Princess Celestia gazed out of the kitchen window. She knew her next phase of the plan was being rushed. After all, she wanted to give them at least two days to help them train, but news from the mayor of Ponyville changed everything.
I've forgotten how fast you work, Blade. Celestia thought her herself sadly.
"Y-your highness, lunch is ready." a silver unicorn piped up.
"You may take it out to them." Celestia replied flatly.
"Are you going to be eating with them?"
"No, I'm not hungry and if my sister asks where I am, tell her that I'm in my studies doing some paper work." Celestia answered. It killed her having to lie to her sister, but what she was about to do wasn't safe. And having her dear sister in the mix wasn't going to help.
Once she heard the servant leave, the alicorn turned her back to the window and trotted from the kitchen and to the library.
The library consisted of three sections, the spell wing which had every kind of book on magic; the history wing which had books and scrolls on Equestria's history; and the Star Swirled wing which had spells Star Swirled himself wrote. However, unknown to everypony but Celestia, there was another hidden wing which Shadow Blade built when her was king. The shadow wing.
Princess Celestia trotted to the arch that led to the magic wing. Then, with her horn a glow, casted a simple light spell on an almost hidden dent. Suddenly, a dark glow enveloped the princess.
The shadow wing had only a few shelves to house books bind with blood red string. Corners were filled with cobwebs, dust, and twisted iron that once was used to hold candles. A statue of Blade, of once polished blue crystal the gold, was now faded and sitting in the middle of the room covered in dust.
As Celestia walked slowly down the isles, thoughts of her finding this place crept into her mind. She was just a filly back then and was trying to find a quiet spot to read. She was about to enter the magic wing when she saw the strange bump. It took many trials and errors, but soon she was finally able to find this place.
"Where are you?" Celestia whispered.
Suddenly, she finally found what she's been looking for. Using her magic, she levitated it towards her.
The book had a simple black cover with the words Shadow Magic written in gold. However, Celestia knew that it was unicorn blood. She turned a couple of yellow pages until she came to a page with a picture of an ancient royal guard helmet and some text.
"I hope this works." She whispered once again. Then, she tucked the book firmly beneath her left wing and teleported away.
Luna shifted her gaze from Gust to the palace door every few seconds. It took some time, and a lot of patience, but soon everypony were able to master some of their power. Now, Luna wanted desperately to show her sister, but knew she had to stay incase Rain Top accidently set Redwood of fire...again.
Oh where are you Celestia? Luna thought. She knew that the servant told her that Celestia was doing work, however the young sister knew that was a lie. After all, Celestia used that same excuse when she was younger and wanted to play pin the tail on the older sister.
Suddenly, a giant gust of wind blew a large bolder her way. Quickly the alicorn jumped out of its way. When she looked up, her face partly drained of color.
"Gust, stop that this instant!" She shouted, using her best Canterlot royal voice at the forming tornado.
Princess Celestia now gazed at an army of at least two hundred skeletons in eroded armor. Masks of what they use to be. The book was now once again tucked under her wing.
"You have all been called once again to fight one more battle." Celestia informed.
She hated what she was doing. However, she knew that the elemental warriors didn't stand a chance against Shadow and his growing army. Of course she and her sister could battle his army by themselves, but if the warriors needed help or if one of them were wounded, they'd already be too drained of magic to help. So, an undead army was her only choice. One that wouldn't fall victim to Shadow's hypnotic gaze.
The skeletons raised their bent, broken swords up high. The only sign that they were even listening to her.
Suddenly, as Princess Celestia was sweeping her gaze over the army once more, something from the corner of her eye caught her attention. That, and the giant oak tree that fell inches short from her.
"Solders, stay here!" Celestia shouted before flapping her wings and taking off towards the giant tornado.
It was quite easy to take over Ponyville and put all of its residence under his control. Now how Prince Shadow Blade sat atop a quite pathetic throne made from white crystal. In the room with him was Spike and Princess Shooting Star, who were standing by the doors.
The earth pony closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Taking over Ponyville sapped a lot of his strength, but it was worth it. Only one was able to escape but he didn't care. After all, by tomorrow he'd already march his pegasi troops to take over Cloudsdale. Though, since he was an earth pony he'd just have Shooting Star lead the army. After all, he needed his strength to retake his throne. Well, that and he needed to study up on Equestria's change in technology. Those things that make music louder still baffle Blade. Even scare him, but only slightly.
"Soon Celestia." the silver stallion grinned.