While Wulfric was investigating the raid on the settlement, the rest of his family paid a visit to Applejacks and Rainbow's hometown of Ponyville to see how it had been progressing over the past ten years.

The town had expanded with it's new neighbors from the dragons, changelings and viking nations. A small harbor had been built along the river to receive crates of pelts and exotic spices from the other kingdoms and a town guard had been established thanks to the efforts of the mayor and princess Twilight who had opened up a school to teach friendship to all creatures despite protests from other high ranking officials.

"Whoa..." Apple Jewel said in awe as she looked at the busy streets of the town with merchants from all over calling out to customers as they advertised their wares.

"Pretty lady buy a pot! No finer pots in brass or silver!"

"Sugared dates! Sugared dates and figs! Sugared dates and pistachios~!"

"Would the lady like a necklace? A pretty necklace for a pretty lady~."

"FRESH FISH!!" Bellowed a gryphon fish monger who held up a large mackerel to Beorns snout.

"WE CATCH EM YOU BUY EM!!"

"Um...I'll pass." The young buck said politely while holding his nose as his family made their way through the streets.

"Geeze. The town's gotten bigger last time we were here." Said Rainbow Dash who was flying above the group to get a better view.

"No kidding. I can't believe so much has changed since we've been gone." Applejack replied before spotting a very familiar face at the fruit stand.

"SUGAR BELLE!!"

"Applejack? Applejack!!"

Sugar Belle who was now a member of the Apple Family had not seen her sisters in law for quite some time and was more than happy to see them especially with their children.

"Beorn! Apple Jewel!" She squealed as she hugged them both tightly.

Sugar Belle had not seen the children since they were born years ago and could not believe how much they had grown. Apple Jewel was a spitting image of her mother save for the blue eyes she inherited from her father and of course Beorn had become a strong young buck that Rainbow Dash was proud to have as a son.

"Candy! Your cousins are here!" Sugar called out to a filly with a purple coat and red hair. It was her daughter Candy Apple.

Candy was born shortly after the end of the war in the home of the Apple Family and when she was placed in Sugar Belles arms, the mare wept with joy knowing that she would no longer have fear of her child being ripped from her arms like so many mothers during the reign of Dain Stonehoof.

Her daughter had a purple mane like her with a strand of red and green eyes showing her fathers side. She was born a unicorn and had a love for both farming and baking and even got a job at the famous Sugarcube Corner which had now become the most popular tavern in Ponyville and was also under the management of Pinkie Pie who had become Equestria's top baker.

"Eee! Jewel!"

"Candy!!"

To say that Candy was overjoyed to see her cousins would be an understatement as the two fillies squeezed each other tight before Beorn received a massive bear hug from another one of his relatives.

"Ohh! Beorn you're as cute as EVER!! MMM!!!"

"Hi Aunt Applebloom."

Applebloom had grown up into a fine young mare and had even become a famous dancer with her new coltfriend, Tender Taps but despite having the super star life she always found time to come home and help around the farm

The family had spent the entire day chatting and doing chores around the orchard before settling down on a hilltop for a picnic. Applejack and Sugarbelle helped prepare the food with their daughters while Beorn and his uncle prepared the picnic site and even set up a small tent for shade from the sun.

"It's so good to be home." Applejack sighed as she felt the breeze blowing through the orchard while looking at the children play around the apple trees. It reminded her of the peaceful days before the way, when Applebloom was little and she could not be happier especially now that she had her own family to love and care for.

"Alright children, it's time for dinner!" Sugar Belle called out to the children as the sun began to set on the horizon.

The family sat down to a dinner of freshly roasted veggies and fish along with an apple pie baked by Sugar Belle and Applejack and after a hearty meal, the children were taken to their bedrooms and tucked in for the night but not before hearing a bedtime story from their mothers.

"Now. What story should we read to you little ones?" Applejack inquired while looking through the books when Candy made a request.

"I wanna hear the story about Uncle Wulfric and the other heroes."

"Me too!" Beorn said in excitement since he loved hearing stories of his fathers heroism.

"Alright. Settle down tiger." Said Rainbow Dash while ruffling his mane and tucking him back in.

"Now where to start?"

Long ago, Equestria was ruled by a tyrant king.

His name was Dainn Stonehoof and his cruelty knew no bounds. He enslaved those who would not follow his rule and kill any who dared to stand against him and for a time his reign seemed to go unchallenged.

Then came the Warborn. A clan of warriors who had been abandoned or exiled by their former clans and the one leading this band of renegades was the mighty Wulfric.

When the Warborn had heard of the evil Stonehoof had inflicted upon Equestria they rallied their forces and marched towards the tyrant kings throne while making new allies along the way. Among these comrades was Prince Shining Armor of The Crystal Empire, Crafty Dodger; The Champion of the Changelings and the legendary Elements of Harmony.

Together, the heroes brought down Stonehoofs armies and liberated the land until finally coming face to face with the vile king himself.

In the halls of Canterlot Castle, Wulfric and Dainn fought in an epic duel to decide the fate of Equestria. In that fight, the young chieftain of the Warborn fought with the fury of ten warriors and with a mighty swing of his sword he struck down the evil king but Wulfric would not grant him the warriors death he desired for he was far beyond worthy to receive it.

After his defeat, Stonehoof was dragged to the steps of the castle where Dainn was forced to his knees before having his head cleaved off by Wulfrics sword which he would later come to name "King Slayer".

In the short time that followed Dains death, the people were freed from their enslavement and the Elements of Harmony were restored along with the rule of Princess Celestia who would crown the young chieftain King in The North and soon after the two kingdoms were united and brought about an age of peace and prosperity for the people.

As Applejack finished the story, she smiled at the children sound asleep in their beds and proceeded to give each of them a good night kiss.

"I like that story..." Beorn whispered in his sleep as the mares left the room quietly.

Meanwhile

On the borders of The Crystal Empire, Wulfric and a band of his best warriors had arrived at the settlement that had been raided and what they found was shocking. Scores of arrows seemed to cover the entire village and there was blood covering almost every inch of the snow but what was most disturbing was that all the buildings were instantly frozen.

"What in Odins name did this?" Asked one of the warriors as he reached for one of the arrows but the second he touched it, his hand instantly became cold and had almost frozen off.

"Magic arrows. Don't touch em." Said Wulfric as he drew his claymore and began searching the buildings for any survivors but all he found were walls decorated with blood yet something seemed off.

"Where are the bodies?"

End.