The Badlands
Death laid out the ritual in the middle of the desert to bring back the mane 6's fallen friend Cadence. The ritual was simply the dragon's heart, with the flower of life sticking out of it, and drenched in Discord's blood with candles around it. I can't believe I am doing this, thought Death. He turned to fix a gaze on the ponies who had a look of determination on their faces, even the pink one.
"Alright little ones it's done." said Death getting the attention of Twilight and her friends.
"Umm...Death."
"Yes"
"After we bring back Cadence, she might be kind of angry." Death could only cross his arms and tilt his head in confusion.
"And why would you say that."
"Cause ya' did go on an' decapitate her, so I think what Twi' here is tryin' to say is that leave the talking to us and let us try to explain everything that has happened." replied Applejack as Death just goaned.
"Death there's no need to get an attiude it is for the best, darling." said Rarity flicking a lock of her mane.
"Yeah Deathy!! It's going to be super duper fun when Cadence gets back, I even made this cake while we were here! OOOH maybe you two can become the bestest of friends!" said Pinkie landing on Death sholuder like a bird and pulling out a cake that said 'Happy your not dead!'.
"Where did you even-?"
"It's best not to question it Death. Pinkie is just.....Pinkie." said Rainbow hovering next to Death.
"Fine if everyone is done chit-chating Iwould like to get this over with." Death said as the ponies nodded and gathered around the ritual. death rose his hands as they started to glow a turqouise green smoke and shoot on the ritual. Twilight and her friends was blinded by the bright light. Death thenput his hand down as the ponies turned to see a small green orb from his chest float to the middle of the circle and take form of an alicorn. When the transformation was complete, therelaid on the ground Princess Cadence The six ponies ran up to her, ignoring Death as he was trying to tell them to stop, trying to wake her up but there was no answer as her body just fell limp.
"Death! Something is wrong! She's not waking up!" said Twilight with concern.
"Maybe because we didn't finish the ritual yet." said Death with sarcasm in his voice as he walked over to Cadence and knelt down and put a clawed glove on her face, making Twilight and the others flush with embarrassment.
"Oh sorry please-what are doing!" saidd Twilight as she saw Death kissing Cadence, making her and the others blush even harder. Death stood back up and readjusted his mask and gave a light chuckle.
"Just watch." The ponies then turned to Cadence to see her chest moving up and down, they were so shocked they were glued to their places. Cadence then started to shift, until she got up and started coughing with a weird taste in her mouth. She turned and saw the six ponies in front of her as she got tackled in a bear hug by the six. their tears stained her pink coat as she nuzzled them back.
"It's good to see you guys again." said Cadence with tears in her eyes.
"Just don' leave us again, ok?" said Twilight.
"That's a promise I'm willing to ke-YOU!" yelled Cadence as she broke the embrace and glared daggers at Death. Death was taken by surprise as he was blasted by a pink beam and was flailing across the ground like a rag doll. "So much for the Princess of Love." said Death as he got up and took out his sythes until Twilight teleported in between the two.
"Please stop! No more fighting, please!" pleaded Twilight. death then sighed and sheathed his sythes as Cadence dimmed her horn with a confused expression.
"Twilight why are you defending this creature after what he did to me?" asked Cadence still glaring at Death.
"Princess, with no disrespect, Death was the one that saved you." squeaked Fluttershy as she got a shocked expression from Cadence.
"He did?"
"um...yes"
"How?"
"We got all these things and brought you back and Death um..." Fluttershy then started to blush as Death gave a light chuckle.
"And what's so funny?" said Cadence now turning her gaze to Death.
"Lets just say 'The Kiss of Death brings life'" said Death making Cadence blush as well realizing what that horrible taste in her mouth was. The ponies were shock to actually see Death laugh.
"Well thank you for that, Death was it?" spat out Cadence, "But if you don't mind filling me in on the details while I was gone."
"Don't worry Cadence we'll explain everything that happened." said Rainbow Dash
"You might want to sit down as well, it is quiet the tale." said Rarity motioning her to sit down. Cadence then looked at Death with an apologetic look.
"I am sorry for my rudeness Death." apologized Cadence as Death just shrugged.
"It is fine Princess, I deserve it for sending you to the underworld." said Death taking a seat next to Cadence.
"Death before they start to explain what happend while I was...gone, what are you like and what is your story?"
"Well........"
Cadence put a hoof onn Death's shoulder and looked in to his eyes. Theywere filled with hate, suffering, and saddness no love or happiness anywhere.
"I am sorry Death for your brother and the race so called 'humans' I wish there was some thing I could do."
"There is no need War is my responsibility and I will do what ever it takes to prove his inoccence." Twilight then walked up to the two and got their attention.
"Cadence," she said in a soft voice. "If you don't mind we will like to explain what has happend while you were gone."
"O-of course," Cadence said, "Fill me in."
"WHAT!!!" screamed Tirek due to a demon telling him that the Princess Cadence has been revived.
"Master I suggest you calm down it is not good for your healt." said Crowfather
"Don't talk to me about calming down my father will be here any minute and not only are those six brats alive, but three alicorns, and Death!" Lillith then walked in to the conversation.
"Hold on master did you say father?"
"Yes I did Lillith and he i-"
"I AM WHAT?."
Tirek then turned around to see a broad winged figure standing by the entrance of the cave. "F-F-Father" said Tirek bowing to his knees.
"That voice." said Crowfather as Lillith began to back away in fear.
"No it can't be there is no way HE is your father!" screamed Lillith as she bowed as the figure loomed over her.
"AREN'T NY SERVENTS SUPPOSED TO BOW BEFORE ME."
Lillith and Crowfather dropped to their knees as well, "Yes, Samael."
"CROWFATHER STAND."
Crowfather stood up trembling in his spirit form as he looked at the devil himself. "Yes surpreme overlord?" he said as he did some kind of courtsey.
"SAVE YOUR COMPLIMENTS i HAVE A GIFT FOR YOU."
"Y-y-y-you do?"
"YES IT IS LIFE, A BODY YOU CAN CONTROL AGAIN, BUT IF YOU DIE IN THIS BODY YOU WILL STAY DEAD. IS THAT CLEAR?"
"Yes Lord Samael." said Crowfather as he is lifted in the air by the Demon Overlords magic and is being transformed in to the form of a mysterious black creature.with a slender like form, long claws for fingers, six green eyes like a spider on a dark,black face, insect like wings, and a glowing crystal in his chest:
Crow father looked at his new form in amazement as he tested out his new powers and combat skills, he then turned to Samael and bowed. "Thank you, my lord for bestowing me the powers of The Watcher." thanked Crowfather.
"JUST DON'T WASTE MY GIFT FOOL! NOW ON TO BUISSNESS, WHAT IS THE PROBLEM YOU KEEP BABBLING ON MY SON." said Samael and motioning the three to rise.
"Death is here, and has found aid from the two sisters, and also the elements." said Tirek as Samael just began to laugh,"Is some thing wrong father."
"HAHAHA YOU THINK THOSE WEAKLINGS CAN DEFEAT ME?"
"Of course not Lord Samael we would never think that." cut in Lillith, "It's just that these ponies think that thier all high and mighty."
"THEN PERHAPS WE SHOULD TEACH THEM WHO REALLY IS IN CHARGE, PERHAPS AT THAT LITTLE PARTY THEY HAVE ONCE A YEAR."
"The Gala.." said Tirek.
"So Overlord what's the plan?" cut in Lillith
"So alll that happened in just a few days?" said Cadence surprisingly as the mane 6 nodded, "Well it seems I have quiet the story to tell at the Gala next week won't I?" Rarity ears shot after hearing the news.
"Wait! The Gala! It's next week!" screamed Rarity.
"Yes weren't you six invited?" said Cadence giving them a confusing look.
"Yeah, it's just that we lost track of time we didn't know it was next week." said Twilight as Death was curious of what they were all yalking about and walked over to the group. "What is this Gala?" said Death as Pinkie appeared in his line of sight.
"You don't know what the Gala is?! It's like the most super-duper-most-funnest-spectacular party of the year! All the important ponies will be there! OOOh which reminds me I need to make a welcome to ponyvile/thanks for saving Cadence party for you!"
"Hmm, I'm not really in to parties." said Death as Rainbow flew next to him.
"C'mon Death don't be a party pooper! You should realy go! Please!" said rainbow as Death watched the seven of the ponies give him to what the humans called 'the puppy dog eyes' .
"Ugh fine! I'll go to this stupid party." surrendered Death the seven ponies smiled, until Applejack started to frown.
"That's really nice an' all about goin' to the Gala but how in the hay are we goin' to get there? Cadence and Twi' are still recoverin'.'" said Applejack.
"Leave that to me." said Death as he smirked under his mask and made a whistle call. A green portal then appeared in the ground as a ghost white stallion appearedfrom it with a firey green mane and tail. It's stucture was zombie like as it was pulling a purple herse with skulls on the sides, spikes on the top and wheels.
"Allow me to introduce you ponies to one of my companions Despair." said Death hopping on the stallions back. The ponies just looked in fear at the heres in front of them.
"Um...Mr.Death do we have to be in the scary carriage." said Fluttershy shakng like no tomorrow.
"I am going to have to agree with Fluttershy, darling. This...'transportation'....is not lady like." said Rarity as Death put his hand on his forehead.
"It's not supposed to be lady-like." said Death.
"I'm afraid Death is right this is the only way to get back home and get to the Gala on time." said Twilight as the rest nodded and stepped inside the herse-like carriage.'ugh it stinks in here!' Death heard Rarity scream from inside.
"You might want to hang on to something." Death chuckled as he kicked the back of Despair motioning him to gallop at full speed. Death could hear the seven ponies in the carriage scream for dear life, which made him chuckle.
"Maybe these ponies aren't so bad after all."