Corvo awoke, what seemed like for the third time. This was getting repetitive. Every time he came back from the Outsider's dark, dream world, he felt sicker and sicker. It wasn't helping, and now his mission was harder. I guess life isn't very fair.

He felt the soft, warm sand touch his face, or his whole body almost. His feet were in an ocean. He used both of his hands to get up, getting away from the body of water."I guess the Outsider was right. I really did wash up on a beach". He looked around, surrounded by sand with many trees in the distance."But where am I"? He was told to go north, but that just led to a bunch of tall mountains. His only option was to find a way around.

As he walked, he noticed his surroundings more clearly. I'd didn't feel like a regular beach, but more of a war zone. A few piles of ash were scattered around the place, and many things just seemed broken. There was nothing there, just sand. But... But it didn't feel like before.

He cut through the green forest, passing every tree just to leave that beach. This forest was darker than before, with very little sunlight cutting through the thick branches. But that's when he heard something. Audible sounds hit the floor, and it seemed to get louder and louder. Many bushes blocked Corvo's sight, so it was pretty hard to tell. There, right in front of the human and out of the bushes, came out a pony. Or so he thought.

This pony had many metal rings around it's legs and neck. It had saddlebags on it's back, and it was striped with black and white."The hell"? Corvo was confused as to where he was.

"Ah, a new creature". The what appeared to be female zebra spoke."I sure do love your mask, very nice feature". Corvo didn't really see this zebra as a threat or anything.

"Listen". Corvo started."I don't know where I am, nor does it matter, but I'm looking for a way to the Crystal empire". He managed to remember the name that the Outsider told him.

"Yes yes, the ancient city of the crystal pony civilization. But to enter as a creature such as yourself, you will need a plan of filtration". Corvo noticed how the zebra rhymed, and it was quite amusing."My name is Zeribe, and you are in the zebra tribe".

"The zebra tribe huh"? Corvo put a hand to his chin."Wait, that means I'm no longer in that pony world". Now he needed to get out of an entire tribe and assassinate three powerful princesses.

"If you wish to go to Equestria, follow the dirt road". The zebra then pointed to a dirt that led to the pony world."Make sure to pack light, so don't bring a big load". The zebra then smiled, as Corvo saw the path way.

"Thanks, the name's Corvo by the way". He said politely as he started to walk down the road.

"Good luck dear Corvo". The zebra said as she waved a hoof at the human who waved back, before he vanished through the trees.

Wow, zebras are so much nicer than ponies". He thought as he picked up his pace

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By this point, the main six and the two princesses had arrived at the Crystal empire. All the ponies rushed to the crystal castle where they knew lied the princess of love and her husband. As they trotted, many of the crystal ponies greeted them, though were confused why the princesses were in such a hurry. As they got to the main gate, a guard got surprised.

"Princess Celestia and Princess Luna"?! He gave a quick bow."What brings you to these parts"? Before anyone could say anything, Celestia was the first to speak.

"We need to see Princess Cadence and Shining Armor". The quickened tone in her voice made the guard open the gate right away.

"You will find the princess and prince in the throne room". The alicorn gave a quick thanks before heading in, followed by her sister and six other ponies.

"Princess"? Twilight asked as they made their way to the throne room, catching her mentor's attention."Do you think Princess Cadence and my brother will understand"?

"Do not worry Twilight, I'm sure they can help". Celestia reassured, then to be backed up by Luna.

"Yes Twilight Sparkle, we should hide here until further notice". Then Rainbow Dash got upset.

"Honestly, what the buck is up with this thing"? She gave a rhetorical question as she flew."I'm mean really. I can't believe that were suddenly kicked out of Ponyville and Canterlot just because some jerk said so". Fluttershy then decided to cheer up her pegasus friend.

"But Rainbow Dash, if we don't stay here t-th-that thing will come". She spoke with fear in her voice.

Before any of the ponies could say anything else, they reached the throne room where the love princess and her husband were present. Just seeing them show up, it got Cadence's attention right away.

"Celestia"? Cadence asked as the ponies got closer."And.. Twilight. What brings you ponies here"? She asked with a smile, though it was quickly taken away as she noticed Celestia's face was dead serious. Another thing caught Cadence off guard, Celestia's horn was missing."Oh my gosh Celestia, what happened to your horn"?

The sun princess grunted in pain before speaking."Cadence listen"! Celestia spoke with a strict tone."Something is coming, and we need to-". She was cut short as a voice came in.

"Princess you're here". The voice came from behind Cadence, relieving to be Shining Armor."If you told us you and your friends were coming, we would of prepared something for you". Shining said warmly.

This time Twilight spoke."Brother listen, were here to hide". This got Shining to have a serious face.

"Yes". Interrupted Luna."Some kind of creature attacked me and my sister, and attacked many guards there".

"What! Who would do such a thing"? Cadence now started to worried.

"Shining Armor, I need you to get all of the guards' attention into blocking the city". Celestia ordered Twilight's brother who only saluted."Cadence, I need you to help me and Luna set up a magical barrier around the area. Nothing goes in, and nothing goes out". She then turned to Twilight and her friends."Twilight, I need you and your friends to go around the place, and make sure everything is in check". Everyone nodded without arguing, immediately getting to their jobs.

Since the main six were already wearing their elements, you could say things were a bit safer. The three alicorn's horns glowed as a giant blue force field formed around the crystal city. Many guards were running around as they got to their positions, and all the residents were locking themselves up in the houses.

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Out in the distance, Corvo saw a faint glow. He realized that a lot of snow was to be covered, better make it quick. He used blink several times to get closer and closer to the glow. He eventually made it to a train station, looking around the snow covered structure.

"So this is where they've went, I just hope things will be easier". As he passed by the train station, he noticed something else. It was that faint glow from before. Corvo saw a huge, glowing dome not too far away. He ran to it, noticing something. Many buildings were occupying the magical field. But he also saw movement inside the dome.

He finally made it to the front. Literally centimeters away from the magical wall. He tapped it, and it made a hollow noise."Well, this shouldn't be to hard". Just then, a magical blast came from above him. Corvo had just enough time to blink out, appearing yards away from the blast as it made a hole in the snow."What the"? He looked up to see many unicorn guards on platforms, just inside the magical barrier.

"Guards". A very strict voice spoke."Make sure that thing does not escape". Multiple blasts of magic came flying at Corvo, who only blinked out of the way. For their surprise, he appeared right passed the magical wall, standing behind the guards.

"W-what? How did you get passed the force field"? Asked a guard who seemed terrified.

"I guess I'm just lucky". The mark then glowed, and with a swing of an arm, a huge blast of wind demolished the wooden platform they were on, and knocking back all the guards who fell to the floor unconscious. He rolled on the floor, then got back to his feet. Corvo looked around, all the guards who just attacked him were now on the ground.

"So, you're the one that I've been hearing about". Corvo turned to see a white unicorn in front of him. His horn already glowing."Well you see, I just can't let you harm the princesses, so this is your only warning. Leave now or die".

Corvo just looked at the pony, his glassy eyes made contact with his."This is none of your business, I just need to get passed so I could get my job done". Shining only laughed.

"Hm, is that a fact or are you just here to harm innocent ponies"? Corvo's mark began to glow, this got exhausting.

"I don't have time for this". He was about to get passed the white unicorn, only to be blasted by a purple blast. He fell to the ground, grunting.

"Don't worry BBBFF". Twilight spoke."I've got your back, we all do". Then the other five ponies came in.

Corvo slowly got up."Damn it, I really need to watch out more often". Before he could react, a rainbow blur came quick, bucking Corvo straight in the face, nearly breaking his jaw. He landed in front of a big, blue cannon."What the"? The cannon then blasted a huge gust of wind and confide, knocking him back down on the floor.

Corvo moaned in pain. These ponies were pissing him off. But he remembered that the Outsider told him to take a non-lethal approach when it didn't come to the princesses.

"Alright y'all, time t' finish this". The farm pony rushed to him, probably coming in for a good buck to the ribs.

Corvo quickly took out his crossbow, filled with green arrows. His mark glowed, and with a single thought, time stopped. Coincidentally, he only had five arrows, so he shot them all the ponies except for the purple mare and the white stallion. When time resumed, all of Twilight's friends fell to the ground, not moving.

Twilight gasped."No-no, what did you do"? She demanded. Corvo just stared at her before finally speaking.

"Don't worry, they're fine, just asleep". She still had an angered expression on her face.

"Don't worry Twilight". Shining finally spoke."This thing is mine". With that, he shot a magic blast at the creature. Shining was surprised at the fact that he missed. The creature was standing just a meter away from where the shot originally went.

"You". Corvo pointed at the white stallion."I won't go so easy on you". Corvo then blinked besides Shining Armor, elbowing him in the temple, knocking him out cold.

"Shining"! Twilight yelled in fear. This thing was powerful. Maybe even more powerful than Celestia herself. Corvo then turned to the purple unicron.

"Since you're a girl, I guess I'll go easier on you". Before Twilight could react, the creature blinked besides her, and with one quick chop to the neck, he knocked her out.

Corvo stretched his arms, feeling a bit tired."Now that that's out of the way". He looked ahead and found a huge castle up ahead."Time to end this today". And with that he ran down the streets to where the princesses could of been. To his surprise, many guards ended up chasing him on the way."Better make this quick".

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"Yes your highness". A guard bowed as he took off. He was ordered to secure to area. Celestia, Luna and Cadence were all in the throne room by this point. All of them worried.

"I just hope Twilight and her friends are all right". Cadence spoke with worry in her voice."And Shining, I wish I could of come". She then looked at Celestia."But you've told me how you lost your horn in battle. I'm so sorry".

Celestia put a hoof to her shoulder."Don't worry Cadence, I'm sure that all the ponies will beat that creature". She then looked around."But I fear even that may not be enough".

Luna was the last to speak."Are you kidding me Tia? With us three alicorns, Shining Armor and the Elements of Harmony, there is no way this creature can think it can destroy us". Just then, a guard came flying through the window, falling to the floor unconscious.

All the three alicorns gasped. The creature that they were so sure was beaten, just appeared right there.

"N-no". Celestia hesitated to speak, she was scared beyond belief at this point. None of them could tell what it was thinking, that mask made it impossible.

"Well what a surprise". Corvo finally said something."The three main ponies I have to kill is standing right in front of me. I just wish you could understand". He then pulled out the folding blade, ready at any time to complete his mission.

Celestia was useless without her horn, but Cadence and Luna started to charge up their horn, angered by the creature."Once I find a spell to bring my horn back, I will kill you". Celestia threatened.

"Listen". Cadence tried to persuade the creature."If we could just talk over this please". But was quickly over thrown by Luna.

"It is no use Cadence, to try and stop this thing. It has tried to kill me and Tia many times already". They all just gave Corvo glares with daggers.

With one quick motion. Corvo blinked right in front of Celestia. Before she could react, he slid the blade through her neck, and then blinking back to where he was originally standing, all in one smooth motion.

Time seemed to slow down as Luna and Cadence watched Celestia fall to the floor. A pile of blood formed as she stopped breathing.

"That's one down". Corvo thought to himself."Thank God that one's dead".

"Y-y-you monster". Cadence stuttered through her tears. Luna was just silent. She just witnessed the death of her beloved sister.

"Tia". Luna thought to herself."All this time, you've been there for me. Even when I was stubborn, and mean, you still looked passed that. I'm sorry for all the fights and arguments we had. I-It should have been me".

Corvo watched Cadence cry and Luna just stand still, with a blank expression on her face.

Luna started to tear up. She put a very angry expression on her face."That's it". She finally spoke."I will not, let your hurt,ANYONE ELSE!!!!

Luna then sent an enormous blast of wind everywhere. It broke every window, destroyed most pillars and cracked the floor and walls. It even Corvo stumble over.

Luna's eyes were completely white, and dark smoke started to form around her."I WILL KILL YOU". She shouted as her horn glowed brightly.

"Shit". Corvo thought quick as his mark began to glow. He quickly looked out the window to see a bird flying by. At that second, Luna shot a huge explosion of magic and rage. She only shielded herself, Cadence and Celestia's body as the blast demolished the entire castle.

At the same time, Corvo used possession on the bird he saw. As he took control of the bird, the shock wave sent him flying off course. Way off course. It shot him out of the city and into some nearby mountains. The bird he was in died, and the possession immediately shot him out. Corvo fell out of the sky and landed with a loud bang on the snowy friction. Everything blacked out.

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Twilight and Shining Armor woke up from their state of unconsciousness, though her friends were still asleep since the those arrows had a bigger effect.

"Twilight, are you okay"? He asked as he rubbed his head.

"I-I think so. But what happened"?

Shining finally remembered what had happened before."Damn it. That creature got away. Which means... oh no". He looked ahead and saw a huge cloud of smoke everywhere, substituting for the crystal castle.

"What happened"? Twilight asked as she to saw the disaster.

"I don't know, but it would be best if we didn't keep waiting". And with that, they both ran to where the three princesses used to be. Next Chapter: Devastation Estimated time remaining: 23 Minutes