For Sauron it was one of the most incredible sights in his life, the white city of Minas-Tirith maybe was bigger and more populated and better located, but wasn’t made out of crystal that were worth any price and were moreworth than gold. He could sense that this wasn’t the only thing that should earn his attention; in the city he could sense some strong magically skilled citizens that can be useful in his future plans.

The city was surrounded by a barrier that –as Sauron assumed-was protecting the city from threats and probably magical infiltration spells. The city was a perfect circle and for his luck he was just not so far away from one of the main roads to the city. What surprised him was that the city didn’t have walls? If the barrier would fall the city would be exposed, to hordes of enemies.

If the barrier was meant only for defense then the rulers or had a very bad knowledge about defense or they were just stupid to think this barrier is enough to keep out most of the evil… including him. The barrier was pink or maybe very light-red color and indeed an artefact was generating the barrier.

Sauron was standing not so far away from the entrance of the forest; he was enjoying the look of the city, while Flurry Heart had about one hundred and twenty-three bad scenarios in her head, and about two or four good ones. She could imagine the guards and citizens shouting “MONSTER!” and some would also see her and cry out to the sun, “HE KIDNAPPED THE PRINCESS!” and continued even after Sauron tuned them out, not that they could tell of course.

When he will enter the city there is no doubt the city’s garrison is going to get involved. But the scary part was that he just slammed a maticore into the earth and what’s worse, when the guards will try to lasso him they won’t probably even make him stop for a second. And the only time he is going to stop, will be when he will have to look where to go.

“S-Sauron… can we already go? This waiting makes me nervous.” She said but then she just realized this was the worst idea ever.

‘Why did I even said that?!’ Flurry Heart screamed in her head.

Sauron had disappointed eyes, but no one could tell this because of his helmet hiding his face with a dark shadow. He wanted to look at the city just a little longer so that his greed would be stronger. But he isn’t going to get back if he will the whole time stare at the capital of the Crystal Empire.

So he begin to head towards the city and with slow steps so that no one would hear his stomping and think there is a Balrog or something on the loose. The barrier was strong but something as if the ring itself was talking to him, and convincing him that the barrier can be destroyed by him. Maybe not with his bare hands but with his mace or some spells.

The grasslands were plain, even if this whole area was between the mountains and he could see some farm lands in the distance not so far away from the city, the worst case scenario would be when he will meet some peasant’s and he will have to use force or some of his magic to make them go away. He also considered to again find some wood, or any other material and again, make some clothes for himself.

Flurry Heart on Sauron’s head wanted to sleep but sadly it wasn’t the time when Celestia will get her sun down and Luna her moon up, all the stress today because of the dragon, meeting someone new that said he is a king and finally getting almost even more injured because of stupidity, but the right stupidity? Well she tried to do good so it’s ok?

‘I hope at least I won’t get any boring lectures from dad’ Flurry Heart thought and she slowly was ascending into the world of dreams.

Sauron felled as her magic got slower and slower; he could compare it ow to a slug or something even slower. He had to wake her up when the times comes or she will wake herself up, he was surprised actually how she is even trying to sleep when his stomping could be heard at least fifty meters in every direction.

‘This fluff has some good sleeping methods, if she can stand all this sound’ He thought while FlurryHeart was starting to snore, Sauron of course followed with another thought ‘The orcs snore louder… but this is just torture made out of sugar’ he thought to himself.

Flurry Heart was always looking adorable when she was sleeping and snoring making cute like noises. Of course Sauron was too cold and dark and something like this couldn’t touch him, but he enjoyed it a little even though he would normally send someone to execution if it were in something like that in Mordor.

While Flurry Heart was sleeping Sauron was now approaching the first field that had some crops probably wheat, carrots, melons and cherry trees. And he thought that the humans were insane by putting together different vegetables or fruits and other together mixed in one field or something, this was beyond ridiculous for him.

He saw the basic tools made to harvest this entire field, he saw some, knifes and scythes lying around with some sickles. How can they even hold these things when they don’t have hands like him? How did they even manage to build all this and craft weapons and armor? This question had to be answered, he learned to many times that you should not underestimate your enemy. However the ponies or Unicorns were not his enemies… at least for now.

The field had no house or storage around to store all the tools; didn’t the creatures fear that someone might steal all of it? Or is this land ruled with such an iron fist that thieves don’t exist because of the punishments. If yes, then he will have to learn a little from these Alicorns or ponies… whatever.

But it was even better, he could see clearly if no one is sleeping under a tree or something and won’t panic and run to the city. This would just get him more problems but a quicker contact means quicker way to deceive these creatures and get back home, and just maybe make this land his colony of some sort.

He wanted this country in his grasp and if he has to then he will rebuild his Mordor here and then invade the Middle-Earth from here. Of course the first thing would be to have all the rulers of this continent or very big island, to be binded to his will. And what is better than some gifts? Nothing.

‘How did no one noticed me yet?’ Sauron thought as he continued to near the city.

If everything will go like this he will be in front of the barrier defending the city in 7 maybe 6 minutes and if the barrier won’t let him in then he will have to use force. The best art of the city was the big building in the center of the circle. It was the Crystal palace and it reminded him a little of Barad-dûr. But of course his fortress was way bigger and wasn’t a city only a ‘castle’

Flurry Heart didn’t even bother to wake up only for a minute, and she was sleeping the whole time while he was adventuring and passing by all the four fields that all they had was some wheat and vegetables mixed with fruits together. How did this even work? That was one unorthodox way to have food together.

He didn’t see any livestock this could mean that the ponies were one hundred percent vegetarian and didn’t eat meat, compared to the orcs that could only eat meat that was produced in the slaughterhouses. How could they even eat such an raw food sometimes even rotten, he did understands that they were tortured and turned from men by his master but still. He would rather starve then eat such a thing.

Thanks to his Maiar nature he didn’t need food or any need like the mortals had, be it drinking or taking medicine to fight of diseases. He was immune to it and he was happy that he only dated for pleasure. However he didn’t eat for a long time and he didn’t feel the flavor of flesh or fruits for about two hundred maybe even four hundred years since the often diplomatic arrivals of the Easterling or Harad ambassadors.

However Sauron could feel that some other alive creatures were near him, he looked to the direction the most of them were and the citizens-he assumed- were moving in a single line. This could mean that there is one of the main paths to the city or that there is just a garrison of soldiers marching out to probably look for the princess he is carrying. For his own good, he was behind a small hill and somehow his helmet wasn’t big enough to be seen past the hill.

He approached the hill and he could now hear the hooves of the ponies hitting the ground and some talking between them, about cakes and some about a birthday party. This was strange they were all filled with joy and none of them sounded depressed or sad in any way. Was this land so peaceful and colorful as an imaginary one pulled out of a children’s book? No this can’t be there has to be an event that makes them happy.

He could risk looking but it would be better if he just appeared in the city rather than on a main path, who knows the may have some defensive runes or spells on them that could harm him. And he didn’t need a fight and if the locals would start one, then-he feared- he has to use force that could be lethal for the locals.

Flurry heart on his head was slowly waking up, and Sauron did hear her yawn and immediately he used some of the magic to block the sound reaching the years of the ponies on the main path. Flurry Heart was blinking rapidly and had to stretch her wings and legs after the sleep, but she forgot she had one wing broken so she only did stretch her legs with some minor bone cracking sounds.

While looking around Sauron was waiting for her to be ready and thank Morgoth (or Melkor) that she just has leaved her sleep or otherwise he would have to wake her up, and by his experience by looking with his eye while in Mordor he saw how it went when someone has wake up a girl, very badly indeed.

He didn’t need more problems with this heir or maybe not even heir to the throne, but some kind of underdog like family member. In such case he would rather left her to the dragon and maybe possess the dragon by using the ring. It would be easier because the dragons were breeded by Morgoth so when the dragon would find out who he is, Sauron wouldn’t have had much problems with controlling the dragon.

Maybe he would make the dragon stronger and bigger and with his help find other dragons and breed them to make a small battalion of them; it would be a great achievement if he would do this. Having his own squad of winged dragons would be enough for him to at least found a new domain or kingdom in this land or conquer some existing countries and smaller city states, counties to make a dominion for him while here.

‘Hawing your own Ancalagon…’ He thought to himself and imagined what he could do while possessing such a creature. Of course it was impossible for him to do this in Middle-Earth but here and now with his new or maybe returned and stronger powers, he could try to at least do such a thing.

‘It would be probably destined to fail, but at least having a more powerful dragon would be nice’ He thought while debating if his alternate plan would work.

Flurry Heart was now standing and looking in front of her and was surprised that her little sleep was strong enough and long enough to wake her up when she will be probably just two maybe three minutes away from the houses and the actual city that is her home. She could hear the ponies behind the hill talking about that her dad was about to lose his guts, when he found out she went missing from her teacher that was supposed to take care of her.

“Oh noo… I will be grounded for a month” she said with a sad expression on her face, but then something hit her

‘If I will yell for the guards to come maybe they won’t attack him…or they will panic when they will see him ’She thought while also debating if she should let Sauron do the first impression or if she should do something.

And now they both were having a train of thoughts and ideas arriving and departing in their minds, and only some were accepted, as a possible plan and other were dismissed, like some soldiers or militia while in their boss office. They both had something in common, they liked to think a lot and plan a lot also imagination was their friend. Especially for Sauron when he ordered to build or craft things.

Indeed the garrison was send to look after princess Flurry Heartwhen the royal family find out she went missing, the prince Shining Armor had exploded in such anger that the guards couldn’tstand still and they begin to sweat and shake as if they were standing in the sun or facing a giant monster. Some would even say on the sun, the smells was so intense that some castle personnel started to wear masks because of the odor that they unleashed.

Two squads with thirty ponies were sent into the forest near the training ground where the cadets and Princess Flurry Heart learned how to fight, and defend themselves . For their luck or in this case doom they also got for help the “fastest flyer” in Equestria, that just couldn’t stop talking that if she will met the guy or anyone at all that hurt her little flying student and her daughters best friend. She will use as a punching bag for the rest of his life! If even anyone did hurt her.

“I will kick them right in the face!” Rainbow Dash yelled while doing some air maneuvers above the unicorns and land ponies that were assigned to find the Princess.

The guards wanted her to stop, not only did she hurt their morale by saying that the young daughter of their beloved ruler was hurt, but also that they as citizens and loyal subjects have failed their country. The all wanted to shout to her and command or even please that she will shut up, as if they couldn’t receive the wife of lord of Chaos for this mission. She would at least as a great animal diplomat and carrying person maybe she would plead the threats in the forest to leave their princess if she did really get hurt.

‘And praise the Crystal Heart filled with all love that she can be safe’ Prayed one of the captains of the squads.

When they were passingby the hill where Sauron was hiding, Rainbow Dash finished her flying self-lesson and exercise before the incoming battle that she wanted to fight with whoever was responsible for the disappearance of the Princess. As if she just couldn’t get lost or something in the forest while looking for a flag in a race with other pegasi, that were in one team against the Alicorn. And by pure luck she got with a fight with a dragon, and then a mysterious creature jumped and saved her using darkness and shadow at his bidding. It was to unrealistic, but novels about giants that can destroy mountains written in Daring Doo’s book were real.

‘Guards and someone that is addicted to herself’ Sauron thought by judging by the Sound he heard and the voice of definitely girl that was addicted to how “Awesome” she is.

Flurry Heart was also listening and she recognized the voice and to who it belonged to, this was the voice of her flying instructor Rainbow Dash the fastest flyer in Equestria. Well not anymore because she was quicker but it was because her nature but compared to other pegasi she indeed was the fastest one.

It was boring just waiting for the perfect opportunity to finally show themselves, she could understand Sauron not wanting to yet appear, but still he wanted to get help and quickly go back home and from the conversation they got earlier she tell that he doesn’t wasn’t to get attached or have anything to do with her country

It was sad a little she even started to trust him, and she had to admit he was a handsome one or maybe it was just her child like mind that said to her that he is handsome, and in reality he is ugly? She will know for sure when maybe aunt twilight meets him, he likes to think and plan a lot and she does to. And when they have enough both of them rampage a little and overpower their foe. So maybe aunt twilight will tell her?

‘Now’ Sauron said to himself in his mind and started to move.

The reason for that was that he didn’t hear or feel any living creature in a good amount of are and this meant that there were no ponies or guards now walking and this was enough for him to avoid a contact. At least yet because even if he won’t meet anyone now, he will be fighting the guards and citizens when he finally enters the city.

Flurry Heart noticed Sauron started moving and with a sigh of relief she was now hoping that nothing wrong will happen, and that when someone informs Rainbow Dash and the guards that a giant has her, she won’t attack him when she will see him and will be willing to hear out the story.

However this is a very unrealistic scenario, Rainbow Dash will probably try to tackle him. Then the guards will throw spears and quickly switch to swords, the unicorn will fire their strongest spells. After that others will get involved and her screams saying that he is “Good” will be unheard, because of the carnage and chaos around.

They will probably call for reinforcements and more elites will be involved, they will send militia, police, recruits and others to fight. In the worst scenario they are going to use the elements on him after time when they will see that nothing harms him. Or at least they will call for Discord and tell him to teleport him away or trap in a giant bubble, that he can’t destroy.

“Sauron…” She said and Sauron did slow down a little and she knew she got his attention and continued “…Please don’t harm any guards in self-defense”she pleaded and Sauron again was moving slightly faster.

‘Maybe’

Sauron now was literally a few steps from the barrier and he could feel that it was strong and powerful. He didn’t see even one pony or any other creature-that could live here-on the streets or even on the main path. The only thing he saw was the crystal houses that indeed were beautiful and very noble looking. If a human was here, then his greed and urge to have all the power there is would prove victorious.

Sauron looked at the barrier and Flurry was waiting until he proceeds. He didn’t know but Flurry could easily get through the barrier, however it will only let those who are good or are citizens of the Crystal Empire. He of course didn’t know that and he tried to go forward but the barrier wouldn’t let him in. Flurry Heart was feeling even more nervous, it can’t be he is evil when he saved her?

‘N-No, he isn’t a citizen or a pony. Of the Crystal Empire that’s why’ Flurry Heart thought when she saw that Sauron won’t be let in the city

Sauron wondered since he discovered a barrier like this is somewhere, if he could harm or destroy it. And he had the perfect opportunity to test it. He got closer to the barrier and first with one of his hands, he tried to push as hard as he can. Flurry of course looked closely on what he tried to do and didn’t believe it. He wanted to force himself through the barrier.

The barrier didn’t give up, so Sauron now pushed with both of his hands with all his strength. The barrier begin to bend slightly but still even with all his might with his bare hands he still couldn’t harm or destroy the barrier. So now Sauron used more drastic force to try and harm the only defense of the city.

He slammed the barrier with his fist with all his might and power he got, the barrier had a little crack on it, and a wave of energy was send back and there was no doubt ,that the soldiers begin to gallop toward their direction. However the shield repaired itself rather quickly, and Sauron now did the same but with his both hands slammed the barrier with all his power and might. And an even more powerful wave was sending down the shield in a purple like color.

The barrier had now a big crack on it and it wasn’t repairing itself. Flurry was in ave how strong Sauron is to even harm it. Since three years the barrier was reinforced by some strange old magic that the lord of Chaos ensured will strengthen the Crystal Heart, and indeed it did. From what she remembers the barrier had now the strength of two or maybe even three times the strength before its upgrade.

Sauron still had a still one last thing that could prove that the barrier can be destroyed by his own physical strength, he had his mace. Sauron didn’t wait for someone to show up he just summoned his mace to his hand and Flurry Heart did indeed notice it and had winded and shocked eyes, that she didn’t notice his mace before.

Sauron wanted to give this attack all the skill he has, so he turned the back and started going in the direction from where he came from. Of course Flurry Heart didn’t understand what he was doing but then suddenly it hit her. He wanted to attack the barrier while in air. It was too much for flurry heart to understand so she just hugged his spike on his helmet and hoped she won’t fell off.

When Sauron was in the position he could see that there were indeed already some guards running towards them and they all were stopping when they saw him, and his scary armor that he wearied. He also saw a strange looking taller than anyone Alicorn with a crown like the princess he carried. Beside her was a white unicorn with a blue mane and he had a… beard? Strange, but Sauron didn’t care if they were or she only was her parent. Now all he needed to do was run, jump, strike just like in the good old days in the war of anger.

And with that he begin, first he was just going forward then he was quicker and quicker. When he was finally running as fast as he can a couple meters before the barrier, he jumped into the air and with both his hands placed on his mace he slammed the barrier with all his strength and might. His ring was glowing and the impact not only did knock Sauron back 20 or 30 meters away. It did destroy the barrier as if it was a giant ball of glass and the remaining pieces of the barrier now falling on the soldiers were disallowing in nice pink sparkles.

The soldiers, Citizens and other members of loyalty looked at it with shocked eyes. Even discord was by them with Fluttershy on her back and a strange little foal with two strange horns and a right tooth bigger than the others was with them. There was no doubt that before them was a very strange and powerful creature.

And now the path to the city… was open

Yes I know Sauron isn't the violence and warrior like guy but I just wanted you to show what the ponies will have to deal with OK?

Thanks to Raistlin phantom for editing this chapter