Distant Worlds: Shards of Harmony

Chapter 10: Home Sweet Home part 4: Friends Reunited.

I made my way through the empty buildings after I escaped from Black Mist's arena, running as fast as I can to find my friends. I was still angry from what Black Mist used Luna's illusion to make it seem I betrayed my friends.

Soon enough I came across a pulsing red crystal. “Is this responsible for the distortion?” I wondered aloud, if it was then it had to be destroyed. “I fear that you may be correct.” A voice said in a polite tone, foot steps echoed from the passage I came down. Soon enough a grey human like figure entered the room, “I'm sorry to startle you, miss.” He said, “But I take it you found what was causing the Barian world to force it's way into yours. I have no doubt this was Vectors doing.” He stated simply, “From what I understand your Durbe, right?” I asked, Durbe nodded in confirmation. “Are you involved in this?”

Durbe shook his head, “No, Vector has took it upon himself to do this, I sent Misael to keep an eye on him as Vector...” He drifted off, “Has a habit of manipulating others.” I finished and again Durbe nodded.

“On behalf of my associates I apologise, I have just heard from Misael what Vector and Black Mist did to your friends.” Durbe bowed, “What about this crystal?” I asked pointing behind me. Durbe frowned, “What you do to it doesn't concern me, but if you destroy it it will return the infected parts of the world to normal but I doubt you could destroy it on your own.”

Durbe was about to leave but stopped, “I must ask, have you seen a person named Nasch around here?” I shook my head, “No sorry I haven't...I hope you find him soon.” I said simply, and with that Durbe left.

“Shame about the company he keeps, Durbe strikes me as a decent guy.” I muttered to myself. Turning back to the crystal, “How am I going to deal with this?” I began making gestures...

“An unyielding passion blazes forward, emerge from the flames and be reborn! My very soul! Phoenix Gearfried!” I chanted and extended my hand forward.

A small flame shot out of my hand and fell towards the ground, in a pillar of intense flames, emerged a knight covered in red, white and gold armour with flames emitting from his sword and pauldrons.

With another gesture my own sword appeared in my hand. I noted it's appearance as a silver and blue estoc, “Great Magic Weapon!” I cried and my sword began emitting a strong blue flame like aura.

“Gearfried, attack and destroy the crystal!” I ordered and we both launched ourselves at it, striking simultaneously an creating a shock wave of magic and flames, knocking us both back with sheer force of the blow.

“Fuck!” I cursed, even with Gearfried we're not strong enough to break the damn thing.

“Need a hand, Passion?” Solaire asked as he entered with Jason and Anth in tow, “Solaire? Jason, and...Anth! Oh thank your all alright.” I cried in relief, Jason sent Solaire a confused look. “Solaire? Why is she calling you that Shane, and better yet how do you know us?” I almost forgot about that detail, “How come you weren't attacked by Mark?” Anth asked us both.

I remained silent for a moment, “The Mark that attacked you was an imposter...” I explained solemnly, “I destroyed him personally.” Jason looked shocked, “Then Mark is still missing, I thought you told us you found him Shane.” Solaire shook his head, “She's right there.”

“...” I said nothing to correct Solaire, “Look I'll explain later we need to destroy this crystal.” I stated simply. Solaire nodded, “C'mon.” Drawing his sword, it began emitting lightning, “Sunlight Blade!” He cried. I raised a brow and chuckled, “Dark Moon Blade!” I cried and my own sword began emitting a strong blue flame like aura.

“Are you going to help?” Solaire asked Jason and Anth.

“Show your supremacy, Master of Dragons Knight! Become fire incarnate, Sacred Phoenix of Nemphys!” They both cried as they summoned their own monsters to attack the crystal.

In blaze of fury the crystal began showing the strains of our attack, cracking after we launched blow after blow. “Dammit it's still not enough...” Solaire cursed.

“Daedalus! Black Rose Dragon! Attack the crystal!” A flower like dragon and leviathan joined in the assault, cracking the crystal further until it shattered into dust, exploding as it did so knocking us  all back.

“Great Magic Shield!” I roared erecting a large magical barrier to protect us from the blast. The room around us began twist and turn, changing and distorting as it returned to its original form.

I fell to my knees exhausted from the strain of erecting a barrier that large. “Silent Passion are you okay?” I looked at the source of the voice, finding Luna, Jodie and Paul with her. “Oh thank goodness.” I sighed in relief, “Solaire help me up please.” Solaire lifted me up and helped me walk.

“Mark what happened to you?” Jason asked causing Jodie and Paul to look in my direction. “It's a long story, I think its better to explain when we get home. Luna could you come up with something please, I'm too exhausted to use any magic.” Luna nodded smiling and began making gestures, slamming her hand to the ground a spell circle shot out and surrounded the group and with a snap of her fingers we found ourselves back at the apartment.

“H-hey give us warning next time you all appear like that!” Frostlit Shard scolded playfully, Macintosh took a look at me, “Ah'll take care of Passion from here.” Solaire handed me over to Macintosh who picked me up bridal style, I blushed slightly of embarrassment.

“Okay can someone explain what's going on here?” Anth asked, Solaire led them to the living room and explained to them what was going on. Macintosh on the other hand took me to our room, “Are ya okay?” Macintosh worried, I nodded. “I'm just tired, I overdid a spell back there.” I explained reassuring him. “How's my family.” I asked, “They're stayin' in the rooms down the hall. Ah reckon y’all spooked 'em a bit with that dragon o'yers.” He chuckled.

I kissed him on the cheek, “Thank you for after them, now if you don't mind I need to rest.” Macintosh smiled and kissed my forehead. He soon left me to rest.

“So that's the reason of behind what we've experienced.” Jodie inquired, confirming what they were all told. “But what about Mark?”

Luna took a moment, “I'm sorry, but that's my doing. The Mark that attacked you was an illusion cast by myself to hide the fact she went missing. My guess that those people got hold of it and used it against you.” She explained.

“And what about that magic she was using?” Anth asked, “She shortly became my student, the spells you saw I taught her. In my own opinion she has very little magic compared to other people I know but makes up for it in her ability to control it.”

“I understand that our worlds are fusing together, but how are we going to help?” Paul asked curiously. Luna sighed, “As you all have been exposed to these events, you have to come with us as what we are doing is best kept between us. I'm sure you've seen the news regarding the disappearances.” They all nodded, wincing at the memory of what happened to those unfortunate ponies. “So you'll all be coming with us to return with the news to my sister.” Luna said simply.

“How's Mark?” Jodie asked, looking at Macintosh. “She's jus tired. Ah reckon that usin' that level of magic took a lot out of her.” Macintosh explained, “Can I see how she's doing?” Jodie asked worryingly, Macintosh shook his head. “Ah'm sorry miss, but it'll be best if she rests.” Macintosh yawned, “Ah reckon, ah'll get some shut eye mah self. Goodnight.”

Macintosh made his way up to his room, Jason, Paul and Anth looked shocked as he entered the same room I was sleeping in.

“Mind explaining why they are sharing a room?” Jason asked, “We haven't got much space in this apartment.” Luna lied, “Come, I'll show you where you'll be staying from now on.”

Morning came soon enough, and again I found myself cuddled up against Macintosh, who was sleeping as soundly as I was.

“Wake up!”

There was loud banging on the door, I growled a little, hugging Macintosh more tightly...

CRASH!!

The door was kicked open, with a loud kick. “Mark I told you to wake the fuck up!” Macintosh and I both shot up awake. I glared at our intruder, Jason who just looked at us both in complete bewilderment at the sight before him.

In front of him was myself and Macintosh in nothing but our respective nightwear, sharing a bed in quite an intimate position.

“What the fuck?” Jason choked.

Solaire was currently making a cup of coffee for himself and the others. Behind him Jason was running for his life as I was chasing him in nothing but a blue buttoned up nightshirt and matching panties threatening to tear his balls off magically.

Everyone watched in amusement as Jason was dragged back into the bedroom screaming, I muttered something about teaching him why it wasn't a good idea to invade couples privacy. A few moments later Jason walked out of our bedroom with a black eye given to him by Macintosh.

Solaire just chuckled at Jason's misfortune. “You alright?” He asked Jason, “Oh I'm fine, just fine.” Jason said quickly. “That isn't the first time that's happened.” Luna commented amused, “My dear nephew found that out the hard way.” She chuckled at the memory.

Soon afterwards Macintosh and I emerged from our room. Macintosh was a little more decent but I decided against getting dressed until I had my coffee, out of habit. Every one looked at us both, “What?” I asked confused.

“Erm...why are you so comfortable around him dress as you are?” Anth spoke up confused, given my usual habit of speaking with out thinking, “Why would I be uncomfortable? He's seen it all before anyway.” I said nonchalantly, the room was silent, “I've done it again haven't I” Macintosh nodded, “Eyup.”

“Oh god dammit!” I cursed. Soon enough both Solaire's and my family entered the room, Mom and Dad freaked out when they saw me as I was currently.

I finished my coffee and went to get dressed. Dad glared at Macintosh, “And just what did you do my son?” Macintosh glared back as he got up to follow me. “No harm in sleepin' with yer daughter now is there?” He said simply as he walked past Dad with a smirk.

“...”

“I suppose I should tell you Mark has taken to her new identity more quickly than I expected.” Luna stated simply, “Though the next week will be interesting for them both.” She chuckled. “Why?” Solaire asked, “One word...Heat.” She began laughing.

Solaire gave a raised brow, “Hasn't she been through that already?” Luna shook her head, “That was induced by that spiked food and drink remember. This time round she'll feel it twice as worse.” Solaire began laughing as hard as Luna. “So I take it she'll be unable to act of that next week?” Luna nodded.

“We'll all be heading back to Equestria to report to my sister tomorrow, just don't be surprised when we get there you lot.” Luna chuckled.