//------------------------------// // Crystal Royal Past // Story: Lightning Wolf // by litestardt //------------------------------// Dear Princess Celestia, I was looking into your assignment you gave me and notice that the elite six don't exist. Also that Star Rush and Lightning Wolf were never in any of our records. It seem like they were erased from history by someone who was able to use dark magic. Your fellow princess, Twilight Sparkles Princess Celestia couldn't believe what she was reading. She was wondering how it was possible for them to erase themselves from history. Celestia wonder what Zeus was hiding from her about the elite six and why they aren't mention in the USN.Princess Celestia decided that she had to get to the bottom of this. Celestia sent a letter back to Twilight. Dear Twilight, I have read your letter and decided that I will ask Zeus myself and I'm not taking no as an answer. If Equestria and the USN are going to make a peace treaty, I want the honest truth from him. As for you and your friends I insist you show the elite six the Crystal Empire so your brother can decided if they are threat. Your friend, Celestia Celestia sent the letter to Twilight. She then decided she would inform Cadance and Shining Armor of there guest coming and to keep a watchful eye on them. After she does that she'll get the answer she wants from Zeus. At the Crystal Empire Shining was walking towards the throne room after a nice morning run with his men. Shining mind now though was lost thought about yesterday. He was wondering why Rush wanted to move to phase two so early. Shining kept on thinking about it and before he knew he was at his throne room. Shining sighed at the thought he had to lie to his wife last night and she was pretty upset at him now. Shining open the throne room and saw Cadance putting a letter down. "So who is that from my love?" Asked Shining trying to get on Cadance good side again. Cadance gave a glare to Shining "Oh it's from my aunt Celestia she wants me to send you to the moon then show Wolf, Rush and their friends plus Twilight and her friends around the crystal empire." Said Cadance "Oh ok that sounds all good" Shining thought for a moment that realized what she said "Wait What!?" "Yeah Twilight and her friends plus Wolf, Rush, and their friends are coming here today." Said Cadance "Wait let me see that letter." Shining looked at the letter while saying "Why would princess Celestia send us a letter of they are coming for a visit." "I was wondering myself but than I thought maybe she wants us to greet them." Said Cadance Shining finish the letter and said "Sadly dear I wish that was true." "What do you mean Shining?" Asked Cadance "She doesn't trust them and wants me to keep an eye on them to see if they are up to something." Said Shining while thinking to himself Princess Celestia was giving this job to the pony helping them. "So does that mean it work related?" Asked Cadance with sorrow in her eyes "Only for me but we'll just act the way we are usually." Said Shining Cadance gave a kiss to Shining on his lips. "I thought you were mad me." Said Shining "I was but I can never stay mad at the stallion I fell in love with forever." Said Cadance "I knew you were always the right choice." Said Shining Back in Ponyville Twilight got Celestia message and was glad she responded from last night messages. Twilight also realized that she wanted her to take all of them to the crystal empire today and lucky for her it was a saturday so they were free. "Spike!" Twilight called for the little dragon "Hang on Twilight I'm trying to get Lightning off the couch." Said Spike "Oh ok." Twilight called back and then she realized what he said "Wait What!?" Twilight ran down stairs to her living room only to see a sleeping wolf on her bed. Twilight was wondering how did Wolf get inside without Spike or her noticing. Twilight looked back at the wolf and just wanted to kiss him on the lips to wake him up just like he did to her. "Oh hey Twilight came to help me wake him up." Said Spike "When did you he come over last night?" Asked Twilight "Don't you remember he came over after Rainbow was done with her combat training and he wanted to know if you want some." Said Spike "Why didn't I notice him?" Asked Twilight "Since I told him you were busy and if he wanted to wait on the couch he could." Said Spike "Well was I busy?" Asked Twilight "Well yes you were doing the research and I came to get you but you fell asleep and when I went down to tell him he was asleep on the couch too." Said Spike "So he came over last night and fell asleep on the couch I can't believe him." Said Twilight "Well are you going to help me wake him up?" Asked Spike "I think we should just let him sleep." Said Twilight "But don't you have to show him the crystal empire today?" Asked Spike "Yeah I do but lets wake him up when breakfast is ready." Said Twilight Spike nodded in agreement and went into the kitchen to make breakfast. Twilight stayed in the living room with the sleeping wolf on the couch. She decided to lift his head gently and place it on her lap as she sat on the couch. Twilight started to stroke Lightning's head when she head Spike called out to her. "What do you think he'll want?" Asked Spike from the kitchen "Same thing as last time Spike." Twilight said back Twilight looked back at Wolf and notice that he was sleeping peacefully. Twilight looked closer at wolf and notice something that she couldn't believe she didn't notice. Twilight saw a scar on Wolf's nose than she looked more at him and saw some on his legs and body. Twilight wonder what as Wolf been though to gain all these scars. "Twilight it's time to wake up Wolf, breakfast is ready." Said Spike "Ok I'll wake him up." Said Twilight Twilight leaned down to kiss Wolf awake but before she could Wolf smiled. Spike heard Twilight yell from the kitchen and ran into the living room. "Twilight what's wro..... Hahaha" Spike walked in to see Twilight soaking wet. Twilight was drenched in water and Wolf was now on awake laughing on the floor perfectly dry. "How long have you been awake?" Asked Twilight "Since Spike went into the kitchen." Said Wolf with a grin Twilight was now blushing since she lifted his head on to her lap and stroke it also. "Well since everyone is now up lets go have breakfast." Said Spike "I agree but Twilight needs to dry off first." Wolf chuckled "Yeah know I do." She said as she used her magic. "Here let me help you." Said Wolf as he charged up his magic A few moments later Twilight was dry thanks to Wolf using a heat spell. They all went into the kitchen and sat at the table. They all started eating their breakfast. Twilight had a stack of pancakes, Wolf had scramble eggs, while Spike had a jewel omelet. "Hey Twilight what's that?" Wolf Asked as he pointed at the stove Twilight looked at the stove and wonder why was Wolf asking that question. She turned back to her breakfast to notice that a pancake was missing. "Hey who stole one my pancakes?" Asked Twilight "You know a princess like you shouldn't eat such a big breakfast. She needs to keep that sexy figure of hers." Said Wolf as he finish the pancake he stole Twilight blushed at Wolf's comment knowing that he meant every word. "Are you trying to hit on Twilight?" Asked Spike with anger in his tone "Why are you jealous little dragon?" Asked Wolf "No I just want to protect Twilight till the right stallion." Said Spike "Wow Spike that really amazing that you view Twilight like that." Said Wolf with a smile "What do you mean how he view me?" Asked Twilight "Oh Twilight I time I will tell you" Said Wolf "but for now what are we doing today?" "Well I'm taking you and your friends with my friends to the crystal empire." Said Twilight "Cool what do they do there sell crystals?" Asked Wolf "Not exactly." Said Twilight "At the crystal empire all the ponies are crystal coated and also everything else is made out of crystals." Said Spike "Wow that does sound really cool give me a sec." Said Wolf Twilight saw Wolf closed his eyes and his tail start to glow. After few seconds he open his eyes. "Ok everyone is excited to go now." Said Wolf "But how do they know?" Asked Twilight "I told Litestar with my magic who told everyone else." Said Wolf "Now we better get going they are heading to the train station." 20 minutes later Twilight and her gang were at the train station with the elite six waiting for the train. "So we are going to an empire that existed over 3000 years ago and the ponies there were put into a comatose state? And that makes perfect sense to you three?" Azrael asked Rush, Wolf, and Speedy after Twilight explained to them the crystal empire past. "Dude its Equestria not the Safari this kind of thing always happens." Said Rush The train was now pulling up to the station. "I heard its run by a handsome stallion." Said Speedy while Azrael looked jealous "I don't know I'll call him that but he did marry a beautiful mare." Said Twilight "Oh really, so what's their names then." Said Wolf "It's Twilight's brother and princess Cadance that rule the crystal empire." Said Applejack The elite six looked shocked. "You mean that captain." Said Azrael "Yep." Said Pinkie "Great first he doesn't invite us to the wedding then he doesn't tell us he's a prince now." Said Rush They enter the train with that said. They all enter one cart that was empty. Sev, Azrael, Speedy and Pinkie sat together. Rarity and Fluttershy sat together. Wolf and Applejack sat across from each other. Twilight, Rainbow Dash, Litestar, and Star Rush sat together. Back at the empire Shining was looking over the letter and wondering if Celestia knew it was him. Shining knew he would have to bring this up to Rush if their plan is now in play. Cadance saw her husband in deep thought and wonder why he kept looking at the letter. "Do you trust them Shining?" Asked Cadance Shining was caught off guard by his wife and said "Celestia doesn't have the right to assume me." Cadance was confused in what Shining said, since she was pretty sure Celestia didn't assume him for anything. "Sorry about I got caught off guard dear." Said Shining facing his wife. "It's ok dear." Said Cadance with a smile. "Do you remember when we first met each other Shining?" "Of course I do, you were Foal sitting for Twilight and I came home from the academy to see you." Said Shining "Yeah and what did you think at first?" Asked Cadance "That you were weird since you had wings and a horn." Shining said and Cadance was shocked "But you were still the most beautiful mare I've ever seen." Cadance was so happy to hear your husband say that she gave him a kiss on the lips. "Do you remember when we first met Rush and Wolf?" Asked Shining "I'll never forget that day since you were jealous." Said Cadance Back on the train Rainbow Dash and Wolf switched seats. Twilight couldn't believe that Wolf was sitting next to her on the train. "So any interesting stories to tell while we are on our way to the empire?" Asked Rush "How about how you and my brother met Shining and Cadance?" Asked Litestar "Yeah I would like to hear that story too." Said Twilight "I think we all like to hear it." Said Azrael from behind who was with everyone else. "Alright you guys asked for it." Said Wolf 8 years ago in Canterlot Rush was hanging out with Shining in front of the academy. "So what's up new friend?" Asked Rush "Now your calling me a friend?" Asked Shining "Yeah why not you are my friend and my royal pain and the only royal pain I like too." Said Rush "Hey your the apprentice of Firefly I would think you had more respect for the royal guard." Said Shining "Nah I hate the royal guard they tried to arrest me too many times." Said Rush "So why are you here Star?" Asked Shining "First of all call me Rush please and second I want to introduce you to one of my friends so come on get change so you can meet him." Said Rush "Alright give me ten minutes." Said Shining Somewhere else in Canterlot "Cadance why are you dragging me everywhere?" Asked Wolf "Oh come on stop complaining Lightning and I'm going to introduce you to the brother of the filly I'm foaled sit for." Said Cadance "But I promise a friend I'll meet up at the café." Said Lightning "and I want to show them my favorite sister in law." Present time Everyone gasps when they heard Wolf was Cadance younger brother. "So your telling us your a prince?" Asked Rainbow "What no just my brother was married to Cadance older sister before they both passed." Said Wolf "Wait I didn't know Cadance had an older sister." Said Fluttershy "Most people don't since she died when Cadance was 8." Said Rush "Wow so you guys know them pretty well." Said Speedy "Well if we can get back to the story." Said Wolf and everyone listen again 8 years ago "Damn man we're going to be late because of you Rush." Said Shining "Hey a beautiful mare just passed by you think I wouldn't get her name." Said Rush They made it to the café where Rush saw Wolf waiting at a table. Shining followed Rush towards a table and saw a wolf sitting at one. "Hey Rush check it out it's a wolf." Said Shining "I know that's my friend I wanted to introduce you too." Said Rush "Wait what you know that Wolf?" Asked Shining "Yeah I do know him for 2 years now." Said Rush "Wow that's pretty cool." Said Shining They finally sat down by the wolf and sat in silence since the wolf looked asleep. "Looks like he was up late again." Said Rush "Yeah your right about that Rush." Said Wolf as he lifted his head "So is this guy you wanted to introduce me to." "Yeah it is Shining Armor meet my wolf friend Lightning Wolf." Said Rush "Hello Lightning Wolf you can just call me Shining." Said Shining "Nice to meet you too and you can call me Wolf." Said Lightning "So were you waiting long?" Asked Rush "Nah but give me a sec." Said Wolf as looked at mare coming over to them. Rush saw the mare and notice she was an alicorn just like Celestia which means she's also a princess and a beautiful one at that. Cadance sat at the table and recognized Shining but didn't know who the Pegasus staring at her was. "Oh I see you already met Shining little brother." Said Cadance "Wait this is the pony you wanted me to meet?" Asked Wolf "Yes it is and now are you going to introduce me to your friend." Said Cadance "Oh yeah, Rush this is my sister Cadance, Cadance my best friend Rush." Wolf said "Wolf won't stop talking about you Rush in how your like his brother." Said Cadance "Well thank you Cadance and my mention how beautiful you are." Said Rush "Oh please your too modest." Said Cadance "And how are you Shining?" "I'm good Cadance and I bet my sister is glad to be at your aunts school as her person protégé." Said Shining "Well since now we are all together want to do something?" Asked Wolf The three replied in unison "Yes" and they all left the café to go have fun. Present time "And that's how we all met." Said Rush "Wait you called Cadance beautiful why is that?" Asked Litestar "Well that's because I did when I first met her and we did date for a while." Said Rush "What happen?" Asked Speedy "I became an alicorn." Said Rush "What?" Said the group in unison "Yep but that's a different story since we are almost there now." Said Rush At the crystal empire train station "Here they come now." Said Shining "Well today should be fun don't you agree." Said Cadance "I agree but for now let me do my job while you act like your self." Said Shining The train pulled up and stop to open the doors. Guards were set up at the station to greet royalty. The mane 6 first walked off and then the elite 6 followed behind. Shining came up to greet them. "Welcome to the crystal empire my friends." Said Shining "BBBFF you came to greet us." Said Twilight giving a hug to Shining "Yes I did and I'm glad you and your friends made it to." Said Shining "Well look who it is Mr.Prince who doesn't even invite the two that hooked up the couple." Said Rush Shining looked towards Rush and his group and started to walk towards them. Shining stop right in front Rush with a glance. "I thought I send the invitation in the mail I guess I had the wrong address." Said Shining They stared at each other for awhile before both of them before down laughing. "I see your still funny as ever Armor." Said Rush "And what about me Rush?" Asked a voice behind Shining When Rush looked to see who said that he saw Cadance and all of sudden his wings flared out. "Wow you look the same gorgeous self Cadance." Said Rush with his wings locked. "Dude put your wings away that's Shining's wife now." Said Wolf "I know but she still looks beautiful." Said Rush Finally Shining hit Rush in the stomach for having a wing boner on his wife right in front of him. "Ok thanks I needed that man." Rush said as his wings went to cover his stomach from the pain. "No problem and by the way I need to talk to privately." Said Shining "Alright lead the way then Prince." Said Rush Rush and Shining wanted off to the side leaving the group wondering expect for Wolf. "So Cadance what do you want to do?" Asked Wolf Cadance was caught off guard by the question. "I guess we can show you the castle first." Said Cadance The group started to walk towards the castle leaving Shining and Rush alone. "So what is it my friend." Said Rush "It's princess Celestia she knows some one rewrote history so you guys didn't exist." Said Shining "Does she know who yet?" Asked Rush "No not yet but if she's investigating in to it we need to throw her off the trail to succeed our plan." Said Shining "Send throw her a screw ball to get here to chase ghosts." Said Rush "Well that'll be easy since she has me looking into you guys today." Said Shining "Well she chose poorly for her but great for us." Said Rush "Alright then I'll throw her off the trail and we'll continue the plan." Said Shining "So we are in phase two now." Said voice from behind Rush and Shining looked to see who it was and saw that Lightning came back for them. "Yes Wolf we are at phase two but your mother might cause a problem." Said Shining "Well give her a list of Stallion that we hang out with growing up with and let her decide on the one who used dark magic." Said Wolf "Well then my name will be on that list." Said Shining "Yeah it would but if she chose you to do this than she already thinks it's not you." Said Rush "I see then I'll send the letter after you guys leave." Said Shining With that said the three joined up with the rest of the group and decided that the group didn't notice how long they were gone. After a few hours at the crystal empire the mane 6 and elite 6 went back to Ponyville. Shining and Cadance were now at the castle together. Dear Princess Celestia, As captain of the royal guard I looked into the two and found out there was third. Here are list of stallion that they hang out with when they were here. Firefly, Shining Armor, Big Mac, ...... From your Captain, Shining Armor Once he finished the let he sent it to the Princess and that's when Cadance walked in. "So Shining did you notice anything off about them?" Asked Cadance "Yes I did and what about you?" Asked Shining "I notice but also you were acting off too." Said Cadance "Yeah about that I just don't like it how Celestia thinks there something bad about them." Said Shining "Well what was your private talk about with Rush?" Asked Cadance "It's private my dear so I can't tell you." Said Shining as he walk towards the door "I think it's time for bed." Cadance watch her husband walk away and thought to herself that he's been acting strange since Rush and Wolf arrived here. Back at Canterlot "Zeus tell me everything about those six!" Said Celestia who was getting furious with Zeus. "Celestia my dear I can't tell you." Said Zeus "Why not?" Asked Celestia "Since what kind of person would I be if I talked about them behind their backs." Said Zeus "Zeus you will tell me or else I'll make sure at least Rush and Wolf get thrown in the dungeon." Said Celestia "Now we wouldn't want that my dear." Said Zeus "So then you're going to tell me everything." Said Celestia "How about no because if you throw my men into the dungeon your declaring war against us and also I'll tell your royal subjects the truth about you, Wolf, and I." Said Zeus Celestia froze in shock to hear Zeus say this and realized that if she didn't want a war or for citizens to throw a riot she would have to accept no as an answer. "Fine Zeus you win this round but I will figure out who they really are." Said Celestia as she started walking the room "Good Luck chasing your ghosts." Said Zeus after Celestia closed his door.