//------------------------------// // Chapter VII Back to the everfree! // Story: Sir Alonne // by Lady Maria //------------------------------// I walked through the streets down to the train station. I looked at the train cringing like a bitch at the bright colors on it. With no royal guards with the balls to pursue me I walked over to buy a train ticket to a town called Ponyville. I walked towards the booth that had a trembling made in it. I looked at the prices and decided to relax in the first class car. "One ticket to Ponyville please." I said as I placed 3 golden coins on the counter. She quickly nodded and gave me a first class ticket. I walked towards the train and entered the thing. As I sat down in my seat I reached for my bottomless box. I dug through it for about 3 seconds before finding my sack of bits. I pulled it out scaring the shit out of the ponies next to me. I started to dig through it and pulled out a hand full of bits. I took these bits and put them in a small pouch hanging on to my belt. I then put the sack away and rested as the train started to move. As the train moved down the tracks to Ponyville everyone in the car stared at me. I stared back and as soon as I did they quickly looked away. I sighed as I looked down at the floor and let my thoughts flow through my mind. I questioned myself how I ended up in this mess and how the hell I could get out. For several hours I sat in the train car sharpening my bewitched blade. Eventually I got tired of the ponies starring at me so I picked up my sword and sliced one of the bars that held up the storage boxes in half. All the ponies in the room panic and screamed as they ran out of the car leaving me to die with laughter. After laughing for a few minutes I regained my composure and looked out the window. The town known as Ponyville was minutes away. I put my items in my bottomless box and sheathed my sword. The train came to a stop as everyone started to get off. I walked out of the train to see one of the ponies that trapped me in front of me. The orange farm pony's eyes were wider then dinner plates as she then scowled at me. "How the hay did you escape the Canterlot dungeons?!" She growled as I smiled behind my helmet. "You clearly underestimate me small pony." I said as her glare deepened. "Now before you try and trap me please tell me your name." I said as she then spat out her name "Mah name is Apple Jack whats yours you monster." Apple Jack said as I smiled and, took mental notes on her appearance and what I remember she was capable of. "My name is Sir Alonne and, you shall address me as such." I said as I put my hand on my swords handle. We were about to brawl but before we could I heard 5 other voices that yelled "Apple Jack!" I turned my head and saw the five other ponies that trapped me. I didn't wait for them to arrive I took off speeding down the streets towards the large forest. I heard what sounded like wind whistling before I was tackled by a cyan pegasus. As we crashed into a tree in the forest I quickly did a somersault and punched her in the jaw. As she fell onto her back I used my marshal arts skills I've learned when I was younger. She stood up dazed but then shook out of it. I unsheathed my sword and, held it up to her neck. "Game over bitch!" I said as she started to quiver not being able to move. I turned my sword around and used the butt of it to knock her out. I then sprinted and, traveled deep into the forest. I ran for about 10 minutes taking twists and turns. I eventually came to a abandoned castle and took shelter there then made it my temporary home. As set up camp in the throne room I looked at a broken balcony. I saw one golden throne and one dark blue sapphire throne. I walked up to the two thrones and examined them. The golden one was in ruin but the blue one was in near perfect condition. I decided to move the dark throne to the middle of the room. I set the golden throne behind the dark blue one so it would support it if it fell backwards. I then looked around the room and saw multiple holes. I decided to fix this up and make sure I wont be assassinated in my sleep. 10 or so hours later I fell to my knees in exhaustion as I smiled at the work I had done. I fixed up all the walls and roofs of the boarding rooms with stone and wood I found laying around. I carved out enough pikes to surround the fort/castle. I barricaded the entrance to my room and only left one exit that I created and no one but me will know about. I then walked over to the makeshift bed I made laid on it and fell asleep... Dream/memory I rushed to my lords personal quarters as he had commanded me. As I entered the two large Iron doors I saw the Iron King facing a window as he said, "Sir Alonne my friend I am so glad you could make it!" The Iron King said in a unusually happy voice. "You know I never thanked you Alonne for helping me put this great kingdom together. Without you I would be a man sitting on a crappy makeshift throne with a castle that was made of wood!" The Iron King chuckled as he turned around. "Well of course my king that is what friends do right?" I asked through clenched teeth as his arrogance was getting to me. "Yes friends..." The Iron King said in a deep unsure voice. "Is that all my lord?" I asked trying to calm down. "Yes Alonne." The Iron King said as I walked out to gather my most loyal knights. I have had enough of his arrogantness! As I gathered up all the things I needed I waited til nightfall so I could move out unseen. A few hours later I was ushering my handful of soldiers out the iron keep as we took what we needed to survive. As we fled the Iron keep while the king was sleeping I explained to my men that about 20 miles away I helped build another castle but all that remained was a tower and, that we would take refuge there until farther notice. As we traveled across hellish plains of fire we finally reached Brume tower. As I told my guards to get some rest and wake up early to guard my chambers and keep an eye out for someone who followed us. I then went to a rectangular room that was suppose to be a throne room and, rested. Days later... I was stirred from my slumber by the clashing of metal and, the yells of my soldiers and one voice I had expected to hear when I left the Iron keep. As the roar of one of my knights sounded everything went quiet. All I could hear was heavy breathing and footsteps slowly approaching me. My life flashed before my eyes as I saw my childhood memories from birth to age 18 I saw my parent's tragic death as they were burned alive and mauled by hallows. I then saw my memory of receiving my cursed sword from the ashes of my house. I then saw my father's armor which I put on and swore I would wear it with honor. Then my other accomplishments flashed before me up to my last argument with my king before the door to my room exploded in a mass of fire. I stood up knowing that this was my time to pass. As I bowed to him I charged my own friend and king as we fought violently. I never laid a single hit on him That scared me. The Iron King was oblivious and a fool but this side of him was like a raging demon from the depths of hell... My thoughts were cut short as he laid a blow on me that broke most of my bones and destroyed my organs. I was deturmened to keep my promace. I will die with honor! As my friend the Iron king was about to hit me I jammed my blade right through my stomach as I fell to my knees and everything faded to black... I then woke up with a start and sighed as my last memories before I died faded away. I huffed as I took my helmet off and let my long black hair fall I went over to a nearby water source and some ancient soap and, started to wash my hair. Meanwhile elsewhere.... 4 queens and one four armed angel in a white cloak stood in the blackness. There was a meeting of sorts that was going on. "Are you sure this will work?" The tallest one asked the angel. "Yes I am sure now do what needs to be done my daughters. I have had enough of this kingdom and, its first flame we need to move on." The angel said as it pointed to the 4 queens then spoke again, "Go and find the samurai warrior named Sir Alonne I will teleport you to the country he is in it is called Equestria." The angel said as he pointed to a portal of darkness. "Yes father we shall do as you say" They both said as the three other queens walked into the darkness. The angel turned to the smallest of the sisters and crossed his arms. "Alesana It is time to do your work. Get up we need you." The Winged angel said as Alesana whimpered. She then got up and walked through the portal as I closed and left the faceless four armed angel alone. "Soon I shall be whole again and the abyss will spread. Darkness shall put the sun's light out and this world will be ours to thrive in!" The angel said as he broke into mad laughter and all across Drangleic that sent shivers down a certain chosen undead/monarch's spine. "The dark is spreading... I shan't allow this to happen to another world!" A dark figure with a crown said as he got up from his stone throne and exited the Kiln of the first flame...