It's been two months and two weeks since Hearts Warming and it went off without a hitch and after spending the day together we all returned home to rest. but now I was helping the mares, stallions and Spike set up a stage for the helping hooves or hands music festival I kinda forgot what it's called so I just started calling it the festival. And the one organising it was Applejack much to my surprise. I was carrying a stage light across the stage so it could be lifted into the rafters later.

"Ash!" Pinkie Pie shouted as she appeared out of nowhere causing me to let out a startled yelp and drop the light and break it. "Everypony!"

"Pinkie look what you made me do," I said as I began to clean up the mess.

"No time over here stat!" Pinkie yelled before she dragged me over to the others.

"What is it Pinkie?" Twilight asked.

"I have the most amazing news ever it is going to totally freak you're friz," Pinkie said.

"Well spill it Pinkie," Rainbow said.

"It wasn't easy in fact it was terribly difficult but I have managed to book the biggest pony pop star in all of Equestria as the main attraction at the helping hands music festival," Pinkie said as she paced in front of us.

"Sapphire Shores?" Applejack asked.

"Sapphire Shores please Sapphire Shores is mealy the second biggest pony pop star in Equestria," Pinkie said.

"But I thought she still had the title of pony of pop," I said.

"She does but it doesn't necessarily mean she's the best darling," Rarity said.

“That doesn’t make a lot of sense,” I said.

“The title is shared among the best group of pop star ponies and Sapphire Shores is one of them,” Rarity said.

“Ah now I get it,” I said.

"Anyway I have booked the one the only Countess Coloratura," Pinkie said earning ah's from most of the girls.

"Who the hey is Countess Coloratura?" Applejack asked.

"Got me," I said before everyone around us gasped extremely close to our faces. "Hey personal space please."

"My fritz has been freaked," Pinkie said as her mane poofed up well more than it normally is anyway.

"Pinkie Pie who is this Countess Coloratura?" Applejack asked as Pinkie fixed up her mane and tail.

"Yeah Pinks I'm just as lost," I said.

"I just told you that she's the biggest pony pop star in Equestria how, how, how, how, how have the both of you not heard of her?" Pinkie asked as she pushed us backward till we were on our backs.

"Pinkie I've been here for almost 2 years now I'm not going to know every celebrity that's mentioned," I said.

"Ok that's a fair point but what about you?" Pinkie asked as she looked at Applejack.

"Dunno though ah did know a gal named Coloratura when I was just a filly. Wouldn't it be the funniest thing if that Coloratura and this Coloratura were the same Coloratura," Applejack said as she pushed Pinkie off us.

"Do you mean to tell me that you actually know Countess Coloratura?" Pinkie asked.

"Well I don't think it's the same pony since my friend wasn't any sortta high faluting countess," Applejack said.

"Do you remember her cutie mark?" Pinkie asked.

"Sure do it had a super bunch of musical notes that just shimmered in the light," Applejack said.

"You mean like this?" Pinkie asked as she showed a picture of a cutie mark on her arm the cutie mark itself was a star with colourful music notes going around it.

"Well fancy that that there is the very same cutie mark," Applejack said.

"Do you have any idea on how many hoops I had to jump through to get her to perform at the festival?” Pinkie asked only to get Applejack to shake her head. “A whole lotta hoops that pony is very demanding."

"Nah," Applejack said.

"Y'ah," Pinkie replied.

"I completely understand we artists require certain necessities in order to do our best work," Rarity said.

"This is clearly some sort of misunderstanding because Rara was just as down home as me," Applejack said.

"Rara!" everyone exclaimed except me.

"Oh you’re talking about your filly friend from camp friendship correct?" I asked.

"That's the one Ash so you don't need to be here to hear this," Applejack said.

"Good I need to go clean up that spotlight that Pinkie made me drop before someone cuts themselves," I said.

"Hee, hee uh oops sorry Ash," Pinkie said before I waved it off and walked back to the stage.

After I cleaned up the spotlight before I went to check the wiring that went under the stage and as I put the last wire in place I felt something on my right knee which were still out from under the stage and someone saying hoovesies. By the time I went to check who it was there was no one there and all that was there was a red horseshoe shaped as a heart on the knee of my right pants leg.

"Hey Ash you got hoovesies by Countess Coloratura that means she must think your special," Twilight said as she walked up to me and noticed the red mark.

"Gee I'm honoured," I said as I wiped the mark off with a cloth before I sighed and pulled myself back under the stage to make a final check on the wires.

"Ash are you alright?" Twilight asked.

"I'm sorry Twilight it's just Luna's mood swings and cravings have been getting worse lately and I know it's normal but it also means the baby could be due any day now and I'm a little worried on how my child will see me," I said.

"What are you talking about Ash you’re a great guy," Twilight said.

"Yeah but will my child see me the same way?" I asked causing Twilight and I to sit in silence. "Was there something you needed Twi?"

"Oh yeah Countess Coloratura is about to rehearse I just wanted to see if everything was working," Twilight said.

"Well everything should be in order but there's only one way to find out," I said as I stood up and dusted my hands off before I followed Twilight over to a spot where we could watch the rehearsal. And when I saw the countess I was surprised on how she looked cause Applejack described her differently. She had white fur and her mane and tail were extremely long and were both white with a purple stripe and she wore fancy purple pop star clothing and a black veil covered her face and before I knew it the song began.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQUWlzmXX3M&list=PLIb0Pque0V8KXU2aGfgHJo5CB2VRBDV4t&index=2

After the song everyone applauded and I could understand why both Sapphire Shores and the Countess were the leading ponies of pop.

"Wow I can see why you all like her maybe I should listen to more pony music," I said.

"See what you've been missing," Twilight said.

"Heh yeah I guess but I need to go Twi I want to go see Pip he said something about some event he was going to after school," I said.

"Ok but we'll need you tomorrow afternoon to help with the final preparations for the concert," Twilight said.

"Will do Twilight," I said before I left.

I walked over to Sweet Apple Acres and I saw a small stand where all the foals were all gathered in front of Coloratura and I saw Applejack walking over to her.

"Hey Applejack how was your reunion with Coloratura," I asked.

"It went swell Ash have you met her yet?" Applejack asked.

"Not exactly," I said while rubbing the back of my neck.

"C'mon I'll introduce you then," Applejack said as she led me over to Coloratura with the Cutie Mark Crusaders with her.

"Did ya see sis did ya see?" Apple Bloom asked while Pip ran over to me so I picked him up and placed him on my shoulders.

"Is this the little sister you wrote to me about AJ?" Coloratura asked.

"Hold on Applejack you wrote to Countess Coloratura about me?" Apple Bloom asked in shock while the other CMC were shocked still.

"AJ said you're the best little sister ever Apple Bloom," Coloratura said causing the CMC to stare at Applejack in shock.

"Wow you’re the best auntie AJ," Pip said.

"Oi no love for the human huh," I said causing Pip to giggle.

"You and mum are still the greatest dad," Pip said as he hugged my head.

"Dad? *gasp* you're the sixth knight Ash Blade," Coloratura said.

"Is it that obvious?" I asked with a smug smile that caused both Coloratura and Applejack to laugh.

"It's a real honour to meet you sir Ash," Coloratura said as she stretched out a hand for a handshake.

"Please the sir isn't necessary just call me Ash," I said as I shook her hand.

"Will do," Coloratura said.

"All right now you'd best get along little ponies," Applejack said focusing on the other four foals.

"And we best get home too Pip your mum would probably want to hear about today," I said.

"Right take care Countess Coloratura," Pip said.

"You too Pipsqueak," Coloratura said before we left.

Pip sitting on my shoulders and enjoying the ride as we walked through the town till we arrived at the house which was being guarded by both Holy Light and Lightning Dust.

"Welcome home sirs," the two said with small bows.

"Haven't accepted the crown yet you guys but Pip might one day so you can bow to him alright," I said.

"Then I suppose we can't let you in," Lightning Dust teased.

"Ha, ha Lightning now tell me do either of you know where Luna is?" I asked.

"Painting the new foal’s room again," Holy Light said.

"What I thought I told everyone not to let her do any physical activity," I said.

"Hey we're not dumb enough to know we shouldn't go up against a pregnant alicorn princess who is having severe mood swings that's your job because you got her into this mess," Lightning Dust said.

"Ugh fine I'll go talk to her Pip why don't you go entertain yourself and be ready to cover your ears," I said.

"Got it," Pip said before I let him down and we walked inside I then walked upstairs to the new foal’s room.

I walked inside and I saw a large white cloth on the floor to prevent stains of paint on the carpet and I saw Luna was painting constellations on the walls that were painted midnight blue while the rest were waiting to be painted. But what caused me to panic was the fact Luna was standing on a stool.

"Luna," I said calmly so I didn't spook her.

Luna just gave me a grunt before she went back to work.

"Ugh no that's not it," Luna growled before she covered the silver stars in midnight blue paint.

"Luna I thought we agreed that you won't do any physical activity during this stage of pregnancy and this is the twelfth time you broke it," I said.

"There's no time for that Ash I can feel the baby is almost ready and the room isn't even close to done yet," Luna said.

"Yes I know but you’re not doing anyone any favours by overworking yourself okay maybe you should take a break," I said.

"WE DOES NOT NEED A BREAK!" Luna roared in the Canterlot Voice before she sent me flying with a blast of magic into a wall luckily without breaking the wall. I shook my head to clear my senses before I saw Luna get off the stool and kneel down beside me. "Ash I am so sorry I...I don't know what came over me."

"It's alright Luna I understand your under a lot of stress and your very excited and want things to be perfect I want it too but you need to remember many things won't go our way but I have an idea I'll take care of the room and you go rest ok," I said.

"But Ash_," Luna started.

"And I don't want you to be doing any physical activity till this is over am I clear?" I asked.

"Alright Ash but only because it's you," Luna said.

"Thank you Luna I believe Pip has quite a story for you today and also can you tell Silver Tray I'll have dinner in here?" I asked.

"Alright," Luna said before she left and I picked up a paintbrush.

Screaming was the first thing I heard I pushed my face out of the dirt I was laying in and saw I was in a swirling inferno buildings were burning roars screams and the sounds of battle and roaring fire filled the air and brightly lit smoke filled the sky. I stood up and saw my clothes were covered in scorch marks and my clothes were ripped in several places.

"Great more memories," I thought but then became confused when I found out could move when I wanted to. "Maybe I'm just spectating this but my body from this place has to be close."

I walked through the burning town and ducked in cover when I heard a voice or saw a shadow. I couldn't recognize this place at all even when I was in my other memories I could remember it immediately but this one this one was like it was my first time seeing it. As I neared a street I saw a platoon of Nuckelavee ride past me I looked at where they were heading and I saw about twenty alicorns all armed and ready to fight.

I was flabbergasted when I saw all those alicorns but I pulled myself out of my staring when I saw the alicorns were getting butchered by the Nuckelavee. I ran at them with no plan in my mind whatsoever only for something to fall in my path then send me flying backwards and into a roof of a building and when I looked at the thing that sent me flying I saw a massive abomination. It was two stories taller than a three storied building the creature then let out a roar and with great speeds it was in front of me and prepared to crush me under a fist. But, the beast was sent flying and when I looked for the source I saw eight Draconequus before they flew off to take on more creatures and I took that opportunity to look around. I was in a town that looked like it stood at the edge of a cliff that went all around the town indicating I was in a town on a rock pillar much like the Wonderbolt Academy but there was no way to tell how high I was. Seeing enough I jumped from the roof and ran through burning buildings and crumbing alleys and I continued to see strange creatures and creatures I've grown accustomed to in Equestria till I reached the base of what looked like a mountain with several peaks pointing into the air which I couldn't see earlier because of the smoke but upon closer examination I saw the mountain was actually a towering castle.

"Damn that's one hell of a sight," I thought.

Suddenly I saw something out of the corner of my eye and looked only to be forced to look away from the blinding light the best way to describe what I was seeing was that it was like a massive star shining in the distance. Suddenly, I felt the ground shake and when I looked back at the light I saw what I thought was the world appeared to be duplicating right in front of me and out of the corner of my eye I saw a movement. I looked and saw the silhouette of a horse sized unicorn that stood on all fours and had a tail like a lion and on the unicorn's back was cloaked figure the same one who placed me in the tree. The pair were riding towards the ledge closest to the light but they didn't get far before it and the other world disappeared the unicorn and rider stayed in place before they took off again. I was about to follow when I suddenly felt a blade go through my back and chest and when the blade was pulled out I collapsed and everything went dark.

"Ash wake up!"

I woke in a panic and in a cold sweat I looked around and saw I was still in the new foals room meaning I fell asleep in here. The room was finished being painted the walls and ceiling were painted midnight blue and the walls had constellations on them and the celling had a 3D moon light in the centre and the one who woke me up was Luna.

"Luna what is it?" I asked.

"You looked like you were having a bad dream so I woke you up," Luna said.

"I see well thank you," I said.

"But I can't believe the work you've done here all the constellations are in their proper places and are perfect even the one you and I made," Luna said.

"Yeah well when one of your hobbies is stargazing and you’re marefriend controls the stars you tend to learn a few things," I said as I stood.

"You did an amazing job didn't he little one," Luna said as she gave her belly a rub.

"C'mon we'd better go I remember telling Twilight I would help with the finishing touches for the concert today," I said before I opened the door and walked out.

"Oh that reminds me I'm coming to watch the performance," Luna said.

"Oh really?" I asked with a smirk.

"Why yes after all it's not physical labour so I'll be fine," Luna said before she stuck her tongue out at me.

"Have I ever told you how much I love you?" I asked.

"You could stand to mention it a few more times," Luna said as we entered the dining room.

"Good morning you two I can see you've been working hard last night Ash," Feather Duster said as she gestured to the paint n my clothes.

"Oh yeah you should see the room if you think this masterpiece is good," I said causing the three of us to laugh. "Hey has anyone seen Pip?"

"Young master Pipsqueak left for school about an hour ago," Feather Duster said.

"9:15 right now then I guess I could squeeze a quick visit to Zecora's before I'm needed at the concert," I said.

"Zecora's why do you need to go there?" Luna asked.

"That dream you woke me up from was actually a memory Luna one from before I was placed in the tree I'd like to meditate on it and find out what it's about," I said.

"I see are you alright?" Luna asked.

"I'm fine it's nothing I won't survive," I said.

"Well Ash if you're going out may I suggest you get into a set of clean clothes," Feather Duster said.

"Ah good idea also can you prep an apple and cinnamon muffin to go for me please?" I asked.

"One apple and cinnamon muffin coming up," Feather said before I left and Luna pulled out her phone. "Um forgive me if I'm prying your highness but who are you calling?"

"Just my mother Feather Duster she wanted me to update her on what Ash is going through," Luna said.

"So you’re spying on him?" Feather asked.

"Actually I’m observing we don't exactly know what Heartless did to him so we're taking caution," Luna said.

"I see well I have a muffin to bake would you like the usual princess?" Feather asked.

"Yes please," Luna said.

Third Person POV

Ash was sitting on the still pond in the Everfree forest with his legs crossed and eyes closed and hands in his lap trying to meditate on the memory. Both Dust and Zecora were watching him meditate but Ash wasn't getting any further in it then he liked.

"Your mind is full of trouble and woe now why exactly is that so?" Zecora asked.

"Zecora these supposed memories I'm having I'm not sure if their real or not and if they are real it means my life has been ne massive lie that's continued for generations," Ash said.

"It is hard to know what to trust but for these memories is it really a must?" Zecora asked.

"If you were in my position wouldn't you want the same answers I'm seeking where you come from who you are and why your here?" Ash asked

"Your heart is in the right place but you must beware it doesn't blow up in your face," Zecora said.

"Maybe I can help?"

All eyes turned to the sky and we saw Faust landing on the ground on the edge of the pond.

"Hello Faust," Ash said as he stood up and walked out of the pond while Zecora bowed.

"Please rise Zecora I told you no bowing unless around others," Faust said.

"To what pleasure do I owe you queen for visiting this place of green?" Zecora asked.

"I was informed that Ash's memories were spiking up I wanted to see if he was alright and try and help him," Faust said.

"Well my earliest memories have locked me out I can't make sense of anything here," Ash said.

"Normally this is for an emergency but for you I have a remedy," Zecora said.

"Then please fair Zecora can you help us it may be able to tell us if these little episodes of Ash's are actual memories," Faust said and Zecora nodded before she walked into the forest.

Everyone followed Zecora to her hut and walked inside and they inhaled the scent of burning incense and Faust looked at the many potions and masks around the room. She then picked up a potion and smiled at the label before she put it back.

"This is what you need in order to see the memory,"

Faust turned to Zecora and saw she was holding a jar that had a gold neck and bottom and was filled with white liquid.

"Zecora is that a memory potion?" Faust asked in surprise to which Zecora nodded.

"But I thought only alicorns can drink that," Ash said.

"Many ponies say you are an alicorn in disguise perhaps we should see if these words are lies," Zecora said.

"Ponies say a lot of things Zecora but I doubt I'm an alicorn," Ash said.

"In truth Ash you don’t need to be an alicorn to drink that you just need a strong magic resistance which for an alicorn comes naturally and Zecora you do know what will happen if Ash isn’t strong enough?" Faust asked.

"I am aware of what you say however there is no other way Ash must think of the memory he wishes to see and this potion will end this mystery," Zecora said.

"Seems easy enough but let's hope this work," Ash said before he took a healthy swig of the potion and he set it on the table and a few seconds later Ash's eyes glowed white.

"Faust I must ask but why put yourself to this task you ask Ash questions he wouldn't know the answer along with preforming advanced spells to master," Zecora said.

"Zecora when Heartless appeared I felt something different about him something familiar and that something links to Ash the more I think about it. Also when I first met Heartless he said he wanted vengeance against me for something and as try as hard as I might I even took a memory potion yet it didn't work. Now the only way to actually see why Heartless is doing this is through Ash also Heartless easily wiped out Ash when they first met. Ash needs to get stronger in order to save everyone including himself and I want to help him do just that," Faust said.

"Your words are noble but remember some actions will lead to trouble," Zecora said.

"I'm aware Zecora I'm aware," Faust said.

The two were interrupted when they heard noise coming from Ash and when they saw Ash's eyes were still glowing put he was spitting up blood acting immediately Faust cut off all magic around Ash. Ash's eyes returned to normal before he collapsed Zecora then checked Ash's pulse and found a strong rhythm causing the pair to sigh in relief.

"Ugh what happened?"

Faust and Zecora looked and saw Ash sit up and rub his face before he looked at the blood covering his mouth and wiped it off.

"Why is there blood on me?" Ash asked.

"There was a problem with the potion but first did you see anything?" Faust asked.

"Yeah it was the same memory as last night but I didn't get any farther in it except this time instead of a sword being plunged through me I was crushed by a catapult," I said.

"I see well it appears that the potion works the only problem is not for very long," Faust said.

"So what are the rumours true then?" Ash asked.

"The potion doesn’t need to be taken by an alicorn in order to work remember but if it did I’d say you’re half alicorn," Faust said.

"So a half-truth huh oh well but anyway let's give it another shot maybe I'll get farther this time," Ash said as he tried to reach for the bottle only for Dust to fly over block Ash's hand.

"Absolutely not you almost had your brain destroyed because of that," Faust said.

"If you take any more you'll be knocking at death’s door," Zecora said.

"But I have so many questions that need answered," Ash said.

"And they will come Ash but you need to wait for them to come themselves or once you mind has healed we'll try again," Faust said.

"Alright then," Ash said.

Ash's POV

After Zecora gave me some medicine I realized the time and left for the concert with Dust and when I arrived some guy called Svengallop ordered me to replace the machines that make the flame special effects fuel supply underneath the stage. I didn't argue despite his tone and him calling me ape grabbed the fuel canisters and went under the stage and as I took care of the last one I heard someone call for me.

"Hey Ash ya down there,"

"Just a moment," I called back before I made sure the canisters were in place before I made my way out from under the stage and when I got out and stood up I looked and saw Applejack and Coloratura. But, Coloratura was blushing heavily behind her veil and her eyes were wide open in shock and Applejack was trying to stifle a laugh I raised an eyebrow at the two before I looked down and saw I didn't have my shirt on. "Oh crap sorry it was getting a little too warm down there for my liking."

"Don't sweat it Ash no pun intended by the way we need a favour," Applejack said.

"Sure what's the favour," I asked as I grabbed my top and put it on

"We think Rara's manager Svengallop may be abusing Rara's status as a pop star to get what he wants," Applejack said.

"And let me guess you want to catch him in the act correct?" I asked.

"Ash you know me so well it's a little scary," Applejack said as she punched my chest.

"Well I'll be glad to help what do you need?" I asked.

"You know those projector sheets we need one over the stage when I give the signal," Applejack said.

"But of course," I said.

I flew around back and grabbed the sheet and set it off to the side before I pretended I was busy and a little while later I saw Coloratura walk on stage.

"Svengallop, Svengallop where are you Svengallop?" Coloratura called.

"Here I am did you need something?" Svengallop asked.

Svengallop was a white furred pony with a pink poofy mane and tail and wore a blue business suit and glasses.

"Yes I was considering...maybe cancelling the contest for the school ponies," Coloratura said.

"Countess this is wonderful I've been waiting forever for you to cancel that pointless school pony contest," Svengallop said.

"You...have?" Coloratura asked.

"You do it at every charity event and it does absolutely nothing to promote the Countess Coloratura image that I built consider it cancelled Pinkie Pie!" Svengallop called.

"Yes Svengallop sir," Pinkie Pie said before she spat out the core of an apple and I have to say the poor mare was a mess with the tired eyes and bits of apple and oats in her mane.

"We're making some adjustments to the show follow me," Svengallop said before he walked off with Pinkie Pie in tow. Applejack then gave me the signal and I moved the screen in place and hovered in the air and waited for Svengallop to return which wasn't long. "Okay Countess Coloratura all taken care of."

I looked at the screen and saw a recording from Twilight of Pinkie Pip and Svengallop talking about cancelling the contest.

"You know the drill deliver or the diva ditches your dippy charity," Svengallop said before the recording ended.

I cast an angry glare at Svengallop but I saw Pierce was by far angrier which was rare to see from someone who grew up in Canterlot.

"So that's how you've been managing things?" Coloratura asked.

"Yeah so what's the problem?" Svengallop asked.

I looked back at Pierce and saw both Spike and Mac were trying to hold the unicorn back and Pierce's eye were ablaze with fire.

"The problem is you've been using my name to intimidate ponies to get what you want," Coloratura said.

"But I work incredibly hard for you I deserve everything I get," Svengallop said.

"But not because you scare ponies into thinking I won't perform for their charities otherwise I would never do that to my fans. Which is why you should have known that I would never cancel the school ponies contest," Coloratura said.

"Humph all this charity and school pony contest nonsense is just remanets of that boring little Rara I met back in Manehatten," Svengallop said.

"You clearly don't understand the real me," Coloratura said as she threw back her veil.

"That's a joke I made you somepony what can you do without me good luck Countess Coloratura good luck," Svengallop said before he walked off with his nose in the air.

As I watched him leave I saw Pierce had gotten loose from Spike and Mac and running for Svengallop I flew after him and watched as Pierce punched Svengallop across the face knocking him to the ground. I saw Svengallop was about to get up and strike back if I hadn't dived in and caught Svengallop's fist with my hand.

"Let go of me," Svengallop demanded.

"You know I don't like it when someone tries to hurt my friends and my friend Pierce here hates it more when someone mistreats his marefriend," I said.

"Who cares about you two you're just a freak and he's a nopony," Svengallop said.

"Pierce hand me a rock please," I asked before Pierce placed a rock in my right hand fit in the palm. "See this rock?" I asked before I crushed it with the ease of crushing a stress ball causing Svengallop to gulp. "Now start running before I break every bone in your body and let you crawl back to Manehatten," I said before I pushed Svengallop away and he ran off.

"I didn't need help Ash," Pierce said when Svengallop was out of sight and earshot.

"And how would you have handled it if I left him to you?" I asked.

"Well I...uh...well I would have," Pierce started.

"Exactly you were in a moment of blind anger you need to keep it together," I said as I walked past him and slapped him gently upside the head.

"Your right I'm sorry Ash I guess should have handled it better," Pierce said as he followed me.

"You are an idiot Pierce but a good idiot none the less hell even I need to keep myself under control otherwise I'll do something I'll regret later," I said.

"Well thanks Ash," Pierce said.

"Anytime Pierce," I said as we walked on stage.

"Ash we need your help," Applejack said running over to me.

"Whoa slow down what's up?" I asked.

"We need a conductor and a small orchestra for tonight yet we don't know any," Applejack said.

"Relax AJ I think I got you covered," I said.

I was sitting on a seat tuning my violin before I gazed over at Octavia who was tuning her cello and Fancy Pants who was looking over the music sheet. It turns out Fancy Pants was a conductor when he was young and he seemed to enjoy doing it and when I asked for some assistance he was delighted to help. He even called in some friends he knew in the orchestra and even Octavia who also knew some friends who were glad to come.

"Who-wee Ash you sure have some great connections," Applejack said as she walked in along with a Coloratura who was now wearing a grey sleeveless top and see through skirt with another skirt underneath and her mane and tail were now a dark navy blue and curly at the end.

"Hey with great friends you can go anywhere," I said.

"Ash thank you so much for all your help," Coloratura said.

"It was a pleasure Coloratura any friend of AJ's is a friend of mine," I said.

"Please call me Rara," Coloratura said.

"With pleasure and Rara that style looks way better on you," I said.

"Thanks Ash," Coloratura said with a small blush.

"Now get up there and sing with all your heart," I said before they walked off and when I tuned back to everyone I saw them all looking at me with knowing smiles. "What?"

"Nothing," They all said in union.

I then got into my position when I heard Twilight give the opening speech and readied for our cue for when Rara played.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buuYIBejsuM

When I heard Rara sing I swear it was like the angels themselves were singing she wasn't bad on the piano too but the real kicker is when the cutie mark on her shoulders lit up sending the crowd to scream in excitement. When the music stopped the cheers continued and I walked over to the side of the screen and looked at the stage and watched Rara.

"Thank you everypony when I arrived at the helping hooves music festival I had forgotten who I really was but then an old friend reminded me what real friendship is about and she told me if I was true to myself I couldn't go wrong. so I have a very special surprise for her Apple Bloom, Sweetie Bell, Scootaloo, Pipsqueak and Rumble come on up," Rara said before a new song began.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDvVdYJ2JYw

When the song ended the crowd cheered and Sweetie Bell levitated an instrumental triangle over to Applejack who was pulled onstage as the song played and hit it signalling the end of the song.

"There is also some other ponies here tonight who managed to help me make my performance successful so Ash Blade Pinkie Pie would you and the orchestra please make yourselves known," Rara said as the purple screen disappeared revealing me and the rest of the orchestra while Pinkie jumped on stage and the audience cheered as we bowed.

I then saw Pip run over to me and give me a hug on my leg causing the crowd to daw at the moment so I picked up Pipsqueak and walked down the run way to join the others. And when the cheering stopped when Twilight stepped on stage and everyone got off while I walked back to my spot behind the curtain.

"Thank you Rara for your amazing performance and now our next performer is Ash Blade," Twilight said causing the crowd to cheer while I froze.

I looked at Twilight in shock but she just shrugged her shoulders I then looked at my friends and saw everyone was there from the mane 6, the stallions, Spike, Gilda, Trixie, The CMC, Spitfire, Fleetfoot, Vinyl and Octavia, Zecora, Fleur Fancy Pants and Saint Blade, Rara, the royal family, Cadence, Shining Armour, Luna, Pip, Eris and Rage. The last one had a guilty smirk on his face giving me a clear idea on whose butt I need to kick later. So taking a breath I walked over to Twilight and grabbed the mic from her causing the audience to cheer again.

"Um well I have to say I was unprepared for tonight but I'm not one to back down if you all will give me a quick second to sought something out I'll be right back," I said as calmly as I could before I teleported off stage and took a few breaths before I thought about what to play then it hit me. I quickly set everything up and teleported back on stage with a guitar in hand and a calm smile. "First off thank you for your patience even I was surprised when Princess Twilight called my name out but right now many of you have read about my past and thought I was lonely well truth I was but not always. You see I did have someone, someone who is here with us tonight and would like him to come up on stage and share the moment with me so would my brother Burning Rage come on up," The audience cheered while Rage gave me a shocked look and wouldn't move so I asked the others to help him up and once Discord threw him up I grabbed Rage and pulled him on stage. "Rage these words should have been said long ago and it's time I said them now," I said before I began to play my guitar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DzrAbLp3WE

As I played and sang the audience was captivated even Rage sang with me and when it ended everyone was screaming for us I gave a smile to Rage who returned one of his own.

"ENCORE, ENCORE, ENCORE, ENCORE,"

"Well Rage shall we please the crowd?" I asked.

"Let's," Rage said before he summoned his guitar.

I turned my own guitar into an electric guitar before the next song played.

When the song ended I gave a bow along with Rage while the audience cheered before I handed the mic back to Twi and we walked off stage.

"Man that was awesome who knew you cou- Gahh!" Rage screamed before I kicked him in the ass. "Ow what the hell."

"Payback for your little stunt you weasel," I said.

"Fair enough," Rage said.

Back Stage after the Festival

After I preformed with Rage I made sure the concert ran smoothly and now I was cleaning up some equipment before I called it a night.

"Dude I didn't know you could play the violin or sing like that."

I turned around and I was met with Vinyl and Octavia.

"Hey you two what are you doing here if I may ask shouldn't you be at home?" I asked.

"Yeah but we figured you could use some help," Vinyl said.

"And we came to thank you for providing me the role as a conductor."

I turned around and saw Fancy Pants, Fleur and Saint Blade.

"You're still here too huh?" I asked

"Indeed but we're also here for Miss Octavia," Fleur said.

"We heard about your dilemma at the Grand Galloping Gala and we want to give you an opportunity to put your career back on track," Fancy said.

"Really! But what about...," Octavia started.

"The nobles can't do squat except deal with it Octavia if Fancy says he can get you back in he can no problem," I said.

"Thank you!" Octavia screamed as she leaped at Fancy Pants and hugged him.

"It's quite alright my dear a talent such as yours being wasted is unacceptable," Fancy Pants said.

"Ash thank you too," Octavia said as she hugged me.

"What did I do?" I asked.

"You provided me a role to play in Countess Coloratura or Rara's concert it will help me get my career on track once again," Octavia said.

"Hey it was my pleasure," I said as I hugged Octavia back.

"Hey it may be the alcohol but is the world turning pink?" Vinyl asked.

I let go of Octavia and looked at my hands to see they were a different colour but they weren't pink they were red.

"Uh Vinyl first off your still wearing your shades secondly no it's not the alcohol everything's turning red," Octavia said.

"Oh that's better," Vinyl said as she removed her shades.

I looked at the sky and to my shock the moon and stars had turned blood red giving the land its red appearance.

"Something's wrong," I said.

"Uh Ash that seems obvious," Octavia said.

"No I mean something is wrong with Luna the moon and stars don't turn red unless something is happening to Luna," I said.

"Ash do you know what it could be?" Fancy asked.

I was about to answer when I hear flapping wings and hooves landing on the ground before I turn around and see both Quick Shot and Nocturnal Shadow running towards me.

"Hey Nocturnal, Quick Shot why are you hear where's Luna?" I asked in an almost panicked tone.

"We're just here...to tell you that...give us a minute," Quick Shot said.

"Sir Luna's going into labour as we speak," Nocturnal said.

"WHAT!" I screamed.

"Congratulations Ash," Fancy Pants said as he patted my back.

"I have to get to the hospital," I said.

"Go Ash fly like the wind," Vinyl said as she gestured to the sky.

"We'll be over there as soon as we can," Octavia said.

I gave everyone a nod before I spread my wings and shot into the sky I saw the Ponyville Hospital dead ahead before I landed and skidded along the ground before I ran inside. The doctors and patients we shocked by my sudden appearance but I couldn't give a damn as I ran over to the desk and saw Red Heart was there.

"Red Heart where's Luna?" I asked but my answer was a scream of pain from a familiar alicorn down the corridor I looked back at Red Heart and saw her smile before she gestured down the hallway. I gave a nod to Red Heart before I ran down the hallway following the sound of the scream I rushed down the corridors dodging doctors, nurses and some carts and other patients till finally came to a room where I saw everyone was there. Faust walked over to me and gave me a smile before she hugged me. "Faust where is she?"

At this Faust's smile turned into a worried frown before she turned to the door.

"She's in there but she needs you now more than ever," Faust said.

Taking a huge breath I gave her a nod before I walked to the door and was given congratulations by everyone.

"Hey Ash,"

I turn to look at the voice and I saw it was Rage with an arm around Eris.

"Once you step through the doors your life will change forever just like with Pip," Rage said as he placed a hand on Pip's head who had Dust on his shoulder.

I gave Rage a nod before I walked inside I walked down a small hall and pushed open the double doors and saw the moon princess on the birth bed she was gritting her teeth in pain and tears were sliding down her face as she tried to push the baby out. Moving past a few nurses who were helping the doctor I came to Luna's side.

"Y-You...You came," Luna said through her tearful eyes and smiles as I grip her hand.

"Not even the nine circles of hell along with hells armies would be able to keep me away from this and I promise I won't leave your side," I said through a teary smile.

The doctor keeps telling Luna to push with all she's got and Luna cries out in pain as she pushes with all her might Luna's grip on my hand begins to shatter it but I muscle through it along with the verbal abuse and the threats of her killing me later for doing this to her. I continue to stay strong not just for her but our foal too and several minutes later Luna let's out an ear-splitting scream and as the scream dies down it's replaced by the sound of a crying foal. Luna is exhausted but she fights to stay awake to see the foal the doctor then wraps the foal in a warm blanket and hands the child to Luna with a smile on his face.

"Congratulations your highness it's a colt."

"A colt?" Luna asked in surprise.

"Yes," the doctor said.

The foal continues to cry before Luna feeds him while I smile down at our new son with tears of joy he had Luna's coat colour and a black mane with silver tips and his eyes were just as beautiful as his mothers. The foals tiny little wings were wrapped by the blanket covering the colt preventing anyone from seeing them I continued to smile as the foal drank from Luna's breasts before Luna asks me an important question.

"What should we name our little star?" Luna asked with tears in her eyes as the foal grips her mother’s finger.

After having the biggest smile I think I've ever had on my face I pondered on what name we should give the foal till it hit me.

"Midnight Star," I said.

"Midnight Star I love it," Luna agrees before I lean down and kiss Luna on the lips.

"Sir I must ask you to leave so the princess can rest and make sure your foal is healthy," the doctor said.

"Of course I'll be back as soon as you wake up," I said before I gave Luna another kiss and looked down at Midnight Star with a smile before I left.

An Hour and a Half Later

I was sitting in a lotus position on the floor in the waiting room with the others when I stepped out of the room Luna was in the others avalanched me in questions I even saw Fancy Pants, Fleur, Saint Blade, Octavia and Vinyl had made it even Rara. They all asked me questions but all I did was give them a smile before I sat in a chair and looked at my broken hand that was crushed by Luna but I used my blood manipulation technique to put my hand back together. But, when voices of doubt and worry plagued my mind I got into a lotus position to calm my nerves and when the door opened and I heard my name I took a breath before I stood up and walked over to the doctor.

"How are they?" I asked.

"They are both fine and healthy sir and I have to say you have to be the calmest farther I've ever seen must be the reason why they're both calm now," the doctor said.

"Truth doc I was scared beyond belief," I said.

"Well shall we go see them?" the doctor asked.

"Please," I said.

The doctor led us down the halls and many of the staff said congratulations to me before we stepped inside. I walked over to Luna and she handed Midnight Star to me and once I took him in my arms I turned around to face everyone.

"Everyone I'd like our to meet our new son Midnight Star," I announced and once I did Pip and the rest of the CMC pulled over a chair so they could see the foal the mane 6 and the stallions all dawed at the foal. The royals were shocked to hear the news about a male alicorn while the rest smiled. "Not going to say hi to your new nephew Rage for shame."

Rage then walked over to me and held the foal and I saw tears in his eyes and that smile of his as he looked at his new nephew Midnight was then passed around the room each one had a smile on their face and when Midnight was handed back to me I sat on the bed with him and Luna. I was about to hand Midnight back to his mother when I saw something that rocked me to my core my foal was smiling and looking at me and I heard him let out a small laugh causing everyone's in the room to look in shock.

"He has your smile," Luna said with tears in her eyes.

That small smile my foal was giving me by far became one of the proudest moments in my life.

"Can you guys give me, Pip, Midnight and Luna the room for a minute?" I asked.

Everyone nodded before the left leaving me to smile at the child.

"Hey Mum Dad I'm going to be the best big brother in the world for him I'm going to play catch with him help him ride a bike even help him get his cutie mark," Pip said.

"With your will Pip I bet you will," I said as I placed a wing over Pip.

Suddenly I hear rattling through the air vents and I hand Midnight back to Luna and looked at the vents and saw it swing open and a canister fell out and released a tan green smoke that caused us to cough and I began feel a little drowsy. I pulled my shirt over my face and looked around when something tackled me to the ground I managed to see a figure in black clothing and wearing a gas mask before he pulled out a dagger and tried to stab me with it. I dodged his attack and caught his hand to stop his attack but this guy was hitting me in the ribs with his other hand and I was desperately trying to stop the hits while the dagger got closer and closer to my face.

Suddenly the door blows inward causing the masked pony to look at it giving me the opportunity to grab the dagger and stab the figure in the shoulder causing the figure to yell in pain and get off me. I tried to get to my feet and when I looked at the figure I saw him pull the knife out before he tossed it away the figure looked at me before it disappeared into the smoke I then heard footsteps approach before my view went dark.

Third Person POV

Ash felt like his head was on fire before he opened his eyes and looked up at a grey brick ceiling he saw he was in a comfortable bed and sat and looked around.

"Glad you’re up."

Ash turned to the source of the voice and saw through metal bars going vertically and horizontally and a door made in the same way was off to the side. On the other side of the bars was Rage who looked like he had been sitting there for a while.

"Rage what's going on where am I?" Ash asked.

"Canterlot Castle dungeons," Rage said.

"Ok then why am I here? I haven't done anything wrong and I'm sure it's a misunderstanding," Ash said as he got up and walked towards the bars.

"You’re not here because you did something Ash you're here so you don't do anything," Rage said.

"What?" Ash asked.

"Ash what's the last thing you remember?" Rage asked.

"Well I remember the concert and you signing me up for the show and after the concert the moon and stars turned re-Oh My God Where's Luna, Pip and Midnight!?" Ash asked.

"Listen Ash a little while later when we left the room we heard the sounds of struggling and saw sleeping gas coming from inside. When I busted down the door I saw you were on the floor unconscious but Pip, Midnight and Luna were gone," Rage said.

"Rage what are you saying?" Ash asked.

"Ash Luna, Pip and Midnight...They've been ponynapped and no one has claimed responsibility or given us any demands,” Rage said

Ash backed away from the bars his face filled with shock at what he heard and slowly his face twisted into one or rage till suddenly he screamed the scream echoed all throughout Canterlot and was more terrifying then the drums of war and the battle cry's of your darkest fears. As Ash screamed Rage left with his head hung low he didn't stop walking till he reached the throne room where the mane 6, stallions, Spike, Gilda, Trixie, Octavia, Vinyl, the immortals, Shining, Cadence, Flurry Heart, Eris and the royal family waited.

"So how did he take it?" Caramel asked.

Well if you couldn't tell by the blood curdling scream that’ll give you nightmares for a month not well," Rage replied.

"I don't blame him for such a thing to happen right after his child's birth even I would go ballistic," Shining said as he held his wife and filly close.

"Maybe we can cheer him up," Pinkie said.

"Pinkie as appreciated the effort would be I don't think it will be enough," Rarity said.

"Trixie is confused why must Ash be locked up when his family is in trouble?" Trixie asked.

"Trixie do you remember what I said about the knights of Equestria?" Discord asked but Trixie shook her head. "If you're the knight's superior they will obey you if you're their friend they will die for you if you're their enemy then Faust help you."

"What does that have to do with this if the princesses ordered Ash to stay put won't he listen?" Rara asked causing Rage to laugh.

"Hahahaha oh man that cracks me up Rara listen cause Discord may have forgotten to mention something but when a loved one of the knights of Equestria is threatened by somepony there is no crack or crevasse in any world where they can hide from them. And when they do find them no force from either heaven or hell can stop them," Rage said.

"Agreed which is why Ash is in the dungeons I don't want him to become a risk for himself and for others we don't even know what the assailants want and we have no clues whatsoever or who they are either," Faust said.

"Well we'd better figure out something soon cause Ash won't stay put forever," Applejack said.

"Don't worry I made certain Ash won't be going anywhere," Faust said.

Suddenly the throne room doors burst open and a guard comes running in before he kneeled to the royals.

"You're majesty news from the dungeon but Sir Ash Blade has escaped," the guard said.

"What how he can't use magic because of the anti-magic anklet on his leg and I made sure it was undetectable as well not to mention he was in the strongest cage in the dungeons," Faust said.

"Well your majesty Ash was somehow able to sense where his magic was being blocked before he ripped it off with his bare hands," the guard said before he showed Faust the ruined anklet. "And after he got rid of the anklet he kicked down the back wall of his cell and flew out of the castle."

Faust face palmed herself while Discord chuckled and Rage looked at Faust with a sigh.

"Rule one never tempt fate to screw things up," Faust grumbled under her breath while she placed he fingers against her forehead.

Ash's POV

I opened a window into the Ponyville Hospital and pulled myself inside I checked down the hallways before I crept my way over to the room I was in when we were attacked and looked around. I went under the yellow police tape and saw the room was exactly how it was left when I was last here I then used my Phantom Eye spell to have a look around and I was lucky I was in there before the time limit was up. I watched the scene from start to finish but thanks to the smoke I couldn't see much and I was about ready to leave when I looked at the masked figure and saw the blade I jabbed into his shoulder.

I played the scene where I stabbed the figure and saw him toss away the dagger I followed the dagger and saw it slide underneath a bedside table. I ended the phantom eye spell and looked under the table and saw it. I grabbed the dagger and had a look at it and saw the handle was royal purple with a golden spiral going along the grip and a golden sphere on the hilt while the cross guard was a gold disk with a sun engraved in the centre but the sun’s rays were actually made of swords. I then turned my eyes from the details of the blade to the blood on the blade I then used my blood manipulation technique to find out who it belongs to.

"I have you now Sun Beam," I thought.

I put the dagger away for later and when I was about to leave for the window I was about to leave through the window but I heard the sound of hooves stop at the door. I turned around and looked to see Critical Eye staring at me.

"Ash," Critical Eye said with a nod of his head.

"Critical Eye I gotta say I was not expecting you to be here," I said.

"It's my job to solve cases especially if it involves royalty," Critical Eye said.

"Ah yes they hire the best don't they," I said.

"Also sir you have my congratulations on your child and I'm sorry to hear that were both Princess Luna and your sons were taken from you tonight," Critical Eye.

"Thanks for your concern," I said.

"Sir I must ask if you fond anything in here and if you have to ask you to hand it over to me for examination," Critical Eye said.

"I can't do that Critical Eye this is my family that was taken and I am going to find them," I said.

"I understand what you’re saying and how you feel sir but you must understand I have a job to do and I want to help you," Critical Eye said.

"If you want to help Critical then I've got a message for you to deliver to my friends and brother. Tell them I'll call em if I need something and as for you Critical Eye stay out of my way," I said before I said before I leapt out of the window and teleported away.

Four days later

It took me a while but I found my target I was standing outside a bar in Canterlot it was night time and raining slightly and I was in my robes and wearing my disguise ring so I wouldn't be recognized by the guards. Dust was sitting on my shoulder who I picked up at my home when I was grabbing my gear. I then gestured for Dust to stay outside while I walked in I kept my hood over my face and as I looked around I received a few glances before they went back to their drinks or talking with their companion. I saw my target playing darts in the corner he was a unicorn and wore brown pants and a white shirt and he had an orange coat and golden mane and tail I walked over to him as he grabbed a drink but he cringed as he placed his right hand on his left shoulder. When I was close enough I coughed politely to get his attention and he turned to face me.

"Mind if I play a few rounds?" I asked.

"Sure I was looking for some competition but be warned I've got a mean toss and sharp aim," Sun Beam said.

"Well let's see what's stronger your skill or my luck and skill," I said causing Sun Beam to crack a smile.

The pair of us played a few rounds and we talked about random stuff till finally I began to bring this to an end.

"Say if you don't mind me asking where'd you get the injury?" I asked.

"What's that?" Sun Beam asked in a suspicious tone.

"You've been clutching it in pain for a while," I said as I gestured to the shoulder.

"Oh I got it as I did something noble," Sun Beam said.

"I see then you wouldn't happen to remember this," I said as I threw the dagger I found at the board scoring a bullseye and all it took just one look at the dagger before Sun Beam pushed past me and everyone else in his way before he was out the doorway. "Why do they always have to run?"

I teleported outside and saw Sun Beam running down the alley way I whistled for Dust before I teleported onto the rooftops and began my run across them. I jumped from rooftop to rooftop dodging chimneys and skylights all the while keeping my eyes on my target. I continued my run till we reached the lower districts and my target ran into a temple like building I gave the temple a quick scan for heat signatures and found only a few about ten or so inside. I then made my way over to the bell tower and snuck in through there with Dust following me close behind the inside was dark but that gave me a stealthy approach to my target if I stayed in the shadows. Once I made my way down the spiralled staircase and to the second floor I took off my ring and crept over to the railing I peered over it and saw my prey Sun Burst was sitting at a long table along with nine other figures and all of them wore scarlet robes with gold trimming while hoods hid their faces. But I could see they were all unicorns and they had the same sun mark in the centre of their robes. They were all surrounded by candles and the room was also filled with towering pillars and there were also stained glass windows that showed images of Celestia raising the sun. There was a circular window at the back of the room with a picture of the sun I then gestured to Dust to remain quiet before I climbed down the pillars so I could listen to the conversation between the figures.

"Brother Sun Beam why are you here you told us you were going to celebrate till the summer sun celebration in three days time when we would complete half of our work," one of the cloaked figures said.

"I was but I was discovered by somepony who had my dagger they must have found it in the room when we kidnapped the princess and the foals but it was only a unicorn and I lost him easily," Sun Beam said.

"Can you remember what this unicorn looked like?" another figure asked.

"Black fur and mane and tail which both had a silver stripe in it and he had olive green eyes and also wore robes like nothing I've seen before," Sun Beam said.

"Robes was there an insignia on them anything that we could use to identify him," a figure asked.

"Yes I can draw the symbol that was on his shoulder cape.

(Sorry please ignore the words I couldn't find one without them)

"You fool you've doomed us all!" a figure shouted as he pointed at Sun Beam.

"Brother calm yourself and tell us what you know of this symbol?" another figure asked.

"It's the symbol in the symbol you should fear look," the figure said as he pointed out the symbol of our creed. "This symbol is death to anyone who is an enemy of it, it is a symbol for three or the knights of Equestria and if this unicorn wears this then we are doomed."

"So you are saying that the unicorn was actually the human in disguise?" Sun Beam asked with sweat forming on his brow.

"Most likely yes and I've see the powers of this knight myself when the griffons attacked I saw the knight cut down all the griffins that stood in his path. They were like lambs to the slaughter for him yet the griffins are the greatest war mongers on our planet," the figure said.

"I've also heard that he is a deity of death in disguise and that he moves like a phantom carrying fury on his wings," another said.

"Nonsense these are just stories a myth to frighten criminals beware the sixth knight or he'll hunt you down the sort of thing parents would tell their foals so they behave," another said.

"Either way we have to stop him or our entire plan would be for nothing," a cloaked figure said

"Well then how do we restrain this knight raise an army?" a cloaked figure asked as I moved from cover to cover.

As the group argued I remembered something Altair taught me I pulled out a feather and turned it into a blade and threw it at a spot in Sun Beam's back causing a numbing sensation and not allowing him to scream in pain. I then moved to a different cover and waited for another moment to strike.

"Enough!" a figure said loud enough causing everyone to stop and look at the figure which was presumably the leader. "So he seeks to stop us...To take back the moon tyrant and filthy spawn before the appropriate time...Pure madness," the figure said as he stood up and drew his sword and held it in front of him causing the others to do the same. "Let him come even deities can fall," the figure said before he saw Sun Beam who wasn't standing. "Why do you not join us brother?" The figure asked before Sun Beam began to stand. "Is there something wrong?"

Sun Beam looked like he was about to stand up fully before he collapsed onto the table revealing the feather embedded in his back to the others right as a bell rang out nine times meaning it was nine o'clock the figures then backed away from the body as if he was diseased before they looked around.

"He's here," a figure said.

"Stay on guard brothers," the leader said.

"Stuff that I'm leaving," a figure said before ran into the shadows in my direction.

I silently drew Whispering Wind and as the figure was about to pass me I severed his head from his body and rolled the head back towards the figures causing them to tense and look in my direction. I then signalled Dust who was sitting on a pole to let out a squawk gaining the figures attention and spook them. Luckily no one tried to harm him and it gave me enough time to snap a figures neck 180 degrees backwards and threw a pair of feathers into two other figures before I disappeared into the shadows along with Dust allowing the remaining figures to look at the recent deaths of their allies. I then used flag poles attached to the pillars to climb above the figures and waited for the perfect opportunity before I switched to thermal vision and jumped onto the table. And before anyone could look I flapped my wings extinguishing all the candles before I pulled out three feather blades and tossed them at three of the figures.

"Someone relight those candles now!" the leader demanded.

"Yes sir," a figure said shakenly.

I then stood up and deactivated my thermal vision and let Dust land on my shoulder just as the figure relighted the candles. As the candles illuminated the area he jumped back and cowered in fear with his sword trembling in his grip I could see even the leader of the group was spooked.

"I'll have a few questions which you both seem capable of answering but first the important question where is my family?" I asked in a cold tone.

"Go to hell," the leader said.

"Maybe later," I said.

"Don't mess with me," the leader demanded.

"Are you going to answer me or do I have to pry the info out of you?" I asked as I held out my hand.

"Kill him," the leader said.

I jumped over the figure as he tried to cut me legs with his sword and landed behind him. Once the figure turned around I drove my hidden blade into his neck and retracted it letting the body fall before I turned to the leader.

"I'm not going to ask nicely again," I said before the leader charged at me but I used my magic to place him in a chair and hold him there. "Answer the question where is my family!?"

"Like I said go to hell maybe you might see them there," the leader said before I let out a growl.

I placed a hand on his chest and used my blood manipulation to heat up his blood like Sombra's forcing him to scream in pain.

"Answer me now where is my family!?" I demanded.

"Never," the leader said.

I heated up his blood again only made it hotter and this went on for a few minutes and I switched between several tactics till the leader was covered in burns, blisters and large cuts.

"Last chance pal before I make this worse and I will not leave till I get my answers where is my FAMILY!?" I yelled.

"North of Foal Mountain and in-between Neighagra Falls the place you seek is the Temple of the Sun," the leader wheezed.

"Good next question tell me what is the name of this little cult of yours and its purpose?" I asked.

"We serve the true goddess of our world Princess Celestia and that Night Mare along with the other so called princesses are a threat to her but that Night Mare bitch or rather Nightmare Moon is the biggest threat," the leader said before I punched him across the face knocking him to the floor.

"Unless you want more pain you'll be careful on what you say in front of me and what of Faust is she a tyrant too to you lot?" I asked as I kneeled beside him.

'The supposed Queen of Equestria is nothing more than a trick to get the mighty Celestia to give up the throne but we the Knights of the Radiant Dawn will stop you," the leader said.

"How am I involved in this when Celestia is in charge of me why try to kill me?" I asked.

"You sided with the Night Mare and then produced your scum of a foal to take the throne and spread your tyranny across Equestria," the leader said before I broke his leg causing more screaming.

"Alright then next question why did you kidnap my family?" I asked causing the leader to chuckle.

"Isn't it obvious she's going to die become a sacrifice for her sister along with your foal but the one you took in he will become one of us," the leader said with a laugh while I stood up the answer disgusted me but I turned around and began to walk away. "Hey I answered you questions let me go!"

"True but who said I was going to let you live," I said before I snapped my fingers and the leaders blood heated up dramatically and I left with Dust while the leader screamed to death.

Two Hours Later

I arrived at the location the Knight of the Radiant Dawn told me about the Temple of the Sun which happened to remind me of the one back in my world Mexico except there was a large doorway at the base of the temple.

I was sneaking through the corridors of the Temple the walls were decorated with reds and golds and there were also statues of Celestia in each corridor you turn to. I have been in here for hours mapping out this place being careful to avoid the guards and keeping my eyes peeled for Luna, Pip and Midnight.

I came across armouries sleeping quarters and rooms with strange relics till I came to a massive square shaped room that became circular as it went up. The room was so large you could hold an army in it and it was so high it reached the top of the temple where a single shaft of light was coming in from the roof that lit up the entire room. Also on the roof was a massive dome with a golden sun carved into the ceiling reds, royal purples and gold streaked all across the room the room and also had pillars with sun pictures capped along the top and balconies ran along the walls. I was on one of the upper levels and I saw at the back of the room there was a solid gold statue of Celestia two and a half stories tall with her wings outstretched the eyes were blood red rubies three times the size of my head and beautifully cut. But the crown on her head was not like the one Celestia wore but instead a golden wreath of with flames on it I also saw it holding a gold bowl with black scorch marks under it raising my suspicions on what it was used for. In front of the statue was an altar with two glass goblets with a golden handle and jewels embedded in it filled with a bubbling black liquid.

In front of the alter was a pristine white unicorn with silver a silver grey mane and tail but the mane was spiked up yet he maintained a regal posture and his eyes were an aqua blue. He was wearing scarlet robes with the mark of the Knights of the Radiant Dawn on his chest and the gold trimmings on his robes looked like golden flames. He was standing in front of two kneeling ponies one a mare the other a stallion who were wearing amour that did not match the other.

"Do you swear to pledge your undying loyalty to serve our beloved radiant shining goddess of the sun and be prepared to die in your line of duty for her?" The white unicorn asked.

"We swear," the two said in sync.

"Then drink and be reborn as Holy Knights," the unicorn said before he used his magic and levitated the goblets over to the armoured ponies.

The two ponies gulped down the strange beverage and not too long after they both began screaming in horrifying pain. The mare threw up a ton of blood and collapsed while the stallion clenched his chest before he began swelled dramatically and exploded in a shower of blood and gore which left the white unicorn miraculously untouched. I then looked at the mare and saw her start to get up before she looked at the unicorn.

"Welcome to the Holy Knights," the unicorn said.

"What the hell is this some twisted initiation?" I asked as I looked at Dust who only squawked in response. "Your right Dust we need to find Luna and my sons first we can find out what the hell this is later."

"Oh I'm afraid we can't have that."

I spun around to see who was behind me only to see a fist collide into me.