> Eon Wanderers Book 1: Equestria > by DarklightArk > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Prologue > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm sorry brother. I miss you so much. The children are growing up so fast but, I wish they could have met you. The being looked down into a pool of clear water, at the gem resting at the bottom. Tears leaked down her cheek as she thought of the things she wanted to say. I... I would do anything to see you again brother. Anything. The creature, a dragon-like being with features resembling a jet plane. The upper portion of her body was mainly white, while the lower portion is red. She has triangular ears, and a patch of red with a smaller pentagon of white on her face. On her back are a pair of jet-like wings. She had two red and white arms, that seem able to be retracted into her body. Her chest is a light blue triangle. A single tear fell striking the water, creating a small ripple. However instead of dissipating it grew, stronger, fiercer. The being drew back as the water became a swirling mass, crystal blue and sparkling. (Children! Where are you!) She called out as loud as she could, a black dot appearing in the center of the whirlpool. (Here mother! What is it?) The answer came immediately. The being, known to many as Latias, looked away from the mass of water to her children. One her daughter looked the same as her except smaller. Her son however, was blue instead of red and was a bit bigger then his sister. His triangle was also red instead of blue and he had a upside down teardrop replacing the pentagon on both the females foreheads. (Mommy, are you OK?) She smiled at her children, so beautiful. Just like this city. She felt a tugging, like her heart wanted nothing more then to jump into the pool. She knew on the other side of this swirling darkness her brother was waiting. (Children, do you want to see your father?) The black dot now became a hole, growing filling the entire pool with black water. A small pinpoint of light came into existence. (Of course!) Both of the twins exclaimed. (Then fallow me.) Finally, finally, she could get her deepest wish! She dove into the swirling mass, both her son and daughter fallowing. ~~*~~ Bianca smiled as she walked into the Hidden Garden. Not seeing her friends made it withered, but the could just be around the city or invisible so it wasn't too strange. They will be back. But why did her heart feel so heavy? ~~*~~ King Sombra grinned. His plan was perfect. Ever since the Crystal Heart obliterated most of his body he had to search hard for negative emotions to sustain himself. All the while keeping hidden, but not to long ago he had felt a waylaid spirit, one of a pure hero. Using his necromantic powers and a few sacrifices from the Crystal ponies and he had brought the creature back to life. Only then to find it wasn't even of this world! He turned to the black creature. He had to use almost every bit of darkness he had to shut it's heart and corrupt it. The shadowy magic flowing through it's veins made it his perfect slave. Only after breaking into it's mind to corrupt it farther did he see it's memories of another slimier to it. A female one of his kind. "Now my little monster, your sister will become just like you, won't you just love that?" "Errough!!!" "Hahahaha- Whats this? The portal, there are two others who entered as well?" The flux of magical energy pulsed through the cavern King Sombra hid within. "No! Only one was meant to enter, not three. That means the shadow curse I cast wont work completely. At the very least it will destroy their memories, but now they won't be mine to control! I can what a few more years but if They notice them-" His form cloaked itself with shadow, eyes burning with dark emotions as he cast his bleak magic. "But now, how to keep those pesky princesses from noticing them..." His ruby horn glowed within the shadowy cloud, blood runes and shadow symbols creating a magic circle in the air. "The portal wont bring them all the way here like I planned, so instead how about a nice meadow? And to keep them from being noticed a false presence spell." King Sombra had always been the best, the ruler, or alone so he had a habit of talking to himself. After all no one would question him anyway. ~~*~~ The three beings fell to the ground, the children atop their mother. (Ugh, mommy, where are we?) (I... I'm not sure sweetie.) The three, one blue and the others red, got up and looked at their surroundings. They were in a meadow filled with flowers. On all sides however was foreboding forest, the night sky shining in glorious majesty the moon however was out of sight. (Mother what's going on?) (What can you two remember?) (Just, darkness.) (Mommy I only remember falling, what about you?) (Nothing. I'm sorry children, come here let's get some sleep.) She curled up, her two beautiful children laying next to her and atop. Where are we, how did we get here? And why... Why do I feel like crying? ~~*~~ With that done he looked back at his cursed slave. The Eon Dragon's black fur and crimson triangle on it's white chest. It's emerald eyes glowing with darkness, hatred, and pure servitude. "Well? anything to say my little monster, my little slave?" The creature merely shook it's head. "Very well, now lets see what whom those two stowaways are. Come here so I can enter your memories. Yes, like that slave." King Sombra hissed, a red beam connecting his horn with it's head. Images flashing into his mind as his slave writhed on the floor. "So, your children hmm? Wonderful. A family of dark slaves for me to use." The being let it's mind be ripped from it freely, after all, Latios was a slave of shadow. ~~*~~ "Then she said, pancakes? Are you crazy?" "Hahahaha! Wonderful. Hearing of her always makes me laugh." "Truly." Two beings stood in a world of grey clouds. Arceus smiled at his fellow God. This God of wanderers was a human with the name of False Wind, having taken that name after visiting the world he had just been too. False Wind was completely covered in a dark cloak, his face shrouded in shadow. The only thing that could be seen of his skin was his left hand, which was a complete almost translucent white. "Now I must be getting ba-" A loud crack of thunder echoed out of nowhere, False Wind's hand glowing a deep purple. "I am sorry to say this old friend, but we have trouble." "What is it?" Arceus looked at the other God. "Three of your wards have entered another world by their free will." Arceus eyes widened. "Impossible! Palkia has been captured by the trainer named Pearl, he can no longer use his full power!" "No, The origin is from this other realm, I will take them under my wing but time I have no control over." Arceus sighed. Three of his precious Pokemon, in another world? "I know, just do what you can." The God of wanderers did not have a realm to call his own, but instead looked after those who travel or are in a realm, or world that is not their own. "I will tell the Godesses and Gods of that world. Like you they manifest themselves in physical form." "Another world like mine?" Arceus should remind himself to keep from being surprised. "Yes, at least four Goddesses and three Gods at this time." "Please," Arceus begged his friend of five thousand years. "Keep them safe." False Wind smiled. "No Lord or Mistress of death will touch them old friend." "Thank you." False Wind faded into the darkness with parting words. "Don't you mean thank God?" > Chapter 1: Meadows > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The family of beings lived in that meadow for over three years, growing accustomed to this world. After the first storm overtook them two days after they awakened Latias decided that they should build a shelter out of the trees near the edge of the forest, and so together they built a crude log cabin using their psychic powers the mother had then used her powers to petrify the wood into a beautiful stone on the inside. Thus everything was good. The daughter had found some berries near the edge of the meadow, some of which they planted, others they stored and the rest they ate. Thus the family of three were content and if they were all inside, then it would look like a small family dwelling. And that is precisely what Zecora believed the day, three years after their appearance, when she came across their meadow. "What is this I spy? A dwelling in a place of beasts oh my." Zecora glanced around. The groove was large, sunlight streamed through the trees on one side however even though it was mid day she never caught a glimpse of Celestia's charge. Flowers and bushes of barriers grew wild but cared for, and all kinds of prey animals were ruuning, playing and resting in this place of controlled beauty in a forest of uncontrolled wonders. "Hm, a place of the ponies of earth I easily spy, for the lands are well taken. However, It is easily seen that predators stay away, so warriors they must not have forsaken. A small amount of movement to her left caused her to relax and glance that way, her stance shifting to Running Water. Her eyes widened when the flowers moved as if by a nonexistent breeze. A simple application of spiritual magic and a blue haze grew over Zecora's sight. A being shimmered into existence, the blue tracing the contours of its body. Sleek and floating above the ground was a creature she had never known before. "If you hide due to the harm I seek, I promise I shall do nothing so bleak." Zecora spoke softly turning her body to the invisable creature. As Zecora dispelled the blue mist from her sight a surprised coon rang through the meadow, A red and white body shimmered into view. "My, what a beautiful creature I see, can you understand the words I speak?" ~~*~~ "Soon..." Sombra hissed, looking into the pool of darkness. His corrupt magic had grown tremendously in the past three years. from the release of horrible creatures and enemies clashing the world had grown to fear. And now his servant even had a nick name due to the times it had gone out to harvest fear or to gather sacrifices. "Wind of Death, come here." The Shadow Latios flew silently to his master, bowing to Sombra. "I have now gathered enough magic to curse at least your sister. Bring her to me, alive if possible." "Errough!" With a cry full of hate and pain the Pokemon flew away from his master, towered the meadow half a world away, to capture his sister and curse her with the same fate he had. After all, it was is command. ~~*~~ "I am back my friends, can you please open the door? Otherwise I'm afraid my visit will be such a bore." Zecora stood outside the petrified house, saddle bags bulging and sweat dripping down her neck. With a soft coon, the door swung in. Inside the house was a single fire pit, dried berries piled high in a corner, and a beautiful crystal like sphere of blue light hanging in the middle of the ceiling to provide the light that reflected off the petrified cut walls. nearly hypnotizing in their beauty. The three beings she had became quick friends with lay in a pile across the room, snuggling together in a way that made Zecora smile. "Ah I see, it is a time for friends and family." Setting the bags on the floor she stretched to get the kinks out of her back. Another coon alerted her to the playful faces of the young ones. "Oh how I wish I could understand your speech, for it is sad to call you him or them when friends come by seeking knowledge for me to teach." At her proclamation the mother looked worried. Zecora caught it and put her fears to rest. "Do not worry about your groove, only I know of the secrets it holds." The sister had started nosing Zecora's saddle bags. With a small laugh Zecora pulled everything from the bags, first came a soft blanket to replace the leaves the family had been sleeping on, then came some dried berries that came from places the they had never heard of. Then came a crystal chime and a dream catcher Zecora made for the sister's nightmares. Finally she pulled the last two items from the pack. "I am sorry my friendly mother, but I could not find enough to create another." A string connected to a simple silver disk. However set inside to disk was a blue stone that glowed a slightly silver light. As she placed one around the necks of both brother and sister Zecora explained what they were. "A simple charm I'm sure you see, that is all to the world that does not know like you or me. The silver is moon silver to chase away monsters most foul, but the true magic is in the stones of water. I took vials from the pond of mirrors, they will keep you pure and whole." The mother grew a soft look and floated over to nuzzle Zecora's cheek causing a chuckle to escape. "Your gratitude I'm happy to see, but your protection is all the thanks I need." The mother coons and the younger two nodded. In a shimmer of light they were gone, replaced by three copies of Zecora. She spams-ed in surprise as the three nuzzled and hugged her. A quick application of the spell she used the day she first found them and she saw all of her friends in there real forms. Illusions my friends? Well, well, well. I believe it is time to show- "Perhaps a way to help you seek new friends I know." The illusions dropped and both the siblings looked at her with hope in their eyes and the mother smiled. Just then a horrific roar tore them from their happiness. Quickly they went outside only to stop and see the purple bear like creature standing seventy five feet in height. To the three and a half foot tall zebra the monstrosity was to huge to comprehend. That was when Latios and Latias heard the cries of the animals. (Sister! Guard the animals with mother!) (Be careful brother, that thing is really big.) The mother hearing her children she flew next to her son. (Daughter, defend Zecora, I will run support. My son I place our home in your claws!) (Yes mother!) her children cried. With three screeches rising in the air Zecora turned to see the sister beside her a worried look upon her face. Latias felt a furry leg reach around her neck. "Do not worry young one, for your mother and brother will protect us. Now let us see their dace of warriors grace." Latias turned to bury her muzzle into Zecora's comforting embrace. The son fights the Ursa, winning and earning the name Eon Guard Latias had flown up to be chest level with the huge beast, his mother beside him. his eyes flew around seeing weak spots and all the weapons the creature had. Claws, teeth and paws all could be damaging. attacks and patterns crossed his mind in seconds as the pendent on his chest glowed a soft blue light. (Mother, I need you to fly a ways away. Cast Safeguard, Reflect type and Guard split! Also please support me with Mist Ball and Cry of the moon!) Surprised at her son taking charge so quickly and his conviction she fallowed his orders immediately. (Get him my son!) Latios glared at his enemy even as his mother's attacks took effect. You do NOT attack my HOME! The Ursa Major turned to his mother as Mist Ball impacts its head and even as his mother charged up Cry of the moon Latios just floated there unmoving, knowing that she wouldn't be able to use it fast enough. He closed his eyes and felt inside him, reaching for that hidden power that had been groing for these past three years. Finally he found it.Haste. With that thought his eyes snapped open and his body glowed a soft blue-green. Zen Head-Butt! The purple glow that shielded his forehead during this attack streaked at the speed he flew, snapping the sound barrier as he slammed into the Ursa's chin snapping it's head back. "Errough!" (This is my home, get out!) He through his head back feeling the power well up inside him as he charged his Luster Purge. A silver and pink beam as thick as Zecora's head flew by, Latias's Cry of the moon had gone off. With a scream that tore his throat he released his Luster Purge, the white and blue sphere had rings of dark blue surrounding it as glowing white feathers seamed to fallow as it merged with his mothers attack creating a swirling beam of white and blue that lifted the Ursa Major off its paws and slammed it onto the ground a ways away from the groove. The two flew down to the awestruck Zebra and Latias. "My dear blue friend I believe I have done you a wrong, let me rectify this sad song. I am no bard, so let me give you a name. Eon Guard." The daughter calms the animals and earns the name Eon Song The sky took on a pink tinge as the sun fell to the dusk. (The animals!) Cried the daughter. Quickly she flew to the pile of bunnies and birds, small cats and dogs, all huddled together in fear. Cooing softly to them she lay on the ground. She let out a comforting sound as the animals latched onto her, their bodies shivering in fright. Latios closed her eyes reaching inside herself for the same thing her brother had. Her gold eyes opened slowly as a gentle red light surrounded her. Lullaby, Sing Her soft voice rose above the den of sounds caused by the creatures, quickly quieting them. Her sibling, mother and Zecora could only watch in amazement as the animals fell asleep, peacefully and without dreams. Zecora walked carefully to Latias as she finished her song and rose from the pile of beings. "My pink friend it is time to give you a name as beautiful as the dawn, it is Eon Song." A soft cooing sound answered her in happiness. The sibling were mentally going back and forth with names until they both perked up and flew to their mother. (Mommy, you need a name too, Eon Heart.) Eon Song, Eon Guard and Eon Heart Hugged each other tight as stars filled the sky and Zecora smiled softly at her newly named friends. The Eon family. ~~*~~ "Eon Guard and Song? Hmm. My slave would like such a name. Eon Shadow yesss. And you..." Sombra looked through his Scrying crystal at the mother and smiled viciously. "You will be his partner, Breath of Darkness, Eon Curse. Mwhahahaha!"