Discord Wars Episode I: A Hidden Threat

by Violet Runner


Chapter 5

A medium sized sailing ship launched away from the docks at the lower part of Hart City along the river and swiftly made it's way down the river as it's sails caught the wind, leaving the Deer settlement behind.

"How long do you think it will take for us to reach the capital?" Clover asked, helping her master with the rigging.

"Well if the wind and current keep up we should reach it by midday." Star Swirl answered, using his magic to steer the ship out of the way of some rocks.


The griffin Viceroy and his assistant where in the bridge of the command airship standing before a hologram of the Siren.

"The invasion is on schedule." The Viceroy reported bowing slightly.

"I have the Senate bogged down in procedures. They will have no choice but to accept your control of the kingdom." The Siren informed them.

"The King has great faith the Equestrian Senate will side with him." The brown and white griffin said nervously.

"King Emissarius is young and naive. You will find controlling him will not be difficult." The hooded figure said reassuringly.

"Yes, of course." He said as the hologram faded away.

"You didn't tell her about the missing Crystal Knights?" The black griffin questioned as they began walking out of the bridge.

"No need to report that to her, until we have something to report." The griffin Viceroy said with a smirk, knowing that they would be in trouble if the siren knew about it.


"Now which way?" Clover asked as they slowly began to approach a fork in the river.

"That's up to you." Star Swirl said moving away from the steering wheel. "Now is the perfect time for some training. Trust in your abilities and the flow of harmony in the universe and let it guide you to the right decision."

"Right." Clover said looking around. She then sat down and took a deep breath before igniting her horn. "Left." She said opening her eyes after a minute. "We need to go left."

"Very good." Star Swirl said turning the ship in that direction, already knowing that was the way they had to go.


Meanwhile the droid army moved down the main road leading to, Cavallo, the capital of Neighboo. As the King watched helplessly from a window in his palace, the army entered his city and a transport carrying the Viceroy and his assistant landed in the main plaza.

"Viceroy, we have captured the king." A griffin shaped battle droid said walking over to them as the exited the transport.

"Ah, victory!" The griffin Viceroy said happily as he began walking towards the palace.


There was only one word to describe the city as the two Crystal Knights sailed into it. Paradise. The many homes and building along the river had an array of window gardens which held different types of vibrant flowers. Many tropical birds flew by as a warm breeze filled their sails. The beautiful blue water shimmered as the sailing ship moved over to one of the docks along the river.

"This is lovely." Clover noted, looking around at the scenery while Star Swirl stood up and looked see if the coast was clear.


King Emissarius as well as his advisers, Captain Strong Sword and four guards were surrounded by ten droids as they were lead down stairs to the main floor of the palace along with the griffin Viceroy.

"How will you explain this invasion to the Equestrian Senate?" One of the kings advisers asked.

"The King and I will sign a treaty that will legitimize our occupation here. I have assurances it will be ratified by the Senate.

"I will not co-operate." Emissarius said in a monotone voice not even looking at the Viceroy.

"Now, now, your Highness. In time, the suffering of your people will persuade you to see our point of view." The griffin said as they reached the bottom of the stairs. "Commander?"

"Yes, sir!" A command droid said stepping forward.

"Process them." The Viceroy commanded before waking away.

"Captain, take them to Camp Four." The command droid said turning to a lower ranking droid.

"Roger, roger." The other droid said as it began to lead the the ponies out of the palace.


Star Swirl and Clover watch from a balcony as the group of droids leading the king and co. turn into a side street. Seeing there chance, the two unicorns drop down from the balcony, activating their crystal sabres and began cutting down the battle droids. Hear the commotion more droids moved forward but were also cut down by the Knights' crystal blades. A few of them started to run but were slammed into a wall by Clover.

"We should leave the streets, your highness." Star Swirls said deactivating his blade, leading Emissarius and his advisers walked into an alleyway.

"Get their weapons." Strong Sword said to the guards, picking up on of the droids crystal weapons before following his king.

"We're the Ambassadors, for princess Celestia." Star Swirl explained once they were out of view of the street.

"Your negotiations seem to have failed, Ambassador." The kings eldest adviser stated.

"The negotiations never took place." The old unicorn explained. "It's urgent that we make contact with the Crystal Empire.

"They've knocked out all our communications." Captain Strong Sword explained, stepping forward.

"Do you have transports?" Star Swirl asked after a moment.

"In the main hanger. This way." The captain of the guard said leading the way, as the alarms sounded.