For a Thousand Years 2: The Rising Night (CableZ) [Dead]

[Xelliea]

Cronos raised an eyebrow at Quip's behaviour, then turned to his left shoulder. I like this one, he's got an interesting atmosphere about him. He turned back to the other three ponies in the room Hold on, I didn't introduce you to Herald, did I? For a moment, a ghostly outline of a pony appeared to the left of the throne, but disappeared almost instantly, as if it wasn't there at all. He says hello. Oh, I'm sure you'll become the best of friends. Herald tells me your name's Quip, correct? Odd... he doesn't know who you are. He concentrated his gaze on Aurora for a moment, before turning back to all three of them in general. If you don't want to talk, then I shan't force you. We all have secrets, after all. Very well, if you wish to return back to your time, I'm happy to allow you to work with my son toward that end.

A loud noise echoed through the throne room as the main doors burst open, Noctis stood on the other side, looking up at his father with a look of anger. Speak of the devil. Ash moved forward with a growl, but stopped when Cronos raised a hoof toward him. Noctis pushed past the shadow to stand with the future ponies, Codii following him, she gave Aurora and Quip a look as if to say "I told you so". Father, what is the meaning of this? You kidnapped my guests! Cronos chuckled a little, rolling his eyes. Guests that you should have notified me about, after all. I purely wanted to meet them. You may take them back if you wish, Noctis. The black-coated Alicorn calmed a little, but was still visibly irritated. I suppose you giving us any aid in returning them to their own time is out of the question?

I have a large country to run and limited resources, I can't give you toys every playtime. I'm sure you can complete this little project on your own. Speaking of projects, how about showing your amicable new friends your little forest castle in the morning? They might be able to find you a guardian spirit, so you don't keep pestering me about it. Show them out, would you Ash? Noctis groaned, pushing Ash aside once more. I can show myself out, thank you. He turned to go. Aurora began to follow him, while Codii remained where she was, staring intently to Cronos's left, trying to focus on the ghostly outline that she couldn't. Cronos, is it? Perhaps we could talk for a little while. We each have knowledge the other one wants, right? How about a trade?

Cronos tilted his head a little, but smirked quickly after. Why, of course. What is it you would like to know?

[CableZ]

Quip was surprisingly unresponsive as Codii and that big Alicorn who's name Quip had forgotten burst into the room, really Quip had little caring for the quibbles of high class society. Especially ones that involved offspring, because there was no way he would have ever guessed these two were father and son, they spoke so unnaturally to each other, it was cold and frankly Quip knew it all too well. As such when they did burst into the room, he simply turned to look at them, as if he had been expecting something of this sort of nature.

"Well you seem to be busy with your dealings of intelligence and boredom, I'm going to see if there's an ice cream stand in the city anywhere" Quip sighed walked out of the large throne room, away from the drama and politics he liked to pretend didn't exist.

[Xelliea]

Aurora was almost as bored with all the family politics going on, and cared very little about it. In all honesty, right now she just wanted to have a lie down, maybe a bit of a sleep. She passed Quip as the two left the throne room. I'll see you a bit later. She hoped Quip wouldn't get annoyed that she didn't go with him, but, thinking again, she decided that was only something stuck-up ponies like Codii and Noctis would get annoyed about. And so, following the prince for a while back to the Nascent wing, she walked through the still open door into the room where she would be staying. She was notably fatigued, through she couldn't put a hoof on why. Then again, time travel and teleportation probably took it out of a pony who wasn't used to them, Codii probably teleportated often, being a Unicorn, and Quip seemed like he was only worn out when he wanted to be. Yawning, she wandered over to one of the beds, and, lying under the covers, she fell fast asleep.

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What is your 'Herald'? I understand the rulers of ancient Equestria were named Heralds, something to do with religion or such. Cronos gave a small chuckle, and when Codii referenced 'Herald', that ghostly figure would phase in and out for a blink-length. He's a friend of mine, indeed he held that position a long time ago, while he still lived physically. Up until now, only Noctis, Ash and I could glimpse him, but now he tells me you can as well. Odd, perhaps this is linked to your time travel. Speaking of that, time for a question of mine: what becomes of myself and my kingdom? He took a sip of the tea that had been brought for the two of them, holding the cup with a small sliver of magic. I can't say I know much about your future, I read few history books. However, I can guess, like most of your line, you're usurped, though perhaps after a good reign, perhaps not.

As Codii drank some of her tea, Cronos looked deep in thought. Hmm... you don't say. Codii tilted her head at this comment, unsure as to what to say, she hoped she hadn't just said something she'd regret. What's that? Hold on, you know about that? We'll talk later, miss, I have something I need to attend to first.