//------------------------------// // Savior Falls-Act II // Story: Where I am Needed // by Saviour From The Dark //------------------------------// Where I am Needed Chapter 16, Savior Falls-Act II The violent explosion of air singled Salvatore's arrival not too far from the Beast. What now stood before him was an army…an army of Demons…..Hundreds of thousands of vile Demons awaited his approach as the Fire Beast screeched a deafening sound to all who approached. The hordes were illuminated only by the light of the Beasts fires, illuminating the dark beings. Salvatore heard battle in the distance….It was a large Demon...Distruttore battling the hordes himself! Then over his head soared Celestia and Luna raining down mighty beams of magic energy upon the hordes. Salvatore gripped his blades tightly, Equilibrium and the Angelic blade, before relaxing. The gust of wind was the Demons only warning as soon cold blades met warm and blood, flurries of invisible blades gleamed in the hell fires light, from above where Luna soared over Salvatore's ever advancing position was a path of destruction of torn and lifeless bodies which were trampled on by the rest of the horde as they furiously charged the unstoppable force which was a blade wielding Human. The bloodshed seemed to never end as wave after wave of the Demon hordes seemed to be infinite….the Human knew that he would soon be in trouble if he could not quell their numbers permanently. In order to make a plan of attack he tore his way through to Distruttore who seemed to be doing well as his battle axe was dripping with Demon blood. Once Salvatore announced his arrival with the decapitation of a Demon which was pressing Distruttore back the Demon seemed pleasantly surprised at the Human's arrival. "We need a plan!" Salvatore announced his desire for a battle plan. "Unfortunately we do!" He roared as his axe tore straight through a Demon. "Their numbers seem to be never ending!" "Where are they coming from!?" Salvatore questioned while avoiding a jagged blade then counter attacking. "There must be a portal somewhere! Unfortunately I believe the Hell Beast will be guarding it!" Salvatore looked at the gigantic beast…..He had to stop that thing or else victory could easily fall out of their grasp. Knowing this was their only chance….'I need to use it….' "Distruttore! I have a plan!" Although the Demon was in the middle of battle his ears were finely tuned and intent on hearing the gradually unfolding works of the Humans…..Plan… Overhead were the Luna and Celestia who had been providing air support with their powerful magic, devastating beams of golden and dark blue magic swept across the battlefield. They had each donned their battle dress straight after the attack, armor designated to each Princess' signature, Luna's armor was a deep midnight blue with patterns of stars and constellations engraved across the armor however the main signature was the stark white moon which was in fact a well cut diamond which was placed on a crown atop of her helmet. Luna's mane flew with the wind as she soared at high speeds with ease. Celestia's battle dress was of a pure gold which shinned like the sun despite the darkness consuming her world. Orbs of blue, yellow, red and orange lined the sides of her armor signifying different types of suns which could be found throughout the universe. Her mane was the same as Luna's, flowing freely through the wind, as she defied the skies and bested even the most formidable winged creatures with her sharp aerial maneuvers. They were determined to save their home….Not just their home…..Their friends as well…..Not even just that! Ever living thing in Equestria would be saved as long as they drew breath. Suddenly a blazing inferno passed over Luna's head as she vanquished another row of Demons. Her attention was directed towards the Fire Beast now who clearly had taken notice of their assault upon its underlings, it was not best pleased. Flames once again flew from the Beast's mouth in a giant column of hell fire which licked the surface of Celestia's armor….fortunately she out maneuvered the hell fire which continued traveling into the distance until it struck a far off mountain…..The result was a crimson explosion which illuminated the darkness in a demonic glow, serving only to make the scene of the battle more in the favor of the Demon hordes. Celestia, after watching the attack upon her sister with a pounding heart, took a moment to observe the ground situation…..What she saw left her struck between awe and fear….In the center of a hundred corpses….Seemingly bathed in blood…..The blood which created a pool upon the ground, leaving no trace of land. She watched as the glow around his body expanded and flowing strands of energy rose from his figure, they were smooth and friendly yet the power she felt threatened to destroy what Salvatore deemed an enemy. Crimson droplets began floating around him as nature began reacting oddly to his power which defied not just nature…..but the universe….Then she felt it, a surge through her body, this feeling triggered when a tornado of Demon blood blasted upward from Salvatore's body and concealed him within its twisted walls of wind and blood. Corpses of Demons and chunks of earth began floating as a sky-blue light joined the tornado creating a truly unique sight. Luna too watched and so did Distruttore as conflict had been halted at this sight…..Even the Fire Beasts stopped to observe what was transpiring. The seemingly floating corpses began dissolving into blood which soon joined the twisted tornado, which deafened all who came near, as the last corpse dissolved into one of life's vital essence a shockwave cracked and shook the earth while the tornado simply halted dead in it's tracks…..Just as every observer expected the blood to simply fall….It instead began spinning once again…..Yet this time it ended in a singular point….The open and gaping mouth of Salvatore…Within seconds the gallons of blood had been consumed and not even a spot of it remained on Salvatore or the land around him…He had not opened his eyes yet… However the moment he does…All who obstruct his path shall face…..Complete….Total…Utter…..Obliteration… A thin cloud of dust clouded his figure which stood tall with power emanating from his being, represented by the aura of energy which danced freely like a flame. Luna swooped low and hovered above Salvatore. "W-What was that!?" Slowly his eyes opened…..They held a deep emotion….Something which would not be restrained down nor halted in its single purpose. Celestia landed near Salvatore and felt a power surge through her body whilst a tingling sensation graced her exterior. The same sensation took over Luna and Distruttore as they too came to stand by the Human. This sensation…This power which they felt…..Salvatore was now in a whole new league now an emotion resonated from him which could be understood as his silent desire to preserve Equestria, the world he had come to love and cherish. "I am going to kill that thing". A deep and sharp voice alerted their ears and drew their eyes to him. "There is a portal which the thing is guarding…..I kill it then we can close the portal somehow". They had not yet met this side of him…Nevertheless they trusted him to the bitter end and none held a single doubt. A heavy hand placed itself on Salvatore's shoulder, it's claws minding the flesh. "You know…..I hope we both survive this". "Why is that?" Was the Human's reply as he look at the crimson Demon moving beside him. "I want to fight you with no restriction and no holding back". A wide grin, accompanied by razor sharp teeth, was expressing his eagerness to fight Salvatore. "Also…..I want to show you a better side to my kind….The Demons who oppose actions such as this". Smiles now resided on both of their faces in fact it seemed contagious as both Princesses were smiling. "Let's show them all just what we can do". Salvatore said sharply once again. "Not just for today! For the endless possibilities held within each and every tomorrow!" Luna cried her words with such emotion…..It inspired something in Salvatore. "Then we will fight for the tomorrow of everyone!" Another cry was heard from behind them. All four heads turned, one Human the other a Demon along with two Alicorn mares, and saw six mares galloping at full speed towards them. "Twilight!" Salvatore shouted in awe and joy as he saw his friend galloping as fast as she could to join her friend at his side. "We aren't letting you fight this one alone! You are our best friend!" Rainbow Dash shouted from the skies as she soared overhead, leaving a rainbow streak in her wake. "Can't expect us to let you go through everything alone sugarcube" Applejack used her well known catchphrase. "Of course dear you are our dear friend…..We could never think of letting you face anything alone". Rarity joined her friends heartwarming reunion with Salvatore. "N-No m-matter how s-s-scary they are I w-will do my best t-to help". Fluttershy said a new confidence despite her stuttering. Salvatore returned his attention in front of him whilst his friends gathered around him however when he did look forward he was shocked as a big puffy ball of candy floss tickled his nose. Pinkie Pie was looking up at him with a frown on her features…"You….You are getting…..THE BIGGEST WELCOME BACK PARTY EVER AFTER THIS!" He could only smile to himself as the care of his friends warmed his heart and expectedly Pinkie Pie disappeared to join the other mares. Twilight moved to the front where Salvatore stood to give him some good news. "Its good to see you again Twilight". "You too Salvatore…Remember Chrysalis?" Twilights question drew his attention. "Yes what of her? Did she tell you about my promise?" He wondered what she had to tell him. He wouldn't be surprised if Chrysalis thought he had left them without a second thought with no intention of helping. "She will be here soon with her forces to provide more support and…..She is a very nice pony….I am glad we could help the Changelings...I am glad it was you who is creating these bonds". He guessed that his promise did become reality and the last thing she said…..He was creating bonds….it sounded good. "Chrysalis is indeed a pony with a pure heart" Celestia smiled as she said those words. "I too am happy new bonds could be tied between us". They all looked forward to face the titanic Hell Beast which towered over the land as it rallied its new forces to compensate for the loss of Demons which were absorbed by the Human who had its attention…..More so than what would be deemed safe. "Now…." The word slid from the Human's tongue. He spun each sword twice to prepare his wrists for the many foes he would cut down. "Let's show them our desire for our endless tomorrows!" His blades pierced the sky while his roar ignited the souls of those around him even further. They could all feel the light radiating from within one another, the light of tomorrow. As they looked onward at the titanic creature which now seemed to be….heaving? No it was laughing! Mocking them and everything they believed in! The heaving only began to get louder and the laughing more and more apparent….. An emerald bolt of lightning struck the Beast's face with a clap of thunder. Salvatore and his small band looked to the left of the desecrated plain upon which the battle was taking place where the rim of the Everfree forest was stood a tall and proud leader with her army standing behind her willing to die if need be for the sake of not just their tomorrows but each others tomorrows. "Chrysalis!" Called Salvatore to the Queen of the Changelings sent a smile over to the one she admired. The Beast could not believe that such insignificant insects had dared to strike it in such a way. It turned it's gaze back towards the Human who had wavy locks which had strayed into his face. Salvatore took a step forward and threw his sword in the air to push his hair backwards only to end up easily swiping it from the air without a spot of trouble. A smirk now graced his features with his eyes still holding the sharp and serious mentality which would send chills down any adversaries spine. "We can do this…..We…..All of us can send this thing back to where it came along with payback for even setting foot here intending to hurt anyone in this world. I don't care what it takes out of me or what they can do to my body I will fight for each and every one of you because all of you!" Sparkling droplets could be seen escaping his eyes. "I love this world! I won't let anything hurt any of you as long as this heart beats in my chest I will never give in to the likes of this thing!" The Mane Six had tears falling from their eyes and even the Princess's felt tears rolling down their cheeks yet the Demon Distruttore could only smile as the emotion of happiness touched his soul. "For tomorrow!" "Tomorrow!" Followed to shouts of his small band of mares and a Demon whilst the same shout could be heard in greater quantity from the Changeling army, this chant echoed across the land and could be heard by the Demons. Luna and Celestia immediately took to the skies as Salvatore and Distruttore charged along with the Mane Six who could not imagine themselves being anywhere but with their best friend. The hellfire raining from the sky gleamed along Salvatore's blades as he now charged the Demon hordes head on…With all his friends he would not fall…..He would not allow himself to fall…For if he did they would all perish in the fires of Hell….