Warming The Cold Heart of The Shadow
Chapter 3: (CH2) The Frozen North
Previous Chapter Next ChapterIt has been a month after Sombra's defeat. Life was good in Equestria but not all had good dreams. Princess Twilight has been having some weird dreams. They all had cold and winter climates. They where not all nightmare some where odd, they all had to do with Sombra. Some made here guilty because she never wanted to kill any pony. Some had Sombra crying in a cave that questioned her. Some had it where she was running in a icy maze and some thing that look like a pony but it had some of it's bones where expos, but Sombra was there but he protected her.
One of her dreams made here smile in her sleep, she saw Sombra and he said "are you alright Twilight" as he said that he punt his hoof on her shoulder.
Twilight said "Yes every thing alright when you are around". But Twilight did not say meet to say that it's like she watch it all like a vision.
Twilight was still questioning here dreams while walking in here castle's 'Why am I dreaming about him. I just don't know I need and answers. And why did i had one that I like him I don't even like him. I need..' "euf". She was about to say answer but she bumped Starlight. "O sorry Twilight did not see you?"
Twilight giggle a little. "No Starlight It's not your fault I was just thinking while not looking".
Starlight said "So what you thinking O let me gust your still worry about being the Princess of Equestria. I know I'm a little bit worry about running the school."
Twilight answers "No It is just these dreams I been having."
Starlight said."O are they connected."
"Yes and there all have something with Sombra?" Twilight said.
Starlight look at Twilight "is this like a nightmare or something"
"No not all of them Starlight, the nightmare make me guilty like I killed him. But most of them had Sombra in a cave, crying."
"Have you talked to Princess Luna about this?"
"Yes and she dose not know why. And Celestia doesn't not know but she and Luna say the same answer 'that some dreams can should the future', I just need an answer what you think I need to do?" Twilight look at Starlight.
"Well what I would go somewhere that was in your dreams." Starlight answer.
"Your a genus Starlight" Twilight hug her friend.
"Most of these dreams had something with cold weather and crystals. And there is only one place that has both."
Spike heard Twilight "What all of the excitement Twilight?"
Twilight look at Spike " I may found a way to answers all the dreams I have"
" Is it involve a trip to Canterlot and talking to Celestia."
Twilight said "Ya but also going to the source and that is not in Canterlot. It's at the Crystal Empire and the Frozen North"
Spike was shocked at was Twilight said " What!!, are you crazy no pony has explored the Frozen North, the temperature are so cold that no creature can fly. You would have to walk on hoof and there are so many canyons and caves you my even fall in one and and."
"Spike I know you are worry of me but i believe my brother can help" Twilight said to make Spike stop worry.
Twilight said "Spike can you please write a letter to Princess Celestia".
Spike got a quill and paper "Are you sure that these dreams about Sombra will go away if you go to the Frozen North"
"I think so and this would be a chance to document the Frozen North because read something that the Crystal Empire had settlements up the far north."Twilight said.
Twilight stated
"Dear Princess Celestia,
I think there is a way to get the answer of these dreams. Starlight Glimmer gave me an idea, she said that I should go somewhere that was in my dreams. And most of the thinks in my dreams is that they all has to involve with with cold weather, snow, ice, cave, canyons, and crystals. That all points to the Crystal Empire and the Frozen North. I know that its dangerous so I hope you can send a letter to My brother and my friend if they want to come with me. Sorry if I'm bothering u but I have to stop the dreams I can't think straight.
Your Faithful student and friend,
Princess Twilight Sparkle"
"Alright Spike you can send the letter" said Twilight. Spike burnt the letter and the ashes flew away to Canterlot and to be read by Princess Celestia. While they waited Twilight started a to talk to Starlight. "Hey Starlight how are you and Sunburst. I know u been writing to him because I notice in the mail that I have getting a lot of letter with his name."
Starlight was blushing when Twilight was do talking "O great I mean it's great".
"Is that it or do you like him" Twilight said.
"What why do you say that?" Starlight was kinda in a days all see can think was Sunburst.
"Your blushing and I am sure that your thinking about him". said Twilight.
Starlight sided "Ya I like him and I really with he lived in ponyville, I want to go out with him and he lives in the Crystal Empire. Ooo Twilight what should I do????"
"Calm down Starlight just seen him a letter and just say with in it you will like him to visit it ponyville and say you miss hang out with him" Twilight said.
"I think I can do that. Hey how are you and Flash Sentry." said Starlight.
Twilight was a little bit sad. "I don't know Starlight, I just don't know. When I saw him and I tried to talk to him, he just acted like he was just a normal conversation, but I still like him."
"Maybe he is scared of your brother I mean he is his boss you know and there is a code for ponies in a military role that they can not be in love with a Princess you know" said Starlight
"But my Brother was Captain and now he is Prince."Twilight said.
"Ya but your Brother is a High Rank so that gave he can do that. Plus I think it would be bad for your's and Flash's look in the general public and even worse for Flash if you to where dating all of Flash's friends would thing he was your" Starlight came to Twilight's ear and whispered 'special toy'." Starlight answer.
As Twilight sided in sadness and accepted it "I guess your right Starlight. It hard to date some pony when I am a Princess and future ruler of Equestria , but I'm not really mad I just see the facts he will find his marefriend in the Crystal Empire and that's better for him. I guess I got to wait for my or look for him."
"Don't worry Twilight.." But as Starlight was about to say the rest Spike burped the letter form Celestia. Spike grabbed it and said. "Its from Celestia!!"
Twilight was fill with excitement "Let me see".
"My Dear Twilight,
I know you want answers of your dreams and I know how is feels. I am glad that Starlight gave you advice about that you need to go. My sister and I was think and we are all right if you go to the Crystal Empire.I sent a letter to your brother and he is ok to help you. I have also sent letters to Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Apple Jack. They all are willing to help and they where worry about you about your dreams. I hope you get your answer because I do not want you to worry about this.
Your Friend and Teacher,
Princess Celestia".
Twilight said "Well looks like...".
'Knock' 'Knock'
Twilight here the door knock she ran to the door and open it
"Girls" said Twilight "Your here".
Dash said "Ya when I read Princess Celestia's letter I smelled adventure"
"Really I didn't all I sell was the fresh smell of ink?!" said Pinkie.
"It is just a metaphor Pinkie. But Twilight this is some type of a weird thang you now, The Frozen North is the coldest place in Equestria" said Applejack
"Aaare you sure that this.. exploration of the.. Frozen North will help you with your dream problem." said Fluttershy.
"Well I'm glad we can now use my scarves that I make for this, I made them match our colors and at the end of them have our cutie marks. But I'm in this it will be nice to go some where new" said Rarity.
"So you all in this girls?" Twilight Said.
"You bet right" Said all but Pinkie "This is like going to Yakyakistan, this will be easy, like that Cake Walk."
"Well I and more happy that every pony that is willing to go I know if you needed my help I would accept to help." said Twilight.
Starlight said "I guess I will run the school?"
"Ya that right your need to get use to that because that will make u less worry." Twilight smile.
The six said there byes and head to the train station.
Spike said as the main six left to the train station "Be carful!!!"
"We will!"
"Next stop the Crystal Empire!" Twilight said.
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The main six arrived at the Crystal Empire they where greeted by Prince Shining Armor.
"Twily"
"Shinny" Twilight said.
She look around as she hug her brother. She notice that security was increase like Canterlot. Guards where at every corner
"This looks like the same way you did in Canterlot" said Dash.
Shining Armor got done with the hug to explain.
"That's right but different. I look up and old spell form the empire. Call glass eye, they will alert any guard that there is any thing bad in the area to go to the area." said Shining. "Now let get to the castle".
As they arrived the castle the Crystal Heart had dedicated guards they where know as the Heart Guard they where four crystal unicorn stallions, with armor that cover their all of there body and head. There job is to guard the Crystal Heart at all cost, even it means death. Twilight can sense that they had strong magic little bit like her brother's.
"Well those guards look strong" Rarity said.
"Those are the Heart Guards they are more brave than any of the guard" Shining Armor said.
As they got inside Princess Cadence was waiting for them
"Twilight"
"Cadence"
Cadence would wanted to do there special hoof shake because she had Flurry Heart. A she can do is a hug.
Twilight notice Flurry Heart "Hi Flurry"
"Auntie" said Flurry Heart
Twilight was amazed how her niece "Wow she really good had speaking I remember you writing me that Cadence and hear her say auntie is so adorable!"
"I been trying my best Twilight" said Cadence "Now I know you are not only here for a little Family visit. I now what is wrong, and Shining Armor made made sure that there will be no problems. I will like to say bye when you on your adventures but I have so Royal Duties to do and make sure I keep an eye on Flurry. But its all was good to see you Twilight"
As Cadence hugged Twilight bye she walk here way to her Husband and gave him a kiss "Be safe".
"I will My Sweet" The Prince said
Cadence when to her throne room with Flurry. As she left Shining Armor said "Now lets go to the equipment room, our Frozen North Jacket's are in there."
As they walk in the room there was a red stallion elderly crystal earth pony with a white mane and tail. he had a mountain as his cutie mark. He notice them coming in. "So these are the six that wish to go and explore the Frozen North'
"Where jjjust doing this for Twilight she as problems in her dreams". said Fluttershy
"Aaa I see" said the old red pony "Name's Red Ruby Mount, best explore of the the crystal empire. Most ponies call me Ruby."
"Thank you Ruby for this I'm Princess Twilight."
"I see, so Miss Twilight so I know was you shy friend said and your brother said and your all in this to help her with a dream problem" said Ruby.
They all said "yes".
"So miss Twilight be for we get ready to hike tell me are all of the dream connected by area." Ruby said.
"Yes" said Twilight.
"And what is the one thing that is in them"
It was hard at first to say but she said the name that made all ponies skin move "King Sombra."
Ruby was shock of was she said he remember his defeated by the ponies standing in front of him "So it seems that you have guilty and you think u killed him".
"Why do u Think that " said Applejack
"O I remember the king when he was not a king. But right now we are in a rush we don't want the storm to come."said ruby.
When to and punt on there North Jacket.
"Hey how can i fly in this" said Dash.
"If you fly in the storm. You would be just a pony." said Ruby.
"whaaattt dose that mean" Fluttershy said
"It means u will have no wing because of the cold, some say this is the last place you can here Windigo!!"said Ruby.
"Really I those they die off" said Pinkie.
"They are spirits they don't need food. But we will be safe from them" Said Ruby
"Lets hope so" said Shining Armor.
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The eight ponies where deep the the Frozen North. The storm was strong. There hike trail was to a ancient Crystal Empire settlement town was call Anchhoof the only north sea port city. They where half way there. they where near a canyon.c
Twilight said to Ruby "Why is the Anchhoof abandon?!" "can the empire do something to rebuild it".
Ruby said "The City is under snow and ice." "Plus the Long ago the Yak's Burn and pillage the city no pony once to go back its now a memorial now to remind us crystal ponies never trust Yaks!"
"THE Yaks did what!!!!!!" pinkie said and you can here here echo on how loud was.
Ruby stop and felt something
"Why did we stop" Shining said
The ground was made of ice just like that canyon.
"Run and follow me!!" "NOW!!" Ruby said.
The ground shake like and earthquake. The seven follow ruby to an area he knew was safe. As the ground shake Twilight's Left Back hoof was stuck
"HELLLPPP!!!"
They all said "Twilight!!!"
The ground rip open, she flew. Twilight was on the side of the canyon holding on a small ledge that was a couple feet way from here brother.
"Grab my hoof Twily!!!"
"SHinny!!!" Twilight was sliping. and she was crying.
Shining said "Do we have rope!!!!!"
Ruby said "Yes but its not long enough."
"Grab the rope Twily" said Shining Armor
Twilight tried and tried. Inches a way. But it made her grip worser "Im.... Try...!!".
"Don't give out Twily!!!!" now Shining Armor was about to cry.
She tried one last time to grab the rope. "BROTHER!!!"
"NNNOOOO!!!!!!"
As was expect Shining saw his Little sister fell in the blackness of the canyon
Shining not willing to give up stared at Ruby "IS THERE A WAY TO GET DOWN THERE"
Ruby look at the Prince "I know you want to find your sis and yes there is a way to get here a cave is the only way in and out and nothing dares enter."
"Hey Shining she strong and you now that" said Applejack.
As shining Armor tried to speak he was crying "I know.... It's just.. it is just.. I don't want to loose her!!!!"
Next Chapter: (CH3) The king and The Princess Estimated time remaining: 20 MinutesAuthor's Notes:
The next Chapter and the ending of Chapter 2 is inspired by the Fan Comic: The King And I here is the person that made it and the comic https://www.deviantart.com/yula568/art/The-King-and-I-Cover-535897950?q=gallery%3AYula568%2F730594&qo=0
Glass Eye is like a Camera.
Anchhoof=Anchorage