Sauron while waiting for the food, didn’t even bother and used some of his abilities to scout the area. He wanted to know where Discord is, because clearly he is hiding somewhere and he doesn’t know where it is. He doesn’t like to not know something that is or can be important. With the numerus shadows at his disposal, he used some.

Seeing through shadows isn’t a nice thing, there is some sort of fog in front of your eyes that prevents you to see clearly. But it’s nearly undetectable, it is very good for stealth and other things like that. He looked around the corner’s, he entered rooms while the shadows moved under doors to look after that creature.

There was no signs of him being here, that troubled Sauron and he didn’t like that. He entered the kitchen that was crystal just like all of the rooms or most of them. He saw about fourty if not sixty cooks, they were preparing different kinds of cakes and drinks in crystal or glass cups. There were silver plates or just normal from porcelain.

Sauron looked further around while sometimes leaving his shadows alone to look if no one wanted to start a conversation or if he didn’t look like he is ill by just staring into a wall or have his head hanging. Unnecessary conversations aren’t needed now, he needs to as quick as possible go back to Arda and it would be perfect if he started tomorrow the research for it.

‘It’s pointless’ Sauron though as he dismissed the shadows.

He was now again sitting tall and seriously in the dining hall, nothing changed. Everyone was silent. Twilight was just from time to time peeking to look at him. It looked kind of…cute for him. He didn’t know why but it did. Maybe he is just growing softer and softer in this land? Maybe those “Elements” Are an weapons that make evil like him get weaker?

This can’t be, there is no such weapon to make such things, he crafted the one ring to control thousands of men and elves. But that’s a different thing, if he would have been changing then his ring would block the efforts of that weapons. And some of the rings power would be blocked, thus making him weaker when he uses the ring.

Sauron looked this time at the two lovers. They seemed to stop and now everyone was having problem to find something to speak about. For him such silence was present when he allowed others to speak. But no one even spoke because he would die. Why? Well if he allowed someone to speak, it would be about denying his will or suggesting something, thus making his orders seem to be no perfect and not flawless.

Sauron then noticed Cadence looking at her two aunts. He then also saw Twilight looking at them with a bit narrowed eyes. He naturally turned his head to the right to look at them. While doing so, the only thing he saw was the 2 ponies looking at him. When he turned completely, the princesses turned their head forward.

‘They were looking at me?’ He thought, but shrugged the other feelings off.

“So…” Started Shining, “how long are you going to live with us?” He asked.

Sauron thought about that question, he won’t surely be here more than three months if not five. He needs return to Mordor and most importantly to Arda and finish what he was doing. With the better power’s and the returned to him abilities, he will surely not only be more powerful but also more deceiving and most importantly. He will be feared more than before

But for some reason, he started to like these ponies. It was just the second day and he felled as if he was in book that had twenty-five or so chapters, and should already be in the middle of the plot. But these ponies aren’t so bad, they could be useful ,and if he couldn’t return to Mordor then he would rebuild Mordor here.

“So long until I won’t return to Arda, or at least try.”

The two sister’s grew a little sad in their expression, Shining just nodded and Cadence did the same. Flurry Heart also seemed to be a little sad to hear that, she begin to slowly grow attached to him. Twilight was happy in a way inside if her, but it bothered her to see her best friends and former teacher sad about what he said.

“And if you could come back? Would you?” Luna asked him

Sauron raised an eyebrow at this. He won’t be returning here for a long time, he won’t be even thinking to do that. He needs to conquer Gondor but first priority would be to Rebuild Mordor. Mordor is and exists because he simply lives. He doesn’t know if Mordor is destroyed ,or if Mordor is in one piece.

Then there is the matter of forging an Army, he needs also to show that he is back and claim again all of Middle-Earth as his. He needs power and he needs to have those bloody men under him. He is Sauron the Great, rightful King and Emperor of all men and World. No one will stop him I his conquest.

And if he would come back, then it would be only to conquer all of this world. But it would take too long to do that, he won’t be even eager to try and do that if he could. They seem to be somehow be more advanced in technology then Mordor. But Mordor isn’t so far away also, Equestria or in this case the Crystal Empire is a tiny bit further in this matter.

“No.” He, answered coldly.

“B-But why?” This time Celestia asked.

“I wouldn’t have a reason, and I won’t risk getting trapped again when my people and my armies, my Country needs me.” He said.

Celestia just looked down a bit but she hid the sadness well in her. Luna also was a sad to hear this. They started to like him, his way of speaking and who he is. Even when he is a threat and as Twilight said, his ring emits dark magic. He seems to be experienced and really a good King, powerful and when he needs he can be merciful but not show softness in his Heart.

Of course some things could be changed in him to make him even better, for example showing that staff and normal soldiers are valuable too. He only talk with his most trusted guards or most trusted “Lords”, as he said when she was talking with his this very day. Or that all lives cost as much as others, a noble is the same as a peasant.

“Is it that bad here?” Flurry Heart asked this time.

All heads looked at her when she asked that and then they peeked at Sauron. It wasn’t that bad for now in this land, he is here for only 34 hours and he didn’t yet see all things this world has to offer. He can’t say that it’s bad, but it’s just very childish to be in this land. Everything is colorful and everything is so peaceful it’s just pure “cringe” for him.

But looking at that child asking him such things, something in him was waking up. Why was it painful to hear the sadness in that voice? Was it his fault for that questions? And she isn’t even angry for what he has done when he arrived with him playing with her nightmare about him. That’s really troubling and it makes him sad too.

Sauron was not known to be merciful, he was once called the 'cruel' by the Elves and he liked that title. It showed his power and that he is confident in slaughtering and killing the unneeded soldiers or slaves that aren’t worthy. Tortures are also one thing, but at Angbad he was almost the definition of cruel. He surpassed all of the Tyrants Arda has seen, he had even slowly being better at some things than his Master Morgoth.

“No it's not,” He said and then added “But if you were suddenly trapped, somewhere where you have never been or in a land that you never heard about. Wouldn’t you try to run back to where you came from?” Sauron answered this with a question.

Flurry Heart now a bit ashamed and well she was blushing slightly embarrassed by not thinking that way. It’s true he wasn’t from here, and he was a king and he needed to go back. That was just one thing, but why was he even here? Was he so hated by his enemies ,that they banished him all the way here to the Crystal Empire? Maybe it was fate so that he could save her from that dragon?

“I understand.” She said finally.

And again there was silence that overtook the dining area. Sauron could start a conversation but for some reason he felled that ,Twilight is going to ask him something. She was silent, to silent since he heard the little conversation between the Princesses. And she was looking at him with her lavender eyes, the looked like big diamonds he could use for his crown.

Then Sauron actually looked at everyone’s eyes, Celestia's were the most interesting ones. That purple was so heavenly to look at. He then looked at Luna's cyan eyes. They looked also beautiful, he would say that someone stole all of the stars and put them into these. He looked this time at Cadence.

Her eyes seemed to have little white glowing hearts in her, that was weird. But also they seemed to look like gems upon gems, he didn’t notice she had them so big. Actually all of these ponies had to big eyes ,and it just looked funny when he looked at them in that way. He changed to look at Shining’s eyes, these looked so normal.

As if Shining had darkness that could overtake him, to kill everyone that even dares to touch his family. That would’ve been something, he would maybe create a special necklace, or again a ring of power. To make him his temporary Ring Wraith here in this land. He needs at least 3, one that could be an assassin wielding 2 small swords or dagger. Someone of royal blood that has some divisions under him, or in this case an Army and country to run. And someone that would command both of them, and would be the most powerful one, with the power of controlling shadows.

‘This will be one of my Priorities Sauron thought.

Sauron immediately felled Discord's magic being strengthen, he didn’t know what was happening but it seemed he is going to arrive any minute now, he also noticed 2 different Should sight him. They seemed familiar, and he thought that they would be his Wife the Yellow Butter Pegasus, and that cyan narcissistic Pegasus.

A couple of seconds later, the doors that were on the opposite side opened and from there Rainbow dash flew in the room. Behind her was Discord with Fluttershy on his back. When he saw him his eyes narrowed. If Discord was really an Animal he would hiss like a snake at him. Of course Sauron already called him an animal, but he would call him an intelligent Orc.

Twilight finally had the opportunity to talk to the Spirit of Chaos, she wanted to know what happened to this palace. And well it is said that he did all this, mostly all of this. She wants to know what happened, she needs to know what happened or else she will go crazy in this dining hall. But she has to wait from them to take their seats.

And in fact they did, of course Discord sat between Rainbow and his wife on the Chairs that was on the end of the table. Rainbow Dash didn’t like sitting next to Sauron because she didn’t trust him. Who would trust a guy that just destroyed the barrier holding the city? The crystal Heart is still being filled with love, anew and will be ready to again cast the barrier tomorrow.

Sauron didn’t know about that, and he would definitely use that information for himself. But for now he was having a staring contest with the Spirit of Chaos himself. Twilight looked at them and already knew what happened, these two didn’t have a good relationship. But she as the Princess of Friendship is going to fix this or she is going to yell at one of them.

Discord is the husband of her best friend and her child. He is a great father and a great ally to Equestria. While Sauron is an unexpected guest. He arrived from Faust knows where, and he has an artifact that illuminates dark magic. Probably something familiar to the Alicorn Amulet. She is going to Defend Discord if something happens.

Celestia and Luna noticed both of them looking nervously at Each other, Fluttershy tried to make Discord calm down, while Luna that was sitting next to Sauron put her hoof on his shoulder. Both of the “Gods” weren’t now looking at each other directly. Luna needed to think of an conversation to start with him, now that Sauron was looking at her.

“Discord is bothering you? Is he?” She asked, and she just started a conversation about something she would better not started.

She muzzle hoofed herself in her head, how could she do that?! She was about to ask if he likes the architecture of this palace, or if he knows some kinds of video games. And here she asked about Discord and if he is bothering him. She really just bucked herself and this calm for now atmosphere, Celestia also bit her lip when she Heard what her sister just asked.

“He does, I think he doesn’t realize that he is clearly destroying the order while being here.” He answered still looking at Luna.

“It can’t be that bad” Luna said in hope she will somehow fix the dispute between the teo.

“Oh it's worse than bad, he used I think the most powerful techniques and he only harmed me with a sword. While I did more injuries to him with single hits with my mace” He explained to her with a small chuckle on the end.

Luna was found of that, she understood what he meant even before he finished. And she already heard him say that a couple times. He likes to tell about his might from what she sees, and it’s really terrifying to hear about. But at the same time it’s really nice to know that right beside her, is a strong stallion with a warm heart ready to protect his friends.

‘Am I even friends with him? Is he a friend of mine?’ Luna thought.

“Is there more you would like to know?” He asked making Luna shake her head, she blushed a little because she was thinking and forgot about him.

“I uhh, well…” Luna tried to find words for her to say.

“Yes, Princess Luna?” Sauron asked.

Luna didn’t know what to say, and Celestia wasn’t helping her. She would help her in order to prevent some maybe even vulgar conversation. Also to prevent Twilight form asking questions that might anger him, besides that Luna wanted to talk more to Sauron. Because it seemed he would understand her more than anyone for some reason.

“Lord Sauron” Started Celestia taking a part in the conversation “Would you like to maybe visit Equestria someday?”

Sauron could use more space and more cities to look at, because he is going to be stuck in this country or city for some time, until he won’t go back. He needs to also maybe spread his influence upon the citizens and raise some temples for Morgoth. But first thing that he should do, would be to gain a lot more trust.

“I don’t see a problem with that, of course if Equestria is as beautiful as this land I will most definitely go there.”

Cadence Hearing this also joined the talk “You like it here? I’m so happy to hear you think of my Empire as being beautiful. I’m sure your lands is the same.” She said smiling.

“In some parts yes, in some no.” He answered trying to avoid further questions.

“What do you mean?” They all asked at the same time and giggled at that for some odd reason.

“Mordor well, it is a beautiful land in the region of Núrn with green lands perfect to grow all kinds of crops while on the mountainous and highland terrain” He said and paused for them to imagine that “That region is supplying my citizens and most importantly my armies that are needed to be conscripted at high number’s to defend from the enemy" He finished.

Everyone looked up and imagined the lands of Núrn and how it would look like. The grasslands on the mountainous terrain that can grow any kind of crops. A very beautiful land for ponies to live, and maybe even have cities there. But there was grass there needed to be rivers and waterfalls, with small lakes all around that region. To support the plants there so that they won't die.

Sauron didn’t notice and so didn’t the Princesses but Discord, Fluttershy and Rainbow together with her friend Twilight listened to what he has said. Of course all of them imagined the grasslands, and all of the people that look familiar to him working there. Fluttershy was interested in that, and she wanted to ask what kind of Animals he has three.

“W-What K-Kind of…A-An..animals yu-you have there?” She muttered out.

Sauron looked at her and she hid behind her main. He laughed in his head. This pony was still in fear, and it should be that way, because she will maybe be smart enough and run if he decides to attack or betray those ponies. He won’t do that unless it’s necessary of course. But seeing that others are also interested in that, it won’t be a bad thing to tell them what actually lives in Mordor.

“There are many kinds of Animals, from Graugs to Wargs or Drakes and Fell Beasts. Trolls and Caraggor’s. Basic animals like pigeons and maybe bears from time to time. Fish are also present in the grand lake of Núrn” He said while moving his hands around to get them all a better view about Núrn

“It would be cool if you had a map with you.” Flurry Heart said resting her head on the table.

Sauron smirked at that, he had a map with him always. He remembered Mordor but just in case if something happens. He placed his hand on the table, and from his hands an orange like light appeared. The light then spread like water on the table, and a map begin to form on the table with different kinds of names on it.

The princesses watched as the map of Mordor formed in front of them. The map was big enough to take most of the tables surface, Rainbow dash Flew in the air to get a better view of the country called Mordor. Princess Luna looked at the amp, they read all kinds of different names on it. From something called Cirith Ungol all the way to Seregost next to a volcano.

(Without the bad names)

“Wow…” Said Flurry Heart and She joined Rainbow dash to look at the lands of Mordor.

“As you see, Mordor is surrounded but mountains from all sides, it’s basically not to penetrate and no armies can get in if they won’t conquer at least 2 fortresses.” He said and then he pointed with his finger at Minas Morgul “The fortress of Minas Morgul” And then he pointed at the Black gate “And the Grand Gate of Mordor” He hid the original name of the Black Gate not to cause panic.

“And what About this side.” Twilight finally said getting Sauron’s attention, he saw her show the back of Mordor where Highlands were present cutting Mordor of from Rhûn.

“This Princess Twilight, is the border with my allies that did serve our friendship for many thousand years and preferred to die for my people instead of me waisting my Armies.” He said that with a friendly tone.

The ponies just blinked and were like “What?” Sauron seeing this explained that the men of Harad and the Easterlings are in a way his subjects that he has. They are so fanatic and loyal that they really go and die, rather than let an soldier from his ranks die. This made all of the Princesses think of the Friendship between the Crystal Empire, and Equestria that can grow to such state. Of course without one being a subject of another.

“So basically they are your vassals?” Cadence asked.

“More of an March then vassals.” He said.

Cadence nodded, and Shining interested surprisingly by the way of how Mordor works and looks like, had to ask him who leads his Armies or leaded. Of course he may answer him that he does, but he needs to have generals in some provinces. Or at least some officers and captains that defend his most important cities.

“And who leads you armies?” Shining asked.

Sauron with a disappointed look answered Shining’s question „The Witch-King of Angmar, prince Shining Armor.” Sauron took a deep breath and started to talk who the Witch king was.

He explained that he was one of the Nazgûl, he was also the leader of most Armies and held the fortress of Minas Morgul as his domain. Even when the title of the Witch King terrified them, he explained that he earned such a name by just being too good at sorcery. Of course that was a lie, Sauron only hid the true meaning of his name so that the ponies won’t panic.

Sauron continued of his explanation who he was and what role he did play. Sauron also told them of his feats, and how he ordered him to fight Gandalf the white. Of course he was riding a Fell Beast and commanded the Armies from above while fighting the most important figures in battle. The Witch-King was basically his right hand, and he didn’t hide his feats however he came across a girl.

“While at the Battle of Minas Tirith, he saw the Rohirrim King And he attacked him,” Sauron started and got more comfortable and continued his story “He attacked with the Fell Beast and killed the King's steed, he needed Fight with the King of Rohan in order to force the enemy's troops to retreat or loose moral. The king with his steed flew and landed painfully on the ground with the king under the steed now very injured” He said and looked at them ”And the Witch King in his Armor wielding a Mace in his Left hand and a Sword in the right hand. Approached the King of Rohan to end his suffering” He leaned forward with his hands the table now.

The ponies were really interested what will happen next, for now everything Sauron said was so complicated and so true looking t couldn’t be fiction. His voice was amazing to listen to, his lips were soft and spoke words as if they just created them. Flurry Heart was also very interested what will happened next, she knew that the King is going to die. Who could defeat a King that is a master in arcane and spellcasting, while flying a dragon like creature?

But hearing the word steed sounded as if he meant a horse that is a cousin of the pony kin. Of course Celestia, Luna and actually all of the ponies in the dining hall with Discord also hoping it wasn’t a pony. Discord actually wanted it to be a pony, to prove that this man is evil killing pony machine and needs to be put down.

“But before he approached the King on his fell beast and a Rohirrim soldier stood between him and the King. Others just run away leaving the King laying there.” Sauron said it with sadness in his voice “All of the riders betrayed the king by running away, only that one soldier proved to be loyal. The Witch-King warned the soldier not to intervene between him and the Kings “fight.” Sauron did the quote sign with his fingers “The Witch-King attacked the soldier with his Fellbeast, but the soldier cut the head off and the Fell Beast died, When the Witch King stood and begin to fight with the Soldier he hit the soldier with his mace and destroyed the iron shield the soldier held. When the Witch-King wanted to say some last words to the soldier for being brave and standing against one of the Nazgûl. A underling stabbed the Witch-king in the leg with a special enchanted dagger.” Sauron paused to explain what was the power of the Witch-King.

“You see before I tell you what happened, I need you to know that the Witch-King had a special ability that I granted him together with and Artifact. Some can say a curse and some will say the best gift for a soldier. The Witch-King couldn’t be killed by a male or for you an Stallion or he would be raised from the dead. “ Sauron explained this to everypony in the dining hall.

The ponies especially Shining thought of the power he gifted the Witch King. Why was he even called the Witch King? They wanted to know and maybe they will get to know. Twilight with her horn brought some papers ,and for at least ten minutes she was writing everything down. Sauron waited for Twilight to finish her work, and continued when she stopped.

“The soldier, the rider and the one brave and only fighter. Threw away his helmet to reveal very beautiful long blonde hair and a face unfamiliar to any male. It was a girl…” He said looking down, everyone already knew what will happen “The girls name was Eowyn, and she was the daughter of the King that fought on the Palenor-fields in front of Minas Tirith. She held her sword in front of the Witch King's helmet, and stabbed him. While the curse or gift was broken and the Witch-King's soul was send away even beyond my power.” He finished his tale about how the Witch King died.

There was silence, all of the ponies bared a moment of silence for the fallen King as he was defeated by the mare that fought against her father’s will on the battlefield. But Sauron didn’t stop there, he wanted to add some things to his tale. That would make the ponies be more sad and more attached to him then he to them.

“My right hand and good friend…A general and the Leader of the Nazgûl. He fought against Gondor that had about seven thousand soldiers and additional six thousands of Rohirrim rider’s with the help of my thirty-eight thousand men army. And he met the only woman on the battlefield” He said as if he himself didn’t still believe what happened

The ponies looked around, Flurry Heart had some tears in her eyes. Celestia and Luna were sad by what has happened in the land of Gondor where Sauron fought against his enemies. Where the Witch-King that had a scary name was a good leader, and a master in sorcery. A friend of their potential ally died in battle while a curse or gift, broke because of one and only mare.

“We are sorry to hear that.” Celestia said, while Cadence hold Flurry in a deep motherly hug.

“Things like that happen…And I cannot change that.” He finally said.

The doors from the Kitchen finally opened and the cooker’s with different kinds of maids held wonderful plates of food with them while standing on 2 hooves. How were they doing that? It's impossible for them to do so. Sauron looked as all kinds of cakes and desserts in beautiful porcelain or crystal bowls were served.

He made the map disaster quickly as if the map wasn’t there. He will tell them about Mordor once again but not now, he needs to look sad and as if the story hurt him for him to get closer to the ponies. At least they have emotions for him, and they actually believe the Witch King was his friend? He wasn’t, he was just a soldier that was deceived by him and Celebrinbor by the side.

But then again thinking like this, maybe when the Witch-King became a servant of his, he could’ve become his friend. He wasn’t friends with his master. He was a well trusted soldier and a lieutenant in command, that fought with his armies in the name of Morgoth. The time she had balrogs under command, the good old times…

The maids served all kinds of food, mostly salads with some hay in them, he could not eat that. But for example some grapes and apples of course. He saw no met sadly, he could get a bite. But there were sweats and different drinks that had different colors, and seemed to be buzzing with bubbles. He saw Flurry Heart starring at the black drink that as brown on the edges.

“Flurry, we talked about this, you can’t drink sodas until you won’t get an A from the math test you have in three days” Cadence said with strong Authority.

“B-But mom!”

“No but’s sweaty, I know what is the best for you. When you turn eighteen you will do what you want. But for now, listen to mommy,”
She said looking at Shining “Right dear.”

Shining was focused on the different kinds of hay the cooks got them “Yes ,Yes listen to mommy sweety” he answered

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Remeber to give a like and remeber to point out any grammar error, the chapter was edited by:
Raislin Phantom

And remeber to point out anything I got wrong when it comes to Nurn,. The witch-King scene and all I took from the film, animals and such I will take from the games and films(even if thye aren't real in LOTR)