Title:           Eternity Sword in Equestria (temporary title) - Chapter 1
Author:          Fates_End
Pastebin link:   http://pastebin.com/adRQFH4E
First Edit:      Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 10:53:05 PM CDT
Last Edit:       Last edit on: Tuesday 3rd of January 2017 11:09:42 PM CDT

Original posts:
http://desuarchive.org/mlp/thread/28798255/#28812467
http://desuarchive.org/mlp/thread/28798255/#28812529
http://desuarchive.org/mlp/thread/28798255/#28812571
 
>Day sand in Equestria
>Well, not actually Equestria.
>More the badlands [i]south[/i] of Equestria
>Thus the sand.
>You're buried in it.
>Have been buried in it for a very, very, very long time.
>Long enough that you can't really remember anything except for exactly what the sand has looked like the past few times the wind or some jackass has disturbed it.
>...
>...
>...
>Hell, you're having trouble remembering what Equestria actually [i]is[/i], other than a place to the north.
>Needless to say, you're really fucking sick of sand.
>Also, you're really, really, really hungry.
>For... something.
>Certainly not food, since if you needed that, you'd be dead centuries ago.
>...
>...
>...
>Wait, have you been down here for centuries?
>Well, it feels like it must be, but there's no real way for you to tell this far down.
>Maybe you've just been down here for a few weeks and just really forgetful.
>Maybe you're crazy and you've been down here for an hour.
>That's a depressing thought.
>Hell, maybe you're so crazy that you're not even in the badlands.
>...
>No, you think your imagination would have come up with something more interesting than this fucking sand.
>Man, you hate sand.
>Nothing to do but stare at it, though.
>...
>...
>..?
>What was that? Was that the sand shifting ever so slightly?
>Did something move?
>You think it's coming from above you, but kind of far away.
>As far as you can tell what "above" is, anyway.
>There's definitely something moving. Something alive. Something big.
>And you think it's getting closer.
 
>For the first time in quite a while, you can sense that whatever it is, it's smarter than a scorpion.
>And, for some reason, you seem... drawn to it.
>Maybe it's somebody who can help you!
>You try to call out for help, but instead, you say something else, as if on instinct. Words that feel familiar to you, but you can't recall from where.
What is your wish?
>The presence above you freezes, and you can feel a whirlwind of emotions from it.
>Surprise. Fear.
>A startling amount of anger.
>And pain.
>Oh, were you too loud? You'll try to be quieter.
>"Who's there?"
>A female voice.
>Sorry, ma'am, but you don't know the answer to that either.
What is your wish?
>For some reason, you feel like that question is very important.
>And so will be her answer.
>"Who are you? Why should I tell you?"
>Betrayal. Sadness.
>A kingdom, lost. A queen, betrayed. A people, warped.
What is your wish? Vengeance upon a traitor? To undo what has been done to your subjects? Or to regain the throne you have lost?
>You see a prospering land, with a joyous people who know not of hunger. You see them, untwisted by foreign magics, giving thanks to their queen.
>If you could, you'd be smiling. That, you know deep down, was a perfect answer.
That is a wish I can grant, if you would help me in return.
 
>Mistrust. Fear. She knows you've seen inside your heart.
>"And why should I? I am the Queen of all changelings! I don't need the help of some echoy voice in the desert to get my revenge!"
>Lies. She is weak and allyless.
Even if you had subjects who weren't affected by what changed the rest of them, you know they'd be locked up by much tighter security than anything you could get past as you are now.
>Annoyance. She knows you're right, but she's too proud to admit it.
>"...Fine. What do I have to do?"
Well, I'd appreciate it if you'd dig me up. I've been buried here for ages, and I'd really appreciate some fresh air.
>You feel her steps getting closer.
>The sand around you shifts as she digs with her magic.
>Finally, moonlight shines down on you for the first time you can remember.
>Your eye curves up in joy as she pulls you out, wrapped in a green aura.
Now, call forth my name, and seal our contract!
>Wait. Why would she know your name when not even you do?
>She screws up her eyes for a moment, deep in thought, before whispering.
>"Nocturne..."
>Nocturne?
>Nocturne...
>That's right!
>You're Nocturne, a [spoiler]5th rank Eternity Sword![/spoiler]
 
[spoiler]Can't say it's all that much, but hey, better than the nada that's been posted lately, right? Besides, I have a few ideas for this, and continuing this might help me get back into the habit of writing. Also, yay for crossovers with obscure Japanese games![/spoiler]