this dark castle”. He trotted over to the coat rack with a smile on his face, “I need a break from this place every now and again”. *slams door*
A couple months later: