[Enter Three Kingdoms Theme Song]
Twilight Sparkle and her friends screamed wildly as they entered into the Book of Ages. As they landed on the ground, they came across the Ancient Land of Ma. They all entered it as they're ready to face it. They witnessed the land was in turmoil as Imperial Court argued with each other while civil war broke out between peasants, rebels, imperials, warriors, nobles, warlords, ministers and even the Emperor.
Stallion: Through the storm,
Through the darkness,
The once peaceful kingdom
Lost its Love and Harmony
Turn into grief despair
Virtue Dragon, Blade Dragoon and Warpath Temper prayed and bowed down before the altar as they make a vow of sworn brotherhood. They joined up with various brave and compassion warriors in journeying across the land to help troubled ponies.
Azure Phoenix stood on the Imperial Palace's entrance as he held his sword up high proudly as his Imperial Phoenix Army. His army cheered wildly and proudly. They all went from territory to territory for conquest and control of the land.
Claw Tiger smiled proudly as he led his Tiger Warriors to deal with rebels. As he was dying, Claw Tiger passed the sword to his eldest son, Brave Tiger. Brave Tiger led his warriors in reclaiming Wuhu River for his clan. As he died, he passed to Courage Tiger as the new Leader of Kingdom.
Stallion: The destiny is now yours
To change its course and fate.
Heaven and Earth chose you to fulfill its purpose
Virtue Dragon helped ponies as well as showing kindness and compassion. His warriors of Western Dragon Kingdom fought bravely and determinedly to defend the innocent.
Stallion: A hero with benevolent heart
Desires a land of virtue.
Azure Phoenix recruited more of warriors and strategists under his banner. He led the Imperial Phoenix Kingdom army across the land for conquest and world domination of empire.
Stallion: A hero with great ambition
Desired a land of power and talents
Courage Tiger was in great doubt and pain about his past. Nevertheless, he stood proudly on Water Tiger military naval ship, along with others. He was leading them to defend his home.
Stallion: A hero with courageous fangs
Desired a land of unity.
Three kingdoms marched into the battlefield as they all charged into it as they began battled with each other fiercely and firmly.
Stallion: Pray its Terror Ends,
Hope the Peace Returns
Twilight Sparkle and her friends witnessed the holographic form of history records about the heroes and villains from Qin Dynasty Era into the Three Kingdoms Era. They were amazed and shocked, but sometimes angered and upset while others - pained and despair.
Stallion & Chorus: Oh, Great Warriors of the Heaven
Save us from the Demon God's Hell
May you guide us to Paradise Land
Where no blood shall ever shed again
Azure Phoenix and Han Zero stood before Royal Sisters. Both sides held each other hooves for the moment before the princesses disappeared from sights, including Han Zero. Azure Phoenix slowly turned and faced his two biggest rivals - Virtue Dragon and Courage Tiger. Three Rulers held anc crossed each other's their swords up proudly. It created the magical aura forms of Greenish Dragon, Bluish Phoenix and Crimson Tiger stood up and roared wildly as the mightiest warriors in Land of Ma!
Stallion & Chorus: Whenever we're in grave danger,
You braved to bring us home
Your deeds will not be Forgotten
Your Tale becomes Legend
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic - Mystic History
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Chapter 34: Towards the Justice
A week has passed, Virtue Dragon and his army attended to Old Pony Pang's funeral. The peasants approached and offered their foods and drinks to honor the fallen strategist. While dilemma of invading and conquering the Benevolent Palace, Virtue Dragon can't ignore what has happened especially if it's Old Pony Pang's death and ponies desired his rule. After the moment of thinking, he has decided to launch full-scale invasion on Shu Province at once. They all charged to the battlefield, and engaging the defenders.
"Though Old Pony Pang was lost, cheers of joy from Virtue Dragon's army and his peasants followers flooded Basilisk Fort. Virtue Dragon could not help but think that this was not the right path." Narrator narrated, "But to avenge Old Pony Pang's death and to answer the fervent answer desires of ponies of Shu Province, Virtue Dragon advanced his army on the Shu Province capital of Benevolence Palace. For he had finally made up his mind to attack Alchemist Dragon."
Receiving the news of his friend's death, Skysoar led the reinforcement in assisting and helping Virtue Dragon to push forward while conquering most of fortresses and bases. He is determined to fulfill his deceased ally's dream.
"Meanwhile, hearing of Old Pony Pang's death, Skysoar Intellect left Blade Dragoon in charge of Jing, and set out to join the battle. He joined up with Virtue Dragon, and together they looked swiftly capture Benevolence Palace. Driven by the lost dreams of his fallen friend and ally, the Dragon would soar over the hills of Shu, where the feathers of the Phoenix lay scattered in the wind..."
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After Skysoar and his forces have arrived and joined up with Virtue Dragon and his forces, all of them were at the war council chamber for discussing and planning a strategy to conquer the Benevolence Palace. They were all chatted and discussed of how they would be able to conquer the land without bloodshed.
"If we can secure Benevolent Palace, Shu Province will be ours. Lord Virtue will finally have a country on his own." Skysoar said calmly and firmly, "And with the land divided in three, then..."
"So, we can launch the attack and defeat Azure Phoenix?" Virtue Dragon asked.
“That is what you got in case, right?” Tigress ask, arching an eyebrow3 at this.
"Indeed..." Sksysoar nodded firmly, "However, the road will be difficult and danger. It's not only Azure Phoenix we should be weary of."
"What? What are you saying?" Tigress asked angrily and suspiciously, "Are you talking about my brother?!"
Skysoar nodded his head, "Yes. I hope they would maintain our alliance until we defeat Azure Phoenix."
"Yeah, well, patient isn't what my brother's good at, unless you did exactly what you've promised to him," Tigress commented dryly, "Returning Jing to him."
“Otherwise, we’re in big trouble.” Virtue Dragon remarks with a nod.
"No, we need it for invasion. I am confident that your kingdom will be fine without it," Skysoar said firmly, "I assure you that we will return the Jing when our mission is complete."
"Hello! Should we focus on battle?" Warpath asked impatiently.
Dragonspear nodded, "Indeed. It seems that Lord Alchemist Dragon refused to surrender. He would rather fight than surrendering to us."
Skysoar sighed, "I know waging this battle violates the principles of justice and honor. But we need Shu Province." Levitating his war fan, he moved some chess pieces towards the enemy fortress on battlefield map, "We begin marching towards the targets. As Mr. Xan has informed me that some of officers and soldiers wished to surrender and defect to us."
Xan nodded, "Indeed. Lord Virtue Dragon's virtue is known to ponies of the land. They would welcome his rule."
Remembering his fallen friend, Virtue Dragon sighed, "Pang's devotion showed me the truth. I have not doubts about this battle. We must end it as soon as possible. Instead of battling and attacking them, try and convince the warriors to join us. Rally the peasants. If they refused, we have no choice."
“Are you crazy?!” Tigress yells out in alarm. “We can’t go attacking peasants.”
“Right, we would be no better than the ones who did before.” Dragonspear admits seriously.
"I'm afraid there is no other way," Skysoar said calmly, "But I am certain that ponies will not fight and welcome us in. Use our lord's banners. It will help us convince the peasants to let us without spilling bloodshed."
“Well, that could work.”
“At least unless there are violent ones who don’t like our lord.” Tigress suggests worried.”
“We will used what’s works.” Skysoar explains calmly.
"Then, it is settle. All forces, advance!" Virtue Dragon ordered firmly.
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As ordered, the army of Virtue Dragon's marched out and engaged the enemies head of, with Virtue Dragon and Skysoar leading them from behind. They have easily overpowered and defeated the enemies, as well as conquered most of fortresses, armories and supply bases. As instructed, they used the banners of Virtue Dragon to convince and insisted the officers and soldiers to surrender, as well as rallying the peasants behind him.
They have arrived on another fortress, when they confronted a Griffin Minister, who is outside and guarding his area With his soldiers standing besides him, they're all readied for the fight.
"Out invaders! Benevolent Palace is our land!" Griffon Minister snapped in anger.
"Under Alchemist Dragon's rule, Shu Province will wither and die. Lord Virtue's wisdom sorely needed." Skysoar spoke out, "You can fight on if you like, but it is pointless. Under its current rule, Shu Province will be doomed."
“Right, so I would give up if I were you.” Virtue Dragon explains seriously. “This won’t end well.”
“Either way, we win.”
"Even so, I cannot turn my back on my lord!" Griffon Minister protested.
And just before anyone could do anything, Virtue Dragon put his twin swords down as he approached to Griffon Minister. He bowed to the ground humbly shocking everyone of what they just saw.
"Minister, I understand your devotion. I have no intention of harming the innocents nor would I challenge Alchemist Dragon," Virtue Dragon said humbly, "However, as long as there is chaos, I cannot stand idly by and watch ponies suffered. But if I won't do it, then who will? Who will Azure Phoenix?"
Griffon Minister was in shocked and surprised by Virtue Dragon's wisdom. He gave some thoughts of what he has said. He took out his sword, alerting both sides of the army readying with their weapons for a fight. Instead of engaging, he placed the sword down. He bowed humbly before Virtue Dragon.
"My lord, you are truly benevolent warlord. I shall surrender to you for my griffons," Griffon Minister declared.
Virtue Dragon smiled in relief as he helped and raised minister to stand up, "Thank you..."
Seeing Virtue Dragon and Griffon Minister shook hoof and claws, the soldiers and peasants gave the loud and happy cheers for them.
“And so, it looks like the battle has won.” Virtue Dragon comments in observation.
"Let us hope everything will be fine..." Skysoar said firmly.
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At the Benevolent Palace, Alchemist Dragon and his son Brawl received the news from the battlefield. They and their loyal ministers and officers couldn't believe in their ears that their own soldiers and peasants have turned on them. Sunburst and Phobos were there as well. They were tied to the chains against the pillar.
"T-This can't be happening! We're losing to them!" Alchemist Dragon snapped in frustration, "Why has my own people joined the enemy?! Do they wanted to be invaded and subjugated by them?!"
Phobos groaned, "Obviously, you're a terrible leader. As in, a big fat loser!"
"What was that?!" Brawl demanded angrily.
Sunburst yelped, "He means to say that if you had just agree to our negotiation, we wouldn't be in this mess in the first place. And not to mention, you guys could have keep your positions. Perhaps, this is the time for your guys to surrender?"
"I'm cute and fluffy!" Phobos cheered.
Brawl snarled, "Never! We'll never surrender to them!"
"B-But what if they're right? Have I made the wrong decision?" Alchemist Dragon asked in concern, "I shouldn't have done so rashly in the first place."
"It's not too late to stop this. Please, surrender now," Sunburst pleaded.
"My lord, wait!" The dragon officer spoke, "I might have the idea. An idea that will bring salvation to us and destroy the enemies. With his help from the north, we can take our enemies down for good..."
Knowing what his officer has suggested, Brawl nodded, "Father, please! Summon him here. It's time we destroy them. He's our only hope."
As ministers and officers chatted and insisted, Alchemist Dragon sighed in defeat, "Very well. Get him here. We need his help..."
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After conquering most of the bases and fortress, and even gathering and recruiting the peasants and soldiers on their sides; Virtue Dragon and his forces marched and headed to the Ghidorah Fortress, where they make the camp and also preparing to launch the attack on Benevolence Palace. Xan, Veteran Shot and Gutsy continued marching to the south, convincing and turning peasants to join their sides while Starlight, Applejack and Dragonspear continued fighting and defeating the enemies. Virtue Dragon and the rest of his allies are inside the war council chamber for planning the strategy.
"We're almost there..." Saber said in relief.
"Yeah. Can't believe it," Sandbar said in surprise, "Its been almost two years. And those guys still want to fight."
“It’s like we have been doing this whole thing for a long time. And don’t ask me why I said that.”
“Yeah, I won’t.”
"Well, we just have to push harder. No way that Alchemist Dragon gonna win. The people of Shu Province are on our side," Warpath said firmly and proudly, "He's finished."
"Warpath is right. If we give one more push, they should be surrendering to us," Skysoar said firmly and calmly.
"Report!" The Dragon Guard exclaimed in concern as he arrived and entered the chamber. He bowed and reported, "Enemy reinforcement has arrived. They were led by Justice Tackle! He's coming from the north. Heading straight towards us!"
Everyone gasped in shock and concern. Apple Bloom asked, "Justice Tackle? Who the hay is he?"
"Justice Tackle is the mightiest Dragon Raider from the Dragon Desert," Saber explained, "I heard that he was notorious criminal and murderer for abandoning his own father and slaughtering the innocents for so-called 'revenge' against Azure Phoenix. He's nasty criminal."
“Well, he can’t be all bad, right?”
“He can be bad if he wants to be, Apple Bloom.”
"That doesn't seem to be adding up," Sandbar said in concern.
"And after he was defeated, he is now working for another religious sect." Skysoar added firmly, "And now he's on the way here to assist Alchemist Dragon. It will be difficult for us to beat him and get to the palace."
Warpath scoffed arrogantly, "Not if I have anything to say about it..."
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Virtue Dragon and his allies have gathered at the walls of Ghidorah Fortress, where they found the large army of 30,000 soldiers were led by Justice Tackle and Breaker.
"Wow. Never thought that we'd see him here." Ben spoke upon glancing at Justice Tackle.
"Why? Were you expecting somepony else?" Virtue Dragon ask Ben with a skeptic arch.
"No, just wasn't expecting him."
Warpath scoffed arrogantly, "He doesn't look so tough."
Virtue Dragon on the other hoof spoke in precaution, "Warpath, do not underestimate the enemy. He's much stronger and powerful than you realize."
Skysoar nodded as he confirms, "Indeed. He did challenge and fight Azure Phoenix's Hound - Bullhound, knowing that he does not stand a chance."
"What? You'd think I'll lose to him?" Warpath demands as if his pride is being insulted here.
"No. All I ask is that you should be careful. Good luck." Virtue Dragon warns precautiously to his ally.
Warpath scoffed, "Luck? All I need is the big jar of apple cider. It does make me strong and powerful.
Apple Bloom groaned, "Haven't forgotten how crazy you are over a drink."
"He is like a male big version of Rainbow Dash." Ben remarks with an annoyed sigh.
"Only more arrogant."
Warpath led his small units out of the castle walls. They're now confronting Justice Tackle and his units.
Justice Tackle chuckles in amusement, "So, you have finally show your faces? I was wondering of how on The Land of Ma's name can I make you come out.
Warpath snaps angrily, "Hey, kid! Has anyone told you about me? What I did at Changban Bridge? You'd think you can take me down?
"Please. That is nothing. I have fought tougher and strong warrior than you are!"
Warpath smirked while boasting, "Want a bet."
"Bring it on." Justice Tackles taunts in determination. This pony is going down!
Both Warpath and Justice Tackle mounted up their dragon steeds. They both charged at once straight at each other. They swung and clashed their spears at first strike before passing them by. They go around and make two to six clashes. At the seventh clash, they began swinging and striking their spears at each other wildly and firmly for few times. And at the same time, their own soldiers cheered out wildly and proudly for their own generals to win the duel.
Sandbar whistles in amazement, "Wow. Gotta admit it. That's some fighting."
"Eeyup. Who will win, that's the question." Apple Bloom comments in amazement.
"I'm more worried if they killed each other."
"Who knows at this point?" Ben comments to the two foals as he kept on watching.
Saber admits, "Well, Justice Tackle is supposed to be courageous and bravest warrior, especially riding a dragon steed, among the Dragon Raider. Don't wanna mess with
him."
"No kidding. Last time I rode a dragon ride to challenge him. He make me look like an amateur."
"I still don't get one thing. For someone like him being courageous and heroic, why would he turn on his own father in the first place?"
"Yeah. That's a good question."
Sandbar looks thoughtfully as he explains, "Smolder said that Justice Tackle is avenging his father after Azure Phoenix executed him. Maybe that's the reason that he became a criminal?"
Saber shakes his head while countering, "No. Justice Tackle rebelled first before his father got executed. I'd say it's upside down."
"I'm confused. Is he supposed to be a good guy or bad guy?" Apple Bloom ask in confusion by this.
"That's a good question." Sandbar admits. He wishes he got an answer to that one.
Warpath and Justice Tackle continued swinging and striking their spears at each other wildly and fiercely for few times. They then clashed for the moment.
"Your lord talks of benevolence, and yet brings the destruction! It's unforgivable!" Justice Tackles roars out in fury at his opponent.
"Look who's talking, jerk! You talk about justice, and yet when you rebel against Azure Phoenix, you've abandon and let your pops died. Not to mention, you kill those poor ponies!" Warpath exclaims furiously towards his enemy right back.
"No! I'd never meant to let my father died! I was told that he was executed, so I set out for revenge! But he tricked me and framed me!"
"Yeah. Not falling for it, jerkass!"
"Like how you and your lord invade Benevolence Palace?! Then, you're no different from Azure Phoenix!" Justice Tackle snaps in defiance to Warpath. As you expected, that pisses him off more.
"I'm gonna make you eat some dust, asshole!" Warpath exclaims in rage.
Departed from the clash, both Warpath and Justice Tackle swung their spears at each other fiercely for ten rounds. The brute warrior thrust his spear at the young warrior, who dodged his head down while kicked the spear off and then him away from him. Justice Tackle began swinging and striking his spear at Warpath, who blocked and deflected the attacks firmly and seriously. He then swung a punch at him. He nearly fell off from his steed, but thanks to his spear tipping and holding on the ground, allowing him to kick his face. This annoyed and angered Warpath to grabbed and punched at Justice Tackle's face for few times until the latter gave a headbutt against him.
Both Warpath and Justice Tackle continued swinging and striking their spears at each other while trotting and riding their dragon steeds around for few rounds in dueling circle. Their own armies cheered out for their generals to win.
"Wow, looks like anything can go here!" Apple Bloom cheers out wildly as she bounces up and down.
"Yeah, anything which is better than this." Ben mumbles in concern.
Justice Tackle roared out loud as he nudged his dragon steed to jump over Warpath. He then thrust and struck his spear at him. He barely dodged and evade the attacks before grabbing and pulling him down to the ground. Both of them continued swinging and striking their spears at each other for few times. The duel continued on until noon.
Sandbar groans in boredom, "Aw man! That's gotta be longest duel I ever seen."
"I know. Can't one of them win and get it over with?" Apple Bloom complains. "Or make a Round Two?"
"Right. Somepony ring the gong already!"
Virtue Dragon seems to agree as he calls out, "Sound the gong!"
With gong banged, both Warpath and Justice Tackle halted their fights at once. They turned around and returned to their army at once.
Warpath, Ben and his team climbed up the stairs and meet up with Virtue Dragon and Skysoar.
"Why would you do that for?! I almost had him!" Warpath demands furiously to his allies for interrupting his match.
Virtue Dragon explains calmly, "And he almost had you too, Warpath. So, it is best that you replenish your strength before you returned to the battlefield, otherwise you'd be defeated."
Skysoar agrees as he added, "Our lord is right. You maybe the strongest, but that doesn't mean you won't get easily tired. Best to eat and drink up."
"Fine. But I'll show you all that I can win this fight. I promise." Warpath growls out in defeat. He does need to recover his strength before continuing the fight after all.
"Wow. He's on fire." Ben whistles in amazement.
"Yep. He's like my sis." Apple Bloom remarks in agreement. "Once AJ begins to do something, she is Tartarus determined to finish it."
"Right. Still, not like this."
"Let's hope he can win another round." Saber added seriously to his allies.
By night time, Warpath and Justice Tackle have replenished their strength and sharpened their weapons. They're ready for the second round. Both of them have entered and moved around the dueling circle.
Warpath exclaims in determination, "I'm going to win this round for sure!"
Justice Tackle chuckles skeptically, "Not a chance. Prepare yourself!"
They nudged their dragon steeds in charging straight at each other. They swung their spears in a brief clash. They turned around and began the fierce brawl by swinging and striking at each other for few rounds.
Both Warpath and Justice Tackle clashed their spears for the moment. They then departed at once. As the young warrior swung his attack, the brute warrior quickly dodged down before launched his uppercut attack on his chin but got kicked by face. Warpath grabbed and thrown him off from his dragon steed. Luckily, he threw the spear on the floor, allowing him to stand on top of pole's end. He turned around and charged straight at him. Waiting at the right moment, Warpath swung his spear at Justice Tackle, who just jumped over it while kicked at his face again before grabbing and swinging his spear at him off from his steed. Justice Tackle landed on his own dragon steed before grabbing his spear.
Angered and annoyed by insults, Warpath charged and rammed the dragon steed, pushing Justice Tackle down. Both of them grabbed their spears while preparing to attack. As the leaf slowly descended and touched the ground, they both charged and engaged a fierce duel. Both of them are equally matched in fighting with brute strength and skills.
"Incredible... Justice Tackle is indeed fierce and mighty dragon warrior. The rumors of him is true." Virtue Dragon spoke out, amazed by the power and strength that is Justice Tackle.
"That maybe so, my lord, but what of his history?" Skysoar points out to Virtue Dragon seriously. "Could it be true that he has turned back on his father?"
"I do not think so. I believe Azure Phoenix wanted him to attack him, so he can framed that Justice Tackle is a murderous killer, who has no honor and benevolence in him. He wanted him to be killed."
"I suspect as much. So, tell me, my lord. Do you wish him to be part of our units?"
Virtue Dragon pauses to think on that one. He then nodded while answering, "Yes. We need more allies to defeat our enemies."
"Let us hope that Warpath defeat and make him to join us." Skysoar spoke out in agreement. That is if Warpath doesn't kill him first.
Warpath roared as he charged and slammed Justice Tackle off. But the young Dragon Rider was able to withstand and hold him down, he began pushed back. Both of them struggled in pushing and ramming at each other for the moment. The brute warrior gave him a headbutt before grabbing and holding him up for the moment. He thrown him off to the ground.
While recovering from the attack, Justice Tackle quickly rolled over and evade Warpath's thrusting his spear at him for the moment. He managed to grab and hold the spear down before kicked him off. He managed to get up as he began thrusting and swinging his spear at Warpath, who struggled to dodge and block his swift attacks. He then managed to grab the spear, followed by thrusting back at him but did the same thing.
As both Warpath and Justice Tackle struggled and held on the spears for the moment, they dropped their spears down before charged and attacked each other fiercely and determinedly for few times by punching and kicking. And once again, they held on each other while pushing each other for long moment.
Eventually, both of them kicked each other off. And at the same time, they grabbed each other's head wear. Warpath has the dragon-like helmet while Justice Tackle got the turban. They turned and glared at each other for the moment. They then laughed out loud and heartily while returning to their own army.
"Did I miss something?" Sandbar spoke out, confused by this turn of events.
"Rught. One moment, they are preparing to strangle each other, the next, they acted like it's no big deal." Apple Bloom added, surprised as Sandbar is.
"Perhaps there's more to this than meets the eye." Ben spoke out thoughtfully.
Warpath interrupts Justice Tackle as he held out his opponent's helmet, "Hey, kid! Want your helmet back?!"
Justice Tackle scoffed, "Don't you mean you want your turban back? I can trade it for you."
"No thanks. But I dare you to try and take it."
"Make me."
Both sides of the army gave the loud battle cry and cheered. They marched out and ready to attack, but Virtue Dragon in front of his own army.
"Master Tackle, you have fought gallantly. I admire your fighting spirit. However, I wish that we return to our camp and rest until tomorrow morning. I assure you that I won't harm you." Virtue Dragon promises to Justice Tackle sincerely.
Justice Tackle thoughtfully spoke, "Hmm... Very well, I accept it. Till we meet again."
"Are you sure?" Breaker ask Justice Tackle curiously yet concerned about this.
"Do not worry, I believed they're honorable warriors."
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At the war council chamber of Ghidorah Fortress, Virtue Dragon and his allies were discussed of their next plans to fight against Justice Tackle.
"Wow?! Seriously?!" Warpath yells out, surprised by what Virtue Dragon has decided on.
"I am. I believed that Justice Tackle can be convinced and join our cause. You did fought him. What do you think?!" Justice Tackle ask Warpath, pondering if his ally likes his idea.
Warpath laughed, "I admit that guy's a fierce fighter, alright. He's definitely matched with mine. I want to have rematch."
"Well, it will make for one less enemy, I will give you that." Saber admits in amazement.
"Plus, we will have Justice on our side. No pun intended."
"However, we need one of you to go and talk him. We need to persuade him to join us, in order to fight and defeat Azure Phoenix. With him on our side, we would able to force Alchemist Dragon to stand down." Skysoar suggests to the others.
Saber raise a hoof as he offers, "I'll go. I mean I can try to convince him. But I do need some assistance. I need Ben, Sandbar and Apple Bloom to help me with this."
Ben who is in the room sighs, "Somehow I knew we will end up in this again."
"Relax, this shouldn't be hard."
"Very well. I trust you would able to achieve this mission." Skysoar said to Saber in confidence.
"It'll be done." Saber spoke as he bows.
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Saber and his team made their way to Justice Tackle's camp, where they talk and negotiate with him inside his camp. As both Justice Tackle and his allies listened, they were in shock and surprised by the proposal.
"You wish us to join your cause?" Justice Tackle ask, still recovering from the surprise.
Saber answers with a nod, "Yes."
"I am sorry. But I cannot do so."
"What?" Sandbar ask as he arches his eyebrow. "Why not?"
"Yeah, you would be done perfect!" Apple Bloom exclaims to Justice Tackle in concern. "What gives?"
"I was sent here to assist my lord's allies to repel invaders like you." Justice Tackle explains seriously, reminding the group of one fact: he was send to deal with the invaders and that's that.
Breaker spoke out, "Much like the Young Master here, I'm sure you have reasons for your action. There's not much point in talking about them now though."
Saber sighed, "Believe me, Breaker. We didn't come here to invade in the first place. We tried to reason and negotiate with Lord Alchemist to surrender his land to us without the fight. But instead, he chose to resist us. We didn't have the choice. Plus, they murdered our ally."
"Right, as much as I hate to say this, we will need all the help we can get." Ben sighs in agreement.
"So how about it?"
"Why should I believe in you?" Justice Tackle ask Saber skeptically, pondering what makes him think that he should believe whatever the pony just said.
"Why should I?" Saber counters right back, confusing Justice Tackle.
"What?"
"There rumors about you being a real rebel for betraying and rebelling against the Qin Dynasty. And for defying the emperor means the execution of all your clan. And also, you did massacre the innocents too."
"Wow! You got it all wrong!" Breaker protests to Saber but he rethinks it before continuing, "Actually I got it all wrong because I was deceived and misled that they've executed our relatives. I didn't know that I would lead us into trap."
"Indeed. Because of that trickery, I've let my rage and anger blind me and killed everyone including the innocents. I didn't mean to go too far." Justice Tackles admits in regret and guilt.
"Wow, sure feel bad about it, huh?" Apple Bloom ask Justice Tackle with a sweet smile.
"You better believe it."
"We did a lot of things we regret." Ben admits in sadness. "Not being there for Twilight when she felt into Azure's hooves is one of them."
"I see." Justice Tackle said, understanding what Ben is talking about.
"Will you join us?" Saber ask, repeating the offer.
"No..."
"Seriously?! Master Justice, think about it. Our enemy is Azure Phoenix, not Virtue Dragon. He's the one, who framed you and massacred your family. It's him we should be battling, not us."
"Believe me, I want to join you. But my justice refused. If you defeat me, then I shall consider it." Justice Tackle challenges. As much as he would want to join the other side, his justice refused. If they were to beat him, he will reconsider.
"Alright, I'll do it." Ben said as he got his Master Sword out.
Saber however hold a hoof out to stop him, speaking, "No, Ben. I will. It's time to show them that I am my father's son."
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Everyone was gathering at the center of main camp. Saber and Justice Tackle were armed with their weapons as they prepared to fight.
"Yeah, oh right, man, give it to him, man!" Sandbar calls out to Saber in support.
"Come on, win this one for our side!" Apple Bloom cheers out wildly.
"Thanks." Saber spoke out, satisfied by the support.
Breaker cheers out to Justice Tackle, "Knock them dead, cous!"
"I intend to win. I will not lose." Justice Tackle spoke out in determination.
With the gong sounded, both Saber and Justice Tackle charged and engaged a fierce duel at once. Saber tried to swing and strike his Twin Dragoon Sabers at Justice Tackle, who swiftly and quickly dodge and evade the attacks while easily fight back on his face, limbs and chest for ten times. The Dragon Raider kicked the young warrior off.
Saber grunted in pain as he struggled to get up. He charged while trying to swing and strike his swords down at Justice Tackle, who dodged the attacks at ease for few times. As soon as the former thrust his swords at him, the latter dodged and rolled over to pass him by. He kicked him off before grabbed and wrecked the young warrior in his surroundings. He then kicked him off.
Despite unable to land a punch and kick at him, Saber refused to give up and continued fighting Justice Tackle, who swiftly and quickly dodge and evade the attacks while fight back. Saber thrust his swords at Justice Tackle, who was about to block the attack, but instead the former rolled over to kick him off. This allowed Saber to charge and engage him at once, surprised and shocked Justice Tackle to unable to defend himself.
"Looks like Saber will win this one." Ben said in observation. "In fact, I think he has."
"Unless Justice Tackle gets the upper hoof." Sandbar added seriously.
Saber was able to gain the upperhand in beating and punching at Justice Tackle, who remained firm and endure the attacks. As soon as he wasted his energy, allowing the Dragon Raider grabbed and held the punch before strike back at him by chest and face, bruising and injuring him for few times. He then grabbed and thrown Saber to the ground. He jumped and slammed on the young warrior's chest hard.
As Justice Tackle walked away, he found Saber struggled painfully to stand up and ready for the fight.
Justice Tackle spoke in disbelief, "You still won't give up?!"
"Never..." Saber insists, to Justice Tackle's further disbelief.
"Why?! Why continue the fight?"
"Because if we don't get this land, then we wouldn't able to save everyone, stop Azure Phoenix and his empire, and also won't able to build the Land of Benevolence, where everyone that is strong and weak can live in harmony and peace, not against each other. We can't fail... We can't."
Shocked and surprised by Saber's commitment and personality, Justice Tackle gave the thoughts of what he has said. He knew what he meant and refused to let anyone share the same fate as his family.
"You also serve in the name of justice?" Justice Tackle ask calmly. Saber nodded. "In that case, I shall join you in your quest to right the wrongs in the land!"
"Young master... If that is what you desire, then it is my pleasure to join them as well." Breaker spoke out, agreeing to join as well. If Justice Tackle agrees to join, then so shall he.
As Justice Tackle raised his hoof up high, his Dragon Raiders gave the loud cheers and battle cry as they all agreed to join the part of Virtue Dragon's.
"Well, that went well." Ben spoke out in amusement. "It took one big speech to win them all."
"Why can't every battle be like that?" Apple Bloom ask Ben curiously.
"Because then we wouldn't have movies!"
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Saber and his team including Justice Tackle and his army have arrived at the Ghidorah Fortress, where Virtue Dragon and his units were waiting.
"Welcome back, son. I assumed the mission a success?" Virtue Dragon ask Saber curiously.
"Yes. father." Saber answers as he bows to his father.
Justice Tackle bowed humbly as he spoke, "My lord Virtue Dragon, we are honored to serve under you. I will do everything I can to help you achieve your ambition. I fight in the name of justice."
"Thank you, Justice Tackle." Virtue Dragon spoke out calmly.
"We have added a new officer among us. Now, it is time to end this. Onward to Benevolence Palace!" Skysoar exclaims in determination. With Justice Tackle on their side, time to put an end to this madness!
Virtue Dragon's Army gave the loud battle cry and cheers. All of them are now marching off to Benevolence Palace as they prepared to conquer it now.
"Sure hope this is right." Sandbar mumbles to the present ones in concern.
"As long as something unexpected doesn't occur." Apple Bloom added.
"Somehow, I wonder if it has already." Ben said seriously. In this timeline, anything can AND will happen.
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Inside the Benevolent Palace's Walls, Alchemist Dragon and his loyalists of ministers and officers including his son were waiting for the reports from Justice Tackle. They have waited for two to three days, and no reports have come. More of Virtue Dragon's army have surrounded and readied to attack the castle, on their lord's order. The ministers and generals muttered and wondered of what's really going on, and thinking about what if they lose again. This annoyed and angered Brawl a lot.
"Enough!" Brawl shouted in anger, scaring the loyalists, "I don't believe that we will lose. We can't! We have Justice Tackle with us! There is no way that they can beat him!"
"I wouldn't be too sure of that," Sunburst said calmly. Everyone turned and looked at him. He continued, "Just listen to me for once. Think about it. You've gotta stop and surrender to Virtue Dragon now. If you do so, then he will forgive you all."
Phobos scoffed, "I wouldn't hold my breathe..."
"Phobos!" Sunburst snapped in anger.
Brawl snarled as he aimed his sword at Sunburst and Phobos's throat, "If I were you, I'd be silence! We will not lose to your friends. They will die. When Justice Tackle come back, then we have no further use of you..."
"Lord Justice Tackle has returned!" The soldier reported.
Everyone, from the castle's walls, looked up and found Justice Tackle and his army arriving and standing before the Benevolent Palace. Alchemist Dragon and his allies cheered out wildly and happily, believing that he has won the war.
"Justice Tackle! You came! I trust that you have succeeded dealing with the rebels?" Alchemist Dragon asked hopefully.
"In the name of Virtue Dragon and the dream of benevolence, I have come to plead you to surrender to him now!" Justice Tackle ordered firmly.
Alchemist Dragon and his allies were in shocked and disbelief of what they just heard. The Lord of Shu Province stuttered and quivered in fear and shock before fainted to the ground. His son grabbed and hold him, assisted by his ministers and generals.
"I'm begging you now! You have to surrender or else you make things worse!" Sunburst pleaded.
Brawl snarled, "Quiet, thieves!"
Phobos groaned, "That guy got the attitude problem..."
"No... You're right..." Alchemist Dragon said sadly and weakly, shocking everyone to look at him. He cried tearfully, "It is time to surrender. We don't stand a chance against them.
Brawl gasped, "Father, no!"
Alchemist Dragon cried tearfully while struggled to get up before the walls. He then looked at Justice Tackle, "General, tell Virtue Dragon that I have decided to surrender. No more bloodshed. Just promise me that he will tend and manage the land well."
Justice Tackle nodded, "You have my word!" He turned to his army, "Warriors of Dragon Desert! Raise the cry! The battle is ours!"
Dragon Desert Raiders gave the loud battle cry and cheers that they have won the fight, followed and joined by Virtue Dragon's army as well. On the castle walls, most of loyal ministers and generals cried tearfully and sadly that Alchemist Dragon has decided to surrender. Brawl grunted in anger while punching against the floor very hard. Sunburst and Phobos remained silent from the event. Alchemist Dragon looked down in defeat as he has lost.
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With the news have spread across Shu Province, Virtue Dragon and his main army arrived and entered the Benevolent Palace. They met up with Alchemist Dragon and his loyalists. They all bowed down in defeat yet humbly. The citizens of Shu Province gave the loud cheers while welcoming their new lord to rule their land now. The soldiers released Sunburst and Phobos as they both reunited with the rest of their friends. Starlight and Sunburst gave each other a deep passionate kiss.
"Sunburst, I am so glad that you're alright!" Starlight exclaimed in relief.
“It’s as if my life passed by in front of my eyes.” Phobos comments. “It was boring.”
“Yeah, yeah, no offense, it isn’t about you.”
“Well, excuse me!”
Sunburst chuckled uneasily, "Well. It wasn't easy. After all, this is my first time to negotiate with ancient ponies."
"Tell me about it..." Phobos grumbled.
Virtue Dragon approached to Alchemist Dragon, who is still looking down in defeat and shame. He spoke sadly, "Lord Alchemist Dragon, I-!"
Brawl interrupted, "We do not need your stupid apology! You've got what you want. So, leave us alone. We don't want to see you! You're not benevolent hero. You're a thief and intruder! Azure Phoenix was right! You're the traitor to Qin Dynasty!"
Virtue Dragon was stunned and hurt by the comment. He then looked away in shame as he knew that Brawl was right. He did attack their home in the first place.
"Wrong. My lord chose Sunburst's suggestion as a way to avoid conflict. But instead of negotiating, you chose violence and aggressiveness against us. It is clear that you and your father were not great enough to rule in this time of strife." Skysoar said firmly, "My lord is a benevolent ruler. With Shu Province in his hooves, that is what Lord Virtue Dragon has become."
“Ye4ah, I gotta agree.” Sunburst admits meekly. “It wouldn’t happened if you agreed to the negotiations to begin with.”
“And not be a total jerk!” Phobos exclaims in amusement.
"How dare you?!" Brawl snarled.
"Enough. Do what you must..." Alchemist Dragon said firmly.
Virtue Dragon nodded, "I will. You have my word."
Skysoar's gesture, the Soldiers of Virtue Dragon moved and led Alchemist Dragon and the rest of his soldiers away from Virtue Dragon and his allies. The leader of his forces turned and faced his friends.
"It wasn't easy for me to fight my own relatives. And I'm sorry to drag you all into this," Virtue Dragon apologized, "But I thank you all. I know there would have been no victory without you. Weren't it not for your loyalty, I don't know how I would able to go on."
"No one's here because they want to follow the House of Noble Dragon," Warpath said calmly.
Dragonspear nodded, "I know we are here for only one reason and that is the vision you've shown us all."
"You are our lord, regardless of what name you bear." Skysoar said calmly, "It is your vision that hold us to you. Master Old Pang would be proud of you."
“Yeah, if it weren’t for his silly idea to give up on Twilight.” Ben remarks dryly.
“I don’t think that’s what he goes on.” Starlight comments in concern.
Virtue Dragon couldn't help but smile, "I shall not lose my pride in my name. However, no more will I be prisoner to it. From now on, I shall fight only as myself. Together, we'll put the end of chaos and bring forth the Land of Benevolence!"
Everyone gave the loud battle cry and cheers to Virtue Dragon. They have won not just the battle, but also earning the respect and supports of ponies and the land. They are ready to fight and defeat Azure Phoenix sooner or later...
"Twilight, hang on, we're coming..." Ben said firmly and calmly.
END...
Review and Suggest...
I really don't neam to nag or rush you, but I'm kind of getting sick if this story. I've been reading your past stories and they're pretty good. Plys, I know this gives off some important backstory for your universe. However, this story has still been going on for years, and to be honest, I really want to see how you fit the rest of the series in your universe. Could you at least tell me how many more chapters you have planned for this story?
Here's the Mystic History chart I have here to help you continue the story.
MYSTIC HISTORY:
1) Origins (??? - 100 Millions B.E.)
Before The Beginning, there were two powerful cosmos beings, Mystic Heaven - God of Creation & Incarnation and Apocalypse Devil - God of Chaos & Destruction. Mystic Heaven desired benevolence & harmony to balance multiverse while Apocalypse Devil or Demon God believed in power will balanced it. Both of them were once brothers, and it is their duty to ensure the balance between good and evil. Over time, the Demon God's power grow stronger yet hungers for. He began to see and believed that only strong survive and the weak perish as he sees how small and weak multiverse is and desired to change it under his image. Mystic Heaven refused as he believed that everyone have true strength, never the weakness.
Unable cooperate and come to agreement on the fate of multiverse, they fought against each other. Thus, this conflict named as Multiverse War, or known as Great Demon War.
2) Multiverse War/Great Demon War (100-20 Millions B.E.)
Prelude to war, they built their own army to combat against each other. Mystic Heaven created his Twelve Elemental Guardians, made of Wisdom, Power, Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Thunder, Ice, Wood, Metal, Light and Darkness. The God Of Creations Army was made of Mystics - Guardians, Protectors and Army of Light and Balance. Apocalypse Devil has his own - Thirteen Chaos Heralds, made of Pride, Lust, Envy, Greed, Sloth, Gluttony, Wrath, Vanity, Melancholy, Bloodthirsty, Dread, Manipulative and Ronin. His army was made of Demon Mystics - army of evil, chaos and destructive demons. They have been war against each other for more than millennium years as both sides are at equal.
At the End of Multiverse War, Mystic Guardian of Light and Chaos Herald of Ronin met at the regional green hill - Sacred Garden of Light. At their first sight on each other; instead of hostility, they both began befriend with each other in secrets. Over 13 years, they fell madly in love with each other as they plan to leave and abandoned their duty and brethren.
However, The Light was killed and assassinated at the very same place by his Chaos Herald siblings - Bloodthirsty, Lust and Vanity. Ronin was in despair and pain of losing her. Angered of assassination by his siblings yet reminded of his former love's kindness and desire of harmony, Ronin has made his decision. He betrayed his master and siblings, and he surrendered to the Guardians, who accepted him for their sister's name and plead. He helped and guided them in defeating both Chaos Heralds and Apocalypse Devil. The Chaos Heralds was imprisoned and sent to different locations and dimensions while Demon God was banished into Nothingness where they can never be heard or seen again...
3) The Age of Mystic Guardians (20 Millions - 10 Millions B.E.)
The Great Demon War has ended. The Mystic Gods and his protectors recreating and rebuilding the scarred and ruined land into a better - Mystic Realm & Mortal Realm. With it completed, Mystic Heaven vanished mysteriously while leaving most of artifacts and weapons to his protectors in protecting both realms. No one knows what happen to him.
The Mystic Guardians became the Leaders and Protectors of both Mystic & Mortal Realm. They even chose Ronin as the new Mystic Guardian of Light. But he declined it and passed to another one called Xiao Guang. He quoted it:
Ronin left the Mystic Guardians and wandered across both Mystic and Mortal Realms. No one knows what happen to him...
Over millennium years have passed, Mystic Guardians have passed their wisdom, knowledge and training to mortals, as well as taught and guide them of overcoming their struggles and united as one. The mortals slowly gained their own wisdom, strength, independence, cooperative and united while building various yet their own civilization and foundation. Thus, the peace and harmony has begun in various and different nations.
In 15 Millions B.C., Mystic Guardians and the mortals encountered and found a group of magnificent various creatures-like with highly intelligent and powerful abilities called Ancient Beasts. Though some are cannibals while a few are herbivores, they can be tamed and befriended as pets, partners, friends and family. While they lived peacefully together as one, but other times - they were at war with each other. At the end of 15 Million B.C., a giant flying yet blazing rock headed straight to the mortal realm. With such impact, it destroyed most of the land including the Ancient Beasts and mortals. While mortals and its home able to recuperate and restored to normal state over years, Ancient Beasts went extinct forever...
With their objectives complete, Twelve Mystic Guardians have suddenly vanished. Some said they passed on. Others claimed that they have become part of something that bridged between Heaven and Mortal. Mystic Ponies remained at Mystic Realm as they have sealed their portals from making contact with the mortals, leaving them to enjoy their new age of peace and harmony while prayed that there was no war...
6) The Age of Struggles (??? - 20 B.E.)
Over millennium years passed; the civilization continued to grow, build and advance their foundation of nation and home during the time of peace and prosperity. The various nations consists of Earth Ponies, Unicorns, Pegasi, Alicorns, Griffons, Dragons Diamond Dogs, Draconequus, Demons, Mythological Beasts and Monsters and more of creatures. However, peace can be shortened as it comes to war for power and control of the land while nations refuse friendship and alliance with one and another.
In 300 B.E., the almighty immortal ponies, Alicorns proposed of avoiding the war while maintaining the peace - alliance and cooperation from various nations. As judge and negotiator, they ensured cooperation and trading between nations are fair and just. Unicorns controlled sun & moon. Pegasi controlled the weather. Earth Ponies worked and tended the farm. Diamond Dogs mined the diamond mines. Minotaurs handled and managed the commerce. Griffon kept the jewels and treasure at safe bay. Demons guard against the beasts and monsters. Dragon kept watch on the Demons.
Though the peace was maintained and balanced, various nations bear the hatred and anger for each other. They wanted nothing more but gained power and control of land. As years passed on, the seasons has turned to worst - winter forever.
On 20 B.E., leaders of all nation have gathered at the summit including young Peacekeeper Lauren Iris Crystal, Chancellor Puddinghead of Earth Pony, Princess Platinum of Unicorns and Commander Hurricane of Pegasi for negotiation and discussion in dealing with the problems. However, none but young Lauren Iris Crystal have come to agreement and left as they all have returned to their nation for protection of theirs and war against others if they ever be invaded and attacked.
7) Birth of Equestria (20 B.E. - 0 A.E.)
Rather staying at their own kingdom forever; some have decided to leave and journey to find a new land and home for theirs. Among the traveler were Princess Platinum and her advisor - Clover the Clever of Unicorns, Chancellor Puddinghead and her Secretary Smart Cookies of Earth Ponies, Commander Hurricane and her Private Pansy of Pegasi, and Lauren Iris Crystal of Alicorns.
15 years have passed, these ponies have arrived at the land they once thought it's theirs but it was the same. The leaders began their argument at each other until the winter has come and caused on the land. They were all forced to retreat into the large cave for shelter. However, the leaders continued arguing, caused to be frozen in statues.
Learned the true cause of winter by Windogos; Lauren Iris Crystal, Clover the Clever, Smart Cookies and Private Pansy embraced with each other and ready to leave the Mortal Realm. Instead of passing on, their heart have inflicted the sparks and blazes of pure goodness that defeated and banished the Windogos as well as unfreeze the leaders. After learning and realizing their true potential and powers, they named its power as Fire of Friendship for their friendship and unity.
As the winter died down, the land is unfrozen and return to its beautiful land. The leaders have come to decision - working together as one and united nation of ponies and alliance with various creatures. They gathered their kinds to the new land under one nation.
In 0 A.E., seven leaders of four nations became the first founders and ministers of new kingdom and land while Lauren Iris Crystal was made as its first Princess. Upon hearing of new land, various creatures came to it and allied and worked together with the ponies as one. Thus, ended the struggle and war after a long time. And its new united kingdom of all called Equestria...
8) First Mystic War (0 A.E. - 100 A.E.)
On Spring 1 A.E., Equestria Ponies encountered the mysterious pony who claimed that he is from the Heaven to deliver both gifts and message as the sign of cooperation and alliance. However, they learned the truth behind it - he was a Mystic Pony and his kind was responsible of sending Windigos in forcing them to cooperate. Angered as Princess Lauren retaliated and killed the messenger, but she realized that killing him could bring war to her nation. Nevertheless, her kingdom and allies were willing to defend both their princess and home.
Angered as the Mystic Emperor received the news, he declared a war against the Equestria Ponies for defying and disrespecting him and his kind. Thus, began the First Mystic War.
Mystic Ponies have proven worthy adversary to Equestria due to them being ancient immortal and mystical beings, caused the mortals lost the war in first 10 years. However, with assistance of Alicorns and alliance, Hellsing Crystals, Magnus Stones and war machines; Equestria turn the tide and fought back. Mystic and Equestria have been on war over a century, and neither side have won the war while both sides have suffered heavy casualties, losses of brave soldiers, genocide of species and ruins of their own home.
Summer 90 A.E., Princess Lauren arrived at the River of Love in thinking a way to end the war without bloodshed and relinquish Mystic Ponies' anger. And there, she met the 199th Mystic Emperor of Mystic Ponies - Mystic Avatar. At first they were hostile and fought with each other for a whole day, but found something surprise and shock of their eyes being sparkled as if they're were meant to be together. They began their friendship as they learn and understand each other's personality, intention and dreams. At the same time, they postponed their military soldiers from attacking. And later, they began falling in love with each other.
Late Summer, 100 A.E., both Mystic Avatar and Princess Lauren Iris Crystal gathered their own forces and met at the River of Love. Both Mystic Pony and Alicorn Pony revealed their love and decision to end the war for good. Though ponies didn't like it, but they respected their leaders' decision. Thus, the war has ended. They both wedded and became the Prince and Princess of Equestria & Emperor and Empress of Mystic Realm.
9) Life of Princesses (100 - 150 A.E.)
The peace has returned to both Equestria and Mystic Realm since the end of First Mystic War. The immortals and mortals have become more friendlier, cooperative and open-minded to each other than the war they had before. During ten years of honeymoon, both Mystic Avatar and Princess Lauren Iris Crystal gave the birth of two daughters - Princess Celestia (Spring, 110 A.E.) and Princess Luna (Fall, 114 A.E.). Over 30 years have passed, two sisters have grown more beautiful and gracefully as their mother while possessed brave and strong as their fathers. The ponies of both Mystic and Equestria grew in love and appreciate them much. But fate has other things for two sisters.
Prior to the end of First Mystic War, Land of Ma was ruled by seven nation of Ma Different Kingdoms done by Princess Lauren Iris Crystal and her leaders. However, during First Mystic War, seven nation attacked and invaded on each other's in control of the land while ignorance to their allies. But Qin Dynasty defeated and conquered all as the land became its new and first kingdom, led by the first ruler and emperor - Qin Wang Di.
Qin Dynasty did try to conquer Mystic-Equestria Alliance land but fought and repelled them back to home. The alliance too try to fight and conquer it but repelled instead. Both sides have been war for 10 years until they make a firm decision to establish and maintain peace between them,
Princess Celestia and Princess Luna were sent to the Land of Ma, which was ruled under Emperor Qin Wang Di and his Qin Dynasty, as the Emperor's concubines and peace between his and Equestria. Upon their arrival to the borders of Land of Ma, they were attacked by Wasp Strike, who refused to let princesses to be taken. But he was defeated by Han Zero and Azure Phoenix. The Generals of Qin escorted princesses to the Imperial Palace as the Emperor's Concubines. In secrets, Royal Sisters fell in love with two generals since the meeting and rescue including the birth four children to Azure Phoenix & Princess Celestia - Strikespell, Wingblade, Notepoem and Hope Light.
A year later, Great Oracle Ji, leader of Yellow Scarf Rebellion, rose the rebellion and army of peasants to rebel the Qin Empire in attempts to bring 'New Age of Way of Peace' to the ponies of Ma and ending the tyrannical. However, the rebellion was destroyed by the Qin Imperial Army.
During four years passed, the Imperial Court fight among themselves of supporting the 'supposed heirs' to the throne. Military supports the eldest son - Prince Shine, led by Chief Commander Wolverine Thrust while ministers supports Prince Spoiled Runt were led by Prime Minister Excel Con and Head of Eunuch - Seekcurse. Throughout the event and various project involvement, the Emperor chose the eldest as his son. However, Qin Wang Di grew sicker and near to his death...
10) The Rise & Fall of Three Kingdoms (150 A.E. - 250 A.E.)
10a) Declination of Qin Dynasty:
Summer, 150 A.E., Emperor Qin Wang Di received a word that his imperial soldiers have found the elixir, which will revive and make him become an immortal. Han Zero, Azure Phoenix and 300 soldiers were sent to escort their allies and elixir to the Emperor. However, Han Zero was killed during the battlefield. Both the emperor and his eldest son were poisoned and murdered by Seekcurse before they could take the taste of elixir, but not before he was exposed by Chief Commander. Thus, Imperial Court was thrown into chaos of who will become the next emperor.
Prior to Cruez's rise of power, Chief Commander Wolverine Thrust sent Royal Sisters back to home before the Land of Ma was thrown into chaos and began a new war.
In Fall, 150 A.E., Wolverine Thrust led military officers to not only capture Excel Con, Seekcurse and anyone who involved of the plot but also executed them. However, the Chief Commander was killed in ambush but his military officers avenged him and defeated the corrupted officials including Excel Con. Seekcurse escaped with the second emperor and his younger brother - Mild Goody.
The Imperial Relatives were rescued by greedy Diamond Dog Captain Cruez, who took advantage of chaos and became Prime Minister and Regent of Qin Dynasty as he began abuse his powers in building his own 'paradise'. Seekcurse mysterious vanished after being ambushed and attacked by the captain. Four months have passed, warlords across the Land of Ma have been gathered to rebel and defeat Cruez. However, Cruez escaped with Mild Goody or Emperor Xian to Western Imperial Palace after the disastrous battle he has, thanks to Devil Destroyer. The Alliance make no attempts to defeat Cruez or restore the Qin Dynasty, instead they broke up and return to home in building their army and fortress for conquest of Ma.
In early spring, 151 A.E., Cruez was assassinated by Devil Destroyer for stealing, seducing and raping his beloved wife - Butterfly Dancer. But Emperor Xian fell under the grasp and control of Cruez's loyal Diamond Dogs.
10b) The Three Warlords of Ma:
In Summer, 151 - 166 A.E., Azure Phoenix took over the control of Midfield Province & Primal Capital City as his main command base for military and politics strategy, strengths and control. He even rebuilt the city, villages and even farm, as well as restore the governing and commerce system. He even recruited the brave, loyal and talented soldiers, strategists, politicians and military officers under his command. He also rescued and secured the Emperor's safety and powers to his command base. He even defeated various rival warlords - bandits & rebels, Devil Destroyer, Virtue Dragon and even his childhood friend - Noble Guild and his family. He unified most of areas in Northern Ma. Ma Citizens and Soldiers were please with it while supporting and praising him as their leader. Thus, he was named as not only 'Hero of Chaos', but also 'Conqueror of Northern Ma'.
In 150 A.E., Claw Tiger and his Tiger Clan found an Imperial Seal at the ruins of Imperial Palace after Cruez was defeated. The lord decided to keep it until the Emperor returned to his power. However, he was killed during his return home in early Spring, 151 A.E. His eldest son, Brave Tiger took over the clan and served under Noble Guild's brother - Greed Broke. In 155 A.E., Brave Tiger decided to retake his homeland from corrupted warlords by trading the Imperial Seal to his former master for 3,000 troops. After four years of reclaiming his home while gaining military officers and advisors; he gained his independence and became a warlord, which he was known as 'The Little Conqueror of South'. By 161 A.E., Brave Tiger planned to invade Primal Capital City to free the Emperor but was assassinated by assassins and mysterious wizard. His younger brother Courage Tiger succeeded him and became the Lord of Wuhu River. The young lord has managed to stabilize and manage his state well and peace was maintained.
In 150 - 174 A.E., Virtue Dragon and his sworn brothers; Blade Dragoon & Warpath Tempest, have wandered over the Northern Ma in searching of their own land while helping and assisting benevolent and wise warlords in dealing with bandits and rivals especialling helping and saving ponies. Despite his god attention, he lost most of the battles and forced to withdraw and hide. During his travelling, a few officers joined him willingly such as Dragonspear, they have strong belief in Virtue Dragon as worthy for his benevolence. In 161 A.E., he and his sworn brothers arrived and ranted a place at Jing Province. During their staying, they met and recruited the Sleeping Dragon - Skysoar Intellect Feather. And together, they repelled and defeated most of Azure Phoenix's forces (170 - 174 A.E.) However, the Lord of Jing has passed away while his son surrendered to Azure Phoenix for his safety. This forced Virtue Dragon to escape again with both followers and peasants to safety area.
During Fall 174 A.E. - Spring 175 A.E., Virtue Dragon's Brotherhood allied with Courage Tiger and his Tiger Clan in fighting and repelled the massive army of Azure Phoenix's and his Imperial Fleets. Thanks to both Skysoar Intellect's summoning Southeastern Wind and Riverstrike's Fire Attacks, Azure Phoenix and his forces were forced to retreat to the north.
10c) The Three Kingdoms of Ma:
During 175 A.E. - 186 A.E., Dragon Brotherhood claimed the Jing under their banner while Tiger Clan make political marriage between Virtue Dragon and Princess Tigress of strengthening their alliance and avoiding conflicts to fight against the Imperial Phoenix Army, though their relationship were complicated and problematic between them. Dragon Brotherhood moved and invaded the Dragoon Province and Mount Draco as their base and foundation of Dragoon Republic Nation while Tiger Clan stabilized and administrated their land into Water Tiger Kingdom. Azure Phoenix has his army wiped out rebellion and warlords on Northern, thus naming his as Imperial Phoenix Kingdom. Thus, this Qin Dynasty has ended.
185 A.E., Water Tiger Kingdom make secret alliance with Imperial Phoenix Kingdom to reclaimed Jing Province while defeating and killing Blade Dragoon and his loyalists, including Warpath Temper assassinated by his own commanders. This has earned Virtue Dragon's wrath as he led the army for vengeance against his former allies. Azure Phoenix passed away by 186 A.E. and succeeded by his son Strikespell as the second Emperor of Phoenix Kingdom.
In Fall 187 A.E., Virtue Dragon's army has obliterated most of Water Tiger Kingdom's officers and soldiers at the Battle of Gravestone Maze. But thanks to Riverstrike's successor Shorty Thinking, he turn the tide by launched the fire attacks on Dragon Kingdom's Camps, destroy both morale and the army. Virtue Dragon suffered defeat and died in illness on 188 A.E. He was succeeded by Kindy Dragon while Skysoar was made as Prime Minister.
Both Republic Dragoon Nation & Water Tiger Kingdom reconciled and rebuilt their alliance while dealing their enemies. Water Tiger Kingdom fought Imperial Phoenix Kingdom on Yang River Bank while Republic Dragoon Nation deals with Ape Nation from the south for two years.
During 200 A.E. - 212 A.E., Strikespell passed away while succeeded by his son as the Third Emperor and Cunning Fury acted as both advisor and regent of the kingdom. Skysoar Intellect launched five Northern Campaign on Imperial Phoenix Kingdom's territory but made little success due to limited supplies, trickery by Cunning Fury and startegy complication. Water Tiger Kingdom assisted their allies by defending their home or launched on strategic point. Skysoar passed away and was succeeded by his prodigy to carry out his plan and dream in 212 A.E.
10d) Sovereign Lion Nation
The Third Emperor passed away in 216 A.E., corruption arises while politicians abused their powers for their gains and pleasant. Cunning Fury retaliated, removed and destroyed the source as he and his family were placed as the Regent.
From 216 A.E. - 250 A.E., Strategic Family have protected Imperial Phoenix Kingdom and repelled the invasion from both Republic Dragoon Nation and Water Tiger Kingdom. Cunning Fury passed away in 226 A.E. while his eldest son - Scar Brilliance died after dealing with some rebellion within Imperial Phoenix Kingdom in 230 A.E. His younger son Arthur Warfate has succeeded in defeating and destroying Republic Dragoon Kingdom due to limited supplies, corruption within the politics and peasants riot in 240 A.E. But he passed away in 241 A.E. During 10 years, he was succeeded by his heir - Ceaser, who forced the sixth and last Phoenix Emperor abdicated the throne to him. He even demolished and destroyed the weakened state of Water Tiger Kingdom due to fourth Tiger Emperor diminished his own land's economy and military strength, and even angered his own ministers, military and ponies to rebel.
By 250 A.E., Ceaser became the first Emperor and founder of Lion Sovereign Kingdom. Ceaser even formed alliance with Equestria for the sake of his predecessor's ancestor promise to his former lover. This lasted for 300 years...
11) New Ponies & Species (150 - 560 A.E.)
Princess Celestia and Princess Luna were safely returned to their home in safely. Her parents and even mysterious yet surprisingly alive Starswirl the Bearded continued training and teaching them about magic, politics, history and various more about the world, ensure they'll be ready and able to handle their responsibility as the next rulers.
Over 400 years of peace of two realms, Both Equestria and Mystic Realm have discovered new various type of ponies and creatures for learning and making alliance with them.
In 300 A.E., Crystal Empire was created and founded when a few explorers discovered the lost yet ancient artifact Crystal Heart by Mystic Guardian of Ice from ancient times. Mystic Councilpony of Ice gave them her blessings. Thus, they became Crystal Ponies for their love and purity to the Crystal Heart.
In 340 A.E., The Mystic-Equestria Alliance have discovered and found a group of unknown yet mysterious ponies that can swim and breathe beneath undersea have called themselves - Sea Ponies. In 390 A.E., Princess Celestia and Princess Luna encountered a strange new ponies - Zebras, who came from same territory as the monkeys have.
In 420 A.E., Mystic Councilpony Lightning Wisdom & Iron Brave were working and experimenting on uninhabitable wasteland with their invention, that help them create more metals. The land was covered in metals as the experiment was a success. For 40 years in mining and collecting the metals for weapons and cities, two Mystic Councilponies have discovered the birth of Metal Ponies. They eventually help and assisted Metal Ponies in building the civilization.
460 A.E. - 510 A.E., Mystic-Equestria Alliance encountered and make friendly alliance with the group of mysterious Humans. Both sides have become more friendly with each other while learning each other's culture and nation, and even improving their better kingdoms and relationships. However, in 480 A.E., a group of humans rebelled and attacked the ponies for ponies, weapons and resources including Ultimate Warrior - Nezha Vengito. This caused ponies and a few trusted allied humans to retaliated in Human-Pony War. Mystic-Equestria Ponies have won the war but banished the Humans back to their homeland for the destruction and massacres.
In 540 A.E. - 560 A.E., Mystic Councilpony of Wood discovered a new land, where she encountered a group of mysterious anthropomorphic creatures-like humans. Almost behaved like humans, they were all not killers and mongols like their former allies. Thus, she make an alliance and peace with them.
12) Japony's Sengoku Period (467 - 615 A.E.)
Over 500 years, Japony has been alliance with Mystic-Equestria and Land of Ma since the foundation of Equestria. It was ruled by a peaceful kingdom - Ashikaga Shogunate. Though unlike Land of Ma, Japony rarely fight among themselves for control and power while skirmishes were very minor due to how shogun responded to the war.
But in 467, Ashikaga Shogunate have failed to win the daimyos and samurais' loyalty. Believing the shogun were weak and soft-minded, the warlords began fighting among themselves for control and power of both shogunate and land, over 200 years.
12a) Rise and Fall of Akuma Kishin (551 - 582 A.E.)
551 - 559 A.E., a young daimyo Akuma Kishin defeated the oppositions from his brothers and retainers while unifying his state province - Yokai State under his banner. He even recruited both courageous and intellectual warriors and strategists to join his rank. In 560 A.E., he used his cunning and resourcefulness strategy in defeating an overwhelming Comb Clan's 40,000 Army and its leader through the use of his strong and loyal 3,000 soldiers, rainstorm and terrain. Aftermath, he gained the alliance of both clans - Tokugawa Oak and his newly brother-in-law - Azai Slick for marriage with his younger sister - Young Lady Sakura.
In 561 A.E., his brother-in-law - Lord Saito has passed away while his son succeeded him. Due to him young and inexperienced strategist, Akuma Kishin invaded the Scarred State. He then renamed the castle as Demon Lord's Castle for command base and resident.
568 A.E., Akuma Kishin assisted Ashikaga Shogun in defeating and repelling the rebels while conquered Imperial Capital City - Kyoto as his secondary command base. Though successful of conquering the city, Akuma Kishin used Ashikaga Shogun as his puppet in attempt to conquer the Japony while plan to challenge Equestria's power. In 570 - 573 A.E., Azai Clan betrayed and attacked Akuma Clan for attacking his family alliance - Muto Clan but defeated thrice in Serpent River(570 A.E.) and Omi Castle (573 A.E.). And at the same time, he disbanded the shogunate for him to continue conquest. He even massacred the monks and their family, as well as burnt the temple down for defying and challenging his brutal wrath and power.
In 575 A.E., Akuma Kishin defeated the large Dragon Cavalry forces through the use of dragon sneeze-ruby arquebusiers in three lines of firing and reloading. From 575 - 582 A.E., Akuma Kishin has defeated various warlord rivals and conquered their lands while recruiting more officers. However, he was betrayed and killed by his trusted loyal officer - Yamato at Sacred Demon Temple, June 582 A.E.
12b) King of Japony - Hideyoshi (582 A.E. - 598 A.E.)
Akuma Kishin's trusted ally and successor - Hideyoshi has defeated Yamato while reclaimed the stolen land of his former master. He even defeated some of his former allies while recruited them as his. He even defeated and make alliance with Tokugawa Oak at Yokai State. Many years have passed, Hideyoshi negotiated and united various daimyos under his banner while defeating the resistance. His final and last battle was with Triad Clan. He brought peace to Japony but it was short as he passed away in Fall 598 A.E.
12c) Tokugawa Shogunate (600 A.E. - 868 A.E.)
Tokugawa Oak has been prisoner and officer to Combing Clan since he was a boy. Thanks to Akuma Kishin, his clan is free and allied with him throughout the war. After his former ally died in 582 A.E., Tokugawa Oak decided to conquer the land but lost it to Hideyoshi as he became the latter's advisor.
After his former ally again passed away in 598 A.E., Tokugawa Oak decided to take matters into his hooves, seeing that Hideyoshi's son is too young and clan's retainers were suspicious and hostile to each other. Taking advantage of it, Tokugawa Oak recruited the retainers and officers from Monkey Clan to wage a war with Inkwell Masters at the field of Flame Desert Field. With Inkwell Masters' defeated, Tokugawa Oak establish his first Tokugawa Shogunate. He even defeated the last remaining resistance of Monkey Clan and Seigi Yukimura at Cherry Blossoming Castle. Thus, began the reign of new shogunate which lasted over 250 years...
13) Demon War (745 A.E. - 765 A.E.)
Both Mystic Avatar and Princess Lauren Iris Crystal continued ruled both Mystic and Equestria Realm for over 700 years since the the end of First Mystic War. However, in 745 A.E., Demon Lords have launched full-scale invasion on Equestria and Mystic Realm for domination and control due to their land has limited power supplies. Equestria-Mystic Alliance retaliated and fought Demons back for 40 years. Equestria-Mystic Alliance have won most of major battles, despite some sorcery and traps Demons have set for them.
However, Demon Lords were nearly succeeded in breaking the seal while freeing Demo God. In respond, both Mystic Avatar and Princess Lauren Iris Crystal sacrificed themselves while performing a powerful ritual to reseal the Demon God while wounding and draining Demon Lords' powers. With success, two rulers of Equestria-Mystic Alliance were killed in Fall, 775 A.E.
14) Reign of Terror (770 - 800 A.E.)
Lau, Mystic Avatar's younger brother, succeeded him as the 200th Mystic Emperor. He was named as 'Jade Emperor' title. Princess Celestia and Princess Luna became second & third Princesses of Equestria. Mystic-Equestria Alliance make peace and alliance with the newly ally Demon King Vorak for leading and ruling Badlands for good demons and creatures while watching over Demon Lords' motives.
From 770 - 800 A.E., Royal Sisters were unfamiliar yet concerned and doubted with their roles of princesses and ability in administration and politics especially they weren't able to wind the minds, hearts and loyalty of warriors and citizens. The Alliance with various creatures' nations have been broken. Warlords, Military Officers and Politicians have abandoned their rulers in building their army and kingdom to conquer the Equestria in their names. Citizens unleash riot against from one to another for food and guidance. And the worst Equestria has to deal with - Discord the Spirit of Chaos and Disharmony. Thus, it was the darkest ages Equestria has ever face - The Reign of Terror.
Witnessing Equestria tearing itself a part; Princess Celestia and Princess Luna were ashamed, guilty and failure of unable to rule and administer their homeland well. But with loyal and supportive ministers and soldiers including Jade Emperor, Mystic Tao and Starswirl the Bearded, the sisters regained their confidence and resolve. Princess Celestia and Princess Luna quoted:
Royal Sisters were training for 10 years during Reign of Terror in an unknown cave before they could earned the Elements of Harmony from Tree of Harmony. With them, they defeated, negotiated and united all of warlords, nations and creatures to fight and retake Equestria from Discord. Princess Celestia and Princess Luna defeated and sealed Discord in the form of statue.
15) Rise of Royal Sisters (800 A.E. - 1,000 A.E.)
Due to their first success in defeating Discord while uniting Equestria as one again, the ponies welcomed both Princess Celestia and Princess Luna as their new Princesses while the immortal Starswirl the Bearded became Prime Minister, Advisor and Wizard Master and Mystic Tao became a Liaison between Mystic and Equestria. They built their new castle at Everfree Forest - Castle of Two Royal Sisters. They ruled and governed the Equestria with just and fairness while maintained peace and justice, as well as alliance. And at the same time, they face various obstacles that challenged their authority and powers.
Starswirl the Bearded defeated and banished The Dazzlings to another realm in 840 A.E. In 850 A.E., Princess Celestia and Princess Luna responded to Crystal Empire's distress as they faced, defeated and banished tyrant warlord - King Sombra to the depths of snow. However, they failed to prevent the empire's curse and disappearance without the trace. In 890 A.E., Royal Sisters fought and battled against Queen Chrysalis and her Changelings before repelled them back to their hives.
Over 250 years have passed, Tokugawa Shogunate has become brutal and corrupted while its land was thrown in chaos due to economy crisis and disasters from 853 A.E. - 867 A.E. A few nobles and peasants tried to rebel but were captured and executed. With the help of Mystic-Equestria Alliance, a new dynasty launched a massive and powerful assault and they defeated the corrupted kingdoms in Bushido War. Thus, this ended Tokugawa Shogunate while replaced it with new improved kingdom - Meiji Republic in 868 A.E.
The Land of Ma has suffered many wars due to loss of powers, corruption and greed from dynasties since the end of Sovereign Lion Kingdom in 550 A.E. It was succeeded by 10 Dynasties for 10 years, Black Turtle Dynasty, which ruled for only 100 years, followed by United Trade Kingdom for 100 years only, Serpentine Sky Dynasty for 200 years. After the youngest emperor of Serpentine Sky Dynasty abdicated, the Land of Ma has thrown into chaos in 940 A.E. This prompted Mystic-Equestria Alliance to resurrect and reincarnated brave warriors and ministers of Three Kingdom including her husband and children to quell the chaos at once. 10 years passed, Three Kingdoms have quell the chaos while calm and united ponies as one. Though the land is united and in peace under Three Kingdoms, they have different borders to rule - Imperial Phoenix Kingdom ruled on Northern Ma, Water Tiger Kingdom controlled Eastern Ma and Dragoon Republic Nation protected Western Ma. The Land of Ma is finally at peace now in 950 A.E..
960 A.E., Tirek overthrown his father King Vorak and became the Lord of his Badlands. Lord Tirek intended to conquer both Equestria and Mystic Realm to consume their powers. However, his younger brother - Scorpan, befriended with the ponies while witnessing the beauty of the land, convince him to give up the ambition. When Lord Tirek ignored the proposal, Scorpan warned his new friends about it. Princess Celestia and Princess Luna defeated and banished Lord Tirek to Tartarus. Scorpan became the next ruler of Badlands.
16) Nightmare Moon Attack (1,000 A.E.)
200 years have passed since Princess Celestia and Princess Luna have succeeded their mother as the Princesses, Equestria was in peace and there was no wars after dealing with rebellions and defeating their rivals. They both also are in charge of using magic on ascending and descending both Sun and Moon. Princess Celestia was in charge of raising the sun while Princess Luna taken care of the moon. As years goes by, ponies enjoyed their time in day while sleep in night. This has caused Princess Luna angered and jealous of her older sister's ability and theme.
Summer 1,000 A.E., Princess Luna rebelled and launched a coup against Princess Celestia.
Princess Luna began lifting the moon in blocking the sun - eclipse. And at the same time, she transformed into Nightmare Moon. Princess Celestia, Starswirl the Bearded and Mystic Ponies tried to reason with her but failed as she attacked and slaughtered both immortals and mortals innocence including Hope Light. This has forced Princess Celestia to use Elements of Harmony on her own sister. But instead of turning her to stone or reformed her since it required more power, Princess Celestia banished Nightmare Moon to the moon. Thus, it named as Summer Sun Celebration.
Though it was short term of battle, it affected on both Mystic and Equestria badly. Feared and concerned that Equestria will go a war against his kind or abuse Mystic Power, Jade Emperor declared that Mystic Ponies returned home to Mystic Realm and portals be closed off from connecting to Equestria. He entrusted her niece in keeping the secrets and ensure no Equestria Ponies ever find and learn about it. Princess Celestia is now alone to rule her realm while able to contact, visit and be with her husband - Azure Phoenix and her children. Thus, Mystic Ponies became nothing but mere legend and myth to mortals after many years have passed.
17) Princess Iris Crystal and the Wonderbolt (1,205 A.E. - 1,225 A.E.)
Princess Celestia has ruled the Equestria for over 200 years passed since the Nightmare Moon Incident, without her sister and even her mentor who passed away in Winter 1,000 A.E. She is still in contact with her husband and her children or visit them for family reunion and chatting while making trades with the Land of Ma, despite she has to keep secrets from her Equestria Ponies about Land of Ma was filled with Mystic Ponies and its ponies knew the secrets.
In 15th February 1,204 A.E., Princess Celestia gave a birth to her new child - Princess Iris 'Hope' Crystal, named after her mother. Princess Celestia, Azure Phoenix and their children loved her very much due to her beautiful eyes, talents, intelligent, courage, compassion and strong belief in faith and hope for the world. They raised, trained, taught and cared for her very well. She also befriended with Firefly as her first best friend and bodyguard. But when she was 10, she witnessed her parents arguing and fighting with each other over Iris Crystal of choosing her to stay at Equestria or return to the Land of Ma. The youngest princess decide to stay home with her mother due to unable to leave her alone after the loss of Princess Luna. Azure Phoenix reluctantly agree and allowed her, though he visited and checked on her and her mother.
However, in 1,221 A.E., The Land of Ma was invaded by Yaks, sworn enemies to the Ma who sought its power, resources, jewels and war machines for conquest on Equestria. They were led by Yaks' King - Brutal Khan. Imperial Phoenix Kingdom fought the invades back, with assistance and reinforcement from both Dragoon Republic Nation and Water Tiger Kingdom. Princess Celestia refused to send help due to the treaty and agreement she make with her uncle.
Iris Crystal, however, decided to against her mother's wished and headed to Land of Ma, along with Firefly and her six Pegasi comrades. They even have their own codenames to avoid suspicious from her father's and her allies since Ma forbidden Equestria Ponies to come to their land. For their first time in four years, they experienced war and death. They eventually defeated the Yaks and killed Brutal Khan while negotiated peace with them to avoid war again. They then got discovered but praised as the heroes to both Ma and Equestria. They even learned the truth behind Equestria never allowed to visit or assist Ma.
Thus, Princess Iris Crystal and General Firefly foundered and named Wonderbolts for their aerial abilities and prowess, with six Pegasi. It became part of E.U.P Guards. Princess Iris Crystal eventually became an Alicorn Princess.
18) 'The Dragon Hero of Darkness' & his Dragon Strike Force (1,200 - 1,225 A.E.)
In early 1,200 A.E., Mystic Tao found an Earth Pony infant on his doorstep. Mystic Councilpony and his nephew decided to adopt him as his son and part of the family. He named his adopted son - Dragon Hope due to his eyes like dragons with black and green mane and tail and his body is like a light. However, Dragon Hope didn't get good receiving and treatment by Mystic Ponies due to his future indicated him to be a demon that will destroy everything including Mystic Ponies especially an incident involved of exposing Mystic Ponies to Equestria Ponies.
But eventually in 1,210 A.E., everything changed when Dragon Hope earned his Cutie Mark - a black dragon & white serpent in shape of heart with demon eye after his encountered and fought a supposed-extinct Hydragoon but earned its respect and trust as his best friend and pet - Dragoking. He even helped and befriended both friends and bullies as his friends when they're at sticky situation during his adolescent and teenage age. He trained very hard and earned both respect and trust from his own kind. He became both Mystic General and Ultimate Warrior of Death. He even named himself as Shadow Dragon since he's part of darkness and his first name.
In 1,225 A.E., he teamed up with his friends (Blazefist, Aquastroke, Saber Dragoon, Shorty Thinking, Terrorcreep, Laxtinct, Tailtech and Icy) and formed a team when they faced a giant rampaging demon at Mystic Realm. They were praised as the heroes while their team is known as Dragon Strike Force. Dragon Strike Force have been protecting Mystic Realm over 200 years...
19) Fall of Shadow Dragon (1,400 A.E. - 1,500 A.E.)
In 1400 AE, Shadow Dragon discovered the old portal, which will led him to Equestria. He eventually met Princess Celestia and Princess Iris Crystal, whom he has befriended and fallen in love with. He and his team secretly helped and protected the Equestria as they did with their home while learning more what it means to be a mortal, causing Shadow Dragon to question why both world disconnected from each other.
During the conversation about the 'special' treaty between Mystic and Equestria Ponies, he plans to confess her about his feelings but instead he ruined it due to his newly stranger named Drake Blackstar, who is also Iris Crystal's fiance. And because of him showing the powers and attacking Drake Blackstar for abusing and treating his love-interest like trophy, he's been stripped off from military while making him decide to run away from home, with Iris Crystal in marriage and making new family. But it did not last long as he lost his wife to Drake Blackstar, whom he killed by his hooves in anger and hatred.
Dark Curse, Mystic Councilpony of Darkness who has interest in Shadow Dragon since an infant, came to Shadow Dragon for a special proposal in making him powerful for a revenge on both Mystic and Equestria.
20) Coup D'etat/Operation: Dark Awakening (1,500 A.E.)
After accepting his new terrifying and demonic powers, Shadow Dragon helped and led Dark Curse and his army in succeeding their coup against both Mystic and Equestria for five months. Both Mystic Council has been imprisoned while Princess Celestia and her few officers and loyalists escaped and hiding from plain sight.
The rule of Dark Mystic Ponies lasted for 10 years while its Demon Generals including himself searched and hunted down of the rebels before their enemies could provide the chance to reclaimed their land. Despite able to get his revenge, Shadow Dragon questioned and doubted himself and the empire's rule as he saw treatment, enslavement and chaotic they are to both mortals and Mystic Ponies - making the latter to resent him.
21) Second Mystic War/Operation: Retaliation (1,510 A.E. - 1515 A.E.)
In 1,510 A.E., Shadow Dragon encountered both spirit of his deceased wife and former team members, who fought and captured him in attempt to turn him back to their sides while reminding him of true purpose about power and responsibility. Shadow Dragon decided to help them by defeating Dark Mystic Ponies while reclaimed the land and cities for them, and prove his worth and redemption to his team.
In 1,512 A.E., Shadow Dragon learned the legendary ancient warriors of darkness - Dark Sacred Knight and its location as he awakened them to help him in win the war. War lasted for 5 years in battling with the enemies, his friends slowly regained the trusts and friendship in him.
In Summer, 1,515 A.E., Shadow Dragon and the remaining army of Mystic-Equestria Alliance were making last attempt of final battle against Dark Curse. But their plans have been exposed while many of politicians and military officers including Princess Celestia were captured by mysterious assassin and Nezha Vengito, who was captured, corrupted and brainwashed by Dark Curse as his spy.
Dragon Strike Force launched final yet full assaults on Mystic Jade Palace while defeated the enemy troops including Demon Generals, Swipestrike and the corrupted Nezha Vengito. Dark Curse yet again manipulate Shadow Dragon to kill Nezha Vengito and mysterious assassin for their betrayal and assassination on both him and their own allies while killing his own team for responsible of Dark Awakening. Mystic Tao and Princess Celestia interfered and pleaded Shadow Dragon not to while recall of why and what he was fighting for. After some thinking, Shadow Dragon attacked and defeated Dark Curse. Thus, ended the Second Mystic War.
Dark Curse and his Dark Mystic Empire have banished and imprisoned to Darkness Realm for eternity. Despite his redemption and his allies' recommendation, 6 of 12 Council voted for Shadow Dragon be pardoned while others voted him in exile. Jade Emperor has sentenced him in exile for eternity. Shadow Dragon left Mystic Realm and never contacting or visiting his friends and family again. Azure Phoenix and Princess Celestia divorce after the loss of their daughter while maintained their professional partnership and trading between two countries for 500 years...
Leaving uncertain future to Shadow Dragon in choosing the path he should do after his banishment from Mystic Realm - The Path of Hero or The Path of Demon.
Author's Notes:
1) Based on Star Wars: The Force Unleashed's Two Ending, Shadow Dragon has two paths to choose that change history - The Path of Hero led to My MLP Mystic Universe for redemption and heroic deeds for the crimes and betrayal he committed especially finding his inner peace with Twilight Sparkle, while The Path of Demon led to JusSonic's MLP Universe for vengeance and revenge against both realms for the betrayal he has done to him by joining Dark Curse and his Dark Mystic Empire.