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"So she's failed, it would seem." The unicorn called from the darkness. From the void, two more shadows had appeared and the unicorn looked towards one of them. "What was the point in making her one of us anyway, Konan?"

Konan stepped forward and smiled. "There was none. She played her part and forced Von to fight." He said. "Looks like his vision was correct. He would awaken to the power of Ascent....."

"He's starting to become a nuisance. How did he awaken to that power in the first place?" The unicorn asked.

"The master said he gained some help....from the one known as Ignus." Konan replied.

"WHAT?!?! But how?!?! I made sure that he died!!! There's no way he could've--"

He did and he has. I suggest you settle down. You know how you get when you panic, a malevolent voice called from the void. The two recognized the voice and both got down on their knees as another pony, one of unknown origin, appeared.

"Master Orcus..." Konan said calmly. "It is good to see you again. I'm glad you are doing well."

"So he's awakened, has he?"

"Yes, sire." The unicorn spoke up. "It has been confirmed that he has come into contact with his spirit, just as He predicted. Shall we move an attack?"

"No." Orcus said flatly.

"What?! But sire! If we do not do anything, he may prove to be a threat! His father already gave us trouble once, so no doubt his son could--"

"Hold your tongue! You are not to speak to the master like that!" Konan snapped.

"Piss off, you overgrown lizard!" The unicorn retorted. The two continued to argue until a blade of dark energy crashed between the both of them, shutting them both up. They looked to where the attack had come from and took notice of another dragon brandishing a sword.

"Ah. So you succeeded in converting Nova, i see." Orcus hissed. "You have his heart then?" Konan nodded and took out a blood-stained pouch that was making a sound very similar to a heartbeat. In no time flat, a dark aura appeared around the pouch and it levitated in front of Orcus. He flipped off his hood, revealing a broken and glowing horn as he opened his mouth and devoured the pouch, blood gushing out with each chew. As he swallows, he puts his hood back on.

"I want to know something, sire. Where did you get those wings?" Orcus began to chuckle as he recounted how he obtained his wings.

"I ripped them off, literally, from some idiotic griffin. Said he had to get home to his younger sister. Gil.....something. No matter. I ENJOYED watching him scream and writhe in agony as I torn them off. Slowly. Carefully. Precise and exact. His bone crunching and blood OOZING out as I took the two things he cherished most: his wings....and his life!" Orcus cackled madly for while he was explaining what happened, he was using his magic to display the event before them. The sounds of bone breaking, blood splattering and ear-splitting screams of pain resounded throughout the area.

"......." Konan and the unicorn stayed silent as they witness their master's display of cruelty while Nova kept a dignified composure.

"Oooooh...let me tell you...I enjoyed it so much, I think I even came a little. It was THAT fun!!!" The illusion vanished as Orcus wrapped up his explanation. "At any rate....the wings cannot be used for things such as flying. Seems all I can do with them is shield myself with them. Go figure." He said.

"V-very riveting, master." Konan said.

"That was.....interesting...to say the least." the unicorn stammered. "But sire, what do we do about Von? And Cynder? She failed us."

"Konan, you will take Nova and go back to the mountain. Though Von could be a threat, Eldrich poses a problem as well." Orcus commanded. "And do something about his mother. Perhaps she will be of some.....use to us, rather than you using her as your personal cum dumpster every time." Konan bowed to his lord and took Nova under his wing as they both faded into the shadows.

"And me, sire?" The unicorn asked.

"You will stay in Baltimare and await his arrival. Do not approach him. Let him come to you."

"But Orcus--" As quickly as he responded, Orcus used his magic to lift the unicorn into the air by his neck and proceeded to choke him.

"You will not call me by my name. You will address me as master, sire or Master Orcus. Do no forget that I am the one holding your leash and that it was I who made it possible for you to survive that war. DO YOU WANT TO GO BACK TO BEING A CORPSE?!", Orcus screeched. The unicorn gasped for air and shook his head frantically, prompting Orcus to release him.

"My apologies, sire..." The unicorn apologized.

"Learn well from this, professor. You are in charge of making those chimeras for Him. Do not cross me again." Orcus replied, the unicorn nodding in response. "I will handle Cynder myself and Von will be no issue. For every bit of light, there is always a shadow to follow behind it."

"Sire?"

"You have your orders. Return to Baltimare at once. And professor?" Orcus called out. "I''m counting on you" The unicorn chuckled, stepping out of the shadows and revealing himself to his master.

"Sire, you've known me for 13 years. You do not have to keep using that name." He said. Orcus chuckled and looked at the unicorn.

Author's Notes:

Professor B. is Bastion? But how and why? And just plans does Konan have in store for Silva? And how can Orcus break the 4th wall?!?! A confrontation will be coming soon. Stick around for more, readers. You don't wanna miss it