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Legendbringer Fanart: Defiance

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Lightning Dawn has had a great deal of time to think about his life, his chosen paths and how his past shaped up so strangely.
At last he discovers that he, like many others, has been nothing more than an unknowing pawn in Grand Ruler Celesto's power fantasy, an instrument of his spite and hunger for control.
No more.
As Grand Ruler prepares to wipe all life from Equestria as he did to Unicornicopia when it suited him, Lightning Dawn confronts his old mentor and shows him how far he's come.
Now, with new knowledge, understanding, adaption to change and true friends beside him, Lightning Dawn, wearing a symbolic Cutie Mark, leaps into battle against his raging overseer, determined to avenge all those harmed by Grand Ruler's megalomania and to end Celesto's crusade of hatred upon the innocent ponies of Equestria.

Around him, others observe elsewhere on the battlefield. While they're ready for action and each have a bone to pick with Grand Ruler, Lighting insists, reluctantly, that this is something he must at least try to do alone. His defiance must be the last show of Grand Ruler's total loss of power.

(Top-Row: Left to Right)
Rainbow Dash never thought once that she'd ever cheer Lightning Dawn on.
But ponies can surprise you.
And Lightning has indeed learnt from her.

Celestia sees the last piece fall into place. Now Grand Ruler is truly alone and at his most vulnerable. Her husband has deceived her since the beginning, now it's her turn.
She is truly her father's daughter.

Krysta, adapting to her new Flutterpony form, watches with awe as Lightning Dawn becomes something she can truly admire, free, wise and always among friends.

Titan emerges, unmasked, revealing himself to be the father of Celestia and Luna.
His notorious scars no longer not so much marks of evil as badges of triumph.
A king of old, returned to his subjects and family.

(Bottom-Row: Left to Right)
Starla Shine, having freed herself from Conquest's grasp, has had a shaky reunion with Lightning Dawn, years of neglect and lack of consideration taking its toll in her vulnerable state.
But while she no longer wishes to be his wife, she is only too happy to be his friend, having a new sense of respect for what he's changed into.
Beside her, Dementia, the incarnation of her mother Galaxia Shine, stands beside her, comforting her daughter in her hour of uncertainty.

Belle Amie stands at the precipice of a new dawn, the Fall of Starfleet and the Rise of Harmony taking place before her.
Before long, the mysterious mare will at last play her part in this theatre of war.

Conquest loves a show and despite himself, is truly impressed by Lightning's resolve and betterment of himself.
Showing his enthusiasm, he sits down with a box of popcorn and a comically-oversized glove and cheers on the rebellious champion.
Though he has promised himself that Grand Ruler will his to slaughter and his alone.

On the peak of war, the Equestrian Defence Forces are joined by an unexpected ally, Tempest Shadow, who demolishes Celesto's Extermination Fleet with minimal effort, proving herself a formidable opponent and peerless warrior.

The Board Is Set. Now The Pieces Make Their Move.

I based Lightning Dawn's new casual outfit on SenorCornholio Request: Starfleet Redone (Not MLU).
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lilnitenurse's avatar
Do you do requests, unlike Dark Conquest? If so, can you please draw the scene where Dark Conquest kicks Celesto's head over the goalposts?