The two Alicorns and their children lived in much joy and prosperity, until two Olympians from the other world, ‘which had been destroyed,’ had come, passed through space and came unto them. They were the God Apollo and the Goddess Artemis.
They said unto the Alicorns.
“We are they who are master, thou shale bow before us!”
To which the Alicorns responded with a swift end to the God Apollo. Artemis grew angered at them and took many of the creatures that they had made and mutilated them. Through her was made things like the Changeling the Draconequus, and Windigo.
It came to pass that when the two Alicorns fought with Artemis, they were mortally wounded. However, before they died they gave one another names the male gave the female the name Luna, and Luna gave her lover the name Sol. Sol and Luna then gave their children names, to the eldest they gave the name in unison speaking of one mind, Altor which translates to mean ‘Protector’ . They then turned to their daughters; Luna named her eldest, Celestia. The name Celestia was the female version of Sol, so therefore, Celestia was named after her father. Sol named his youngest, naming her after the likeness of her mother Luna.
They then faded and died in one another’s arms, and when this happened six gems came from there body’s, and Altor called them Harmony, and thus he gained there power. The new God and Goddesses looked upon the earth and were sad for it was in chose. Altor took his sisters and put one in the moon thereof and one in the sun thereof, having them be in slumber. For he knew that they were to be pure, so they were not to witness his actions.
Altor formed the elemental gems into weapons and armor of him, as he downed them he named them and gave them proposes, for they were his and he was master of them, therefore, he shaped them. The element of Magic was his great sword, Honesty was his helm, Generosity was his breastplate, Kindness covered his back and front legs, Loyalty covered his wings, Laughter was his shield. With these he shown like the dawn to bring to pass the peaceful future he so desired for his sisters.
He then went down unto the earth and used the Elements of Harmony to wipe clean all that were there, that were of insidious intent. He started with the Draconequus for they could change any and all at a whim. While doing this, he found himself in a large mountain gorge, which was the home of the Draconequus. Before he could kill the last newborn egg of them, he heard a long and mighty call of war horns. They shook the air and were herd for many leagues. They were the Dragon race, friends of the Draconequus, had come to their aide.
Altor bellowed in kind, a mighty roar that pierced the air like thunder. The ground shook and was broken up before him, lightning sailed through the air, and heavy rain beat the oncoming force into the ground. Altor sped to his newest foes, so fast was he that the sound waves in the air were broken many times in his wake. The battle with the dragons was one of hoof on claw, unlike the Draconequus slaughter, which was a battle of magic. The war went on for forty days and forty nights, on the fiftieth day Altor used the element of magic to pierce the greatest of the Dragons heart, as this dragon died and fell to the earth, so large was it, it crushed three mountains with its body, making them into a large desert. The other dragons fled before him and hid in dark caves.
Altor then was known by all the land, and all feared him. The humble ponies of earth, sky, and magic, came fourth unto Altor asking to be spared from him. Altor looked on them and saw that they were a good and choice people. He showed unto them many things, he showed the earth ponies how to grow many great and desirable foods. He showed the sky ponies how to control the weather they stood and slept on. In addition, he showed the magic ponies how to raise and lower the sun and moon. He then left them to continue his greater purpose.
From then on, he saved many righteous and choice creatures from his purging of the world. He killed all of the great worms that borrowed down into the earth, saving the Dog like beings who lived there. He destroyed many great and large beasts from the seas, some of which were as islands themselves. He spared the seaponys that lived in the waves giving them power over the oceans.
The dragons came forth once again and killed many of the ponies in the north, when Altor arrived he found that the Pegasi who lived there had beaten the dragons back themselves. As a reward for their bravery Altor said unto them,
“Asketh one thing of me, and it shall be give unto thee.”
The Pegasi asked what was in there hearts, that thing was to be mighty a warriors as Altor and the Dragons were. Altor true to his word gave them much power in war, making their likeness that unto the dragon. He thus named them Thestrals.
The Thestral is now known as the Bat Pony.
As he was in the north, he fought with a mighty race known as the Centaur. In his final bout with them, a large explosion of power came to be, and a pony settlement was caught in the wake of the blast. Altor put much magic forth to save them, however, the ponies were changed, they became like unto the crystals that they mined in the mountains around them. When most of the Centaurs had been killed, Altor saw the ponies and was sad before them. Therefore, he gave them a gift to bring them happiness and joy. He reached into the universe and with permission from her, took the heart of his ancestor Love. He then made a beautiful palace for them and put the heart thereof in the center of it. The heart brought peace to the ponies, and all were glade.
He then went south and fount many creatures there, among them were the changelings, however, before he could destroy all of them, he was attacked by a creature of darkness beyond. This shadow was from the second son of Addas Pater, It was the forsaken one. He fought with the dark entity for countless moons and passing’s of the sun. the war was great thereof and all the earth felt power from them, storms raged, tempest flew, the earth shook, mountains were laid to waste, and new ones took their place.
After long last Altor had beaten back the darkness and made it so weak that it would take centuries for it to rise up once more. However, in order to defeat the darkness Altor had to become the darkness. As a law set down by Altor the Elements of Harmony cannot be with any unclean thing, therefore, the Elements ran from Altor and he had there power no more.
Being weakened many were able to escape his genocide. However his work was not yet done, he went into a large forest in a land of that was a promise land, and a land that was choice above all other lands. He therefore, made a safe haven for the Elements, a tree that lay in a cave; he put them there and told only a tome, which he wrote all his doings, then, hid the tome deep in the earth in a place, which he made, a place that is now known as Tartarus.
He then released his sisters and showed them many things. He then told them of Tartarus, and how it will hold any evil, they may face if they keep watch over its gates. He then showed them how to raise the Moon and Sun, which was their first destiny.
After all this, he spoke unto his sisters and told them his purpose.
(The original text was provided to us by, Princess Celestia herself, from her personal journals. The language of the text was translated by Princess Celestia and is written to fit modern day equestrian. The text is from the view point of Princess Celestia.)
“Come round me Celestia and Luna my dearest beloved, for my time in this world is short.” Altor spoke to us.
As we came unto him, we saw he was very weak and seemed frail. “What is it brother?” Luna asked.
“You have seen the ponies of this world have you not?” his voice sounded in a clear whisper.
“We have.” I spoke, wondering where my brother was going with all this.
“They are leaderless, and have hated one to other. Your destines may be to raise the sun and moon as I have shown you. But you have other fates that work in your future.” His voice changed to that of a crystal hitting glass it was so clear.
“What other destinies do you speak of? How do you know all this?” I shook despite myself, in fear.
Sensing this he said. “Do not be afraid my sisters.” he brought us into an embrace.
“You must lead these ponies; you must be there lights in the darkness. Two beacons of hope and security. Promise me this; swear that you will fulfill these things.” He looked us in the eyes as we swore to up hold his promise
“Good.” He embraced us again, and then laid down upon his bed.
“Come close to me.” He commanded. He turned to me and spoke. “The difference between living a life in fear. And living a life being feared, is that the former will give you heroes, and being feared will bring about your own destruction. Do you understand what I’m saying unto you Celestia?” he put his hoof on my face, as I said I did so.
He then turned to Luna and seemed to gaze into her, as if he could see something that is yet to come. He took her face in his and said to her.
“In the darkness of night I see my soul; through the pale light I see the darkness. Let there be star and moon light. Through the light, I have forever warmth. Do you understand my words Luna?” his voice cracked as he asked her. To which she shook her head no.
“Tis ok, you will one day.” He spoke. He took us up in his arms and wept into us, as he covered us in his wings.
“Oh, my beautiful sisters, my most beloved ones. In this world, you will bring peace and harmony; you will lead until the end of time. In this land, you will be above all else, you will, and must be pure. There will be many things that seek your death and the deaths of what you hold dear. You must stay true to your promise to me; you must always have a God like love in your hearts. However, I am that evil that is and was, I cannot stay here for this perfect world we seek, is not a place for one such as I.” he let go of us, and kissed us on the crown of our heads.
“Darkness has O’ershadowed my heart; I release my soul to the stars. Remember my dearest beloved, thou art choice above all else. Never stop believing, never stop loving. I will miss you, my beautiful sisters.”
“After saying these things, my brother Altor was engulfed in a marvelous light. He came apart like shards of tears ascending to the heavens.” Said Princess Celestia, in an interview, Princess Celestia continued saying.
“After he past, my sister Princess Luna told me that she felt a new star be added to the night sky. In addition, no matter how much she tried she cannot move the star. She has told me that when she touches said star, she feels the presents of our most loved brother.” She finished.
After the great Altor had past Princess Celestia and Luna, and then showed themselves unto the ponies of newfound Equestria. They spoke of who they were and of their birthright over the land. They then showed that they had power over the sun and moon. They were then crowned the rulers of the land, and have kept to their promise, which they made all those years ago.
End.