Chaos and Elements

Viva Las Pegasus

"So, what yer sayin' here is that when you get all seven o' them Emeralds, you can go all glowy and get a bunch o' super powers?" Applejack asked, after Sonic had explained the Chaos Emeralds to them.

"And you used that power to take down two gods, an out of control experiment, an insane robot, and a time devourer?" Twilight clarified.

"'Chaos is power, enriched by the heart,' a friend of mine once said. And it's the truth." Sonic replied. "Chaos energy is powerful, but it's insanely dangerous, as well. If a non-adept like one of you tried to use the Emeralds and go super, the sheer force of the energy'd probably rip you apart. After ten years of using them, I still have to get used to the feeling."

"You said you first gathered all seven Emeralds when you were.... 11?" Twilight asked.

"Ten.  I was surprised when it happened, but at least that time I can say that old Egghead was too. The second time, he was much more prepared. I wouldn't be here right now if Tails hadn't convinced Knuckles to lend me some of the Master Emerald's power."

"What happened? If you don't mind me asking, that is..." Fluttershy was... odd. But in a good way.

"I had drained myself fighting a robot that I later found out was built for that purpose. And since it was only my second time fighting with them, I hadn't learned to regulate my power yet, so by the time I was chasing Eggman I was already 'flickering,' something Shadow and I came up with to describe almost reverting to normal."

"Why do you call it that?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"Because when I get low on power, I 'flicker' between gold and blue, like a flame in the wind, you know? It's there, then it's not. Anyway, I relayed the information to Tails by radio, and he convinced Knuckles to use the Master Emerald to help me."

"And what did that do, darling?" Rarity inquired.

"It made me a god in hedgehog form. I flashed between the seven colors of the emeralds, my eyes turned pure white, and according to Tails, I was radiating power. I barely recall it, because I passed out soon after returning to normal, but I can remember using abilities I wouldn't even hear of again until I met Shadow. Chaos Spear, Chaos Control, Chaos Snap, Chaos Burst.... I broke the speed of light, even, according to Tails. Made a patchwork rainbow behind me."

"But, that's a Sonic Rainboom!!" Rainbow cried.

"Nuh uh, Dash. You create rainbows by magic. I made mine by bending the entire light spectrum."

"Wait, Sonic." Twilight interjected, "You said Eggman stole the Master Emerald. How did Knuckles-"

"As an Emerald Guardian, Knuckles has integral relationship with the Master Emerald, transcending time and space. He could communicate with it even if he was here, with me."

"Ya know, sugarcube, the way you talk, it sounds like the Emeralds are connected more'n yer lettin' on. Ya think you could use that Emerald to find the others?"

"I'm hoping. Hold on, I'll be right back." He said, getting up and walking to the door. The others followed him ,expecting to see one of the powers of the emerald, but instead, he just stood there with his eyes closed, holding it.

"Umm... Sonic? You okay?"

"Yes, now hold on, I'm trying to concentrate." It wasn't long before they heard him saying some sort of incantation:

The servers are the seven Chaos

Chaos is power, enriched by the heart

the controller is the one who unifies the Chaos

Emerald, guide me to your others!

Show me the way!!!!

Sonic looked at the Emerald expectantly, but nothing happened.

"Well that didn't work." As Sonic turned to the others, he thought he saw Twilight twitch at his phrase, but she remained silent. "I was hoping it'd lead me to at least one, but no dice."

"Twilight! I got a letter from the princess!" Spike called, running out to meet them. "She says to meet her in Las Pegasus as soon as possible!"

"Wait, she's not in Canterlot?"

"No, she's staying at the Alicorn Palace, for now."

"Sounds like your princess is in another castle." Sonic snarked.

Everyone looked at him like he was insane. "What?"

"Anyway, she says she followed some sort of energy burst from Las Pegasus. Says it was so powerful that both she and Luna felt it from Canterlot!"

"Sonic, this could be one of your emeralds!" Twilight exclaimed.

"I was just thinking that." Sonic said.

"So, wait, we're going to Las Pegasus? WHOO HOO!!!!!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed.

"Ooooh it's gonna be so so fun!!!!" Pinkie screamed. It was the first time she'd said anything since they got back.

"Wait, what's so special about Las Pegasus?" Sonic asked.

"You don't know, darling? It's only the most popular city this side of Equestria!" Rarity responded "Hotels, magic shows, it's all very glamorous."

"Plus, the Wonderbolts are performing there this weekend!" Dash said.

"And there's an super-cool new thing where you roll in a ball down a slope and get money for doing good!!!!" Pinkie screeched

"An' some o' mah best clients are there!" Applejack said.

"Well, I guess we should get some sleep, huh? Looks like we got a full couple of days ahead of us." Sonic said.

"I- I agree with Sonic, girls. We don't wanna be tired. Unless of course you do wan to be tired and that's okay because-"

"It's fine, Fluttershy. I think we should get some sleep as well." Twilight said. "Meet here an hour after dawn?" Everyone mumbled in agreement. "Okay, sounds great!"

The next day, Friendship Express, Approx. 11:30 Mobius Time

"Oooooooohhhhh...." Sonic groaned. He hadn't slept good the previous night, mainly because Twilight's spare bed was.... Stiff, at best. At worst, it felt like he was sleeping on three planks of plywood. Which wasn't that far off. To top it off, he'd been sitting on a train for the past four and a half hours, to go a distance it would have taken him five minutes to run. Ten, if he paced himself.

"Sonic, you okay?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"Yeah, just a little stiff." He replied, stretching, "Not used to sitting this long."

"I can relate." She replied, before turning around to answer a question Pinkie had asked her.

An hour later,  they had finally reached their destination: A hot air balloon field that would take them to the pegasus city. Twilight had cast a spell on them so they could walk on the clouds, and on top of that Sonic had the small chip Tails had invented for him that could condense clouds so he could bounce off of them. Moments later, he was treated to the sight of a very beautiful- and bright- city.  Neon lights were everywhere, advertising shows, hotels, and.... casinos?

'Casinos? In a kid's show? They're teaching kids to gamble???!!!!! Oh, wait...' Sonic thought.

"So, what do you think?" Twilight asked.

"It reminds me of several places back on Mobius, but mostly the Casino Park in Metropolis." Sonic said. As they got out of the balloon and started walking, Pinkie started jumping around.

"Oooooh this place is so awesome!!!!!! I wanna sing!!!! Please, Sonic? Pleasepleaseplease?"

Sonic heard some cheerful tune begin, seemingly out of nowhere, but shrugged and said: "Sure. ONE song."

"Yay!!!! but you gotta sing with me!!!!!" She said, dragging him along.

"Wh-what do I sing about?"

"Whatever you want, silly!!" Sonic thought, and reached into the DJ skills he had picked up between the Black Arms and Dark Gaia, and began:

Run At The Speed Of Sound

Got Both Feet Off The Ground

I'm Gonna Show You How

Sonic Breaks It Down!

Tell Me, Tell Me

How I Can Make It Through !

Tell me how to make it through! Pinkie sang, providing backup.

Show Me What I Have To Do!

Come On, Come On,

Get Up, Get Up,

It's Time To Have Some Fun

Time to have some fun! Pinkie backed.

Wake up, Wake up!

Get up, Get up!

The Game Has Just Begun!!! Sonic let Pinkie have the next verse:

We're Gonna Make Our Way

Through The Troubles That We Face

Gonna Make It Through This Place

If We Give It One More Try

It's Time To Touch The Sky Sonic reprised his role as the lead singer and continued:

It's Time To Touch The Sky

It's Time To Blow Your Mind

With a Techno Hedgehog Spin

Gonna Make This Beat Rewind!

Tell Me, Tell Me

That We Will Make It Through!

Tell me that we'll make it through! Pinkie sang

Gonna Show You All That I Can Do!

Come On, Come On

Get Up, Get Up

It's Time To Have Some Fun!

Time To Have Some Fun!! Pinkie supplied.

Wake Up, Wake Up!

Get, Up Get Up!

The Game Has Just Begun! Sonic let Pinkie finish off the song:

Nothing In Our Way

Is Gonna Pull Us Down Today!!!

We're Gonna Make It To The Top!!!

Super Sonic Speed We Just Can't Stop!!!!

Touch The Clouds As We Pass By!!!!

Summer Sun Is In The Sky!!

We Can Make It If We Try!!!

Spread Our Wings And Watch Us Fly!

It's Time Touch The Sky!!!!!

Woah Oh Oh Oh Oooh!!!!

Sonic panted, out of breath, and looked around. He noticed the music was coming from a nearby casino. 'Now that makes more sense.' Sonic thought.

"Yaay!!!! That was so much funn!!! Another one!!!" Pinkie yelled.

"Sorry, Pinkie, we need to get to Princess Celestia." Twilight said.

"Another time, Pinkie. I promise." Sonic said.

"Okay!!!!!" Pinkie said, and they followed the rest of the group towards the Alicorn Palace.