The Dragons of Metal, Sun, and Thunder
Chapter 68: Learning about the Souls of Creation and The Power of all Alicorns: Twilight's True Role part 2
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"So are you coming?" Gemclone asked.
"Tirek." Gemclone said his cheeks moving in a way that gives a smile.
"Feels like yesterday we were trying to save this whole place." Spike said looking around as we got off the train.
"Hey Twilight, you okay?" Justice asked.
"I've just been feeling a little unsure about things lately. It doesn't seem that my new role as a princess equates to all that much." Twilight said saddened.
"That hooded guy is called Gemclone. He's talking to Tirek. A power hungry bull head who wants to take over Terra. Luckily he was stopped by Celestia, Daybreaker, Luna, and Nightmare Moon. With the Elements of Harmony." Eris said showing Keshaun a picture of a hooded figure talking to a centaur and giving a puppet show detailing the events of the centaur's defeat.
"An old enemy has come out from Tartarus. And he has gotten some help from Azi Dahaka." Celestia said.
"The name of our enemy is Tirek." Daybreak said as it fades to black.

(Intro sequence)
Pov: Keshaun
"Tirek. Wait why do I feel like I heard that name before?" Michael asked trying to remember.
"I feel the same way too. Tirek, Tirek." Keith said trying to remember drinking some coffee.
"Dad, Keith maybe let the girls tell the story before you say you think you known about a guy you don't know." I said.
"Thank you Keshaun as I was about to say." Daybreak said as Luna teleports a book in front of us.
"Tirek and his brother Scorpan came here from a distant land, intent on stealing magic. But Scorpan soon came to appreciate the ways of Equestria, even befriending a young unicorn wizard." Daybreak said as the book opens and shows us the story of Tirek.
In the book Tirek is shown as a Red and Black Centaur Minotaur hybrid. He looks to be twenty feet tall. Has white hair and a white goatee. He also has black horns that make him look taller. And Scorpan is an anthro bat lion hybrid, he seems to be shorter than Tirek at seven feet tall.
"Scorpan urged his brother to abandon their plans. When Tirek refused, Scorpan alerted us to Tirek's intentions." Nightmare Moon said as the book shows us more. Showing Scorpan talking to Celestia, Daybreak, Luna, and Nightmare Moon.
"Scorpan returned to his own land, and Tirek was sent to Tartarus for his crimes. But it appears he has found a way to escape." Celestia said as the book closed with a thud.
"When did he escape?" Keshia asked.
"We believe it happened when Cerberus left his post at the gates." Chrysalis said.
"Wait that was a few months ago. Why now is he gone from Tartarus?" Marcus asked.
"His time in Tartarus left him very weak. He has just now gained enough strength to use his dark powers." Celestia said.
"And the fact he's with Azi Dahaka's goons. He's gonna have some power boost and weapons made by him." I said remembering the wedding with Chrysalis.
"And I know the one who is going to defeat him." Nightmare Moon said.
"Hell yeah Caleb, Keshaun and I can kick his ass in a heartbeat. Then make him talk." Justice said smirking.
"Justice, that wasn't who she meant." I said with a deadpanned look.
"Yes I meant Eris." Nightmare Moon said shocking Justice.
"Wait why her?" Gilda asked as Zephyr growls a little.
"She knows Tirek. And she can sense magical imbalances so she can keep an eye on him." Cadence said.
"So she's our spy for Tirek. She helps him, and at the same time tricks him for information." Keshia said thinking out loud about the plan.
"So what do we do in the meantime?" Rainbow and Ash asked.
"I actually want to check something with the Tree of Harmony with Justice and Caleb. I meet you there." I said as I grabbed their shoulders and instant transmission to the Tree.
(Intermission brought by a chibi Keshaun Caleb and Justice looking at the Tree of Harmony)
"So why did you bring us?" Justice asked as we were in the cavern of the Tree of Harmony.
"I thought the three of us could talk with Lauren. That's why I brought you two." I said walking towards the tree.
"Okay but what about the rest of the meeting with the princesses? What if they had a back up plan if things go south?" Justice asked as I put my right hand on the tree. The elements of Laughter and Kindness glow red.
"Ok that's new. Caleb, Justice do the same." I said as Caleb and Justice do the same thing. The elements of Honesty, Generousity and Loyalty glow orange and cream as the Element of Magic glows grey.
"Your right about this being new. I wonder when Lauren is gonna talk to-" Justice said as we fall asleep.
I woke up to see a field of red flowers. Just like last time. I begin to look around as I see Justice and Caleb right next to me.
"So this is where Lauren is. I excepted space in my opinion." Justice said getting up.
"Are these roses?" Caleb asked as he picks up one of the flowers. They are in fact roses.
"It's nice to see you again Keshaun. I see that you brought your friends with you like I asked." Lauren said walking towards us.
"Hey Lauren. How are you? Anyway what did you want to talk with us about that whole when I bring Justice and Caleb thing?" I asked.
"What is a God in your eyes?" Lauren asked a serious come from her voice.
We began to think about our answer.
"I think a God is someone who helps those who need it." I said smiling.
"A God is someone that creates our fates as we follow them." Caleb said.
"A God is just a title for arrogant people. People that make things worse instead of better." Justice said as Lauren smirks.
"What's got you in a smirking mood?" Justice asked.
"Because Justice is right." Lauren said as Caleb and I looked shocked.
"What?!" Caleb and I asked almost screaming.
"Let me tell you three a story on how everything became what it is today. When time started, there was nothing. No life, no color, but there was something that existed and yet not a thing called 'Corruption'. Corruption was the only thing that was there. Time pass as corruption grew. Then after eons, the Elements of Creation were made. The elements of Life, Death, Light, Darkness, Fire, Water, Earth, Ice, Life, Magic, Space, Energy, Technology, and Air. These elements made the worlds. They made everything you know right now. And many you don't. The Gods banded together and taught the mortals what they have know. Giving the mortals their unending wisdom." Lauren said telling us a story.
"Though not all enjoy the wisdom they gave. They separated themselves from others. They started wars, kill, and steal. All because they didn't worship their God. A bloodbath was spilled all because of us Gods. Because of that Corruption made it's move. From the pain, torment, sorrow, and all other negative emotions given off by the war. Corruption's only goal is to destroy everything and control the remains." Lauren said.
"In case the Battle was one that could not be won. The Gods sacrificed themselves to stop corruption. All fourteen of them united to become one, the element of Harmony to strike the Corruption down. In the end, the creators won but paid a heavy prize, their lives. In their last breath, they spread the elements out to the last few worlds that survived the war, to the last fourteen beings that survived the end of all things with the help of the gods. These fourteen new beings became the bearers of the elements of creation. The fourteen artifacts are also called, the souls of the creation gave use the power to rebuild what was once destroyed." Lauren said finishing her story.
"Who are the new bearers of the souls of creation?" I asked.
"The Soul of Air is owned by a carefree and optimistic man named Kaze. He is like the wind always free. He is the reason that we breathe." Lauren said showing us a picture of him.
(He has a smile on his face.)
"The Soul of Fire is onwed by a passionate and hot headed Phoenix. His name is Kaito. He forged the reforged the suns that would give life and warmth to the future mortal beings, he also was the creator of Tartarus and hell." Lauren said showing us the picture of the Phoenix.
"Next up is the Soul of Space. He is a calm and collected man named Orion. He is the reason matter exists and why gravity is here." Lauren said.
"The Soul of Water belongs to the dragoness Ume. She may be calm but she is dangerous just like water. She flooded the dry deserts and canyons to build the foundation to all life that would latter exist." Lauren said showing us the dragoness.
"The Soul of Energy is an energetic man named Charak. He is the reason why all kinds of energy were made. He is also the second strongest." Lauren said showing the bearer.
"The Soul of Earth is a stoic and quiet turtle named Terra. He created the bedrock of all worlds, the being that raised mountains from deep under the sea and created canyons deeper than the deepest caverns." Lauren said.
"Aisha the holder of the Soul of Life. She created all life that swims, flies and walks in Creation. Also, she created beautiful plants to sustain and nourish the bodies, minds and souls of the mortals that would arrive in the future." Lauren said showing us the goddess of life.
(Change the eye color to green and that perfect)
"Next up is her opposite. Midora the holder of the Soul of Death. Whenever a mortal’s life would come to an end where it has seen all things a mortal could, he would begin the cycle anew and erase all memories from a soul that he later would give a blank and newborn child." Lauren said showing up a picture of the God.
"Balthasar the holder of the Soul of Magic. He took the raw power of Creation in which only gods could wield and turned into a form that was easier for mortals to use." Lauren said showing us the God of magic.
"Lock the bearer of the Soul of Technology is a master inventor. Making things that only someone who is of skill equal to his." Lauren said
"Yami the bearer of the Soul of darkness. He is also the judge of all. He was the embodiment of karma as he rewarded the good and punished the bad, he craved nothing more than justice to the point that some mortals would call him justice itself." Lauren said showing us the darkness God.
"And from how this place looks. You're the bearer of the Soul of Light." Justice said as she nods. I then count the souls she mentioned. I ended on twelve.
"Wait that's twelve. What happened to the souls of lightning and ice?" I asked as Lauren looked even more saddened.
"The bearers of the Soul of Ice and Lighting died. So Ume and Kaze took the Soul of Ice and Lighting till a new bearer can come." Lauren said.
"So you want us to take a Soul of Creation?" Caleb asked.
"Actually I want you to take two and hold on to the rest." Lauren said
"What do you mean? I thought the bearers had their own." I said.
"A few have theirs. I just mean the ones that have on me." Lauren said holding the Soul of Fire, Energy, and Darkness.
"So they-" I was about to ask as Lauren nodded.
"Sorry." I said saddened as Lauren rubs her eyes.
"It's fine. So are you three ready?" Lauren asked as we looked at each other and nod with a smirk.
"As always I am as hotheaded as Kaito and as smart as Lock. I'll take the Soul of Fire and Technology." I said as the Soul of Fire flies into my chest. Soon after the Soul of Technology flies in the void as it flies in my chest.
"I have the most energy just like Charak. So I'll take the Soul of Energy and Magic." Caleb said as the Soul of Energy flies in his chest. Then the Soul of Magic teleports in the void and flies in Caleb's chest.
"I have experience with Darkness. So I'll take the Soul of Darkness and Lighting." Justice said. Soon after the Soul of Lightning strikes in the air and stops before Justice as it goes in his chest. Following behind is the Soul of Darkness.
All of a sudden immense power flowed through us. Fire coursing through every single blood cell. New ideas of machines and weapons filled my mind. I summon a ball of ki as fire floats on the ball.
I look over to see Caleb hold a Rasengan with healing magic surrounding it. The ball of chakra was spinning even faster than normal and had a greenish glow.
I look towards Justice to see Justice's fist covered in lighting and darkness. He had a cocky smile and threw some punches.
"Now this is getting good." Justice said throwing one more punch as a blast of Darkness and Lighting shoot off hitting a part of the void causing a massive explosion.
"Damn man. Those souls gave us a serious boost." I said as Lauren chimes in.
"You three aren't the only ones getting a power up. The girls are also gaining something. But you three must be going." Lauren said smiling as a portal appears behind us.
"We'll see ya later Lauren. We'll also try to find the other bearers." I said walking inside the portal.
"I'm sorry about that explosion." Justice said walking inside the portal as well.
"Thank you for telling us about this." Caleb said bowing before heading inside the portal.
As Caleb walked in the portal flashed and we fell asleep.
I woke up to see the Tree of Harmony right in front of me. I look around to see Justice and Caleb by my sides. I look around to see the mane six, Gilda and Spike walking down.
"Oh hey boys. Find anything interesting about the tree that we don't already know." Twilight said as we lower our hands.
"Just that a giant power boost is locked inside the chest." I said crossing my arms.
"After that we decided to find a way to unlock it." Justice said looking at his stats through his D-GEAR.
"Well Eris said there might be something in our journals. She even said she highlighted them." Twilight said not sure about it.
"Maybe after we eat. I'm starved." I said as my stomach growled a little.
"I agree with Keshaun." Pinkie, and Rainbow said as everyone's stomachs growl.
"I'll make it. I'm feeling like a bit of an all you can eat style. Is that fine?" I asked.
"Yeah!" Everyone said.
We then head back to the library. And eat and had a great time watching movies.

A day have passed since Caleb, Justice and I got the Souls of Creation. After that Eris went after Tirek to get info. She was lying to him as she helps him gain magic.
I decided to do some training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. It was mainly seeing what else I got from the Soul of Fire and Technology.
I began to do some physical training and throw out punches and kicks.
"Okay let's try something new. Burning even brighter than any sun! A firey attack that burns as much as my soul! True Blazing Inferno!" I said as two fire balls surround me. The balls begin to spin as I was talking. Then the balls crash into me as blazes covered parts of my body until I was covered in flames. Then after swiping my arms away from my body. The fires explode outwards for a bit, almost reaching the rest area.
I began to pant from the training. Normally training that hard wouldn't take that much out of me. But because I was using a lot of new moves. I didn't realize how much they strain on my body. I take a senzu bean and head to the shower. Knocking this time, only for it to be empty.
Soon after I finished my shower I got a text from Eris. On how her mission is going. It's going well.
After exiting the HTC all of a sudden I felt a shift in power. Twilight got an immense power boost as Cadence Celestia, Chrysalis Daybreaker, Luna and Nightmare Moon seem to lost all of their power.
After that my D-GEAR began to ring. I answer it to see Justice calling from a field.
"So I'm guessing you felt that power increase Twilight just had?" Justice said.
"Yeah I think the princesses just gave Twilight all of their magic." I said.
"Which is sort of a good and bad thing. Twilight was just getting a good hold on her own magic control. Now she's gonna be flying faster than Rainbow for a while." Justice said.
"I'll try and find her before Tirek finds out about this." I said.
I began to run towards Canterlot as I ran almost into Gilda. As she was with the mane five along with Spike.
"Hey everyone. What's with the group?" I asked.
"Just telling everyone to stay in their homes. Something wrong?" Gilda asked.
"You could say that." I said as all of a sudden I felt Eris' magic.
"Or I could say hello." Eris said teleporting in front of us. She I wearing a necklace I don't think I have seen.
"You're back! Did you bring the cucumber sandwiches?" Fluttershy said remembering the picnic the two were planning to have.
"I did. I imagine they'll be your last decent meal for quite some time." Eris said snapping her fingers as a cage appears and captures the mane five, Gilda, and Spike.
"Nooooooo!" I yelled as footfalls sounded.
I look to see Tirek. Only he was a bit different than in the picture. He is actually the size of a ursa minor. His red fur looked a bit darker. And his white hair had black streaks in it.
"Invisibility Jutsu." I said doing the hand signs making myself invisible.
"So is that everyone?" Tirek asked a deep rough voice coming out of his mouth.
"Yep. Even her dragon brother, and the Griffon that can use magic." Eris said giggling a little as Fluttershy was crying her eyes out.
"Why are you doing this? I thought we were mates!" Fluttershy said still crying.
"We were. But Tirek offered me so much more than just tea parties. Surely you saw this coming?" Eris said.
"I didn't. I really thought you have gone good." Fluttershy said still crying as Pinkie and Gilda comfort her.
Tirek begins to inhale as the girls and Spike's magic are sucked out.
His then grows longer and more black streaks come in as well as some purple streaks. Then he grows to the size of an Ursa major.
"You really think she'd do anything for them?" Tirek asked as Eris nods.
"If Twilight has magic to give, it will be yours. Soon there won't be a Pegasus, Earth pony or unicorn who will be able to stand up against us." Eris said as Tirek laughs.
"Us? Who said anything about us?" Tirek asked as Eris moves back a little.
"Um, you did?" Eris said sounding like a question.
Tirek grabs Eris by her throat and sucks her magic.
"You've helped me grow strong, you've provided the means by which I can obtain Princess Twilight's magic, and now you are no longer of any use to me." Tirek said.
"But you said this was a sign of your gratitude and loyalty. A gift from someone close to you." Eris said holding the necklace.
"My brother who betrayed me. It is as worthless as he is." Tirek said throwing Eris in a cage next to theirs.
"Noo!" I said crying a little as Tirek walks away.
"Hang on. I'll get you all out. Stand back." I said inhaling some air before expelling a powerful fire breath.
The bars began to melt. I then stop as the middle bars melt right off.
"Can any one move?" I asked as everyone saids no.
"Well now. Looks like I missed one after all." Tirek said chuckling.
"crapbaskests." I said mentally. I jump away as he was about to grab me. Then I shoot a ball of firey ki. Tirek eats the ball whole and burps.
"How about this then!" I said summoning Yamato. I unsheathed it as the katana was covered in flames.
"Very well. I will have fun killing you for master Azi Dahaka." Tirek said as he begins to charge dark energy.
His hair and beard becomes pure black. He has Spiked wrist gauntlets. He also has some black chest armor and has black markings all over his body. His beard and hair grew longer. Dark energy surrounds him.
"I hope you're ready for defeat. You lizard." Tirek said summoning more dark energy.
Soon his materialize two daedric greatswords. Both swords let out a black smoke like aura. He holds both sword in each hand. All of a sudden he stops and dematerializes the greatswords and turns off the transformation.
"Seems like you will come later. Friend of yours I need to steal from." Tirek said as I realized he's going after Twilight.
"Stay away from her!" I said charge at him as he just slaps me away. I land near the cage.
"Keshaun!" Eris, Fluttershy, Gilda, and Pinkie screamed saddened.
"Why did that not work? I was sure that could work. He just tossed me like a bug. Damnit! I'm sorry girls." I said mentally as some tears escape my eyes.
"Keshaun!" Keshia said coming outside as everyone else follows behind.
"Oh hey Mom." I said in pain.
"Damn you got beat to shit. You okay?" Keith asked as I just nod.
"Where's Twilight and Justice?" I asked.
"The cavern where the tree of harmony is." Michael said.
"Ash can you get to them in time to warn them?" I asked the Diablos as she nods.
"I can get there in no time." Ash said starting to dig.
"Get there and get back here fast." I said eating a senzu bean.
Ash salutes and digs to the cavern. After that Mom put me down as I got my balance back.
"I hope Ash gets there before Tirek." Alice said.
Soon an image of Ash digging through the ground as Twilight and Justice are training and Tirek running through the forest. As the image stops with ink giving a more dramatic look.
Too be continued

(Outro sequence)
(Post credit scene:
"Okay time for the next chapter." I said as my phone rings.
"Hey Keshaun I need you to babysit your younger brother while I go somewhere." My Dad said.
"Sure. What's the worst that can happen?" I said.

I was in the middle of a gun fight with a few members of a Mafia with two gay guys, a red head, and my brother.
"I stand corrected. I'll just say I played a game")
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