Spike P.O.V.
After learning the time and place where my friends and I were going to meet up, Kerva went off to find her friend and gather some information of her own. I went around to talk to the local street vendors about any unique or noteworthy things in the direction of where I felt the strange feeling coming from. If they are anything like the vendors in Ponyville, then they are the best people to go to for the latest gossip and rumors.
When it got close to the meeting time, I thought over the information I managed to gather. It turns out that there is an ancient ruin in that direction that has been there long before the town was founded. It hasn't been explored because of the seemingly unbreakable magic seal on the only entrance to the tomb. According to local legend, an evil necromancer was building an undead army to take over the country, but his plans were stopped by two strong, wandering warriors.
How original.
Though this story didn't have a happy ending. Though the warriors succeeded in killing the necromancer, they both met their ends within the ruin. One of them died during the battle with the necromancer and his undead army. The other managed to survive the fight, though he sustained serious injuries; however, while he had stopped to heal himself, a powerful magic seal was placed on the tomb, tragically sealing him inside. With the magical seal in place, the tomb was buried so that the remaining undead would not be able to escape. The ruin has been quiet ever since, the magic seal remaining unbroken since that day. Although, it is said that if anyone should manage to break the seal and disturb the necromancer's resting place, he and his army shall rise up and attempt to take over the land once again.
In addition to the possible danger of facing an undead army, there has also been a large group of suspicious and dangerous looking people seen around the area where the tomb is thought to be buried.
'More and more this is starting to look like a repeat of the mission in Dragontail Woods. Well, I better meet up with the others and see what they've found. From the looks of it, we are probably going to have to go in there with a plan and maybe an itchy trigger finger,' I thought.
After a few minutes of walking, it slowly dawned on me just what my friends and I were about to do...and I was perfectly fine with it. Is this the kind of life I want? Where I would go headlong into danger without some much as battle an eye?
Hell yeah I do!
It sure as hell beats staying behind at the library and doing chores all day.
Third Person P.O.V.
Meanwhile, at the Crystal Empire...
Candace, the Archangel of Love and co-ruler of the Crystal Empire, was making her way through the halls of her castle at a brisk pace. In her hand was a folder. Once she reached her destination, the former princess of Equestria opened the door to her husband's office. There, at his desk looking over some field reports, sat Shining Armor. He looked up from his paperwork and a smile appeared on his face.
"Hey Candace," he greeted cheerfully, but his attitude soon changed once he noticed her stern expression. "Is something wrong?"
"I have a special report from Seto about one of the ruins he was investigating."
"Okay, but that doesn't explain the serious look on your face," Shining points out.
"It mentions someone we both know," Candace emphasized.
It took a few seconds before her husband realized who she was hinting at. A serious look appeared on his face as he raised his hand. A mulberry colored magic aura surrounded it, and with a wave of said hand, the aura spread across the floor, celling, and walls of the room before quickly dissipating from sight. Shining had just placed both a silence spell and a seal spell on the room. No one outside would able to hear anything said from inside the room and no one would be able to enter the room without the caster's permission, so long as the seal spell remained in place. The only way to undo either spell is if the caster does so willingly, or if a stronger magical force overpowers the caster's magic.
"What is in the report?" The former Captain of the Equestria Royal Guard asked.
"According to the report, Seto was able to find one of the tombs hidden in the Dragonborn territory and already sent in a team for analysis. The tomb itself was hidden underneath an abandoned mansion that was being used as a base of sorts for a group of bandits. He also reported that half of the ruin has collapsed and it happened quite recently," Candace explained.
"While that is all interesting, and I will go over the report closely, I do have a question. What does this had to do with Spike?"
"By the time Seto and his assistants got there, the bandits had already been wiped out. When Alucard went to gather information, he learned from a woman who had been taken hostage by the bandits that the they were defeated by three kids. One of which was a Dragonborn that matches Spike's description. The Dragonborn was seen leaving town the next day with group of people, though we do not know where he is headed." The new king consort of the Crystal Empire sighed in relief at the news.
"Well, at least we know he's safe and that he is putting that sword and book of his to good use."
"I still can't believe Twilight did that to Spike," Candace mentioned as an angry look appeared on her face. Her husband shook his head in disappointment at the mention of his sister's actions.
"Twilight may be smart, but she has a habit of jumping the gun and thinking the worst."
"That is still no excuse for her actions. She didn't trust one of the few people that has been by her side since the beginning, and because of that, Spike was forced to leave his friends, family, and his home! Now Celestia, Luna, and the two of us have to keep his exile under wraps so that Equestria won't suffer any consequences for Twilight's mistake."
"I'm not excusing her of anything. She will face the fallout of her actions soon enough, if she isn't already. And I don't think she'll be able to fix it with a simple apology or a letter to the princess this time." Shining decided to get back on topic. "I'll make sure that this information gets to Celestia safely. Is there anything else I should know about?"
"There was more disturbing information in the report. There were signs that one of Sombra's acolytes was at the ruin, and it is highly likely that there are more at the other ruins in the country," Candace explained with a grim expression that was quickly shared by her husband.
Not many people outside of Celestia, Luna, and the citizens of the Crystal Empire knew about the dark acolytes of Sombra. Powerful, cruel magic users that Sombra took under his wing and taught the dark arts. They had helped Sombra banish the Crystal Empire a thousand years ago and had gone missing after his defeat at the hands of the Celestial Sisters. After his second defeat, Princess Luna secretly searched for the group with her Lunar Guard, but couldn't find a single trace of them, much to everyone's worry.
It looks like they had finally surfaced.
"As you can imagine, Alucard and Alma are very eager to track them down and take them out themselves," The Archangel of Love mentions.
"Not surprising, considering what Sombra and his students put them through," Shining replied before an important thought came to mind. "Does Spike know about the acolytes?"
Candace thought it over before answering, "No. I don't think so."
"Then this might be a problem. They might go after Spike if they learn he is in the area since he had a hand in their master's death."
"I'll make sure to tell Seto that if he or any of his assistants run into Spike, then they should warn him and his friends. Meanwhile, I will inform Celestia of the situation and warn the Dragonborn council of the Shadow Acolytes," The pink-and-yellow haired Archangel said.
"And I'll see what I can dig up about the acolytes. There might be something useful we might have missed." When his wife left the room Shinning Armor sighed as he looked out a nearby window.
"Be careful Spike, there is a storm coming and I have a feeling that it is heading your way."
Glad to see this is coming back.
Man can't wait for the new member in spike's team just next time if you have time try not to make it too long all the epicness is killing me
For some reason this fits the Spike in this story also great to have you back
6499599 Thanks, and that song is perfect for Spike. You know, I've been trying to figure out songs for that would fit each member of Spike's team but I'm having some trouble with some of the members. Maybe you can help me? For the member currently know I got the songs for Shadow, Wild, and Cid. Thanks to you I got Spike's song. What would you think would be a good match for the rest?
Good not what I was expecting I thought they would find out like shining was sitting down with his wife when he read a letter he just received from the Princess then cadence walked into the room What's Wrong shining she said looking at signing with a void look shining head up upset look on his face shining Coleman its spike Twilight banished Him from Equestria! just looked at him wide eyed and shouted what! How could she! You know like when Spikes mom found out found out. Still good chapter but just didn't feel like it fits what how they would react and I thought they would tell it to her face. But that's just me good chapter gals you are updating.
Love this. First love Spike going info searching it's so cool to see him so those brains off. It's there's one good thing about hi being with Twilight for so long it's that some of those unused brain cells went to good use.
Second love the evil followers of Sombra, i just wish I could put my finger on what it reminds me of.
Thread I love seeing Candace and Shinning react to Spike's unfair banishment, I wish they where a little anger do to its he's little brother and her cousin missing but what you going to do. I can't decide if I want info of Spike's banshment to get out because I want the Crystal ponies to know but I don't want Candace and Shinning removed by a revolt.
Fourth I think one of Twilight's punishment at the end of this should be that most of her authority should be taken. She'd be a princess in name only, a cop would have more authority than her.
Finally am confused what are the member's of Spike's gang so far that we have seen? I know that there's Mist, Shadow, Wild, Cid,Zero, and Naota. Also that the girls aren't truly part of the group if I remember so saying before. Are Alucard and Alma and Seto going to join the group? Finally are their other people going to join?
6500148 Glad you liked it. Alucard and Alma is going to be part of the group while Seto is going to be the mentor of sorts that pops in from time to time.
6500248 So I know what Alucard is somewhat, but what/who Alma? Same for Seto but more is it the Seto I think it is?
6500354 Alma is the main character for an anime called Scared Seven. Here is an amv about him, just skip to 0:27.
Before you asked, I'll have him stick with his red form since it looks cooler and more original in my opinion.
And no Seto is from Yugioh. he is from manga/anime series called Love Hina. Not that great of a series when I look back on it, but he was my favorite character from it.
6499743 who who again?
6500678 Cid is the inventor, Wild is the guy the magic eye, and Shadow is the changeling thief.
6500429 I saw an amv of that guy before, pretty cool one to went from monster song to hero one. Also I agree the monster form is way cooler. So is he a mage because before he took the monster form a horn did grow out of his head?
6501473 I planned for him to be the human version of a Crystal pony first and foremost. And no he isn't outside of the transformation and the powers that came with it he is an Earthbound(earth pony). As for why he can do those things will be explained at a later point.
6502009 Sorry I just thought he was from the transformation. Also too day I was thinking which Alucard is the one based of the one from Hellsing or the one from Castlevania? Also i was reading some of the older chapter and it had me thinking. When the boys start their mercenary group they should name it Phoenix's Torch or something Phoenix related for good luck and so Torch can be the mascot.
6502850 I already have a name in mind but that is a good suggestion. And I'm basing Alucard from the Abridge Hellsing series, if he was more bomb happy and cursed less often.
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Liar - One OK Rock
Impossible - Manafest
We are destroyer - Anberlin
write it down - nine lashes
you're the light - nine lashes
Lights we burn - nine lashes
This is gonna hurt - sixx A.M.
Take it out on me - TFK
Phenomon - TFK
Stronger - Emphatic
Saviour - Rise Against
Satellite - Rise Against
Help is on the way - Rise Against
Sable - Nano
Rise of the broken - cold driven
Remember the name - Fort minor
Raise Hell - Dorothy
The Phoenix - Fallout boy
1 for the money - escape the fade
Let me hear - parasyte opening
No Scared - one OK rock
No plan B - Manafest
Core Pride - Uverworld
Centuries - Fall out boy
Breaking Through - The Wreckage
Between angels and insects - papa Roach
Just to name a few songs some could be for boss battles or character themes either way keep up the great work.
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Phoenix Tail?
6501468 What chapters are Cid and Wild in again?
And for Shadow I think this
Or this
Or
6502881 dear lord........
6502881 Is it like the blood bombs like Owl from Deadman Wonderland that would be so cool?
6503233 Love the reference, But I don't think that would work because if I remember the reason the guide was named Fairy Tail was because no one knew if fairies have tails or not, something like that.
6504922 More like crystal bombs since he is half Crystalbound. He'll make like crystal spears and daggers that can explode with a thought, not to mention that he also makes regular bombs as well.
6504060 They appear at The Immortal and the Builder, Plans for the Future, and The Dark Stone, The Bomber, and The Azure Ghost. And I think one for the money would a be a good pick for Shadow.
6505110 So if that's Alucard's stick what's Alma's being very strong and durable after he transforms plus an attack ribbon?
6505393 In his human form he's still stronger and tougher than the average person, but his transformation drastically increases it. I also planned for him to use the powers and weapons he has in his megaman while using his dark stone form.
6505153 Alright honestly I felt he would be better more with something more mellow and flirty
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Ya know I had the same thought what about something that is a reference to Spike's whole Fire Spirit Bomb attack.
Like Fire Dragon's Spirit. Lol I made another Fairy Tail reference.
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Yeah I get a kind of Sauske vibe from Shadow except he's not a dick so 1 for the money would be great.
eta?
New chapter?
6559219 Sorry but I'm working on some of my other stories.
cool i under stand.
How are your stories? And when you be able to up load a new chapter for this one any time soon?
6722886 I have dragon's pride being edited while I've start on Pie and Butterfly.
Hi how are your stories good I hope! Any chance of you updateing this one any time soon?
Where are you in terms of updating on this?
How is it going making any progress? Hope your doing fine this is a great story
Hello? Are you there?
6960760 Sorry, been busy with a lot of stuff. Working on KH at the moment.
Kh?
6960817 I mean my Kingdom Hearts crossover.
When do you you think you can continue this story.
7017474 After I update my KH story.
if you allow me I have a suggestion about the next chapter if you will indulge me. this one could be when the princess of the son realizes she's been to lenient with Twilight and temporary structure and the main six of the titles fI've of the main 5 the titles as the elements of harmony and Twilight as a princess well she's still a princess she has no political power and each one realizes how they've been neglecting Spike over the years reflecting check if you will. like the princess decides to teach Twilight lesson excellence in this chapter of all the times Twilight looks like to do all the chores while her her fans went to have fun on the benches she decides to confine Twilight on house arrest and she has no contact with her friend until she comes home basically a taste of her own medicine so you know how it feels to be always cooped up While others had fun
When is the next chapter out
Use this for spike battle in the tournament
6503231 dude I love Rise against , six am TFK manafest escape the fade The wreckage papa Roach and you forget one piller
This is my favourite story i have ever read so far just can't wait for it to continue
Hey how's the stories coming will you be able to update this soon?
When will this be updated