Pony POV Series Side Story
Rise Of Tirek
Entirely Written By Wolfram-and-hart http://wolfram-and-hart.deviantart.com/ Be sure to give him credit.
Edited and proof read by yours truly.
Set after the changeling invasion of Canterlot, Applejack hears from Princess Luna the ancient history before Equestria, before the three Tribes, even before the Age of Myths itself. The origins of Tirek, and his relationship with his brother Scorpan are revealed.
The posting of the first chapter of Tirek's history on fimfiction.net also marks the third year to the day that the Pony POV Series had existed.
*RATING CHANGED TO TEEN DUE TO CONTENT OF SECOND CHAPTER, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED*
Posted as a side story to the Pony POV Series.
Cover Art By Kendell2
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Good to see this one here, and happy third anniversary for the Pony POV series, Alex!
Luna´s carriage is a trophy from her victory against Tirek, right?
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Yes.
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:-) THanks.
The Apple Family is particularly embarassed about Mile-High Cirrius Apple, one of the few Pegasi Apples, who is also kin to the Doos. Mile-High has been touring as a popular singer, who is scandalous both in her highly-sexualized performances and in her promiscuous personal life. The bit where she swings through fake scenery, wearing a filmy dress and sitting on a wrecking ball, was just too much for most of the Apples. What's worse is that she has the classic Apple country accent -- sounds just like Applejack.
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There IS a pegasus in the Apple family tree, but she's part of the Wonderbolt's flight crew.
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Which one? Fritter?
No, she's an Earth Pony. So I don't have a clue really.
"Mile-High" Cirrus Apple is of course a parody of Miley Cyrus, done because I'd heard that Applejack's accent was directly modeled on Miley Cyrus', coupled with Miley's rather strange personal "re-invention" which is so strange (twerking simulated sex with backup dancers in teddy-bear costumes, swinging naked on a wrecking ball) that I rather think that Miley Cyrus is playing it as a parody (of Brittney Spears).
By the way, this story looks like it's going to be really good.
... And now darkness falls. A shadow of the past falls across a certain pony, one that's haunted all ponykind right from the beginning. And that's where we're going; right back to the beginning. Not the "Bang." Not the "Word." The true beginning. The next few months are going to be quite a ride, and I think we're all going to learn something in the process. About history. About family. About darkness. About right. About wrong. And, most of all, about power.
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I like this so far.
5021040 How is the writing staff doing?
are there still a lot of problems???
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She's mentioned by AJ's cousins during the wedding arc.
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THANKS!
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Should I include that in the description?
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Hope you'll like what's to come.
Let's see, the history of Tirek from the Pony POV series, which will probably explain how he went from The Night That Never Ends, to Magic Thief, and told by Luna to Applejack, Honesty to Honesty, no no half truth, no lies, no softening the blow. THIS IS GOING TO BE GLORIOUS!
Continue please.
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That is totally going into my headcanon. BECAUSE THAT IS F
ING GENIUS!
5025582 Thanks! Hope it lives up to your expectations!
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Well, so far, Pony POV has never dissapointed, even the parts with previous generations of MLP which, I'll be blunt, I've never seen, but from the way things have been done, it's like a spiderweb, everything is interconnected somehow and there's more explanation than "A wizard did it" and when it is hat, there's a why, and sometimes if we're lucky, a how. Also a when usually i find. I ramble way too much.
5023231 Nah. It's already covered sort of in story. I just really like that line.
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I also hope things work out here.
moar plz
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DOne.
I don't know if it's a result of transferring the document over here from deviantart or what, but there seems to be a bit of a problem with the italics in this chapter.
5195482 Fixed!
So, typical non sentient medieval dragons.
*loud gasp then wide grin. Love mythology*
Wow, so, they're like horses in our world. Whoah, considering ponies are the main species even in Pony POV which shows a lot of other species, it's shocking. I've noticed, there's no mention of magic here whatsoever, interesting.
I suppose.
And thus was born one of the darkest villains of the 80's.
mention of magic, interesting.
Tirek the 1st, his eyes are different from either G1 Tirek or G4, ancestor perhaps? Or maybe, well, we'll see.
Scorpan is brought in, so far so interesting...
So at least he has a reason as a child which later may become his motive for trying to bring about The Night That Never Ends.
This reminds me of Mufasa and Simba talking from Lion King.
That's probably a good idea, yes.
Luna's not going to like me for this, but this reminds me eerily of Celestia and Luna, one being night and the other being day and all... But also of an egyptian myth that sounds similar.
Bad move Chiron. Isn't Chiron the name of the centaur in Percy Jackson though? Cause it sounds familiar? If so, you get 10 Magnificent Bastard points. That's a good thing.
Smart move Chiron.
He certainly demonstrated that in G1 by making Scorpan obey him or else Spike dies and with "How about a trade Princess Twilight?"
At least he's a graceful winner.
This exchange. Just, yes.
Same here.
I think you may be right.
This exchange had me dying of laughter. So I guess Applejack doesn't like mmmbananas?
A dragon. Nuts.
Moochick, as in, the guy that had the Rainbow of Light in the G1 Tirek special? interesting.
The centaurs remind me of Klingons and other Proud Warrior Races by that logic.
Spike the 1st.
Well, unexpected.
The origin of Spike's mail flame trick. And self taught, impressive.
Said dragon didn't even wish you any harm. He was sick.
That last one may have turned out to be a bad move in time, but, he's not omniscient.
He was, destroying their crops so that come winter, they would be low on food and be in trouble. Smart.
Yep. The Klingon race would be ashamed of you.
Unfortunatly.
Queen Tiamat and her husband.
Honor is also knowing when to pick your fights, you said it yourself Tirek.
Hephest, as in Hephaestus. Clever.
...
So, typical non sentient medieval dragons.
*loud gasp then wide grin. Love mythology*
Wow, so, they're like horses in our world. Whoah, considering ponies are the main species even in Pony POV which shows a lot of other species, it's shocking. I've noticed, there's no mention of magic here whatsoever, interesting.
I suppose.
And thus was born one of the darkest villains of the 80's.
mention of magic, interesting.
Tirek the 1st, his eyes are different from either G1 Tirek or G4, ancestor perhaps? Or maybe, well, we'll see.
Scorpan is brought in, so far so interesting...
So at least he has a reason as a child which later may become his motive for trying to bring about The Night That Never Ends.
This reminds me of Mufasa and Simba talking from Lion King.
That's probably a good idea, yes.
Luna's not going to like me for this, but this reminds me eerily of Celestia and Luna, one being night and the other being day and all... But also of an egyptian myth that sounds similar.
Bad move Chiron. Isn't Chiron the name of the centaur in Percy Jackson though? Cause it sounds familiar? If so, you get 10 Magnificent Bastard points. That's a good thing.
Smart move Chiron.
He certainly demonstrated that in G1 by making Scorpan obey him or else Spike dies and with "How about a trade Princess Twilight?"
At least he's a graceful winner.
This exchange. Just, yes.
Same here.
I think you may be right.
This exchange had me dying of laughter. So I guess Applejack doesn't like mmmbananas?
A dragon. Nuts.
Moochick, as in, the guy that had the Rainbow of Light in the G1 Tirek special? interesting.
The centaurs remind me of Klingons and other Proud Warrior Races by that logic.
Spike the 1st.
Well, unexpected.
The origin of Spike's mail flame trick. And self taught, impressive.
Said dragon didn't even wish you any harm. He was sick.
That last one may have turned out to be a bad move in time, but, he's not omniscient.
He was, destroying their crops so that come winter, they would be low on food and be in trouble. Smart.
Yep. The Klingon race would be ashamed of you.
Unfortunatly.
Queen Tiamat and her husband.
Honor is also knowing when to pick your fights, you said it yourself Tirek.
Hephest, as in Hephaestus. Clever.
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Thanks for the EPIC play by play!
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Happy to help Alex, you create all this awesomeness, the least I can do is give it a play by play, this is so far the most unique story for Tirek so far, he usually either has none, or is simply darkness given form or something, similar to Pony POV Sombra's backstory who should start playing Sauron any time now. My personal headcanon is that G4 Tirek was G1 Tirek's son, and that G1 was long, long ago, it was the First Age, sorta like here, I admit, Pony POV influenced by headcanon a lot due to the sense it makes. Discord would hate it, what with his fixation with chaos and making sense being not very chaotic at all. As for why Tirek in G1 was a normal horned centaur who used the Rainbow of Darkness and why G4 was a magic thief, no clue. I guess we'll be finding out soon.
5192871 It's a line from Buffy the Vampire Slayer that I really like.
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Huh?
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Oh, must have accidentally double posted.
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Then, you're gonna love this story.
That will be built upon.
Well, everything starts somewhere.
That was exactly the inspiration of the scene.
That's intentional that it sounds like them. And I did base the myth in part on the Egyptian Myth of Ra.
Yeah, his name in Percy Jackson was Chiron, but that was also a reference to a centaur in Greek mythology who trained Hercules, Achilles, Thesues and loads of other mythic heroes.
Glad you enjoyed it.
I guess she is, so AJ WATCH OUT FOR THE TRAP DOOR!
The very same.
Yeah, they were meant to be that way. Though, maybe a little more civilized than Klingons.
Yes, but that hardy matters to an egotistical, racist, blood thirsty sociopath.
Glad that actually makes sense strategy wise.
Again, egotistical, racist, blood thirsty sociopath.
Thanks.
Hindsight's a pain, huh?
a satyr named Tumnus. chronicles of Narnia reference?
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Maybe. You'd have to ask wolf.
5240131 Yep!
Oh, I wanted to to this! How in the world will I compete against you? Well, there´s no use. I´ll leave it to the professionals then
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DUDE!!!! Just write your own version!
5309546 Oh, sure
What? I like being dramatic
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Question: In an universe where half of the Concepts are represented by alicorns... shouldn´t ponies have been the "favored race" from the start?
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Fun fact. In the spirit world, that's simply how Twilight and co PERCEIVE them. They'd appear completely different to the centaurs.
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Huh?
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So how was it?
Ah, yes, the pony equivalent of The Fallen from Transformers, once a great good, but fell. And considering he was perfection and beauty, things all mortals covet, it's only normal that one would want to worship his true form by that logic.
Hm, considering he was perfection and beauty, I think being a bit full of himself is excusable.
You already kinda do.
This, sounds, weird, shouldn't it be WHETHER mortals see us or not?
Silence mortal will, dark.
Fair enough.
Because, since we are flawed, it allows us to make mistakes, so that later on we can analyse them, see where we went wrong, and avoid making those mistakes again leading us closer to perfection.
See?
Well at least he's civil about it, that's useful. You know, his fall reminds me of the story of Lucifer, once a high ranking angel, here an alicorn, who rebelled against God, His Parents, because he thought he could do better and got cast into Hell/Tartarus for his sins and would be accepted back in a heartbeat if he would only acknowledge his sins, the fact that he screwed up badly, and that he was in the wrong. I think.
So you were a teeanger at the time.
Yes, but wouldn't it be better to let THEM manage to become perfect on their own, with only you guiding them instead of you making them so?
She, has a point.
Free will is an essential part of life and you know it, besides, I don't think they can, I don't think the Draconequui and THEIR Parents can. I think.
See what I mean?
Possibly, but it would also lead to something greater, ever thought of that?
That's, a dangerous road to go on, the Parents are about as close to omniscient and omnipotent as you can get, both the Parents of the Alicorns and the Draconequui.
Again, so much like a teenager. Not that that's a bad thing.
Who knows?
Oh? This should be good.
I'm not surprised, perfection would involve order, the opposite of chaos.
She's pretty nice, a bit weird, but, she is a draconequus, Blue and Orange Morality and all that.
Perhaps.
Love and Imagination, well, I can see how they would get along.
I'd say I'm surprised, but not even the most gullible of ponies would believe me. Also, even though your last fic wasn't in Pony POV, it did involve Cupid, so, was that a clever little reference to it? If so, hats off, otherwise I'm just taking things way too seriously.
It's weird seeing a multimillenium old Concept squeeing over a baby. Oh well, it does very much enter her domain.
You interested in the work of Imagination? Wonder why?
You'll regret that soon. Also, I just had the most amusing mental image of Pandora in a french beret looking like a stereotypical "starving artist"
Only with the Draconequui would this ever make sense.
Flask of Rebellion. I'd make a Star Wars joke, but it's too obvious.
Bad news.
Nyarlathotrot. I'm not even going to make a joke about that. Also dark magic, this won't end well.
I suppose.
You mean a Mary Sue/Gary Stu. Pinkie, mind if I borrow your anti Sue bazooka?
Should have expected that at some point, and she has a point, everyone is flawed, it what makes a character interesting, if someone has to flaws, their journey is complete, they've gotten over their imperfections, so, why would they need to go on an adventure?
Ah yes, the Concept Who No Longer Is.
One I have to get up to date on at some point.
So, he was Imperfection in a sense?
Pity you're probably just buttering her up. Also, is it wrong that I imagine Morning Star as an alicorn Blueblood with a way golden mane and tail?
I get the feeling that's sincere advice.
Yeah, someone needs to make sure he doesn't blow up too much stuff.
Yeah. Wait, he did WHAT?!
Shouldn't be be Fear and Nothingness more then Nothing? And yes, he is.
Fair enough.
Very clever.
Not make a whole universe, but perhaps plant the seeds of a new universe?
Well.
Oh boy...
You're going to be eating your words in a minute.
Sadly, yes.
He, does have a point, but chaos is part of life meaning that without chaos indirectly, there can be not creation.
Quick, take that back, take that back! For your own good Take it back and he's not going to is he?
Yeesh, Pandora may be pretty nice but man is she scary when she's mad.
You're a Moron Morning Star. Scratch that, from now on I'm calling your Moron Star!
He does embody Perfection, but that's no reason to be a prick.
Good Lord this guy's ego is even bigger then Perfect Cell! Another idiotic being who claimed to be Perfect.
Ouch...
Oh crap baskets.
Oh yeah, almost forgot about that, I hope that did him some good and managed to cool his head and regulate his ego.
Hah, like a random guy could kill Tirek.
See?
I am NOT making a Scorpan is a Brony joke.
Fair enough.
No comment.
And here we go again.
You're exagerating.
Scorpan's right Tirek.
Remind me again, whose been ruling the Empire and has been alive for far longer then you have? Oh yeah, that's right, the same Father whom you think is screwing up.
Oh dear.
You forget Tirek, this is a new civilized age, not one of war and death.
That isn't the problem Chiron, the problem is that your son doesn't understand the bigger picture.
Need I remind you that you were one of those commoners not so long ago?
Alas.
Thank you Scorpan.
Oh dear, my experience with Pokemon has taught me that Earthquake=bad news.
I don't know.
In the immortal words of Mr Joshscorcher the Fiery Joker "KA-BOOOOM!"
Nor do I. I suspect that the Sonic Boom also shattered a few eardrums as well.
That, is the most idiotic, brain dead, imbecilic-oh god it's Lesson Zero all over again!
Ironic considering you're in the presence of
BatmanPrincess Luna who IS the Night, including the Stars.I was afraid of that.
Reminds me of the concept of a Dark Side Nexus from Star Wars.
It became the Everfree Forest, didn't it?
That won't end well.
Hm, a meteor striking a planet hard, spreading darkness that kills and mutates and it's described as a dark sickness. Dark Magic is the pony equivalent of Phazon from the Metroid Prime series, oh god... Also, you mean was not a coincidence, not was a not coincidence.
He, does make a good point.
Smart move, they are Bash Brothers.
While rude, he makes a point, however Moochick knows more about magic then you do.
Perhaps.
*chuckles*
My Beloved Smother. Not as extreme as other cases, but still a light case.
Heh.
I sincerely doubt it.
Of course.
Fair enough.
I'm sure you do.
Very poor choice of words.
At least he doesn't take it too badly.
Such a Klingon.
Hm.
Aye.
To look at the night?
Oh.
Yep.
Which won't end well.
Useful to have not just warriors, as for the armor, it probably WAS made for a child.
You don't seem like a very fun person.
Such a Klingon.
You are forgiven.
He has a point, you know what they say about all work and no play and I'm talking in rhyme. Fantastic.
You sound like you'd enjoy that a bit too much my dear centaur.
Oh pants. Hm, Bacchans, Bacchanalia, BACCHUS! The Roman god of wine and festivity, of course! How didn't I pick that up before?
I doubt there will be any.
That, is disturbing, not helped I'm sure by the almost unnatural silence that probably permeates the air.
Raw dark magic is so much like Phazon it's not even funny, corrupting, dark, purple, dangerous, described as a sickness, mutates living things and kills others, and toying with it never ends well.
I think he's merely containing it all, he's stoic, but not emotionless.
One still lives, I hope they can heal him...
Dark magic is nothing you've ever encountered before Moochick, especially raw dark magic like this.
Moochick at the magic, that might explain how Tirek managed to do so, he learned from Moochick.
Doubt it.
...
That's never good.
We're about to find out.
Like I said, this is so much like Phazon from Metroid.
It's OK, you tried.
Huh, so that's what it's called.
Not the same.
So it's the Force.
What? No! He's never do that!
It's like a cross between Phazon and a Hate Plague.
Eeyup.
That sums it up pretty well. This really is horrific.
Yep.
That would be bad.
WHAT?! No seriously, what?! I get that he wants to prevent the infection from spreading but WHAT THE HELL?!
Very excessive.
Sadly, he make a valid point.
What do they have to do with anything?
Not really, Tirek and co just think you can't be serious because that sounds so pansyish. And it's HAVE I missed a joke, or did I miss a joke.
That beat an Eldritch Abomination that literally punched out the very thing that will kill you, albeit not permanently, and that was the equivalent of the Elements of Harmony at the time. Besides, Fairies can be badass, just look at Pokemon, a good fairy type can decimate any dragon type team.
You enjoyed writing that, didn't you?
Yep.
True as that may be I doubt that was what he meant.
See?
The hell do you mean "If you say so."? This isn't Dragonball Z where death is cheaper then a pencil!
He's right.
What are you on about?
It's easy to forget that Luna IS the Night instead of simply ruling over it.
At least someone did, no offense, Princess...
Not sure, but we're about to find out.
Unfortunatly not.
Oh my god, this again, Tirek?
He probably is.
Yeesh, someone's got a temper.
It's not your fault, your bother's just tense, that's all.
Oh my god, you forget that they weren't all raised by royalty expecting to rule a nation, besides, they can only do so much.
I'm sure it's not.
A sickness borne of magic, there was little they could do about it, you can only fight someone if they have a form you can beat up.
He's right.
Yes, but it won't hurt you either, will it?
Thank you Voice of Reason, I mean Scorpan.
Wait, what?
You mean, more OF a fool. Also, were they racist? Because if so, then you'd have been in the right.
Imma kill the f
ckers.
YEAH! Also, your turn of phrase is interesting considering the fate Tirek suffered, sent to Tartarus.
For once, I agree.
Provided you don't let the power get to your head, by all means.
I'm, not sure it can do that. That's more Draconequus magic or a come to life spell then dark magic.
Ah.
Huh, so he invented the watch, nice.
This is nice. It really is, just nice simple moments like this.
*blinks* He lived in a mushroom in G1 didn't he?
Two words Scorpan. Pinkie Pie.
Nah. He may be able to help, but he doesn't have the presence needed to rule an Empire, besides, he's more of a Merlin then a King Arthur.
Probably not.
Hm, but yes, you all need to rest.
Eventually.
*Chuckles* So they knew Luna by one of her middle names, nice.
I love this guy's snark.
Aparently.
Sounds like Tirek.
Figured as uch.
Precisely.
Apparently, yes.
You're not kidding are you?
Treat animals well and they'll treat you well as well. Quid pro quo I believe it's called.
He has a point, he can fly, but if he can conserve his energy, it's probably for the best, but how would a centaur ride a pony, they're already half equine.
So a male Rainbow Dash?
Hopefully not literally.
Gotta admire the guy's steel. Moochick that is, sword to the face and he doesn't even flinch.
Fair enough.
You probably wouldn't be as partial to them if you got attacked by either.
That's one way of putting it.
I'm wondering if Luna was flattered or rolling her eyes if she heard which she likely did.
Usually.
Venus is Love, you are IN love, care to rephrase? Also, nice merging Greek and Roman mythos.
I see.
You will end up in Tartarus eventually yes, but not due to that.
Yes. Just yes.
Yes, he thinks you're making him and the Empire pansies.
See?
FOR THE DEATH OF THE KING! Sorry, had to make a Lion King joke.
Change eh?
Not change, Change.
That might end badly...
How so? Also, "You are a Prince, you'll play your part." (I regret nothing)
Not weakness, he's trying to help you become a bit more civilized instead of simply warriors.
(I've run out of space, so I'm going to have to continue this in another play by play comment.)
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Don't be alarmed Applejack. The reason D___t's name cannot be spoken is because he and his concept no longer exist. Discord's eldest brother thought the only way for mortals to have true freedom was to destroy all nature's law in creation, in other words, exterminate my family. His Mother . . . made sure he did not.
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Ah. That makes sense, the Mother of the Draconequui may not be a very nice being, but she does understand that for something to End, it has to begin. And she IS the End Of All Things after all.
Survival is important. But like Moochick said, you must learn to adapt, if you cannot adapt, you will not survive.
In a nutshell, yes.
I see...
Ooh, please do.
Oh boy...
Called it.
So, it's like a cross between a Senzu Bean and the Spirit Bomb?
He's right.
That's, pretty clever.
It will prove useful.
Then I guess it's best he learn it well.
Indeed.
Yeah, it can only hold off the
PhazonDark Magic for so long.Nice work.
And for the unprepared, almost addictive I'll bet, it really does put Tirek in Twi's K in a different light, more then a conqueror, he's a drug addict that has been away from his drug for too long and has finally found a huge source of it and when he's about to finally gain control over it, it gets taken away along with his high. It's probably not like that, but it is an interesting alternative character interpretation.
Again, so much like the Spirit Bomb. But it doesn't obliterate humanoid abominations, it heals.
Because he's an altruist.
That works.
That is pretty funny.
I was about to say that, but I see it's already there. Nice work.
Fair enough.
Fair enough.
So Tirek could have KILLED some ponies in Season 4's finale? Dark. But I like it, it explains why they looked so weak and with the glassy eyes.
Oh dear...
I got a bad feeling about this...
That, sounds like one heck of an Eldritch Location, my guess the sheer amount of dark magic saturating the area must make it feel fundamentally wrong.
No, but a beach can be creepy, look no further then the Dark ocean from Digimon Adventure 02.
That sounds creepy.
Oh goody.
Since it's the source of all dark magic in the universe, I'm not surprised.
Of course.
Wonder how the dark magic specter Sombra would react around so much dark magic? Other then probably being ubercharged.
Probably.
That, is pretty scary. I imagine the dark magic box for whatever reason looking like a black and dark grey version of the Rainbow Power box for whatever reason.
Good luck, you'll need it.
Oh dear...
Good idea.
They're trying to prevent them from reaching the Dark Magic box...
Correct.
It'll have to do.
I think they've realized it'll be easier to kill you then simply disable you.
Oh crapbaskets.
Tirek, you're going to have to retreat, you're getting slaughtered!
Preferably kill it.
Whoah, impressive. Did, Moochick just pull a Kiai or a Kamehameha?
And seal it shut.
Oh dear...
Goddamnit, does that thing not die?
Smart move.
Rest In Peace Lightning Strike, you were a brave pony.
"I know hearing of a pony being killed is hard to hear. If it helps, it was over in a second. Please don't judge Scorpan too harshly. He loved Lightning Strike as much as any true friend, and doing so hurt him much. It would have taken so long for him to succumb to his injuries or the spider bite, and in pain the whole time. He only-"
"-wanted to spare the poor creature the pain." Applejack looked at me, and I could see the haunted understanding in her eyes that only comes from those who've seen such things first-hoof. "Ah've worked a farm all mah life. Ah've raised loads of critters, even the ones who can't talk or think like we can. And Ah know how hard it is when the time comes to put 'em down. Pigs that get bought by griffins for meat, or chickens that get hurt by foxes. Heck, Granny told me her folks had a dog that went rabid and she had to put him out of his misery. Ah don't blame what that Scorpan fella did, Ah wish he didn't have to go through the pain of givin' out THAT kinda mercy."
Honesty can be cruel sometimes, but if the poor animal is suffering, then it's simply best to Mercy Kill it. I wouldn't be surprised if Fluttershy's had to do such things as well. I'd imagine it never gets any easier, but it probably consoles her slightly that she knows it's for the best and that it's better then letting the poor animal suffer.
This is nice, Luna may be a bit socially awkward, but boy did Applejack need it.
Flesh and blood like everything I'd imagine, but I know what you mean. And, you mean, but Scorpan roared back, not and Scorpan but roared back.
Nice work!
Ooh, Tirek is about to be pissed now...
Come on, come on...
It was, he's just trying to cut off the source of dark magic that mutated the mosnter that nearly killed your brother.
It's not that easy, even with Mana Drain, the magic in the surrounding area is corrupt, it might go wrong.
He's not Shenron.
Oh dear...
Oh double crapbaskets...
Phew.
I suspect that absorbing that much dark magic shook his sanity...
In my eyes, Tranquil Fury is even worse then Unstoppable Rage, because when they're Hulk angry, they tend to lose control and it's scary yes, but there is something I find far more unsettling about Tranquil Fury, that noone that mad should be so icy calm...
Oh pants, this is not going to end well, is it?
5555947 Thanks for the play by play!
5559235
Not a problem.