8 Realms of Magic (MLP)

Episode 1: Where Destiny Lies|Ch 6

Lune Star bustled through the midnight shimmer of Illuma. She felt freer under the moon, with roads thinned of creatures walking the streets.

However, Star had to be mindful of guards who all were trained by her mother. But that was foal's play. If it took the keen eye of the mightiest Valkyrie to catch her, what could a normal Sollothean guard hope to accomplish? Especially with the use of her rune-inscribed choker that cloaked her presence.

"I got to ask," Ratty whispered from atop Star's back. "That invisibility trick is pretty useful. Why don't you ever use it?"

"What good is invisibility in a packed crowd?" Star said. "I'd be bumping into so many folks I'd cause a scene. Plus, my magic would stand out like a giant fire."

Star reached into an open space within an edge of Illuma. A giant wall stood proudly before her, wrapping around Illuma as its impenetrable fortress.

Star knew it possessed runes to fortify its sturdiness against any foes who dared to crush it. But destruction was not in Star's plan.

And standing idly near the wall were Yuki and Yori. They wore a purse and a checker, no doubt enchanted with runes. After all, they developed the chokers together from a friendly project they shared.

"Thank goodness you two are here," Star said when she deactivated her choker before them. "I was getting worried Ratty gave you the wrong spot."

The twins yelped at Star's sudden appearance. Yori then laughed with a snort. "That's a good one. That really gave me a scare."

Yuki clutched her pectoral and glared at Star. "Honestly, did you bring us out here simply to frighten us? I don't care about your ploys, but I expect to never become one of your victims."

Star apologized with a hug upon each of them. "No way. Tonight is more important than that. I promise I'll buy you anything you like at the cafe after this."

"And I expect so throughout the entire week," Yuki added.

"I know, I know."

"So, what devious plan do you have to get out of town?" Yori asked. Her eyes dazzled with curiosity.

"Yori and I could walk through the city gates with no problem," Yuki said. "However, with Star, I doubt the guards would grant her the same freedom."

"Which is why we're not going through the entrance," Star said.

Star knew the gates of Illuma to repel entrance to all those with ill intentions. A feat developed with the usage of runes.

Unfortunately for the guards, Star was familiar with those runes.

She knew them to switch between a series of seven sets of rune inscriptions weekly. And since Star had spent her entire life in Illuma, she knew exactly which of the seven they would use.

Star harnessed her magic to coat her and Ratty's body. They became cloaked in darkness that flowed like black flames.

"Wow, Star," Yori said, skipping about to observe them. "This one looks terrifying."

"That spell is shadow permeation, right?" Yuki asked.

"That's right," Star confirmed. "I've fiddled around with it so much that I also learned how to share it with others."

Yuki gave a painful glance. "You're gonna slather that stuff on us, aren't you?"

"Ooh, ooh!" Yori spoke, raising a hoof excitedly. "Me first, me first!"

A portion of Star's dark flame shot upon Yori, glazing her body in darkness. She skipped about excitedly as if it was a new dress.

Yuki on the other hand, flinched when her turn arrived. Star did not provide her a chance to ready herself.