As the sun rose on Ponyville, Scorpion eagerly awoke from his slumber. He had gone to bed early the previous night, acknowledging that he would need all his strength for what was to come that day. He could already hear that Twilight and Spike were up, so he silently began to practice his combat moves. When he was finished, he grabbed his swords and sheathed them on his back. He cracked his neck and stretched out his limbs as he exited his room.

“Good morning Scorpion,” Twilight greeted him. “I take it you’re excited for today?”

“Indeed I am Twilight Sparkle,” Scorpion replied.

“We made you a special breakfast buddy,” Spike chimed in, showing Scorpion the table, lined with food. Scorpion smiled under his mask.

“That is very kind of you, but it is not necessary. Besides, you know how I feel about removing my mask.”

“Oh, well, if you’d like, you can eat in your room before we leave,” Twilight said. Scorpion saw no reason to deny the food. He would need to keep up his strength anyway, so he took a plate that Spike made for him and went back into his room to eat.

As Scorpion ate, he went over his plan in his head. He would first meet with the Princess, and he would no doubt be joined by Twilight and her friends. After a hopefully short conversation, Scorpion would try to talk with the Princess alone in a private location. And finally, he would kill her. He hoped to avoid any conflict, but he was ready to duel with Celestia should he have to. When Scorpion was ready, he exited his room and rejoined Twilight and Spike.

“Shall we be off then?” Scorpion said. Twilight nodded.

“Of course. Let’s go!” she said, sounding a little excited. While Scorpion may not have known, Twilight was overwhelmed with joy to be sharing with Princess Celestia her knowledge about Scorpion and his world. Granted that Twilight had shared a bit about the specter with Celestia, it was not nearly as much as she truly knew about him.

As Twilight, Spike, and Scorpion set off, they were greeted by Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, who joined the group. Shortly after, Rarity tagged along, and after that, Applejack and Pinkie Pie did the same. With the group completely together, they arrived at the train station. When the train arrived, they got on, and were off to Canterlot. As they all sat down, Scorpion enquired Twilight once again about the Princess.

“While you have told me so much about her already, is there anything more I should know about Princess Celestia?” Scorpion asked.

“Well, there’s certainly a lot more I could tell you, but I feel that all of that would be easier to understand if it came from her,” Twilight answered. Scorpion simply nodded, not making a sound.

“Oh, I can’t wait until we get there! Princess Celestia is gonna love you!” Rainbow Dash said ecstatically. “We totally should show off some of your moves to her!”

“I’m not so sure about that,” Rarity said. “What if the Princess feels that Scorpion’s actions are too violent? She may not let him stay.”

“Well, Rarity, you must understand that I do not intend to permanently live here in Equestria. I simply wish to… propose an alliance between my world and yours. I believe both our worlds could prosper from such a thing,” Scorpion lied. Although, thinking on it, it did seem like a better idea than just killing the Princess outright.

“Well, whatever happens, Ah’m sure the Princess will just be happy to finally meet ya Scorpion,” Applejack chimed in. Scorpion nodded to her as the rest of the girls continued to talk. While they did that, he just looked out the window of the train car.

‘So beautiful, this world. I have only been exposed to the area around Ponyville. But, now I see just how magnificent this place truly is,’ Scorpion thought to himself. And soon enough, the thoughts that he had banished from his mind slowly came back to him. ‘Perhaps killing Celestia isn’t the proper course of action. Perhaps peace would grant us something greater than just her soul alone. And, what of the ponies that surround me right now?’ Scorpion looked to the girls as they talked and joked around and laughed.

‘Certainly, they would not want to continue to be my friends.’ Scorpion sighed to himself and looked back out the window. ‘It is of no matter. I have come this far, and will not turn back now.’

As the train pulled into the station, the ponies, Spike, and Scorpion stepped off the train. Scorpion was, truthfully, in awe, as he looked upon the beautiful city of Canterlot. It was nothing like Ponyville, with more, taller buildings, streets made of stones, and the ponies themselves. They all seemed so… proper. It made Scorpion a little sick.

The group was greeted by a group of Royal Guards. Scorpion was a little tense at first, but Twilight exclaimed that they would personally escort them to the castle. Luckily, the route that was taken by the group did not take them through the major areas of Canterlot. While Scorpion certainly wanted to see all that the city had to offer, it would only hinder them if Scorpion was to be seen. There was no telling how these ponies would react to him.

Finally, as the group arrived at the castle, the guards showed the ponies, Spike, and Scorpion to Celestia’s throne room. As they entered, Scorpion was taken aback by just how regal and amazing Princess Celestia truly looked. He was especially stunned by her mane and tail, which seemed to flow endlessly in the colors of the rainbow. And then, his attention was drawn to the smaller, yet still just as regal, dark blue coated mare sitting next to Celestia. Scorpion remembered that Twilight had mentioned Celestia having a sister, Princess Luna. This mare must have been her.

As Scorpion and his “friends” approached the throne, the two sisters rose from their seats. In turn, the ponies and Spike all bowed to the Princesses. Following custom, Scorpion bowed as well. As the ponies and young dragon rose back up, so did Scorpion.

“Princess Celestia. Princess Luna. Allow me to introduce to you, Scorpion,” Twilight said, allowing Scorpion to step forward in front of the group. He bowed his head again to the royal sisters as he stood in front of them.

“It is an honor to meet the both of you at last,” Scorpion greeted the sisters.

“The honor is ours, truly. We never thought we would be meeting with a being from another world,” Celestia said, as Scorpion lifted his head back up to make eye contact with the Princess. Scorpion didn’t know it, but something about his eyes made Celestia afraid of him. But, she remained composed as she smiled at the demon.

“As you are probably both aware, Scorpion has been living with me in Ponyville for just about two weeks now. He’s been helping the girls, me, Spike, and all of the ponies of Ponyville for that matter. While he may have a violent side to him, I assure you, he means no harm to any of us,” Twilight explained.

“I come in the hope that there may be peace between our worlds. While the Netherrealm may not be as peaceful and serene as this world, I assure you, that if peace could be achieved between us, we may both prosper,” Scorpion said. Celestia and Luna both nodded.

“Well, Scorpion, my sister and I would most certainly be pleased to talk about an alliance between our worlds. But, first, we would certainly like to learn more about you,” Princess Luna said.

“Indeed. But, if you all wouldn’t mind, I would like to speak with Scorpion alone for a moment,” Celestia said. Scorpion, as well as the other ponies and Spike, were all a little surprised. Scorpion was especially surprised however, because this seemed to work too perfectly into his plan. But, everypony in the listened to Celestia. Twilight and her friends, Princess Luna, as well as all the guards in the room left Celestia and Scorpion alone.

Scorpion watched them all leave. But, before the doors closed, Twilight looked back and smiled at the specter. She couldn’t hide how proud she was of him to get this far. Scorpion couldn’t help but nod to her and smile under his mask. But it was only because of the fact that without her, he wouldn’t be here now, right in front of Princess Celestia. He would finally be able to complete his mission. The doors closed, and now, the Princess and the specter were truly alone.

“Tell me Princess, how did you figure out my true intentions?” Scorpion asked, not looking at Celestia.

“I could see it in your eyes. You’ve the look of evil in you,” Celestia answered. Scorpion turned to face her, remaining completely calm and composed.

“I am not evil, Princess Celestia. I am here because my master has ordered it, and I obey because of what he has offered for your soul.”

“And what, pray tell, might that be?”

“The lives of my family and clan will be restored once I bring him your soul. Now tell me, what villain wants to do something good for his people?”

“Then tell me this,” Celestia started. “What does your master intend to do with my soul should you manage to obtain it?”

“That is of no concern to me,” Scorpion answered.

“And what of Twilight and her friends? What will they think of you if you kill me?” Scorpion took in a deep breath before he answered.

“I do not care what they think of me. The only thing that matters is that I will be amongst my people once again after I kill you. Nothing else matters but that.” Celestia walked right up to Scorpion, looking right into his eyes.

“I don’t think you believe that Scorpion. Tell me, how long have you been without your family and clan?” Scorpion looked away, saddened a bit with the remembrance of them.

“Too long,” he answered.

“I think that Twilight and the girls have provided you with something that you’ve wanted for a very long time. Friends,” Celestia said, wholeheartedly. Scorpion shuddered a bit. It hurt him just how right Celestia was. But, when he looked back into her eyes, his own eyes were filled with rage.

“You’re wrong,” Scorpion said, lying to himself. Celestia sighed as she walked around him and into the center of the room. She turned around to face Scorpion.

“Is this really how it has to be Scorpion?” she asked.

“I’m sorry Princess, but it is,” Scorpion.

“Then so be it,” Celestia said, standing ready to fight.

“I will make your death a swift one,” Scorpion finished, doing the same.

Fight!

Before Scorpion could make a move, Celestia shot at him with a powerful beam of magic, blasting him into the throne. Scorpion quickly got back up and teleported behind the unsuspecting Princess, followed by a powerful Doom Blade combo attack. But, when Celestia got back up, she surprised Scorpion by using her own form of teleportation. She reappeared above Scorpion, pouncing on the specter and hitting him point blank with a blast of magic.

As Celestia hopped off, Scorpion kicked back up onto his feet and shot his spear forward towards Celestia. It latched on successfully, digging deep into Celestia’s chest.

“Come here!” Scorpion shouted, pulling Celestia in close. He then used his Blade Overhead attack to send Celestia into the air. Before she could even touch the ground, Scorpion dashed to her position and used his Gravedigger combo, crossing over his right fist with a deadly right hook and then shouldering her through the air. Scorpion teleported behind her with a deadly Flameport, sending Celestia sprawling to the floor finally.

“H-How… is that even possible?” Celestia asked. Scorpion’s combo attack practically defied logic after all.

“You should engage in combat more often Princess. You may learn a thing or two about linking attacks into deadly combos,” Scorpion said, mocking Celestia.

The two stared each other down for a moment before the second volley of attacks was started. Scorpion initiated the duel, sending out two flaming spears towards the Princess. Celestia flew into the air, dodging the spears easily. She then flew full speed into Scorpion, ramming him to the floor with her horn lodged into his chest. He let out a faint cry of pain, but not before Celestia slid him across the floor, removing her horn from his chest.

As Scorpion got back up, he was met with multiple slices to the face by Celestia’s horn. Scorpion finally managed to block one attack and engaged her with his Brimstone combo, crossing his left hand for a left hook, a powerful right uppercut, and slamming Celestia to the floor with his left blade. But Celestia didn’t falter, blasting Scorpion’s legs with a blast of powerful magic. It seemed to paralyze Scorpion for a moment, which Celestia took to her advantage.

Celestia charged Scorpion, ramming him in the gut with her horn and slamming him into the wall. She punched him in the face twice with her hooves, then grabbed him and threw him into the air. She sent him into the ceiling with another blast of magic. Scorpion hit the ground with a hard thud, but got right back up.

“How is it you have managed to stay so composed and strong through this fight?” Celestia asked, breathing heavily. She was showing signs of weakness, which Scorpion liked.

“Years of engaging in combat such as this have made me very durable. As I said before, you would be wise to engage in more combat from time to time. But, I guess that won’t be an option for you now, for soon, you shall be dead. Let’s finish this,” Scorpion said, standing ready to fight once again.

Celestia wasted no time with attacking the demon. She used her magic to throw chunks of debris at Scorpion. Several of the pieces connected, and they managed to send him to the floor. But Scorpion quickly got back up and teleported behind Celestia. After an initial strike, he unleashed his Torment combo, delivering three deadly right hand punches.

Scorpion followed up with his Blade Overhead attack, then jumped into the air and grabbed Celestia. He spun her around and sent her to the floor with a loud thud. But, when Celestia got back up, and Scorpion landed, the Princess managed to land a powerful buck to Scorpion’s gut. And moments later, everything seemed to turn black and white, and time seemed to slow down a bit.

Celestia charged up her horn. She then unleashed a powerful blast of magic, engulfing Scorpion’s entire body in what felt like pure sun beams. His exposed skin burned, and his internal organs burnt his insides. It was almost as if Celestia could see it all happening within him. Scorpion fell to his hands and knees, but the Princess didn’t ease off. She punched Scorpion twice in the face, once with each hoof, and could practically feel his jaw snapping. She could even see it too. Finally, she capitalized her attack with a wicked slash across Scorpion’s chest with her horn, sending the specter to the floor. As she finished, everything went back to normal.

But Scorpion just got right back up, to Celestia’s great surprise. And Scorpion was going to get her back. Scorpion used his Flame Spear on the Princess, pulling her in close.

“Get over here!” Then, Scorpion jumped back and teleported out of the area. When Scorpion reappeared in front of Celestia, timed slowed down, and everything went black and white.

Scorpion slid fast on the floor. His heels met with Celestia’s front legs with violent kicks, managing to snap her legs backwards with loud cracks of her bones. Celestia’s cries could be made out as Scorpion observed her bones shattering. He then flipped onto his feet and teleported behind Celestia. He drew his blades and held them upside down, driving them deep into Celestia’s back. His blades connected right at the joints of the Princess’ wings, and Scorpion could see cartilage and bones being shattered. As everything went back to normal, Scorpion grabbed his blade right-side up and flipped Celestia onto her stomach, letting out a hushed cackle of laughter.

Celestia tried to get up, but it was useless. Scorpion had defeated her.

Scorpion Wins!

“You have fought valiantly, and for that, you deserve a warrior’s death,” Scorpion said. He walked over to the fallen Princess, but she had no intention on dying. She looked up to the specter and tried to shoot him with magic. Scorpion simply dodged the attack and grabbed her horn. With a powerful grip around it, Scorpion used all his might to snap the horn from Celestia’s head. This was met with a loud cry of agony.

“Enough of this!” Scorpion said, standing up and unsheathing his right sword. He held it underside and raised it high into the air. “I’m sorry Princess Celestia, but this was the only way it could end.” But before Scorpion could deliver the final blow, the doors to the throne room opened wide, and standing there were Twilight and her friends, as well as Princess Luna and members of the Royal Guard.

“Scorpion, what are you doing?!” Twilight asked, scared out of her mind with what she was seeing.

“I am completing my mission,” Scorpion answered simply.

“Guards, attack!” Luna ordered. But Scorpion burned the guards before they could even advance on the demon. Twilight and her friends looked at Scorpion in pure fear.

“Scorpion, please don’t do this!” Twilight said, begging the specter. Scorpion looked at her for a moment, then looked back to the fallen Princess.

“I am sorry…” Scorpion said under his breath. He gripped his sword with both hands and shoved it through Celestia’s neck. The Princess gagged for a moment before finally passing from the world. The ponies in the room watched as Scorpion took her soul from her body. With his prize collected, and not saying another word, Scorpion engulfed himself in flames and teleported back to the Netherrealm, leaving the remaining ponies in the room with the corpse of Princess Celestia.

“Why would he do this?” Twilight said, breaking down into tears.

Unbeknownst to the group, a dark figure watched from outside one of the windows to the throne room. Noob Saibot had managed to make his way to Canterlot, and had reached the castle just before Scorpion and his friends had entered the throne room. He observed the entire battle that had just transpired between Scorpion and the Princess. He chuckled to himself.

‘It seems as Scorpion hasn’t lost his way after all. Quan Chi will be pleased,’ Noob thought to himself. Opening a black hole, Noob teleported himself back to the Netherrealm.

Scorpion had succeeded in his quest. Princess Celestia was finally dead.

Author's Notes:

Finally! Specter of the Netherrealm is back! And I believe I have delivered quite a powerful chapter. I bet you guys thought I wasn't going to have Scorpion kill her. Well guess what, I did it! What now?!

I'm going to try to update this story regularly now, with chapters going out (hopefully) every day until it's finished. We'll see. I've got at least five more chapters to go until it's finished. I hope you guys are excited, because now is when the story gets really interesting.