MetalBronyATL

((Sorry, gotta take pauses like that. Typing all this on a phone tires your hand after a while.)) "The Lunar Republic began to launch attacks on Canterlot, due to the belief they held that Luna was being mind controlled by Celestia and that she should return to power again. The Nightwatch led the counter attacks and the defense against the Republican forces. Among them were Killjoy, one of the greatest captains in Nightwatch history, and my father, Soulsceam. Killjoy was once a general in Celestia's Solar Army while my father was once an elite assassin for the Republic, having switched sides after seeing the atrocities the Republic committed. After a devestating attack on Canterlot, the two of them set out to gather more forces, and that's when Trax and Tavi came into the picture." ((Feel free to correct me when I get something wrong. Man, bringing back memories from the first thread. Nostalgia. Lol))

Kane looked back to Luna's tomb. Next to it was Killjoy's, a reminder of their love that few knew about. "When Luna became Nightmare Moon, she gained quite a large following. Among her followers were the original Nightwatch, an elite fighting force that did serious damage to Celestia's forces. When Nightmare Moon was banished to the moon for a thousand years, the Nightwatch split in half. One half changed their loyalty to Celestia, while the other half went into hiding. Over the course of a thousand years, the Nightmare Nightwatch went from a band of warriors creating a settlement to a massive fortified city. This became the Lunar Republic. The Celestial Nightwatch continued to serve Canterlot, but continued their traditions as warriors of the night. When Luna returned and was freed of the Nightmare, she took over the Canterlot Nightwatch, and over time they became several fathoms more elite than before, and now fought in the name of the Moon Princess." Kane stopped to let his guests digest that information.

Kane noticed the young ponies getting uncomfortable. "Would you two like to hear some history? The war my father, Killjoy, Trax and many others took part in is one of Equestria's defining moments." He said in a somewhat better tone.

Kane waved a hoof. "No need to bow, friends. I may have a title and authority, but I'm no different than either of you. I bleed red blood just like everypony else." He looked back at the several elegant tombstones of legends past, including those in his own family. "You've come to the right place if you're looking for history. The Catacombs of the Nightwatch are the resting place of many legends." He walked over to the largest of the tombs, a statue of an alicorn raising the moon. "There she is, Princess Luna. Our Goddess of the Night. I can only imagine what divinity she holds now in the afterlife."

Kane smiled and nodded. "The very same." He said calmly, trying not to give the two ponies a heart attack with his presence.

Kane smiled, slightly amused that they didn't recognize him. In truth, he sometimes wished more ponies didn't know his as the king, but simply as himself. "It's a pleasure to meet you both, my name is Kane." He said in a friendly tone.

Kane heard the two young ponies approaching and stood up. "Evening friends. A wonderful night isn't it?" He said casually, as if he weren't the king, but a regular pony."

Silent looked back at him one last time before walking out. "You don't have much longer, little brother." He said to himself. Kane knelt by the new graves of Trax and Tavi inside the catacombs of the Nightwatch at the Castle of the Two Sisters. Many were buried in the halls of the tomb, Luna, Killjoy, Soul, Trax, Tavi, Thunder, Black, the list was too long. Kane looked to the night sky through a small opening in the roof, and thought he saw a vision of Trax, Tavi, Vi, Black and Storm all together.

"Then maybe you will be of some use to me after all." Silent said, heading for the door. "We're heading North in the morning. The Crystal Empire will no doubt come to Canterlot's aid, so we must incapacitate them now before it's too late."

Silent stared at him for a moment before stepping away from the table with the map. "I just hope you know how to deal with these savages. They will massacre Canterlot if they had the intelligence to get there in time. I should have been king days ago." He scoffed.

Silent raised an eyebrow. "Well if somepony plans on being a general in my army, I'd at least expect them to know what the mission is. But if you must know, I am the rightful king of Equestria, and I plan on dethroning my weak little brother." He said coldly.

Silent looked at the strange visitor that had come. "Can I help you?" He asked sarcastically as he stood up straight.

((Feel free to throw in evil characters if you want guys)) Silent stared down at a map in the town hall of the conquered down. "We should have reached Canterlot days ago. These brutes don't have room for brains in their think skulls."

"Maybe we have a chance then." Kane said, looking back out the window. A symphony of screams were heard as the maverick horde tore through yet another small town. Silent walked through, glaring at the captured soldiers and civilians. He stood on top of a crate and looked over the destroyed town. "From now on, I am your King, and not Kane!" He shouted.

Kane nodded before looking over at Ash. "If the Order can spare any help, it would be appreciated." Ash nodded before looking to the two new mothers. "They may need a while to recover, but I'm sure we can do something."

Kane took a breath. "We can't wait for him. Send a message to all other cities and towns in Equestria to prepare for war. We have to meet him head on."

Kane stared at Kage for a long while before turning away again. "If you can fight, I can use you." Snow held her newborn baby filly tightly as she wept quietly. Suddenly a guard burst into the room and approached Kane. "My lord....he is here. He landed yesterday...and he's making his way inland. If nothing stops him....he will reach Canterlot in a matter of days." Kane was dead silent as the guard told him this information. He clinched his fist thinking about Silent. "I will destroy him."

Kane walked to the nearest window and looked into the distance. Trax and Tavi were the closest family he had still alive, and now they too were gone. He stared at the sky as tears fell down his face. "How many more...."

((So did Trax have Kage with another mare or is it also Tavi's kid?)) "Wait!" Kane said before walking up to Trax. He embraced him quickly trying to hold back tears. Another member of his family, one he has had with him since his birth, was none gone. "Say hello to father for me..."

Snow screamed as her newborn filly was taken from her arms. Kane exploded in anger. "Search the castle! Find him!" He shouted to the personal guard that came with him. Ash ordered the acolytes to begin searching as well. Kane punched a nearby wall. "Why must my family continue to be harmed!?!" He shouted with rage.

The acolyte led them to the infirmary. Ash stood over Snow as she screamed in pain. After a few moments, the sounds of a goal crying could be heard. Ash wrapped the newborn in a cloth and gently handed her to Snow. Snow wept tears of joy as the filly looked perfectly like her and Storm. "He's beautiful...." She said quietly. Ash smiled but soon turned back to Arial to help her deliver. Kane stood by Snow's bed and saw the new filly. He smiled as his eyes watered slightly.

"AHHHHHHHH" Snow cried in pain as her delivery began. Ash remained calm and was going back and forward between the two mares in labor, instructing them on what to do. She actually had knowledge in delivering since she worked in the Empire's hospital in her youth. Once they got to the castle, an acolyte greeted them. "The infirmary. This way."