//------------------------------// // Chapter 10 Land Of Harmony // Story: Realms Unite! // by Ninyn //------------------------------// Star Bright cheered as the great light died down and Nightshade stood with midnight black armor and rogue in his hands, “Roark!” he yelled jumping down to the cliff. Roark rose from the chasm and smiled, “Looks like I under estimated your skills… Regardless I shall claim victory in the end. Leet Exion rise!” he called disappearing from view. Nightshade smiled and made a black zodiac star and a set of chains erupted from the star and pulled Roark back from the portal! Roark fell on his face and a man with sandy blonde hair and dark red eye’s emerged from the ground. Nightshade’s eyes shifted from almond to electric blue, “Leet… Lord of Despair…” he said darkly. Star Bright shifted into her pony form and summoned a set of orbs, “You will not leave this Realm!” she said. Roark rose to his feet and quickly jumped forward stabbing through Leet with his bare hand! Leet screamed in agony as his entire body was transformed into red vapor that transferred into Roark’s body. Roark’s hair changed to a darker shade of gray and his body gained more muscle, “Now that I’ve evened the odds let the horror show begin!” he yelled. Nightshade lunged forward with a great kick but Roark blocked the attack. Star Bright jumped over Nightshade and sent forth a rainbow beam from her horn blasting Roark in the face. Nightshade pulled back while using the force bringing Star Bright back as he lunged forward punching Roark in the stomach! Roark doubled over and Nightshade slashed down with Rogue. Roark summoned a dark pike and knocked Nightshade back. Roark merged with the ground through shadow and reappeared behind Star Bright ready to send out a dark matter orb. Nightshade sent out a Ki orb canceling out Roark’s orb! Roark smirked, “Merging with Kaseem has granted you access to your other skills… I should have seen this coming…” he said. Roark blasted the cliff knocking Star Bright and Nightshade off balance sending them tumbling off the side of the cliff! Star Bright clung onto Nightshade pouring out her equestrian magic, “Focus your Ki on my energy! My sentient energy!” she said. Nightshade closed his eyes and felt the warmth and happiness flowing from Star Bright, “Harmony…” he whispered. Feelings of Laughter, and Kindness warmed his senses, “Good you’ve felt two of the major elements! Now pull that energy through you and bring forth your equestrian magic!” she yelled. Nightshade began to fidget, “Don’t I need my equestrian counterpart for that?!” he yelled. Star Bright sighed, “My realm doesn’t have a counterpart of you! You have to learn how to use Equestria’s magic on your own!” she yelled. Nightshade noticed the rocks at the bottom and dug Rogue into the side of the mountain, “Ok fine!” he said. Star Bright sighed with relief, “Unfortunately while Roark is in his realm he can cancel out certain abilities on us. For instance we can’t fly,” she said. Nightshade nodded, “Alright… hang on…” he said quietly. Star Bright shrank and sat on Nightshade’s shoulder, “Focus on the one major point of harmony within this realm and teleport us there. Focus on that one singular point,” she said. Nightshade began to loosen up and he felt the tug of a warm area deep and far from the where they were, “Why can’t you just teleport us there?” he asked. Star Bright scowled and slapped Nightshade’s cheek, “Unfortunately I don’t have any magic left. I used my magic distracting Roark while Kaseem tamed your negative energy,” she said. Nightshade was about to retort but he held his tongue and cleared his mind focusing on the one point, “Every realm has its own connection to the shadow realm. We’re meant to head for Equestria. Block out all other signals of energy and focus on harmony!” she said. Nightshade smiled as he felt the feelings of laughter and kindness flowing through him once more. A spec of light shined in his mind and he smiled wide, “Alright…” he whispered softly. Kicking off the wall Nightshade flipped backwards shocking Star Bright causing her to grab onto Nightshade’s hair tightly. With a snap of his fingers Nightshade and Star Bright disappeared in a colorful flash. (From here on out Nightshade will be known as NightGlade) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Within the dark cave Zecora sat examining the different creatures that ran about the cavern floor when a great shudder shook the cave as a blue pony with a black mane and a white star cutie mark surrounded by a black swirl appeared with Star Bright on his back. “Oh my! Who is this pony before my eyes?” she rhymed. Star Bright felt dizzy and shook her head realizing they had arrived in Equestria, “Heh looks like you focused a little too much Night… Glade,” she giggled. Zecora examined Nightsh- erm I mean Night “Glade’s” muscular character, “Another Alicorn mistress Star Bright?” she asked. Star realized NightGlade was almost as tall as Princess Celestia, “Oh dear, I did not expect this kind of physical change,” she said. NightGlade examined his feature and noticed his wings, “Whoa!” he yelled. Star Bright laughed and fell to her stomach, “Oooh,” she moaned. NightGlade turned to see Star Bright changing from silver to a sickly shade of green, “Pony… or uh Zebra lady! Quickly Star Bright’s drained almost all of her magic from the journey to find me! We have to hurry!” he yelled. Zecora’s eyes widened in surprise at how different NightGlade’s tone was compared to other ponies in Equestria, “But I cannot. All of my supplies are within my home you see,” she said. NightGlade looked at Star Bright then at Zecora, “Give me a lock of your mane,” he said. Zecora looked at Glade curiously, “My…mane?” she asked. Glade scowled, “Now!” he shouted. Zecora jumped back and pulled out a couple hairs from her mane and brought to Glade. Glade smelled the zebra’s hair, *Watermelon, and…. Cucumber,* he thought, “Alright let’s go!” he yelled. Zecora looked at him curiously, “I thought-” she paused as Glade focused his senses. The trail of Zecora’s scent led all the way back into a dark forest. Glade’s sentient mode enhanced almost all of his main senses; touch, smell, sight. Glade smiled and pulled forth his magic and a blue-green aura lit the cave and sparks of energy and they disappeared from the cave! Several moments later Glade and Zecora both appeared right before her hut! Zecora’s eyes widened and she looked to Glade who toppled over from the trip, “You are very different than other ponies that is clear… Your purpose is far from known…” she said looking over to Star Bright who lay still from her lack of magic. “Now it is up to me to finish your task milady,” Zecora said running into her hut to grab some sheets. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Deep within the Shadow Dimension Roark emerged from his throne room. Madaara and Sidious sat in the throne room both glaring at each other. Roark smiled leaving the room, “I wonder how they’ll react when Awkright joins them,” he said aloud. Madaara turned towards Roark and sneered, "How long must we wait?!" he yelled in fury. Roark smiled, "Worry not my adversaries the time grows closer to our heroes down falls. The Jedi, the ninja, the outcast sayain Kakarot, and all the rest of them shall fall to our power. I have but one more adversary to collect and the plans shall take full effect," he said. Sidious laughed, "How do you expect us to prevail over 13 united heroes?! Especially if that Nightshade character is a combination of all of the realms?!" he said. Roark sighed, "Ye have little faith Lord Sidious. Believe me when the time comes they will all fall. Allow me to introduce my right hand servant Daemon Exion Awkright," he said. Awkright stepped in fully replenished with a dark aura surrounding his body, "Good evening gentlemen. A pleasure it is to finally get acquainted with the famous Madaara Uchiha and Darth Sidious in the flesh. I must say your reputation precedes you. Though you look young than i thought you would Lord Madaara," he said. Madaara laughed and smiled at the demon, "Thank you. You men are far kinder than any other that have greeted me. Tell me what are your intentions Lord Roark?" he said. Roark bowed, "First Awkright will head into the land of Equestria and obtain access to Canterlot castle where the princesses will be waiting for him. I am looking for two of my lost shards that shall be the key to conquering the realms," he said. Sidious and Madaara both leaned in close listening as Roark began explaining more of his plans. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Glade woke up to the strangest scents of mint. Looking around he noticed he resided within a tree with strange totems and other decorative items. Sitting up he remembered he no longer had hands but hooves!! Zecora lay on the floor in near the front of the door. Glade sighed, “I’m a freaking pony now…” he said with a sour expression. Star Bright walked in the front door and noticed Glade, “Morning sleepy head. I’m glad you’re awake bec-” she was cut off as a pink pony with poofy hair bounced in behind her with a bright squeal tackling Glade, “HI! Star Bright came to Ponyville and so I followed her. It’s not very often that we see Star Bright but if we do it's because she’s here on important business! My names Pinkie Pie what’s your name?” she asked. Glade’s head was spinning as he focused back onto the bouncy pony, “Names Glade. Uhh pleasure to meet you hehe,” he said regaining his form. Pinkie Pie smiled then noticed Night Glade’s form and gasped, “Omagosh! You’re an ALICORN?!?!?!” she yelled. Glade jumped back, “A-a what?” he stammered. Pinkie rolled her eyes, “Duuuh, An alicorn. Like one of the royal pony sisters or my good friend Twilight. So what kind of magic can you use?” she asked. Star Bright giggled, “Easy Pinkie Pie he’s not used to so much hyperactivity. Please be a little more conservative,” she said. Pinkie turned towards Star Bright and giggled, “Oh silly me. Sorry Star Bright, and I’m sorry to you to Glade,” he said. Glade smiled, “Star Bright its fine. I’ve gotta get used to this form anyhow right?” he asked. Pinkie looked at Glade with a curious gaze, “Whadya mean “this form”?” she asked. Glade got to his hooves and trotted outside, “I’ll show you,” he said. Pinkie gave Glade a cautious look but sighed and followed him out the door. Glade focused his energy into his horn and sent out a bright wave of stars into the sky. Pinkie examined his magic and noticed the way he blended in with the night itself, “To be honest you remind me of Princess Luna. It's very interesting how your magic feels far different than the other alicorns. How did you get your cutie mark if you don’t mind my asking,” she said with a *squee.* Glade looked at his hind quarters and noticed the swirling white stream with a black star, “I’m not quite sure… Well I am a defender of the night. To be honest I’m here on a mission that involves the defenses of Equestria,” he said. Pinkie smiled, “Alright if that’s what you’re here for then let’s get a move on!” she yelled. Glade looked to Pinkie and his eyes widened as a canon appeared out of nowhere and pulled him onto it, “NEXT STOP! PONYVILLE!!” she yelled as she pulled on a rope launching the two of them through the Everfree Forest.