Equestrian-Empire

A Great Deal to Learn Thus began the arduous work of Shining Dantes, and his priestly Gargoyle friend, Abbe Scorpan Faria. Their first step was picking up the stone plate on the other side of the room - completely opposite of Scorpan's room. With Shining's magic, they were both on the verge of lifting it, with Shining silently wishing he at least exercised his body, which is key to his magic. But just as they almost lifted it, they heard a clamoring outside. The Guard! With speed of fright, Shining darted back to the tunnel back to his cell. After all, it would be extremely bad if the guards ever noticed an absence of their prisoners on a ro

Every day, a little death Several days had passed since Shining had arrived at the infamous Chateau D'if Le Tambelon. And already, he was beginning to understand what kind of misery he was to endure here. With nothing to do in his cell, Shining simply laid on the floor, with a saddened expression. All he could think about was Mercedes. All he wanted was to be back with her. To feel her in his arms, and caress her long, beautiful mane. Her gentle touch. Her alluring scent. Her wonderful eyes. That kind smile she always carried with her - just as he used to smile knowing he always had her at his side to give him happiness, and a reason for bei

I Will Be There - This Do I Swear An hour later at the Dantes' residence, and every pony had long since noticed a certain teenage drake's absence. They had already searched through the house, but couldn't find any trace of him. They even looked around the perimeter, and had still found nothing. It had been well past midnight, and Twilight was already growing fearful and anxious. Losing her brother to some kind of outlandish accusation was bad enough - but now her younger surrogate brother was missing, too? This was almost becoming too much for her to handle. "Oh, this is terrible! Where could he be?" "Ah'm sorry, Twilight." Applejack said sa

A Final Betrayal, and The Plan Succeeds Again, Shining was greeted to an all-too familiar situation: locked in a big,, black box with no way out, being carried to an unknown location. To say he was afraid was a mild understatement: he was absolutely terrified for his own well-being. Bad enough he was tricked yet again by somepony who appeared as though they were genuine. But now, he was actually going to suffer in some way because, once again, he allowed his trusting nature to blind him to the danger. Worse, he had absolutely no idea what awaited him as the carriage rolled on. He just hoped his friends, family......and mercedes would be alrig

A Trial of Lies The carriage eventually came in front of the courthouse where the prosecution was being held. A bunch of unicorn guards in the black armor of Tirek's regiment were present to escort their prisoner inside. The barred door opened, and slowly stepped out a rightfully glum Shining Dantes. This time, he wasn't dragged inside, as he figured it was best to just cooperate until this whole thing was dealt with. However, that didn't mean he was going in scott free: a pair of cuffs were placed over his front hooves before he was walked in. Armored Gargoyles hovered in the air to ensure he wouldn't attempt to escape. And fortunately for S

A Story Told Both Sombra, and Cadence sat alone at the rocky shore-side of Mareseilles. After Sombra had talked to her about the four month journey, as well as their encounter on Eldibar, the two were now simply enjoying the visual beauty of the late, afternoon sun hanging above the horizon. The gentle sea waves crashing against the rocks in a steady, loud, but also soothing rhythm. It was always such a marvel: especially around the spring time. She only wished Dantes was here to see this with her right now. The thought of it made her look down, and hold up a small band made of blue crystal, with a pin fashioned after HIS cutie mark, hanging