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"Be at ease my brother, this is King Kane of Equestria, he has come to negotiate us to lending him aid. Seems his sibling rivalry surpases even ours." Shadow added in the joke to Bloodline, they did have quite a rivalry when they sparr against each other during their practice routines. Even betted against each other in gladiator games they held when ever bands of raiders fell prey to their scouting parties. In which the Raiders were blindfolded and then brought into the arena within the city, never allowed to step out of the arena, the last pony standing was set free far from the City with no memory of where they were when they were captured.

Shadow did not turn to look at him as the gates opened upon their Kings return, "In order to protect my ponies from harm, I have made sure that any soul who dare treads down that path with the wrong intention, is met with their end. The last outsider who stepped within these walls was a dear friend of mine, as I have heard he still breaths within your Kingdom." He said sternly as he lead them on through the gates. Inside the hidden city flourished with laughter and kind voices, fillies and colts played in the streets cheering with joy. Suddenly upon seeing their King they parted to line the sides of the street spreading word down, their beloved King has returned. "Even when you were but gone for hours, they praise you as if it had been years." The Bat pony Soldier to Kanes left said as he watched the crowed cheer his name. Shadow smiled slightly causing the crowed to roar in rejoice.

None made a sound a moved an inch, the lead one stepped forward to stand just a step away from Kanes face. A strong wind gusted from behind Kane blowing over the lead ones head revealing his face. A silver and black crown circlet atop his head, his eyes like amber gem stones, his posture striaghtened up and stood taller than Kane glaring down on him. "Bold words from a King with family trouble." Shadow spoke with a tone cold as Blacks ice, "Unlike your brother I have a heart, I'll at least hear you out." He said turning around and starting down the thorn tunnel, the other bat ponies flipped their hoods back and formed around Kane ushering him behind Shadow.

From the thorn forest several black cloaked ponylike figures stepped out bearing their respected weapons, one stepped forward carrying himself like a natural born leader, he had a devilsh looking katana that gave off a shadowy dark radiance. "Your treading towards dangerous land, turn back now if you hold value to your life, King Kane of Equestria." He said warningly.

((Yeah they arrive at the tunnel of black thorns which leads to the gates))

(( lol such a noble moment you gotta skipp to where their already half way there haha))

Trax smiled warmly, "This is great news my dear, about time Arial had some more equal company with her."

Trax looked up, "Indeed that would quicken our journey..."

"Far to the south, about 3 days journey by carriage." Trax replied.

"His name is Shadow Moon, he was the right hoof of Nightmare Moon, he and four others were given special weapons that give them emmense power. Only three are still alive today; Shadow Moon, His younger Brother Bloodline, and Shadows wife Echo Nightflower. Those three alone can rival Me and your Father, but they never came out of the shadows, The King has made it so that their existence was thought to be gone. I met them when I was just a young stallion, I helped Shadow defeat a treacherous Batpony who was one of the five, prevented Blackstar from taking control and leading a batpony army against Canterlot. Afterwards Shadow asked me to keep their existence a secret from the outside world. They were quite saddened when they heard of Lunas death, Shadow decided that day that Batponies would forever remain hidden from the world, shrouded in a shadowy peace." Trax nodded, "No doubt he will at least heed your words Kane, you have a hidden talent for making lifelong friends."

"Their King is a Noble one, but he puts his subjects above all else, I cant promise he will lend us aid. But he is worth a visit to attempt persuasion, perhaps meeting another King will change his mind." Trax told Kane as he turned to look at him.

"During that time as Nightmare Moon, she created a new breed of ponies, ones that would love the night just as much as she did. These ponies were called Batponies, eyes like demons and some with wings like a bat, and fangs as sharp as a blade. They are highly skilled and fight like swift shadows, I have seen even their lowest soldiers take on multiple opponents at once, given the choice to choose their own weapons in which they train relentlessly to master. If they werent so neutral and hidden, they would be a force unmatched by even our once great force. Silent would not stand a chance with his barbaric horde. However there is one problem with the Batponies." Trax said sighed as he had already tried and failed.

"Do you remember the stories I used to tell you? About how Luna turned on her sister? Do you remember what happened?" Trax began as he kept his gaze over the horizon.

Trax looked at him, "Old friends? The Elemental Order is still much recovering from great loss as well, with only two Elementals and no more than 50 Acolytes, the Order along with our troops would still not be enough to defend our walls." He looked out to the horizon in deep thought, "I... I do know of somepony who.... might.... offer us aid in this time. But I cannot guarantee a promise."

Arial cheered with glee, "Oh such a grand day to say the least, come we will see you to your room and get you squared away for your clothes." She said nodding for the two Acolytes to take a break, then sending a couple other Acolytes off to Ashes room to prepare it. Ignis flew to his perch next to Ventus, "Have trouble finding her Ignis?" She asked him slyly, he gave his answer with a faceplam and the two of them chuckled like old friends. Trax nodded, "Yes his new friends were less than friendly, they attacked violently and were quite skilled, reminds me of gladiator events from long ago. They will prove hard for our troops who are already spread so thin."

"No pony can blame you, this life has thrown much at you, yet you have stood against it and rose to even greater heights. You attempted to show kindness, an honorable quality for a just King." Trax told looking out into the sea. The Fire Dragon dipped its head down to Ash, "My purpose is to serve you, The Fire Element." It spoke in a deep male voice, "My name is Ignis, and I am to present you with my fire, stay still." He told her before breathing a soft red flame which surrounded her and spiraled up. "As the Fire Elemental, you are able to consume any flame from an outside source and gain more power from it. The more you consum, the more powerful you get for a period of time. Now eat." He instructed softly.

The two acolytes put hooves up signaling they okay, they stood up shaking themselves off still in a daze from the shaking. Arial giggled and praised the two of them before jumping up and down, "Bravo deary bravo, I can see you posses powerful talent. Now just one last trial, the trial by fire." As she finished a giant red dragon landed behind her, it towered over them but kept its fiery gaze on Ash, already the dragon could feel the connection between them. Trax scoffed, "You would have better luck convincing a rabbit was a snake."

A sword landed before Silent stained with blood, Trax landed near them walking towards Kane, "Come let us be off then, and have fun sailing by yourself Silent, your troops were more than welcome to leave you to the afterlife. Soon you will join them." He said darkly, specs of blood dotted his sleeve over his mechanic leg. Arial lead them around the practice field to where two Fire Acolytes awaited them, they bowed to them respectivley. "Ash, if you can demonstrate what you know on these two, we can see the results. Dont worry about harming them, they may not be able to consum the fire like an Elemental but they can certainly defend well by bending it around them." As she spoke the two stallions took defensive stances. Ventus flew and perched upon one of the ten elemental dragon perches, each with their respective element insignia.

((Just gotta have the fire dragon drop in suddenly and take a liking to Ash)) Arial smiled with glee, "Oh such a gracious day, please come come and we can see what you can do." She said leading off towards the practice grounds, Her excitment for the new elemental was over riding her other concerns. Trax landed just on land standing before Silents boat, he examined the soldiers who were its crew, "Bruts without a brain to decide their own, no wonder Silent has them leash and collar."

Arial thanked the fire Acolyte then got up, "I have no clue but it is an honor for to visit us so soon. Come we should go see her, I havent yet the pleasure to meet her." She said hurrying not to keep her waiting. Arial walked towards the entrance and greeted the Princess with a slight bow due to her swollen stomach, "It is an honor to meet you Princess Cadence, what service can we be to you today?"

Trax stood like a stone, "Your ambition clouds judgement, where see weakness I see wisdom and willpower, qualities you never possessed." He paused to open his wings signaling for his Majesty to appear as planned, "You underestimate the King, of course he would not miss meeting his forsaked Brother for the forst time." Trax told him before taking to the sky. ((Bring out the reunion)) "Apparently its the Shadow Element, they should be arriving later tonight, it is a young colt. No doubt he'll be like Rogue, he was the first of us to be in the old Order, he was a cool young colt." Arial said trying not to dwell on the missed past.

((Wind)) "My Nephew died the day you did what you did." Trax replied darkly, "Kane thinks you deserve a second chance.... I think a dagger to your throat is what your really deserve, fitting for a traitor." Arial nodded then grabbed her hoof with a smile of happiness, "Ventus informed me yesterday, one of the Dragons sent out six months ago will be returning, with one of the Chosen Elemental Unicorns!" She couldnt control herself from hugging Snow tightly, since the occurrence half a year ago Arial had been devoted to restoring the order to its former glory.

"Who said I'd keep you waiting." Trax began walking out from a tree, his limp due to his mechanic leg which was cover by a sleeve, "Unfortunate to see you alive, I see you've gained some .... help...." He added harshly, his glare was firm and fierce. Arial frowned for a little, "I know the feeling.... but lets not dwell on the past, we have a future that needs our attention." She said feeling her belly with a slight smile. Meanwhile two Acolytes of the Fire Elemental began to spar.

((Lol gotcha im odd)) Arial cheered with glee, "Wonderful, we can discuss the details over tea, some of the Acolytes will be out on court practicing their elements. So far we have an Acolyte for each element, except Rogues, I guess shadow type magic isnt very common." She said leading them on towards the back porch balcony. The unicorn mare and Armored Stallion hoof bumped, happy they were getting a Master for their element.

((Aww I was gonna have Trax deliver himself)) Arial smiled happily, "I have considered my offer? About moving in here, you will be well taken care of I assure you, the new Acolytes have been very loyal." She said mentioning to the several Unicorns around them dressed in fitted robes, others were fitted in armor representing the element they chose to study. "So far only our Air Acolytes have been getting better, we could use The Ice Master for our Ice Acolytes." As she spoke a unicorn mare dressed in Snows Elemental colors looked up with hopeful eyes, one of the Armored Acolytes even stood taller to show his worth.