Part III: A Disturbance in the Force
Princess Celestia gazed out the window in the Canterlot Castle, looking at the clouds glooming above Canterlot. Something didn’t seem right.
“My sister. What concerns you?” Princess Luna questioned.
“Something doesn’t feel right, my sister. I sense a dangerous foe of mine has returned. I can’t quite put my hoof on it, but I sense we are in danger.” Princess Celestia responded.
“A foe of yours? What shall you want us to do?”
“Uhm.. I.. don’t quite kn-“ Suddenly, something was trying to get into the mind of Princess Celestia. “Ah!” Princess Celestia bellowed.
“Princess Celestia, what’s happening!” cried Luna.
An evil force tried to get into the mind of the princess, trying to send out a threat to her and her subjects in Equestria.
I have returned, my princess. Stronger than ever..
“Who is speaking to me?!” Celestia demanded.
You should know. You did banish us from Equestria long ago..
Suddenly, Princess Celestria knew who was trying to talk to her. “You. What do you want?!”
Revenge.. I want the Elements of Harmony.. Nothing will stop me from achieving my goal..
Princess Celestia grunted and tried to fight it. “YOU won’t get away with this. I WILL.. stop you!” The evil force in her mind then vanished, leaving Princess Celestia extremely worried for her subjects around Equestria.
“Sister! Who was speaking to you?” Princess Luna pleaded.
“She has returned. They have returned..” Princess Celestia quietly murmured.
“WHO?” Princess Luna desperately asked.
“Empress Adrestia. Leader of the Metusonians. Quickly, my sister. Call in Shining Armor and Cadance. I need them to get some pony who is a good friend of our ponies in Ponyville. I fear Princess Twilight and her friends are in danger. This pony can possibly save us..” Celestria requested.
Princess Luna nodded under her request and galloped away to get Shining Armor and Cadance.
Princess Celestria gazed out the window, looking at the clouds glooming above Canterlot once again. “We will stop you, Empress Adrestia. No matter how much it takes.”
The front doors opened, and Shining Armor, Cadance, and Princess Luna entered.
“Princess, who are these so- called Metusonians?” Shining Armor asked.
“The Metusonians. They were a fierce bunch whose power derives from the fear of other ponies. Centuries ago, I banished them and their empress from Equestria because I saw them as a threat to take over this land. Their magic isn't like ours. It's mysterious. Not even I can understand how it works, but I know it's dangerous. This isn't good. Now, they have returned and now they want revenge.” Princess Celestia replied.
“Who do you want us to retrieve for you?” Cadance asked.
Princess Celestia gave the Crystal Princess a letter. “Here. Here’s a picture of this pony and the location of where this pony is staying. I need you two to retrieve this pony before the Metusonians arri-“
Outside, lightning storms began to erupt. The sky that was once clear then changed to dark. A maniacal laugh then bellowed at the distance.
Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide. You shall fear us. Mwahahaha..
“Hurry Shining Armor and Cadance. You must go at once! They have arrived!” Celestia ordered.
Using her magic, Princess Cadance teleported her and Shining Armor out of the castle and went on their mission.
Knowing she is running out of time, Princess Celestia tried to write a letter to warn Twilight and her friends of the Metusonians.
Suddenly, the front door opened. And a dark figure approached.