//------------------------------// // Charming’s Coronation // Story: Phantom War III: Insanity Returns // by Danny Eclipse //------------------------------// 2 days later… I smiled as I went into the wardrobe chamber to grab a black cloak. Today was my brother’s coronation…Charming’s coronation. I thought I should at least go to it since it’s been so long. I arrived to the bridge where the others were at. Painset was an Alicorn, peach skin with blue markings. Her eyes, mane, and tail remained the same. Her CM was a spot of blood with container of something with a helmet on. The Dazzlings were ponies too and not Sirens, to my surprise. Adagio was a dull colored yellow with yellow and orange mane and tail. Her eyes were magenta or semi-red and pink. Her CM was 3 orange emeralds. She had some holding her mane together and it had spikes. Aria was an Earth Pony too but she had dull purple coat, purple and green mane and tail. She had dark purple eyes, stars that bind her mane together to make 2 ponytails. Her CM was a music note with a star in front of it. Sonata was an Earth Pony as well with a dull cyan coat. Her mane and tail were Cyan and dark blue. She had made herself a ponytail as well. Her eye color was lavender. Her CM was a heart with a music note in front of it. The Dazzlings didn’t like their new bodies at first but they got to know it better. They even tested to see if they could still sing super well and to their surprise, they could. “You remember the plan, right?” Rainbine said “Yes. You got the day off today and we have to get the new members.” Darkbine said “I perform the ritual of recreation for our last 5 former members and perform the ritual of insanity for the other members.” Pinkis said “I get the blood of the Pegasus named Derpy.” “Try not to hurt her in the process.” I added. Rarifruit said “I have to get the blood of Sweetie Bell.” Applepills said “I have to get the blood of AppleBloom.” Rainbine said “I have to get the blood of Scootaloo.” Painset said “I have to get the blood of Trixie.” Darkbine said “And I need to grab individuals who are worthy of the blessing.” “Good. Now, I’m off to see my brother’s coronation.” They said their goodbyes before I took my fighter, the Soulless One, and head to Canterlot… I arrived to Canterlot and got out of my ship. A few guards arrived to meet me. 1 of the Guards said “Ah, you must be Mr. Smith. Am I correct?” “Indeed. Can you please escort me to Canterlot Castle.” The same guard replied “Yes sir.” They began to escort me to the Castle while some workers began to take my fighter to a safe location. I made it to the castle and I was welcomed inside. When I walked inside, there was a meeting inside a chamber. I managed to slip away from the party and went to listen to the conversation inside the chamber. I heard my daughter’s voice, Dusk! Dusk said, from a communicator from the sound of it “…All Loyalist who are still loyal to my father are to report to Equestria. The Nemesis is receiving the same code and Father will be alerted about the change of development." Next thing I hear was Meta, which surprised me more. Meta said "How much do we have before Lightning strikes Equestria?" Dusk replied "A month, maybe more." I was enraged now. Lightning, taking control over MY Phantom Consortium! When I see her again, I was planning to cut her head off in front of all the traitors! My train of thought was interrupted when I heard Celestia’s voice. Celestia said to Meta "Metamorphosis, you have a lot to explain to do," Meta told her "All will be explained later. For now, we must prepare for war." I left the door as the chamber doors opened and both Queen Chrysalis and King Metamorphosis left the chamber. I smirked and go after them. The couple got far enough away from other ponies. Meta shouted “I can’t believe it! Danny is going to be pissed when he hears about Lightning taking over the Consortium. I should have been there!” Chrysalis said to him, trying to comfort him “Love, you were protecting your own hive and kin from that battle. Danny wouldn’t blame you for doing such a deed-“ “I would have congratulated you for doing the right thing.” I said from behind them. They stopped cold and turned to see me with the hood up, but they saw my eyes and smirk. Meta said nervously “L-Lord Danny…” Chrysalis asked “How long have you been here?” “I’ve actually went through the door a few minutes ago. I just arrived. I’m here to see my brother’s coronation.” Meta asked, hoping for some instructions “What should we do?” I began to think and then I knew it was time for the truth to come out. “Tell them about the Phantom Consortium. But do not mention me, I like to surprise them.” I said to them. Meta told me “We also did an Equestrian-Changeling Alliance.” I smiled, but it wasn’t evil, it was a happy one and said “Good. Equestria will be entering a dark war soon and they will need all the help they can get.” Meta asked “Dark War?” “A Prophecy I had discovered during my quest. ‘The Dawning of Darkness’ as it is called. I managed to figure more out of it and discovered that the Vamponies are returning. In the time of darkness, 2 sons of darkness must rise up and fight together, uniting 2 mighty empires to combat the new evil. Or in this case, Me and Charming must fight together against this new threat.” Chrysalis said “The Phantom Consortium is 3 mighty empires made into 1 while the Equestria has only 1 ally. This makes the world target this new threat.” “No. The Minotaurs and Zebras are to not get involve. Only the Phantom Consortium, Primal Changelings, Equestria Empire, and Chrysalis’s Hive are to unite as one and fight this new evil.” Chrysalis said “Alright. Working together as one…this is going to be a great war, isn’t it?” “Indeed, but together, we can take anypony down.” Meta asked “So you have been seeking this Prophecy?” “Not just that but to also make it come true. The scripts told me that Harmony and Insanity must unite as one against the darkness.” Meta asked “Harmony and Insanity?” “It means that the Mane 6 will be aided by their Inverted selves, The Demented 6. For many days now, I’ve been reuniting and bringing back the Demented 6. All there is left is for Princess Brutalight but her element is inside Canterlot Vault. A few days before the invasion, I plan to raid it by having Rainbine, Pinkis, and Applepills disguise themselves as the Mane 6 and raid it. While I don’t like framing the 3 of 6, it must be done. I’ll have their charges released when I return.” Meta said “Ok…” “Don’t tell the Princesses or anypony for that matter. I’ll tell of it when we return.” Chrysalis promised me “Alright, you have our word.” “Now if you excuse me, I have to party to take part in.” They nod and I left to see the coronation. The Next Day… I was in the crowd, waiting for the coronation to start. Finally, after a few minutes later, it began. "Mares and gentlecolts, we are gathered here today in celebration of a hero," Celestia said. "A hero who stood up against the forces of evil and saved countless lives dozens of times. He even saved my sister Luna at the start. But today, he has proven himself worthy to do what his father Sombra could've done. It is my great pleasure to present to you all, Charming Thunder, the new king of harmony." The Doors opened and I saw Charming Thunder coming inside the Throne Room with a black cape on. I was tearing up a bit to see my brother getting crowned King. He arrived to the front steps and he kneeled down to the Princesses. Luna used her magic to levitated the metallic silver crown that Charming’s Cutie Mark in front of it onto his head. He got up and turned to the crowd. "Long live King Charming Thunder!!" Me and the Crowd said in unison. We cheered and Charming raised his gloved hoof, making us stop. Charming said to the crowd "Citizens of Equestria. Yesterday, the Empire was victorious. Slade, no longer a threat. His desperate attack on the peaceful town of Ponyville has failed. The reign of terror is finally come to an end. My mother, a once proud queen has died and I intend to finish what she and my father started. Now is the time for peace and harmony." An army of new troopers with new armor came into the room. Charming shouted "Now is the time for safe and securer society." The army kept marching as TIE Bombers fired their torpedoes and made fireworks. I waited until Charming’s meeting with his friends and family was over and when he began to make his way out, I greeted him but kept my hood low so he wouldn’t recognize me. “Congratulations on your coronation. You know, I plan to join in battle with you soon, my King.” Charming said to me “And I shall enjoy having you by my side in battle civilian.” “Likewise…” Charming left after our meeting. “…my brother.” I stopped Rainbow before she could leave the room. “Can I talk with you in private?” Rainbow said “Sorry but-“ “Please.” Rainbow began to think about it before she nodded and we went into a chamber and I locked the chamber. Rainbow asked “So what is this about?” “Hello to you too, Dashie.” I lowered my hood and Rainbow gasped in shock and she hugged me. Rainbow shouted “Ohmygoshohmygosh, you’re back!” I hugged her back as well and when we finished, Rainbow was breathing slightly faster and then she kissed me. I was surprise but didn’t deny it. I kissed back and when we finished kissing, she pulled back, panting softly. Rainbow said “I missed you so much. I didn’t stop thinking about you and made sure the others never notice it. You have no idea how much I missed you.” “I never stopped thinking about you either. It hurt me to be away from you for so long but now, we are together for the moment.” Rainbow asked, sad “Wait, you’re leaving?” “Only for a month. I’ll be closer than you think but I must ready my team to help you on the battle to defend Canterlot from Lightning Dust.” Rainbow asked “So you will be there for me?” “I’ll be close, don’t worry.” Rainbow said “When you get back…” “Before we continue, I want to ask you something.” Rainbow asked “What is it?” I smirked and kneeled down to her. I pulled out a black box and opened it, revealing a silver ring with a lovely sapphire on it. “Will you marry me?” I asked her Rainbow gasped at the ring and hugged me. Rainbow said to me “I was hoping you would ask me. I never had the courage to ask you.” I smiled even more, knowing that when I return, I would get married. We kissed once again before I left her with the ring and she was crying with happy tears. Rainbow said “I have to tell my friends when he returns.” I was on top of a roof, looking down at the ground as Charming was waving to the crowd. Some blue mist left my mouth and looked as I see 3 spirits appeared on the roof of the Castle Roof. Sombra turned his head and sees me without my hood, waving to him. “I’ll be seeing you around, father!!” I shouted to him before falling off the roof. Starswirl and Amidala looked to me as I left without them seeing me. Amidala asked “Dear, who was that?” Sombra told her “That was…Charming Twin Brother.” Amidala gasped at what she heard. Sombra said “For some odd reason, Luna was pregnant the exact same time as I impregnated you. The results were both children had my DNA so they were twin brothers of the same father but different mother.” Starswirl asked “Should we tell Charming?” Sombra said “…Not yet. I feel that Danny will show himself to Charming when the time is right. I feel it will be soon, I’m sure.”