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[Defender of Tomorrow 323]

The Canter-lot Castle had many legends, but what makes a legend?

 

And yet here he was, standing before the hallway of legends, portraits of every notable hero of Equestria was mounted on the elegant walls of the castle, every portrait, except for his.

 

Umbra melts into the darkness of the poorly lit hallway of legends, pulling down the brim of his hood down low over his helmet as a single, sleepy Canterlot guard passed by him, yawning and turning the corner.

 

The canterlot guards didn't exactly have a reputation for being good sentries , but they certainly did have one for putting up a fight. Umbra wasn't here for a fight, at least not with some measly guard.

 

So what exactly brought him to Canterlot over the years? Perhaps it was the search for serving a true monarch?

 

Or was it the desperate longing for rest that ate him so?

 

Deep down he did not know for sure, but even such he tread softly on the carpet floor of the hallway of legends, his ancient charred armor clanking under his tattered worn garments, effectively hiding his form.

 

He stood before the large doors of the throne room, the castle had changed so but most of the layout remained the same. Climbing up the royal red stairs he noticed a creature, the likes of which he had never seen before and some ponies.

 

None of them looked like a monarch, this troubled him so, was the throne devoid of rulership? He gave the pony bearing the features of both a unicorn and pegasus a look over, was she suppose to be the monarch? No, she couldn't be the monarch, her soul was not great enough.

[dashian500 194]

Steel moved quickly a blade thunking into the wall next to his head "that was a warning come in slowly" steel said another throwing knife in hoof ready as his cloak settled around him after the quike move "I'll pay for the wall later Luna what's with the wondering prisoner" steel asked he noticed the other pony -could it be?-he thought to himself

Edited July 23, 2015 by dashian500

[The Down Trotten 300]

The Canter-lot Castle had many legends, but what makes a legend?

 

And yet here he was, standing before the hallway of legends, portraits of every notable hero of Equestria was mounted on the elegant walls of the castle, every portrait, except for his.

 

Umbra melts into the darkness of the poorly lit hallway of legends, pulling down the brim of his hood down low over his helmet as a single, sleepy Canterlot guard passed by him, yawning and turning the corner.

 

The canterlot guards didn't exactly have a reputation for being good sentries , but they certainly did have one for putting up a fight. Umbra wasn't here for a fight, at least not with some measly guard.

 

So what exactly brought him to Canterlot over the years? Perhaps it was the search for serving a true monarch?

 

Or was it the desperate longing for rest that ate him so?

 

Deep down he did not know for sure, but even such he tread softly on the carpet floor of the hallway of legends, his ancient charred armor clanking under his tattered worn garments, effectively hiding his form.

 

He stood before the large doors of the throne room, the castle had changed so but most of the layout remained the same. Climbing up the royal red stairs he noticed a creature, the likes of which he had never seen before and some ponies.

 

None of them looked like a monarch, this troubled him so, was the throne devoid of rulership? He gave the pony bearing the features of both a unicorn and pegasus a look over, was she suppose to be the monarch? No, she couldn't be the monarch, her soul was not great enough.

He jumped back and responded "Yes er yes right away sir..." he was about to get up and go in yet his back had an odd chill. "I never thought I'd be saying this but I actually miss the desert..." he got up and brushed himself off and the chill refused to go away hmmm thats odd... "Um hello is there anyone here?" he called to the mostly empty dark halls I swear I felt something odd

Edited July 23, 2015 by The Down Trotten

[Silver W. Valensnow 196]

 

 

The Canter-lot Castle had many legends, but what makes a legend? And yet here he was, standing before the hallway of legends, portraits of every notable hero of Equestria was mounted on the elegant walls of the castle, every portrait, except for his. Umbra melts into the darkness of the poorly lit hallway of legends, pulling down the brim of his hood down low over his helmet as a single, sleepy Canterlot guard passed by him, yawning and turning the corner. The canterlot guards didn't exactly have a reputation for being good sentries , but they certainly did have one for putting up a fight. Umbra wasn't here for a fight, at least not with some measly guard. So what exactly brought him to Canterlot over the years? Perhaps it was the search for serving a true monarch? Or was it the desperate longing for rest that ate him so? Deep down he did not know for sure, but even such he tread softly on the carpet floor of the hallway of legends, his ancient charred armor clanking under his tattered worn garments, effectively hiding his form. He stood before the large doors of the throne room, the castle had changed so but most of the layout remained the same. Climbing up the royal red stairs he noticed a creature, the likes of which he had never seen before and some ponies. None of them looked like a monarch, this troubled him so, was the throne devoid of rulership? He gave the pony bearing the features of both a unicorn and pegasus a look over, was she suppose to be the monarch? No, she couldn't be the monarch, her soul was not great enough.

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"Be careful, l sense something is off!". Diamond Rustscythe quickly grabbed his hafted weapon that stood 1/3s above him when on all fours and scanned the surroundings. "Who goes there? Show yourself, l heard you!". He started pacing around the room and started checking the corners as if something magically hidden could be there.

[dashian500 194]

Steel nodded "it's outside the door with the other pony" steel said "Come on in here slowly the prisoner and the other pony I can feel your presence show yourself" steel said his hoof on his free hoof on his dagger under his cloak he want sure about the other presence

[The Down Trotten 300]

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"Be careful, l sense something is off!". Diamond Rustscythe quickly grabbed his hafted weapon that stood 1/3s above him when on all fours and scanned the surroundings. "Who goes there? Show yourself, l heard you!". He started pacing around the room and started checking the corners as if something magically hidden could be there.

 

 

Steel nodded "it's outside the door with the other pony" steel said "Come on in here slowly the prisoner and the other pony I can feel your presence show yourself" steel said his hoof on his free hoof on his dagger under his cloak he want sure about the other presence

Still feeling the chill he slowly walked into the room "Um guys its alright its just me here... sorry to scare you." he tightened his scarf out of nervousness Why does all this crazy stuff happen... its bad enough we have a war on our hoofs... for the sake of anything listening... something make a little sense 

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

Thunderwatch was roaming through the Canterlot garden. The barracks are this way, if i recall correctly. Thought Thunder. He suddenlt heard" Thunder, Please come to my room. I must speak with you. I will give you all i know. Help mother see the light within the darkness. Her pride...." He could feel her sadness. He snapped his fingers for a short teleportation. "Hello Amore. How can i help you?"

"I can feel mother's power weakening. What is wrong? Also her pride is preventing her from listening to reason. War is not something we changelings need."

 

She looks away for a moment. Her sadness soon becomes a fire of determination. "No matter what you do for her. I will help in what way I can. Whay does she need?"

 

She then looks back to him. Their fires in her eyes tell of many things. Her love for her mother and the Changelings themselves. Her desire to see them prosper in the light. Her will that won't quit no matter the challenge before her. And all the love she has saved. "Also if things go to far. I will challenge her for the right to rule. But as of now I must find a mate. I have decided to make a hive of my own. I am asking your opinion. Is this the best option I have? Even with my knowledge of the ancient Flutterlings, I don't think I will be able to gather the items before too much blood is shed. So a hive ready for war on multiple fronts, to stalemate the three and keep as many lives safe as possible, is what i feel is currently needed."

 

He can also see turmoil inside her. She is torn between her birth rite and those she has come to love in return.

[Love Doctor Blaze 536]

"I can feel mother's power weakening. What is wrong? Also her pride is preventing her from listening to reason. War is not something we changelings need."

She looks away for a moment. Her sadness soon becomes a fire of determination. "No matter what you do for her. I will help in what way I can. Whay does she need?"

She then looks back to him. Their fires in her eyes tell of many things. Her love for her mother and the Changelings themselves. Her desire to see them prosper in the light. Her will that won't quit no matter the challenge before her. And all the love she has saved. "Also if things go to far. I will challenge her for the right to rule. But as of now I must find a mate. I have decided to make a hive of my own. I am asking your opinion. Is this the best option I have? Even with my knowledge of the ancient Flutterlings, I don't think I will be able to gather the items before too much blood is shed. So a hive ready for war on multiple fronts, to stalemate the three and keep as many lives safe as possible, is what i feel is currently needed."

He can also see turmoil inside her. She is torn between her birth rite and those she has come to love in return.

Thunderwatch sat and listened patiently, as Amore talked. Thunderwatch sighed. "She is getting old. Her ability to harness power has been... Eliminated. She needs a potion, to be able to get her love harness powers back.". She asked him for his opinion on starting a hive. This is were thunderwatch truly shined. In desecion making. He thought about it for a bit. "OK. Listen up. You should wait with making a hive. I believe it's best to travel the world, and secure some allies, that can help you in you newly found hive. Also, you have to take into considerration, if building a hive is truly what you want. I have seen leaders crumble from stress becauwe they couldn't take it"

[The Down Trotten 300]

Luna still recovering from her shock said "Yes, my loyal warriors. You are going to be sent out to the Everfree, We have got reports that there is some sort of beast there, you have to find it, and neutralize it. When your done, meet me or Celestia here at the throne room for debriefing. And questions?"

"Um excuse me... I don't know what your warrior's are hyped up about your royal highness. But um I really feel awkward just wandering around your halls... Look either let me go or lock me up... but don't just let me well wander. I don't want to offend your most gracious highness." he entered the hall and bowed 

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

Thunderwatch sat and listened patiently, as Amore talked. Thunderwatch sighed. "She is getting old. Her ability to harness power has been... Eliminated. She needs a potion, to be able to get her love harness powers back.". She asked him for his opinion on starting a hive. This is were thunderwatch truly shined. In desecion making. He thought about it for a bit. "OK. Listen up. You should wait with making a hive. I believe it's best to travel the world, and secure some allies, that can help you in you newly found hive. Also, you have to take into considerration, if building a hive is truly what you want. I have seen leaders crumble from stress becauwe they couldn't take it"

"Okay will out the hive thing on hold for a little longer. What does the potion require? I will help anyway I can."

 

Amorè offers him a seat and a drink. She then repositions herself for a more relaxed place on her bed.

 

"Also this notebook contains all i have discovered about the Flutterlings. I don't know where I can go to contact the Breezie about Flutterlings Honor. Luna won't help with Flutterlings Heart and mother Cadence needs Flutterlings Blessing to protect her kingdom. Then there is locating and getting to the Throne of Love with the Canterlot Crystal Caves."

 

She holds up to him the notebook. "I have a copy as well."

Edited July 23, 2015 by Midnight_Aurora

[Defender of Tomorrow 323]

The other pony? Umbra wasn't exactly happy with whoever this pony was, first of all he wasn't just 'the other pony' and second he wasn't exactly a pony anymore. Just as he was about to walk into the throne room he paused and listened to the creature that was before him. 

 

Could this creature truly not see his form? Or was this a ploy to conceal his presence to prevent conflict? Whichever the case, he needed to know more about this creature, he wasn't exactly up-to-date with the world, but that would have to wait for another time.

 

Slowly, he stood before the entrance-way of the throne room and noticed the two ponies before the one with majestic flowing hair with their weapons already drawn. If they were that quick to draw their weapons to this simple creature then there was no way that the mare was a monarch, for what good is a monarch that cannot defend their own life?

 

Umbra readied himself for battle, he already had a very magical grasp on his shield in case he needed to block quickly. These two ponies looked like they were on edge, but nevertheless would provide a glorious fight.

[The Down Trotten 300]

 

You should wait with making a hive. I believe it's best to travel the world, and secure some allies, that can help you in you newly found hive. Also, you have to take into considerration, if building a hive is truly what you want. I have seen leaders crumble from stress becauwe they couldn't take it"

 

 

Umbra readied himself for battle, he already had a very magical grasp on his shield in case he needed to block quickly. These two ponies looked like they were on edge, but nevertheless would provide a glorious fight.

 

"Ok... hold it... what in the name of whatever any of you hold dear is going on!" he looked between the two warriors and their intense expressions "Look guys... maybe you shouldn't be so stinking hostile, or up your security for crying out loud. Your in a war you know!...." he bowed again "I'm sorry, its just it's late and I would like to sleep... and considering I turned myself in on my own accord perhaps a little respect is in order... what is it your looking for anyway?" he refused to stand up not wanting to disrespect his host any further I swear I can feel something... and its giving me the chills 

Edited July 23, 2015 by The Down Trotten

[dashian500 194]

Steel sighed "I've said the same thing she should up her security" steel said "I'm not tense because of you" steel said "have you not noticed the spirit behind you" steel said "he doesn't seem hostile" steel out his throwing knife away and moved his hoof away from his dagger

[The Down Trotten 300]

Steel sighed "I've said the same thing she should up her security" steel said "I'm not tense because of you" steel said "have you not noticed the spirit behind you" steel said "he doesn't seem hostile" steel out his throwing knife away and moved his hoof away from his dagger

he sighed Great... now the undead are getting involved "Alright can I go now?... Look we all have important roles to run and unless this spirit has something to say... perhaps we should move on?" he had gotten quite fed up with the situation and wanted to either to go to bed or to begin collecting allies 

[dashian500 194]

Steel looked at him "you'll have to talk to princess Luna about that" steel said "we are just warriors being assineged a mission if you'd be so kind as to wait until we are finished that'd be nice you seem to be reasonable so I doubt you'll try anything rash"

[The Down Trotten 300]

Steel looked at him "you'll have to talk to princess Luna about that" steel said "we are just warriors being assineged a mission if you'd be so kind as to wait until we are finished that'd be nice you seem to be reasonable so I doubt you'll try anything rash"

"I have been waiting...  but I shall wait some more..." I can't believe but these ponies are pushing my patience. He sighed and remained bowed until the Princess spoke, his neck beginning to hurt. I hope my Queen is doing alright, hope we aren't to unprepared for whatever horrors await us 

[Love Doctor Blaze 536]

Luna sat on the throne and massaged her temples. What in the world is going on? And here i was complaining about how uneventfull court is. Thought Luna "Alright listen up! Ambrose you are allowed to leave, i will deliver the message to Celestia. As for you my warriors i will repeat your mission. A creature with an unknown identity, has been spotted in the everfree near ponyville. The only thing we know about it, is that it's big". She then looked at the spirit "And who are you?"

[The Down Trotten 300]

Luna sat on the throne and massaged her temples. What in the world is going on? And here i was complaining about how uneventfull court is. Thought Luna "Alright listen up! Ambrose you are allowed to leave, i will deliver the message to Celestia. As for you my warriors i will repeat your mission. A creature with an unknown identity, has been spotted in the everfree near ponyville. The only thing we know about it, is that it's big". She then looked at the spirit "And who are you?"

He bowed low and smiled "You are most gracious your highness. I shall tell the Queen of your kindness, perhaps we can prevent war yet." he left without a second thought about the odd chill he had been having and took a deep breath. Alright... well my Queen is still endanger and I know what she needs so I must search for these... albeit ridiculous items. 

He sighed and began to leave on his quest Wait... while I may not like to admit it but I have a potential ally here... 

He sighed and began looking for Amore, considering no one seemed to be sleeping as of yet he figured why not try his luck "Princess Amore... where are you?..."

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

He bowed low and smiled "You are most gracious your highness. I shall tell the Queen of your kindness, perhaps we can prevent war yet." he left without a second thought about the odd chill he had been having and took a deep breath. Alright... well my Queen is still endanger and I know what she needs so I must search for these... albeit ridiculous items.

He sighed and began to leave on his quest Wait... while I may not like to admit it but I have a potential ally here...

He sighed and began looking for Amore, considering no one seemed to be sleeping as of yet he figured why not try his luck "Princess Amore... where are you?..."

He hears in his mind. "In my room with thunder. We were discussing h how to help my mother. You coming?" She gives him directions to her.

 

She waits in her room and says, "Thunder what does my mother need for that potion. I might be able to get it. We also have a guest coming to join us."

[The Down Trotten 300]

He hears in his mind. "In my room with thunder. We were discussing h how to help my mother. You coming?" She gives him directions to her.

 

She waits in her room and says, "Thunder what does my mother need for that potion. I might be able to get it. We also have a guest coming to join us."

He fluttered to her room, it felt good to have his binding's off. Entering though her window and bowing "Sorry about the abrupt entrance but it felt good to fly." I've bowed a lot today, it'll be nice to talk to some persons on my level "But I assume you have heard what is happening to the Queen?"

[Defender of Tomorrow 323]

And who are you?

 

That was all the proof he needed to conclude that she was not the ruler of Equestria, but some pawn in this war of theirs. He would have responded if he could still talk but the only noise that came out of him was an aberration of breathing.

 

Was there not one pony that would recognize his ancient armor? It wasn't like any other existing set of armor, his was made of a special alloy in a long forgotten age it seemed. Telepathically he began communicating with this 'princess'.

 

"Asketh whom I am? Does thou not recognizeth these colors? I beseech thou to recollect deeply, for I shall not allow a false monarch stand before the throne."  

[Love Doctor Blaze 536]

And who are you?

 

That was all the proof he needed to conclude that she was not the ruler of Equestria, but some pawn in this war of theirs. He would have responded if he could still talk but the only noise that came out of him was an aberration of breathing.

 

Was there not one pony that would recognize his ancient armor? It wasn't like any other existing set of armor, his was made of a special alloy in a long forgotten age it seemed. Telepathically he began communicating with this 'princess'.

 

"Asketh whom I am? Does thou not recognizeth these colors? I beseech thou to recollect deeply, for I shall not allow a false monarch stand before the throne."

Luna knew that he was something special. He must have been one of Celestias soldiers thought Luna. "Wait. I'll get my sister, and i'm one of the rulers of this land. And i shall be treated as such" luna got her sister out. Celestias eyes widened when she saw the armor "Is that you?" Asked Celestia with bewilerment

He hears in his mind. "In my room with thunder. We were discussing h how to help my mother. You coming?" She gives him directions to her.

 

She waits in her room and says, "Thunder what does my mother need for that potion. I might be able to get it. We also have a guest coming to join us."

Thunder nodded. "What we need for the potion is going to be a bit hard to get. We need mana, love from cadence and a flower of regrowth that only Celestia has"." The last item is the hardest, we actually have to steal it in order to get it, because i doubt Celestia will give it out because of her hate. We wont be able to lie either, Celestia is a living lie detector"

[The Down Trotten 300]

 

 

Thunder nodded. "What we need for the potion is going to be a bit hard to get. We need mana, love from cadence and a flower of regrowth that only Celestia has"." The last item is the hardest, we actually have to steal it in order to get it, because i doubt Celestia will give it out because of her hate. We wont be able to lie either, Celestia is a living lie detector"

 

"hmmm well I'll steal it then... I respect your neutrality Princess so we wouldn't want you angering Celestia. And if she ask's you about it you can simply say I'm going to steal it. No need to complicate the matter.... Thats if we are going to be working together on this Princess?..."

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

"hmmm well I'll steal it then... I respect your neutrality Princess so we wouldn't want you angering Celestia. And if she ask's you about it you can simply say I'm going to steal it. No need to complicate the matter.... Thats if we are going to be working together on this Princess?..."

"I have a better idea. The flower of regrowth is also needed for a potion I have been working on that enhances the effective traits gained from evolution. I could ask. Also I won't need the whole flower for my potion. Also I have the love of Princess Cadence within me. So that solves the love problem."

 

Amorè looks towards the throne room. "Celestia is awake now. And it seems she is surprised. Let's find out why."

 

She gets up and heads to the throne room.

Edited July 23, 2015 by Midnight_Aurora

[The Down Trotten 300]

"I have a better idea. The flower of regrowth is also needed for a potion I have been working on that enhances the effective traits gained from evolution. I could ask. Also I won't need the whole flower for my potion."

 

Amorè looks towards the throne room. "Celestia is awake now. And it seems she is surprised. Let's find out why."

 

She gets up and heads to the throne room.

Shrugs. "sure I guess so.... but I'm finished if she asks me if I have any desires for it... and she may ask why I am with you. What will we say to her about that? If we tell her we are working together to restore the Queen... she will surely not give you the flower." he sighed again "Princess... we have a long awkward road ahead of us"