adventure The Chronicle of The Hunter: Introduction

[DarkestStar 31]

It was never easy being the older brother...

    Banished into exile after the Great War before the creation of Equestria, Sunstriker, the brother of the Solar and Lunar Princesses, is designated a new role in society when returned to Canterlot. Initial suspicions are aroused as the once-alicorn leaves his own people in jeopardy and chaos when the magical barrier protecting the pony populated society is shattered, allowing the creatures of myth's past to enter and create a living hell. Princess Luna has left, Celestia is captured, and in the midst of the chaos, it's up to Sunstriker and six mares who wield the most powerful items in existence to save the ones they love from certain death, and save Equestria itself, and do so by traveling to the most dangerous place in existence: Mount Revolution.

 

Will they survive, or does certain death pertain to these ponies?

 

I hope you enjoy this work, it's my first story. Chapter 1 will be up later.

~DarkestStar

 

Story also available at here: The Chronicle of The Hunter

[DarkestStar 31]

 

Chapter 1: The Return

 

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for the good men to do nothing.

- Edmund Burke

 

 

I slowly trotted along the dirt path just outside the border of Equestria, saddlebags only very slightly weighing me down. It's times like these that give me an opportunity to reflect on past experiences. The manticore. The hydra. The dragons. All the mythical beasts I have slain, in the name of a kingdom who doesn't even know of my existence! But alas, that is the way things are to be.

 

I am The Hunter. The Fighter, The Silent One, as long as it doesn't invoke my true name you can call me whatever you want. I hate who I am. Or who I was, for this matter. I could have protected this entire world, no, the universe, from destruction and death. However, in my cowardice, I chose not to, and am now suffering the consequences. But a punishment is a punishment, and I am not allowed to enter Equestria.

Legally, that is. It seems that more recently the magical protection that she created has been broken and I can enter the country at my own free will. I sure hope Celestia doesn't find out...

 

If you were to meet me on the streets, I would be the pony that all ignore, or thereby choose to. Long, crimson, dragon-like wings. Body similarly colored, tall and thin, with very little visible meat or muscle on my body. Eyes black, darker than the night itself, narrow, ready and alert for any signs of danger. Mane, electric blue, thick, long. Identically designed tail, except neatly shortened for battle purposes. Cutie mark, almost invisible, a small image of a bow and arrow.

 

I choose to be silent during my walks. It allows for focus and understanding, along with patience and relaxation. I am constantly fighting the demons of the outlands, and these minute opportunities are incredible, and I take them by the neck and choke them until I get nothing more from them.

 

So lost in thought I was that I did not even notice my surroundings. Without realization on my part, a bright pink pony with a darker pink tail and mane jumps out of the woods screaming at the top of her lungs, "WATCH OUT, WE GOT AN EMERGENCY PARTY COMING UP!" At the last second I see her, and try to dive out of the way, but to no avail. We collide and roll into a nearby ditch. Within seconds I've recovered, swiped up my saddlebags, leaped into the cool morning air, and literally stared at this hyper pony. It's not normal for anypony, except me, to be outside the borders if you're an Equestrian.

 

"Who are you and what is your purpose here?" I quickly, but precisely, demand. "Answers. NOW."

 

"Woah mister, calm down." This pink pony is already getting on my nerves. First crashing into me, now telling me to calm down?!?! And my patience level was never high in the first place. "I'mPinkiePieI'venevermetyoubeforewhoareyouwowIreallylike-" Diving down, I stop her short with one hoof over her mouth.

 

"Ok, first off, slow down. I can't understand a word you're saying. Secondly, I would like to know what an Equestrian is doing outside the border of Equestria." Slowly I lower my hoof from her never ending diarrhea stream that is her mouth.

 

"Ok, ok. You're such an emergency party pooper!" She exclaimed this with such a high-pitched tone I had to drop my ears "I'm Pinkie Pie! I....kinda.....sorta....gotlostandwoundupouthere. But who are you? I've never seen you around here. But I've never been to these parts. And I know everypony!"

 

I start slowly, having to think quickly to cover myself up and also try to stifle a laugh. There has got to be something wrong with her. However, I do have an alias that I always go under, so I was prepared. "My name is Midnight Blade! I'm actually from Las Pegasus, and was trying to hike to Ponyville, but got lost along the way. Apologies for the confusion."

 

She gives me a sly grin. What is up with this pony? I cannot figure her out, and it's very peculiar.

 

"So...Pinkie Pie....where's a good place to get food around here. I'm starving." At this point there is no way I'm lying. Eating grass every day is really tiring, and I almost always have an empty stomach. Part of all the energy I use to defend myself, I guess.

 

"OH-OH-OH! I know an AMAZING place, called Sugarcube corner, where we can have cakes, and cupcakes, and muffins, and donuts, and just everything delicious and amazing!"

 

"I was thinking more along the lines of actual food, but ok, let's try it out." I'm now enthralled by her. As she speaks, she'll jump up and down at a phenomenal rate, almost jittering in place. I can't tell if she's extremely hyper or I'm seeing things.

 

"YAY! I can't wait to tell my friends about you and have them meet you! You're so nice, unlike that Cranky Doodle Donkey when I first met him, he was all like-"

 

Wait. A. Minute. There are more like her? This will be an interesting experience, to say in the least. I block out her rapid fire voice as I think. Can I chance entering Equestria again? Possibly, however risky. Let's try it.

 

"Um, hello? Mister Blade? You awake?"

 

I'm jolted back to my senses as the pony waves her hooves in front of face rapidly. I swear on my very wingfeathers, if I have to spend another hour with her, I will go insane.

 

"Yes, Pinkie, was it? (she nods her head) I am awake, but not fully understanding. You never actually answered my question as to where are you from. So, where are you from?"

 

"Oh, but that's easy! I'm from a rock farm, but I live in Ponyville now."

 

This sends any hopes I had for peace into the trash. Ponyville. So that's what they call it now. The place where my hopes were shattered and crushed by my beloved sisters. But, it's time to get moving. The sun is setting, and the night is when the monsters will fright.

 

"I think it would be best if we continued our journey, Madame Pinkie. I do not know what creatures live here, and I'm honestly afraid to find out."

 

Still bouncing, she yet again nods with a massive grin on her face, and starts bouncing away, at a ridiculous rate. Sweet mother of all things good and peaceful, does she never get tired of being happy? "Can I tell you the names of all my friends? Can I can I can I please?"

 

I begin galloping at a fast pace. "Yes, but I would like to be there before nightfall, so let's go as fast as possible please!"

 

"OK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

 

Authors Note: Also available here- Chapter 1

 

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Hey there, since both of these topics were different parts of the same story, I've combined the two into one thread. In the future, please keep all chapters of the same fanfic in one topic. Thanks~