> Rise of a new kingdom > by Stormy Cloud > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Prologue > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I was sneaking through the castle. I was heading towards the kitchens in hopes of raiding the fridges when all of a sudden I crashed into a pony. The pony was an orange unicorn mare with a red and yellow mane and a rad and yellow fiery sun as a cutie mark. "Sunset what are you doing up at this time?" I asked suspiciously. Me and Sunset Shimmer never saw eye to eye, I thought she was a stuck up snob and she thought I wasn't 'worthy of being Princess Celestia's son'. "I could say the same thing for you" she sneered. "I am taking a midnight stroll.The last time I checked I lived here unlike you." I said while pointing at my mother's student. She rolled her eyes and snorted "Sure you are. If you don't mind I have somewhere to be" she then barged pass me. I shouted back to her retreating back "Your supposed to bow down to royalty!" I then continued on my mission nick some of my mother's secret cake stash. I licked my lips at the thought. Gazing into the dark and gloomy kitchen. Spying the gleaming, large, silver fridge, I looked around and tiphoofed to the fridge and opened it to reveal a large chocolate cake with smooth chocolate icing. My mouth started to water at the sprinkled covered cake. "Come to papa" I whispered while enveloping the delicious treat in my orange aura, my large, angelic wings rustled in excitement. Not bothering with a knife, I started to grab pieces of cake with my magic and started to stuff my face very unroyal like. I sniggered at what my royal tutor, who teaches me how to act like a prince with etiquette, would say if she saw me eating like this. My cake eating venture would have been perfect if it wasn't for the guards bursting the door down. I merely raised my eyebrow at them who looked very angry. It wouldn't surprise me as one of my hobbies was peeving the captain of the royal guard of as much as possible. The guards parted ways for my mother and to say she was angry would be an understatement. "Oh Hi mum. I did not eat this cake er it was him" I said pointing at Captain Knife Edge. Celestia didn't even smile "Why Solar, why did you betray me" This made me laugh "Don't you think you're being a little overdramatic. It's only cake" "I'm not talking about the cake!" She snarled, her words felt like knives cutting my laughter of. "M mum what do you mean?" I asked nervously I have never seen my mother so angry before. "Take us to your room NOW" she commanded. I gulped and scampered in front while leading the way to my room. I had no idea why she was angry. Entering my room, she started to search it. pulling out drawers, emptying the closet and even flipping the bed. She then went over to a section of my wall, where I kept my secret stash of sweets, ripping the section of the wall. Revealing a small, purple chest that Ive never seen before. She opened the chest which shown five stone balls with different shapes etched into them. She turned to look at me I knew that if looks could kill I would be six hoofs under "What did you do to them" she whispered dangerously. "Did what. I didn't do anything. Mum you're scaring me" she then grabbed me by the scruff of my neck all the while I was begging her to see sense. She dragged me to the main doors that lead into the castle. "Go. Leave Equestria and NEVER return!" "But Mum" "No you are no son of mine. I hate you". I couldn't believe it. "Fine I'll I'll go princess" I said finally and flew of into the near by forest. The words I Hate You reverberating through my head. I found a cave and cried myself to sleep. *** "Is he going to be ok?" An unknown voice asked with concern. "He should be" a second voice replied. I woke up to see a teenage colt Pegasus and an older unicorn. The Pegasus had an orange coat with a scarlet mane and tale he had a cutie mark of a pair of rollerblades. The unicorn had shimmering, grey coat with a purple mane, her cutie mark were three silver stars. "Where am I?" I asked after I noticed that I was in a small house. The unicorn said while bowing "Your highness, we found you in a cave in the Everfree forest. We decided to bring you here to our house in Ponyville" I recognized the name. Ponyville was a relatively small and new village just south of Canterlot. I then asked "If you don't mind me asking who are you?" "My name is Twinkle Shine and this is my son Skater" she said gesturing to the Pegasus I raised my eyebrow. I've heard of ponies giving birth to foals who were of different breed. All of a sudden there was a pounding on the door a voice, which I immediately recognised as Sharp Point, the captain of my personal guard, shout "ROYAL GUARD, OPEN UP!" Twinkle Shine went to open the door while I mentally prepared to teleport away at a moment's notice. When she opened the door Sharp point along with six of my other personal guards burst in "Your highness. Your OK, I heard what happened I just want you to know that whatever happens we have your back." "Thanks your a great stallion" I told him. He then said "We need to get out of here if the princess finds out your here she'll send you to the dungeons." After this another guard rushed in "There's a platoon of guards on the way" Sharp Point whisked me of my hooves and gripped me in his aura. I was barely able to mutter my thanks to Twinkle Shine and Skater before we teleported to the train station. Using his Royal Guard powers he managed to score us free train tickets for each of us to the coastal city of Baltimare. When we arrived Sharp immediately started leading us towards the port where he took us to a ship. He then explained "I've rented this vessel to take us to an island down in the south." I didn't know what to think other than my life was just getting started... > Welcome to the Solar Kingdom > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 years later I was reading an intelligence report made from my SIS agents, whom I had sent into my former home country of Equestria, their primary aim was to find out why the moon hadn't set, when all of a sudden my top advisor, Quick Notes rushed in holding a communication crystal. "Terrible sorry your majesty but urgent news has came in from our agents in Canterlot" He said rather hurriedly. I accepted the crystal and retreated out of the room. Placing a sound proof bubble around my office, I said the password (Flare) which made a projection of a small, black Pegasus with a blizzard blue mane. "Your majesty, but it appears that Princess Celestia's sister has returned." The projection started to say but I cut him off. "Impossible, Princess Celestia - I refuse to call her my mother - doesn't have a sister" I replied. "She does now your Highness, she's called Princess Luna formerly known as Nightmare Moon" he replied uncertainly. "That's an old mares tale" "It turns out that she is very real and she nearly took over Equestria. Nearly succeed too if it wasn't for the Elements of harmony" That last bit sounded familiar "Elements of harmony, what are those?" I asked, trying to remember where I've heard the term from. After he explained what and who they were. I was stunned as the last time I heard, Sunset Shimmer was Celestia's protégé. I then added new orders "Find out everyone you can about these Elements" "Yes Sir" he answered before saluting and vanishing. I then walked over to my balcony that gazed over the Capital City of Solaris. I looked over the horizon wondering why my mother never told me I had an aunt. I then wondered about when I should reveal my kingdom to the world. So far the islands that made up the Solar Kingdom was hidden under a very powerful illusion spell, anypony coming near would get a sense of danger. It had even sparked a legend back in my old home land called the Maremuda triangle where ships supposedly vanished. I wanted to meet my aunt and see why she was banished and compare stories. I was particularly worried about these Elements of harmony, I feared that I Celestia did find find out my Kingdom she would use them against us. I also knew that the Equestrians would have a hard time coming close to the islands as the Solar Kingdom had a large enough navy that it could rival Celestia's own. *** While on the voyage Sharp Point told me about the history of the Celestial isles. Princess Celestia had first established a colony there. However the Manehatten Stock exchange crashed and Equestria was plummeted into a great depression. It was becoming clear that Equestria couldn't maintain the colony and the project was ultimately scrapped. Today the islands had no stable government and anarchy runs rampant. "I was thinking your Highness, why don't we reorganize these ponies and claim the islands as our own?" Sharp point asked, it was clear that this wasn't the first time this thought had come to him. I laughed at what he was saying but his face told me that he wasn't joking. My laughter died out as I then asked "What you being serious. You want to start our own country?" "Yes" I rubbed my chin in thought, I habit that I picked up from my father, who was a royal guard that was killed in battle. I have looked in the subject before. "It would take time we would need to organise a government and gain the populace under control but it could be done" "Yes but if we was to create a new kingdom, we would need to keep it hidden lest your mother would come knocking." "Hmmm but what would we call it?" I asked still seriously considering the idea. Sharp Point smiled "I believe Solar Kingdom has a nice ring to it" Thus the Solar Kingdom was born... I smiled at the memory I then called for Quick Notes and told him to call a meeting with the Royal Council. I wanted to discuss these new findings. The Royal Council was essentially my cabinet. The council is made up of various departments than ran certain aspects of the kingdom. I walked to the Royal meeting room where top important council meetings took place. I took my seat at the head of the tabl and watched as various head councilors took their places. They all bowed before sitting I then started. "Hello all, I have called this meeting to discuss changes in the nearby Equestria and a possible threat to the kingdom." I announced while scanning the various reactions, which included gasps and fidgeting. Shield Knight, who was the head of the Department of National Security asked "What sort of threat?" I then began to explain what these Elements of harmony and how they defeated the supposed Nightmare Moon. I then turned to Wispy Straw, who was the head of the Department of Agriculture and Industry, and asked "The longer night hasn't affected the crops in any way?" "No your majesty we should still be on course for the upcoming harvest" this made me breathe a sigh of relief, the last thing I needed was a famine despite many of the population didn't mind eating meat. "Good now are there any other problems we need to address or can I end this meeting now?" I asked while looking at each Department head in turn. "Yes your Highness we've seen activity coming from Mt Spark I believe she may be waking up" Stormy Gust ,the head of the Department of Weather and Geology, replied. Mt Sparks was a volcano of the coast of the northern city of Sparkville. I then asked "Is she ready to blow?" "Not that I'm aware of but there may be an increase in earthquakes in the region and steam my start appearing from the crater of the volcano, this is to be expected though and shouldn't be a cause for alarm. I know that the Royal Geology Inspection Service is keeping close watch on the Volcano" she explained reassuringly. I then told her "Start performing both Earthquake and Volcano drills in the area. If thats all then I call this meeting adjourned" I then left the meeting and headed straight for my private quarters. I told my guards not let anypony disturb me unless it is an emergency. I walked over to my desk and examined a map of Sparkville and analyse at how an evacuation could be best performed... > Eruption > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sparksville It was a nice sunny day and ponies were bustling along the promenade when all of a sudden the ground started to shake and all of Tartarus broke loose. BOOM! MT Spark, which was just of the coast, released a torrent of ash and fire as literall fireballs started to rain down upon the city of Sparksville. MT Sparks was erupting. *** Solaris “I THOUGHT MT SPARKS WASN’T GOING TO BLOW!” I shouted my marshmallow, white face turning slowly into a red tomato. It was safe to say that I was furious. I was in the meeting room after feeling a powerful earthquake that had shucked the island and caused several small tsunamis. I was currently berating the head of the department of weather and geology. Stormy stammered “we thought that it wasn’t but you have to see that volcano’s are very unpredictable” I sighed before muttering “you are useless. Right let’s activate the national emergency disaster relief administration as well as call in the home guard.” Diploma Map, the head of the Department of Foreign Affairs then spoke up “might I make a suggestion?” When I nodded for him to keep talking he then added “We could ask for aid from Equestria.” “Absolutely not. What part of they are enemies do you not understand?” “But sire they are one of the most wealthiest Countries in Equiss” he went quiet when he notice everypony else silently shaking their heads and giving him a look that said stop talking. I decided to ignore him and forget he ever made the suggestion and pulled out a communication crystal. After saying the password I got into contact with the mayor of Sparksville “Mayor Sprite, what is the situation down there?” “Not good your Magesty, several buildings collapsed because of the earthquake and the entire city is covered in a thick six hoof of ash with ash still continuing to rain down on us. On top of that several large fires have broken out.” “What are you currently doing to combat the situation?” “We have the fire department combatting the fires as well as search and rescue teams are searching through the rubble of the collapsed buildings.” “I have mobilised the home guard as well as NEDRA is there anything else you need?” “The pony power will be useful but we also need space to send homeless and the injured” “Right, we’ll set up a refugee camp in nearby Firestan as well as any pony with life threatening injuries that can’t be treated here can be airlifted and brought directly here to Solaris Royal Hospital” “But sire that is a private hospital. The medical bill will be to expensive.” I smiled this was one thing that I like about Mayor Sprite, he truly cares about his ponies. “Don’t worry about that I will be setting up a fund that will go towards medical bills, the rebuilding of your city as well as any other expenses. We will also be sending Food and water along with medical supplies” “Thank you your highness” “It’s no problem now I have to keep going but make sure you keep me updated” After the call ended,Golden Coin, the head of the Royal Treasury asked “How will we be paying for this fund” “With donations” I said frowning at him. Secretly I disliked Golden Coin because of his snobbishness and the fact that he reminded me of the old nobles back in Equestria. In the Solar Kingdom I never invented the nobility because of the fact that many nobles were corrupt. I noticed that Golden was going speak up again so I quickly adjourned the meeting and then walked back to my private chamber. *** I had arrived to a seemingly innocent looking mountain. This mountain was actually hiding the headquarters of the Solar Intelligence Service along with a top secret prison for spies, terrorists, enemies of the kingdom and highly dangerous ponies. This was Black Mountain, the most feared place in the entire kingdom and Solars very own Tartarus When we approached a certain spot a large opening appeared revealing several sentry’s in a black armour however it wasn’t the sentry’s I were interested it was the black Pegasus with the blizzard blue mane. “You’re royal highness” he greeted but instead of bowing he saluted this was because that all soldiers, this included spies and royal agents did not have to bow but did have to salute. “Shadow Knight” I greeted in turn while nodding my head We then walked into a large room, which was the operation centre. Inside the large room was a bunch of desks that had magiscreens on while on the wall was a large magiscreen which was showing a map of Equestria. I glared at the map before turning to Shadow and said “so tell me what these elements of harmony are and who controls them.” “We’ll first of they are six magical gems that represent a different factor of harmony: kindness, honesty, generosity, laughter, loyalty and magic. Each element is represented by a pony who embodies them.” Shadow then pressed a button which showed a picture of six different mares “the pony that represents kindness is a Pegasus mare named Fluttershy from what I have seen she is the weakest who is literally scared of anything however what she is weakest in she makes up in her ability to communicate to animals - my eyebrows rose at this in skepticism - honesty is represented by an earth pony who is strong and can make anything from apples. Her name is ironically Applejack she also has a sister, a brother, a grandmother and about a 100 different cousins. Generosity is represented by a drama queen who is good at making clothes, she also has a sister. Laughter is represented by a hyperactive pink earth pony who likes pulling parties every single day. Loyalty is represented by a tomcoltish Pegasus who’s is extremely fast, fast enough to create a sonic rainboom -I scoffed at this, ‘no pony can create a sonic rainboom not even an alicorn, trust me I tried’- that’s not what she says. Finally possibly the most dangerous magic is represented by a bookworm of a unicorn who is extremely talented in magic” I laughed “so you’re telling me that Equestria relies on a zookeeper, a farmer, a drama queen, an over grown foal, a braggart and a librarian?” When he said “basically yeah” I laughed even more. “So this confirms it, Celestia truly has lost her marbles.” “Not entirely sire, you see when these elements are combined, they create a powerful laser that can banish any creature into anything, we shouldn’t be underestimating them” I rolled my eyes “what about their military?” Shadow smiled “They virtually have no navy or air force apart from a flying circus and their military is mainly carried out by their royal guard which is only a thousand strong however they are severely under equipped with them still using spears while we are using magicalfied weapons” “So militarily we out number them. What do you think our chances are if we invade them” This made Shadows eyes go wide “Sire you can’t possibly be suggesting” however he went silent at my look and continued on “while we outnumber them in terms of pony power that pony power would dwindle in terms of it being lost as well as to garrison the land. The problem wouldn’t be attacking, the problem would be keeping hold of the land…” > Alliance > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I was in the meeting room but instead of meeting with the royal council I was meeting with the top generals of the royal army. “Sire is this a good idea, what could we possibly be gain from such a risky war?” asked Honour Shine the Chief General of the Royal Army “Two things resources and land” and revenge I secretly thought. After seeing their nervous looking faces I then added “look the only thing that Equestria has are a bunch of fools in gold armour with sticks and some pidgeons” “They could still mobilise their entire population” Honour said “I don’t know I’ve heard how those wonderbolts fly” Silver Wings exclaimed. Before I could retort however Sharp Point, now the captain of the Royal Guard spoke up “We are soldiers, we should be following orders not questioning them” “You’re one to talk, you’ll be sat right here in the castle while we’re out there risking our lives” Blue Waves, the admiral of the Royal Navy said while rolling her eyes. “And the last time I checked you’ll be going up against a bunch of fishing boats” he retorted. Before she could talk back however I spoke up and shouted “ENOUGH! we need to talk about strategy” looking towards Compass, the Grand Tactician. Compass said “We need allies before we can launch any large scale conquest” “But where can we find allies?” A mare leaned forward out of the shadows and said “I may be able to help you out there” this mare was name Hopeful Intel, the director of the SIS and Shadow Knight’s boss. I raised my eyebrows and indicated for her to continue “Our agents also didn’t just find out about the Elements but they also found out that we’re not the only ones who are infiltrating Equestria” “What do you mean?” “What I mean is that the changelings have the same idea but unlike us who only had six agents inside Canterlot, the changelings has an entire army which tells me they are planning something” “Who are these changelings?”I asked wary about revealing my kingdom to the outside world. “The changelings are a secretive race that hide out in the badlands of Equestria. They have a power that includes shape shifting and the ability to consume love directly. The Changelings are an authoritarian monarchy that are ruled by Queen Chrysalis. “Set up a meet but make sure it’s a neutral location and keep a Solar Special Service unit nearby I don’t fancy walking into a trap. *** Changeling Hive Shadow Knight flewup to the Changeling Hive confidently while showing his hooves. The armed Changeling sentry’s aimed their spears at him and shouted “State your business” “I come in peace and wish to seek an audience with you’re Queen” “Leave now while you have a chance” “ Look I wish to speak about an alliance” The sentry merely sneered “We don’t wish an alliance with an Equestrian” “ We’ll your in luck I’m not Equestrian” This merely confused the sentry. Shadow quickly explained and the Sentry just shut his eyes. Next minute the changeling said “come with me” gesturing to follow. While they were walking through the hive my mind immediately got confused from all the different openings and twists and turns; he lost track of where he was when all of a sudden they entered a large room with a throne in the centre. Sat on top of the throne was the ugliest mare he had seen. She had holes through her legs and hair and her horn was chipped. Shadow bowed to who he presumed to be Queen Chryasilis. She responded by asking lazily “Who are you?” “My name is Shadow Knight I come from the Solar Kingdom ruled by His magesty King Solar Storm. “Never heard of it.” “That’s not surprising. The Kingdom has been hidden under complex spells not even the Equestrians know about us” “Well talk to me about this alliance. I haven’t got all day” “I am aware you are a busy mare and that you are planning an invasion against Equestria.” That got her attention “Excuse me. I don’t know what you’re talking about” “We’ve noticed your changelings sneaking in and out of caves near Canterlot” “I thought we were here to talk about alliances not making accusations” “Woah I’m not making accusations. Let’s just say that your not the only one planning an invasion.” “Go on” “I can’t say anything more but my King would like a meeting” “We’ll if he would like a meeting the who did he not come himself?” “My ruler wants to meet on neutral ground” “NO! If he wants to meet then he can come himself” “OK I’ll tel him that but let’s just say that he will be forced to move through Equestrian territory and who knows might hear about you’re little plan” he said starting to turn. “Are you threatening me?” She said starting to become enraged. “No just saying it’s risky moving through enemy territory.” Chrysalis looked like she was thinking it over before finally relenting “Fine I’m sure the Southern forest will be alright” He nodded in agreeance before leaving” *** Southern Forest I looked around warily mentally preparing for an ambush. He then walked into a clearing revealing Queen Chryasilis wow, Shadow wasn’t lying, she is ugly. “So you’re the mystery Solar Storm” I nodded before saying “I hear that you’re planning an invasion of Equestria” “So what if I am?” “I want an alliance” “Why?” “I have my reasons” “Fine then let’s talk about how we are splitting the land” “So is that a yes to the alliance” “No I’m just seeing what you want if the terms work in our favour then yes” “I want all the coastal regions and Celestia herself.” “Celestia, why do you want Celestia?” “Let’s just say I have unfinished business” I then held my hoof out to shake which caused Chrysalis to look down upon it disdainfully before reluctantly shaking it. *** Solaris I was sitting in the meeting room with the both the Royal Council and the military generals “Mares and Gentlecolts I have an announcement to make at some point in the near future our Kingdom will be going to war” this caused the entire room to gasp After the entire room had quietened down I then added “Generals I want you to prepare your ponies for war councillors whatever you hear in this room stays in this room. If I wake up to find this all over the news then getting fired will be the least of your worries” after my announcement I then walked out of the room. > Chaos > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I was out on the balcony thinking about my alliance with the changelings. If I was honest I didn’t entirely trust this Queen Chryasilis however she was the best I’ve got. The military had been carrying out joint exercises with the Changeling army, which included carrying out amphibious landing exercises, air strikes drills and both urban and rural military exercises. On top of that we had also been inventing new equipment such as long, pieces of wood that shoots magic, we call them maskits, along with landing craft that can get troops onto the mainland. Our plan so far was for the changelings to attack Canterlot from within while Solar forces would attack from the outside with naval invasions and air strikes. The one thing we can not decide on however is when we should launch our attack. I had decided to visit the cave in which the Changeling army is hiding out, this would be the first time I had been inside my homeland since that fateful day. Taking a deep breath I closed my eyes and teleported. I knew the teleportation spell had been successful because of the notable sound and the bright flash seeping through my closed eyelids. Opening my eyes I saw that I was in a large cavern covered in a green like gooey substance. Looking around I noticed changelings in a dark armour along with unconscious ponies who had been trapped inside of green cocoons made out of that same green goo that covered the cavern. I was horrified to see that several of the trapped ponies were foals as young as ten, the same age I had been when I fled from home. “Welcome to my humble abode and temporary hideout” chrysalis welcomed while analysing me. “What is this?” I asked trying to keep my temper under control and gesturing to the captured ponies. “My farm” she said simply as if she wasn’t doing nothing wrong. “Excuse me but what doe you mean by farm” I growled. “ We are using them for their love, you could call them prisoners of war” “We are not at war yet” “So if we did not take them then our plan would not work, it would look weird if there was two of the same ponies walking around. Now if you want our invasion to be successful I suggest you keep quiet” I couldn’t believe she had the audacity to tell me to shut up but I knew she was right so i very reluctantly agreed but not before saying “After the war we let them go, ok” “Of course” she sneered mockingly. All of a sudden Chrysalis’s eyes widened in surprise before muttering to herself impossible before I could ask what was going on she quickly ran of to the entrance of the cave which opened to reveal the City of Canterlot after staring at the skyline nostalgically he suddenly noticed that there were pink clouds that were raining chocolate. Quickly magicking up a large bucket I immiedietly started to fill it with the glorious chocolate all the while Chrysalis was giving me a deadpanned look that screamed really I quickly composed myself before I noticed something in the distance near a large hedge maze. It was a weird looking creature that was part everything that was when I noticed six recognisable but gray looking mares. I gasped I instantly recognised them as the so called elements of harmony. “What is it?” Chrysalis asked trying to see what I’m looking at. “I just found the elements” She scoffed before sneering “What? Celestia’s so called superweapons” she said that last part in quotation marks with her hooves. “Yep, just so we know what we could be dealing with I think we should send one of your changelings to spy on them while I talk back to my government” “Agreed” she said before pulling a weird face when a second later several changelings zoomed past. “How do you do that?” “Do what?” She smirked as if she already knew what I was asking about. “Summon your changelings out of nowhere” “The hive mind I find communicate with my changelings through the mind” I nodded before walking of into smaller cavern. I then placed a soundproof spell on the room and took out a communication crystal. “Shadow Knight guess who just shown up?” I asked. “Who? And whats up with the weather?” He asked back. “Celestia’s so called superheroes; I'm gonna take a wild guess they might have something to do with the chocolate rain” I explained when all of a sudden it turned to night then back to day before it kept repeating. “What in the blazes is going on?” I asked not believing my eyes. Out of nowhere I slipped. What had been solid rock had now turned into soap. “Grrrr” I growled before adding “this is beginning to get on my nerves now” “Are you seeing all this weirdness” I asked Shadow. “Yes its chaotic down here. I keep slipping on my face and I’ve lost track of time not to mention all the weird mutant animals stampeding everywhere. Now houses are getting turned upside down. It’s chaos, thats what it is.” My eyes narrowed in realisation “Discord” i muttered. “Who?” Shadow asked. “The god of chaos. My mo- Princess Celestia defeated him years ago” I explained. I then ordered “Put the kingdom in lockdown and tell everpony to stay indoors for their own safety until this mess is sorted out” I heard a quick “yes sir” before hanging up. I made the soundproof bubble vanish and then went to Crysallis and told her “This is caused by Discord” “Discord as in the menace that got turned to stone” she asked incredulously. “The one and only” a voice shouted gleefully. “Show yourself, menace” Crysallis commanded. “I don’t answer to insects” the voice said mischievously. “Why you little” Crysallis muttered angrily. “Now I know you insect but I don’t know you” the voice said in my ear and the draqouiness showed itself by peering over my shoulder. I instantly whipped around. “I think an introduction is in order. I am Discord and what is your name” he asked me as if I was a foal. “None of your business” I snarled back. “Tut tut tut, planning an invasion are we?” “If you tell Celestia, I will personally rip your head of” Crysallis growled. “Don’t worry Crysallis and none of your business, your secret is safe with me” he said while patting both of our heads which elicited a magic beam from both of us. He quickly teleported to the entrance of the cave. He then said “Now unfortunately I have to go, I have an appointment with a certain bookworm that I can’t miss. Smell you later” he waved comically before teleporting away. “How can one creature be so annoying.” I growled. “I don’t know but I do not trust him” Crysallis said, narrowing her eyes at the spot where the prankster vanished from. “Agreed. We should delay the invasion until the heat dies down” The changeling queen nodded in agreement. All of a sudden a rainbow light filled the air. In the distance I could see a massive rainbow laser head towards the earth. “Im gonna take a wild guess that was Discord getting his flank kicked” I said as the chocolate rain vanished and the day and night cycle was restored. After that chaotic day I bid Crysallis a goodbye before teleporting back to my kingdom. I knew that it was going to be a long day. *** After congratulating the main six, Celestia went back up to her private chambers. After sitting down on her bed she pulled out a dusty, old photo album. She started to look through the pages as her eyes started to leak tears. Everytime she closed her eyes she could see her son’s scared face and his last words fine ill go, princess. She walked to the balcony where she asked no pony in particular “Solar Storm where are you? Im so sorry, I'm a terrible mother, please come back, please forgive me” however it was to no avail, she knew that he couldn’t hear her. He could be dead for all she knew. She slowly trudged back to bed where she fell asleep hugging the photo album. > Invasion > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- We had finally decided on a date for the invasion after a changeling spy had found out that there was a royal wedding between a Princess Mi Amore Cadenza and a captain of the royal guard. I had no idea who this mysterious Princess was but I was worried that the plan could go pearshape as several spies had reported that the Canterlot was swarming with guards and the city had been covered in a protective force field. The plan was simple: Crysallis had launched a successful kidnapping of the mysterious bride who she has now replaced. From here on out she would use her powers to weaken the force field from the inside as well as trying to separate each of the royal princesses so that they can be ambushed. They would then capture the elements of harmony before I would bring down Celestia. For now however I was heading to the abandoned mines beneath Canterlot where the Bride was being imprisoned. I was intending to interrogate her and find out who she is exactly. I walked into what appeared to be a large cavern with reflective rock. I was weary of my surroundings, I knew that while she had been weakened she still had her magic. All if a sudden I was blasted from my side however the attack was pitiful, it had barely knocked me down. I quickly magicked up a force field around me. “Stop!” I commanded, however she just scowled menacingly. “Why should I?” She sneered. I merely sighed before saying “Princess I just want to know who you are and what your relation with Celestia is?” She peered at me suspiciously, “why?” “Because I said so and don’t forget that I have your husband life in my hooves. I can just as easily end it” I threatened while dragging my hoof across my throat. “Fine I became the princess of love after Princess Celestia declared me a princess” she relented. This enraged me “So she’s trying to replace me” I growled. I swallowed a lump that was forming in his throat. Cadenza gasped in realisation “You love her!” “Excuse me? What did you just say?” I growled in anger. “You love her.” She said. Suddenly I used my magic and grasped her by the throat. “I DO NOT LOVE HER! She betrayed me!” I shouted leaving me heaving with anger. “What happened?” She asked not perturbed by my yelling. “None of your bussines” I told her before storming out of the makeshift prison. *** I was sat in the makeshift war room when Crysallis stormed in “That Twilight Sparkle is getting suspicious” she seethed. “Any way you can deal with her?” I asked. “No not without everypony getting suspicious” “Find an excuse to make her disappear. Turn her against her friends and family” I said. I then went over to a private chamber and reactivated my sound proof before pulling out a communication crystal. I said the password and was put through to the war command. “ Admiral Blue Waves, whats the status of the invasion fleet?” I asked. “Your Majesty, the ships are in position and we have troops ready to land. Our submarines have also slipped into their ports, ready to wipe their entire navy out.” he replied. “Good, I will contact you when Operation Supernova is ready to commence” I told him. “For now remain hidden” I commanded. “After hearing a ‘Yes Sire” I hung up when Crysallis burst into the room laughing maniacally. “I have captured that book worm once and for all” she said gleefully. “Good where did you put her” I asked while looking around for a green pod. “I have placed her in the caves with the Princess” she said. “Is that a good idea” I asked, I didn’t want the princess to tell Twilight about our encounter. I then added “They could work together to escape” Crysallis merely rubbed me of saying “Impossible, those caves are impossible to navigate. Any way it would look suspicious if I was carrying a green pod with the elements of magic inside” I rolled my eyes saying “If you say so. One down five more to go” Crysallis then smirked “well it is nearly time for my wedding. I had better get changed” she said before departing. I had decided that I would go to the wedding as well but making sure that i disguise myself with a very powerful illusion spell. I went over to the mirror and started my spell. My marshmallow, white coach turned to a dark shade of red. While my brownish - red mane turned to a solid red with thin, white streaks. I sadly watched my wings vanish, it had been agreed that i would be a unicorn as I wouldn’t be able to use magic without giving it away. *** A changeling guard had managed to smuggle me into the city. Now I was sitting in an aisle seat in the church where the wedding was supposed to take place. I watched as three fillies dressed in dresses ran down the aisle showering the way with petals, the orange pegasus filly reminded of somepony. I grunted in annoyance as several petals landed in my mane. Then came the princess who merely nodded at me. I glared in anger at my mother this was the closest we have been to each other since that fateful day. She began to say “Mares and Gentlecolts, we are gathered here today to celebrate the union of Princess Mi Amore Cadenza and Shining Armour. Princess Cadence and Shining Armour, it is me greatest pleasure to pronounce you…” All of a sudden she gasped as the doors slammed open emitting a loud boom that shook the chandeliers. I turned around as I gasped in anger and horror as standing in the doorway was none other than the real Princess Cadance and Twilight Sparkle. Crysallis glared as she said in a fake voice “Why does she have to be so possessive of her brother. Why does she have to ruin my special day” she started to produce fake tears. However she was cut of by the real princess “Its not your special day, its mine” she announced as she walked out if the shadows. Crysallis then shouted “How did you escape my bridesmaids” BRIDESMAIDS! No wonder they escaped I angrily thought as I slammed my hooves into my face. I managed to get over my angry thoughts to catch the Apple mare asking in confusion “But ah don’t understand. How can there be two if them?” “She’s a changeling, she takes the form of somepony you love and gain power from feed of the love you have for them” she explained. Suddenly i watched a bright green pillar if light envelop Crysallis as I watched her disguise melt away. She then performed the cliche, evil villain laugh as I rolled my eyes. Before announcing “Right you are Princess. I am the Queen of the changelings” I then walked out ready to give Crysallis a piece of my mind. “The cats out of the bag now all because if your ‘bridesmaids’. WHO IN THE NAME OF TARTARUS USES BRIDESMAIDS AS GUARDS!” I shouted angrily. Crysallis shouted back “HOW DARE YOU TALK TO ME LIKE THAT!” Instead of answering I merely growled in anger before sighing “well there’s no point for this now is there?” I asked no one in particular. I removed the illusion spell to hear a loud gasp come from Celestia. I turned around and glared at her before growling “Hello, Mother” This in turn made the elements of harmony’s jaws drop. “You have a son!” Twilight asked in surprise. “Why didn’t you tell us?” She then asked. Celestia was silent. “Yes why don’t you tell them about how you abandoned me that night. How you betrayed me!” I shouted. She wispered “I’m so sorry” I scoffed “Sorry doesn’t cut it. You had no idea how I felt when you kicked me out and threatened to have me banished. Especially when I found out that you replace me!” I angrily huffed before beginning to laugh crazily “Well i’m now about to destroy what you love most. Your precious Kingdom” I then took out my communication crystal and said to the other end “Operation Supernova is a go, attack!” I then ended the call before even waiting for a yes sir back. I then heard the distant sound of the force field shattering. “Please, Solar, let me explain” Celestia pleaded to her son. “NO!” I screamed before firing a magic blast at her. However, she managed to block it with a shield. “Please don’t make me do this, I don’t want to fight you” she begged, I watched as tears fell from her cheeks, I however felt no remorse, as I kept firing magic blast after magic blast at Celestia however she kist kept on blocking it. Huffing, I looked around for something that could aid me, when I saw the same pegasus filly holding onto her two friends in fear. Using my magic I pulled the filly away from her friends, the pegasus screaming “NOOOOO” in terror all the while reaching out to her friends. I heard loyalty scream “SCOOTALOO!” She then flew straight at me and I instantly put up a shield which flung her across the room into a pillar, knocking her out cold. “RAINBOW DASH!” Scootaloo cried, tears beginning to fall down her face. I then levitated a sword and put it across her throat. The pegasus instantly breathed in as she felt the cold blade against her exposed, throat. At first Chryasilis looked stunned, but then gave a wicked smile “Excellent idea, Solar” Celestia begged “Please let the filly go, she hasn’t got anything to do with this” “Only if you give me the elements of harmony!” I told her. Celestia looked at the petrified filly in my hooves before weakly saying “I I can’t” “Then her death will be on your hooves” I said simply, closing my eyes, I felt the filly freeze in terror. Before I could slit the filly’s throat, Celestia instead offered “I’ll give you Canterlot, if you let her go.” I could hear the desperation in her voice, it was music to my ears. I wanted to kill the kid anyway out of spite but then I asked myself Could I bring myself to end the life of a filly? Without a proper answer to the question he accepted Celestia’s offer but not without a catch “Just so that I have a bargaining chip, I will be keeping the filly here with me” Scootaloo’s friend’s screamed “NO! You can’t take her away” However the deal was already made, Celestia nodded in defeat and I watched them with glee as they took their rainbow friend with them and teleported away. I instantly got to work setting up a force field to go around my new conquered territory. I then walked to the dungeons, I didn’t want Crysallis to have hold of my hostage. All the while, Scootaloo was frozen from shock and fear. I found a cell and placed her in the middle before she could move, I put a metal collar around her neck which had been secured to the wall via a short, metal chain. Finally looking at Scootaloo, she had tears streaming down her face and her eyes looked at me like I was a monster. I slammed the door shut and locked it, I then heard her burst into tears making me feel guilty as I began to comprehend what I had just did. I felt like a monster, a feeling that I did not like…