After Princess Luna has finished up her work with tonight’s starry, nightly sky, she is now joining up with her dear sister, Princess Celestia, for a special tea party that was set up by a special guest.  To Luna’s great surprise, their host is none other than Discord, their ex-adversary from over 1,000 years ago.

While Celestia has been warming up to Discord’s change in heart, her sister was pretty suspicious to the trickster’s sudden, goodhearted nature.  However, overtime Luna’s worries have been put to rest as Discord has proven himself to be a very cooperative friend despite maintaining his trickster persona.  Needless to say, the tea party Discord is hosting is rather lovely in its own unique way.  In one of the castle’s chambers, the tea party is relatively normal.  Except with the use of trickster’s chaotic magic, the utensils and chinaware come to life as they eagerly serve their satisfied guests.

“I must say, Discord.  This is very generous of you to set all of this up for us.” Celestia compliments as an animated teapot poured her another cup of tea before she takes a courteous sip.

“‘Twas my pleasure, Princess Celestia.” Discord responds mannerly before casually dipping his saucer into his teacup like it was a cookie and then taking a bite out of it.

“I agree.” Luna chimes in while a lively creamer cup finishes pouring a generous amount of half-and-half into her cup.  “We should do more of these themed parties more often.  Anyway, would you mind passing me the sugar, Discord?”

“Certainly, my princess of the night!  What would it be?  One lump or two?” he asks with a mischievous grin.

Luna gives a deadpan expression with a raised eyebrow before saying to Discord, “There better not be a mallet behind your back.”

“Why Luna!  I’m hurt!” Discord exaggerates.  “How could you think of me like that?”  Celestia only smirks slightly as she sees Discord’s tail grasping a mallet behind his back.  With a flick of his tail, he tosses the mallet away before it disappears into a small flash of light.

'Hmm… perhaps I should rethink on my material next time.' Discord thinks to himself.

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"What yer think the Princesse want to see us about?"

The group had arrived at Canterlot and were making their way towards the castle with everypony bowing at the sight of Cadence.

"Must be something serious." Rarity spoke.

"Indeed. It must be serious if my aunt want's us all there." Cadence stated.

"Zelgius what do you think?" Shining asked as he glanced over towards the knight who had silent the whole trip here.

"Zelgius?"

The said Knight was walking but didn't hear anything around him from being deep in thought. 'Why do I have this feeling.....like something going to happen.'

'Because it will.'

Zelgius looked around startling the ponies as they saw him glancing everywhere.

'Where are you? What are you talking about?'

'Hahaha. You will see.'

"Zelgius?" A voice spoke causing to him to glance towards the group who were giving him looks of worry.

"I'm fine." Before anypony could speak he walked past them in a hurry towards the castle.

The group exchanged looks of worry with one and another. They quickly trotted after the knight who reached the doors where the guards bowed at Cadence then opened it. The group quickly made their way to the throne room but stopped outside as a yell ranged out.

"I WILL BUCKING MURDER YOU!" Luna shouted as she shot magic at Discord who was literally running around the room while Celestia sat in a chair calmly sipping a tree. The group stared at Luna trying not to laugh. On the right side of her face was a drawing of Discord holding a flag that said I was here hahaha.

"It was just a joke ahhhh!" Discord was cut off as he was shot causing him to fall to the ground where Luna proceeded to fire bolt after bolt at him. The group jaws dropped as they literally watch Luna murder Discord in front of them. Finally, she stopped letting out deep breaths.

"Hey, Moonbutt!" Everypony (except Celestia) looked to see Discord on the wall staring at them. "You missed. Woopwoopwoopwoop!" Discord ran towards the ceiling where he disappeared while Luna just let out a huff.

"Now we can..."

"I'm back!" Discord interrupted appearing behind them causing everypony to jump besides Zelgius and Celestia.

"Will you stop that!" Dash shouted as she glared at the trickster who completely ignored her as he floated around Zelgius inspecting him.

"So this is 'The Black Knight' I've heard of." Discord spoke while emphasizing the black knight.

Zelgius simply stared at him from beneath his helmet.

"Put it there!" Discord held out a paw while Zelgius simply stared at him causing him to frown as he lowered his paw.

"You're not very fun."

"DISCORD!" The whole room shook causing everypony to look at Celestia who had a serious expression on her face.

Discord appeared behind her with his face turning serious as well.

"Now that the fun is over.....I can tell you all why I called you here."

Everypony stared at her not saying anything, even Pinkie was silent.

Luna looked out one of the throne room windows. While the window was large it was dwarfed by the jewel-encrusted walls of the throne room. She stayed silent for sometime. Twilight couldn't help getting a little timid from the silence. Without turning to look at Twilight Luna spoke.

"My sister and I have many scouts throughout the land. They report to us on various things: economic information, politics, and occasionally the actions of brave ponies like you and your friends. However, we sent some scouts to a cave of where we sensed......something but no pony has returned. We think it might be the changeling hive."

Twilight thought of her friends. She thought of Ponyville. Then she thought of a horde of changelings destroying them both.

"Princess Luna why not just send me and the other elements? We defeated her twice now we can easily do it again!"

Before Luna had a chance to reply Celestia interrupted.

"I'm afraid not my dear Twilight."

Everypony stared at Discord who for once wasn't joking. What really shocked the ponies were his face expression. The normal funny trickster wore a face of all seriousness.

Zelgius went to speak but grabbed his helmet as a searing migraine tore through his head.

"Zelgius? Are you alright?"

He didn't hear them.

'They can not stop the storm that is to come.'

Zelgius collapsed to his knees causing the ponies to freak out. "Zelgius!"

'Today there will tribute. IN BLOOD!'

Zelgius slowly stood up with the ponies helping him.

"Sir Zelgius are thou alright?"

Instead of answering her question he walked over towards the balcony causing the ponies to shout his name from behind. He stared outside that seemed normal, with no pony dying.....or screaming in fear.

"Zelgius?"

The Knight turned towards the group with them having worried looks. He opend his mouth to speak when he heard it. He glanced towards where the sound was coming from, which was the only way to reach Canterlot on foot.

"Ok serious! What's your problem!?" Rainbow yelled as she flew over to him while he completely ignore turning his attention towards Celestia.

He spoke with a emotionless voice causing the ponies eyes to widen in fear fro his tone. "Prepare the Royal Guard. Get the citizens to safety."

"Why do you say that?"

"Do it now!" Zelgius shouted making everypony jump back.

"What is the matter with you!?" Twilight shouted.

That was when the ponies heard the sounds as well. Zelgius looked towards where the sound was coming from as did eveypony.

"War has come."

The ponies eye's widened as they watch the strange horde approach chanting a dark language. Zelgius narrowed his eyes even as the strange voice spoke in his head.

'EQUESTRIA IS MINE!'

Zelgius didn't say anything back as he watched this army approach.

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