Khârn's POV

I needed something to kill. Now that the dragons were allied with us, they were no longer an option. Ponies were too weak. Maybe the Yaks....

As I pondered these thoughts, I was stopped by Ahriman. He pulled me to the side of the hall.

"Khârn, I know what your thinking, and we can find you an opponent out there. But, we cannot allow you to fight our best soldiers. Perhaps we can find a Minotaur or something?" He asked me. I nodded.

"I was thinking maybe the Yaks, but that can work too." I answered, watching a Dragon soldier walk past. I had sent a few of the soldiers that had been just too terrible for the front lines to a small canyon. I had them each set up a base, as Red team and Blue team. Their orders were simple: kill each other. Hopefully, they will each accidentally blow themselves up with a few frak grenades. If not, then they will be there for a while. I brought my attention back to Ahriman.

"Very well. I guess we can send you and a few recruits to the frigid north of Yak Yakistan. Perhaps they will gain some decent combat experience. Or die a horrible death. Either way, we can thin the enemy hordes bit by bit. Go. Gather your soldiers. I will debrief them at noon." Ahriman ordered. I gave him a quick salute, and wandered off, eager to gather some soldiers.

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Ahriman's POV

As I watched Khârn run off, I turned to the soldier that was hiding.

"Follow him. Make sure he doesn't do anything stupid. If he does, use this." I handed him a small cylinder.

"That is a custom EMP grenade. This one will shut down everything in his armor. And, it will force it to autolock, rendering him immobile. For about five minutes. That is the time you have to talk some sense into him. Otherwise, you will be torn apart in his rage." I explained. He nodded, then slipped into the shadows.

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Celestia's POV

"Your majesty! The Yaks are under attack!" A guard burst in, screaming at the top of his lungs. I looked at him.

"What? How many? Either way, send them some soldiers!" I ordered, and the guard nodded before running off. I turned back to the map.

"Are you certain that these weapons are even of any use? They are relics!" I asked again. Cadence nodded.

"Yes, auntie, I'm sure. We only recently discovered these, but our scientists can assure you that they work. We've already lost one of them to accidental weapons fire while examining it. And two missing limbs. We can finally fight back against these Chaos soldiers." She replied, tossing me one of the weapons. I glanced at it.

"Good. I want you to modify one for me and my sister. And give me one of the swords." I told her.

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Rainbow's POV

Day 26

"Hehee..... the great ones speak to me...." I muttered, trying to unnerve the guards. And it was working.

"Dude, she's been going on about these 'great ones' for hours now. When is she going to stop?" One whispered to the other. He shrugged.

"I don't know. But it doesn't bother me at all." The other guard replied.

"My friends will come for me." I told them.

"I doubt it. No one even knows you're here except the princess's. That way, no one gets into a riot about loyalty being imprisoned. You ain't getting out any time soon." They replied. I simply grinned.

"Oh no. I didn't mean those friends. I meant my new friends." I replied, my smile turning into a sinister grin.

"Oh? And who would these new friends be?" One asked.

"Ahriman The Exiled, for starters. Isn't that right, Ahriman? Aren't we friends?" I asked.

"Indeed." A deep voice replied. Both guards turned as one, raising their spears, only for the spears to be snapped in two by two massive hands. Ahriman grabbed them by their necks, and lifted them off the floor.

"I don't like the way you have treated miss Rainbow Dash. Prepare for my repayment." He told them, before snapping both necks and dropping the bodies to the ground. He turned to me.

"Excellent job, messing with their fear before saying the words to bring me here. I applaud you." He clapped his hands. I smirked.

" 'My friends are coming for me'. Nice wording for it. Now then, let's head to Ponyville. I've got a letter I want to write." I told him. He nodded, and broke the chains holding me. I got up on my legs, stretching them as well as my wings, before nodding to Ahriman. He tore open a portal, and we both stepped inside. I closed my eyes before entering, remembering what he told me. I heard many whispers for a moment, before they suddenly stopped. I opened my eyes, and suddenly we were in Ponyville.

It was night, luckily. I quickly flew to my house, grabbed some ink and a quill, and flew back. I quickly wrote a note, and Ahriman duplicated it. I flew each one over to each of my friends houses, before returning to Ahriman. Together, we teleported to the ship.

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Celestia's POV

The next day.

While Cadence was out at the Crystal Empire gathering the special weapons, I was sitting in my throne and thinking back to what had transpired since they returned. The Minotaurs decided to aid Equestria, hoping for a good fight. The Diamond Dogs were bribed with gems, and two of the elements of Harmony Bearers had been taken prisoner, with only one actually going to prison.

"Twilight....." I muttered to myself. Suddenly, the doors burst open. A guard scrambled in.

"Your majesty! I just went to switch out with the guards in the prison, but the guards were dead, and the prisoner was missing!" He reported. I stared at him in shock. Rainbow Dash killed two guards? Before I could reply, a group of mares rushed in. The other former element bearers.

"Your highness, what's the meanin' of this?!" Applejack asked, shaking a piece of paper.

"What do you mean?" I asked, actually curious.

"You know what we mean. Today, when we woke up, Rainbow Dash gave us each a letter, exactly the same." Rarity seethed, tossing the note over. I glanced at it, dreading what I would find.

My friends,

Today I broke out of the Canterlot prison. Why was I there? Because I talked back to Celestia after she abused my friendship with Gilda and nearly got her killed. Celestia, our 'glorious' leader, had me arrested for simply speaking my mind. She probably lied about where I was. Anyways, don't bother trying to find me. I'm not going to put it down on this paper just in case a certain Somepony managed to get this before you do. Just know that I have made a new friend. He got me out of jail. He is more deserving of my Loyalty than Celestia. So, when you next see her, slap her upside the head for me. She deserves a lot worse, and it will be coming. See ya.

Your friend,

Rainbow Dash

"So, ya care to explain, princess?" Applejack asked, venom dripping on every word. I sighed.

"I was tired, this is the first time in years since a war broke out, and I was just so stressed that when Rainbow called me out, I snapped. And now, I fear she has gone over to our enemies." I explained. They all raised an eyebrow.

"Ahriman, Sorcerer of Chaos. He declared war on Equestria a few months ago. He corrupted Twilight, and now I fear he has taken Rainbow." I told them. They all sniffed, before turning away.

"I don't think I can trust ya anymore, princess." Applejack told me.

"What? Why is that?" I asked, confused.

"Because, princess. You lied to us before. For all we know you could be lying again. So, until we see some actual proof, we can't believe ya." She turned back, and exited the room. I sighed.

"It seems I have made an error in my judgement." I told myself.

Indeed you did, Celly. I'm shocked.

"Oh shut up. You nothing more than voice in my head." I replied. He chuckled.

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Applejack's POV

"Alright girls, I guess ah'll see ya tamorrow." I said, and the others nodded, before heading to their respective homes. I sighed, and looked at the note again. Suddenly, a part of the paper fell out. I picked it up.

If you found this, then that means you showed it to Celestia. This part was designed specifically in case she was near it. Two hours after, it would fall out. Thanks to my new friend. Anyway, listen. Celestia is a LIAR. She has always been. She is weak, pathetic. Whenever danger rears it's ugly head, she sends us to face it. But not them. The dark gods actually repay you for your hard work. They grant you great powers when you listen to their whispers. I have personally taken the Mark of Khorne, and Twilight has taken the Mark of Tzeentch.

The secrets they whisper... are glorious. They speak of power far beyond Celestia. They can move an entire solar system while taking a nap. These powers could be ours. We can repay Celestia for her misdeeds. Meet me at this location two days from now. If you decide to come, I will show you what I mean. But do NOT show Celestia. She is the true enemy.

Rainbow Dash

I reread it. She looks to be telling the truth.
"Well, ah might as well go ahead and check it out. At least to figure out what in the hay is going on." I said to myself as I reached Sweet Apple Acres.

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2 days later

"Rainbow? You here?" I called out as I walked the strange halls. I had discovered this place right after I arrived. It was a winding maze of identical hallways. I walked into a massive room, with strange glyphs dotting the walls. I walked up to a platform in the middle. Suddenly, the lights flickered on.

"So you were the only one to find the note? Or did the others decide not to come?" A familiar voice said behind me. I quickly turned to find Rainbow right behind me. I jumped, startled, before crushing her in a hug. She simply rolled her eyes.

"Rainbow, what happened? Why did ya'll run off?" I asked when I let go. She shrugged.

"I already explained it in the letter. Celestia used my friendship with Gilda to spy on the Griffons. Gilda almost died. I back talked to her, and she locked me up. But, while I was in prison, a voice spoke to me from the shadows, promising great gifts if I were to join them. For example, freedom from Celestia's rule. I took the offer, and now here we are. So, you want to know about the Dark Gods, eh?" She explained.

"Well, I guess. But you seem... different. Mellowed out. You alright Sugarcube?" I asked. She nodded.

"Yeah,I'm fine. We just haven't managed to find Gilda. Now then. This won't hurt a bit." She reached out with her hooves, and I felt a presence shifting into my head, filling my mind with strange knowledge and promises of great power. Some were lies, but others held some truth. After about an eternity of this, which hurt a lot, it finally ended. I sat up groggily, like I just woke up from a nap. My mind felt broken. All that I knew about Equestria was a lie. The Ruinous Powers controlled the aspects of the entire universe.

And Celestia stole from them.

Author's Notes:

Aggghhhh I don't feel content with this chapter. I want more blood. More death. Not Fucking hiding around in the dark and plotting!

If I do get a new crossover with someone, I'm going all out with my gore tactics. IM FUCKING BORED WITH ESPIONAGE AND SHIT.
(Composes myself)
Anyways, sorry for my rant. Anyways, I hope you all enjoyed (Somehow)!

What did Applejack mean? Find out in a later chapter when I decide to explain it!

(But seriously, next person to do a crossover with me, be ready. I'm going to take my time explaining in full detail all the gore during a battle. All The gore. Now then, excuse me while I go tear my victims asunder!)