High above Equestria, amidst the fluffy clouds of Cloudsdale, a gathering of dark and chaotic forces was about to transpire. Apophis, an elemental embodiment of War and Bloodshed, had called for a meeting with his remaining underlings, the Four Septopards, in the wake of Incubus' untimely demise at the hands of a mysterious entity known only as Anon.

In a chamber of swirling shadows and shifting dimensions, Apophis awaited the arrival of his four trusted subordinates. Each of the Septopards was a master of chaos in their own right, wielding powers that rivaled even the most skilled unicorns of Equestria.

The first to arrive was Cosmos, the second in command, her coat a mesmerizing and chaotic rainbow chimeric color that seemed to shift and change with each passing moment. Her eyes gleamed with a mysterious power as she nodded respectfully to Apophis and took her place beside him.

Next came Dark1, the 3rd mate, who had been turned into a giant ducky by Discord after a fierce battle. His giant, rubbery form wobbled as he entered the chamber. He quacked indignantly but remained loyal to Apophis.

Following Dark1 was Illusion, who had managed to escape Discord's clutches after a confrontation. His chaotic magic could turn order into pandemonium with a flick of his clawed fingers. He entered the chamber with an air of regal indifference, his serpentine tail dragging lazily behind him.

The final member of the Four Septopards to arrive was Apophis himself, their leader and the embodiment of War and Bloodshed. His body pulsed with crimson energy, and his eyes held the promise of violence. He flowed gracefully to his own side, his presence exuding an aura of impending doom.

Apophis regarded his remaining underlings with a calculating gaze. "I called you all here today to discuss a matter of utmost importance," he began, his voice a haunting whisper that reverberated through the chamber. "As you are well aware, Incubus, one of our own, has met his end at the hands of an unknown entity named Anon. The heartstring connection was broken... the thing that allows me to teleport my underlings like all of you..."
*This heartstring connection allows him to gain knowledge of all the fights his underlings have gone through as well...*

"My vision showed me quite a powerful...Alicorn you faced Cosmos." Apophis looked seriously at Cosmos, who had retained scars on her back from Twilight Sparkles Rainbow Magic MAX attack...
"I saw he fell.. foolishly too." Apophis coughed, clearly distraught at the death of Incubus.
"He was the youngest of us too..." whimpered Illusion. Apophis concentrated his focus on Dark1.
"Facing Discord... was NOT part of the plan, the damn'd traitor" Dark1 sank back on his shadows, as he realized he had failed by turning into a giant rubber ducky.
"Discord sure hasn't lost his sense of humor huh?" Apophis smirked at this. His old former friend...
"Next time.... do not engage with a fellow Draconequus without at least two others of us. You idiot!" At that Apophis attempted turning Dark1 back to normal, to no avail.
"His magic is as stubborn as ever too..." Apophis whispered under his breath.

A hushed murmur of acknowledgment passed among the Septopards. Incubus had been a powerful ally and a key player in their schemes. His loss was a significant blow to their forces.

Apophis continued, "We must uncover the identity of this Anon and determine whether they pose a threat to our dominion over chaos. But first, we must secure our position in Equestria and ensure that the Elements of Harmony and their bearers are neutralized."

Meanwhile, far below in Ponyville, the Elements of Harmony were preparing for their next mission. Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle had reached Canterlot and were searching for Princess Celestia. However, to their surprise, the princess was not there.

Rainbow Dash exchanged a worried look with Twilight. "Where could she be? This doesn't make any sense."

Twilight's brow furrowed in concern. "I don't know, Rainbow, but we need to find out what's going on. Princess Celestia wouldn't just disappear without a reason."

Little did they know that their journey would take them deeper into the mystery of Anon and the chaos orchestrated by King Apophis and his Four Septopards, setting the stage for a clash between order and chaos that would shake Equestria to its core.

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