//------------------------------// // Chapter 11 // Story: Guardian of Equestria - Rise of the Blue Sun // by BlueSun52 //------------------------------// Guardian of Equestria-Rise of the Blue Sun Chapter 11 A Mirror of Darkness A couple of months have passed since Hawke first came to Equestria. He had faced many creatures and monsters, coming to terms with the lost of his parents, and had enjoyed the adventures he had with his new friends in Ponyville. But nothing had prepared him for the shocking truth that was revealed to him. The monster that he had killed were actually ponies, who willing turned in to them. This realization made Hawke regretted what he had done and wished that he had found out about this, so he could have found a way to help change them back to their old selves. In his mind, he thought of it as an unnecessary lost of life and his hands was covered with their blood. A couple of weeks had passed since that day and now Hawke is in the middle of the Everfree Forest, unconscious and unaware of the danger that lays hidden. He then started waking up and thought to himself, “Ugh…..Where am I? ...... Looks like I’m In the Everfree Forest……What happened.” Hawke tried to remember what had happen. All he could remember was there being a blue unicorn named Trixie coming into town and was messing with everyone. Apparently Twilight know her before and Trixie wanted to duel her for revenge after an incident with an ursa minor. Twilight accepted it, thinking she could take her on again like last time, but lost and was banished from Ponyville forever. Hawke tried to do something about it, but Trixie hit him with a wave of her magic and everything went black. “Oh right, now I remember….. Great now all I need to do is found Twilight, get back to Ponyville, and beat that blue witch at her own game.” Hawke got and started walking, then all of a sudden, he heard another voice said, “Where do you think you’re going?” Hawke was surprised and looked to see where the voice came from. When he saw who it was, he couldn’t believe with his own eyes. He saw another Hawke, but he was different from him. He had orange fiery eyes, and a longer hair style, his robes were shades of red and orange, and his mark was the same as Hawke’s, but had fire around it. Before Hawke could say anything, the other Hawke said, “Well, I see someone is speechless. I’m not that surprised.” Hawke then asked, “Hmm, I’m going to guess that you’re like an evil version of me. Am I correct?” “Hehehe, in a way yes, but I’m much more than that. I’m basically the dark side of your soul. Trixie used an old and forbidden spell that allows a certain part of a person soul to become fully aware and do what it wants,” Answered the other Hawke. “I see, so is your name Hawke too? Or is just Evil Hawke?” asked Hawke “No, I think I’ll go by Spellfury Instead,” he said with a wicked smile. “I see. If you have freewill of your own, then why are you doing here?” “You see, Trixie may have given me freewill, but she can still send me back into you as she pleases. So she made a deal with me, I destroy you and I can go wherever I want to go and bring havoc on the world. Plus you would eventually come after me and try to stop me from hurting any other pony, like the good guy you are,” said Spellfury. “So it’s comes down to this then? Fine, I have no problem taking you down,” said Hawke “Like you did with those monsters?” Spellfury said. “That’s different, you were created from darkness and hate, and I have no problem with that,” Hawke pointed out. “Ah! But I’m also part of your soul, I’m basically a living person, can your heart handle another death on your hands?” Spellfury asked. Hawke looked at him with worry. He couldn’t deny it; Spellfury was in fact a living person with thoughts and ideas, even if they were dark. But Hawke tried not to think about it too much, his friends are in danger and he has no time to deal with his emotions right now. The two started at each other for a long time. Waiting to see who would make the first move. The tension was high and both of their lives were on the line. Water from a leaf was falling, as soon as it hit the ground, the two started battle. It was an intense battle, they threw all their magic spells at one another, only to collide with the other’s spell or avoid it. When they got close to each other, they started using martial arts skills that Hawke had learned in his own world, but unfortunately Spellfury had retain Hawke’s memories as well and know how to counter his moves. It was a deadlock, two beings having the same mind and body, knowing what the other would do and how to counter it. The only difference was one was good and the other was evil. The two then stopped and took a moment to breathe. Spellfury then said, “Seems like you’re out of breathe.” “So are you,” Hawke replied. “So what’s it like?” Spellfury asked out of the blue. “What?” “To take a person’s life away; you realize the power you hold can get rid of anyone that stands in your way and all you have to do is do it with a flick of your finger,” Spellfury said. “NO! It didn’t. No one has the right to take another person’s life away. They could have friends, families, people they love. It’ll be a waste to take that away,” Hawke pointed out. “But you did, you took those monsters lives with no problem. It was easy and you enjoyed it,” Spellfury explained. Hawke thought to himself for a moment and said, “……I did……but no more, after that day, I swore I would not kill, unless it was absolutely the last thing to do and they gave me no choice. I’m going to found a way to save everypony, without sacrificing other’s blood. Even, if it means sacrificing myself to do so.” Spellfury smile quickly disappeared and was replaced with anger. He then said, “So that’s it? You’re going to just forget what you did to those poor monster-like ponies? Is it that simple?” “……It’s never that simple, but I could redeem myself by not using killing as the only solution to solve problems and I’m going to start with you,” Hawke said proudly “HA! You’re going to defeat me without killing me! How are you going to do that?” Spellfury asked in anger. “I don’t know, but it involves knocking you out cold.” “BRING IT!” Spellfury got ready for another assault, but he quickly notice Hawke was acting different. Hawke was gathering power slowly, but as it was his wings grow up from his back. His new resolve had made him more powerful and his entire body was covered in a blue aura, showing off his magic. Before Spellfury could do anything, Hawke disappeared and struck him with his fist across the face. Hawke started whaling on Spellfury at top speed and every strike that he made never missed, nor were they blocked. Spellfury was defenseless, he couldn't keep up with Hawke’s moves, and he couldn't get away from them. Spellfury then was getting so angry, he quickly gathered all of his strength, and released a wave of red energy around him. Hawke was caught off guard and was pushed back by the blast. Spellfury was still standing after the blast, saw Hawke lying on the ground, and said “IS THAT ALL YOU GOT!” “Maybe for him, but I got a trick or two up my selves.” Spellfury turned around to see who said that, but was blinded by a powder that was blown right at his face. Hawke quickly took advantage of this and charged at him. Hawke powered up his right hand, upper cut Spellfury in the face, and sent up in the air, until he wasn't seen anymore. Hawke then sat back down to cool off. The voice that spoke to Spellfury then revealed herself as Zecora. Zecora went over to Hawke and said, “Ah! You must be Hawke. I am glad to finally meet you in person. Twilight has talked about you a lot since you first came to Ponyville.” “I’m glad to meet you too. You must be Zecora then? I heard about you from Twilight as well. I would have met you sooner, but there was always something that needed my attention,” Hawke said with great relieve “It is of no concern. Will we meet that fowl creature again?” “More than likely, I survived worse than that. He’ll probably stay away from anypony for awhile. Otherwise I’ll found him again.” Hawke answerd. “I’m glad to hear that. Hope it isn't anytime soon,” replied Zecora “Right, anyway I need to found Twilight and head back to Ponyville. There’s a unicorn name Trixie messing up the place and someone has to-” Zecora interrupted him and said, “No need to threat, Twilight has already defeated Trixie. She won’t harm anypony again.” “Oh... I guess Ponyville doesn't need to be saved by me this time then,” Hawke said with more relieve “If you would like? I could invite you over to my home and share a cup of tea with me. It would give us time to know one another,” Zecora offered. “Why I would love that Zecora,” Hawke accepted. “Excellent, follow me please. We have much to discuss.” Hawke followed Zecora to her hut. He was feeling relieved after the battle with his dark side and now was ready to face the world again. Only this time he would face it, hoping for a way to save a monster rather than killing it. End of Chapter 11