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Before my eyelids felt very heavy the moment that traitor casted his spells against me but now they didn’t feel heavy anymore, in consequence I stared directly to an open blue sky, despite I was wearing clothes I was able to feel how cool the grass was under my back as sometimes small breezes caressed my face. “Did I die?'' The question repeated over and over again in my mind, as I attempted to find an explanation for my current situation. ''The possibility of surviving an experimental spell is close to none, yet…” Yet I could still feel, and think rationally but I also didn’t feel any wounds that were inflicted upon me making me believe that I was dead. However there were other things to take care beginning with getting up from the ground. The first thing I noticed was that my surroundings totally changed, instead of being on a grassy plain with a beautiful sky, I was in the middle of an endless meadow of flowers of every shape and color; the sky was pure white. Then I heard a soft yet captivating voice which was singing such melody; I tried and searched in every corner of my memories only to know if I already heard that voice before.

Ages pass...

Our past is now lost

Who would remember?

Who would forget?

A child was lost to time

Yet here we are

The essence of life

Must be pure

Ages pass…

Ages come…

What was done…

Shall be undone

The song was also new to me, despite the owner had a beautiful voice I just couldn’t stay here I needed to learn my location or at least my state in the mortal plain; so I began to wander through the endless meadow seeking for any kind of signal or hint of my current state; but I found nothing. My surroundings were the same color and form leading me to believe that I was in a void; making me conclude that I was indeed dead.But my eardrums caught the hypnotizing voice and this time the tone was stronger.

A blink of an eye was enough time for my surroundings to morph.

Green was the primary color, there were too many vines to be able to count them one by one and since all of them were connected it created a lively tunnel with a powerful light at the end.

“I believe this is enough proof to confirm my demise.” The truth couldn’t hurt more. I decided to face my destiny as fast as possible and embrace the light that is calling for me; the irony of this situation amuses me. Every step I gave leaded me closer to the light while the melody became stronger. No matter how many times I had to hear it, it still remains pure and captivating.

Finally when I was at the grasp of the light I gave the final step for embrace my fate, but…

Nothing happened.

At least what I expected.

Instead I was in another new environment different from before once again.

Now I was in an exotic garden that had a lot of resemblance with the ones which the high elves take pride. In the middle of the elven garden was a small pond of water where right at the center of it was resting a red maiden. Before I could allow my eyes explore her beauty, I have important matter to attend.

''My apologies my fair maiden for interrupting you, but I seek thy aid since I believe that I am lost, would thou kindly aid a Rohnirian in his time of need?''

But no answer was given; she didn’t even move a single muscle. Was she ignoring me?

''I beg your pardon but I have called for your aid.'' I remarked but this time the tone of my voice hardened slightly.

Despite the distance that was between us my eyes connected with her even if she was facing to another direction, that moment breezes of wind passed around me waving my hair and my clothes, as a reflex I covered my face with both arms leaving a small gap between them so I could have vision without risking my eyes however it was in vain since I shut my eyes.

Only when I was sure that the wind ceased his attack, did I lowered my arms as I opened my eyes and two things I noticed.

The maiden was not anymore in her spot between the water of the pond.

She was right at front of me, with a gleaming smile.

Men could stand in awe for her gifts in beauty.Her hair was fresh, the light was reflect on it; is like snow that had recently came from the winter , however unlike her long hair her skin was a bit darker but still fit perfectly with the tone of her hair.

She stared at me directly to my eyes.

The connection that she started with me slowly made my body to grow cold and heavy. Yet she wasn’t giving me a menacing stare or even giving me a hard glare; she was gentle.

I was uncomfortable as I tried to return the stare so I allowed myself to change the direction only for a glimpse of time, then I returned to connect my gaze with her soul piercing blue eyes. However she broke the connection and began to give several giggles while she circled around me; yet she didn’t say a single word all this time. Her erratic behavior couldn’t tell me much and be the unknown was a situation which I really dislike.''I am a wizard, and I will unleash my power unto you if you don’t explain yourself.” I gave my warning, I didn’t know if she was hostile or not but if she keep doing that I couldn’t take my chances.

But part of my supposed fear ceased when she gave me a sincere smile. ''I have no doubt about that fact my dear Alkeyore The Shadow Devil, or you wish to be addressed as The Magelord Alkeyore?”

My eyes became wide while my jaw hanged. ''How did you know?''

''We know many things, yet we know nothing my dear young wizard.'' She replied to my question but it didn’t actually answer my question.''We watch the time pass, time means nothing to us.” She said, I couldn’t tell what expression she gave at that moment since she faced to another way only leaving her back to see…

Two wings spread.

And that was enough to me to realize the truth.

She was a fairy

The race that is feared across Gaea, despite their appearance shows kindness, love and peace; in reality their power was an abyss without bottom. Wizards fell to their hand and only few survived only to tell us the most important message and lesson for every wizard, ‘Never trust a fairy.’

''Please forgive this humble wizard, and tell me what you desire.'' I knew that creating hostilities between us wouldn’t end well for me, and pretending to serve her was the best course of action, yet I had a trump card.

‘Iron stained with the blood of a demon weakens them only if I manage to deliver a direct hit.’

I had a dagger like that behind my robes, so as a butler I bowed in respect with one hand on my chest while the other stayed. With the perfect excuse carefully my hand attempted to sneak its way to the special weapon.

As I said before, I didn’t know if she was going to attack me but I needed to be prepared for the worst case of scenarios.

Sadly she noticed my wandering hand; however to my utter surprise she only stopped me by grabbing my wrist. It surprised me since most fairies recur to their magic at the moment they feel threatened and two things could happen from there, your hand might be lost or they took away the weapon. But my surprise didn’t end there, I was rendered speechless when pulled my hand and made me spin once, like a man would do to his lady in a dance; and then she placed the captivated hand on her left breast where I also felt her heartbeat going.

Many men would fall for their instinct when this situation arises but I was trained to control my emotions since they can affect the spell and its caster.

''Fear not dearest Alkeyore, no harm shall fall upon you by mine hand, trust me as you once did in the past.'' This time her livid face became stained by a pinch of sadness, as her eyes connected with mine again. Then the grip she had on my wrist stopped, and I retread my hand from a forbidden place; but my mind wondered about and the fact that she allowed me to touch her confused me since fairies hated to be touched by humans specially the wizards.

Her gaze parted away and turned away only giving a few steps before sighing deeply, it was like all the emotions were leaving her.

She was doing so many things, yet I was like a statue.

“Memory is only nice when you can remember with another by your side.”

The way she speaks only leads me to more questions.

“My dear Alke…”

A small headache assaulted my brain at hearing that pseudonym, I hated that derogatory of my real name, Teigue used it in our final battle hoping that I would fall for my rage but failed; however the way she say it and her voice combined was…

Different.

My statue stance broke apart when I placed the palm of hand on my forehead trying to ease the pain, I was supposed to remember; but my memories failed me, despite I ‘believe’ that I never saw her face or even hear her voice before, I am supposed to recognize her, remember her. But when I try to recall, I only see a hole without a bottom.

But then my hand move away from my head but I did not do such a thing, somehow she closed the distance between us again, when I was trying to remember, and lead my hand to take rest on her right cheek, she wasn’t filled with joy like when I found her, she was sad or depressed.

She sought comfort on my palm, I responded in kind and slowly caressed her delicate face forgetting everything that I was taught about her kind; she was different.

''My desire to be together will never cease, but once again the fate has something different reserved for us…'' We had a connection, but what she told me only confused me and the same question repeated over and over again; who was she?

Instinctively I hold her close to me while she placed her hands behind my neck and closed the distance of our mouth until they were mere inches away from each other; for some reason this felt…right.

'' My beloved you must awake...they are in your need...can you hear them?”

Despite she was so close to me her voice got weaker and weaker.

“I implore you… find them ... my....raven...”

Then the question in my mind ceased, we did the final connection. Together we sealed a fate which I was unaware unlike her; but it was right.

Being with her was right.

And the light finally enveloped us as whole.

Present time

Alkeyore's pov

“Do you even know who I am?!”

“I am The Princess of Friendship and Magic, Twilight Spar –“

Immediately I silenced the source of the scandal that was close to me. My eyes then slowly opened to the world around me; making me realizes that I was unconscious.

‘So I survived an experimental spell.’

''Twilight!'' Numerous voices shouted in unison, I couldn’t tell exactly how many of them were since my current position wouldn’t be much of a help.

It was time to get up from whenever I was currently laying, slowly adjusting my body as I felt how everything returned to me.

''I will not apologize since you disrespect me and my slumber; be thankful that it was only a hit what you received.” I said with my most intimidating voice while one hand tried to ease the pain of poor ear.

But that turned in the least of my concerns when my eyes finally checked my surroundings.

They had both wings and horn; also they were taller with the exception of purple one which was slightly taller than the other but smaller than the white and midnight… horses I'll call them Unlorkics for now, the Amosian steeds are the close to them in form minus the serpentine tails. They also had different color schemes.My eyes widened slightly when I noticed the lizard, but later I understood that it wasn’t a big lizard. It was a very young dragon which was glaring at me; like he was ready to take action against me but I was confident in my abilities in stop any of its attempts.

But I cannot deny that this was a complete turn of events.

This just made me believe for a moment that everything that has lapsed since the battle with the traitor was a mere self-induced dream caused by drinking high amounts of a special kind of ale.

Rohnirian’s ale…

That would be the perfect excuse for this, that stuff would make even nude Draaosian look appealing. However reality was another and it was time to face it like a lord of magic.

''What are any of you supposed to be?''

I felt how the environment around me felt a bit hostile; then I noticed a pair of these miniature horses with golden armor approaching me; however my eyes caught the hint of fear in their eyes. Is okay to feel fear, is a natural reaction for every single being in the plain of existence, but the caster of the dark arts can take advantages of those negative emotions; reason of why we are feared and why every time we are faced in combat the enemy wear the light’s protection.

The tension in the air was incredible, the cautious gazes that fell upon me were many; they had an aura of distrust and remorse.

''Greetings… human'' The ice was finally broken by the white mare whose tone of voice stated her cold demeanor against me for unknown reasons.

However with my gaze included I replied in kind ''Greetings…''

Finally they had the courage to unsheathe their weapons against me.

''I suggest you to cease any hostilities.” I stated with my arms crossed.

''Such hypocrisy, you had already acted hostile against us the moment you attacked a princess of Equestria.'' The midnight one spoke to me, however looking at her closer I noticed something, she was different.

Different from the rest.

But such a thing was to be thought about later since the situation at hand was another and of course of much importance. “As I have stated before, I shall not apologize.'' With disdain I looked elsewhere but her. “Royalty doesn’t deserve to be called royalty the moment they abuse their power or vaunt so freely like the title holds no special meaning.”

Followed by my small speech I returned my gaze accompanied with daggers. “Those are nothing than mere animals.”

''Don't you dare to call my sister a mere animal!!!'' yelled the white unicorn with a mane of two different tones of blue as he lowered his stance pointing his horn while, surprisingly his wings spread, I didn’t noticed it earlier since he was between others.

‘Magic… different, but magic has the same base no matter what kind is.’

Anger.

His primal emotion was anger mixed with blind rage, combined it could create a fake state of berserk which increase the power of the user but at the same time reduces the defense leaving them vulnerable to any tactical attack.

Calling upon my magic, I used the shadows to create an illusion to their eyes making them believe that I have become one with the shadows, despite I can do that I didn’t since I felt there was no necessity to exhaust myself further. They were focused on the illusion so I took advantage of the situation an incapacitated the armored assailants.

Then the illusion end I reappeared to the eyes of the others, however I was in other place than the original. I ended between the hybrids of the two races; the larger ones yelped in surprise and immediately teleported away from my range. Despite I didn’t expect to reappear there I could have incapacitated them too but since they possessed magic doing so appear to be more difficult to accomplish.

However it was time to take out the white hybrid with blue mane, since he started this whole ordeal I needed to put him in his place and respect others or just to do not act out of anger. Again using the his shadow I chained him to the floor and walked to his position, he struggled for his freedom but it was in vain, these spells are only countered by the light and I didn’t sense any light user in the room, or I believe.

The others didn’t do a thing while I approached one of their kind, they just stared at me frozen in their respective places. Finally I was right at front of him, his eyes glared daggers at me, I could see his hate and disgust through his eyes; he was worse than the other who spoke to me.I kneeled on my right knee as I leaned my head closer to him while my hardened and cold eyes began to pierce his soul so I could reach the core of his will. ''Bravery is always rewarded, but one must notice the difference between bravery and idiocy'' He had a very powerful will, my stare couldn’t deal the damage which I desired so I looked elsewhere, in other words I checked my surroundings searching for others who might cause trouble. “Allowing your emotions to roam free might get you killed in the battlefield.”

''Hu-Human'' I hear a voice, ''We…we promise to do not act hostile against you… please just don’t harm my brother'' she begged, as a result she received some glares.

Brother?

Knowledge is power after all.

I pondered for a moment about the current situation; I could easily hold him hostage and demand for my freedom or just battle my way out but those rash actions aren’t suggested since I lack of knowledge about my whereabouts and also about their magic power, it could be deadly or just harmless. Anyways, they were also a new race and I needed to create some kind of bond between us since I prefer allies rather than enemies. ''Very well, but be warned that I will not hold back if any of you try something against me.'' Snapping my fingers the shadows chains vanished, however I a collar around him much to his dismay. ''This is for safety measures.”

She tried to protest but stood down, she tried to come up with something but failed; finally her head dropped and nodded with sadness. ''Everypony stand down.'' she ordered; the guards who weren’t brave enough to charge at me obeyed, but others looked uneasy, and the one who was within my grasp and power looked away while he gritted his teeth.

''Your heard her stand down.'' Commanded the midnight one, with determination.

The hostilities ceased…for now.

'’Now that things had been settled, I believe introductions are in order” From nowhere a different creature appeared besides the equines, his appearance was a combination and how I couldn’t notice him or even sense him is a mystery for another time.

Though judging by the voice I was correct to use the word him.

''That will help.” Then my gaze returned to the group and with no further dangers I could examine them carefully as I tried to be the less obvious, ''I hope that your nose is not that bad injured.'' I remarked with a smug smile.

The purple one tried did several movements on her face until she the pain stopped her. ''Ow...” She proceeded to massage the affected place. “I am going feel it in the morning.''

Then the pale yellow Pegasus flew up and stood in front of me with determinate eyes, but I didn’t see malice in her stare; it was like disapproval. ''That was not a very nice thing to do Mr. human.'' Only after she said what she wanted to say did she faint in the spot, probably out of fear. I couldn’t be very sure about it since everything happened so fast.

I saw how the Pegasus with rainbow mane took flight as she shook her head side to side. ''Not again.'' She said as she began to take away her friend.

“By the way punching Twi is not cool.”

‘Her name is Twi?....Wait I understand now her name is Twilight’

''If you try to explain it in that way, then let me tell you that screaming on somebody face is also ‘not cool’ ” I stated.

''Somepony'' The pink equine with the very fuzzy mane injected almost instantly.

''Beg your pardon?'' My right eyebrow rose.

''The correct word is somepony not somebody.'' she said with her very enthusiastic voice.

''No, there is no way I will accept that terminology pink one.'' I grunted and looked away appearing to be offended in some degree.

''Of course you wouldn’t, after all a brute such as you have no need for sophistication or education.'' the white unicorn with a sophisticated mane sneered at me.

Immediately my eyes grew cold as faint dark tendrils came out of my eyes.

''Uhhh Rares, ah think ya should watch what you said with this fella.'' Between them one spoke with the truth, they must be careful of what they direct at me.

''Darling there is no need to worry, it's quite clear that the human is a mere barbarian who probably doesn’t understand- gah!” I never allowed her to finish.

My magic began to work on her, my eyes glowed in the process.

It was a mind attack.

Attacking the corrects nerves of her brain she would experience the suffereing.

‘A brute, am I?'' I said with hidden mirth as I watch my hex ''played'' with this equine which the other refers as ''Rares'', to put it more interesting I used my formal language ''If I'm a brute then you, madam, are a lout''

''A lout?'' It was faint, but she repeated the last word.

''Yes, a lout who hides behind masks and decorations.'' I added.

Her lips began to tremble while her big eyes were engulfed by tears threatening to fall. Pathetic.

‘’Hey! you can’t talk to Rarity like that'' Once again the pink one argued.

‘So her real name is Rarity, not a ‘rarity’ in my opinion.’

''Meanie!'' says the yellow equine from afar, but the moment my eyes connect with hers, she fainted on the spot.

Everybody just stared at her, including the one who is crying.

''Is something wrong with her?'' I asked aloud.

Question that was never answered,

Twilight brought one of her front legs and sighed in exasperation. “Sometimes I wonder how we even get her out of her cottage.''

''Rarity was it?'' The spell which I casted upon her also allowed me to talk to her directly without others ears hearing us, so I took the opportunity when they went to aid their friend.

''Yes.'' Fear increasing, I could even taste it.

“Do you want me to dispel the spell?’' I asked in my best of my tones.

“Yes please! I'm sorry if I offended you, I had no idea you had such a rich culture.'' she begged, despite her mouth didn’t move her eyes and facial expression were begging at me for mercy.

''I will Rarity but you must do something for me first'' I replied allowing some twisted part of my mind take control.

''What you would want me to do?'' She asked with hopes that everything will be over soon.

''You'll serve me....'' I tailed off my response, it was matter of time before she ould understand the meaning behind those words.

But I didn’t expect her to blush a crimson red, and much less what she said next. ''Please anything but that, allowing you into my bed it’s... it's not proper''

I felt a like I had just received a powerful kick directly at my stomach after hearing that. ''What?” Immediately I shook my head as I sighed in exasperation “No, dissolve that way of thinking Rarity, I may be many things and would do many things without caring about the consequences but I would never force myself into a lady’s bed.”

Now I regretted to let loose my twisted mind to take control. “What I meant in the first place was that you would mend my clothes, and watch your mouth when you are around me.”

She looked down; her head was there a bit ashamed of what she thought. But it cannot be helped since that sentence had double meaning.I concentrated for a short while and I dispelled the magic lock that I placed upon her.

With her freedom recovered, her sighs of reliefs were audible. ''Thank you Lord err.......I am sorry, but I never got your name.''

''You'll get soon enough...” I paused when I remembered something important “And one more thing.'' I said using a friendly grin.

''What is it?'' Her old composure was slowly, but steady, returning to her however her eyes were stained and if she wanted to recover her original form she needed to wash those stains from her eyes.

''Insult me again that little hex will be the last of your worries.''

''N-n-noted'' And she backed away from me

I waited with patience for their friend to be fully awake and begin with the formal introductions; also I learnt the name of that erratic equine which was Fluttershy; quite interesting name judging by how she acted these last moments.

“Now with Fluttershy finally awake, we shall begin by introducing ourselves'' said the White Unlorkic as she showed the way to the nearest table. ''Please let's us take seat and get comfortable since this will be a long talk.”

Every single one of us took seat around the wide and circular table, the white and midnight unlorkics took seat at the head since they were the hosts. However by their sides were the strange fusion of animals and Twilight Despite we had stated a temporarily rule of no aggression the others left a seat of distance from me.

Silence was a nightmare for magic users since in that state they were private to cast any type of magic, that spell despite is easy to learn is very useful against the ones who do not wear amulets to prevent its effects. But why am I talking about this?

Quite simple, the silence between us had lasted for minutes.

Since they didn’t want to begin then I needed to take the things into my account. “You can only start a journey by giving the first step, so if you may?''

''So be it then.” The midnight hybrid spoke “I shall start.'' She seemed to be one with real courage between them.

With a smile of pride the midnight unlorkic started ''I am Princess Luna, co-ruler of Equestria, The Alicorn Goddess of the Night, Daughter of Faust, baby sister to both Celestia and Geinzah the ruler of Concordia, I am also known as The Dancing Moon-flower.”

''Pleased to meet you, your highness.” I replied, if we were standing I probably would have bowed in respect.

‘Quite interesting, so the one who posseses both wings and horn are called Alicorn and not unlorkic, wait..... did she say goddess?’

The other, who later I found out was her sister, followed. ''I am Princess Celestia, co-ruler of Equestria, The Alicorn Goddess of the Sun, Daughter of Faust, older sister to Luna, younger sister to Geinzah the ruler of Concordia, I am call The Lady of New Dawn.”

''Greetings, Princess Celestia.'' I said while I tried to understand the situation, since she also said she is a goddess. That claim is relative and I will only accept it with enough proof.

And finally the one who I comprehend'' I am Lord Discord Vunis, The Draconequus God of Chaos, Spirit of Disharmony I am also known as the Mad King, The Trickster Lord.''

''Discord, the name suits you.” I said with a smile

Since I was unsure about them I just needed to be careful around them, even if they aren’t real gods I can still sense the amount of power they hold.

It was turn of Twilight to introduce herself, however I didn’t know her complete name. ''I-I am Princess T-Twilight Sparkle, co ruler of Equestria, The Alicorn G-Goddess of Magic, sister to Shining armor and sister-in law to Cadance, I-I am also know as The Lady of the Evening sky, The Grand Scholar, Duchess of Ponyville.”

‘Stuttering, she is still afraid.’

''My best regards, Princess Twilight'' I replied.

Despite all the claims I have heard I will not apologize to her, is more I want to hear an apology from her.

Then the alicorn who attacked me without provocation spoke ''I am Prince Shining Armor, co-ruler of The Crystal Empire The Alicorn God of Valor brother, of Twilight, husband of Cadance, I am called The Guardian-lord, Sleipnir's Reaver.”

I nodded nothing more nothing less.

Of course before we started this introductory meeting I had to remove the shadow collar from his neck. Despite everything that has recently transpired I could still sense the same hateful aura around him, unlike his sister who I thought at first was the kind I didn’t want to near me. He is the type who I don’t want around me no matter what.

''Howdy there Mister, Ah'm Applejack of ponyville......”

It was a long talk.

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Edited by xluferx